Missouri’s youth are our future. The opportunities they have and challenges they face will shape our communities,
our state and the world for decades to come. It’s up to today’s leaders and educators to create the conditions needed for today’s
youth to thrive.
Join us as we explore how best to equip our youth to become the leaders who will shape the future of agriculture, the economy,
education, health and well-being.
Together, we will work to empower this next generation to make a positive mark on our communities, our state and the world.
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Tues 24
Wed 25
Thurs 26
Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023
Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023
Thursday, 26 Oct 2023
Tues
Oct 24
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Youth Development Collaborative Research Pitch Competition
Facilitator: Nate Addington, Director of Community Engagement, UMKC
10 - 11:20amHoliday Inn Executive Center
Awards Luncheon
11:30am - 1pmHoliday Inn Executive Center
Youth and Mental Health
The Center for Evidence-Based Youth Mental Health: A Model for Improving Access to Quality Care for Missouri’s Youth
Kristin Hawley, Associate Professor MU Psychological Sciences
1:15 - 2pmHoliday Inn Executive Center, Hybrid
Youth and Mental Health
Breakout Sessions: four in-person, one virtual
2:15 - 3pmHoliday Inn Executive Center
Levels of Brand Stewardship
Facilitator: Rob Jones, Director of Integrated Marketing Communications, MU Extension
3:20 - 3:50pmHoliday Inn Executive Center
MU Extension Program Meetings
Facilitators: MU Extension Senior Program Directors
4 - 5pmHoliday Inn Executive Center
Wed
Oct 25
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Spotlight on University of Missouri System Engagement
Chad Higgins, Interim Vice Chancellor of MU Extension & Engagement and Interim Chief Engagement Officer, UM System
Mun Choi, University of Missouri President
9 - 9:50amMonsanto Auditorium in Bond Life Sciences Center, Hybrid
All Things Youth: State Agency Perspective
Moderator: Chad Higgins
10 - 11:15amMonsanto Auditorium in Bond Life Sciences Center, Hybrid
Lunches with Deans
Extension faculty only
11:30am - 1pm
Keynote Session: What My Generation Needs From You
Orion Jean, TIME's 2021 Kid of the Year
1:30 - 2:30pmJesse Auditorium in Jesse Hall, Hybrid
The UM System Office of Engagement and Missouri AfterSchool Network will host a collaborative research pitch competition with $25,000 in prizes available to support the creation of a new or expansion of a current research project focused on youth development and well-being.
Dr. Kristin Hawley will describe the current youth mental health crisis in the U.S., where more than one in five youth suffers from an impairing mental health concern, and many families are unable to access effective care.
During the state agency panel, leaders in education, health and senior services, mental health, higher education and workforce development, social services and agriculture will explore challenges and opportunities for youth and families.
In this powerful and thought-provoking talk, Orion Jean, 2021 TIME Kid of the Year, discusses what the next generation needs from adults to build a brighter future for all.
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of College and Career Readiness has several initiatives designed to support students in their career development.