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September 19, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Higher educational professionals are increasingly asked to be nimble, flexible, and adaptable in their work. Join this interactive, reflective panel for tips, strategies, and maybe even a few laughs about learning not only to survive, but thrive in frequent change!
About the Presenters
- Now serving as the executive director for the Student Union, Inc. at San Jose State University, Jon Tucker has been a leader in college unions for two decades and working in student affairs for over 30 years. Overseeing a dynamic organization at SJSU including the Student Union, Event Services, the Spartan Recreation & Aquatic Center, and the Provident Credit Union Event Center on campus with 70 full-time staff and over 400 student employees, we strive to be the center of campus life. Change has been a constant in Jon’s career – both those planned and unplanned.
- Sean Yarolin is the marketing coordinator at the University of Vermont’s Dudley H. Davis Center and a member of the ACUI DEI Program Committee.
- Lina Balcom, Director of Student Life, University of Vermont
- Heather Pena, Assistant Dean of Students, University of Vermont
ACUI Core Competencies
- Planning
- Social Justice
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending this program, participants will be able to:
- Be more confident in decision making
- Build capacity for navigating uncertain situations
- Grow adaptability
Registration Details
- Individual at Premium or Full Tier Member Campus: Free
- Individual at Digital Tier Member Campus – $20
- Individual at Nonmember Campus – $50
Each person who wants access to event or resources following event should register individually. Members must be associated with the correct campus account to receive the $0 rate, where applicable; please contact acui@acui.org with questions or issues.

