Conference Program/Sessions
Monday, February 18 | ||
Session Title | Speaker(s) | Handout |
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | ||
ATD Board of Directors Meeting | ||
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | ||
Registration Open | ||
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | ||
ATD Board of Directors Dinner | ||
Tuesday, February 19 | ||
Session Title | Speaker(s) | Handout |
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM | ||
Registration Open | ||
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM | ||
Every Learner Everywhere Session (Invite only) | ||
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | ||
DREAM Scholars Orientation | ||
The ATD Equity Institute: Developing a Single-Minded Focus on Equity | ||
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | ||
TCU Pre-Conference Convening |
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ||
Connecting Students to Employers and Careers |
DuBenske, Scott Education Director—Career Transition/Workforce Development Wisconsin Technical College System Wright, Stephen Senior Navigator & Director, Information Communications Technology and Digi California Community Colleges Bosak, Diane Achieving the Dream Hatch, Meredith Senior Associate Director for Workforce and Academic Alignment Achieving the Dream, Inc Genz, Francie Principal Genz Consulting |
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Designing Faculty Professional Development for Student Success |
Iuzzini, Jonathan Director of Teaching & Learning Achieving the Dream Bates, Michael Dean of Teaching, Learning, & Distance Education Harper College Dew, Wendi Assistant Vice President of Teaching and Learning Valencia College Whalen, Stephanie Assistant Professor, Dept of Academic Success Harper College Spong, Stephanie Valencia College |
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No Wrong Door: Designing a Holistic Student Supports Approach |
Fladd, Laurie Holistic Student Support Coach Achieving the Dream Davis, Shauna Holistic Student Supports Coach Achieving the Dream |
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Strategic Communication for Impact |
Ender, Kenneth President Harper College Mayer, Susan Chief Learning Officer Achieving the Dream |
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | ||
TCU Pre-Conference Convening Breakout for Presidents | ||
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | ||
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening | ||
The Postsecondary Data Partnership: Answering the Call for Better Data | ||
The Postsecondary Data Partnership: Answering the Call for Better Data |
Davis, Shara Strategic Data & Technology Coach Achieving the Dream Frye, Bobbie Executive Director, Institutional Research Central Piedmont Community College Blackwell, Michelle Manager, Data Partnerships National Student Clearinghouse |
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1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | ||
Industry Insights: Pathways to Success: How Digital Experiences Can Drive Holistic Student Engagement | ||
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | ||
Focusing on the Adult Learner |
Bosak, Diane Achieving the Dream Hatch, Meredith Senior Associate Director for Workforce and Academic Alignment Achieving the Dream, Inc Rutschow, Elizabeth Zachry Senior Research Associate MDRC Mrozinski, Mark D. AVP, Workforce Devt, Interim Dean, Bus & Soc Sciences, Exec Dean Comm Ed Harper College |
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Leading Your College in the ATD Work (Presidents Only) |
Pollard, DeRionne President Montgomery College Stout, Karen President & CEO Achieving the Dream |
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Building Partnerships for Supporting Students: Mapping Resources In Your Community |
Crowley, Cara Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Amarillo College DeJear, Marvin Director Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families Davis, Shauna Holistic Student Supports Coach Achieving the Dream |
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The OER Experience: Interactive OER Workshop |
Sebastian, Richard Director, OER Degree Initiative Achieving the Dream, Inc. |
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The Unwritten Rules of College: Transparency and Its Impact on Learning |
Loveless-Morris, Judy Dean of Instruction Clover Park Technical College Follett, Diane Faculty - Transitional Studies Clover Park Technical College Reid, Andrea Spokane Community College Rasmussen, Angela Spokane Community College |
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | ||
Industry Insights: Groundbreaking Technologies Impacting the Future of Higher Education |
Myers, Keith CampusWorks, Inc. |
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3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | ||
Industry Insights: Spark Change: Using Data as a Catalyst (not a driver) | ||
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM | ||
Opening Plenary Session: Break out the Crystal! ATD’s Network Celebrates 15 Years Advancing Student Success | ||
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM | ||
Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall | ||
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | ||
California Reception Hosted by the Community College League of California (Invitation Only) | ||
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | ||
Reception in President's Suite | ||
Wednesday, February 20 | ||
Session Title | Speaker(s) | Handout |
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM | ||
Breakfast for TCU Core Team Leaders | ||
Connecticut System Cohort Breakfast | ||
Continental Breakfast in the DREAMWalk | ||
Team Time | ||
Tennessee System Cohort Breakfast | ||
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | ||
ICAT Demonstration | ||
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | ||
Registration Open | ||
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM | ||
Plenary Session: Demystifying What’s inside the Crystal Ball: What Lies Ahead for Community Colleges |
McGowan, Heather Future of Work Strategist Stanback-Stroud, Regina President Skyline College Watson, Jamal Executve Editor Diverse: Issues In Higher Education Padron, Eduardo President Miami Dade College Stout, Karen President & CEO Achieving the Dream |
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9:45 AM - 10:00 AM | ||
Coffee Break in the DREAMWalk | ||
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM | ||
Connecting Students and Employers: Learning on the Job |
Genz, Francie Principal Genz Consulting Lake, Rebecca Dean Workforce and Economic Development William Rainey Harper College Almquist, Catharine Vice President for Academic Affairs Trident Technical College Hatch, Meredith Senior Associate Director for Workforce and Academic Alignment Achieving the Dream, Inc |
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Examining the Advisor-Student Relationship within a Holistic Student Supports Model |
Fladd, Laurie Holistic Student Support Coach Achieving the Dream Simmons Graves, Denise Counselor/Professor Montgomery College Rooney, Sherita Academic Advisor Montgomery County Community College |
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The Evaluation of ATD’s OER Degree Initiative: An Overview and Update |
Griffiths, Rebecca Senior Researcher SRI International Sebastian, Richard Director, OER Degree Initiative Achieving the Dream, Inc. Desrochers, Donna Associate rpkGROUP LLC |
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Educational Reform and Support in Higher Education through Learning Communities |
Singer, Rachel Senior Resource Faculty Washington Center for Improving Undergraduate Education Calienes, Christan Associate Director, Institutional Research Kingsborough Community College |
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Housing Insecurity Among Community College Students: What Does It Look Like and How Can We Address it? |
Crowley, Cara Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Amarillo College Davis, Shauna Holistic Student Supports Coach Achieving the Dream Hubbard, Eric Director, Development & Strategic Partnerships Jovenes, Inc Quiroz, Jamie Financial Aid Assistant Director Cerritos College |
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Making the DREAM a Reality – Mobilizing Institutional Reform to Increase Credential Attainment by Aligning Student Success Frameworks to Ease and Speed Their Implementation At Scale |
Daood, Christopher Dean, Student Support Waukesha County Technical College Gahagan, Nicole Waukesha County Technical College Schmidt, Heather Faculty/College Office of Accreditation, Self-Study, and Assessment Waukesha County Technical College |
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The Early Alert Life Cycle: Progression from implementation to evaluation to support student success |
Kailiponi, Paul University of Hawaii Maui College Casperson, Kelly Early Alert System Manager Northeast Wisconsin Technical College |
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Using Leading Indicators to Track Institutional Improvement and Student Success |
Ariovich, Laura Executive Director, Research, Assessment, and Effectiveness Prince George's Community College Manning, Terri Strategic Data and Technology Coach Achieving the Dream Phillippe, Kent Associate Vice President, Research and Student Success American Association of Community Colleges |
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Using a Multi-Faceted Approach to Institutionalizing Change and Promoting a Student Success Agenda at Small Colleges |
Frankenbery, Constance Vice President, Studcnt Services Nueta HIdatsa Sahnish College Saboo, Michelle Dean of Students Leech Lake Tribal College Rainey, Maryann Program Officer Ascendium Education Group Browne, Eleanor Achieving the Dream Coach Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College Martinez Anaya, Nena Chief Enrollment and Retention Officer Institute of American Indian Arts |
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Affinity Groups - Intentionally Infusing Equity within Guided Pathways: |
West, Julian Educational Advisor (African American Success) Bakersfield College Trujillo, Armando Educational Advisor (Veterans) Bakersfield College Ramirez, Pedro Educational Advisor (Undocumented/DREAMers) Bakersfield College Robles, Lisa Program Manager, Equity Bakersfield College |
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Changing the Mindsets of Students and an Institution |
Barron, Matthew Vice President of Academic Affairs Bay College Charon, Heidi Retention Program Manager Bay College Dufek, Denise Faculty Bay College Cutler, Greg Faculty Bay College |
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Connecting the Work Toward Persistence & Completion |
McDaniel, Donna Vice President of Instruction Texarkana College Ashby, Jamie Associate Professor of Mathematics/Core Team Leader Texarkana College |
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Cultural Responsiveness Matters: Institutional Conditions for Equitable Student Success |
Welbeck, Rashida Research Associate MDRC Williams, Mark Director, Male Student Success Initiative Community College of Baltimore County Omowale, Jadi Z. Assistant Professor of English Community College of Baltimore County Holmes, Deshonta Special Assistant to the President, Campus Initiatives & Special Projects Lone Star College- University Park |
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Data-Informed Departments: Addressing Equity Issues Using Actionable Program and Discipline Reviews |
Gimness, Erik Director of Institutional Research, Analytics, and Effectiveness Pierce College Haddon, Carly Data Solutions Specialist Pierce College (WA) Shannon, Erica Assistant Professor, Mathematics Pierce College (WA) |
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Doubling Graduation Rates Again: 2-Year Findings and Lessons from the ASAP Ohio Demonstration |
Brongniart, Christine Interim Executive Director, CUNY ASAP City University Of New York Mercado, Matthew Project Coordinator for SAIL Lorain County Community College Ware, Michelle Operations Associate MDRC |
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Students Using Data to Make Transfer and Employment Decisions—It’s a Real Thing! |
Tincher-Ladner, Lynn President and CEO Phi Theta Kappa |
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | ||
Presidents Colloquium: Strategic Finance -- Setting Culture, Finding and Allocating Resources, and Aligning Assets to Mission (President's only) |
Templin, Robert Senior Fellow, College Excellence Program The Aspen Institute Stout, Karen President & CEO Achieving the Dream Wyner, Josh Vice President The Aspen Institute |
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11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | ||
Exhibit Hall Open with Networking Lunch | ||
Innovative Collaboration Sessions | ||
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | ||
Innovative Collaborations: Bringing Together Completion Initiatives at Sierra College |
Hougland, Rebecca Account Executive Ad Astra Information Systems Moosman, Lucas Executive Dean, Enrollment Management Sierra College Cain, Patrick Strategic Consultant Ad Astra Information Systems |
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Innovative Collaborations: From Vision to Results |
Hubbard, Christina Director EAB Small, Christine Director of Counseling Cerro Coso Community College |
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Innovative Collaborations: Why Early Alerts, Flagging and Best Practices Aren’t Enough | ||
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM | ||
The Finish Line Game Experience | ||
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | ||
Kresge Inquiry Project Focus Group | ||
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | ||
ATD Coaches Meeting | ||
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | ||
Innovative Collaborations: Partnering for Success: Strategic Enrollment Management Initiatives that Drive Results |
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Innovative Collaborations: Setting the Standard for Student Success |
Commiso, Grace Bakersfield College, Interim Dean of Counseling and Success Bakersfield College Bell, Howard GM & SVP, Starfish Hobsons Hirsch, Sam Vice President for Academic and Student Success Community College of Philadelphia |
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Innovative Collaborations: Transforming Students' Lives Through Strategic Employer Engagement |
Spain, Jeffery Workforce Solutions Senior Consultant Columbus State Community College |
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Innovative Collaborations: Transforming The Student Experience: Making Dreams Come True |
Schwartz, Celeste VP for Information Technology & College Services Montgomery County Community College Silverburg, Dan Senior VP, Client Delivery Campus Works Eddinger, Pam President Bunker Hill Community College Thomas, Steven Vice President for Academic Affairs Harford Community College Jackson, Jacqueline VP, Student Affairs/Institutional Effectiveness Harford Community College |
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Innovative Collaborations: Using a Grant to Empower Learning |
Hinkle, Teresa Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice Department Kentucky Community and Technical College System Blackburn, Rhonda Chief Academic Officer BNED |
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | ||
Carnegie Math Pathways Office Hours | ||
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM | ||
Preserving Culture and Planning for the Future: An Exploration of Student Experiences at Tribal Colleges and Universities |
Crazy Bull, Cheryl President/CEO The American Indian College Fund Burns, Raymond President Leech Lake Tribal College Garcia, Linda Assistant Director of College Relations Center for Community College Student Engagement |
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2042: Are You Ready? Demographics, Data, Inclusion and Equity--Where do we start? |
Kelley, Lance General Studies Instructor Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Bey, Mohammed Director of Diversity & Inclusion Northeast Wisconsin Technical College |
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Pathways to A Second Chance: Supporting Currently Incarcerated Students in Accessing Higher Education |
Bou, Jose Equity, Family and Community Partnerships Manager Holyoke Public Schools diZerega, Margaret Project Director Vera Institute of Justice Warren, Brandon Transition Specialist & Adjunct Professor of Philosophy Lee College Meiman, Sheila Director, Prison Programs, Raritan Valley Community College |
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Resilience Trumps ACEs: Trauma Informed Care in the Classroom |
McGuire, Tony Walla Walla Community College |
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Trustees Role in Guided Pathways Implementation | ||
Where is the Line? Campus Safety in the Era of the Me, Too Movement and Title IX |
Mosser, Elizabeth Harford Community College Jackson, Jacqueline VP, Student Affairs/Institutional Effectiveness Harford Community College |
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Advising and Success Coaching: Keys to Success |
Mitchell, Brandy English Instructor, QEP Chair Central Alabama Community College |
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Amplifying the Student Voice: Community College Libraries & Academic Support for Student Success |
Braddlee, Dr Dean of Learning and Technology Resources Northern Virginia Community College Wolff-Eisenberg, Christine Manager, Surveys and Research Ithaka S+R Amaral, Jean Assistant Professor Borough of Manhattan Community College Flynn, Christie Dean of Library and Learnng Resources Pierce College (WA) |
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Cooperative Learning Works: Keeping Students on the Pathway by Maximizing Classroom Engagement |
Hodges, Greg Vice President of Academics and Student Success Services Patrick Henry Community College Miller, Bronte Associate Professor of Communication and Developmental Math Patrick Henry Community College Zollars, Michelle Associate Professor-English Patrick Henry Community College |
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Family Economic Security Program(FESP): A Catalyst for Systemic Change |
Mulvihill, Alese Associate Dean of Student Success Housatonic Community College Broadie II, Paul President Housatonic Community College Hyacinth, Tricia Fairfield County Community Foundation Squizzato, Daniela Housatonic Community College |
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Implementing Predictive Analytics: Practical and Ethical Challenges |
Palmer, Iris Senior Policy Analyst New America Ezeugo, Ernest New America Makiya, George Chief Data Officer, Institutional Research Broward College |
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Improving Minority Student Success using Thinking Routines |
Andrews, Melinda Faculty, Learning Framework Richland College Randle, Rolanda Faculty, Government Richland College |
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Nontraditional Pathway for Underprepared Students: From High School to University through Community College |
Gabriel, George Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success Northern Virginia Community College Williams, Angela Director of the Pathway to the Baccalaureate Program Northern Virginia Community College Sorto, Glenda Former Pathway to the Baccalaureate Program Student Northern Virginia Community College |
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Raising the Roof: The Dramatic Impacts of a 7-Week Term Schedule on Student Success |
Felty, Thomas Campus Dean Trident Technical College Green, James Associate Vice President for Planning and Accreditation Trident Technical College |
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Tell Me What You Really Think of Open Educational Resources? |
Mold, Joseph Director of Online Learning Bay de Noc Community College Erickson, Edie Instructional Designer Bay de Noc Community College McCann, Todd Instructor Bay de Noc Community College McCann, Jennifer Instructor Bay de Noc Community College |
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Theories of Change: How a Leadership Vision Can Transform an Institution and a Community |
Flores, Mike President, Palo Alto College Alamo Colleges Lowery-Hart, Russell President Amarillo College Plinske, Kathleen Executive Vice President and Provost Valencia College Wyner, Josh Vice President The Aspen Institute Bombardieri, Marcella Senior Policy Analyst Center for American Progress |
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4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | ||
Insights and Tools for TCUs Applying for TRIO Student Support Services (for TCUs only) |
Frye, Bobbie Executive Director, Institutional Research Central Piedmont Community College Lopez, Cindy Director of Tribal College and University Programs Achieving The Dream Hoyer, Maureen President Council for Opportunity in Education |
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | ||
Pathways Partners Reception | ||
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | ||
Teaching & Learning Reception | ||
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | ||
South African Delegation Dinner | ||
Thursday, February 21 | ||
Session Title | Speaker(s) | Handout |
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM | ||
Ascendium Focus Group Breakfast (Invitation Only) | ||
Continental Breakfast in the DREAMWalk | ||
Meet the Network Breakfast (By Invitation Only) | ||
Team Time | ||
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | ||
ICAT Demonstration | ||
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | ||
Registration Open | ||
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM | ||
Plenary Session: Crystalizing Success for Every Student: The Role of Colleges in Supporting Students’ Basic Needs |
Crazy Bull, Cheryl President/CEO The American Indian College Fund Moore, Wes Robin Hood Lowery-Hart, Russell President Amarillo College Stout, Karen President and CEO Achieving the Dream Goldrick-Rab, Sara Professor of Higher Education Policy Temple University |
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9:45 AM - 10:00 AM | ||
Coffee Break in the DREAMWalk | ||
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM | ||
A Tale of Two Colleges: Providing Holistic Supports to Address Hunger and Financial Strains |
Cravens, Toni Math Faculty Hawaii Community College Giordanengo, Samuel Asst Prof Hawaii Community College Maxwell, Tracey Coordinator, Womens' Link Lorain County Community College Jones, Marcia Manager, Career Services Lorain County Community College Wilcox- Boucher, Claudia Assistant Professor and Co-Advisor ASUH-HawCC Hawaii Community College Vernon-White, Marisa Lorain County Community College |
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Student Supports as a Function of Equity: Leveraging the Student-Centered Design Process |
Lawton, Julia Director, Holistic Student Support Achieving the Dream Fladd, Laurie Holistic Student Support Coach Achieving the Dream |
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Courageous Conversations with Students |
Hardiman, Joye Evergreen State College/ Washington Center |
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Engaging and Supporting Faculty in Institutional Redesign |
Bender, Kelly Associate Professor Passaic County Community College Norman, Dawn Student Development Specialist Passaic County Community College Thomason, Susan AVP, Teaching & Learning Excellence Austin Community College District Silvestro, Nancy Professor Passaic County Community College Kineavy, Jacqueline Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Passaic County Community College |
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The Currency of Credentials and Why it Matters |
Bosak, Diane Achieving the Dream Faulkner, Laura Partnership Solutions Lead Credential Engine Rummel, Janet Vice President, Workforce Alignment Marketing and Consulting Ivy Tech Leonard, Pat vice President, Business Development Credly |
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The Postsecondary Data Partnership 101 |
Davis, Shara Strategic Data & Technology Coach Achieving the Dream Frye, Bobbie Executive Director, Institutional Research Central Piedmont Community College Blackwell, Michelle Manager, Data Partnerships National Student Clearinghouse |
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Adult Learners: The Key to Meeting the Completion Agenda |
Gann, Brian Vice President of Student Services Jackson State Community College Faulkner, Jacqueline Vice President of Student Affairs Southwest Tennessee Community College Murley, Kaci Director of Engagement and Advocacy Complete Tennessee |
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Amarillo College: No Excuses Poverty Initiative - Eradicating Student Poverty Barriers Hindering Academic Success |
Crowley, Cara Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Amarillo College Lowery-Hart, Russell President Amarillo College Herrera, Jordan Director of Social Services Amarillo College |
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Houston Connect - Houston Promise: Cross-Sector Collaborations for Increased Equity |
Goll, Susan Dir, Instructional Initiatives Houston Community College O'Brien, Catherine Associate Vice Chancellor, College Readiness Houston Community College Ewen, Kurt Vice Chancellor, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Houston Community College Grays, Shantay Associate Vice Chancellor, Enrollment Management Houston Community College |
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Part-Time Student Success: How Learning Communities and Integrated Student Supports Have Closed the Retention Gap |
Vallie, R. Arlene Associate Dean, Academic Affairs Bunker Hill Community College Bombardieri, Marcella Senior Policy Analyst Center for American Progress Colligan, Amanda Director of Institutional Research Bunker Hill Community College McMillion-William, Jacqueline R. Director of Advising and LifeMap Bunker Hill Community College |
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Tackling Transfer: A New Approach to Effective Transfer Ecosystems in Three States |
Kadlec, Alison Founding Partner Sova Wyner, Josh Vice President The Aspen Institute |
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Thinking with the End in Mind: Building Corequisite Pathways for Developmental Education |
Hamman, John Dean of Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science Montgomery College Nash, Milton Chair of Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science Montgomery College Vincent, Bess Assistant Administrative Dean Montgomery College Many, Annika edBridge Partners Zoellner, Joan Course Program Specialist The Charles A. Dana Center |
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Without ATD Where Would We Be?: Scaling OER from Early Opportunities at CUNY |
Fiddler, Ann Open Education Librarian City University of New York McKinney, Andrew OER Coordinator CUNY Central Gosselin, Greg University Director of Library Systems City University Of New York Ford, Madeline Executive Chief Librarian Hostos Community College, CUNY Disanto, Jacqueline Hostos Community College |
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | ||
Exploring What’s Working: Conversations on Student-Success Initiative Impact in Community Colleges |
Gutierrez, Michael President Sacramento City College Ballinger, Marcia President Lorain County Community College Posey, Jamie Associate Vice Chancellor, Office of Student Success and Completion Lone Star College Milliron, Mark Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer Civitas Learning Stout, Karen President and CEO Achieving the Dream |
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ATD Spotlight Sessions | ||
The William Trueheart Forum on Equity and Excellence: 5 Dimensions of Equity | An Journey to Re-Imagine Our College |
Martinez, Ambar Executive Assistant Chief Diversity and Equity Officer Everett Community College Washburn, Kristine Faculty, Physics Everett Community College Marquez, Omar Faculty Advisor, TRiO and Sociology Everett Community College Brackett, Anne Faculty, Chemistry Everett Community College Pena, Maria Chief Diversity and Equity Officer Everett Community College |
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Aligning Skills with Pathways |
Bosak, Diane Achieving the Dream Almquist, Catharine Vice President for Academic Affairs Trident Technical College Cortez, Renato Lead Coordinator, CTE support and Advising Service, Workforce Development Broward College Massar, Pete Director of Business Development Burning Glass Technologies |
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Building a Culture of Teaching & Learning Excellence |
Iuzzini, Jonathan Director of Teaching & Learning Achieving the Dream Bickerstaff, Susan Senior Research Associate Community College Research Center Sebastian, Richard Director, OER Degree Initiative Achieving the Dream, Inc. Amaral, Jean Assistant Professor Borough of Manhattan Community College |
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Building a Systemic Approach to Holistically Supporting Students |
Baker-Demaray, Twyla President Nueta HIdatsa Sahnish College Christian, Sonya President Bakersfield College Java, Nicholas Principal Tyton Partners Davis, Shauna Holistic Student Supports Coach Achieving the Dream |
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Higher Education and Immigration: The State of Play, Advocacy, and Support for Immigrant Students Nationally, Locally, and On Campus |
Miles, Belinda President Westchester Community Collge Teranishi, Robert Professor University of California, Los Angeles Feldblum, Miriam Executive Director Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration (Student), Rachel UndocuScholars Project UCLA Pacheco, Gaby Advocacy Director TheDream.US (Student), Andrea UndocuScholars Project UCLA Wisell, Teresita B. Vice President, Workforce Development and Community Education Westchester Community College |
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The Evolution of Pathways: What We’ve Learned and Where We Are Focusing for the Future |
Clawson, Stacey Senior Director, Postsecondary Mayer, Susan Chief Learning Officer Achieving the Dream Jenkins, Davis Sr Research Scholar Klipple, Karon Managing Director, Community College Pathways Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Elston, Dhanfu VP Strategy Complete College America Garcia, Linda Assistant Director of College Relations Center for Community College Student Engagement Ellis, Martha Director, Higher Education Strategy, Policy and Services Charles A. Dana Center Wyner, Josh Vice President The Aspen Institute |
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Using the ICAT to Align Student Success Efforts and Provide Evidence in the Accreditation Process |
Solomon, Karen Vice President for Accreditation Relations Higher Learning Commission Manning, Terri Strategic Data and Technology Coach Achieving the Dream Jeppesen, Vicki Vice President of College Advancement & Organizational Development Northcentral Technical College Fellegy, Anna Vice President, Academic Affairs Fond du lac Tribal and Community College |
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What is Historical Intergenerational Trauma and How Can it be Addressed to Improve Student Success? |
Wildcat, Daniel Acting Presdient Haskell Indian Nations University Evans-Campbell, Tessa Co-Director, Indigenous Wellness Research Inst, Assoc Dean Acad Affair University of Washington Holder, Melissa Instructor of Social Science and Acting Dean of Students Haskell Indian Nations University Edwards, Janice Associate Professor of Social Work Howard University |
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12:45 PM - 2:15 PM | ||
Lunch Plenary Session: Creating a Crystalline Classroom: Building Urgency Around Transformative Teaching & Learning |
Nagaswami, Girija Chair, Department of English Community College of Philadelphia Medicine Bull, Burt Chief Dull Knife College Stommel, Jesse Author and Executive Director University of Mary Washington Rasmussen, Angela Spokane Community College Michael Morris, Sean Author and Executive Director University of Mary Washington |
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2:30 PM - 3:45 PM | ||
Academic Advising: Common Questions Asked About Redesign |
Hill, Chris Dean - Research, Planning, Institutional Effectiveness MiraCosta Community College Garza, Robert President Palo Alto College Adkins, Courtney Center for Community College Student Engagement |
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Designing Faculty Development for Student Success at Two Community Colleges |
Brazell, Greg Director of the Center for Engagement and Learning (CEAL) Pierce College Bates, Michael Dean of Teaching, Learning, & Distance Education Harper College Whalen, Stephanie Assistant Professor, Dept of Academic Success Harper College Broxson, Thomas District Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Pierce College (WA) |
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Facilitating the Dream: Increasing Equity and Enrollment through Collaborative K-12 Partnerships |
Broadie, Paul President Housatonic Community College and Gateway Community College Sheriff, Keima Director, Gateway to College Montgomery County Community College Mathern, Nick Vice President of Programs Gateway to College National Network Ho, Katy VP Academic Affairs Portland Community College |
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Leveraging Federal Grant Opportunities to Support Student Success |
Taylor, Judy JCCI Resource Development Services, Inc Edington, Pamela President Dutchess Community College Gambino, Ellen Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services Dutchess Community College Frank-Alston, Melissa M. Executive Vice President, Academic Affairs/Institut Augusta Technical College |
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Promise with a Purpose: What’s Working in Designing Urban and Rural Equity-Minded Promise Programs? |
DeAlejandro, Krissy Executive Director tnAchieves Wise, Anthony President Pellissippi State Community College Plotkin, Hal College Promise Campaign Munoz, Mike Vice President of Student Support Services Long Beach City College |
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Stories from the Field – OER Degree Initiative Colleges on the 3 Year Project |
Musil, Becky Dean of Teaching and Learning Odessa College Shapiro, Peter Director of Creative Learning Services Florida State College at Jacksonville Heilstedt, Sally Dean of Instruction Lake Washington Institute of Technology Preston, James Vice President of Educational Services West Hills College Lemoore |
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Building State Coaching Communities for Student Success: the SSCN Guided Pathways Coaching Program |
Girardi, Amy Jobs for the Future |
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Digital Learning from Strategy to Application |
Hosie, Lewis Research Associate II/Instructional System Coordinator WestEd Zapf, Jason Manager of Learning Design and Innovation Northeast WI Technical College Guth, Scott Mt. San Antonio College Mincheff, Daniel Northeast Wisconsin Technical College |
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Meeting Students Where They Are: Promising Practices to Make Math Learning Meaningful for Students. |
Willie, Joann Educational Technician/ Tutor Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Morris, Jennifer Dean of Foundational Studies College of Menominee Nation Crosswait III, Earle Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College Klipple, Karon Senior Director, Carnegie Math Pathways WestEd |
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Persistence, Support, and Pathways: Keys to Unchaining the Gates to Mathematics Success |
Matsuoka, Eric Developmental Math Coordinator University of Hawaii Leeward CC Puente, Michael Paul Math Faculty Richland College Browne, Eleanor Professor Richland College Jones, Anthony Dean Tallahassee Community College Ojiri, Reina Instructor CC and Lead Instructor for MATH 75 and 78/100 Leeward Community College Holton, Kalynda Tallahassee Community College |
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Preparation and Implementation of Guided Pathways: Lessons Learned from Mid-sized and Large Institutions |
Woodson, Heather Dean of Arts and Sciences Gaston College Cook, Charles Provost/EVP for Academic Affairs Austin Community College District Goehner, Kyle Associate Professor Community College of Baltimore County Thomason, Susan AVP, Teaching & Learning Excellence Austin Community College District Walker, Monica Dean, Developmental Education and Special Academic Programs Community College of Baltimore County |
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Transitioning the Culture from Data Based to Data Driven: An Inquiry of Equity, Persistence, & Student Success |
Copeland, Kristopher Executive Dean Liberal Arts North Lake College Dempsey, Matthew Executive Dean Math/Science North Lake College Floyd, Shawnda Vice President of Academic Affairs North Lake College |
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A Method to the Madness: Implementing Multiple, Complementary Guided Pathways Reforms Concurrently in Tennessee |
Brown, Amy Senior Research Assistant II Community College Research Center Lahr, Hana Senior Research Associate Community College Research Center Bubb, Terry Director of Advising and Testing Volunteer State Community College Amyx, Tim Director of Admissions and College Registrar Volunteer State Community College |
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Focus on Learning and Develop Coherence at the Same Time! Literacy at the Heart of Institutional Change |
Hogan, Nika English Professor Pasadena City College Rose, Shelagh Professor of ESL and Faculty Lead for PCC Pathways Pasadena City College |
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Promoting Student Parent Success: Promising Strategies for Community Colleges |
Snyder, Margaret Program Officer ECMC Foundation Reichlin-Cruse, Lindsey Study Director Institute for Women's Policy Research Goodman, Sandy Director National College Transition Network/World Education Angel, Amber Program Coordinator Family Resource Center at Los Angeles Valley College |
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We've Committed to Pathways, Now What?: Using Outcomes-Based Curriculum to Ensure Equitable Success Rates for All Students |
Mast, Gabriel Dean of Arts & Sciences Skagit Valley College Robertson, Gretchen Faculty Skagit Valley College Zwolenski, Kip Faculty Skagit Valley College |
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3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | ||
ATD Coaches Meeting | ||
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM | ||
Coffee Break in the DREAMWalk | ||
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | ||
2018 Cohort Meeting | ||
ATD 20 x 20 Presentations | ||
Group A: New Directions in Advising and Student Development |
Fried Goodnight, Maud Executive Director, University Center, Title V Rowan College of South Jersey - Cumberland |
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Group B: Excellence in Teaching = Increased Student Success | ||
Group C: Innovative Strategies for Engaging Students in their Learning | ||
Group D: Institutional-level Approaches to Reform | ||
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM | ||
TCU Reflection on DREAM 2019 | ||
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | ||
Aspen Fellows Meetup | ||
DREAM Scholars Reception | ||
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | ||
Project Success TCU Forum | ||
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | ||
#RealCollege and Holistic Student Supports Reception (Invite- only) | ||
Friday, February 22 | ||
Session Title | Speaker(s) | Handout |
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM | ||
Continental Breakfast in the DREAMWalk | ||
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM | ||
Registration Open | ||
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | ||
Team Times | ||
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | ||
Closing Plenary Session: Toward a Crystal Clear Future: Casting a Vision for the Way Forward |
Sorrell, Michael President Paul Quinn College |
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DREAM Scholars: One-of-a-Kind Crystals: Appreciating and Learning From Your Diverse Student Body |
Walls, Carol Montgomery College LaTray, Carmelita Little Priest Tribal College Joe, Ashley Navajo Technical University Parrish, Samantha Northeast State Community College Hardeman, Joye Professor Emerita Evergreen State College Power, Raymond Student- DREAM Scholar Pierce College (WA) Adam Djouma, Ahmat Mohawk Valley Community College Do, Cam Bunker Hill Community College Douglas Kahala-Earley, Marc University of Hawaii - Leeward Community College |
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10:30 AM - 12:45 PM | ||
Team Time | ||
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM | ||
South African Delegation Site Visit |