2009 REACHING OUT MBA LGBT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Event Info

Meet and interact with fellow MBA LGBT student leaders from across the country. Share ideas and best practices to raise LGBT visibility, outreach and awareness on campus, as well as to establish and grow LGBT MBA student organizations. Provide leadership for expanding ROMBA's programs.

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2009
Location: UCLA Anderson School of Management, Los Angeles, CA          
Cost: Free
Registration: Click Here to Register - Deadline April 4th!
Who Can Attend: Up to three members from each MBA LGBT organization

Event Schedule (Tentative)

date time description
Fri, Apr 10 9:00pm Social Event -
Drinks at the W in Westwood
Sat Apr 11 8:00am Registration and Breakfast (provided)
Courtyard of UCLA Anderson (PDF)
9:00am Panels / Discussions / Roundtables
Collins Center, UCLA Anderson
See below for panel and roundtable details.
12:30pm Lunch (provided)
Collins Center, UCLA Anderson
2:00pm Panels / Discussions / Roundtables
Collins Center, UCLA Anderson
See below for panel and roundtable details.
4:00pm ROMBA Strategy Session
Collins Center, UCLA Anderson
7:00pm Small Group Dinners
Various Locations in West Hollywood
9:30pm Reaching Out Cocktail Reception
West Hollywood, CA

Panel / Discussion / Roundtable Topics

Guided discussions (concurrent sessions)

1. Strength in numbers: Growing your membership

· Whether your LGBT group has one member or dozens, an engaged and growing set of members is vital

· Learn what students at other schools have done: enlisting allies, working with the administration and student government, creating a safe space for people to come out at b-school

2. Visibility matters: Planning events that make an impact on campus

· Case studies from several business schools about events they use to make their presence known

· Listen and share best practices for making your mark at school and engaging every MBA

Panel discussions, round one (concurrent sessions)

1. Getting in the Door: Engaging applicants and admissions

· The LGBT community continues to be underrepresented in business schools

· Strategize about how increase to the number of LGBT people in the applicant pool and market our schools as LGBT-friendly

· Help and encourage admissions officers to prioritize LGBT admissions and eliminate enrollment barriers

2. Leaving a legacy: Building a successful alumni network

· A strong, engaged alumni network is vital for the success of campus organizations, and for career development in school and after

· Leaders of successful alumni organizations will share their experiences

Panel discussions, round two (concurrent sessions)

1. Career development: Beyond the Reaching Out Conference

· Learn about building relationships with alumni, HR and LGBT employee groups at companies around the country

· Strategize ways that Reaching Out can extend career development activities year-round

2. Workplace issues: You’re in the door, now what?

· Equality in the workplace doesn’t stop at ENDA or partner benefits

· Learn what matters in earning promotions and gaining influence

· Balancing career with partners and family

Next Steps: Capstone Panel

Final panel for all participants will focus on strategy for the future of Reaching Out MBA organization and conference.

Travel Info

 

Airports

Los Angeles Airport (9 miles from the Westwood section of Los Angeles)
Burbank Airport (17 miles from the Westwood section of Los Angeles)
Long Beach Airport (25 miles from the Westwood section of Los Angeles

Transportation to Westwood

If you are coming from the airport, here are some options for you to consider:

  • Flyaway – $5 bus ride that takes you a few blocks away from the W and the UCLA campus
    1-866-IFLYLAX (ONLY AVAILABLE AT LAX)
  • Super Shuttle – convenient cost-saving option
    (310) 782-6600
  • Taxis – there are many cab stands at both airports. If you want to pre-book a cab, here are some numbers for you to call:
  • Yellow Cab - (310) 851-5022
  • Checker Cab - (310) 851-5022
  • United Cab - (323) 653-5050
  • Public Transportation – many options exist, but they will require a lot of transit time.

 

Accommodations

We are arranging discounted hotel accommodations for ROMBA Leadership Summit attendees. Check back in a few weeks for more information.


Contact Us

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