8:00 a.m.

Check-In and Registration/Coffee
Room:               Foyer, Crystal Salon A

9:00 a.m.

Certification Workshop
Presenter(s):       Dr. Gary Low and Dr. Drew Nelson, Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Room:               Crystal Salon A

7:30 a.m.

Check-In and Registration/Coffee
Room:               Foyer, Crystal Salon A

8:30 a.m.

Welcome (General Overview and President’s Address
Welcome from Dr. Elva Concha LeBlanc, President, Galveston College
Room:              Crystal Salon A

9:00 a.m.

General Session:  Emotional Intelligence and Constructive Thinking
Learn about the importance of constructive thinking processes in shaping EI
Presenter(s):        Dr. Darwin Nelson
Room:                  Crystal Salon A

10:00 a.m.

Coffee Break and Networking
Room:               Foyer, Crystal Salon A

10:15 a.m.

General Sessions
EI vs IE: Galveston College’s use of EI in their QEP, Achieving the Dream, and Institutional Effectiveness Initiatives
Presenter(s):        Dr. Deeanna Antosh
Room:                  Crystal Salon A

11:15 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Lillian Barron's How to Adapt to Changing Times and Keep Your Work Fresh and How to Build Positive Relationships--A Presentation of these Themes in the Books: Fish! Sticks by Stephen c. Lundin and Whale Done by Ken Blanchard
Presenter(s):        Debbie Smith
Room:                Crystal Salon A

Listening and Emotional Intelligence: Tools for a Healthy Relationship with Self and Others
Presenter(s):        Michael R. Elkins
Room:                Crystal Salon B

A Factor Analysis of Six Dimensions of Emotional Skills Assessment Process (ESAP) for College Students
Presenter(s):        William C. Bailey, Ph.D
Room:                  Crystal Salon C

12:15 p.m.

Coffee Break and Networking
Room:                  Foyer, Crystal Salon A

12:30 p.m.

Lunch and Networking
Room:                  Crystal Salon A, B, C

1:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Incorporation of Emotional Intelligence in English Classes at Galveston College
Presenter(s):        Dale M Taylor
Room:                  Crystal Salon A

Cross-cultural Perspectives for Advanced ESL Learners
Presenter(s):        Hui-wen, Tang and Mu-shang, Yin - Hsing-wu College
Room:                  Crystal Salon B

Enhancing Success through Expanding Emotional Intelligence Perspectives
Presenter(s):        Richard D. Hammett
Room:                  Crystal Salon C

2:30 p.m.

Coffee Break and Networking
Room:                  Foyer, Crystal Salon A

2:45 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

EI From Diverse Perspectives
Presenter(s):        Dr. Beatriz Espinoza,. Beverly Gammill, and GC Students
Room:                Crystal Salon A

 The Impact of an Emotional Intelligence Intervention Program on Freshmen at a South Texas Higher Education Institution
Presenter(s):        George Potter
Room:                  Crystal Salon B

Preservice, Student Teachers, and Veteran Teachers: Emotional Intelligence Profiles
Presenter(s):        Madeline Justice and Sue Espinoza
Room:                  Crystal Salon C 

8:00 a.m.

Check-In and Registration/Coffee
 Foyer, Crystal Saloon A

8:30 a.m.

EI Announces:  Wake-Up Call, Door Prizes
Presenter(s):        Deeanna Antosh, Ph.D.
Room:                  Crystal Salon A

9:00 a.m.

Panel Discussion:  Executive Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
Presenter(s):        Dr. Elva LeBlanc, President of Galveston College and
                               Dr. Juarez, President of Texas  A&M University-Kingsville
Room:                  Crystal Salon A, B, C

10:15 a.m.

Coffee Break and Networking
Room:                  Foyer, Crystal Salon A

10:30 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Exposure to Emotional Intelligence Assists Student Success
Presenter(s):        MaEsther Francis, Priselda Perez and Jameeka Grogan
Room:                  Crystal Salon A

Emotional Intelligence, Personal, and Professional Development: A Model Program at Wilkes University
Presenter(s):        William C. Bailey and Mathew Sowcik.
Room:                  Crystal Salon B
 

11:30 a.m.

EI & Educational Accountability
Presenter:            Dr. Gary Low
Room:                  Crystal Salon A, B, C

12:15 p.m.

Lunch and Networking
 Speaker:           Diana Carlton
Room:              Crystal Salon A, B, C

1:45 p.m.

Coffee Break and Networking
Room:                  Foyer, Crystal Salon A

2:00 p.m.

The Importance of Interacting with Others Using Emotional Intelligence
Presenter(s):        Bob Scott
Room:                  Crystal Salon A, B, C

Concluding Remarks