Program

Detailed Schedule

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Friday, October 29, 2004

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Access and Diversity Seminar: Financial Aid, Scholarships, and the Law

The Access and Diversity Collaborative is a project launched by the College Board to bring together legal and enrollment management experts to continue discussions about access and diversity policies following the June 2003 Supreme Court decisions in the University of Michigan cases. Over the next two years, a series of activities will be held to develop pragmatic strategic planning, legal, and policy tools that help institutions meet their diversity-related goals in legally sound ways. This seminar, which is one of a series, will focus on financial aid and scholarship concerns. This all-day seminar will help you:

* Evaluate your institution's financial aid and scholarship policies and practices in light of last summer's Supreme Court decisions in the University of Michigan cases

* Identify concrete questions that you should address

* Become familiar with issues, policy options, lessons learned, and replicable, promising practices

* Understand open legal, policy, and technical issues

Attendance is limited to 75. Pre-registration and a separate fee is required. Continental breakfast will be served at 9:00 AM, and the meeting will start at 9:30 AM. To learn more, visit: Diversity Collaborative

Topic(s): Financial Aid
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration Open

Saturday, October 30, 2004

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Registration Open

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Tailoring Smooth Transitions for First Generation College-Bound Students

Bridging the gap between middle school, high school, and postsecondary study fosters the success and retention of traditionally underrepresented students. GEAR UP, TRIO, Upward Bound, and other early intervention programs provide low-income students with early access to college awareness and preparation for college. This session will highlight the experience of established programs around the country and suggest innovative ways to help students make a smooth transition to college. Discover effective academic intervention strategies, and learn how to increase parental involvement, strengthen partnerships between secondary and postsecondary institutions, and much more!

Speaker(s): Brian Petraitis (Moderator), Director, New York State Office, The College Board
Jamie Alicea, Deputy Superintendent, Syracuse City School District, Syracuse, NY
Ann S. Coles, Senior Vice President, College Access Services, Director, Pathways to College Network, The Education Resources Institute, Boston, MA
Gail Harris, Director, Alice Pre-College Outreach Center, Texas A & M University, Alice, TX
Delilah Reyes, Director, NY GEAR UP, New York State Higher Education Services Corporation, Albany, NY
Topic(s): Counseling
Primary Audience(s): Counselors, School & College Administrators
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Who is Knocking at the College Door?

In this presentation, we will review projections of high school graduation rates through 2018 and address the issue of how well prepared are high school graduates for success in college. Learn about the factors that contribute to high levels of academic achievement for different groups of high school graduates, and discuss implications for college admissions in a changing demographic era. We will also share strategies, programs, and academic initiatives underway to address the challenge of preparing all students for college success.

Speaker(s): Cheryl Blanco, Director, Policy Analysis and Research, Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, Boulder, CO
Howard T. Everson, Vice President for Academic Initiatives and Chief Research Scientist , The College Board
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, Financial Aid Officers, School & College Administrators
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Data-driven Retention Strategies

Improving retention is a goal for most institutions. However, retention strategies are often driven more by anecdote than by data. Analyzing institutional data can lead to effective strategic action for improving retention. Attend this session and discover how to develop retention intervention programs at your school. Discuss how new approaches to advising, placement testing and customer service achieved success at the New York Institute of Technology, a multicultural campus environment with a large first-generation market.

Speaker(s): Alexandra Logue, Vice President for Academic Affairs, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY
Jim Scannell, President, Scannell & Kurz, Inc., Pittsford, NY
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, School & College Administrators
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

A Breakfast Dialogue: Meeting our Community College Colleagues

Sponsored by the Community College Advisory Panel.

The College Board's Community College Advisory Panel (CCAP) invites all community college Forum attendees to meet the CCAP members and discover how the Panel is working to address the needs of community colleges and the students that these institutions serve. Invited guests for this gathering include the presidents of Chicago-area community colleges and Deborah Harmon, Director of Counseling at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, who will describe the use of electronic assessment technologies, such as ACCUPLACER, in serving high school and community college students.

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Smoothing the Transition between High School and College

Today, too many students fall through the cracks because they do not have the academic preparation or the resources necessary for postsecondary success. As professionals, we seek to reverse this trend and improve transitions to postsecondary education through various strategies, such as college advising, financial aid planning, rigorous high school coursework, and more. Attend this session to explore best practices and lessons learned from three initiatives currently being implemented in Ohio and nationally.

Speaker(s): Jennifer Conner Blatz, Program Officer, KnowledgeWorks Foundation, Cincinnati, OH
Patricia Melton-Johnson, Senior Program Officer for Early College, KnoweldgeWorks Foundation, Cincinnati , OH
Mayme Patthoff, Director, Program Development, Ohio College Access Network, Cleveland, OH
Joseph Rochford, Vice President, Stark Education Partnership, Canton, OH
Topic(s): Administration
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, Financial Aid Officers, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Electronic Communication Versus Traditional Print Media -- Which is More Effective?

The rise of electronic communication resources has produced myriad solutions for reaching students. Amidst shrinking budgets and growing pressure to recruit the "right" mix of students, what are the best resources and methods for attracting the desired class? Is e-communication always preferable over traditional print publications? How do you know what is best for your particular institution? Drawing on research data, this session will examine how prospective students make decisions and prefer to have information delivered. Join us for the opportunity to share best practices and evaluate strategies based on the data.

Speaker(s): Jim Slavin, Director, Admissions & Enrollment Software Services, The College Board
Christopher Small, Executive Vice President, GDA Integrated Services, Denver, CO
Jonathan Steele, Associate Vice President, GDA Integrated Services, Denver, CO
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

8:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Clearing the Path: School Counselors Increasing Access and Equity

Across the nation, schools seek to raise student achievement and close the achievement gap between students of color and low-income students, and their more advantaged peers. Learn how school counselors can utilize leadership skills, advocacy, and data directed toward systemic change to achieve these goals. Develop strategies to eliminate environmental and institutional barriers to student success at your school. Increase the number of low-income students and students of color prepared for a wide range of options, including college matriculation, post-graduation.

Speaker(s): Reese House, Director, National Center for Transforming School Counseling, The Education Trust, Washington, DC
Linda Miller, Director, School Programs and Services, Van Hoose Education Center, Louisville, KY
Topic(s): Counseling
Primary Audience(s): Counselors
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

8:00 AM - 10:45 AM

New SAT Writing Topics: Holistic Scoring and Preparation for ESL/ELL Students

For educators whose students are preparing for the new SAT, this workshop takes a close look at the test's new writing section. With holistic scoring, a piece of writing is judged by the overall impression it creates. Gain practice using holistic scoring with the new SAT scoring guide. Teachers of ESL/ELL students will obtain models and hands-on experience in facilitating lessons that prepare students for the writing section on the new SAT. Educators learn approaches to motivate, prepare, and empower ESL/ELL students taking the SAT and boost confidence in their writing skills in preparation for college success.

Speaker(s): Brian Bremen, Associate Professor, University of Texas, Austin, TX
Julissa Torguet, Language Arts and ESL Instructor, Miami-Dade County School District, Miami, FL
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): Counselors, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

8:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Teaching Financial Literacy

Students today are solicited for credit cards while still in high school, and students going off to college face new financial issues. Managing credit cards, loan debt, and day-to-day spending is challenging for us, as well as for our students. This workshop will describe successful techniques to convey key financial concepts. Find out how you can help students develop skills to manage their finances, and take away initial plans for conducting financial literacy training.

Speaker(s): Natala K. Hart, Director, Student Financial Aid, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Merilyn Lee, Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Deniesha Newby, Counselor Staff Assistant, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Topic(s): Financial Aid
Primary Audience(s): Counselors, Financial Aid Officers
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Test Center Supervisors--Preparing for the New SAT

Learn what the upcoming changes to the SAT will mean for test center supervisors, including timing and number of sections, essay administration, new forms and procedures, and accommodations for students with disabilities. Coffee and continental breakfast will be served starting at 8 a.m.

To reserve a spot at the workshop in advance, please send an email message with "Forum Workshop" in the subject line to SATPROGRAM@collegeboard.org.

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Professional Judgment in Need Analysis

This all-day workshop has been developed in conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebration of the College Scholarship Service. The curriculum will discuss the "why's" of the need analysis system and help participants gain confidence in considering student and parent requests for consideration of unusual circumstances. The workshop will focus on Federal Methodology, but will include information about how Institutional Methodology differs from FM. Designed for aid administrators who have been in the profession for five years or less.

Attendance is limited to 75. Pre-registration is required. Continental breakfast will be served at 8:00 AM. The workshop will start at 8:30 AM and end at 4:00 PM. Learn more

Speaker(s): Michael H. Scott, Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid, Texas Christian University, TX
Mary Nucciarone, Director of Financial Aid, St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN
Topic(s): Financial Aid
Primary Audience(s): Financial Aid Officers
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

The Mayoral Role in High School Reform

Mayors nowadays play a critical role in the development and implementation of secondary school reform. They create effective partnerships with postsecondary schools and promote the development of programs targeted to increase college access to underserved populations. Attend this session to hear an overview of the mayoral role in local educational reform and explore city-specific examples of this role.

Speaker(s): Tom Rudin (Moderator), Vice President, Government Relations and Development, The College Board
Fritz Edelstein, Senior Advisor, United States Conference of Mayors, Washington, DC
Sandra Cardenas, Educational Advisor, Mayor's Office, Chicago, IL
Topic(s): Administration
Primary Audience(s): School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Tomorrow's Classroom Today

Sponsored by the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents.

The class room of the future is here today. This session will demonstrate how to integrate available technology into the classroom to enhance and customize the learning process for teachers and students. Join us for an engaging discussion of these topics:

* Diverse content in a standardized curriculum

* Working and learning at a distance

* Merging direct instruction with exploration

* Digital support for rigorous curriculum * Credit recovery, dropouts and the Internet * Three dimensional mental mapping.

Thanks to these companies for contributing to this session: SMART Technologies, NEC, Immersive Education, Apex Learning and I CAN Learn

Speaker(s): Richard Erdmann, CEO and President, Syfr Corporation
Gloria Tejeda, former Executive Director and Chief Academic Officer, Hayward Unified School District, Hayward, CA
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

The Perfect Storm

With the advent of NCLB, state accountability systems and district accountability plans, the "perfect storm" has hit public education across the country. There are a series of changes underway in public education all focused on greater accountability for results in improving student achievement. Learn how a comprehensive and integrated data system, Educational Planning Information Center (EPIC), can be used to improve student achievement and ensure that no child is left behind.

Speaker(s): David Krueger, Retired Administrator, Tucson Unified School District, Tucson, AZ
Estanislado Y. Paz, President, Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, Tucson, AZ
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Reading Intervention for Second Language Learners

Sponsored by the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents.

Closing the achievement gap is the most serious challenge facing educators working with second language learners. In this session, we will review reading research about the struggles and strategies of these learners, including the pioneering work of Dr. Ted Hasselbring. See data from large districts such as Los Angeles, Boston, and Department of Defense schools. We will also explore Scholastic¿s Read 180, a program producing dramatic results for second language learners in grades 4-12. Come learn about the instructional model, supporting professional development, technology and materials of the program.

Speaker(s): Merri Gutierrez, National Director of Bi-Literacy, Scholastic, Inc.
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

The Mis-education of Latino Students in the United States

Sponsored by the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents.

The Urban Education Partnership is an independent, non-profit organization with a mission to help students in high-need public schools improve their academic achievement by partnering with educators, parents and the community. The organization is now working together with United Farm Workers (UFW) and local education agencies to encourage Latino students to stay in school and to make education systems aware of the challenges Latino students face. Come learn about their experiences and gather ideas for building partnerships in your own community.

Speaker(s): Sonya Hernandez, Executive Director, Urban Education Partnership, Los Angeles, CA
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

From Start to Finish: Collaborations for Improved Access and Retention of At-Risk College Students

Community-based partnerships effectively improve access and retention at the college level. The Ohio State University works with the I KNOW I CAN program in Columbus, Ohio to promote access and success. Similarly, the University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) joins schools in the Rio Grande Valley to achieve these goals. Both programs have improved student preparation, access, retention, and success in college. Attend this session to explore program components, best practices, and outcomes from each institution's collaborative efforts.

Speaker(s): Mabel Freeman, Assistant Vice President, Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
MorraLee Holzapfel, Director of Retention Programs, I KNOW I CAN, Columbus, OH
John Edwards, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services, The University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

What I Saw of the Revolution: A Public University Adopts a Private Pricing Strategy

These are trying times for public universities. Dwindling state support, burgeoning demand for services and heightened academic expectations present an unprecedented challenge to universities, which strive to provide quality public education. In response to tuition hikes nationally, Miami University in Oxford, Ohio adopted a progressive new tuition model in attempts to become more accessible to low and moderate-income families. Discover how you too can effectively balance the best practices of a private sector university with the responsibilities of a state-assisted public university!

Speaker(s): Michael E. Mills, Director of Admission, Miami University, Oxford, OH
Topic(s): Financial Aid
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Best Practices for Working with ESL Learners

This session will address the challenging issue of proper placement for various English language-learning populations in U.S. higher education institutions. Learn about innovative practices that utilize placement testing as a research and teaching tool. Gather tips and techniques for assessing and guiding English as a Second Language (ESL) learners.

Speaker(s): John Grether, Professor, and Coordinator of Composition and Intensive English Center, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Assuring Districtwide Equity in Guidance Services

High school counselors play a critical role in the academic advisement of students. To assure high quality academic services at all high schools, a comprehensive district-wide guide needs to be established. Once such a system has been developed, counselors must undergo training in order to offer comparable services, regardless of staff experience, at each high school. Attend this important session and discuss these and other vital components of district-wide equity in your community.

Speaker(s): Eric J. Smith, Superintendent, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Annapolis, MD
Carolyn Smith, Guidance Counselor, Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore, MD
Jenny Oren Krugman, Executive Director, College Board Partnerships, The College Board
Topic(s): Counseling
Primary Audience(s): Counselors, School & College Administrators
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Writing in a Democracy: A Conversation with Bob Kerrey and Bob Herbert

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Buffet Luncheon

Luncheon will be held in Exhibit Hall.

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

New Members-Elect and First-Time Attendees Luncheon Reception

Welcome to your first Forum! The Trustees Committee on Membership is here to help all first-time Forum participants and future College Board members make the most of the Forum experience. Join us for lunch, and come learn about the College Board, find a mentor, and make connections. We're happy to welcome you aboard!

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Developing an Effective Pre-K-20 System Model

Florida's new pre-K-20 education system focuses on student success, rather than on institutions and "siloed" systems. What are the implications of this seemingly straightforward approach to educational reform? In this session, three chancellors responsible for state leadership for the pre-K through graduate school policies will discuss the challenges and success of this approach. Learn from Florida's experiences and discover how to develop policy to support student success through accountability, assessment, high standards, and articulation.

Speaker(s): J. David Armstrong, Chancellor, Florida Community College System and Workforce Education, Tallahassee, FL
Debra Austin, Chancellor, Florida Department of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, Tallahassee, FL
Jim Warford, Chancellor, Florida Department of Education, K-12 Schools Public Schools, Tallahassee, FL
Topic(s): Administration
Primary Audience(s): School & College Administrators, Researchers
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

The Admissions Models Project: Overview of Phases I, II, and III

Five years ago, the College Board launched the Admissions Models Project. Based on conversations with seasoned admissions professionals, three monographs were published between 1999 and 2003: Toward a Taxonomy of the Admissions Decision-Making Process, Best Practices in Admissions Decisions, and Admissions Decision-Making Models: How U.S. Institutions of Higher Education Select Undergraduate Students. This panel highlights research findings for newer admission officers, counselors and others unfamiliar with the project.

Speaker(s): John A. Blackburn, Dean of Admission, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Nancy Cable, Vice President, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, Davidson College, Davidson, NC
Greg Perfetto, Associate Provost, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Sue Wilbur, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, University of California, Oakland, CA
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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 examples of 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): Lester Monts (Moderator), Senor Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Topic(s): Administration, Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): No

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Recentering Our Profession: Ethical Considerations in Enrollment Management

Today, institutions compete to recruit a mix of qualified, and often "full-pay" students, in the context of the "metrics of the media" and the fiscal realities of the institution. Many wrestle between need-based aid and merit aid allocations, recognizing the effects of each on the school's diversity. Attend this session to probe the ethics of enrollment issues, including, need blind admissions, early admission, leveraging, and scholarship packaging. Discuss what we as professionals can do to shape ethical practices in the context of present fiscal and political realities.

Speaker(s): Jerry Lucido (Moderator), Vice Provost , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Natala K. Hart, Director, Student Financial Aid, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Michael C. Behnke, Vice President for Enrollment, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
William McClintick, Director of College Counseling, Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment, Financial Aid
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers, School & College Administrators
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

The Generation Gap at Work

For the first time in history, four generations are active in the work force and misunderstandings can arise from our different generational values. These same misunderstandings play out between young admissions/guidance staff and Baby Boomer parents. Join a Boomer and a Gen-Xer to discuss what these misunderstandings are and why they occur between the generations. You will learn the typical characteristics of the Matures, Boomers, Gen-Xers and Millennials and see how they differ. You will also learn how to effectively negotiate interactions between young admissions and guidance staffers and disrespectful Boomer parents. This is a fun session for all generations and you will never see the world the same way again.

Speaker(s): Marilee Jones, Dean of Admissions, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Lorelle Espinosa, Director of Recruitment and Associate Director of Admissions, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Yes, But Is It Fair? College Admissions Today

Institutional priorities have changed over the years, from admissions for the privileged before 1945 to the current focus on building a diverse student body. As priorities have changed, so have notions of fairness with regard to the process. Attend this session and explore issues around selectivity in the admissions process today. Discuss and acquire strategies about how "fairness" implies a mutual understanding of rules by both families and colleges.

Speaker(s): Joyce Slayton Mitchell (Moderator), Director of College Advising, Nightingale-Bamford School, New York, NY
Christoph Guttentag, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Duke University, Durham, NC
Susanne Leggett, College Counselor, New Trier Township High School, Winnetka, IL
Willard Dix, College Counselor, University of Chicago Laboratory High School, Chicago, IL
A New Trier Class of 2004, Parent
Topic(s): Counseling
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Customer Satisfaction: A Key Ingredient in Retention Success

Customer service is critical to student satisfaction and retention. Institutions strive to identify customer service elements that effectively support these goals. Discover how Eastern Michigan University used survey results in implementing a Student Satisfaction program that improved retention levels and boosted student approval ratings. Leave this session with sufficient information to measure student satisfaction and develop a program directed at these goals for use at your institution.

Speaker(s): Courtney O. McAnuff, Vice President for Enrollment Services, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Sandra S. Williams, Director of Institutional Assessment, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, School & College Administrators, Researchers
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

The Role of the Military's Voluntary Education in Higher Education

Active Duty service members engage in college-level learning in the most extreme of circumstances. Constantly at the ready during peace and at war, the "off-duty" time of a service member is indeed different from that of most undergraduates. Attend this session to discuss how access to high-quality learning opportunities is more important now than ever. Gain insight into new funding mandates from the Department of Defense and how these new policies may provide recruitment opportunities for your institution.

Speaker(s): Barry L. Cobb, Director, DANTES, Pensacola, FL
John Jones, President, Council of College and Military Educators, Vice-President, DoD Relations, University of Maryland University College, Hyattsville, MD
Topic(s): Counseling
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, Financial Aid Officers, School & College Administrators
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

A Statewide Collaboration to Improve Access to Higher Education

From 1999 to 2008, the number of high school graduates will increase by nearly 15% nationwide. Two-thirds of this growth will come from student populations currently underrepresented in college. To address this challenge, the University of North Carolina System, State Department of K-12 Public Instruction, Community College System, and other state agencies have partnered to raise minimum course requirements in high school, standardize transcripts and grading, and promote access to information about planning and paying for college. Join your colleagues in a discussion of North Carolina's initiatives and learn how institutions in other states can work together to effectively enhance college access.

Speaker(s): Gretchen M. Bataille (Moderator), Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Office of the President, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Robert Kanoy, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Office of the President, University of North Carolina General Administration, Chapel Hill, NC
George Dixon, Senior Consultant, Office of the President, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Topic(s): Administration
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers, School & College Administrators
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

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): Esther Hugo (Moderator), Outreach Coordinator, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment, Counseling
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): No

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Rise of the Skyscraper

Lynn Osmond, President and CEO of the Chicago Architecture Foundation, will give a presentation on the history of Chicago's outstanding architectural legacy. The lecture will cover the city's earliest roots at Fort Dearborn and continue through its rapid expansion in the 19th century, the great fire of 1871, and the subsequent process of rebuilding. Learn about Chicago's rebirth as an important modern metropolis and the rise of the city's many landmark skyscrapers. Don't miss a private tour with the Chicago Architecture Foundation on Sunday.

Speaker(s): Lynn Osmond, President and CEO, The Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago, IL
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, Financial Aid Officers, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders, Researchers
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): No

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Discounting: Is It Dangerous to the Health of an Institution?

Discounting has become the enrollment management tool of the 21st century. This session examines the impact of discounting on institutional financial health. Non-need based grants and "preferential" needs analysis and packaging can result in declining revenues, lower investment in program and facilities, and a decline in the commitment to access. In effect, high discounting can actually be detrimental to students in the long term. Attend this important session to discover what can be done to address this issue!

Speaker(s): Robert J. Massa (Moderator), Vice President, Enrollment and Student Life, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA
Donald Hossler, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Sandy Baum, Professor of Economics, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY
Scott Friedhoff, Vice President for Enrollment, Allegheny College, Meadville, PA
Barry McCarty, Dean of Enrollment Services, Lafayette College, Easton, PA
Topic(s): Financial Aid
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, Financial Aid Officers, Researchers
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Partnership with the Public Schools: How Collaboration Promotes Student Success

The transition from high school to college challenges many students. However, all students have the potential for success with appropriate support. Learn how the Montgomery County Public Schools and Montgomery College developed and implemented programs that effectively eased this transition. Find out how a strong relationship between these two institutions was vital to the success of their programs. Acquire strategies for building solid partnerships within your community!

Speaker(s): Elena Saenz-Welch, Director of Academic Initiatives, Montgomery College, Rockville, MD
Amy Crowley, Gateway to College Director, Montgomery College, Rockville, MD
Lisa Carvallo, Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives, Montgomery College, Rockville, MD
Charla Levine, MC/MCPS Partnership Coordinator, Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD
Janet Johnson, College Institute Director, Montgomery College, Rockville, MD
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): Counselors, Financial Aid Officers, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Standards as the Linchpin in a K–16 System

According to a longitudinal study of college completion rates, the quality and intensity of the high school curriculum is the strongest indicator of whether students who enroll in college will complete a bachelor's degree. Analyses show that this is true across socioeconomic and racial/ethnic lines. Come hear a panel of experts on K16 issues discuss how rigorous standards and an improved alignment between high school and college expectations can help all students be prepared for college-level work when they graduate from high school.

Speaker(s): Arthur VanderVeen (Moderator), Senior Director, Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, The College Board
David Conley, Director, Standards For Success, Center for Educational Policy Research, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Terryl Ann Rosch, Excecutive Director, Chicago Education Alliance, and Oversight Manager, Chicago GEAR UP, Chicago, IL
Michael H. Riley, Superintendent, Bellevue School District #405, Bellevue, WA
Stephanie Robinson, Principal Partner, The Education Trust, Washington, DC
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Pathways to College Network: Increasing Access in the Nation's Schools

Pathways to College Network recently released a report calling for the creation of an education system in America that encourages all young people to prepare for college success. Efforts are directed toward improving college access for traditionally underserved students by ensuring that all high school curriculums are "college prep," encouraging early financial aid commitments, and persuading higher educational institutions to create a more supportive culture for underserved students. Join your colleagues to discuss research-based strategies for addressing these issues and take away concrete methods toward improving access and success for all students.

Speaker(s): Blenda Wilson (Moderator), President, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Quincy, MA
Ann S. Coles, Senior Vice President, College Access Services, Director, Pathways to College Network, The Education Resources Institute, Boston, MA
Roger H. Nozaki, Exective Director, GE Foundation, Fairfield, CT
Alma Clayton-Pedersen, Vice President for Education & Institutional Renewal , Association of American Colleges and Universities, Washington, DC
Robert Shireman, Director, The Institute for College Access & Success, Berkeley, CA
Topic(s): Administration
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, Financial Aid Officers, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

The Admissions Models Project: Selection Through Individualized Review

Most institutions have long used individualized review for admissions to undergraduate study, for selection in special academic or honors programs, and/or for rewarding scholarships or financial aid packages. However, there are many different approaches to individual decision-making. Attend this workshop to discover some of the ways that individualized decisions are made and the practical implications of each approach. Acquire strategies for maintaining consistency and reliability in the selection process through reader training, developing rubrics, and standardizing elements in each application.

Speaker(s): Gretchen W. Rigol, Consultant, The College Board, New York, NY
Steve Farmer, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Greg Pyke, Senior Associate Dean of Admissions, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT
Erica Sanders, Director of Training, Review, and Evaluations, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

The Game of Admissions -- 2004

While sports are an integral part of college and university life, to what degree do athletics factor into the admissions process? This session will explore the role of athletics in the world of highly selective college admissions. A panel of Division I and Division III directors and coaches/college counselors will share their perspectives and discuss recent changes in academic recruitment policies at both Ivy League and NESCAC schools.

Speaker(s): Craig Allen, Director of College Counseling, Hotckhins School, Lakeville, CT
Katie Fretwell, Director of Admission, Amherst College, Amherst, MA
Michael Goldberger, Director of Admissions, Brown University, Providence, RI
Michael Muska, Director of College Counseling, Poly Prep Country Day, Brooklyn, NY
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

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. To mark the 50th anniversary of the College Scholarship Service this year, we have planned a number of activities for the assembly meeting.

Speaker(s): Youlonda Copeland-Morgan (Moderator), Associate Vice President of Admission and Financial Aid, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA
Topic(s): Financial Aid
Primary Audience(s): Financial Aid Officers
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): No

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Growing Our Own: Creating a Successful Schoolwide AP Program

As high schools respond to the national challenge to increase participation in academically rigorous programs, "merely" expanding the number of AP-level courses and enrolled students is not an adequate solution. Once traditionally underserved students enroll in Advanced Placement classes, a comprehensive support system must be in place to ensure success. In this session, you will learn how two high schools, using different approaches, have created successful support networks. Strategies for their success include recruitment, "bridge" programs, and viable partnerships.

Speaker(s): Mary Ann Bell, AP Network Coordinator, Wakefield High School, Arlington, VA
Doris Jackson, Principal, Wakefield High School, Arlington, VA
Renee Knoop, AP Coordinator, Decautur Central High School, Indianapolis, IN
Judith Libby, AP Coordinator, North Central High School , Indianapolis, IN
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Helping Students with Disabilities Receive Appropriate Test Accommodations

The College Board has had the same guidelines for receiving testing accommodations for over a decade. However, last year eligibility became contingent on more detailed information from both student-applicants and their schools. Attend this panel of school-based professionals, representing both independent and public schools, to discuss how they have successfully met these requirements. Ensure that the documentation needed to meet the College Board Guidelines is included in each of your student's school records.

Speaker(s): Paula Kuebler (Moderator), Executive Director, Services for Students with Disabilities, The College Board, New York, NY
Michael Elliott, Director of Auxiliary Studies Program, Santa Margarita Catholic School, Santa Margarita, CA
Susan Feibelman, Upper School Director, Packer-Collegiate Institute, Brooklyn, NY
Marjory Marcel, School Psychologist, SSD Coordinator, North Central High School, Indianapolis, IN
Michael Mendelson, Director of Special Education, Scarsdale High School, Scarsdale, NY
Topic(s): Counseling
Primary Audience(s): Counselors, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Inspired Campus Leadership for a Changing America

In the early 1990s, experts predicted that educational institutions of all types would need to accommodate greater numbers of students with astonishingly diverse backgrounds and experiences. After a decade of experimenting with initiatives designed to respond to this exciting but challenging shift, how well are we doing? What are the elements of a campus culture that support college access and success? Attend this session to hear several inspiring college presidents describe their challenges in tackling this issue head-on and their successes in leading their institutions to change.

Speaker(s): James M. Montoya (Moderator), Vice President for Regions and Higher Education Services, The College Board, Western Regional Office, San Jose, CA
Eduardo Padron, President, Miami-Dade Community College District, Miami, FL
Chui Tsang, President, San Jose City College, San Jose, CA
Tyree Wieder, President, Los Angeles Valley College, Los Angeles, CA
Topic(s): Administration
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, Financial Aid Officers, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Honest Answers: What Really Counts in College Admissions

What can college counselors do to help students through the admissions process? Join this important session as colleagues share the institutional priorities and systems for evaluating applications at their colleges. Panelists will address a number of important questions, including: How is the essay evaluated? Do certain AP courses hold more weight? How do schools view the common application? Where do letters of recommendation factor into this process? Answers to these and other pressing questions will help you offer better guidance to your students.

Speaker(s): Sheila Baisden, Director of Admissions, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA
Bill T. Conley, Dean of Enrollment & Academic Services, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Alice Margraff, Co-Director of College Counseling, McDonogh School, Owings Mills, MD
Robert J. Massa, Vice President, Enrollment and Student Life, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA
William M. Shain, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, School & College Administrators
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Using No Child Left Behind to Promote Student Success

Problems inherent in No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation have had a vast impact on America's public schools. Nevertheless, there is hope! This valuable presentation will offer a principal's perspective on pressing issues in American high schools, including improving student attendance, promoting self-reliance and active participation, and supporting student success, particularly disaggregated groups. Do not miss this opportunity to explore how these goals are and can be aligned with No Child Left Behind legislation.

Speaker(s): Robert M. Burt, Principal, Abington Senior High School, Abington, PA
Topic(s): Administration
Primary Audience(s): School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Preparing for Success in Mathematics and Statistics

According to the American Mathematical Society, "Even at highly-selective, top-rated doctoral granting institutions today, about 20% of total student enrollments in mathematics are at the remedial or pre-calculus level" (Towards Excellence: Leading a Mathematics Department in the 21st Century). Colleges and universities are experiencing an increased number of remedial students. But is the answer more remedial classes, or a program that begins teaching college-level thinking skills as early as 6th grade? Learn about the new College Board Standards for College Success in Mathematics and Statistics from the panel that created the Standards, and find out how the College Board is working towards ensuring that all students are prepared for college success.

Speaker(s): Leah Casey Quinn, Pre-K-12 Mathematics Supervisor, Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD
Alfred Manaster, Professor of Mathematics and Science Education, University of California, San Diego, CA
William Speer, Professor of Mathematics Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Preparing for Success in Reading and Writing

Students' ability to learn from challenging texts in college depends upon strong reading comprehension skills. Unfortunately, instruction in reading comprehension is not systematic or sustained throughout the elementary and secondary grades, leaving many students unprepared to learn from difficult texts once they enter college. Furthermore, if students are to make knowledge their own, they must wrestle with ideas and express themselves through the writing process. Writing exercises the mind¿s ability to work flexibly and creatively, seeking out new connections and insights that transform information into understanding. The College Board Standards for College Success in Reading and Writing introduce a rigorous and comprehensive set of performance expectations beginning in grade six that prepare students to process information more critically and effectively. Discuss how the Standards close the expectations gap between high school and college with members of the Standards Advisory Committee in Reading and Writing.

Speaker(s): JoEllen Victoreen, Retired teacher and English language arts consultant, San Jose, CA
Charles Peters, Professor of Educational Practice, School of Education, University of Michigan , Ann Arbor, MI
Rebecca Sipe, Assistant Professor, Department of English Language & Literature, Eastern Michigan University, Livonia, MI
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

Remembering the Past, Imagining the Future

A panel of distinguished leaders will examine past trends in financial aid and chart a future course for ensuring aid and access to higher education for all students.

6:45 PM - 8:15 PM

Trustees Reception in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the College Scholarship Service

Please join us at a reception in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of the College Scholarship Service, hosted by the Trustees of the College Board. All attendees are welcome.

Sunday, October 31, 2004

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Registration Open

7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Historic Skyscrapers: A Walking Tour

Buildings on the tour include the art deco Chicago Board of Trade Building, the Auditorium Building, and the Rookery, a National Historic Landmark. Sign up in advance at the VIP Hospitality Desk. Space limited.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

Continental Breakfast will be served 8:30 - 9:30 AM in the Exhibit Hall.

8:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Differentiated Interventions: A Framework to Improve Achievement and Reduce the Gap

One goal for schools is to improve achievement for all students so that the "achievement profile" for the school reflects the diversity of the school. In order to do this, a comprehensive, focused and differentiated approach is required. Attend this session and learn how the Brookline Public Schools successfully developed such a framework. Develop concrete strategies for reducing the achievement gap. Discuss how to use Critical Friends Groups to strengthen professional learning environments at your school.

Speaker(s): Robert J. Weintraub, Headmaster, Brookline High School, Brookline, MA
Jennifer Fischer-Mueller, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, Brookline Public Schools, Brookline, MA
Diane Lande, Dean of Students, Brookline High School, Brookline, MA
Ronald Ferguson, Professor of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Gretchen Tucker Underwood, Dean of Students, Brookline High School, Brookline, MA
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): Counselors, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders, Researchers
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

8:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Dream Act: What Every Counselor and Administrator Needs to Know

The Dream Act is a significant piece of federal legislation because of its potential impact on immigrant students' ability to participate in American higher education. The provisions of this Act may significantly affect admissions, enrollment, and financial aid at colleges and universities throughout the United States. Attend this workshop to learn about the implications of the Dream Act, as well as recent state-level initiatives.

Speaker(s): Stephen Handel (Moderator), Director of Community College Initiatives, The College Board
Alfred Herrera, Director, Center for Community College Partnerships, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Josh Bernstein, Senior Policy Analyst, National Immigration Law Center, Washington, DC
Adolfo Bermeo, Associate Vice Provost, Student Diversity and Community College Partnerships, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Topic(s): Financial Aid
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, Financial Aid Officers, School & College Administrators
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

8:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Building Strong AP Programs

Schools strive to build and support AP programs while increasing the number and proportion of underrepresented students participating at the same time. This half-day workshop will address strategies for achieving these goals. Join your colleagues to discuss case studies of substantive curricular approaches that support student learning in AP coursework. Learn how AP Vertical Teams, aligning curriculum from middle school to high school, the use of principal "walk-throughs" and AP Teacher Reports can be effective tools for school improvement.

Speaker(s): Michael Marchionda (Moderator), Senior Educational Manager K-12 Services, The College Board
Deborah Shepard, Director of Advanced Placement and English Teacher, Lincoln High School, Tallahassee, FL
John H. Cox, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Charles County Board of Education, La Plata, MD
Tommie Sue Anthony, Coordinator, AP Teacher Development, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
Topic(s): Administration
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

8:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Technical Characteristics of the New SAT

This workshop will present an overview of the psychometric characteristics of the new SAT as well as an update on the latest news on predictive validity. The presenters will summarize the results of the various research projects that led up to the development of the new SAT, including an update on the field trial results and how the test is functioning for different types of students. They will also present information on the validity of the new writing section for admission and placement, and will talk about a "common sense" approach to explaining predictive validity and illustrate the power of the SAT as a predictor of college success. There will be time allotted along the way for questions and comments from the audience.

Speaker(s): Brent Bridgeman, Principal Research Scientist, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ
Amy Elizabeth Schmidt, Executive Director, Higher Education Research, The College Board
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, School & College Administrators, Researchers
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Substantiating the Educational Benefits of Diversity

Many experts believe that the University of Michigan prevailed in Grutter vs. Bollinger because it conducted substantial research on the educational benefits of diversity. This case reminds other institutions with race-conscious policies of the importance of conducting their own institutional-specific research around the benefits of these policies. In this session, panelists will describe the types of research the University of Michigan and others have undertaken to justify their diversity-related programs. Discover appropriate methodology and effective strategies for engaging in this particular line of research.

Speaker(s): Donald Hossler, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders, Researchers
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Building Strong Schools: Partnerships for Secondary School Reform

National data suggests that one-third of all 8th grade students do not have the skills required to succeed in college or work. In response, educational systems across the nation are now engaged in secondary educational reform movements. Attend this session to learn about a unique collaboration by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the New York City Department of Education, and the College Board. Together, they are developing small schools with the purpose of connecting students to college success. Hear about the challenges and opportunities inherent in developing rigorous, relevant, and relationship-focused schools within the largest school system in the nation.

Speaker(s): Peter Negroni, Senior Vice President, The College Board
Shivam Mallick-Shah, Senior Program Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Kristen Kane, Director, Office of New Schools, NYC Department of Education, New York, NY
Helen Santiago, Director, NY Education Initiative, The College Board
Topic(s): Administration
Primary Audience(s): School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Getting the Most Out of the New PSAT/NMSQT

The new PSAT/NMSQT is not "just a test", but a comprehensive "program" that feeds educational planning for both students and staff year round. Attend this session to discuss new features of the test and their individual and aggregate impact. Join experienced panelists and colleagues to brainstorm additional enhancements that might benefit the schools. Discover numerous ways that your school and students can use the new PSAT/NMSQT program throughout the year.

Speaker(s): Beth Robinson, Executive Director, PSAT/NMSQT, The College Board, New York, NY
Dotty Merrill, Assistant Superintendent, Public Policy, Accountability and Assessment, Washoe County School District, Reno, NV
Topic(s): Counseling
Primary Audience(s): Counselors, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

The Application Essay: The Important Questions

Most high school students have the necessary skills to write application essays. However, many are lacking strategies needed to jumpstart the writing process. Join this informative session to discuss research findings about how students write college essays and how college admissions officers read them. Discover ways to effectively support students in writing essays and personal statements. Help get your students off and writing!

Speaker(s): Sarah McGinty, Author, The College Application Essay and Co-Author, 50 College Admission Directors Speak to Parents, Advisor, Teacher Education Program, , Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

What's New in College Board Financial Aid Services

This session will review for aid administrators and school counselors changes in the PROFILE and IDOC services, as well as changes to the Institutional Methodology. We will also review at a high level how FAST can help colleges and provide information about upcoming associational meetings, such as the Colloquium.

Speaker(s): Kathleen Little, Senior Executive Director, Financial Aid Programs and Services, The College Board
Topic(s): Financial Aid
Primary Audience(s): Counselors, Financial Aid Officers
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Incentives and Partnerships: A Community-based Approach to Promoting Student Achievement

Competition and educational incentives can effectively motivate students to develop skills necessary for college admission. The Florida Education Fund has designed and implemented statewide academic competitions to enhance student performance on the SAT and other standardized tests. The Fund also supports programs in which universities, colleges and businesses offer educational incentives to high school students. Learn from Florida's experience and build strategies for organizing educational competitions and incentive programs within your community.

Speaker(s): Lawrence Morehouse, President/CEO, Florida Education Fund, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Lyra Logan, Vice President/General Counselor, Florida Education Fund, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Keriann Boxhill, Assistant Director, Pre-College Programs, Florida International University, Miami, FL
Topic(s): Counseling
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

International Education: News You Can Use

Attend this session to get the insiders view on international students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced practitioners will share their knowledge of admissions considerations and interests among prospective international applicants. What opportunities exist for students from Central America? What's the latest news from the Middle East? Are Eastern Europeans looking to the US for undergraduate study? Travel the globe with your colleagues and broaden your insights into international recruitment.

Speaker(s): John A. Blackburn, Dean of Admission, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Nancy H. Meislahn, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT
Karen R. Cottrell, Associate Provost for Enrollment, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
Areta Galat, Advisor , Brazil
Donna Ria Pasaribu, Advisor, Educational Advising Service YPPIA, Indonesia
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers, School & College Administrators
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Inspiration Awards Luncheon with Guest Speaker Edwidge Danticat

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Architecture of Culture and Commerce: A Walking Tour

The tour features many of Chicago's acclaimed commercial buildings; the Tiffany glass-crowned arcade of Marshall Field & Co. on State Street; and the mosaic-embellished Chicago Cultural Center. Sign up in advance at the VIP Hospitality Desk. Space limited.

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Diversity: Our Future, Our Responsibility, Our Challenge

"It has been 25 years since Justice Powell first approved the use of race to further an interest in student body diversity in the context of public higher education...we expect that 25 years from now, the use of racial preference will no longer be necessary to further the interest approved today," Grutter v. Bollinger, 2003. Join leadership from K-12, higher education, admissions, and financial aid to explore this challenge. Discuss how schools can achieve diversity through future initiatives.

Speaker(s): Carlos Garcia, Superintendent of Schools, Clark County School District, Las Vegas, NV
Natala K. Hart, Director, Student Financial Aid, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
William E. Kirwan, Chancellor, University System of Maryland, Adelphi, MD
Theodore L. Spencer, Director of Admissions, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers, School & College Administrators
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Increasing Academic and Career Success of Underrepresented Students: What Do the Data Say?

Although many efforts are in place to increase the academic and career success of under-represented students, few programs build on research-based practices and engage in rigorous evaluation of their outcomes. In this session, learn about one research-based program--the GE Foundation's Math Excellence initiative--and the data it is yielding about successful programs. This initiative focuses on K-16 efforts to strengthen students' core academic preparation and to foster their interest in careers like business and engineering. Join this session to discuss a data-driven approach and see examples of effective practices.

Speaker(s): Patricia Campbell, Director, Campbell-Kibler Associates, Groton, MA
Paul McKendrick, Deputy Superintendent, Lynchburg City Schools, Lynchburg, VA
Bernard Blumenthal, Manager, Lite Program, Bryant University, Smithfield,, RI
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

The Ethics of Admissions

In the changing world of college recruitment and admission, what practices are considered ethical with regard to Early Decision, Early Action, and Wait Lists? In this session, leadership of the College Board¿s Guidance and Admissions Assembly and The National Association for College Admission Counseling explore these issues and discuss their role in shaping the ethics of current college admission policies. An update on the review of NACAC¿s Statement of Good Principles of Good Practice further shapes this conversation. Join your colleagues for a critical dialogue on the interpretation and practice of ethical behavior in admissions today. Audience participation will be encouraged.

Speaker(s): Mary Lee Hoganson (Moderator), College Consultant, Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Flossmoor, IL
Joyce Smith, Executive Director, National Association for College Admission Counseling, Alexandria, VA
Frank Sachs, Director, NACAC, , Director of College Counseling, The Blake School, Minneapolis, MN
John A. Blackburn, Dean of Admission, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Increasing Enrollment and Student Participation in Advanced Placement Courses

Minority and low-income students are traditionally underrepresented in AP programs. Schools must attempt to diminish these learning gaps and promote access to AP courses while maintaining strong AP programs. Attend this session to learn from the experience of two schools that have effectively supported and grown their AP programs while achieving equity and access for traditionally underserved student groups. Obtain ideas, programs, and activities to effectively increase student access, participation, and success at your institution.

Speaker(s): Angie Cummings, AP Chair, English Literature AP Teacher, Bishop Dunne High School, Dallas, TX
Patricia Bowie, Mathematics Chair, Bishop Dunne High School, Dallas, TX
Theodore Czupryk, AP Coordinator, Florida State University - Panama City, Lynnhaven, FL
William V. Husfelt, Principal, A. Crawford Mosley High School, Lynn Haven, FL
Topic(s): Administration, Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): Counselors, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Changing What the SAT Measures (Part 1)

Attend this session to learn about the changes coming to the SAT. Hear from members of the SAT Mathematics, Writing, and Critical Reading Test Development Committees and the College Board Mathematics and English Academic Advisory Committees. How did we determine what should or should not be included on the SAT? How were our decisions impacted by the practical challenges of test development? This session is Part 1 of a two-part workshop. In Part 2, we will break out into English and Mathematics groups for subject-specific discussion.

Speaker(s): Dan Lotesto, Mathematics Department Chair, Riverside University High School, Milwaukee, WI
Bernard Madison, Professor of Mathematics, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Bernard Phelan, English Teacher, Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School, Barrington, IL
Ronald A. Sudol, Associate Provost and Professor of Rhetoric, Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Books Signings with Authors Edwidge Danticat and James McBride, outside the Grand Ballroom

Featured speakers on site to sign their books. After the Inspiration Awards luncheon, come meet our acclaimed speakers, and have their books personally signed. To save time, buy your books in advance at the College Board bookstore in the Exhibit Hall.

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Implementing the ASCA National Model for School Counseling: Let's Change...You Go First!

The recently published American School Counselor Association National Model for School Counseling Programs offers a well-defined framework for developing comprehensive school counseling programs. In this interactive session, we will offer a brief overview of the model, and identify realistic obstacles to implementation. A panel of current and former school administrators will offer their perspective on the Model, as well as discuss strategies for overcoming barriers to implementation.

Speaker(s): Stan Maliszewski, Assistant Professor, School Counseling, University of Arizona , Tucson, AZ
Mark Kuranz, Counselor, J.J. Case High School, Racine, WI
Laura Murray, Superintendent, Homewood Flossmoor Community High School, Floosmoor, IL
Von Mansfield, Principal, Homewood Flossmoor Community High School, Flossmoor, IL
John Stollar, Chief Education Manager K-12, The College Board
Topic(s): Counseling
Primary Audience(s): Counselors, School & College Administrators
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Student Response - A Dialogue with the Advisory Panel on Student Concerns

High school and college level members of the College Board's Advisory Panel on Student Concerns represent a variety of different backgrounds from all across the country. Attend this session and discover their candid and articulate voices as they invite you to hear about their high school and college experiences, discuss their perspectives on college costs and affordability, and learn about student concerns surrounding opportunity and college readiness. The panelists look forward to meeting you, responding to your questions and sharing their advice.

Speaker(s): Student Members, of the Advisory Panel on Student Concerns
Topic(s): Counseling
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, Financial Aid Officers, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders, Researchers
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Economic Principles in Financial Aid and Enrollment Management

The College Board has recently published a revised edition of Sandy Baum's Primer on Economics for Financial Aid Professionals, which provides basic explanations of the economic underpinnings of both enrollment and financial aid issues. In this session, author and economist Sandy Baum will discuss highlights from her work. Join us for an engaging discussion with this renowned expert in the field.

Speaker(s): Sandy Baum, Professor of Economics, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY
Topic(s): Financial Aid
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Writing Across the Curriculum

To be successful, students must be effective writers in all subject areas. This half-day interactive workshop presents professional development approaches to teaching writing for teachers across the curriculum. Participants will have the opportunity to study the diverse characteristics of writing in specific disciplines and explore strategies for improving student work in these content areas.

Speaker(s): Donald R. Galleher, Director, Northern Virginia Writing Project, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Bernadette Glaze, Co-Director, Northern Virginia Writing Project, Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Architecture of Culture and Commerce: A Walking Tour

The tour features many of Chicago's acclaimed commercial buildings; the Tiffany glass-crowned arcade of Marshall Field & Co. on State Street; and the mosaic-embellished Chicago Cultural Center. Sign up in advance at the VIP Hospitality Desk. Space limited.

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Changing What the SAT Measures (Part 2: English)

In Part 2 of this workshop, hear members of the SAT Writing and Critical Reading Test Development Committee and the College Board English Academic Advisory Committee discuss English section content. How well can multiple-choice questions test writing skills? How will a single, 25-minute essay demonstrate a student's writing ability? Join us for a lively discussion of this significant shift in assessment and education.

Speaker(s): Bernard Phelan, English Teacher, Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School, Barrington, IL
Ronald A. Sudol, Associate Provost and Professor of Rhetoric, Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Is Your Postsecondary Framework in Place?

Come learn about strategic approaches for supporting students and for promoting college awareness, readiness, access, and success. Hear representatives from urban and suburban districts discuss their system-wide initiatives to build internal and external supports for postsecondary planning. Learn about specific programs such as AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), and collect ideas for benchmarking progress.

Speaker(s): Greg Darnieder, Director, Post Secondary Education, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL
Mary Lee Hoganson, College Consultant, Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Flossmoor, IL
Yolanda Knight, Assistant Director, Department of Postsecondary Education, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL
Rhonda Bell, Manager, Summer Quest, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL
Chandra Taylor Smith, Manager, AVID, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Building Authentic Diversity: Admissions & Recruitment Without Using Race

Public institutions in California are seeing rising admissions standards and are prevented, by statute, from using race as a factor in admissions. On the other coast, several selective liberal arts colleges in New England are exploring geodemographic strategies to expand diversity beyond race. Hear how two different types of institutions are building diversity in their student bodies without thinking about race or ethnicity. Senior admissions officers will share how they approached this challenge and the results obtained. Learn from their experiences and gather useful pointers for enrollment planning at your institution.

Speaker(s): James C. Blackburn, Director, Admissions and Records, California State University, Fullerton, CA
Thomas H. Parker, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, Amherst College, Amherst, MA
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, School & College Administrators, Researchers
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

The Impact of Marketization on College Choice

In the past 50 years, the process of choosing a college has changed. Public policy, institutional practices, shifting demographics, and increased marketization of higher education, have all affected students' and families' views of the college enrollment process. Join your colleagues to discuss how these trends have affected equity, access, and public interest in higher education over time. Find out how colleges, universities and admissions related organizations should address these factors to enhance the decision-making experience for future college students.

Speaker(s): Donald Hossler, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
James M. Montoya, Vice President for Regions and Higher Education Services, The College Board, Western Regional Office, San Jose, CA
Paul M. Orehovec, Vice President of Enrollment, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Jillian Kinzie, Program Coordinator for Masters Degree in Higher Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, Financial Aid Officers, School & College Administrators, Researchers
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Teaching, Counseling, and Packaging Considerations for First-Generation College-Bound Students

Identifying and processing first generation college students goes beyond traditional means. Professionals must develop specific strategies for working with students who face roadblocks to academic success. Attend this session and discover the importance of promoting student access to rigorous courses in high school. Discuss considerations for counselors and financial aid officers of traditionally marginalized students. Examine the role and importance of community colleges as an option for this population.

Speaker(s): Christine Scott, Metro NY Regional Representative, Office of Admissions, State University of New York at Buffalo, Dobbs Ferry, NY
Sandra Friedman, Math Teacher, High Point High School, Beltsville, MD
Ronald Smith, Executive Director of Financial Aid and Student Retention, Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore, MD
William R. Burke, Director of Financial Aid, University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
Topic(s): Counseling
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, Financial Aid Officers, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Resolving the "Catch-44" Conundrum of College Savings -- "Catch-22" Adjusted for the Skyrocketing Cost of College

Tuition-and-fee charges have long sent parents scurrying to save for their children's future. However, as soon as these children apply for financial aid, these families find out their college savings are counted against them. Rising tuitions and increased dependence on financial aid has encouraged families to transfer their funds and hide wealth on the financial aid application. Join this session and discuss options for rewarding, rather than discouraging, college savings in qualifying families for financial aid.

Speaker(s): Michael S. McPherson (Moderator), President, The Spencer Foundation, Chicago, IL
Sandy Baum, Professor of Economics, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY
John Phillips, Senior Partner, Higher Education Management Group (HEMG) Ltd.
Peter Orszag, Senior Fellow in Economic Studies, The Brookings Institution, Washington, DC
Donald Saleh, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Topic(s): Financial Aid
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers, School & College Administrators, Researchers
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Dilated Pupils and the Not-So-Soft Bigotry of a Nation

In her one-woman show, Dilated Pupils and the Not-So-Soft Bigotry of a Nation, Artist-in-Residence Brooke Haycock takes you straight into the lives, hearts and minds of three DC-area high school students. Through her portrayal of 12 characters, ranging from a 15 year-old African American Boy to a 60 year-old Jewish ESL teacher, Brooke dares audiences to look beyond the data and confront the very human stories of young people left to struggle in a system buckled under the devastating weight of low expectations.

Speaker(s): Brooke Haycock, Artist-In-Residence, The Education Trust, Washington, DC
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): Counselors, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Changing What the SAT Measures (Part 2: Math)

In Part 2 of this workshop, members of the SAT Mathematics Test Development Committee and the College Board Academic Advisory Committee will discuss math section content. Has the math content of the SAT gone far enough by adding Algebra II concepts but stopping short of trigonometry? How will the 10 grid-in questions augment a multiple choice format? Join us for an engaging discussion of how we measure math understanding.

Speaker(s): Dan Lotesto, Mathematics Department Chair, Riverside University High School, Milwaukee, WI
Bernard Madison, Professor of Mathematics, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Annual Meeting of the Members

Attend your Annual Meeting to hear the College Board Chair's official report, the Committee on Finance Report, the Committee on Membership report and the election of new members, the Committee on Nominations report with the election of new officers and trustees, reports of the National Assemblies, and an address from President Gaston Caperton. This is an opportunity for member delegates to speak directly to the elected and appointed leadership across all educational professions and have an impact on the upcoming educational agenda.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting. Only the designated delegate from each member institution will be able to cast an official vote.

View the agenda.

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

Performance and Discussion by James McBride

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Evening Event at The Art Institute of Chicago

Monday, November 01, 2004

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Exhibit Hall Open

7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Registration Open

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Coffee with the Colleges

Counselors, please join us for this unique college fair. Meet with admissions and financial aid officers from over 175 member colleges and universities from across the nation. Enjoy a cup of coffee, visit, and build partnerships with representatives from a wide range of institutions. Learn More

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

General Address by Lawrence H. Summers

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Building Positive, Productive Relationships: Our Jerseys May Be Different But We Are Not on Opposing Teams

High school college counselors and admissions professionals face pressure from their respective communities to achieve seemingly contradictory goals. High school counselors are expected to get their students into the colleges of their choice. College admission professionals are asked to improve the quality of each new class, increase academic, geographic, religious, ethnic and economic diversity of the student body, and keep to their target number of enrolled students. Meet colleagues committed to building and maintaining positive relationships that support these goals, and gather valuable techniques to apply in your own work.

Speaker(s): Sally Lindsley, Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Jacqueline Berkshire, College Counselor, Lake Forest High School, Lake Forest, IL
Keith Todd, Director of Undergraduate Admission, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Anne M. Sandoval, Director of College Counseling, Detroit Country Day School, Beverly Hills, MI
Topic(s): Counseling
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Inside SpringBoard

Why do districts choose SpringBoard, the College Board's newest initiative to connect students in grades 6 - 12 to college success? SpringBoard's comprehensive approach utilizes the College Board Standards for College Success, diagnostic assessments, professional development, and instructional resources and strategies. Come and hear several districts discuss the reasons behind their decision.

Speaker(s): Michael H. Riley, Superintendent, Bellevue School District #405, Bellevue, WA
Stephen Jones, Superintendent, Syracuse City School District, Syracuse, NY
Robert Rice, Chief Academic Officer and former Superintendent, District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC
Diane Schaefer, Director of Instruction, Rhode Island Department of Education, Providence, RI
Earlean Smiley, Deputy Superintendent, School Board of Broward County, Office of the Superintendent, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Eduardo Torres , Deputy Superintendent, San Antonio Independent School District, San Antonio, TX
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Current Trends in Guidance Technology

This session provides information and demonstrations of state-of-the-art technology that facilitate college planning as well as scholarship and career exploration. Find out the best practices and latest trends in online college searching to help students and families make informed decisions. Learn about search and selection tools available on collegeboard.com and other web-based services. Join your colleagues for open discussion, and gather new ideas and materials to use in your own school setting.

Speaker(s): Christopher Bryan, School Counselor, Ribault High School, Jacksonville, FL
Enrique Cafaro, Guidance Director, White Plains High School, White Plains, NY
Jill Gudger, Instructor, Department of Education, University of Alabama, Cullman, AL
Chris Jannuzzi, Director, Product Development, The College Board
Topic(s): Counseling
Primary Audience(s): Counselors, School & College Administrators
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

National Imperative for Educating Low Income Students

With access to higher education more important than ever, low-income students continue to lag in participation. What can be done to ensure that these students are academically prepared for college, have adequate financial aid to attend, and the necessary support to graduate?

Initiatives implemented by UNC Chapel Hill, the University of Virginia, Harvard and others seek to provide increased access for low-income students by removing financial barriers. Recent headlines about preferential admission practices to enroll more low-income applicants have also captured our attention. This session will explore the national economic benefits of educating low-income students and will describe efforts underway to attract these students to competitive institutions.

Speaker(s): Anna M. Griswold (Moderator), Assistant Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Student Financial Aid, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Richard D. Kahlenberg, Senior Fellow, The Century Foundation, Editor, America's Untapped Resource: Low-Income Students in Higher Education
James C. Moeser, Chancellor, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Topic(s): Financial Aid
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers, School & College Administrators
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Filling the Pipeline: A District's Approach and Its Partners

The Chicago Public Schools and the University of Chicago have partnered together to create a series of programs with the shared aim of preparing students citywide for postsecondary success. The programs range from a comprehensive data-tracking system that reveals how preparation affects postsecondary outcomes to a year-round scholars program for promising high school students. Join representatives from the partner institutions to discuss how these programs and others have helped to support and create opportunities for students in high school and beyond.

Speaker(s): Greg Darnieder, Director, Post Secondary Education, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL
Melissa Roderick, Associate Professor, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Gudelia Lopez, Assistant Director, Department of Postsecondary Education, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL
Ilona Chmiel, Research Analyst, Department of Postsecondary Education, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL
Topic(s): Administration
Primary Audience(s): Counselors, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders, Researchers
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

How Colleges Plan to Use the New SAT Writing Scores

A panel of admission directors from a wide range of public and private institutions will discuss how they plan to use the new SAT Writing scores, both subscores and composite, and how they plan to use the essay. How were these decisions made and what studies are planned to determine appropriate score use? How will the SAT essay relate to the personal statement and/or application essay? Hear firsthand about different approaches. Counselors, obtain helpful information to inform your students. Admissions officers, get valuable insights for your own planning.

Speaker(s): Ray Brown, Dean of Admissions,, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
Kedra Ishop, Assistant Director of Admissions, University of Texas, Austin, TX
Keith Light, Associate Dean, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
Kelly Walter, Director of Admissions, Boston University, Boston, MA
Djuana D. Young, Director of Admissions, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment, Counseling
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Writing in Elementary School: The Mount Healthy Experience

Join us to learn about the STAR Writers' Program, a successful research and development project that fosters written communication by leveraging technology as a tool. Hear the perspectives of Mt. Healthy Elementary School students and staff. The three-year project has resulted in a 40% improvement in student writing scores at Mt. Healthy Elementary. Highlights include defining the writing process, the use of Power Writing and 6+1 Writing Traits, family involvement, goal setting, use of rubrics, and data tracking. Integral to the program has been an intensive staff development component.

Speaker(s): Kim Kritzer, Teacher, Mt. Healthy Elementary School, Mt. Healthy, IN
Karen Garrity, Principal, Mt. Healthy Elementary School, Mt. Healthy, IN
Students: Sierra Albert, Jeremy Barnes, Carissa Fry, Shelby Holland, Levi Londeree, Mt. Healthy Elementary School, Mt. Healthy, IN
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

10:30 AM - 1:15 PM

Financial Aid for School Counselors

This half-day workshop will promote understanding of the school counselor's role in the financial aid application process. Attend this workshop to identify strategies for helping students and their families move smoothly through this process. Explore the concept of need-based financial aid; the application and eligibility process for scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment; and the role of school counselors as partners in helping students make informed enrollment decisions. Whether you are new to college advising or a highly experienced school counselor, this workshop will offer you the chance for professional growth.

Speaker(s): Linda Dagradi, Director of Guidance, Longmeadow High School, Longmeadow, MA
Alicia Reyes, Director of Financial Aid, University of Chicago , Chicago, IL
Topic(s): Financial Aid
Primary Audience(s): Counselors, Financial Aid Officers
Event Type: Workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Operational Implications of the New SAT

What impact will the changes to the SAT have on the admission process for colleges, as well as for students and high schools? How can colleges use both current and new SAT scores most effectively? For colleges that wish to view a student's essay, how and when can they do so? Come to find out how the new SAT -- including the new essay -- will be scored, reported, and delivered.

Speaker(s): Steve Kotten, Director, SAT Operations and Communications, The College Board
Brian O'Reilly, Executive Director, SAT Information and Services, The College Board
Kris Zavoli, Director, Regional Initiatives, The College Board
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Letters of Recommendation -- What is Expected?

This session explores the expectations for teacher and counselor letters of recommendation. How is each used in the application process? What can counselors in schools with large caseloads do to convey important information? Does an EOP/HEOP letter require different information? College admissions professionals, each with experience in a variety of institutions, will discuss the expectations of teacher and counselor letters, the ways in which they are used and read, and strategies for urban counselors.

Speaker(s): Christine Scott (Moderator), Metro NY Regional Representative, Office of Admissions, State University of New York at Buffalo, Dobbs Ferry, NY
Lloyd Hall, Senior Admissions Officer, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Sammie Robinson, Associate Dean of Students for Multicultural Affairs, Associate Dean of Admissions, Colby College, Waterville, ME
Pat Armstrong, Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment & Planning, Director of Admissions, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Peter Farrell, Dean of Admissions, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
Topic(s): Counseling
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Counselors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

A Reasonable Accommodation Plan That Works

Every year, schools receive an increasing number of requests to provide extended time on standardized tests for children with learning differences. Evaluating documentation and identifying appropriate learning supports for these students can be complicated. This session will address these and other issues schools face throughout this process. Learn how to effectively balance the diversity of learning documentation modes, and parent, student, faculty expectations with the school's need for a framework that provides clear, consistent and systematic guidelines for implementation.

Speaker(s): Deborah Rutzen, Academic Dean, 11th and 12th Grades, Cranbrook Kingswood School, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Jeffrey Welch, Academic Dean, English Instructor, Cranbrook Kingswood School, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Topic(s): Administration
Primary Audience(s): Counselors, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Supporting Nontraditional Students through the AP Seminar

AP Seminars seek to improve students¿ proficiency with advanced content, skills, and processes. Based on diagnostic measures, these seminars offer instruction, coaching, and resources that prepare students for AP coursework and support success at the college level. Attend this session to acquire strategies for the development and implementation of AP Seminar classes. Discuss successful coordination of the AP Seminar from the Central Office to the classroom. Discover how to effectively support non-traditional AP students at your school.

Speaker(s): Eric J. Smith, Superintendent, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Annapolis, MD
Lynn Whittington, Director of the Division of Curriculum, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Annapolis, MD
Lisa Kissinger, Coordinator of Social Studies,, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Annapolis, MD
Kim Jakovics, Classroom Teacher, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Annapolis, MD
Nancy Mann, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Ann, MD
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): Counselors, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

SAT Readiness Program -- Overview

To help prepare all students for the new SAT® and college success, the College Board introduces the SAT Readiness Program™. The program features print and online resources for students and schools, as well as professional development for educators. The program's free and low-cost offerings will help broaden student access to SAT preparation and college. Attend this session to learn about the full range of College Board's official preparation resources including: The Official SAT Study Guide: For the New SAT™, the successor to the College Board's #1 best seller 10 Real SATs; The Official SAT Online Course™, featuring interactive instruction, personalized feedback for students, and insightful reporting for educators; and SAT Professional Development.

Speaker(s): Bridget Fortner, Product Specialist, Product Development, The College Board
David Justus, Executive Director, Readiness Programs, The College Board
Topic(s): Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s): Counselors, School & College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

The Access and Diversity Collaborative: Progress Report

The Access and Diversity Collaborative is a two-year project addressing issues of access and diversity in the context of financial aid and scholarships; outreach, recruitment, retention, and other student services; and admissions. Through discussion with legal experts and educators, the Collaborative develops tools to help colleges and universities evaluate their diversity-related policies and practices in educationally and legally sound ways. Come to this session to learn the Collaborative's latest findings and discuss key questions and issues for future consideration. To learn more about the project, visit: www.collegeboard.com/diversitycollaborative

Speaker(s): Natala K. Hart, Director, Student Financial Aid, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Andre Bell, Vice President for College and University Enrollment Services, The College Board
Karl Furstenberg, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, Associate Provost for Planning, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
Susan Santana, Associate, Holland & Knight LLP
Topic(s): Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s): Admissions & Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers
Event Type: Breakout Session
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Yes

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