Modified Ohio Dominican University Campus Map: 

See this modified campus map of ODU for help with finding the Gold Lot for free parking and the adjacent building entrance for the Bishop James A. Griffin Student Center: 

Downloadable ODU Campus Map PDF: ODU parking and student center 2024 final.pdf

General routes within Ohio:

• From Northeast Ohio: I-71 South
• From Northwest Ohio: I-75 South and US-23 South
• From Southwest Ohio: I-71 North
• From Southeast Ohio: US-33 West
• Within Central Ohio: any preferred route (freeway or local) that gets you to Sunbury Rd
• “Get directions to Ohio Dominican’s campus”: https://www.ohiodominican.edu/admissions/undergraduate/visit/map-parking.html 

To Ohio Dominican University from Courtyard Columbus Airport:

• Make a left onto Airport Dr, taking Airport Dr south/southwest bound.
• Turn right onto Sunbury Rd (northbound).
• *Note: You will need to pass the street-facing side of the Bishop James A. Griffin Student Center and Alumni Hall (on your left) and drive to the next traffic light.
• Turn left at the traffic light into the parking lot (on the opposite side of St. Dominic Wy).
• Go straight, pass Alumni Hall (on your left), and then turn left into the Gold Lot.
• Park in the rows of the Gold Lot that are nearest to the entrance of the Griffin Student Center.
• **Free parking is available in the Gold Lot.

Griffin Student Center Map:

See this interior map of the ODU Griffin Student Center for directions to the check-in table on the second floor: 

Downloadable Griffin Student Center Map PDF: OCDA Check-In Map for ODU.pdf. 

• Stairway access is denoted in bright red
• Elevator access is denoted in light green

All conference sessions will take place in one of four rooms on the second floor: 

• Griffin Student Center Conference Room (aka Room 260/259/258)
• President's Dining Room
• Room 276
• Room 274

*The Cocktail Party and the Vendor Meet and Greet will take place on the first floor (Fireside Chat and Patio; Cocktail area and sun porch). 

CEUs APPROVED For OCDA Spring Conference!

OCDA is pleased to share that the conference agenda is now LIVE on the website! You can view all the details about presentations, networking opportunities, speakers, and MUCH MORE by following THIS LINK. Additionally, almost all presentations have been approved for CSWMFT CEUs!*

We look forward to you joining us to learn, network, and #ThriveWithOCDA!

*Please note- some presentations have received CEU approval for Counselors and Social Workers ONLY. These presentations have been labelled accordingly in the conference agenda.

REGISTER TODAY: Less Than a Month Until The Conference!

OCDA's Spring Conference, Strive to Thrive: The Impact of Wellness on Career Development is less than a month away! In order to make sure that you get the best registration price, be sure to register TODAY! You can register for the conference by following THIS LINK.

To learn more about the conference and all of the incredible speakers/presentations, you can follow THIS LINK.

Lastly, be sure to reserve your hotel room with OCDA's room block at Courtyard Columbus Airport. This deal is available until Thursday, May 23rd, 2024!

We can't wait to see you on May 30th and 31st at Ohio Dominican University!

REGISTER NOW: FINALS DAYS OF EARLY BIRD PRICING!

Have you registered for the OCDA 2024 Spring Conference? Be sure to register before Friday, April 5th at THIS LINK in order to get the early bird price for the conference!

Q: What does registering this early mean for me?

A: Good question! You will receive our best pricing for conference. Additionally, registering early ensures that you have a spot at the conference (as there is a limited number of spots available for attendees), and it gives you a longer time to consider travel/lodging arrangements! Did you know that OCDA is offering a group rate for conference attendees? Check out more info HERE.

Q: What is the cost breakdown for Early Bird pricing?

A: If you are interested in seeing the costs for members, non-OCDA members, and students, be sure to follow THIS LINK! Non-OCDA members and students who register for the conference receive a free year membership to OCDA!

We can't wait to see you this May!

Awards Nomination DEADLINE EXTENDED

We want to celebrate you! OCDA is calling for award nominations! We are EXTENDING the nominations deadline through Sunday, 3/31. Winners will receive a $100 honorarium, commemorative gift, and will be recognized at the conference!

Please take a moment to nominate your amazing colleagues! Read the award criteria and nominate some outstanding professionals at https://www.ocdaonline.org/awards.

OCDA Award Nominations are LIVE!

We want to celebrate you! OCDA is calling for award nominations! We are accepting nominations through Sunday, 3/31. Winners will receive a $100 honorarium, commemorative gift, and will be recognized at the conference!

Please take a moment to nominate your amazing colleagues! Read the award criteria and nominate some outstanding professionals at https://www.ocdaonline.org/awards.

OCDA Conference Hotel GROUP RATE

Did you know that OCDA's Spring 2024 Conference takes place at Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio?

OCDA has collaborated with Courtyard Columbus Airport to establish a special group rate for OCDA conference attendees!

Attendees interested in staying at Courtyard Columbus Airport will receive a special group rate of $120 USD per night. This promotion is applicable to nights stayed between Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 and Saturday, June 1st, 2024.

REMINDER: The conference takes place on Thursday, May 30th and Friday, May 31st.

To make your room reservations with OCDA's special group rate, please follow THIS LINK.

**Last day to book with the special group rate is Thursday, May 23rd, 2024**

Address for Courtyard Columbus Airport: 2901 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219

DEADLINE EXTENDED: CALL FOR PROPOSALS!

Are you interested in sharing a program, practice, intervention, or research around the topics of career, workforce, talent, and professional development?

CONSIDER SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL FOR OCDA'S SPRING 2024 CONFERENCE!

This year's conference theme is Strive to Thrive: The Impact of Wellness on Career Development!

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OCDA's call for proposals will be guided by 3 Core Principles:

1. DEI- The intersection of DEI and mental health

2. Wellness in the workplace and in our personal lives

3. Technology and Innovation

You can read more about these Core Principles by following THIS LINK.

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Registration costs are waived for up to TWO (2) presenters!

The deadline for proposals is March 7th, 2024 at 11:59pm EST!

**CONFERENCE PROPOSALS CAN BE SUBMITTED BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK!**