Save the Date for Tools of the Trade 2025!
Location: Columbia College in Columbia, MO
August 7 - 8, 2025
Do you have five years or less of experience in the admissions world? If so, this workshop is for you! Tools of the Trade is designed to inform and inspire admission counselors who are getting started in the field. The workshop will include informative sessions, networking opportunities and a little fun, too.
After the first day of the workshop, mark your calendars for an evening of fun and connection at Midway Golf on Thursday, August 7th at 6:00 PM! Whether you're aiming for a hole-in-one or just along for the laughs, this event is a perfect way to relax and get to know new admission counselors. Enjoy mini golf, the driving range, go-carts, and great company.
Click here to register!
Program Schedule
August 7, 2025
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Check In
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM Welcome
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM Session 1
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Session 2
3:15 PM - 3:25 PM Break
3:25 PM - 4:10 PM Session 3
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM Session 4
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM Free time/travel
6:15 PM Social at Midway Golf Games
August 8, 2025
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast on your own or at hotel
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Check In
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM Ice breaker
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Session 5
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM Break
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Session 6
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch at Columbia College/ Roundtable Activity
12:35 PM - 1:15 PM Session 7
1:15 PM - 1:20 PM Break
1:20 PM - 2:00 PM Session 8
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM Break
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM Session 9
3:00 PM Closing
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