2026 Spring Retreat – March 9 – 11

Retreat Agenda

Retreat Venue

Student Learning Center
University of Georgia Griffin Campus
1109 Experiment Street
Griffin, GA 30223-1797

Campus Map

Parking Info: FREE Parking in the Visitor’s lot, located on the right as you enter campus from Experiment Street. Additionally, there is FREE visitor parking at 101 University Drive at the Main Entrance.

Retreat Accommodations

Monday, March 9

3:00 – 5:00 PMArrival and hotel check-in
5:00 – 7:00 PMSocial Activities
Sponsored by the UGA IPA Student Club
7:00 – 9:00 PMDinner
The Mule Barn on the UGA Griffin campus

Tuesday, March 10

8:00 – 8:30 AMLight Breakfast
Assorted protein bars, granola bars, cookies with coffee, juice, tea, and water
8:30 – 9:00 AMWelcome & Introductions
9:00 – 10:30 AMStrategic Plan | Bylaws | Governance
10:30 – 10:50 AMBreak
10:50 – 12:00 PMBreakout Groups: Strategic Plan | Bylaws | Governance
12:00 – 1:30 PMLunch
1:30 – 2:30 PMTranslating Graduate Skills into Careers
Graduate student-led panel discussion (sponsored by the UGA IPA Student Club)
2:30 – 6:30 PMForever Young Aquaponics Tour and/or Free Time
6:30 – 9:00 PMReception | Dinner | Innovation Showcase (sponsored by the UGA IPA Student Club)

Wednesday, March 11

8:00 – 8:30 AMLight Breakfast
Assorted protein bars, granola bars, cookies with coffee, juice, tea, and water
8:30 – 9:30 AMScientific Program
9:30 – 10:00 AMCertificate in Agricultural Data Science
Dr. Harald Scherm
10:00 – 10:20 AMBreak
10:20 – 12:00 PMIIPA Plans for FY27
Group Discussion
12:00 – 1:30 PMLunch
1:30 – 3:00 PMUGA Griffin Campus Tour