ORSA in the Land

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

Register Now!
Submit Your Presentation Proposal By September 1!
 

Thank you to our sponsors!

  • 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

    • 6:30am - 7:15am - 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

    • 6:30am - 7:15am - 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

  • Now seeking your expertise and experiences! Submit a presentation proposal for the State Workshop by Tuesday, September 1. Selected presenters will be notified in early September. For questions, contact Traci Smith, Educational Programming Committee Chair at smith9ti@ucmail.uc.edu.

  • Deadline to register under the hotel room block is October 2, 2026. Reservations made after this date are subject to room availability and may not qualify for the group rate. Attendees are encouraged to make their reservations as soon as possible to ensure availability and receive the discounted rate.

    Crown Plaza | Reservation Website

  • ORSA Workshop scholarship applications open Sep. 1, and travel stipend applications are open now:

  • Please reference the embedded Google Map above for a visual representation.

    More info coming soon.

  • 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

    • Surface Lot on Front Ave

  • 3pm - 5pm

    CSU Recreation Center MAC Gym

    2420 Chester Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115

    Register for the Pickleball Tournament!

  • 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

    Register for the Golf Social!

  • 6pm Boarding Time | 6:15pm Ship Departs

    Goodtime III

    825 East Ninth Street Pier
    North Coast Harbor
    Cleveland, OH 44114-1017

    Cruise with Dinner and Auction | 6pm - 10pm

  • 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.

  • More information coming soon!