Wednesday, October 24, 2007

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

SAT®Test Center Supervisor Workshop

The SAT Test Center Supervisor Workshop is a FREE professional development opportunity for educators who administer the SAT. This half-day workshop will highlight what's new for this year as well as some initiatives we are considering. In this interactive three-hour session, attendees will learn best practices and specific strategies they can use to ensure the highest-quality testing experience for students. Representatives from the College Board and Educational Testing Service will lead this workshop.

Please note:  this workshops requires a separate registration.  Click here to register via email.

Speaker(s):

Steve Kotten, Director, SAT Program Operations, The College Board, NY
Suzette Stone-Busa, Director Assessment Operations, The College Board, NY
Ray Nicosia, Privacy Protection Officer/Office of Testing Integrity, Educational Testing Service, NJ

2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

AP® Vertical Teaming: From Theory to Praxis

AP Vertical Teams® support equitable educational opportunities and have narrowed achievement gaps among diverse student populations. Although worth the effort, establishing a vertical team can be challenging. This session will serve as a survival guide for teachers and administrators who want to create and sustain a vertical team. Participants will learn strategies that apply to vertical teaming in any discipline and across any levels. They will explore the theory behind vertical teaming as well as tips for building the collegial atmosphere in which vertical teams thrive.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

Michele Brannon, Vertical Team Coordinator, Hoover High School, AL
Chad Cooley, English Department Chair, Hoover High School, AL
Dennis Fare, Teacher, Hackensack High School, NJ
Mark Porto, Principal, Hackensack High School, NJ

Topics(s):

Administration, Teaching & Learning

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Creating a Culture of Success: Varied Approaches to a Common Issue

Leaders at Riverside Community College District and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College recognized that students needed more preparation to ensure a smooth transition from high school to college and postsecondary success. In response, the colleges built strategic partnerships with local high schools to implement multifaceted programs that help students at various stages of their academic careers. This session will cover the ways that each of these programs utilizes intervention, orientation, assessment, and preparation to promote college readiness. Participants will learn numerous strategies for preparing their students for college success.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

Deborah DiThomas, Interim Vice Chancellor, Student Services and Operations, Riverside Community College District, CA
Deborah Harmon, Director of Counseling, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, NC

Topics(s):

Administration

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Education Professionals Spoke, We Listened: New Features on www.collegeboard.com

In the fall of 2007, the College Board's education professionals' website will have new content, new features, and a new look. The result of a year-long development process, which included extensive input from educators across the country, the improvements to the site will help educators find the tools and information they need to better connect students to college success. At this session, participants will see the latest developments on collegeboard.com and learn how to access the information and tools they need to better connect students to college success.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

Lori Blickers, Executive Director Educator Channel, The College Board, NY
Gigi Lamens, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, St. Joseph's College, NY

Topics(s):

Counseling

Primary Audience(s):

Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors, Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers, Institutional Researchers, School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Millennial Students: What Do We Know and What Does It Mean for Admissions?

To paint a realistic picture of today's college applicants, admissions and education research professionals will share knowledge about the new generation of students. Can we trust the popular conceptions about millennial students and the assumptions behind these perspectives? What does longitudinal research say about generational change among college students? What do the data show us about the current group's gender, racial, and ethnic differences? What motives and expectations drive students in this century? Attendees will learn answers to these questions from authorities on generational change and develop techniques to more actively and constructively involve parents in their children’s college searches.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

Richard A. Hesel, Principal and Co-Founder, Art & Science Group, MD
John Pryor, Director, Cooperative Institutional Research, University of California, Los Angeles

Topics(s):

Admission/Enrollment

Primary Audience(s):

Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Financial Aid Awards from Coast to Coast - Why are they Different?

Institutional differences in data collection, need analysis and aid awards contribute to the complexity of the aid process. In this session, aid professionals from different types of schools will discuss financial aid forms and procedures, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), and the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE®. Participants will learn about a variety of approaches to need analysis as well as tools to better meet their students' financial aid needs.

Speaker(s):

Julia Benz, Director of Student Financial Aid, The Ohio State University, OH
Karen Cooper, Director of Financial Aid, Stanford University, CA
Aida Mirante, Director of Financial Aid, Salve Regina University, RI

Topics(s):

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Primary Audience(s):

Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Making College Counseling Fun

A strong college-awareness curriculum fosters a college-going culture that empowers high school students. At this session, a school counselor will present unique and engaging activities used to build students’ knowledge about the college admissions process, their awareness of higher education institutions, and their familiarity with campus services. Participants will learn how to develop contests, scavenger hunts, and other creative lesson plans that they can use at their schools to enhance their counseling services.

Speaker(s):

Sharon Gross Hershman, Guidance Counselor, IN-Tech Academy, NY
Kris Harvey, Associate Director, CollegeEd, The College Board, NY

Topics(s):

Counseling

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Promoting Access for Students with Disabilities: Obtaining Accommodations on College Board Tests

For the SAT® and its other tests, the College Board provides a wide range of accommodations for students with disabilities. This session will cover eligibility criteria, application processes, and general guidelines for ensuring that students obtain the accommodations they need. Participants will receive crucial information about changes to the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) process at the College Board and learn specific information about what constitutes a disability, the functional limitations that result from various disabilities, as well as strategies for obtaining the appropriate accommodations for students with diverse needs.

Speaker(s):

Steven Pereira, Executive Director, Services for Students with Disabilities, The College Board, NY
Jill Green, Director, Services for Students with Disabilities, The College Board, NY
Donna Zanolla, Director, Services for Students with Disabilities, The College Board, NY

Topics(s):

Counseling

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

SAT® Preparation Resources: Getting Students Ready for the Test

To broaden student access to SAT preparation and to college success, the College Board offers the SAT Readiness Program™, a collection of materials and tools that are all either free or low-cost. The program includes print and online resources for students and schools, as well as professional development events for educators. At this session, participants will learn how utilize The Official SAT Study Guide™, The Official SAT Online Course™, The Official SAT Teacher’s Guide™, and SAT Professional Development™ to better serve students.

Speaker(s):

Cindy Day, Associate Director, SAT Readiness Program, The College Board, NY
Chris Parente, Associate Director, SAT Readiness Program, The College Board, NY

Topics(s):

Teaching & Learning

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

2:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Native American Students: Increasing Academic Access and Success

Native American students remain the most underrepresented and underserved group in higher education. To correct this disparity, what institutional changes need to be implemented—and by whom? At this panel discussion, experts will present recent research and data on the barriers to Native American student success. Attendees will gain strategies to improve postsecondary schooling for Native Americans and participate in an open forum about the best ways to make an impact on these students’ outcomes. The session will also cover the Native American Student Advocacy Initiative, a source for information and support from the College Board.

Speaker(s):

Stan Maliszewski (moderator), Clinical Associate Professor, The University of Arizona, AZ
Jarrid Whitney, Dean of Enrollment, Notre Dame de Namur University, CA
Carmen Lopez, Executive Director of the Harvard University Native American Program, Harvard University, MA
Bryan Whish, Associate Director of Admissions, Northern Arizona University, AZ
Jennifer White, Student Recruitment and Retention Specialist, Arizona State University, AZ

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

College-Access Marketing and Sustainability

Shifting student demographics and the increasing demands of a knowledge-based economy have led to college-access initiatives across the U.S. However, planning and implementing an access program is no guarantee of success. North Carolina, a national leader in college access, has developed an effective model for increasing college access. Participants in this session will learn from representatives of the North Carolina program about how to develop a comprehensive marketing strategy, build partnerships across educational institutions, and design a plan with sustainability components to promote a program’s success.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

George Dixon, Vice Provost Emeritus/Senior Consultant, The University of North Carolina System Office, NC
Joe Watts, Director, National College Access Partnership, The University of North Carolina System Office, NC

Topics(s):

Admission/Enrollment

Primary Audience(s):

Enrollment Managers, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

The AP Course Audit: Taking it to the Next Level

In January 2007, content coordinators from Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Maryland met with the district’s AP teachers to support the College Board’s required AP Course Audit. While developing mandatory, shared syllabi, the teachers and administrators met unexpected challenges and reaped unforeseen benefits. This session will cover each stage of the district’s audit implementation and each lesson learned, Participants will brainstorm about possible next steps with the audit to enhance student outcomes. They will also take home district-based strategies for comparing AP classroom practices, advancing consistent expectations, and designing targeted assessment tools that support rigorous AP instruction.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

Gregory Pilewski, Director of Curriculum, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD
Terry Poisson, Coordinator Social Studies, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD
Paula Schnabel, AP Social Studies Teacher, Severna Park High School, MD
Lynn Whittington, Assistant. Superintendent for Instructional Services, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD

Topics(s):

Teaching & Learning

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

College Board Financial Aid Services: What's New for 2008-2009?

In October 2006, under the direction of FASSAC, the College Board launched the "smarter" PROFILE and a new, streamlined, more logical financial aid application for students. At this session, participants will learn the results of this system’s first year. They will also receive a preview of enhancements to PROFILE for the 2008-09 cycle and learn how these improvements can provide better customization and service for schools and scholarship programs. Planned changes to IM, IDOC, and FAST will also be discussed.

Speaker(s):

Sally Donahue, Director of Financial Aid and Chair, FASSAC, Harvard College, MA
Myra Smith, Executive Director of Financial Aid Services, The College Board, VA

Topics(s):

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Primary Audience(s):

Admission Officers, Financial Aid Officers

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

College Preparation Groups: Helping Students on the Road to College

Many counselors at secondary schools work with students whose parents did not attend college. This population faces many disadvantages in the application process. Even students whose parents or siblings went to college can be nervous about the transition from high school. At this session, participants will explore a complete group curriculum that prepares first-generation students for college by covering such topics as choosing a school, filling out applications, and filing for financial aid. The goal of this session is to provide participants with comprehensive instruction on conducting these groups, with tested strategies for overcoming obstacles that may arise.

Speaker(s):

Robyn Tsacoumangos, Counselor, Hillwood High School, TN
Jennifer Barrow, Counselor, Sanderson High School, NC
Melissa Kleiner, Counselor, Quaker Valley Middle School, PA

Topics(s):

Counseling

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, Institutional Researchers

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Jumpstart to College

In the summer of 2006 and 2007, Texas A&M conducted a workshop for 9-12 graders serving 1500+ students in seven regions around the State of Texas. Targeted at schools with large numbers of low-income and underrepresented students, the program emphasized the importance of attending college while focusing on strategies to pay for it. At this session, participants will learn how Texas A&M planned and conducted its highly effective event. They will also discuss the importance of disseminating financial aid information early in low-income students’ schooling and learn about the impact community involvement can have on the success of college access programs.

Speaker(s):

Lynn Barnes, Director of Outreach, Texas A&M University, TX
Tricia Cisneros, Assistant Director Financial Aid, Texas A&M University, TX

Topics(s):

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Primary Audience(s):

Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Maximizing the Benefits of the PSAT/NMSQT® Program to Build College Readiness

Schools are using AP Potential™ and other PSAT/NMSQT resources to assess their students, improve their academic performance, and prepare them for college. This session will cover ways to maximize the impact of PSAT/NMSQT information and feedback on student outcomes. Participants will learn how to use PSAT/NMSQT’s school- and district-level reports to target and address their students’ learning needs. They will also explore tools and methods for developing college-going cultures at their schools. 

Speaker(s):

Jessica Tai, Associate Director, PSAT/NMSQT, The College Board, NY
William C. Bassell, Principal, Long Island City High School, NY
Rita Magier, Former Regional Senior Assessment Coordinator, NYC Department of Education, NY
Kim Laboy, Former Special Assistant in the Office of Secondary Schools, NYC Department of Education, NY

Topics(s):

Counseling

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Teacher-Parent Partnerships: Closing the Achievement Gap by Empowering Parents and Students

The achievement gap continues to be of great concern to educators across the United States. Partnerships like AVID, College Bound San Diego, and Poway Unified School District are models for success in addressing this issue through strong teacher-parent connections. Such teamwork supports student attainment, which reduces the achievement gap and promotes college access for all. Participants will learn best practices for fostering positive and productive parent-teacher communication, and will develop strategies for working with parents to elevate students’ attainment and prepare them for college success.

Speaker(s):

Marsha Dodson, Chair, College Bound San Diego, CA
Martha Parham, Director Alternative Programs, Poway Unified School District, CA
Joyce Suber, Region 9 Director, AVID, CA
Darlene Willis, Co-Founder, College Bound Educational Radio Program and Empowering Parents, CA

Topics(s):

Administration

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

The Role of Financial Aid Administrators in Enrollment Management

Lately, financial aid administrators are so focused on their offices’ technical, legal, and day-to-day operations that they aren’t engaged in their institutions’ enrollment management processes. Enrollment managers and admissions officers should work together, both to increase their programs’ efficiency and to stay current with campuswide financial issues. At this session, participants will learn how to build partnerships between enrollment and financial aid offices. These relationships will better meet students’ needs, broadening access to higher education among underrepresented groups while improving retention at colleges and universities.

Speaker(s):

Julia Benz, Director of Student Financial Aid, The Ohio State University, OH
Chemene L. Crawford, Dean, Student Affairs, College of Southern Nevada, NV
Joellen Silberman, Vice President for Enrollment, Kalamazoo College, MI

Topics(s):

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Primary Audience(s):

Enrollment Managers, Institutional Researchers

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Understanding and Using College-Bound Seniors and Integrated Reports

At this session, participants will learn about two of the College Board’s summary reports that are available to high schools and districts: the College-Bound Seniors report (which contains cohort-based SAT® data) and the District/School Integrated Summary report (which contains SAT, PSAT/NMSQT®, and AP® data). The leaders of the session will provide an overview of each report and its data.  A representative from a high school district will review how they use the reports provided to make more informed decisions regarding their curriculum and planning. They will take questions about data related to particular schools and districts. In addition to a deeper understanding of the two reports, participants will come away with strategies for using the reports to identify specific factors affecting college readiness rates at their institutions.

Speaker(s):

Teri Thomas, Assistant Director, Research & Analysis, The College Board, NY
Ellen Sawtell, Director, Research & Analysis, The College Board, NY
K. Anne Lewis, Director of Student Services, Loudoun County Public Schools, VA

Topics(s):

Administration, Counseling, Teaching & Learning

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Thursday, October 25, 2007

8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

EXCELeratorTM Schools: Progress and Lessons Learned

The EXCELerator Schools project—which partners the College Board with urban school districts across the U.S.—seeks to radically increase college readiness and success by exposing students to challenging coursework in high school and providing them with the support they need to succeed. At this session, teachers, students and administrators  from participating schools will share their experiences of the program’s first year and discuss EXCELerator's impact on their schools’ cultures. First-year results will be presented and the panel will discuss how the EXCELerator model has transformed their practices and developed skills for promoting college readiness at their own schools.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

David Carmody, EXCELerator Schools Coach, Denver, CO
Elaine Smith, AP Teacher, Woodrow Wilson Senior High School, DC
Aleksandar Gutalj, Student, Samuel Wolfson High School, FL
Quincy Williams, Student, Al Raby High School, IL
Eric Bergholm, EXCELerator Schools Coach, Hillsborough County, The College Board, FL
Frances Haithcock, Senior Director EXCELerator Schools, The College Board, NY

Topics(s):

Administration

Primary Audience(s):

School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

The Canary in the Coal Mine: What the SAT® Tells Us About What Kids Know

The reading, writing, and math sections of the SAT measure skills directly related to college success, and SAT performance data reveal much about students’ preparation for college. This session will provide an overview of the kinds of SAT questions students find easy and difficult, with analysis of common error patterns. Participants will discuss the meaning of SAT scores within the broader context of standards-based education and the College Board Standards for College Success. They will also learn techniques for using the SAT to assess their own students’ academic strengths and weaknesses.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

Thomas Van Essen, Senior Assessment Director, Educational Testing Service, NJ
Kathleen Williams, Vice President, The College Board, NY

Topics(s):

Teaching & Learning

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Tonight’s Top 10 List: Problems with College Admissions

This part-whimsical, part-serious workshop explores the current state of college admissions from the university and the high school perspectives. Participants should arrive ready to laugh, scratch their heads, and ponder the ways that people on both sides contribute to the problems with the admissions process. The goal of this session is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to deal with the most urgent concerns of the people involved and develop strategies for addressing these issues.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

Jon Boeckenstedt, Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management, DePaul University, IL
Frank Sachs, Director, College Counseling, Blake School, MN

Topics(s):

Admission/Enrollment

Primary Audience(s):

Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Aid for Undocumented Students: An Open Discussion

Approximately two million undocumented children live in the U.S. These students face enormous obstacles when pursuing higher education, particularly in obtaining the financing they need to make college a reality. The leaders of this session will discuss various state and institutional initiatives designed to broaden undocumented students’ access to postsecondary schooling, with a focus on these policies’ legal ramifications. They will also explore the challenges in funding students whose eligibility for aid and employment is questionable. Participants will learn practical strategies for working with undocumented students, including methods for calculating contributions for parents who don’t have official job records.

Speaker(s):

Sally Donahue, Director of Financial Aid and Chair, FASSAC, Harvard College, MA
Joe Paul Case, Dean/Director of Financial Aid, Amherst College, MA
Joseph Pettibon, Assistant Provost for Student Financial Aid, Texas A&M University, TX

Topics(s):

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Developing the Big Picture: How Postsecondary Institutions Support Student Persistence

The College Board Pilot Study on Student Retention has expanded the empirical record of how institutional policy affects student persistence in college. The study centers on two newly piloted surveys: one on student experiences and behaviors, the other on institutional policies and practices. The researchers’ findings reveal both the practices that build student persistence and the mechanisms that link institutional efforts to retention. Participants in this session will learn how the study’s implications can impact future policy and practice at their institutions.

Speaker(s):

Don Hossler, Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Indiana University, IN
Mary Ziskin, Senior Associate Director, Project on Academic Success, Indiana University, IN

Topics(s):

Admission/Enrollment

Primary Audience(s):

Enrollment Managers, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Education on the Stump: How the 2008 Election Will Shape U.S. Education

Next year’s election has the potential to change political leadership in the U.S. on all levels, from the state house to the White House. As the national and state campaigns gain momentum, education reform will emerge as a key issue. At this session, participants will learn about notable campaigns, hear political observers’ insights into the candidates’ likely platforms for 2008, and find out about the questions that will define this coming election season and future education reforms. This vital information and analysis will help them affect political change that meets the needs of today’s students, teachers, and schools.

Speaker(s):

D'Arcy Phillps, Vice President, Van Scoyoc and Associates, DC
Craig Jerald, Policy Director, Strong American Schools, DC

Topics(s):

Administration

Primary Audience(s):

School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Global Curriculum: A Mandate for Survival

All of us on Earth increasingly rely on one another for food, health, peace, and prosperity. To succeed as human beings, we must understand our neighbors’ diverse needs, values, and perspectives. Without this awareness, we will fail in every realm, from business to medicine to human rights. As educators, we must help young people become engaged, informed participants in the world. Each of us must show students how life is lived beyond their corner of the planet. At this session, attendees will learn the dimensions and potential of implementing a global curriculum—an essential part of learning and a vital tool for progress.

Speaker(s):

Agnes Armao, Professor of English, Atlantic Cape Community College, NJ
Allen Fossbender, Superintendent of Schools, Easton, Redding and Region 9 School District, CT
Doris Helms, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Clemson University, SC
Joshua Meyers, Academic Director, Clayton High School, MO
Lester Monts (moderator), Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, University of Michigan, MI
Missye Tyler, AP Coordinator and Teacher, Episcopal Collegiate School, AR
Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco, The Courtney Sale Ross University Professor of Globalization and Education, New York University, NY

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Preparing Native American Students for Higher Education: Partnerships that Work

Historically, Native American students have benefited the least from public education. Recent data indicate that Native Americans have the lowest matriculation rates and the highest attrition rates of all students in the U.S. Partnerships between secondary schools and higher educational institutions can help address these problems. This session will show how collaboration can enhance Native American students' academic success, boosting enrollment in higher-level courses and increasing access to higher education. Participants will learn how to build effective partnerships that improve educational outcomes for Native Americans.

Speaker(s):

Frank Coenraad, School Counselor, Juneau-Douglas High School, AK
Stan Maliszewski, Clinical Associate Professor, The University of Arizona, AZ
Joe Nelson, Associate Vice Provost, University of Alaska-Southeast, AK

Topics(s):

Admission/Enrollment

Primary Audience(s):

Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

School Counselor Accountability: Data-Based Programs that Work

Counselors, along with administrators, teachers, and other school staff, share accountability for student outcomes. Counseling programs with data-driven accountability systems can bring about positive changes in grades, course enrollment patterns, and other indicators of student success. At this session, participants will examine the potential impact of school counselors on student outcomes, explore existing data on the effects of school counseling, and learn how to implement accountability systems that promote student success.

Speaker(s):

Chris Janson, Assistant Professor, University of North Florida, FL
Carolyn Stone, Professor, University of North Florida, FL
Pat Smith, Director, Guidance Services, Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL

Topics(s):

Counseling

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

The Changing Landscape of Loans: Preferred Lender Lists

It is a common practice to develop preferred lender lists to help students identify institutions that meet their financial needs. At this session, participants will explore the potential benefits and shortcomings of such lists as well as the ethical considerations and legal regulations involved. They will review the negotiated rule-making process recent media coverage of lender list construction, the latest issues and trends related to lender lists, and the lists’ impact on institutional and student interests.

Speaker(s):

Christine McGuire, Director of Financial Aid, Boston University, MA
Patricia Reilly, Director of Financial Aid, Tufts University, MA
Michael B. Goldstein, Member of the Firm and Practice Leader, Higher Education, Dow Lohnes PLLC, DC

Topics(s):

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Primary Audience(s):

Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

The Democratic Mission of the Public High School: From Vision to Practice

The public high school is responsible for preparing students for academic and civic success while helping them identify and pursue compelling postsecondary opportunities. This mission presents complex challenges to public school staffs: developing strong academic cultures, recruiting and retaining world-class faculties, building communities of respect and trust, narrowing achievement gaps, and producing citizens who are knowledgeable and engaged. At this session, participants will explore these challenges and learn effective strategies for meeting them. 

Speaker(s):

Robert Weintraub, Headmaster, Brookline High School, MA
Diane Lande, Dean of Students, Brookline High School, MA
Adrian Mims, Dean of Students, Brookline High School, MA

Topics(s):

Teaching & Learning

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

The Male Initiative Project: Boosting College Enrollment of Minority Males

DePaul University and the Chicago Public Schools Male Initiative Project have joined forces to increase the number of African American and Latino American males attending college. Twenty-five schools are participating in the project and have implemented mentoring programs that address the academic, social, emotional, career, and cultural needs of minority males. At this session, attendees will review data about the results of this initiative. They will also learn how to use higher education resources to boost college enrollment rates among Black and Latino males in their districts.

Speaker(s):

Glenna Ousley, Director Community Outreach, DePaul University, IL
Brian Spittle, Assistant Vice President Enrollment Management, DePaul University, IL
Andrew Williams, Brotherhood Founder, DePaul University, IL
Shelby Wyatt, MIP Coordinator, Kenwood Academy High School, IL

Topics(s):

Counseling

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Update on the Work of the National Commission on Community Colleges

The College Board has convened an 11-member National Commission on Community Colleges, which includes education leaders from around the country. The Commission is examining the critical role that community colleges play in American education and will make recommendations on how the influence of these institutions can be expanded to respond to the challenges facing the nation. The Commission's report will be issued later this year—in time to advance its recommendations for the 2008 elections. This session will focus on the work of the Commission and preview some of its findings to be presented in its final report.

Speaker(s):

Stephen Handel, Director, National Office of Community College Initiatives, The College Board, NY
Augustine Gallego, Commission Chair & President Emeritus, San Diego Community College District, CA
Ronald Williams, Vice President, Community College Initiatives, The College Board, DC

Topics(s):

Administration

Primary Audience(s):

Enrollment Managers, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Making the Grade: Increasing College Access for Undocumented Immigrant Students

This workshop examines the opportunities and challenges faced by undocumented students in their access to college. Participants will learn about the two basic models of in-state laws that opened the doors of higher education to undocumented students. Presenters will share strategies employed at K-12, public and private universities to maximize the reach of the first in-state tuition laws passed in the U.S. The session will also include advocacy efforts around access to financial aid and the current campaign in two states to achieve similar legislation.

Speaker(s):

Janet Lopez, Office of the Colorado Governor, CO
Adriana Flores-Ragade (moderator), Manager SAT Outreach, College Board, CA
Alfred R. Herrera, Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Partnerships, UCLA Division of Undergraduate Education, CA
Alejandra Rincon, National Director of University Alliances, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, CA
Melody Rodriguez, Director, HOLA Program, Armstrong Atlantic University, GA

Topics(s):

Admission/Enrollment

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Achieving Access and Awareness Throughout South Carolina

The college access continuum in South Carolina includes such initiatives as SC GEAR UP, the HEAP program, College Goal Sunday, and the state’s scholarship and grant programs. At this session, policy-makers and higher education officials from South Carolina will describe these innovative programs while showing their effects on parent and student awareness of college planning and financial aid. The presenters will also discuss the future of South Carolina’s college-access initiatives. Participants will come away with best practices for promoting access to postsecondary education on the state level.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

Sjanna Coriarty, Research and Evaluation Manager, South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, SC
Franklin Davis, HEAP Coordinator, South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, SC
Gerrick Hampton, Scholarship Coordinator, South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, SC
Tajuanna Massie, Associate Director of Student Services, South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, SC
Rae McPherson, Program Manager, South GEAR UP, South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, SC
Reginald Adams, Program Manager, South GEAR UP, South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, SC
Lorna Manglona-Williams, Scholarship Coordinator, South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, SC
Derrah Q. Cassidy, Assistant Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, University of South Carolina, SC

Topics(s):

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

AP® in the Real World: How a Large Urban School District Gave Access to All

The Long Beach Unified School District, a 2003 Broad Award Winning Urban School District and 2007 Broad finalist, has successfully opened access to its Advanced Placement program. Join educators from Long Beach as they offer their perspective about transforming school cultures district wide. Attendees will learn how site and district AP Leadership Teams and data driven strategies are effective tools for increasing AP enrollment. Attendees will develop the ability to plan and implement AP Summer Institutes, an AP Summer Bridge program, AP Cafe, and AP tutorials to support student access to rigorous coursework.

Speaker(s):

Cheryl Cornejo, High School Administrative Assistant, Long Beach Unified School District, CA
Christine Godfrey, AP Art History Teacher, Long Beach Unified School District, CA
Wendy Hayes-Ebright, GATE/AP Coordinator, Long Beach Unified School District, CA
Paula Libby, AP/AVID Coordinator, Long Beach Unified School District, CA

Topics(s):

Teaching & Learning

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

An Opportunity for Change: Reauthorizing No Child Left Behind and the Higher Education Act

Both No Child Left Behind and the Higher Education Act will expire this year. This major legislative convergence presents Congress and the Bush administration with a unique opportunity to promote college readiness and to increase postsecondary matriculation and success. Leading educational policy experts will offer their insights into these issues, while providing an overview of pending legislation and public recommendations by the College Board and others. Participants will strengthen their understanding of the legislative process and the factors surrounding the reauthorization of these acts.

Speaker(s):

Kristin Conklin, Senior Adviser, U.S. Department of Education, DC
Bethany Little, Vice President, Alliance for Education Excellent, DC

Topics(s):

Administration

Primary Audience(s):

School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

College Admissions and the Media

In national and local media, the number of news stories about college admissions has been growing. These articles often fail to reflect the realities of students, educators, and postsecondary institutions. At this session, reporters and your colleagues will discuss particular types of admissions stories and why they create media buzz while other kinds do not. Participants will get practical advice about working more effectively with journalists and learn strategies for supporting the ongoing coverage of admissions trends while increasing its accuracy.

Speaker(s):

Gloria Mueller, Coordinator of College Counseling, Glenbrook South High School, IL
Mabel Freeman, Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience, The Ohio State University, OH
Pamela Horne (moderator), Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of Admissions, Purdue University, IN
Justin Pope, Higher Education Reporter, Associated Press, MA

Topics(s):

Admission/Enrollment

Primary Audience(s):

Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Development and Financial Aid Working Together

Development and financial aid offices share a common goal: increasing monies for student scholarships. Yet the two groups' efforts often do not align. At this session, representatives from two institutions will describe how they are cultivating relationships between development and financial aid. They will discuss ways to train staff to secure funding that suits donors' needs as well as the college's interests, both short and long term. Participants will review FERPA requirements for donors and institutions, and they will learn strategies for building cross-departmental partnerships at their institutions.

Speaker(s):

Carolyn Lindley, University Director of Financial Aid, Northwestern University, IL
Dan Mann, Director of Financial Aid, University of Illinois, IL
Matt Ter Molen, Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations and Development, Northwestern University, IL

Topics(s):

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Primary Audience(s):

Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Letters of Recommendation: What Is Expected?

Letters of recommendation provide essential information to admissions officers. However, the teachers and counselors writing these letters are often unaware of the scope of their impact. What is expected of teacher and counselor letters? How is each used? How can teachers and counselors with large caseloads efficiently convey important information to admissions officers? Admissions professionals will discuss the use of letters of recommendation across a number of institutions and will learn strategies for counselors and teachers writing these letters.

Speaker(s):

Christine Scott, Director of College Counseling, The Masters School, NY
Louis Hirsh, Director of Admission, University of Delaware, DE
Peter Johnson, Senior Associate Director of Admission, Columbia University, NY
Robert Jackson, Associate Director of Major Gifts, Yale University, CT

Topics(s):

Admission/Enrollment, Counseling

Primary Audience(s):

Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Our Journey Through SpringBoard® - Success Factors

SpringBoard is a College Board program that offers an integrated, standards-based framework for English language arts and mathematics instruction in grades 6 through 12. This session will provide an overview of the support framework—on the administrator, teacher, and student levels—necessary for the program’s success. Participants will hear about districts' accomplishments with SpringBoard, step-by-step experiences with implementing the program, and its diverse capabilities for enhancing and monitoring student achievement. Presenters will share the alliance they have created to support each other that strengthens their capacity to scale the program.   Attendees will come away with an understanding of SpringBoard's role in advancing a college readiness curriculum that enriches every student's educational experience.

Speaker(s):

Robbie Preefer, SpringBoard Coordinator, Department of Safe Schools, FL
Dianne Lovett, Senior Director of Advanced Studies, Orange County Public Schools, FL
Kathleen Brady, SpringBoard Coordinator, Department of Advanced Academics, Broward Schools, FL

Topics(s):

Teaching & Learning

Primary Audience(s):

School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Partnering for Success: Strategies that Work

Today's educators face a great challenge: equip students with different backgrounds to meet the same rigors of college life. Partnerships between secondary and postsecondary institutions can help facilitate the academic transition from high school to the university. These relationships provide substantial benefits for the students and institutions involved. At this session, representatives from three such partnerships will share the lessons they have learned. Participants will learn ways for school systems and higher education institutions to cooperate effectively so to engage and prepare all students for the next phase of their educations.

Speaker(s):

Kathrynn Adams, Dana Professor of Psychology and Early College Liaison, Guilford College, NC
Tony Lamair Burks II, Director of Magnet and Choice Schools, Guilford County Schools, NC
Amy Crowley, Gateway to College Program Director, Montgomery College, MD
Janet Johnson, High School Programs Director, Montgomery College, MD
Hope Ascher, Project Manager, Brevard Public Schools, FL
Lynn Demetriades, Accelerated Programs Specialist, Brevard Community College, FL
Stephen Handel (moderator), Director, National Office of Community College Initiatives, The College Board, NY
Genevieve Floyd, Coordinator of Partnerships, Montgomery County Public Schools, MD

Topics(s):

Administration

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Sleep Disorders and Their Impact on Student Success

The amount of sleep students had the night before significantly affects how much they will learn that day. Regular sleep bolsters classroom performance and fosters a positive attitude toward education while also improving other parts of students’ lives. Sleep deprivation, on the other hand, increases the likelihood of academic failure, behavioral problems, and depression. At this session, participants will learn about sleep disorders and their impact on students, exploring the stressors that lead to trouble with sleep. They will discuss strategies that educators can use to help their students get more rest.

Speaker(s):

Susan Zafarlotfi, Ph.D., Clinical Director, The Institute for Sleep and Wake Disorders, Hackensack University Medical Center, NJ

Topics(s):

Counseling

Primary Audience(s):

Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors, Institutional Researchers, School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Strategies for Equity in AP®: Supporting Students and Schools Across the U.S.

The College Board’s AP Start-Up Grant helps American high schools increase access to Advanced Placement® coursework. This grant initiative provides full support and funding to schools that have few AP courses or none at all, with three goals for each participating school: alleviating the financial burden of initiating an AP program, increasing academic rigor throughout the curriculum, and fostering a college-going culture for all students. At this session, participants will learn about the components of the AP Start-Up Grant program. They will also review best practices for establishing and sustaining equitable AP programs at their institutions.

Speaker(s):

Robyn Jackson, AP School Advisor, CORE Educational Consulting, DC
Karin Kusuda, Associate Director, EXCELerator Schools,, The College Board, NY
Danny Lawrence, AP School Advisor, College Board Consultant, NC

Topics(s):

Teaching & Learning

Primary Audience(s):

Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

The New Admissions Counselor: Selecting, Preparing, and Training Staff to Work Toward Diversity and Access

The work of admissions counselors is far more complex than it was ten years ago, as counseling staffs now have a wider variety of responsibilities in an increasingly diverse environment. The traditional strategy of drawing staff from a pool of student volunteers will no longer suffice. At this session, panelists will outline the issues facing admissions directors and detail the specific, requisite competencies of today's counselors. Attendees will learn how to select and train counselors to promote diversity and access in admissions.

Speaker(s):

Debra Chermonte, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, Oberlin College, OH
Beth Heiser, Associate Director, The Ohio State University, OH
Christopher Lucier, Vice President for Enrollment Management, University of Vermont, VT
Keith Todd, Director of Admission, Rice University, TX

Topics(s):

Admission/Enrollment

Primary Audience(s):

Admission Officers, Enrollment Managers

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

The Swinging Pendulum: Another Look at Merit-Based Aid

Tuition discounts, merit-based awards, and other enrollment management strategies have transformed financial aid, increasing unmet need among low- to-moderate income students and widening the socioeconomic achievement gap. Meanwhile, the disparity between college-bound students' available monies and the cost of postsecondary education is growing. Demographers project that this clash will worsen in the years to come. How can institutions adjust their policies to serve these students and continue to maintain academic quality and manage expenditures? Can the higher education community renew the promise that all qualified students, regardless of need, can achieve a college degree? This session will frame the discussion for attendees and impart to them strategies for addressing these questions.

Speaker(s):

Philip Ballinger, Director of Admissions, University of Washington, WA
Monica Inzer, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid , Hamilton College, NY
Anne Sturtevant, Director, Financial Aid Solutions, The College Board, VA
Mary Booker, Director of Financial Aid, Gustavus Adolphus College, MN

Topics(s):

Admission/Enrollment

Primary Audience(s):

Admission Officers, Enrollment Managers

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Opening Plenary Luncheon

Presentation of the College Board Bob Costas Grants for the Teaching of Writing
Speaker: Bob Costas, World-renowned sportscaster and best-selling author

Presidential Address
Speaker: Susan Hockfield, President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 

1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

It All Depends: Exercising Professional Judgment in Awarding Financial Aid

Financial aid administrators can adjust family data in need-analysis computations to increase a student's eligibility for financial aid. Institutional standards and resources determine the kinds of modifications allowed, the documentation required, and the resulting financial awards. At this session, financial aid officers from several different institutions will discuss how they apply the rules and allocate funds. Participants will learn which types of students and families qualify for special considerations. They will also develop skills to advocate more effectively on students and families' behalf during the financial aid process.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

Richard Shipman, Director of Financial Aid, Michigan State University, MI
Mary San Agustin, Director of Financial Aid, Veterans & Scholarships, Palomar College, CA
Christopher Walsh, Dean, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs, Syracuse University, NY

Topics(s):

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Meeting the Advising Needs of Adult Students

The complex lives of adult students require a unique set of advising skills. Unlike high school seniors, many adults enroll in college to finish a degree after completing some coursework years before. They also often have on-the-job training or experience that makes them eligible for college credit. At this session, participants will examine the challenges faced by colleges and universities in attracting, retaining, and serving adult students. They will learn about the advising needs that are particular to adult learners and how specialized advising can draw adult students and boost their academic success.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

Emily Richardson, Dean, University College, Widener University, PA
Judith Wertheim, Vice President for Higher Education Services, Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), IL
Dorothy Wax, Director of Career Services, Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), PA

Topics(s):

Counseling

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Creativity Across the Disciplines: A Discussion with the Academic Advisory Chairs

Today's educators are experiencing rapid, continuous changes not only to the world around them but to the foundations of their work: learning modes and their values. Teachers recognize that creative thinking is and will continue to be essential to every student's success. At this panel, the presenters will focus on that skill, showcasing best practices for teaching it from across the disciplines. They will explain how the arts, sciences, and humanities develop students' inventiveness and expand their imaginations. Participants will explore the subjects' various modes of inquiry as well as the skills necessary to all: rigorous critical thinking and innovative problem solving.

Speaker(s):

Carmen Chaves Tesser, Professor Emeritus of Romance Languages, University of Georgia, GA
Arthur Eisenkraft, Distinguished Professor of Science Education, Graduate College of Education, University of Massachusetts-Boston, MA
Margaret Favretti, History Teacher, Scarsdale High School, NY
Maghan Keita, Director of the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies, Villanova University, PA
Leonard Lehrer, Dean, School of Fine & Performing Arts, Columbia College, IL
James R. Choike, Professor of Mathematics, Oklahoma State University, OK
Martha Sharma, Past President, National Council for Geographic Education, SC
Ronald Sudol, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Oakland University, MI

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Guidance and Admission Assembly Meeting

The Guidance and Admission Assembly provides a forum for members to discuss issues and actions related to supplying educational opportunities for all students at crucial transition points in their lives. The Assembly identifies and responds to the needs of its members as they work, individually and collectively, to encourage students and families to keep options open, and to offer opportunities for student access and success. It presents opportunities for members to engage in dialogue and make their recommendations known to the Assembly Council, to the Board of Trustees, and to the members of the College Board. The Assembly addresses issues related to professional ethics and educational standards and provides advice on College Board programs and services related to such functions as early awareness, precollege planning, assessment, admissions, and retention.

Speaker(s):

Jerry Lucido, Vice President Enrollment Planning and Management, University of Southern California, CA

Improving Educational Outcomes Through the Ohio-Indiana State Partnership

The Ohio Board of Regents and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education have partnered up to improve educational linkages and increase postsecondary access statewide. Relying on each other for support, both states have accelerated a wide range of initiatives that promote smooth transitions from high schools to postsecondary institutions. Participants in this session will learn methods for building cross-state programs, policies, and partnerships that will help their own students and institutions, as well as specific techniques for expanding college access and increasing educational attainment for all students.

Speaker(s):

Paula Compton, Director, Articulation and Transfer, Ohio Board of Regents, OH
Tricia Renner, Director, State and Legislative Outreach, The College Board, OH
Jonathan Tafel, Vice Chancellor, Educational Linkages and Access, The Ohio Board of Regents, OH
Ken Sauer, Associate Commissioner for Research & Academic Affairs, Indiana Commission for Higher Education, IN

Topics(s):

Administration

Primary Audience(s):

School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Improving Educational Transitions: Keeping Students on the College Track

Educational leaders across the country are working to integrate preschool, K-12, and post-secondary education at the state level. Success could mean a seamless education system that provides students with greater opportunities for college and career success. Benefit from the first-hand knowledge of leaders building education continuums across the nation as they offer advice about planning and implementing such initiatives.  Learn strategies for ensuring that students from all backgrounds experience smooth educational careers.

Speaker(s):

Beryl Jeffers (moderator), Senior Associate Director for the Center for Student Recruitment, State University of New York, NY
Johanna Duncan-Poitier, Senior Deputy Commissioner of Education, P-16, State Education Department, NY
Patricia Plummer, Chancellor, Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, MA
Mike Wojcik, Assistant Superintendent, Hackensack High School, NJ

Topics(s):

Teaching & Learning

Primary Audience(s):

School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Innovative Models for Professional Development

Rice University implemented a unique AP® Summer Institute program that connects AP teachers with higher education faculty. In this innovative professional development program, teachers participate in one of eight courses, each led by a master AP teacher and each focused on current content in a particular subject area. Participants in this session will hear about the Rice model’s pedagogical value, impact on teacher knowledge, effect on student outcomes, and place within the professional development continuum for AP teachers.

Speaker(s):

Siva Kumari, Associate Dean and Advisor to the Provost, K12 Initiatives, Rice University, TX
Terry Eder, Director of Music Theory, Plano Senior High School, TX

Topics(s):

Teaching & Learning

Primary Audience(s):

School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Partnering Toward Seamless Transitions: A Strategic University-Community College Collaboration

The Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program (C-STEP) cultivates partnerships between community colleges and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to effectively increase transfer students’ access to the university system and their academic success. Each year, C-STEP identifies, recruits, and mentors a select group of low-to-moderate-income students at community colleges for university enrollment, providing these students with continued support after they transfer. This session will address the challenges and achievements of C-STEP. Participants will learn concrete steps for establishing partnerships that ensure a seamless transition and subsequent success for transfer students.

Speaker(s):

Rebecca Egbert, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC
Thomas Gould, Associate Dean, University Transfer, Durham Technical Community College, NC

Topics(s):

Administration

Primary Audience(s):

Admission Officers, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

STEM: Increasing the Pipeline through Innovative and Exciting Approaches

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics, the academic fields collectively referred to as STEM, are key to solving the world's health and environmental problems. No longer perceived as boring and limited to the few rather than the many, several broad-based partnerships and exciting initiatives are devoted to stimulating student interest and promoting success in STEM fields. Participants will hear from organizations committed to investing resources, enriching the secondary educational experience and inspiring students from all backgrounds to pursue college majors in these fields. Attendees will learn techniques to encourage students to study STEM fields and to participate in and win prestigious science competitions.

Speaker(s):

Sally Goetz Shuler, Executive Director, National Science Resource Center, DC
Clifton Poodry, Minority Opportunities in Research Division, National Institutes of Health, MD
Diane Tsukamaki, Director, The College Board, VA
Jim Whaley, President, Siemens Foundation, NJ

Topics(s):

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Simplicity vs. Complexity: When Is Too Little Not Enough?

The complexity of the financial aid process is often cited as a barrier to college access. However, financial aid officers must have complete information about families’ financial situations to allocate funds effectively. At this session, participants will review case studies in which oversimplification led to inefficient distributions of institutional resources among students. They will discover the College Board's CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE®, an innovative, adaptive application that streamlines family financial data—reducing the intricacy that can block college access—while obtaining the details financial aid officers need to make informed decisions.

Speaker(s):

Pamela Fowler, Executive Director of Financial Aid, University of Michigan, MI
Mark Lindenmeyer, Director of Financial Aid, Loyola College in Maryland, MD
Mary Nucciarone, Associate Director of Financial Aid, University of Notre Dame, IN

Topics(s):

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Primary Audience(s):

Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

The Life Impact Program: Building College Success Among At-Risk Students

The Life Impact Program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee effectively breaks the cycle of poverty among low-income students by removing financial barriers to college access and influencing policy makers. This program offers multifaceted, individualized support that meets the diverse needs of at-risk college-goers. Students receive scholarships as well as access to community liaisons, personal support teams, and emergency funds. At this session, participants will explore this highly successful program and the elements that support at-risk students’ college success. They will learn techniques and strategies that they can use to build or expand services for at-risk students at their own institutions.

Speaker(s):

Jane Hojan-Clark, Executive Director, Department of Financial Aid, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI
Natalie Reinbold, Life Coach / Coordinator, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI

Topics(s):

Administration

Primary Audience(s):

Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

A Regional Collaborative to Boost College Readiness

With the goal of improving college readiness among secondary students, Destination College (DC) is an initiative by Collin College that promotes access to information and educational opportunities. A regional consortium in Texas examined P-16 educational expectations and designed programs that align more closely with those standards. In addition, the consortium focused on preparation for the ACT and SAT®, summer bridge programs, College Board presentations, parent workshops, and financial planning programs. Participants will leave this session with an understanding of this collaborative venture's first-year outcomes and knowledge of how to implement such programs at their schools.

Speaker(s):

Cary Israel, President, Collin College, TX
Brenda Kihl, Associate Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, Collin College, TX
Mary McRae, Vice President, Student Development, Collin College, TX

Topics(s):

Administration

Primary Audience(s):

Admission Officers, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Building Equitable AP Programs: The San Diego Unified School District Experience

The San Diego Unified School District’s AP Incentive Grant Project uses “cultural proficiency” strategies to foster access and equity for all students. An AP collaborative team broadens student access to AP courses, while parallel learning supports student achievement within AP classes to narrow the achievement gap. At this session, participants will learn about the subliminal and unrealized institutional factors that contribute to the success of this program. They will come away with best practices for building students’ cultural proficiency in a highly diverse urban school.

Speaker(s):

Ginny LaRowe, Vice Principal, San Diego Unified School District, CA
Nellie Meyer, Assistant Superintendent of High Schools, San Diego Unified School District, CA
Don Mitchell, Principal, San Diego Unified School District, CA
Barbara Pflaum, AP Incentive Grant Coordinator, San Diego Unified School District, CA

Topics(s):

Administration

Primary Audience(s):

School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

College Scholarship Service Assembly Meeting

The College Scholarship Service Assembly (CSSA) provides a forum for members to discuss policies, practices, and procedures designed to help students and families prepare to meet the costs of postsecondary education, and supports institutions, agencies, and organizations in the equitable and efficient administration of student financial aid programs. The CSSA articulates the ideals and principals that should animate the administration of student financial aid. It promotes the sharing of information and ideas among secondary schools and schools systems, postsecondary institutions, and public and private agencies that are involved in helping students and families learn about, apply for, and obtain financial aid.

Speaker(s):

Shirley Ort, Associate Provost & Director of Scholarships & Student Aid, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC

Counseling First-Generation Students for College Access and Success

The postsecondary plans and expectations of first-generation college students differ from those of their peers. At this session, participants will hear from educators at the high school and college levels who are dedicated to helping the first-generation population prepare for and succeed in college. The presenters will describe innovative strategies for increasing these students' exposure to college information that is relevant to them. Participants will find out how to assuage students' fears about college, and they will learn best practices for recruiting, retaining, and serving first-generation students at their institutions.

Speaker(s):

Mark Daddona, Director, Center for Academic Success, Clayton State University, GA
Renee Gernand, Senior Director, The College Board, NY
Jeanne Jacobs, President, Homestead Campus, Miami Dade College, FL
Nancy McDuff, Associate Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment Management, University of Georgia, GA
Lesli Myers, Director, Student and Career Support, Greece Central School District, NY
Christen Pollock, Analyst, The College Board, NY

Topics(s):

Counseling

Primary Audience(s):

Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Five Years Later: Academic Outcomes of the ASCA National Model for School Counseling

Since 2002 many states have adopted ASCA's National Model for School Counseling as a strategy for providing guidance programs to all of a state's students while attending to individuals' needs. Several national groups have conducted research projects to assess the impact of this model at the state and district levels. At this session participants will become familiar with outcome research regarding the specific school counseling interventions which have resulted in the greatest gains in students' academic development and achievement.

Speaker(s):

John J. Carey, Professor, University of Massachusetts, MA
Richard Lapan, Professor, University of Massachusetts, MA
Stan Maliszewski, Clinical Associate Professor, The University of Arizona, AZ
Carolyn Stone, Professor, University of North Florida, FL

Topics(s):

Counseling

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Increasing Postsecondary Success for Latino Students: Findings from AASCU

Post-secondary schools across the country are working to improve the educational outcomes of their Latino student populations. Recently, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) conducted a study of universities that have effectively met this goal, identifying universities with traditionally high student attainment or with success rates that have notably improved over the past few years. With members of the AASCU's review team, attendees will explore common characteristics of model programs nationwide and learn how to develop strategies for supporting Latino students at their institutions.

Speaker(s):

John Hammang, Director of Special Projects & Development, AASCU, DC
Troy Johnson, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs/AASCU Latino Student Success Study Vice Chair Team Member, University of North Texas, TX
Marcelle Heerschap, Dean of Student Academic Affairs & Advising, George Mason University, VA

Topics(s):

Administration

Primary Audience(s):

Enrollment Managers, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

NCAA’s Initial Eligibility Standards: What You Need to Know

Students' abilities and accomplishments in sports play an increasingly complex role in college admissions. Various requirements and regulations determine who gets to practice and compete, as well as which applicants can receive athletic scholarships. At this session, participants will learn about the NCAA's initial eligibility standards and the student-certification procedures followed by the NCAA Clearinghouse. They will come away with tools and resources for guiding college-bound athletes through the admissions process.

Speaker(s):

Keith Grant, Teacher, Hackensack High School, NJ
Brian Warcup, Director of Eligibility Services, Rutgers University, NJ

Topics(s):

Counseling

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

National Politics and Higher Education

Federal and state officials are increasingly engaged in policy making that has direct impact on institutional practices at colleges and universities. The accountability debate—which previously affected only K–12 administrators—now confronts college personnel. Meanwhile, government policies shape the distribution of student aid, the use of high school exit exams, and the value of AP® and dual enrollment credits. Participants in this session will learn about the implications of specific state and federal legislation, and gain techniques for working with legislators to advance institutional objectives.

Speaker(s):

Shelley Arakawa (moderator), Senior Manager, Higher Education, The College Board, CA
James Blackburn, Associate Director, The California State University, Chancellor's Office, CA
Ryan J. Hagemann, Associate Deputy Chancellor for Legal Affairs and Board Secretary, Oregon University System
Paul Lingenfelter, President, State Higher Education Executive Officers, CO

Topics(s):

Admission/Enrollment

Primary Audience(s):

Enrollment Managers, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Redesigning an EFL College Program with a Mandatory TOEFL Exit Score

In Mexico, Tecnológico de Monterrey expects students to graduate with a score of at least 550 on the institutional TOEFL. To better prepare students for the test, the university’s administrators conducted extensive research on TOEFL content and format, examining performance on the test’s subsections. They found that English-teaching methods at Tecnológico de Monterrey conflicted with TOEFL format and reformed the curriculum accordingly. At this session, representatives from Tecnológico de Monterrey will explain the methods used to align the university’s teaching with TOEFL objectives. Participants will learn how to develop research-based curricula that support institutional goals.

Speaker(s):

Raquel Hernández, Professor, Tecnológico de Monterrey
Antonieta Arellano, Professor, Tecnológico de Monterrey
Celia Ann Durboraw, Professor, Tecnológico de Monterrey
Leonor Rosales, Professor, Tecnológico de Monterrey
Juan Francisco Salazar, Professor, Tecnológico de Monterrey

Topics(s):

Teaching & Learning

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Standards in Action

The College Board has developed standards for English language arts that help schools prepare students for success in college, the workplace, and society at large. This session will cover the College Board Standards for College Success and its contents’ many applications for the classroom and beyond. Participants will gain a working knowledge of the English language arts skills and strategies outlined by the College Board, learning how to use the standards as a framework for lesson plans, districtwide curricula, staff development, and test preparation.

Speaker(s):

Christine Cassidy, Curriculum Specialist, The College Board, NY
Natasha Groetsch, Director of Standards and Curriculum, College Readiness, The College Board, NY
Mary Bozik, Professor of Communication Education, University of Northern Iowa, IA
Leila Mousa, Assistant Superintendent and EXCELerator District Coach, Duval County Schools, FL
Deborah Shepard, English Lead Teacher, Lincoln High School, FL
Bonnie Marshall, Education Specialist, Georgia Dept of Education, GA

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Public and Private Sector Initiatives in Education

The many challenges that face educators today require solutions from diverse institutions and organizations.  At this session, the co-chairs of the Task Force on College Access for Students form Low-Income Backgrounds will be joined by the under secretary of education and the president of the ExxonMobil Foundation to talk about initiatives that improve education in the United States.

Speakers:

• Gerald McElvy – President of the ExxonMobil Foundation
• Sara Martinez Tucker – Under Secretary for Education
• Youlonda Copeland-Morgan – Task Force Co-Chair and Vice Chair, Board of Trustees of the College Board
• Steven E. Brooks – Task Force Co-Chair and Executive Director, North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority

Friday, October 26, 2007

7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Breakfast Plenary Session

Successfully Servicing Our Urban Students
Hear how two distinguished leaders championed changes in New York City's schools and colleges that significantly improved the success of their students.

Speaker(s): Joel Klein, Chancellor, New York City Department of Education, NY;  Matthew Goldstein, Chancellor, City University of New York, NY

9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

An Update from the Commission on Admission and Access

The Task Force on Admission in the 21st Century—a report by the Commission on Access, Admission, and Success in Higher Education—examines the contemporary issues affecting access to postsecondary education. In this work, the commission raises significant concerns about the complexity and unpredictability of the admissions and financial aid processes, citing admissions frenzies, diverse institutional policies, application fees, and the costs of enrollment as barriers to postsecondary opportunities. Participants in this session will explore these problems and identify strategies to address them effectively.

Speaker(s):

Jerry Lucido, Vice President Enrollment Planning and Management, University of Southern California, CA

Topics(s):

Admission/Enrollment

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, Enrollment Managers

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Redefining the Purpose of Secondary Education

In multiple reports, government officials and private entities have advocated for changes in secondary school instruction that conflict with students’ college needs and experiences. This session will be a start to a long-overdue professional dialogue about secondary school, its purpose, and its reform. Participants will examine the skills students must have when they leave high school, with a focus on the discrepancies between secondary school’s goals and its outcomes. They will brainstorm about ways to address these inconsistencies and strengthen support for student success.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

David Hanna, Principal, Manheim Township High School, PA
Jessie L. Douglas, AVID/College Board District Coordinator, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Achieving Diversity When the People Have Spoken

Over the last decade, voters in California, Washington, and Michigan have passed propositions banning the use of race, ethnicity, and gender in admissions decisions. Nevertheless, colleges and universities in these states continue to value and promote student diversity. At this session, a system-level administrator, a campus enrollment leader, and a frontline admissions staffer will talk about the effects of voter initiatives on their institutions’ policies. Participants will learn how recruitment processes change in response to propositions prohibiting affirmative action, and they will develop alternative strategies for promoting diversity at their own schools.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

Christopher Lucier, Vice President for Enrollment Management, University of Vermont, VT
Philip Ballinger, Director of Admissions, University of Washington, WA
Mabel Freeman, Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience, The Ohio State University, OH
Susan Wilbur, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, University of California System, CA

Topics(s):

Admission/Enrollment

Primary Audience(s):

Admission Officers, Enrollment Managers

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Eliminating Barriers to Higher Education Faced by Bilingual, Low-Income Students and Their Parents

For students from families identified as low-income and whose households where English is not the primary language, the challenge of accessing Advanced Placement courses can be daunting. An effective tool to recruit and retain low-income students into Advanced Placement courses is to showcase students and parents as examples and models of success. A guided discussion will take place covering several topics related to Latino cultural norms and advanced degrees. Also a bilingual video developed as a tool in educating Spanish-speaking parents about Advanced Placement courses. Informed parents are effective advocates in encouraging their children to enroll in this rigorous coursework.  Participants in this session will learn methods they can use at their schools to educate bilingual, low-income students and their parents about secondary and postsecondary opportunities.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

Arturo Cabello, Grant Coordinator, San Diego County Office of Education, CA
Marge Hobbs, Program Director, San Diego County Office of Education, CA

Topics(s):

Counseling

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Providing Access and Funding to Highly Capable Community College Students

In Maryland, Montgomery College and Morgan State University have combined their efforts to produce seamless student transitions from Montgomery, a community college, to Morgan State, a four-year institution. This endeavor has broadened access to university education and generated more than $1.5 million in scholarships for 75 high-achieving community college students. At this session, participants and representatives from the two schools will discuss the crucial components of the joint venture and examine data on the success of the students involved. Participants will explore the critical role played by partnerships between community colleges and universities.

 Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

Don Brunson, Director, Honors Program, Morgan State University, MD
Audrey Hill, Professor/Counselor, Montgomery College, MD
Marion Patterson, Transfer Liaison Emeritus, Morgan State University, MD
Denise Simmons Graves, Professor/Counselor, Montgomery College, MD
Andrea Milo, Professor/Counselor, Montgomery College, MD

Topics(s):

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Primary Audience(s):

Financial Aid Officers, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Academic Assembly Meeting

The Academic Assembly offers a forum for members to discuss issues and actions related to providing educational opportunities for all students. The Assembly promotes educational excellence and equity for all students through the articulation and elaboration of academic standards and standards for the delivery of curriculum and instruction, horizontally across the disciplines and vertically across the educational continuum. It is a setting to address topics on curriculum, articulation, assessment, school governance structures, and sustained professional development.

Speaker(s):

Peggy O'Neill Skinner, Science Department Head, The Bush School, WA

DeKalb County Middle Schools SpringBoard® Ahead

The DeKalb County School System in Georgia has completed its second year of SpringBoard implementation. During this time, DeKalb administrators have added ten more schools; developed sustained, focused, professional development; and increased student engagement. At this session, participants will examine the varied interests of the stakeholders in DeKalb’s process and brainstorm strategies for reconciling their concerns. Attendees will learn the importance of state standards, instructional rigor, and teacher training in the successful implementation of a SpringBoard program.

Speaker(s):

Juanita Boatwright, SpringBoard Coordinator, DeKalb County School System, GA
Ramona Vaughan, SpringBoard Math Coach, DeKalb County School System, GA

Topics(s):

Teaching & Learning

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Florida Partnership Initiatives: A Road Map for Success

The College Board and the Florida Department of Education have teamed up to develop a rigorous curriculum that promotes equity and achievement among Florida students. The Florida Partnership provides College Board resources, SAT Readiness tutorials, mentoring, and personnel support to participating schools. Attendees will learn about the elements of this highly effective program, including: administrative professional development, Pre AP® professional development workshops, SAT® and ACT readiness programs, and the Florida Virtual High School. They will also learn best practices for building partnerships that increase academic rigor and improve educational outcomes statewide.

Speaker(s):

Victoria Holmquist, Picower/College Board Liaison, Palm Beach County School District, FL
Jesus Jara, Senior Director, Florida Partnership, The College Board/Florida Department of Education, FL
Jon Prince, Principal, Palm Beach Gardens High School, School District of Palm Beach County, FL

Topics(s):

Administration

Primary Audience(s):

School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Innovations in Study Abroad Programs: Preparing Underrepresented Students for a Global Future

Global study and service-learning opportunities can be highly beneficial to nontraditional students. Discover-the-World (DTW) programs target underrepresented students, engaging them in modular, three-week-three-credit formats with travel to multiple cities. DTW students also participate in pre- and post-trip assessments of their expectations and outcomes. At this session, participants will hear about the success of DTW Europe and find out about exciting upcoming programs, such as DTW Latin America, DTW Africa, and DTW Asia. They will also learn how to structure modular study-abroad experiences that break down the barriers to global experiences.

Speaker(s):

Anthony Pacheco, VP & Chief of Staff, St. John's University, NY
James Pellow, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, St. John's University, NY
Matthew Pucciarelli, Executive Director, International Studies, St. John's University, NY

Topics(s):

Teaching & Learning

Primary Audience(s):

School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

On Common Ground: NACAC and the College Board

The National Association for College Admission Counseling and the College Board are two member-led, member-driven organizations dedicated to helping all students realize their full educational potential and the dream of higher education by advancing the work of the professionals who serve them.  This session will feature leading members from NACAC and the College Board.  Participants will learn how the associations' agendas and current initiatives, including those on which there is shared effort, benefit counselors, admissions professionals, and ultimately students and their families as they prepare for college and life beyond.

Speaker(s):

Esther Hugo, Outreach Coordinator, Santa Monica College, CA
Kimberly Johnston, Senior Associate Director of Admission, 2008 NACAC President, The University of Maine, ME
Mary Lee Hoganson, 2007 NACAC President and Retired College Consultant, Homewood Flossmoor High School and The University of Chicago Laboratory High Schools, IL

Topics(s):

Administration, Counseling

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Promoting Access to Higher Education Among Unprotected Immigrants

Annually, over 65,000 undocumented students graduate from American high schools. These students join the ranks of potential college entrants, but are caught in a legal quagmire that limits their postsecondary access. While some states offer in-state tuition or aid, many schools are unable to meet the needs of undocumented students due to the lack of a consistent national policy. Attend this session to examine the legal issues surrounding student enrollment. Participants will gain a better understanding of the institutional options available for promoting college access among unprotected immigrants.

Speaker(s):

Allison Jones, Assistant Vice Chancellor, California State University Chancellor's Office, CA
Michael A. Olivas, William B. Bates Distinguished Chair of Law, Director, Institute of Higher Education Law & Governance, University of Houston, TX
Shirley Ort, Associate Provost & Director of Scholarships & Student Aid, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC
James Montoya, Vice President, Higher Ed Relationship Development, The College Board, NY
Evelyn Hu-DeHart, Professor and Director of the Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America, and College Board Trustee, Brown University, RI

Topics(s):

Administration

Primary Audience(s):

Admission Officers, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

The Carolina Covenant: Supporting Low-Income Students’ College Success

The Carolina Covenant offers debt-free educational opportunities to high-ability, low-income students attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This innovative program provides support services during students’ transitions to college, faculty and peer mentoring throughout their time on campus, and ongoing instruction in financial planning, social skills, and career opportunities. At this session, representatives from UNC-Chapel Hill will describe how the Carolina Covenant has increased student success and retention. Participants will compare and contrast several institutional models for enhancing low-income students’ college outcomes. They will also explore best practices for planning and implementing programs like Chapel Hill’s at their institutions.

Speaker(s):

Fred Clark, Associate Dean of Academic Services, Professor of Romance Languages, UNC Chapel Hill, NC
Ann Trollinger, Senior Assistant Director, Scholarships and Student Aid, UNC Chapel Hill, NC
Harold Woodard, Associate Dean of Student Academic Counseling, UNC Chapel Hill, NC
Carla Rojas, Students and Covenant Scholar, UNC Chapel Hill, NC
Josh Wilkes, Student and Covenant Scholar, UNC Chapel Hill, NC

Topics(s):

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Primary Audience(s):

Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Expanding AP® to Reach Diverse Populations: A Research-Based Approach

AVID’s system of acceleration and support prepares low-income students for higher education, establishing college-going cultures within entire schools and districts. At this session, AVID staff members will offer evidence-based strategies for increasing AP enrollment among students in underrepresented racial and socioeconomic groups. They will present case studies that illustrate the challenges of implementing such plans as well as innovative responses to those challenges. Participants will gain techniques to help their students flourish, in high school and college.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

Granger Ward, Executive Vice President, California and Initiatives, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), CA
Joyce Suber, Region 9 Director, AVID, CA

Topics(s):

Administration

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Rigor, Relevance, Relationships, and Results in an Urban School District

Schools in Austin, Texas, enroll ever-increasing numbers of first-generation, minority, and low-income students. The Austin Independent School District (AISD) successfully promotes college access for all of its students, increasing participation in rigorous coursework, inspiring higher levels of parental engagement, and fostering a greater awareness of opportunities and resources for college, financial aid, and career-planning. At this session, representatives from AISD will explain how the district coordinates with and mobilizes members of the community to achieve these goals. Attendees will learn the skills needed to design and implement district-level programs that expand college access for first-generation, minority, and low-income students.

Speaker(s):

Roy Larson, Coordinator of College Readiness Initiatives in Austin ISD, Austin Independent School District, TX
Mary Hensley, Vice President, Austin Community College, TX
LuAnne Preston, Director of Early College Start and ACC/AISD Connection, Austin Community College, TX
Charlotte Winkelmann, Director of Guidance and Counseling, Austin ISD, TX

Topics(s):

Counseling

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

College Preparation in Middle School? New Research and Model Early Awareness Initiatives

Applying and paying for college can be challenging. Early awareness initiatives can make this process less daunting by helping families get a jump start. The Institute for Higher Education Policy, with support from The Sallie Mae Fund, surveyed parents of middle school students to determine what the parents knew about the demands of college; which steps the parents and students had taken to plan for college, academically and financially; and what information was available to parents during a child's middle school years. Participants in this session will learn about the survey's results and how to develop model early-awareness programs.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

Cate Fitzgerald, Senior Grants Manager, The Sallie Mae Fund, VA

Topics(s):

Counseling

Primary Audience(s):

Counselors & Guidance Directors, School/College Administrators

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

Financing International Students: A Model for Calculating Need

Colleges and universities in the U.S. benefit from international students’ diverse perspectives. While trying to attract these students, schools often have trouble assessing and meeting this population’s financial needs. Global Consensus is a model program that evaluates each international student’s financial strength and aid eligibility using the economic standing of their country of origin. Participants in this session will examine Global Consensus’s case studies, calculation models, and first-year program outcomes while developing an understanding of the factors involved in international student aid.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

Daniel Barkowitz, Director/Student Financial Aid, MIT, MA
Caesar Storlazzi, University Director, Student Financial Services, Yale, CT
Kate Gentile, Senior Associate Dean of Financial Aid, Amherst College, MA

Topics(s):

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Primary Audience(s):

Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

Yes

No One Ever Told Me That! Supporting School Counselors through Institutional Partnerships

Counselors work hard, often with little support, to help their students plan for college. To reinforce their counselors’ efforts, Duval County Public Schools in Florida partnered with local colleges, universities, and community institutions to create unique programs for high school students. At this session, participants will be introduced to BEACON (Bringing Economic and Career Opportunities Nearer) and Horizons, two collaborative initiatives in Duval County that provide students with the information and resources needed for effective college planning. Participants will also learn how to build similar partnerships at home, promoting greater access for all students.

Presenter Handouts

Speaker(s):

Judy Cromartie, Supervisor, Guidance Services, Duval County Public Schools, FL
Joni Shook, District Level Counselor, Duval County Public Schools, FL
Nan Worsowicz, SOAR Counselor, University of North Florida, FL

Topics(s):

Counseling

Primary Audience(s):