2018 Kathryn Epps Faculty Wellness Conference
Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
The Faculty Women of Color Leadership and Advancement Program with generous support
from the Kathryn Epps Memorial Fund, the Epps Family, the Faculty Development and
Recognition Program, and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, will
hold the Kathryn Epps Faculty Wellness Retreat: Sustaining our Sisters (S.O.S.) on
May 8, 2018 from 8:30am to 5:00pm. The aims of the retreat are to: (1) introduce practices
shown to increase well-being, focus, and productivity; (2) provide a supportive environment
where faculty can share their challenges and successes in the academy; and (3) facilitate
networking and connection opportunities.
Event Location:
Roswell River Landing
245 Azalea Drive
Roswell GA 30075
Space is limited to the first 15 full-time faculty registrants. Registration deadline is 11:59am EDT on Friday, May 6, 2018. For questions, please email Roxanne Donovan at rdonova4@kennesaw.edu.
UPDATE: Thank you for your interest. The retreat is now full and no longer able to accept additional registrations.
Agenda
8:30 Breakfast and check-in
9:00 Introduction to retreat
9:15 Remembrance of Kathryn Epps
9:45 Intention setting
10:00 Movement (Yoga)*
10:45 Relaxation Practice (Breath)*
11:15 Sister Circle
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Movement (Dance)
1:30 Intentional Living (Meaning & Purpose)
2:30 Positive Emotions (Compassion & Gratitude)
3:15 Sister Circle
4:30 Q&A
*Noble silence
Attire: Comfortable workout/yoga clothes.
Things to bring:
Pen/pencil, hardback journal, and yoga mat. There will be a few extra mats for those who may need.
Additionally, you may bring a cushion, blanket, wrap, and/or Zafu. These things are not required but may help you be more comfortable during some of the activities (e.g., breath relaxation).
Technology:
To create an environment centered on openness, connection, and healing, we invite you to surrender your cellphones (they will be returned at the end of the retreat). If you choose to keep your cellphone, putting it in airplane mode will help maintain the introspective environment. Please do not bring any other technology to the retreat (e.g., laptops, iPads). Notetaking will be old-school via pen and paper.
