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Mosaic in Motion: Building Innovative Campus Communities
November 6 – 8 | San José State University
Join us for a transformative three-day regional conference themed Mosaic in Motion: Building Innovative Campus Communities. This theme celebrates the dynamic, interconnected efforts of students, educators, staff, and community partners working together to shape inclusive, creative, and resilient campus environments.
Just like a mosaic, each person and program will bring a distinct piece to the bigger picture. When these pieces are in motion collaborating, innovating, and adapting, they form vibrant and forward-thinking campus communities where everyone can thrive.
This conference will offer inspiring keynote speakers, skill-building sessions, networking opportunities, and a special emerging professional track designed to spark new ideas and strengthen existing efforts across campuses.
Registration
Registration is now closed.
Regular (Through October 8)
- Professional Member: $345
- Professional Non-member: $375
- Student Member: $260
- Student Non-member: $260
- Retiree: $345
Late (After October 8)
- Professional Member: $375
- Professional Non-member: $400
- Student Member: $260
- Student Non-member: $260
- Retiree: $375
One-Day Registration
- Regular One-Day Registration (Member, Non-member, Student, or Retiree): $165
Schedule
Thursday, November 6
- 12:00–1:00 p.m. – Pre-Conference Walking Tour
- 1:00–2:00 p.m. – Pre-Conference Walking Tour
- 2:00–5:00 p.m. – Registration/Check-In
- 3:00–4:00 p.m. – Guided Student Union Tour
- 4:00–5:00 p.m. – Networking Mixer
- 5:00–5:30 p.m. – All-Conference Session: Welcome and Announcements
- 5:45–6:30 p.m. – The Living Mosaic All-Conference
- 6:45–8:00 p.m. – Opening Keynote and Dinner
Friday, november 7
- 8:30–9:00 a.m. – Meditation
- 9:30–10:30 a.m. – Education Block #1
- 10:45–11:45 a.m. – Education Block #2
- 12:00–1:00 p.m. – Lunch & Regional Business Meeting
- 1:15–2:15 p.m. – All-Conference Session: Student-Led Topic Panel
- 2:30–3:30 p.m. – Education Block #3
- 3:45–4:45 p.m. – Education Block #4
- 6:00–8:00 p.m. – Mosaic in Motion: Flavor in Community at San Pedro Square (Pay Your Own Way)
- 8:30–11:00 p.m. – Pieces in Play: Conference Game Night
Saturday, November 8
- 9:00–9:30 a.m. – Meditation
- 9:30–10:30 a.m. – Guided Student Union Tour
- 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Community Mosaic Brunch & Regional Awards
- 1:00–5:00 p.m. – Building Managers Institute
OPENING Keynote
Region I is excited to welcome Dr. Pierre Sherrill back to the ACUI stage as our 2025
keynote speaker during our Opening Dinner. My Story Through Fragments draws from Dr. Pierre Sherrill’s chapter Hello From the Otherside in the forthcoming book Shaking the Table: Survival and Healing Amongst Identity Center Practitioners. In this keynote, Dr. Pierre reflects on the journey from stepping into a dream role as an Executive Director to navigating the challenges that left him in pieces. Through resilience and healing, those fragments became the foundation for something stronger and more beautiful. This story invites campus members to see their own experiences as mosaics in motion, where struggle and renewal shape innovative communities.
Dr. A. Pierre Sherrill II, Educator | Coach | Advocate, considers himself an “agent of positive change.” With over fifteen years of experience working with college students and as a non-profit executive, Pierre’s passion to see people engage in their own path towards liberation has charted an exciting journey of constant learning, fun and fulfillment. Pierre is a proud two-time alumnus of California State University, Northridge. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree which focused on the cultures of two underrepresented communities (the Deaf & African American communities) and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership. He most recently obtained his Doctorate in Education from San Diego State University, where he studied the impact of race on Black men’s engagement with campus authority figures.
In 2023, Pierre founded EduLib Consulting; a service company that offers life and professional coaching, training and facilitation, as well as keynote speaking. EduLib Consulting combines Pierre’s love for education with his desire to see everyone personally liberated. For nearly a decade, he has served as an adjunct professor. He has facilitated equity-focused learning at his alma mater, California State University, Northridge, Fresno State, and the University of San Francisco.
He is graced to make critical conversations which surround social justice issues palatable for baseline understanding. He’s been called on as a clinician for conferences, workshops, and corporate trainings to discuss equity and inclusiveness in the workplace across America. Pierre aspires to simply make a difference in the environments he curates space in
Travel & Lodging
At this time, the block of rooms that were set aside at both The Hyatt Place San Jose Downtown Hotel, as well as the AC Hotel San Jose Downtown for ACUI Region I attendees are now full, and there are no additional rooms left at either hotel to increase the room blocks.
The Region I Conference Planning Team (CPT) has compiled a list of nearby hotels within a mile from the San José State University campus. We encourage everyone to research available options that meet your institutional needs.
There are some rooms available at Hotel Clariana. This is a boutique hotel with a limited number of rooms available.
Hotel Clariana
100 E. Santa Clara ST.
San Jose, CA 95129
King size room $ 169.00 plus 14% taxes
Double queens rooms $189.00 plus 14% taxes
To book:
Email hotelclariana@gmail.com or call 1-408-338-8765 and ask for Tina Phan.
Indicate this is for the ACUI Region I Conference.
Additional nearby hotels:
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
211 S 1st Street
San Jose, CA 95113
~0.4 miles from SJSU
The Westin San Jose
302 S Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113
~0.4 miles from SJSU
Signia by HIlton San Jose
170 S Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113
~0.5 miles from SJSU
San Jose Marriott
301 S Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113
~0.5 miles from SJSU
Sponsors
2025 Conference Planning Team
Timothy Banks
Host Campus Coordinator
San José State University
Pamela Lewis
2025 Conference Coordinator
University of California–Los Angeles
Alexis Graesser
San José State University
Kimberly Romero-Gomez
San José State University
Caroline Ma
San José State University
Leila Dela Cruz
San José State University
Marlena Truong
California State University–Monterey Bay
Hugo Rios
University of California-Santa Barbara
Arlene Contreras
University of California–Santa Barbara
Steven Wein
California State University–Northridge
Melonie King
California State University–Northridge
John Pangan
California State University-Northridge
Dennis-Ray Armijo
The University of New Mexico
Mary Romo
University of California–Los Angeles
Andy Hang
University of California-Berkeley
Kia Neri
University of California–San Diego
Victoria Moulterie
Central Office Liaison
ACUI
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