Expertise

Description of Session:
This workshop is geared toward those Student Affairs divisions who are beginning the process of developing partnerships with academic affairs.

About the Expert:
Retired, Former Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs,
Western Carolina University
CV linked here.

Description of Session:   Training session on how to establish a SafeZone program at your University for your LGBTQI community.  The presentation is based upon experience working with the SafeZone program here at UNCG and with sessions and consultations completed with and for other area higher education institutions and faculty, staff, and students.

About the Expert:
Senior Assistant Director for Administrative Operations, UNC-G.
Doctorate of Philosophy, Curriculum & Teaching
CV linked here.

Description of Session:  Decades of college retention research has revealed reasons why college students leave.  But does your department or division have a research-based action plan that targets students’ needs and positively impacts college success?  This session will help attendees gain an understanding of how to employ Seidman’s college success model (2005) to assess and enhance intervention programs and ensure your program’s effectiveness.   Results of the session will be an action plan for your department or division integrate the success formula into your daily operations!

About the Expert:
Dean of Student Learning, Central Carolina Community College .
Condensed CV linked here

Description of Session:  Workshop, presentation, or consultation based on the reasonable needs of the staff.  Specializing in the U.S. Department of Education, federally funded TRIO Programs and other programs serving  low-income, first-generation, underrepresented students.

About the Expert
Independent Consultant/ 21 year TRIO alumni of 2 TRIO Programs and a three-time Project Director of TRIO Programs.  Formerly served as the Director for the Office of TRIO Programs at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  Expert in program development, program evaluation, and grant writing.

Description of Session:
We are all feeling increased pressure to update and transform the work that we do.  We know some of our systems and process are out-of-date, but what do we do about it?  If you have difficulty innovating or are intimidated by the whole concept, perhaps it’s because you don’t know what kind of innovator you actually are.

We use tools like the MBTI and Strong with our students to help them first understand themselves, then articulate and apply that information.  This session, based loosely on the book The Ten Faces of Innovation, will help you understand that there are different types of innovation and innovators.  By exploring these types and better understanding where you fit, you can then apply that information to situations that require creativity and innovation.

After an innovation overview and large-group warm-up, all attendees will take an assessment, created by the presenter, to use as a starting point for small-group discussions.  Professionals all areas of student affairs and higher education will benefit from this guided dialog and leave the session with a better understanding of their ability to be creative and innovative.

About the Expert:
Senior Assistant Dean, Academic Advising
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Session Description: Learn from a world traveler, someone who has been to all 50 states, 77 countries and all 7 continents, as she shares leadership lessons learned from the road and around the world. Learn how to (1) have fun (2) meet new people (3) overcome challenges/obstacles (4) try new things (5) celebrate your successes (6) follow your dreams and (7) challenge yourself.

About the Expert:
NCCPA Past-President
Former Director of Student Activities, Mount Olive College
Study Abroad Instructor, NC State University