New England Conference for Student Success
Posted by on August 02, 2010
SAVE THE DATE!
The First Annual New England Conference for Student Success: Effective Strategies for Educating the Whole Student
At the University of Massachusetts Amherst
Friday, October 8, 2010
Real strategies for student success.
New England colleges have designed a variety of programs to help their students succeed. Come to learn and share stories about programs and practices that have potential for helping students succeed in higher education.
Who should attend?
· Faculty,
· Academic advisors,
· Student affairs professionals, and
· Administrators and others interested in advancing student success.
Confirmed Presenters:
– John N. Gardner, President, Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education
– Robert Feldman, University of Massachusetts Amherst (Author of Power Up)
Preconference sessions on Thursday, October 7, featuring:
– Betsy Barefoot, Vice President & Senior Scholar, Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education
– Jane Wellman, Delta Cost Project
A mix of keynote presentations, workshops, panel presentations, and poster sessions for reports on projects devoted to student success, particularly in dealing with the whole range of issues each student faces. Opportunities will be provided for the formation of project teams and collaborations.
Click for more information: http://www.umass.edu/sbs/news_events/news_stories/student_success_conference.htm
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