Virtual Panel Schedule & Details
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Week 1
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Tuesday, February 18
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Momentum 101
We first launched Momentum in 2018, and it is an understatement to say that there have been a few changes since then. This session is for people new to Momentum or who may want a refresher (although Momentum veterans are always welcome). Momentum 101 will give you some basics about the Momentum Approach, a perspective on where it came from and how it's evolved, and how it applies to your work.
Host:
Jonathan Watts Hull, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student and Faculty Success, University System of Georgia
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Wednesday, February 19
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Sustaining Momentum in Times of Change
The past years have seen plenty of change in higher education. This session will focus on how to ensure that the good work of student success persists or adapts.
Panelists:
Carl Reiber, Provost, Georgia Southern University
Dana Nichols, Interim Provost, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Jill Drake, Provost, Clayton State University
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Wednesday, February 19
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Student Mental Health and Well-being
Student well-being has been increasingly seen as an area of need and importance. This session will explore how institutions are tackling these challenges and supporting students where they are.
Panelists:
Emily Jarvis, Assistant Vice President for Student Health & Wellbeing, Georgia College and State University
Lacy Till, Mental Health Initiative Project Director, University System of Georgia
Robert M. Bohler, Assistant Professor, Health Policy & Community Health, Georgia Southern University
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Thursday, February 20
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Teaching with Mindset
Research into the motivation and mindset has advanced considerably over the past several years. This workshop will dig into practical, evidence-based ways to put mindset supportive teaching approaches into practice to support student success.
Host:
Aimee Berger, Learning Analyst, Distance Learning/Innovation, University System of Georgia
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Thursday, February 20
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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International Virtual Exchange and Study Away
Study Away and International Virtual Exchange programs provide opportunities for more students to realize the benefits of global learning. This session explores how these programs can broaden access to these transformative opportunities.
Panelists:
Jennifer Evanuik, Senior Director at Office of International Initiatives, Georgia State University
Yali Zhao, Head of International Virtual Exchange Programs, Georgia State University
Dr. Mourad Dakhli, Robinson College of Business, Associate Dean for International Student Engagement and Partnerships
Sheila Schulte, Associate Vice President, International Programs, University of North Georgia
Linda Purvis, Associate Professor, Biology, University of North Georgia
Jill Schulze, Associate Dean, College of Science & Mathematics, University of North Georgia
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Friday, February 21
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Building Integrated Learning
Integrated Learning connects lessons across disciplines and with experiences outside the classroom. This session offers a deep dive into how one institution is building this into making connections in the first two years of college.
Panelists:
Paul Dahlgren, Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences, Professor of English, QEP Director, Georgia Southwestern State University
Jennifer Ryer, Assistant Professor of English, Georgia Southwestern State University
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Week 2
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Monday, February 24
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Career Connections in the Curriculum
Supporting students with their career discovery, exploration and development early in their academic careers is an emerging opportunity for institutions. This session highlights ways in which this work can be connected to students’ academic journey to help them build their future.
Panelists:
Mary McGinnis, Director of the ENDEAVOR Center for High Impact Practices, College of Coastal Georgia
Pat Morris, Director of Career and Academic Advising, College of Coastal Georgia
Allison Calhoun-Brown, Senior Vice President for Student Success and Chief Enrollment Officer , Georgia State University
Ramona Simien, Director of Employer Relations, Georgia State University
Nancy Linden, Director of The Center for Professional Excellence/QEP, Savannah State University
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Monday, February 24
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Growing Faculty Excellence in Teaching for Success
Many faculty begin their teaching careers deeply invested in their disciplines but less confident in their ability to communicate their expertise in the classroom. This session highlights how institutions can support faculty at every stage of their teaching journeys.
Panelists:
Alicia Briganti, Director of Center for Teaching and Learning, Dalton State College
Josie Baudier, Director, Center for Teaching and Learning & Online Learning, Georgia Highlands College
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Tuesday, February 25
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Improving Outcomes in Critical First-year Courses
Success in the first English and Math Courses is a foundational pillar of Momentum. Looking more broadly at how students encounter and engage with their critical first year courses can shed new light on how to help students persist and thrive. This session looks as how institutions are approaching this key area.
Panelists:
Sherrill Hayes, Interim Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success, Kennesaw State University
Lori Lowder, Associate Vice Provost for Student Success, Kennesaw State University
Franklin Ard, Executive Director of Student Success Programs, Kennesaw State University
Mandy McGrew, Director of Supplemental Instruction and Learning Assistant Programs, Kennesaw State University
Robert Jordan, Director of the SMART Center and Learning Support, Kennesaw State University
Mary Lou Odom, Director of the Writing Center and the ESL Center, Kennesaw State University
Andrea Hendricks, Senior Director of Online Initiatives and an Associate Professor of Mathematics, Georgia State University
Michael Galchinsky, Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Georgia State University
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Tuesday, February 25
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Academic Coaching and Peer Supports
Providing students with holistic guidance and support to navigate and succeed in college can have an enormous impact on their overall success. This session addresses how coaching approaches and peer lead supports both play a role in reaching students and helping them succeed.
Panelists:
Sandy Little-Herring, Director of Advising Academic Affairs, Middle Georgia State University
Deneice Bausley, Assistant Director of Advising Academic Affairs, Middle Georgia State University
Brock Giddens, Director of Student Success Centers, Middle Georgia State University
Deepa Arora, Senior Associate Provost of Student Success, Middle Georgia State University
Cara Winston Simmons, Director, Office for Student Success and Achievement , University of Georgia
Erin Weston, Assistant Director for Services, Office for Student Success and Achievement , University of Georgia
Melissa Young, Assistant Vice President for Student Success, Columbus State University
Joseph Sawyer, Academic Advisor, Columbus State University
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Wednesday, February 26
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Break
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Thursday, February 27
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Teaching with AI
Over the past year, faculty from across the USG have engaged in discussions and dialogs on AI and its impact on the classroom. This session connects with participants in the year-long AACU AI Academy to hear their insights, perspectives, and how it is changing their work.
Panelists:
Peter Berryman , Director of Digital Instruction, Teaching & Learning Excellence, University System of Georgia
Denise Domizi, Director, Teaching & Learning Excellence, University System of Georgia
Justin Mays, Director of Faculty Development, eCampus
Rod McRae, Associate Provost for Faculty Development, Middle Georgia State University
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Thursday, February 27
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Building a Bridge to College
Summer Bridge Programs offer intensive, structured opportunities for students to get ready for college. This session checks in with three bridge programs in the USG to share their experiences and advise on helping students make strong transitions to college.
Panelists:
Kimberly Burgess, Executive Director of Student Success, Albany State University
Quenton Matthews, Coordinator, Summer Success Academy & Freshman Leadership Academy, Albany State University
Elizabeth Hutchins, Executive Director of Advising and Student Success, Dalton State College
Tammy Byron, Associate Provost, Dalton State College
Jodi Johnson, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Dalton State College
Melissa Young, Assistant Vice President for Student Success, Columbus State University
Ron Williams, Senior Associate Provost & Associate Vice President, Columbus State University
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