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  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CT
    C-11 - Data Drives Decisions: Using Dashboards to Inform Institutional Strategy
    Location: Crystal B, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Erica L. Orians – Michigan Community College Association
    Bob Haas – Marion Technical College
    Kimberly Hurns – Oakland Community College
    Promoting Student Success
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CT
    C-12 - Grading for Equity in Higher Education: Implications for Minority-Serving Institutions
    Location: Vevey 1-2, Second Floor (Swissotel)
    Ursula Pawlowski – Navajo Technical University
    Coleen Arviso – Navajo Technical University
    Promoting Student Success
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CT
    C-29 - Balancing Academic Rigor and Student Success
    Location: Crystal A, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Betsy J. Bannier – Lake Region State College
    Andy Wakeford – Lake Region State College
    Promoting Student Success
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CT
    C-31 - Empowering Learning: Leveraging AI for Smarter Test Preparation
    Location: Crystal C, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Lindy Gaudiano, PhD – Grand Canyon University
    Emily Pottinger, PhD – Grand Canyon University
    Promoting Student Success
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CT
    C-43 - Career Pathways: An Interactive Roadmap for Student Success
    Location: Montreux, Second Floor (Swissotel)
    Julie Obermark – Kaskaskia College
    George Evans – Kaskaskia College
    Amy Zanton – Kaskaskia College
    Promoting Student Success
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CT
    C-49 - More Than Just Words: DEI Action and Civic Engagement
    Location: Vevey 3-4, Second Floor (Swissotel)
    Rikkisha L. Gilmore-Byrd, DrPH, MS, MPH – Rasmussen University
    Mee Lee, BS – Rasmussen University
    Meagan Mueller, M.S. – Rasmussen University
    Promoting Student Success
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    C-57 - Access and Opportunity Revolution: Global Learning, Intercultural Fluency, Career Readiness
    Location: St. Gallen, Second Floor (Swissotel)
    Antoinette Boyd – Maryville University of St. Louis
    Brian Gant, EdD, A|CCISO – Maryville University of St. Louis
    Promoting Student Success
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    C-60 - Developing a Responsive AI Generative Mental Health Triage Website
    Location: Zurich A-C, First Floor (Swissotel)
    Cynthia R. Lindenmeyer, D.Min – American Public University System
    Ahmed Abaza – American Public University System
    Bizuayehu Nigatu – American Public University System
    Promoting Student Success
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    C-64 - State Responses to Dual Credit Credentialing Requirements
    Location: Montreux, Second Floor (Swissotel)
    Jennifer Zinth – Zinth Consulting, LLC
    Jenny L. Parks – Midwestern Higher Education Compact
    Carrie Wandler, Ed.D. – Midwestern Higher Education Compact
    Promoting Student Success
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CT
    C-84 - Being Student Success Champions: A Strengths-based Approach to Retention
    Location: Vevey 1-2, Second Floor (Swissotel)
    Kristen R. Lindsay – University of Findlay
    Liz Sabel – University of Findlay
    Promoting Student Success
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CT
    C-85 - Charting the Intersection of Student Success and Strategic Finance
    Location: Vevey 3-4, Second Floor (Swissotel)
    Promoting Student Success
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CT
    C-89 - Increase Persistence, Success, and Retention: 16-week to 8-week Courses
    Location: Zurich D, First Floor (Swissotel)
    Mike White, Master of Arts – Marion Technical College
    Amy Stahl, CPA, MBA – Marion Technical College
    Promoting Student Success
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CT
    C-91 - Transforming the Gateway Course Experience: A Call to Action
    Location: Montreux, Second Floor (Swissotel)
    Jody S. Fournier – Capital University
    Andrew K. Koch, PHD – Gardner Institute
    Deanna N. Wagner – Capital University
    Promoting Student Success
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CT
    C-98 - Assessing Academic Mindsets for Holistic Success in the Co-Curriculum
    Location: Plaza Ballroom, Lobby Level, East Tower (Hyatt)
    Leah Woodke, PhD – United Tribes Technical College
    Jolene M. DeCoteau – United Tribes Technical College
    Promoting Student Success
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CT
    C-105 - Leveraging a Cross-Divisional Partnership to Foster Student Well-Being
    Location: St. Gallen, Second Floor (Swissotel)
    Paul S. Hengesteg, PhD – Iowa State University of Science and Technology
    Erin Baldwin, MHA, MPH, FACHE – Iowa State University of Science and Technology
    Promoting Student Success
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CT
    C-116 - Enhancing Higher Education Access and Workforce Development in Oklahoma
    Location: Vevey 1-2, Second Floor (Swissotel)
    Brad Griffith – Colorado Department of Higher Education
    Stephanie Beauchamp, EdD – Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
    Promoting Student Success
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CT
    C-117 - From Recommendations to Implementation to Evidence: Student Success as QI
    Location: Montreux, Second Floor (Swissotel)
    Brett L. Bruner – Wichita State University
    Ashlie R. Jack – Wichita State University
    Promoting Student Success
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CT
    C-120 - No More Developmental Math: Increasing Access to College Level Math
    Location: Vevey 3-4, Second Floor (Swissotel)
    Bambi C. Jones – Lake Land College
    Sarah Harley – Lake Land College
    Promoting Student Success
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CT
    C-122 - Unlikely Allies: Admissions and Academics for First-Session Retention
    Location: Michigan 1, Concourse Level, East Tower (Hyatt)
    Anna Selga – American InterContinental University System
    Aimee S. Dujua – American InterContinental University System
    Promoting Student Success
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    C-129 - Advancing Student Success Through a Centralized Advising Strategy
    Location: Vevey 1-2, Second Floor (Swissotel)
    Keith Kramme, BSBA – Midland University
    Beth Shultz, BFA, MLIS – Midland University
    Amanda Timmerman, B.S. – Midland University
    Promoting Student Success
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    C-136 - Supporting Student Success One App at a Time
    Location: Vevey 3-4, Second Floor (Swissotel)
    Sonya E. Watkins – University of Central Oklahoma
    Steven J. Hawks – University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
    Jason Rivera – Ball State University
    Promoting Student Success
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    C-137 - The Retention/Enrollment Forum: A Cross-Campus Approach to Student Success
    Location: Montreux, Second Floor (Swissotel)
    James L. Bell – Northwestern Oklahoma State University
    Steven J. Maier – Northwestern Oklahoma State University
    Calleb Mosburg – Northwestern Oklahoma State University
    Promoting Student Success
  • Tuesday, Apr 8th
    9:00 AM - 9:45 AM CT
    C-154 - Café Approach to Mental Health Across Campus and the Community
    Location: Crystal C, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Jonathon A. Wade, PhD – Danville Area Community College
    Promoting Student Success
  • Tuesday, Apr 8th
    10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CT
    C-170 - We're on the Same Team! Partnering for Student-Athlete Academic Success
    Location: Plaza Ballroom, Lobby Level, East Tower (Hyatt)
    Brent Yoder – Friends University
    Rob Ramseyer – Friends University
    Promoting Student Success