Welcome to the 2025 Faculty & Staff Conference
Leadership at the Epicenter: Sustaining Excellence Amid an Evolving Horizon.
Leadership transcends position. It lives in our choices, the people we influence, and the progress we help shape.
Sustaining excellence in complexity means leading with purpose, acting with integrity, and aligning our work with shared institutional goals.
This year, we are called to stretch beyond what’s familiar. To question with curiosity. To lead not just from where we stand, but toward where we’re going. Together, we shape the present and the future we’re building on our Journey to Eminence.
Featured Events
Each year, the University honors and recognizes faculty and staff members for their significant efforts in advancing our land-grant mission of teaching, research, and service. Acknowledgement of the awardees occurs during the celebratory luncheon.
The PVAMU community will gather at Wyatt Chapel Community Cemetery to honor the lives of those who suffered under slavery and to condemn its legacy in the United States. This solemn event serves as a powerful act of remembrance, ensuring the horrors of slavery remain in our collective memory to prevent their repetition.
Prairie View A&M University proudly welcomes the Class of 2029 during the Lighting & Pinning Ceremony, celebrating their induction and honoring the University’s powerful legacy. The community is invited to support and uplift these new Panthers as they begin their journey on “The Hill.”
Keynote Speaker
Kaye Monk-Morgan, Ed.D. | President and CEO
A third-generation Kansan, Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan is the president and CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC), an internationally recognized center of excellence for leadership development and civic engagement. She previously served as the inaugural chief impact officer. Her work fosters civic leadership for stronger, healthier, and more prosperous communities in Kansas and beyond.
Service and education have been hallmarks of Monk-Morgan’s personal and professional story for decades. Prior to her time at the KLC, Monk-Morgan dedicated her talents to higher education. Over 30 years, she served in roles ranging from residence hall director to Assistant Dean of Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and ultimately the Vice President for Strategic Engagement and Planning. Her areas of responsibility varied over the years and included community and economic development, strategic planning, assessment and accreditation, and coordination of WSU’s First-Generation student services. Her longest appointment was as director of the TRIO Upward Bound Math Science program.
An active community servant, Monk-Morgan has served on non-profit and corporate boards at the local, state, regional and national levels. She currently serves as a board member for: NXTUS, a non-profit that catalyzes startup ecosystems, The Kansas African American Museum; and Emprise Bank. She is a trustee for the Wichita Land Bank; and advisor to the Ulrich Museum at Wichita State University.
Her professional service record includes service as the board chair of tri-state, regional and national boards including Council for Opportunity in Education, a Washington-based, college access and success professional association and advocacy group. She is an advocate and faculty member for NASPA’s Center for First Generation Success, faculty for the Higher Learning Commission’s Advancing Strategy Institute, and a member of the International Leadership Association.
A proud first-generation college graduate, Kaye has earned a Bachelor of Chemistry/Business, a Master of Arts in Public Administration, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Her research interests center on women in leadership and first-generation student success. She presents internationally on both topics.
While all of this is important, what really counts to Kaye is that she is a teacher, student, mentor, mentee, daughter, sister, auntie, wife, and, most importantly, a mother. She is a life-long learner, aspiring yogi, wannabe long-distance runner and tried and true girlfriend. She lives in Wichita with her husband, Derek. They share two Wichita-based young adult sons, Payton and Cameron.
Keynote Speaker
Kaye Monk-Morgan, Ed.D. | President and CEO
A third-generation Kansan, Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan is the president and CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC), an internationally recognized center of excellence for leadership development and civic engagement. She previously served as the inaugural chief impact officer. Her work fosters civic leadership for stronger, healthier, and more prosperous communities in Kansas and beyond.
Service and education have been hallmarks of Monk-Morgan’s personal and professional story for decades. Prior to her time at the KLC, Monk-Morgan dedicated her talents to higher education. Over 30 years, she served in roles ranging from residence hall director to Assistant Dean of Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and ultimately the Vice President for Strategic Engagement and Planning. Her areas of responsibility varied over the years and included community and economic development, strategic planning, assessment and accreditation, and coordination of WSU’s First-Generation student services. Her longest appointment was as director of the TRIO Upward Bound Math Science program.
An active community servant, Monk-Morgan has served on non-profit and corporate boards at the local, state, regional and national levels. She currently serves as a board member for: NXTUS, a non-profit that catalyzes startup ecosystems, The Kansas African American Museum; and Emprise Bank. She is a trustee for the Wichita Land Bank; and advisor to the Ulrich Museum at Wichita State University.
Her professional service record includes service as the board chair of tri-state, regional and national boards including Council for Opportunity in Education, a Washington-based, college access and success professional association and advocacy group. She is an advocate and faculty member for NASPA’s Center for First Generation Success, faculty for the Higher Learning Commission’s Advancing Strategy Institute, and member of the International Leadership Association.
A proud first-generation college graduate, Kaye has an earned Bachelor of Chemistry/Business, a Master of Arts in Public Administration, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Her research interests center on women in leadership and first-generation student success. She presents internationally on both topics.
While all of this is important, what really counts to Kaye is that she is a teacher, student, mentor, mentee, daughter, sister, auntie, wife, and most importantly a mother. She is a life-long learner, aspiring yogi, wannabe long-distance runner and tried and true girlfriend. She lives in Wichita with her husband Derek. They share two Wichita-based young adult sons, Payton and Cameron.
Professional Headshots
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting your professional growth and development, we are pleased to offer a limited number of complimentary headshot sessions at the EPIC Portrait Lab. This is a unique opportunity to refresh your professional image with a high-quality portrait that captures not only your confidence and presence today, but also reflects the direction you’re heading in your career. Whether you’re updating your LinkedIn profile, preparing for a speaking engagement, or simply enhancing your personal brand, we invite you to step into the frame and let your leadership shine.
Space is limited. Advance sign-up required.
Download the Conference APP
Everything you need, all in one place.
Download the conference app for session schedules, speaker bios, venue maps, and real-time updates. The app also includes interactive features to help you track engagement and connect with fellow attendees.
* Enter your PVAMU email address and password
(REMINDER: This password is not associated with your PVAMU Single-Sign On account).
If you previously used Accelevents, but don’t remember your password,
click the Forgot Password link. Email ciits@pvamu.edu if you have technical issues.
Space is limited. Advance sign-up required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning ahead makes all the difference.
Explore our frequently asked questions to learn more about logistics, app features, engagement opportunities, and how to make the most of your time at the 2025 Faculty & Staff Conference.
Attendees should register through the Accelevents app, which is available for download in the Google Play and Apple App stores. Attendees can also access the registration from the faculty staff conference landing page link.
- Day 1 – Tuesday, August 19: White with accents of purple and gold
- Day 2 – Wednesday, August 20: Business casual
Faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to attend. The event supports the President’s charge to the campus community centering leadership as a disposition, not just a title.
The conference is designed to connect, inform, and empower PVAMU faculty and staff. It’s an opportunity to align around the university’s strategic goals, strengthen cross-functional relationships, and support the President’s charge on leadership and excellence.
Accelevents is the official event platform. It allows you to register, view the agenda, access presentation materials, connect with other attendees, and more.
You will create a password when registering. If needed, use the “Forgot Password” option on the login screen to reset it.
Yes. The Accelevents app allows you to register, view the schedule, engage in chats, join discussions, connect with other attendees, and access speaker materials.
Yes, you must attend and engage in sessions to be eligible for door prizes.
No. The conference is entirely in-person and will not be recorded.
Sessions take place on campus. Once registered, you’ll receive a full schedule with room locations. The day includes a variety of breakout sessions tailored to different interests and areas of expertise, giving you the chance to choose topics most relevant to you.
The Faculty and Staff conference is an internal event exclusively designed for the campus community.
Yes! A light breakfast and refreshments will be available in the morning. Lunch will be served during the Faculty and Staff Awards and Recognition of Service Luncheon. Attendees MUST RSVP to attend the luncheon.
Yes, an on-site information booth will assist with directions, schedules, tech support, and general questions throughout the day.
Details will be sent via email to registered attendees before the event. Attendees must secure headshot appointments, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Yes. Solid colors are recommended—black or PVAMU colors such as gold, dark gray, or purple are suggested for a polished, professional look.
All registered PVAMU faculty and staff attendees are eligible to sign up.
Visit the PVAMU Intranet and search “Your Professional Headshot Here.”
Visit the on-site information booth or use the Accelevents help chat to reach event staff.
Yes! On day two of the conference, networking opportunities are built into the schedule; take this time to connect with colleagues from across campus.