ORSA State Workshop
Cleveland State University | October 21-23, 2026
Join us for the ORSA State Workshop at Cleveland State University! We will have great opportunities for pre-conference events, professional development and networking with professionals around the state. This event is open to anyone including students, GA’s, interns and professional staff.
*All Information subject to change
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
2:30pm - Golf Social | Sleepy Hollow Golf Course (Registration and Payment Required)
3pm - Pickleball Tournament | CSU Recreation Center
4pm - 6pm - Registration and Check In | Crowne Plaza Cleveland
4pm-6:30pm - CSU Recreation Center Facility Tours Available
7pm - Social | Collision Bend Brewing Company
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
5:45am - 8am - Morning Workouts | CSU Recreation Center
6:15am - 7:00am - F45 Class | CSU Recreation Center
7:45am - 9:30am - Registration and Check In | CSU Student Center Ballroom
8:30am - 9:15am - New Member Welcome | CSU Student Center 313/315
9:15am - 10am - Opening General Session | Student Center Ballroom
10am - 12pm - Leadership Cohort | CSU Urban Building 254
10:10am - 10:55am - Educational Session 1 | CSU Student Center and Berkman Hall (Multiple Locations)
11:05am - 11:50am - Educational Session 2 | CSU Student Center and Berkman Hall (Multiple Locations)
12pm - 12:45pm - ORSA Business Meetings and Elections | CSU Student Center Ballroom
12:45pm - 1:30pm - Lunch | CSU Student Center Ballroom
1:30pm - 2pm - Region III Update | CSU Student Center
2pm - 3pm - Vendor Expo & Snack | CSU Student Center Atrium
3:15pm - 4:30pm - Educational Session 3 | CSU Student Center and Berkman Hall (Multiple Locations)
4:30pm - 6pm - Break
6pm - 10pm - ORSA Dinner and Auction | Goodtime III
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
5:45am - 8am - Morning Workouts | CSU Recreation Center
7:00am - 7:45am - F45 Class | CSU Recreation Center
8am - 9:30am - Breakfast | CSU Student Center Ballroom
8:30am - 9:30am - ORSA Committee Meetings | CSU Student Center Ballroom
9:30 am - 10:15am - Educational Session 4/Director’s Meeting | CSU Student Center and Berkman Hall (Multiple Locations)
10:15am - 11:15am - Leadership Cohort | CSU Urban Building 254
10:25 am - 11:10am - Educational Session 5/Director’s Meeting | CSU Student Center and Berkman Hall (Multiple Locations)
11:20am - 12:05pm - Educational Session 6 | CSU Student Center and Berkman Hall (Multiple Locations)
12:15pm - 1pm - Lunch/Closing Session | Student Center Ballroom
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Enhance your workshop experience by joining the 2026 ORSA Leadership Cohort. This professional development program provides mentorship, networking, leadership education, and a place to tackle your supervision challenges. The cohort is designed for professionals that supervise other professionals and will focus on leadership style and getting the best out of your staff . Space may be limited and applications will be reviewed based on availability. Express your interest by selecting to be added to this cohort in your ORSA registration!
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The deadline to register under the hotel room block was October 2, 2026. Room reservations are still available but no longer qualify for the group rate.
Crown Plaza | Reservation Website
1260 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 4143 | 1-216-615-7500
0.4 Miles from Cleveland State University’s Student Center
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Overnight Parking (Personal Vehicles):
Available in South Garage (SG on Campus Parking Map)
$12/car per night
Pull a ticket upon entry and pay via Credit Card upon exit based on the # of nights.
Crowne Plaza Overnight Valet Parking ($55/car per night)
Daily Parking @ Student Center:
While it’s encouraged that attendees walk from the Crowne Plaza, Lot 22 (underneath SC on map) has hourly visitor parking (4-hour limit).
Attendees will have to re-pay for parking after 4 hours, and can do that by scanning the QR code at their spot.
Entrance to Lot 22 is on E. 22nd St.
Passenger Vans:
Passenger vans will park in Surface Lot 27 (parking lot between SG and SC on map)
$12/van per night
Please email Chris Stewart at c.s.stewart15@csuohio.edu to notify him of the number of passenger vans your university will be bringing so that parking passes can be requested.
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Vendor Expo Drop Off (Wednesday 10am-1pm)
Temporary parking will be available Wednesday 10am-1pm for load-in in Lot 22. (located underneath the SC, entrance is on E 22nd St.)
Vendors will need to put their flashers on and temporarily park in a manner that allows traffic to flow.
Overnight Parking (Personal Vehicles):
Available in South Garage (SG on Campus Parking Map)
$12/car per night
Pull a ticket upon entry and pay via Credit Card upon exit based on the # of nights.
Crowne Plaza Overnight Valet Parking ($55/car per night)
On-Campus Parking (Thursday):
Vendor parking in Lot 22 (located underneath the SC, entrance is on E 22nd St.)
On-Campus Parking (Friday):
Vendor parking in Central Garage (listed as CG on parking map*)
Vendors will be provided a Permit w/ QR Code to scan for entry & exit for those who return to campus on Friday.
Vendors must park with permit displayed on their dashboard, with their license plate visible from the drive lane.
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7pm - 10pm
Collision Bend Brewing Company
1250 Old River Rd, Cleveland OH 44113
Light appetizers will be provided.
Parking Options:
Metered Street Parking available on Old River Rd via ParkMobile App
Surface Lot on Front Ave
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3pm - 5pm
CSU Recreation Center MAC Gym
2420 Chester Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115
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2:30pm | Weather dependent | Sleepy Hollow Golf Course
9445 Brecksville Rd Brecksville, OH 44141
$29 for 9 holes and a Golf Cart | Payment taken on-site
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Event Details:
6pm Boarding Time
6:15pm Ship Departs (with or without you!)
6pm - 10pm Cruise with Dinner and Auction
Location:
825 East Ninth Street Pier
North Coast Harbor
Cleveland, OH 44114-1017Parking Options:
North Coast Harbor | Entrance on 1001 E 9th Street
Marginal Road (9th Street Lot) | Entrance on 726 N. Marginal Road
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Help support our organization that brings together more than 200 decision makers at colleges and universities all across Ohio!
Click here to learn more about our 2026 ORSA Sponsorship Opportunities.
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We are excited to announce the following individuals will be standing for office this year:
President Elect: Krista Talstein, The Ohio State University
Student Representative: Quinn Willerton, University of Dayton
Learn about each candidate’s experience and interest in serving.

