2026 RMUG Sessions June 15 & 16
Student Services
Ghosts in the Machine: Navigating the Fine Line Between Fraudulent Apps and Real Students Explore the sophisticated tactics used by "ghost students" to infiltrate institutional systems and the digital red flags—from suspicious IP patterns to "Financial Aid First" behavior—that can help you spot them. This session also examines the "false positive" trap, sharing real-world examples where legitimate non-traditional students were mistakenly flagged as bots. Attendees will walk away with a balanced framework for strengthening identity verification protocols without creating unnecessary barriers for real students. Olivia Wickman, Hathaway and Compliance Coordinator & Ryan Moelling, IT Enterprise Software Administrator and Systems Programmer
IT
Leveraging the Experience Arsenal (50 minutes) with a subtitle “Examining NWC’s Pre-Registration Process Combining Ethos, Data Connect, and Custom APIs.” The content would be a description of the Experience tools available to create Experience Extensions including Ethos Extend, Ethos APIs, Data Connect Serverless APIs, and using custom APIs with the Experience JWT. Lucas Shaw ❘ DBA / Computing Services Coordinator - Northwest College Powell Wyoming
Ethos Extend 101 (50 minutes) and would discuss how to Extend Ethos APIs using examples from NWC’s catalog of extensions with examples of their usage in Experience and with our Element 451 integration. Lucas Shaw ❘ DBA / Computing Services Coordinator - Northwest College Powell Wyoming
Financial Aid
Set It and Forget It-Automating Loan Disbursement Notification (50 minutes) Send loan disbursement notifications to students and parents (for PLUS) when Direct Loans are disbursed, increased, or a new loan award is added. Retain record of notifications for auditor. No customizations required. Julie Wilson Dynamic Campus
IR Institutional Research
IR From Black Box to Blueprint: Automating Documentation in Business Objects (50 minutes) Institutions rely on years of accumulated BusinessObjects (CROA) reports that few people fully understand. This creates real risk when planning migrations to a new reporting tool, onboarding new staff, or strengthening governance. In this session, you’ll see a practical, automated framework for extracting and cataloging the full scope of your BusinessObjects system - every report, query, universe, field, and filter. The result is a clear inventory that transforms your BusinessObjects "black box" into a blueprint you can actually see, analyze, and act on. Adam Lange
One Source of Truth, Zero New Tools: Robust Reporting from Our Central Data Warehouse(50 minutes) Andy and Adam will discuss the Laramie County Community College path to a local data warehouse and their development of a student at risk dashboard using tools and technology already available. Andy Corbin & Adam Lange
Troubleshooting Issues in Reporting Tools with AI (CROA, Colleague, Tableau, (50 minutes) In the rapidly evolving landscape of Institutional Research, the ability to pivot from data errors to actionable insights is critical. This session explores how Northwest College is leveraging Artificial Intelligence to streamline the troubleshooting process within key reporting environments, including CROA (BusinessObjects), Ellucian Colleague, and Tableau. Lisa Smith Institutional Research Northwest College.
Special Sessions
AI track Tuesday (June 16) AI-Enabled to AI-Native: Leading the Inflection in Higher Education (50 minutes) Higher education stands at a defining inflection point. Just as the automobile didn't simply make carriages faster—it fundamentally transformed society—generative AI isn't just another tool to bolt onto existing practices. It's a paradigm shift that demands we rethink the very operating system of our institutions. France Hoang, CEO and Founder of BoodleBox
Turning the Tide: From Inbox Risk to Controlled Quarantine (50 minutes) Brian Clark, Network Coordinator, and Nick Mescher, IT Systems Security Analyst, will showcase the Google Workspace Dashboard developed by their team. This customized tool is specifically designed to improve environmental security. They will also discuss how their strategy on proactive email security has flipped the workflow from pulling emails from inboxes to releasing emails from quarantine. Brian Clark, Network Coordinator, and Nick Mescher, IT Systems Security Analyst
Leadership and Culture Change in the Age of AI (½ day afternoon )Higher education has become a dynamic place thanks to a rapidly evolving technology landscape, digital transformation, and integration of AI. Technology leaders who use the opportunity to reposition teams for a strategic role in supporting, enhancing, and leading their institutions must develop tools to understand the levers of change and expand their influence across the institution. The opportunity to do things differently - engage students, close graduation gaps, meet workforce needs - come down to the effective identification & utilization of technology. Engage in the conversation from a former CIO who has led these efforts at The University of California. Tom Andriola, Chief AI Executive, Public Sector, Dynatrace & Former CIO, University of California System and Chief Digital Officer, UC Irvine
RMUG Post Conference Power BI Workshop Wednesday June 17 Special Request Registration.Mastering Power BI (full day) This workshop begins with Power BI fundamentals and then moves beyond basic bar charts to help you unlock the full potential of your data. This session guides you through the advanced strategies required to transform raw information into sophisticated, interactive narratives. Adam Lange Alcove Insights
2026 RMCS Sessions June 17 & 18
Keynote Presentation Cathy Holman ("Prairie Wife In Heels") "Our Stalking Story" — Cathy Holman shares her family’s real-life experience with online harassment and stalking involving her daughter, and the lessons learned navigating safety, schools, and the legal system. She will also discuss how her family’s experience helped lead to legislative change in Wyoming, and how personal stories can be used to advocate for stronger laws, safer communities, and meaningful reform. This session highlights what families, educators, and communities can do when digital threats become real-world problems. Cathy will also share how she used her family’s experience to help change legislation in Wyoming, and how individuals can use their own stories to advocate for stronger laws, safer communities, and meaningful reform. *This presentation includes visuals and discussion of sensitive topics and language.
Session Speakers & Topics
Mishaal Khan (Hacker & Security Specialist)This preconference workshop, focuses on Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and advanced social engineering tactics.
Debra Richardson (Accounts Payable & Vendor Specialist)Debra will be providing a comprehensive look at the intersection of finance, procurement, and cybersecurity through several possible sessions:Procurement & Vendor Risks: Identifying the "hidden cyber gap" in vendor onboarding and data maintenance that allows fraudsters to redirect payments without a technical breach.The "Human Firewall" Evolution: Explaining why relying solely on finance teams to spot red flags is no longer sustainable and how to build automated, layered defenses.Higher Education Focus: A specific look at Business Email Compromise (BEC) within decentralized university environments.Email Fraud Deep Dive: A tactical review of fraudulent emails from late 2024 and tools to combat evolving social engineering tactics.
Peter Warmka (Ret. CIA Intelligence Officer)Session 1: The Traitor’s Playbook — Analyzing famous espionage cases (Ames, Hanssen) through the "Fraud Triangle" to help organizations spot insider threats.Session 2: When the Banker Gets Butchered — A case study on "pig-butchering" scams, specifically focusing on the CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank who was manipulated into transferring millions.
Glen Sorenson (Privacy Expert for DeleteMe & former Casper College student)Workshop: Burn the Trail — A hands-on, 4-hour session where attendees learn to reduce their personal digital footprint (PII) to defend against AI-driven social engineering.
Josh Mason (Cybersecurity Consultant)Session 1: Speak Security with a Business Accent — Training technical pros to frame risks in terms of revenue and reputation. Session 2 (Workshop): The 15-Minute MBA for Cyber Pros — Practicing high-level pitches to CFOs and Boards of Directors.
Phil Plantamura (COO, Security Onion Solutions)Session: Peeling Back the Layers of Your Enterprise — A beginner-friendly session on using the Security Onion open-source platform for network visibility and threat hunting.
Gough Galen (Jonah Bank CISO, CISSP)Session: Human Hacked — An exploration of how cybercriminals weaponize both online and offline services to target Wyoming citizens and organizations.
Dr. Bill Hunkapiller, (Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Florida State University.)Clifford Stokes, (Director of Information Security at Florida State University.) Digital Forensics as a Cross-Functional Investigative Tool: Empowering Law Enforcement, HR, Audit, and Legal Teams - Drawing from real-world cases, this session explores how digital forensic methodologies have become a critical investigative tool beyond traditional silos, supporting investigations across multiple enterprise functions such as law enforcement, human resources (HR), internal audit, and legal counsel.
Mike Morrison (Chief Information Security Officer for the Zendus Group) AI Governance Without Handbrakes: Enabling Innovation While Managing Real Risk Explore how organizations can design AI governance programs that align accountability, risk appetite, and technical safeguards without discouraging adoption. Drawing on NIST and ISO standards, we’ll cover AI use‑case registration, decision‑critical risk tiering, third‑party AI governance, and human‑in‑the‑loop controls that protect the organization while allowing teams to move fast with AI.The Rules of the Road for AI: How to Move Fast Without Crashing AI use at work isn’t a toy; it’s a powerful tool that needs the right guardrails. Learn how to assess risk, protect sensitive data, and use AI as an employee in ways that help your organization while keeping you, and your employer, protected.
Cullen Landrum is a Principal Solution Consultant at SailPoint. From Manual to Adaptive: Using the Horizons Maturity Model to Fast-Track Identity Security Maturity (and Shrink Your Attack Surface) - Most breaches still start with abused credentials and over-permissioned access - yet many organizations are stuck with manual, siloed identity processes. In this session, you’ll learn how to use the Horizons maturity model to quickly baseline where your identity program is today, identify the “next horizon” capabilities that matter most.
2026 Special Sessions
Pre conference
OSINT Session June 15 & 16
AI Sessions Tuesday June 16
Post conference
Mastering Power BI (full day) Wednesday June 17
Pre conference - June 15 & 16
Mishaal Khan (Hacker & Security Specialist)This preconference workshop, focuses on Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and advanced social engineering tactics.
AI Track - June 16
AI-Enabled to AI-Native: Leading the Inflection in Higher Education (50 minutes) Higher education stands at a defining inflection point. Just as the automobile didn't simply make carriages faster—it fundamentally transformed society—generative AI isn't just another tool to bolt onto existing practices. It's a paradigm shift that demands we rethink the very operating system of our institutions. France Hoang, CEO and Founder of BoodleBox
Turning the Tide: From Inbox Risk to Controlled Quarantine (50 minutes) Brian Clark, Network Coordinator, and Nick Mescher, IT Systems Security Analyst, will showcase the Google Workspace Dashboard developed by their team with AI assistance. This customized tool is specifically designed to improve environmental security. They will also discuss how their strategy on proactive email security has flipped the workflow from pulling emails from inboxes to releasing emails from quarantine. Brian Clark, Network Coordinator, and Nick Mescher, IT Systems Security Analyst,
RMUG post conferece Mastering Power BI (Wednesday June 17 full day) This workshop begins with Power BI fundamentals and then moves beyond basic bar charts to help you unlock the full potential of your data. This session guides you through the advanced strategies required to transform raw information into sophisticated, interactive narratives. Adam Lange Alcove Insights
2026 AI Sessions Tuesday June 16
AI
AI-Enabled to AI-Native: Leading the Inflection in Higher Education (50 minutes) Higher education stands at a defining inflection point. Just as the automobile didn't simply make carriages faster—it fundamentally transformed society—generative AI isn't just another tool to bolt onto existing practices. It's a paradigm shift that demands we rethink the very operating system of our institutions. France Hoang, CEO and Founder of BoodleBox
Turning the Tide: From Inbox Risk to Controlled Quarantine (50 minutes) Brian Clark, Network Coordinator, and Nick Mescher, IT Systems Security Analyst, will showcase the Google Workspace Dashboard developed by their team. This customized tool is specifically designed to improve environmental security. They will also discuss how their strategy on proactive email security has flipped the workflow from pulling emails from inboxes to releasing emails from quarantine. Brian Clark, Network Coordinator, and Nick Mescher,
IT Systems Security Analyst
Leadership and Culture Change in the Age of AI (½ day afternoon )Higher education has become a dynamic place thanks to a rapidly evolving technology landscape, digital transformation, and integration of AI. Technology leaders who use the opportunity to reposition teams for a strategic role in supporting, enhancing, and leading their institutions must develop tools to understand the levers of change and expand their influence across the institution. The opportunity to do things differently - engage students, close graduation gaps, meet workforce needs - come down to the effective identification & utilization of technology. Engage in the conversation from a former CIO who has led these efforts at The University of California. Tom Andriola, Chief AI Executive, Public Sector, Dynatrace & Former CIO, University of California System and Chief Digital Officer, UC Irvine
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