College Access Conference
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Thank You for Making the 2012 NC College Access Conference a Success!
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The 2012 North Carolina College Access Conference brought together educators from across the state for a one day professional summit. During breakout sessions, workshops, and keynotes, attendees shared best practices, tackled issues facing our students, and discussed ways to increase college access and success.
Scroll down for a list of session presentations and available handout materials
Contact Ashley Postlethwaite, College Access Coordinator - 919 843-2201 - abpostlethwaite@northcarolina.edu
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Morning Keynote: Dr. Calvin Mackie Dr. Mackie is an award winning mentor, former engineering professor, internationally renowned motivational speaker, and successful entrepreneur. He earned a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Moorehouse College; and a Master of Science and a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. He served on the Tulane University Faculty, and is the founder of the Chanel ZerO Group, an educational and motivational consulting company. Through his international travels and online mentoring, he reaches millions of professionals and young people annually. Dr. Mackie has been featured in the HBO Documentary "When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Parts," and its sequel "If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don't Rise." President Bush awarded him the 2003 Presidential Award for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. He is the author of "A View from the Roof: Lessons for Life and Business." (no presentation materials available)
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| Session One |
Community College Transfers in North Carolina: Examining Multiple Pathways to Student Success Dr. Paul Umbach, NC State University |
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What's Going On in Financial Aid Wanda White, NC Community College System (no presentation materials available) |
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Career and College: Ready, Set, Go! Dr. Theresa Tate, NC Department of Public Instruction |
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The Journey to College: Perspectives from Underrepresented High School & College Students Darris Means, Elon Academy For more information about Elon Academy, visit the Elon Academy website |
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Minority Male Mentoring: Using Innovative Ideas to Address a Rising Issue Monty Hickman, NC Community College System
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| Session Two |
Creating a College-Going Culture for your Middle School & High School Erin Davis, KIPP Pride High School (presentation materials anticipated shortly) |
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North Carolina Mathematics & Science Education Network (NC-MSEN) Dianne Affleck, UNC-Chapel Hill |
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Data Collection, Storage, & Reporting for College Access Programs Elizabeth Reilley, UNC General Administration |
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Person to Piedmont Connee White, Person High School For more information, contact Ms. White and Judy Bradsher (Piedmont Community College ) whitec@person.k12.nc.us bradshj@piedmontcc.edu |
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Educating the 75%: The Importance, Needs, & Difficulties of Adult Degree Programs & Their Students Dr. Rita Serotkin, Guilford College
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Lunch Keynote: Dr. Nicole Hurd Dr. Hurd is the founder and Executive Director of the National College Advising Corps, a consortium of 15 partner colleges/universities across the United States, which hires recent college graduates to serve as college advisors. She earned her Bachelor's degree at the University of Notre Dame, her Master's at Georgetown University, and her Doctorate in Religious Studies at the University of Virginia. While serving as Assistant Dean and Director of the Center for Undergraduate Excellence at the University of Virginia, Dr. Hurd founded the College Guide Program, which later served as the model for the National College Advising Corps. She serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is the co-author of "Helping Students Navigate the Path to College: What High Schools Can Do," a publication of the U.S. Department of Education.
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| Session Three |
Serious About Career & College Readiness? Make it Happen with CFNC.org & the Professional Center Amy Samek, CFNC Pathways Partnership |
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The Art of TRIO Antonio Stephens, St. Augstine's College (no presentation materials available) |
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Community Engagement: Best Practices from the Front Lines Yolanda Keith, Carolina College Advising Corps |
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AsULead: A Model for Combining Youth Leadership & College Access Jennifer Wilson-Kearse, Appalachian State University (no presentatin materials available) |
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The ACT: A Tool in the Box to Promote Student Success Carl Forbes, ACT, Inc. (presentation materials anticipated shortly)
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Impact of Social Capital on Access & Success in Higher Education Ronda Bryant, Mount Olive College |
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Fifteen Ways to Increase Participation in Financial Aid Nights Francenia "Chynna" Bonner, Southside High School |
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College Planning: Encouraging Family Involvement Stephanie Myrto, Meredith College |
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Access & Success: UNC Academic Summer Bridge & Retention Programs Dr. Karrie Dixon, UNC General Administration |
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Connect Latino Students to College & Careers Donna Weaver, CFNC Pathways Partnership (no presentation materials available)
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Closing Keynote: Dr. Debra Saunders-White Dr. Saunders-White is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Higher Education Programs at the U.S. Department of Education. She serves as the assistant secretary's chief advisor on higher-education programs, administering more than 60 programs totaling nearly $3 billion annually. Prior to coming to Washington, DC, Dr. Saunders-White was one of the seven University of North Carolina Wilmington senior officers, and chaired the UNC System Chief Information Officer Council. She earned an undergraduate degree in History from the University of Virginia and combined a Doctorate in higher education administration from The George Washington University with an Master's degree in Business Administration from The College of William and Mary. She was recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and the American Council on Education as a top leader among higher education executives. (no presentation materials available)
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This conference was hosted by the University of North Carolina General Administration and was made possible by funds from the U.S. Department of Education College Access Challenge Grant, P378A100017.