Site Visits

ANNUAL MEETING

OPTIONAL EVENTS

*Registration for the Annual Meeting is required to purchase admittance to these events.


PRE-CONFERENCE SITE VISIT
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00PM
HARD HAT TOUR
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER


The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's new 26-story hospital tower, opening in 2026, is the largest facilities project in the university's history. The 1.9 million square-foot building features 820 private rooms, 234 ICU beds, and advanced diagnostic, treatment, and inpatient areas. The hospital aims to enhance patient care, safety, community health and learning, while fostering collaboration among researchers and clinicians.

Participants will get a sneak peek behind the scenes tour of this amazing facility. Transportation will be provided and will leave directly from the Columbus Hilton Hotel promptly at 1:30PM and return at 4:00PM.

COST: $25 per person. Event is limited to 20 participants.


*AUPHA reserves the right to cancel the site visit should circumstances deem it necessary



LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2025, 1 - 4:30 PM EASTERN
THE EMERGING LEADER: PROGRAM DIRECTORS

 


This course is tailored to empower you in your pivotal role as an Academic Program Director. We will explore the multifaceted aspects of academic leadership, providing you with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the dynamic higher education environment. The curriculum covers a spectrum of key areas: student success, marketing, curriculum development, advanced program planning and implementation, and accreditation processes, and student and faculty engagement. We'll explore effective strategies for fostering a positive learning environment by integrating justice, equity, inclusion, belonging, and diversity and ensuring academic excellence. Through a variety of interactive activities including case studies and collaborative peer discussions, you'll gain practical tools to address the unique challenges faced by an academic program director. By the end of the program, you'll have foundational skills to steer your program toward success.

Instructor:

  • Maureen Jones, PhD, RN
  • Lynn T. Downs, PhD, University of the Incarnate Word
  • Cathleen Erwin, PhD, MBA, Auburn University

COST: 

  • Members: $200
  • Doctoral Student Members $150
  • Non Members $250

REGISTRATION:

Click here to learn more and register today


 

PRE-CONFERENCE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00PM
RONALD McDONALD HOUSE OF CENTRAL OHIO 



When a child is in the hospital, family needs to be close. The Ronald McDonald House of Central Ohio is located directly across the street from Nationwide Children's Hospital. Open 365 days a year, the House provides family-centered care that fosters health and well-being for the whole family. Please join your colleagues to help clean and restock rooms to ensure families have a clean and  safe environment to stay while facing a healthcare concern.

Transportation will be provided and will leave directly from the Columbus Hilton Hotel promptly at 1:30PM and return at 4:00PM.

COST:  $25 per person. Event is limited to 20 participants.

 

*AUPHA reserves the right to cancel the site visit should circumstances deem it necessary


 


POST-CONFERENCE NETWORKING EVENT
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025, 5:00 - 8:00PM
LAND-GRANT BREWERY
INNOVATION BEER TASTING AND BREWERY TOUR
424 W. Town Street, Columbus



Explore this brewery's history with a guided tour, followed by a tasting of four of their newest brews at The Extension. Your feedback helps shape their future beers! Take home an exclusive Land-Grant pint glass as a keepsake. Join and be part of the craft.

Join your colleagues in a private tent following the tour.

Please note: You must be 21 or older to attend.

COST: $35 per person. Transportation not included


*AUPHA reserves the right to cancel this excursion should circumstances deem it necessary