JAM 2013: Your Time to Shine

 

JAM is the annual meeting for the Jenzabar community…the place where you’ll experience a dynamic environment for sharing ideas, insight and information with peers from schools much like yours. You’ll return to campus with a fresh perspective, innovative strategies for meeting daily challenges, and new friends to collaborate with long after the conference is over. Come to JAM and discover how you and your department can make the most of your investment in Jenzabar technology – and maximize your institutional success.

Priceless Opportunities for Learning and Support

With over 300 information-packed sessions, JAM is an unbeatable educational value. The conference offers a wide range of learning opportunities for Jenzabar users at any skill level, from new users to power users, from any office on campus. Whether your work involves admissions, financial aid, student services, teaching, finance, development, continuing ed or IT, JAM gives you the tools to help increase enrollment, improve retention, and meet your advancement goals.

Find out how your colleagues are using their Jenzabar systems, hear what’s coming from Jenzabar, and learn new strategies that can help your institution:
• Discover new tips and tricks that can save your office time, resources and money every day
• Adapt proven business processes and procedures developed by other Jenzabar institutions
• Optimize managed services to deliver best-in-class technology and support
• Leverage social media to keep your constituents engaged and informed
• Find and attract the right candidates and increase applications
• Engage constituents throughout the student lifecycle and build affinity for your school
• Inspire alumni to become lifelong friends and loyal donors

Connect with Colleagues

One of the most popular comments we hear about JAM is the countless networking opportunities available to meet colleagues, learn from department contemporaries, and interact with Jenzabar associates. You will forge and strengthen professional ties with other attendees who become friends and year-round resources.

Plus, JAM brings you face-to-face with Jenzabar product experts, support personnel, and executives. No other event brings the Jenzabar Best & Brightest community together in one collective event and puts hundreds of Jenzabar associates at your disposal to help you solve issues, develop powerful new ideas, and plan for the future.

Broaden Your JAM Experience

Get a jump-start on learning with the JAM Pre-conference Program, featuring an extensive schedule of in-depth hands-on labs and seminars. No matter what your experience, module area, or software platform, we've got a class to help you maximize your investment in your Jenzabar system.

Presidents, Vice Presidents and other cabinet-level executives are invited to the annual Executive Summit, an exclusive prelude to JAM. The Executive Summit provides a unique platform for exploring new concepts and best practices in higher education from the executive perspective.

Legendary Speakers

Throughout his career, NASA legend Captain James Lovell has understood the value of teamwork, leadership and being able to adapt to unexpected challenges. In his keynote address, Captain Lovell will share the inspirational story of how he and his team overcame unprecedented obstacles during the Apollo 13 crisis, and how the lessons gleaned from his missions prove that, even during the most challenging times, innovation and success are possible.

Make a Splash at the JAM Party

JAM is about more than collaborating with your colleagues and increasing your effectiveness – it’s also about having fun together. After a busy day of learning, sharing and connecting, dive into the JAM Party at SeaWorld Orlando on Friday, May 31. Enjoy a fun-filled evening of dinner, music and entertainment.

Universe Room—Your On-Site Resource Center

The Universe Room is the place to mingle with the Jenzabar community; discover the newest technologies, services and strategies from industry leading providers; and stay connected to your campus and beyond. Featuring exhibits, internet kiosks, meeting areas, information center, and refreshments, the Universe Room is the hub of JAM. 

 Learn ~ Share ~ Connect

Questions? Contact JAM@jenzabar.com