Conference Dates and Location

February 20–22, 2019

The 2019 Big10 Counseling Centers Conference will be held at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Program proposals are no longer being accepted.

Wednesday, February 20

12:00-5:00pm: Registration (Hotel Lobby, 1st Floor)

3:00-4:30 pm:  Roles Break Out Discussions. Expanded this year to include break-out sessions for ALL of the following roles: directors, clinical directors, training directors, outreach directors, interns, social workers, embedded counselors, group program coordinators, psychologists, psychiatrists, and alcohol and drug counselors. Come and spend time sharing ideas and support with colleagues who share similar roles.

Locations for the discussions:
• Directors, Scott Room, 2nd Floor
• Clinical Directors, Kilmer Room, 2nd Floor
• Training Directors, Bishop Room, 2nd Floor
• Outreach Directors, Janeway Room, 2nd Floor
• Trainees, Johnson Room, 2nd Floor
• Social Workers, Waksman Room, 2nd Floor
• Psychologists, Meyer Room, 2nd Floor
• Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Dickson Room, 2nd Floor
• Psychiatrists, Livingston Ballroom, 1st Floor, Side
• Embedded Counselors, Livingston Ballroom, 1st Floor, Side
• Group Program Coordinators, Livingston Ballroom, 1st Floor, Side

5:00-7:00pm: Welcome Reception (Livingston Ballroom, 1st Floor)

7:00pm: Dinner (On your own. Visit www.newbrunswick.com for area restaurants.)

Thursday, February 21

7:00-8:00am: Yoga (Bishop Room, 2nd Floor)

7:30-9:00am: Breakfast (Hallway Outside Livingston Ballroom, 1st Floor)

8:00-9:00am: Poster Presentations (Livingston Ballroom, 1st Floor)
Posters will be displayed until 4:00pm.

9:00-9:15am: Welcome (Livingston Ballroom, 1st Floor)

9:15-10:15am: Keynote (Livingston Ballroom, 1st Floor)

10:30am-11:45am: Workshop Session #1 (Breakout Rooms, 2nd Floor)

12:00-1:00pm: Lunch (Christopher’s Restaurant, 1st Floor)
Buffet provided by hotel at Christopher’s.

1:00-2:15pm: Workshop Session #2 (Breakout Rooms, 2nd Floor)

2:30-3:45pm: Workshop Session #3 (Breakout Rooms, 2nd Floor)

3:45-5:00pm: Bus Tour of Rutgers and CAPS (Hotel Lobby, 1st Floor)

5:00-6:00pm: Free Time

6:00-7:00pm: Cocktail Hour (Outside of Livingston Ballroom, 1st Floor)

7:00-10:00pm: Banquet (Livingston Ballroom, 1st Floor)

10:00pm: Dance Party (Livingston Ballroom, 1st Floor)

Friday, February 22

7:00-8:00am: Yoga (Bishop Room, 2nd Floor)

7:00-9:00am: Breakfast (Hallway Outside of Livingston Ballroom, 1st Floor)

9:00-10:15am: Special Topic Break-out Discussions. Topics include eating disorders, embedded counseling, LGBTQ issues, diversity and inclusion, alcohol and other drugs, students on the autism spectrum, suicide prevention, and self-care. (Livingston Ballroom, 1st Floor)

9:00-10:15am: Big10 Suicide Research Meeting (Location TBD)

10:30-11:30am: Keynote (Livingston Ballroom, 1st Floor)

11:30am-12:00pm: Closing/Hand Off to Northwestern (Livingston Ballroom, 1st Floor)

Lodging

Sessions for the 2019 Big10 Counseling Centers Conference will take place at The Heldrich hotel in New Brunswick, NJ. Find more information about the hotel at www.theheldrich.com.

Rutgers has saved a block of rooms at the Heldrich Hotel for the 2019 Big10 Counseling Centers Conference. Please click here to book your room for a discounted price of $159 per night. Rooms at the discounted rate are limited.

Transportation

NJ Transit and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) provide train, bus, and light rail services for travel to/from New York City, Philadelphia, and other locations in the surrounding New Brunswick area.

Information about restaurants and attractions in New Brunswick can be found at www.newbrunswick.com.

The Heldrich Hotel New Brunswick, NJ