Connect with a supportive community of peers who help one another to drive inspiration, innovation, and partnerships.
Discover how this inclusive network can help maximize resources in the charge to deliver successful programming that meets the needs of our communities.
What You Can Expect from the Meeting:
- Connect and share with your peers from various UW campuses.
- Acquire information on new programming ideas and platforms gaining the tools required to adapt and move forward during these changing times.
What Past Participants have said:
- “Being new in my position and to the UW System, it has been insightful to learn what others are doing.”
- “I received so many excellent ideas from other program managers including program topics, strategies, processes, etc. The networking time was especially helpful.”
- “I am bringing back to my team what other campuses are doing to help us evaluate our own processes. It was great to network with other campuses to ask questions and exchange ideas/information.”
Stay in touch and connect with Program Managers statewide via the Program Managers LinkedIn Group.
Planning Committee
Stephanie Hobbins, Planning Committee Co-Chair, UW-Milwaukee | Sierra Skindzelewski, Planning Committee Co-Chair, UW-Oshkosh
Renee Chrz, UW-La Crosse | Stefanie Stamper, UW-Parkside
Emily Groves, UW-Superior | Rebecca Bauer, UW-Stevens Point
Amy Domaszek, UW-Madison | Hannah Sims, UW-Whitewater
Amy Cummings, UW-Eau Claire
Stephen Schmid, UW Office of Online & Professional Learning Resources | Inga Dilla, UW Office of Online & Professional Learning Resources
Meet Our 2026 Presenters
Samantha Dye
Samantha Dye, MA, MCC, ACTC is the Program Developer and Director of Education for Professional Coaching at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, an International Coaching Federation (ICF)–accredited organization. In this role, she designs scaffolded, accessible coach training programs aligned with ICF competencies and intentionally connected across levels, supporting the development of coaching skills over time. Samantha is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and holds the ICF’s Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC). With a passion for coaching and a strong commitment to adult learning, she focuses on building coaching capacity in others to create meaningful, sustainable impact.
Together, Samantha and Michelle have led the transformation of an accredited Level 2 program from fully in-person to fully virtual, co-created an accredited Level 1 add-on program, and developed engaging, practice-based programs and courses that support diverse learner groups. Their collaborative work is grounded in strengthening learner outcomes and building sustainable program models, while maintaining the rigor and reputation of both the International Coaching Federation and the UW System.
Michelle Galarowicz
Michelle Galarowicz is the Program Specialist for Professional Coaching at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she partners closely in the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of coaching education programs. Michelle brings deep expertise in learner experience and online learning delivery, working closely with learners from initial interest in an accredited coach training program through final certification completion. She is passionate about curriculum development and content management and cares deeply about advocating for learners and creating meaningful, supportive experiences in both traditional and virtual learning environments.
Together, Samantha and Michelle have led the transformation of an accredited Level 2 program from fully in-person to fully virtual, co-created an accredited Level 1 add-on program, and developed engaging, practice-based programs and courses that support diverse learner groups. Their collaborative work is grounded in strengthening learner outcomes and building sustainable program models, while maintaining the rigor and reputation of both the International Coaching Federation and the UW System.
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| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am |
Registration/Continental Breakfast - Room tbd |
| 9:00 am - 9:10 am |
Welcome and Introduction of Keynote Speakers | Presenter - Room |
| 9:10 am - 10:15 am | |
| 10:15 am - 10:30 am |
Break |
| 10:30 am - 11:15 am | |
| 11:15 am - 11:30 am |
Break |
| 11:30 am - 12:15 pm | |
| 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm |
Lunch and Networking | Room |
| 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm | |
| 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm |
Refreshment Break | Room |
| 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm |
Venue, Hotel and Parking
Venue:
The meeting will be held at the Universities of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Address: UW-Oshkosh Culver Welcome Center, 625 Pearl Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Conference Room: tbd
Building Map: Campus Map:
Parking Information
Parking Map
Hotel
Check-in Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Check out Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Block of 10 Rooms at:
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Oshkosh
Book your group rate for UW CE Conference
- 110.00 USD per night
- Complimentary Breakfast
- Complimentary Parking
- Last Day to Book : Friday, August 28, 2026
Block of Rooms at:
Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center
Book your room for UW CE Conference
- $101-$110 USD per night (Pick Government State Rate)
- Complimentary parking
- UW WisCard at check-in to qualify for state rate
- Valid tax-exempt certificate must be provided at check-in or emailed in advance to reservations@scarletthotelgroup.com
- When submitting the certificate by email, please include the guest’s name, arrival date, and confirmation number for reference.
- Last Day to Book: September 27, 2026, subject to availability
Keynote Presentation
Title | Presenter - Room
Breakout Sessions
Pause the Fixing: A Coaching Mindset Lab | Samantha Dye and Michelle Galarowicz - Room
Stop solving—start coaching. In this engaging, practice-based lab, participants will experience how pausing to get curious can spark deeper insight, stronger collaboration, and more sustainable solutions. Participants are invited to bring a real, current challenge and immediately apply the core skills of a coaching mindset—curiosity, listening, and reflection.
Co-facilitated by a UW–Madison program developer and UW-Madison program specialist who have partnered for years, this session reflects a collaborative approach grounded in both coaching and learning design. Their partnership is rooted in the same practices this session will teach—curiosity, reflection, and thoughtful inquiry—enabling them to consistently deliver high-quality programs for diverse learner groups.
Rather than jumping straight to advice or solutions, participants will engage in guided triad conversations to ask thoughtful questions, listen for meaning, and offer reflective insights. Facilitators will provide framing, prompts, and debriefs that connect practice directly to coaching competencies and effective learning design.
This session is relevant for anyone who works with colleagues, learners, or teams and wants more effective ways to support growth and think through challenges. Participants will leave with:
- A clearer understanding of what a coaching mindset is (and is not)
- Fresh perspectives on their own challenge
- Practical coaching skills they can apply immediately
- Insight into how structured practice and facilitation design deepen learning
At its core, this session invites a shift in how we show up with others’ challenges—recognizing that insight and meaningful change often emerge not from solving, but from slowing down, getting curious, and creating space for reflection.
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Registration for the UW Continuing Education Conference will open soon.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Inga Dilla at Inga.Dilla@wisconsin.edu.