Midwest First-Year Conference
September 29, 2017
Keynote Speaker Information:
Laura I. Rendon, PhD Professor Emerita and Co-Director of the Center for Research and Policy in Education at University of Texas-San Antonio
Title: Enhancing Student Success: Employing Validation, High-Impact Practices and an Asset-Based Framework.
Keynote Abstract: The keynote address will address three areas of importance as colleges and universities seek to foster student success. These include: 1) engaging faculty and staff in actively validating and supporting students, 2) employing pedagogic innovations that result in high-impact practices and deep learning experiences, and 3) working with an asset-based student success framework that acknowledges student strengths and community cultural wealth.
Higher Education Leadership Panel:
Dr. Karl Brooks
Vice President for Student Affairs
Oakton Community College
Dr. Shawna Cooper-Gibson
Assistant Provost, Student Academic Services
Loyola University Chicago
Dr. Daniel López Jr.
Vice President for Student Affairs
Associate Professor, Educational Leadership and Development
Northeastern Illinois University
Dr. Patricia Telles-Irvin
Vice President for Student Affairs
Northwestern University
Sessions At A Glance:
SESSION 1
10:00–11:00 a.m. |
Damen Cinema |
Norville 114 |
Norville 341 |
Cuneo 103 |
Cuneo 107 |
Cuneo 111 |
Damen 216 |
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A Conversation About Student Success With Dr. Laura I Rendon
Dr. Laura I Rendon,
University of Texas at San Antonio and Center for Research & Policy in Education |
Designing Inclusive Learning Environments with Active Learning Strategies
Keyona Castleman,
Loyola University Chicago
Annie Kelly,
Loyola University Chicago |
Bridging the Digital Divide for Incoming Students
Joel Houlette,
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Jamie Opdyke,
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
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First Generation Summer Bridge Programming
Jenna Martin,
Franklin College |
How a small private college retention rate increased: Five strategies for student success
Dr. Brittany Bell,
St. Norbert College
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Developing a First-Year Residential Curriculum: The Loyola Experience at Home
Niecy Riley,
Loyola University Chicago
Sam Siner,
Loyola University Chicago |
Building an Inclusive Campus: Incorporating Power, Privilege, and Diversity into a Summer English Program for International Students
Lynn Ishikawa,
DePauw University
Dr. Tamara Stasik,
DePauw University |
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SESSION 2
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. |
Damen Cinema |
Norville 114 |
Norville 341 |
Cuneo 103 |
Cuneo 107 |
Cuneo 111 |
Damen 216 |
Damen 214 |
ICYMI/JSYK: Easy-Peasy Ways to Add Digital Magic to Your Teaching!
Brad Garner,
Indiana Wesleyan University |
Effectively Leveraging a Student Team to Create a More Inclusive First-Year Experience
Lauren Napolitano, Northern Illinois University
Shelley Mass,
Northern Illinois University
Kelly Smith,
Northern Illinois University |
Connecting the Dots: Developing a Sense of Belonging for Undocumented Students
Susana DasNeves, Northern Illinois University
Sandy Lopez, Northern Illinois University |
Self-Authorship in the First-Year Seminar
Dr. Adetokunbo Earl Fatoke,
Malcolm X College |
Compassionate Enrollment: A New Solution to the Old Problem of Retention
Kimberly Moore,
Loyola University Chicago |
Understanding Bias and Promoting Inclusivity: Tools from UNIV 102
Betsi S. Burns,
Loyola University Chicago
Kelly Moore,
Loyola University Chicago
Robyn Mallett,
Loyola University Chicago Leah Pasquesi,
Loyola University Chicago |
The PROMISE Scholars Program: A National Science Foundation STEM Initiative
Dr. Denise R. Hayman, Northern Illinois University |
We Are MVP and BOLD: Creating Successful Student of Color Programs By Centering Cultural Wealth
Der Vang,
Iowa State University
Tabatha Cruz,
Iowa State University |
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SESSION 3
1:45 to 2:45 p.m. |
Damen Cinema |
Norville 114 |
Norville 341 |
Cuneo 103 |
Cuneo 107 |
Cuneo 111 |
Damen 216 |
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An Overview of FYE in the Research: The Past, Present, and Future
Dr. Tracy Skipper, University of South Carolina and National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition |
The Multicultural Success Academy
Dr. Darrell King, Michigan State University
Sherri Henry, Michigan State University |
Building the Foundation for Success of First Year, First Generation College Students
Kelley O'Neal,
Texas A&M University
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Commuter Student 8 Weeks Program
Jenna Martin, Franklin College |
Get out of the Office: Effective advising practices outside of the Advising Office
Ryan Echevarria, College of Lake County |
Learning Portfolios and the First-Year Experience: Documenting Student Learning for Growth and Development
Shannon Milligan, University of Illinois-Chicago
Annie Kelly, Loyola University Chicago |
Ballin' on a Budget: Financial Health and First Year Students
Ashley Harzog Cleland, Millikin University |
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