| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM PDT
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Location: Terrace Suite, SCC_Summit |
Location: Terrace Suite, SCC_Summit |
2026041407:0008:00 077 | TUE, APR 14 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Location: Finneran Ballroom 1, SCC_Summit |
Location: Finneran Ballroom 1, SCC_Summit |
2026041116:3018:00 068 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDT
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Location: Finneran Ballroom 1, SCC_Summit |
Location: Finneran Ballroom 1, SCC_Summit |
2026041212:0014:00 074 | SUN, APR 12 | |||
| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM PDT
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Location: Finneran Ballroom 1, SCC_Summit |
Location: Finneran Ballroom 1, SCC_Summit |
2026041318:3021:00 071 | MON, APR 13 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Unlocking the Power of Workforce Pell: Mobilizing Community Colleges for Learner and Employer Success (pre-registration required)
Location: 407/Satsop, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 407/Satsop, Hyatt Regency |
2026041112:0016:00 052 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM PDT
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Location: 512/Willapa, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 512/Willapa, Hyatt Regency |
2026041107:3008:30 000 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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Ensuring short-term training programs deliver strong labor market value
This session addresses the challenges community colleges face in ensuring their workforce training programs effectively prepare students for living-wage jobs. With approximately 6.5 million community college students enrolling in job-focused programs each year, many struggle to complete their training or gain meaningful employment; 40% of adults with short-term certificates remain unemployed, and over half earn less than $30,000 annually. The session will highlight the findings from a forthcoming Aspen Institute guide, which offers practical strategies for college leaders to enhance short-term workforce training programs, ensuring alignment with employer needs and improving enrollment and graduation rates for diverse student populations. It will also present compelling case studies from Valencia College and Lorain County Community College, demonstrating successful initiatives to improve outcomes for short-term credentials and meet the needs of working adults.
Speaker(s): Tania LaVioletLocation: 443, SCC_Summit |
Location: 443, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Setting the Pace: Community College-Led Transfer Partnerships
In this engaging fireside chat, leaders from the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) will share their innovative approach to transforming transfer student success amidst the challenges of low bachelor’s attainment rates among community college students, which currently stand at just 16 percent. Recognizing the need for collaboration, CCBC took the initiative to define the key elements of effective transfer partnerships, leading to the launch of Degrees to Succeed (D2S)—a guaranteed admission program that enhances credit applicability, co-advising, financial aid, and student transition support. Since its inception with a small group of university partners, D2S has expanded to include over a dozen institutions across Maryland, showcasing how community colleges can spearhead meaningful redesigns of the transfer student experience. Moderated by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, this session will explore the strategies CCBC employed to build trust, standardize agreements, and integrate D2S into the statewide transfer system, providing participants with actionable insights on establishing sustainable partnerships, redesigning transfer processes, and positioning their institutions as leaders in promoting transfer student success.
Speaker(s): Tania LaViolet Pascale Charlot Joaquin MartinezLocation: 444, SCC_Summit |
Location: 444, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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Strengthening Outcomes for Pre-Health Students through Pathways to High-Value Credentials
In this session, we will address the challenges faced by pre-health students at community colleges, particularly those aspiring to enter competitive nursing and health care programs where admission spots are limited. With many students turned away annually due to the scarcity of clinical placements and program capacity, it is crucial for colleges to track student outcomes and provide viable alternative pathways for those who do not gain admission. The session will showcase effective strategies from colleges participating in the Unlocking Opportunity initiative, which focuses on improving pathways for pre-health students. Attendees will learn about an actionable framework for assessing student needs, successful strategies to enhance healthcare pathways, and practical insights to improve program enrollments and outcomes for pre-health students on their campuses, encouraging reflection on how to implement these strategies in their own institutions.
Speaker(s): Tania LaVioletLocation: 445, SCC_Summit |
Location: 445, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Friday, Apr 10, 2026 |
Friday, Apr 10, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
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Location: 508/Tahuya, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 508/Tahuya, Hyatt Regency |
2026041008:0011:00 000 | FRI, APR 10 | |||
| Friday, Apr 10, 2026 |
Friday, Apr 10, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT
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Location: 406/Klickitat, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 406/Klickitat, Hyatt Regency |
2026041012:0013:00 000 | FRI, APR 10 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT
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Location: 406/Klickitat, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 406/Klickitat, Hyatt Regency |
2026041108:0009:00 000 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Friday, Apr 10, 2026 |
Friday, Apr 10, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM PDT
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Location: 406/Klickitat, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 406/Klickitat, Hyatt Regency |
2026041017:0018:15 000 | FRI, APR 10 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT
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Location: 406/Klickitat, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 406/Klickitat, Hyatt Regency |
2026041112:0013:00 000 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Friday, Apr 10, 2026 |
Friday, Apr 10, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT
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Location: 406/Klickitat, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 406/Klickitat, Hyatt Regency |
2026041008:0009:00 000 | FRI, APR 10 | |||
| Friday, Apr 10, 2026 |
Friday, Apr 10, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
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Location: 512/Willapa, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 512/Willapa, Hyatt Regency |
2026041011:0012:00 000 | FRI, APR 10 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM PDT
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Location: 512/Willapa, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 512/Willapa, Hyatt Regency |
2026041112:0012:45 000 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Residential Life at Community Colleges: Innovative Housing Models That Drive Student Success
Residential life is no longer exclusive to four-year institutions. As community colleges face issues such as housing insecurity, lengthy commutes, challenges to rural access, and enrollment pressures, innovative residential life models are emerging as effective strategies for promoting student success. This session will showcase findings from AACC’s recent national exploration of residential life at community colleges, based on interviews with eight institutions that have adopted various housing approaches—ranging from traditional residence halls to public-private partnerships and leased-hotel models. Participants will learn how thoughtfully designed residential life can enhance retention, engagement, wellness, and academic outcomes. Speaker(s): Jay Allen Nerita Hughes Kevin ChristianLocation: 422, SCC_Summit |
Location: 422, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 000 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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Creating student journeys where courses connect to careers
This conference session presents an in-depth, interactive roadmap for aligning college curricula with real-world career pathways in response to the current disruptive moment in higher education. Based on interviews and a leadership roundtable conducted by Ellucian, the session identifies critical disconnects between coursework, skills, and employer needs, shares success stories of institutions and technology driving these connections, and offers a practical framework to coordinate coursework, co-curriculars, and work experiences for students and employers alike. Organized into three ~15-minute sections, each featuring stage-setting statistics, the roadmap’s strategies, a concrete implementation story, and a Q&A, the format is designed to quantify needs, align competencies to employer demand, develop faculty, partner with local companies, and integrate work experiences into learning. The session provides a clear scope, sequence, and actionable steps to design student journeys that bridge courses, experiences, and career outcomes.
Speaker(s): Jeannie Kim Joe Sallustio Elliot FelixLocation: 422, SCC_Summit |
Location: 422, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 000 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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"Belonging by Design" in Action: Rural Strategies for First-Gen, Low-Income Student Success
This 30-minute “Bright Ideas” session offers an inside look at Coalinga College, a small rural community college in California’s Central Valley, and how it is transforming student outcomes through equity-centered strategies that place belonging at the core of the student experience. The talk highlights homegrown, scalable in-house programming—such as monthly Falcon Fridays for faculty and staff development, a student-centered Leadership Institute, and cross-campus alignment around outreach and onboarding—that are embedded in the college’s culture and operations. Attendees will see specific examples, early outcomes, and lessons learned from weaving belonging into every level of the institution, with reflection activities and practical takeaways to help leaders consider how to implement similar approaches on their own campuses. Intended for higher education leaders, student services professionals, and faculty seeking culturally responsive strategies to support first-generation and rural students, the session invites questions, dialogue, and ideas for replication.
Speaker(s): Carla Tweed Matthew MagnusonLocation: 435, SCC_Summit |
Location: 435, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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“We Always Come Back to Each Other”: Describing the College Readiness an Early College Program
In 2016, Tulsa Community College, the largest community college in Oklahoma, established an Early College High School program—the first in the state—at an urban high school with a diverse student population that includes many first-generation, under-resourced students. This case study examines the socialization process students experienced through a required college preparation and readiness program and how that socialization process contributed to their success. Using a qualitative research design process, focus groups of students, faculty, and administrators helped us understand strategies that were useful in college preparation and readiness. Findings include intentional development of key cognitive strategies along with distinct curriculum to develop academic knowledge and skills.
Speaker(s): Kristopher Copeland Mary CantrellLocation: 444, SCC_Summit |
Location: 444, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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99 Problems but Direct Conversations Aren't One
Join us for an engaging session featuring two higher education professionals sharing best practices for conducting direct and impactful conversations with direct reports and colleagues within their institutions. Each presenter brings a unique approach to these essential discussions, offering examples that highlight the importance of clear communication and ways for leaders to discover their authentic conversational style. Through a combination of PowerPoint presentations and interactive dialogue, participants will explore the benefits of these conversations, including providing clarity for direct reports, enhancing team dynamics, and fostering a culture of open communication within their organizations.
Speaker(s): Jennifer Laney Tracey CornellLocation: 431, SCC_Summit |
Location: 431, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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A Constellation of Support: A Community College Student Renegotiating Her Mathematics Identity
This presentation will examine a case study of a student renegotiating her mathematics identity as she navigates both developmental and credit-bearing mathematics courses at her community college. Although the shifts in her mathematics identity are significant, the focus of this presentation will be on the constellation of support from both faculty and support staff that facilitated her engagement in learning and created the opportunity for her to redefine who she was as a learner of mathematics. Drawing on interviews with the student and the faculty and staff who engaged with her on her mathematics learning journey, this session will highlight the specific contributions by different areas of student support services from both the perspectives of the student and the faculty and support staff, as well as how faculty and support staff collaborated to promote learning and engagement for the student.
Speaker(s): Sidney JenningsLocation: 420, SCC_Summit |
Location: 420, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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A Fuller Picture: Integrating External Data to Strengthen Community College Research
This conference session presents a dual case study from Dallas College and State Center Community College District, illustrating how institutions can augment traditional datasets with multiple external data sources to create a richer, evidence-based narrative of value and impact. By combining external measures with internal institutional data, participants will see how alumni success, graduate employment and earnings, community impact, and enrollment/marketing strategy can be analyzed in a holistic way that communicates the tangible contributions of community colleges to regional prosperity. The session covers research applications, methodologies for integrating external data with campus data, and the lessons learned in data-informed decision-making, equipping institutional researchers, enrollment leaders, and senior decision-makers with practical models and actionable recommendations adaptable to their own contexts.
Speaker(s): David Mahan Maribel ViverosLocation: 432, SCC_Summit |
Location: 432, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Accelerating Pathways and Boosting Economic Mobility through Emerging Technologies
his conference session spotlights Harper College’s transformative SCC3 initiative, which places inclusive access and student success at the forefront of emerging technology pathways by accelerating curriculum development through the Innovation Accelerator and launching with Community Education as credit curricula are built. Attendees will gain an in-depth view of how targeted interventions in cybersecurity and AI/cloud technologies have broadened access, accelerated career pathways, and strengthened workforce development for underserved students, including women and students of color who are underrepresented in IT. The presentation explains how SCC3’s evidence-based strategies address representation gaps in IT-related programs while aligning with regional employer demand, illustrating Harper’s approach to expanding high-opportunity pathways and ensuring sustained student outcomes.
Speaker(s): Avis Proctor Ruth WilliamsLocation: 430, SCC_Summit |
Location: 430, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Advocacy in Action: The Future of Global Education at Community Colleges
This conference session shares critical updates from the Working Group on the Future of Global Education at Community Colleges, with representatives from national associations outlining the group’s Fall 2025 achievements to craft concise, targeted messaging about the importance of sustaining global education practices at U.S. community colleges. Focus areas include skills acquisition, workforce development, local economic competitiveness, and partnership and access. The messaging will be disseminated through user-friendly reports designed to support all community college personnel working in international spaces as they liaise with lawmakers, trustees, institutional leaders, community partners, the media, and other stakeholders. The Working Group and its resources were created through broad collaboration among leading national organizations in this space and involve representatives from multiple associations and six community colleges to maximize knowledge and support.
Speaker(s): Karen McBride Robin Matross HelmsLocation: 436, SCC_Summit |
Location: 436, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Agile Leadership: Leveraging SCRUM to Lead Impactful Change
This session demonstrates how higher education can adopt the Scrum framework to lead agile, student-centered organizational change. Using Forsyth Technical Community College as a case study, it shows how four two-month sprints advanced a more integrated one-college model, unifying services, streamlining processes, and increasing access for more than 20,000 students across credit and continuing education. Attendees will gain foundational Agile and Scrum concepts—roles, artifacts, ceremonies—and participate in hands-on activities and discussions that translate these practices into immediate applications for their own institutions. Designed for both new and experienced community college leaders, the session blends briefing, case study analysis, and interactive exercises to foster transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement without requiring prior Scrum experience.
Speaker(s): Pamela ShorttLocation: 422, SCC_Summit |
Location: 422, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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AI for All: Community Colleges Lead the Way
This session demonstrates how AI, deployed strategically across the college ecosystem with Microsoft Copilot (and Copilot Chat), can transform both workforce upskilling and institutional operations, drawing on three years of lessons learned from Microsoft and AACC in collaboration with 100+ colleges through the AI for All initiative. Attendees will explore real-world implementations across varied college settings, then participate in a hands-on activation using Microsoft 365 Copilot to experience step-by-step AI solutions in real time, regardless of license level or IT expertise. The program includes an introduction, a concise lessons-learned segment, a 30-minute activation, a facilitated discussion, and guidance on joining 2026 trainings and the Community of Practice. By session end, leaders and partners will understand how AI can streamline tasks, elevate creativity, and advance workforce development on their campuses, supported by recent summaries, case stories, and ongoing evidence from the initiative.
Speaker(s): Jen Worth Jonathan Vester Greg BianchiLocation: 422, SCC_Summit |
Location: 422, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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AI in the Service of Teaching: Saving Time While Enhancing Learning
As artificial intelligence quickly reshapes professional fields, higher education is increasingly examining its teaching potential. While much discussion focuses on academic integrity or policies, there is still a strong need for practical, real-world insights into how faculty can effectively incorporate AI into daily teaching. This presentation draws on firsthand classroom experience to show how AI tools can boost student participation, streamline feedback processes, and improve instructional design. It will also share the advantages of using specific AI tools. Key outcomes include less time spent on grading, clearer instruction, and more student independence. The session will also address both the benefits and challenges encountered, offering practical advice for faculty aiming to integrate AI effectively without compromising academic standards.
Speaker(s): Luis BelloLocation: 420, SCC_Summit |
Location: 420, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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All-In: One cost for Tuition, Fees, and Textbooks
Striving to be transparent in the true cost of attending higher education, Kishwaukee College has implemented an All-In tuition model. Students pay one price to attend Kish, including tuition, fees, and textbooks. This model helps students and parents prepare for college costs, encourages enrollment, and supports student success. The program will be delivered in a presentation format including slides, facilitated discussion, real life examples and takeaways from implementation of the program. The scope will focus on tuition transparency, cost reduction strategies, and student success initiatives in higher education.
Speaker(s): Michelle Rothmeyer Barbara Leach Jessica BerekLocation: 445, SCC_Summit |
Location: 445, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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An AI Partnership that Mitigates RSD and Autistic Burnout in Faculty
This session presents findings from a two-cycle action research project that explores the role of ethical AI as a technological accommodation for neurodivergent faculty facing challenges such as autistic burnout and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). By developing an "AI Partnership," the research aimed to serve as a Cognitive Load Regulator for curriculum design and as a Communication Shield for professional advocacy. Results, based on self-reported quantitative data including cognitive load scales and time logs, demonstrated a remarkable 66.7% reduction in cognitive load for essential tasks, enabling the faculty member to redirect energy toward high-impact service. This presentation will advocate for ethical AI stewardship and emphasize the necessity for institutional empathy that prioritizes faculty sustainability, ultimately laying the groundwork for curricular equity benefitting students.
Speaker(s): Jeff StuckeyLocation: 443, SCC_Summit |
Location: 443, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Apprenticeship Ready: Preparing Students for Success in Skilled Trades Pathways
This session showcases Mountwest Community and Technical College’s nine-week Apprenticeship Readiness Program, developed with local industry input, labor unions, and a Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant to prepare students for skilled trades careers. Attendees will learn how the program integrates NCCER Construction Core curriculum with embedded industry credentials (OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, Forklift), builds strong partnerships with unions and employers to place students into registered apprenticeships or jobs, and uses stipends to recruit and retain participants. The presentation will also cover how the program creates stacked pathways toward certificates and associate degrees and is designed for practitioners, administrators, and workforce professionals seeking to launch or strengthen pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship-aligned initiatives. No prior apprenticeship experience is required.
Speaker(s): Kristy Wood Joshua BakerLocation: 443, SCC_Summit |
Location: 443, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Articulated High School CTE Model: Leveraging High School Resources to Scale Quality Workforce Training
By partnering with high schools to build an Articulated CTE Program, Colleges can amplify the number of students enrolling in Workforce Training that leads to high demand jobs upon high school graduation. Overcome barriers to CTE dual enrollment programs such as lack of credentialed faculty or lack of space or facilities at your college. Explore the elements of a successful Articulated CTE Program. Learn from our pilot Articulated CTE Program in Electronics Technology developed at Dallas College in partnership with Texas Instruments.
Speaker(s): Veronique V. Tran John FulliloveLocation: 425, SCC_Summit |
Location: 425, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Artificial Intelligence a Pathway to Adoption
This engaging presentation will provide an overview of the expanding role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various industries and offer insights into how community colleges can effectively adopt AI tools in teaching, administration, and support systems. Attendees will learn about AI's potential to enhance educational practices, improve administrative efficiency, and equip students for future workforce demands. The session will cover the fundamentals of AI, including machine learning and natural language processing, as well as delve into its applications in education—such as personalized learning and adaptive content delivery—streamlining administrative tasks like scheduling and admissions, and addressing ethical considerations like bias and data privacy. Additionally, the presentation will explore the growing importance of AI skills in the job market and how community colleges can prepare students for emerging careers. Designed for faculty, administrators, and staff with varying levels of experience with AI, this program aims to provide both foundational knowledge and practical insights for implementation in a community college setting.
Speaker(s): Bob MessnerLocation: 427, SCC_Summit |
Location: 427, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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Badge Up! Embedding Professional Skills and Reflective Practice in CTE through Microcredentials
This conference session presents Badging ProSkills, an NSF-funded collaboration between Evergreen Valley College and SRI Education that embeds professional skills development into STEM and CTE programs through Canvas-based microcredentials for both students and faculty. Attendees will learn how research-based strategies for teaching communication, teamwork, lifelong learning, and adaptability are integrated into badge sequences, explore the workforce needs driving the design, and review badge design and employer validation processes, reflection tools, and instructional practices. The session combines presentation, hands-on demonstration of the badging workflow, and an interactive reflection activity, followed by a discussion and Q&A. Targeted at college administrators, faculty, workforce development leaders, and instructional designers, it offers practical, replicable strategies for adoption and adaptation at the institutional or program level.
Speaker(s): Ángel G. G. Fuentes Nasreen Rahim Tejal NaikLocation: 421, SCC_Summit |
Location: 421, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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Basic Needs, Big Impact: The Thrive Center's Role in Student Retention
This session offers an in-depth look at Holyoke Community College’s Thrive Center, a rapidly evolved student-support hub that began as a modest snack table and now delivers a robust grab-n-go snack program, food pantry, five housing programs, and assistance with SNAP, affordable health care, and campus emergency funds, driven by community partnerships, donors, and legislative support; with more than 150% growth in unique students served over three years, the Center’s innovations—refrigerated distribution lockers, an inventory system, and cross-agency housing partnerships—have enabled FY25 outcomes including distributing over 9,000 pounds of food and helping 50+ students secure affordable housing, contributing to a 70% fall-to-fall retention rate among Thrive participants (primarily minoritized, Pell-eligible, first-generation, and part-time students)—significantly higher than the overall student population. Attendees will explore the Center’s evolution, funding strategies, and operating model, participate in an FY25 Impact Data infographic, and engage in a Solutions Lab to collaboratively brainstorm how to address high food costs and housing shortages within their own institutional contexts through real-world scenarios.
Speaker(s): Renee Tastad Benjamin OstiguyLocation: 435, SCC_Summit |
Location: 435, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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Be more than a College!
Join us for an engaging session that explores the transformative initiatives at Manhattan Area Technical College (MATC), showcasing how senior leadership has successfully employed concepts from Imagine It Forward, Amplifiers, Infinite Game, and Gallup StrengthsFinder to drive community and economic development over the past two years. With tangible results such as the creation of over 200 new jobs and innovative solutions to childcare shortages and adult education needs, MATC has exemplified effective strategic planning. Participants will leave empowered to think outside-the-box and develop dynamic strategies that enhance workforce responsiveness and community value, while gaining insights into fostering entrepreneurial mindsets among team leaders, identifying 'amplifiers' within their organizations, and implementing adaptable leadership structures to navigate the evolving landscape of higher education.
Speaker(s): James D GenandtLocation: 429, SCC_Summit |
Location: 429, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Better Together: How Collaboration Can Drive Better Workforce Development Fundraising
Join us for an insightful session where community college leaders advocate for intentional collaboration between community colleges and Economic Development Organizations (EDOs). By highlighting the distinct yet complementary roles these entities play in fostering workforce readiness and economic vitality, the session will reveal how stronger partnerships can result in more impactful outreach and increased philanthropic and public investments. Through real-world examples, attendees will learn about integrated strategies that not only enhance collaboration but also attract transformational resources and create lasting positive effects on communities.
Speaker(s): John Rainone Jo Alice BlondinLocation: 427, SCC_Summit |
Location: 427, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDT
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Beyond Mandates: El Paso Community College's Implementation of Corequisites at Scale
This session presents El Paso Community College’s journey with corequisites, tracing the path from early, unsuccessful scaling attempts to a post-pandemic, sustained implementation achieved through broad leadership buy-in, targeted faculty and staff professional development, and a holistic, student-centered culture shift. Attendees will receive a concise overview of corequisites (including HB 2223 context for audience members unfamiliar with the concept) and EPCC’s chronology: pre-HB2223 challenges, the pivot after the mandate, and the strategies that enabled scalable adoption, including student data to drive decisions and ongoing sustainment efforts. The program will feature brief student case studies to illuminate impact, and will be highly interactive, inviting participants to reflect on their own institutional experiences with corequisites and to generate actionable steps tailored to their roles, capacities, and contexts.
Speaker(s): Margaret Nelson Rodriguez Brian KirbyLocation: 430, SCC_Summit |
Location: 430, SCC_Summit |
2026041309:0010:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Beyond One Path: How Alternate Pathways in EMS Education Drive Workforce Growth
This session outlines Midlands Technical College’s redesign of the EMS Paramedic pathway to address pervasive workforce shortages and the limitations of traditional single-track models. By expanding access through alternate routes—dual enrollment for high school students, military-to-civilian pathways, bridge programs, and advanced placement—the program broadens talent pipelines while aligning with employer needs. A cornerstone of success has been strong employer buy-in, with local EMS agencies sponsoring education, hosting classes, and participating in apprenticeships to create authentic, work-integrated learning. Attendees will leave with a scalable, cross-disciplinary model that other programs can adopt to alleviate workforce gaps and advance student career trajectories.
Speaker(s): Benji McCollumLocation: 430, SCC_Summit |
Location: 430, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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Beyond Proxy Metrics: Advancing Equity Through Environmental Indicators in Higher Education
This session presents a transformative approach to understanding student success in higher education by moving beyond traditional analyses that often rely on fixed characteristics—such as race, gender, and age—as proxies for disadvantage. Instead, we propose a focus on environmental metrics that capture the lived conditions influencing student outcomes. Drawing on cohort-based data from the Washington State community and technical college system, the study examines how factors like housing security, healthcare access, and prior educational opportunities correlate with student achievement. Our findings illustrate that these environmental indicators challenge conventional assumptions and provide actionable insights for institutions aimed at fostering meaningful change. The session will feature a presentation of the research context, followed by data analyses demonstrating how environmental metrics can inform targeted student support initiatives, highlight the needs of historically overlooked populations, and optimize resource allocation. Additionally, we will explore the advantages of an appreciative approach over traditional methods and introduce a toolkit for implementing these concepts within existing federal guidelines. Ultimately, this work advocates for a shift in institutional practices that acknowledges and responds to the unique contexts of students, promoting a more inclusive and effective educational environment.
Speaker(s): Summer KenessonLocation: 437, SCC_Summit |
Location: 437, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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Bloom Academy: Expanding Access and Success for Neurodivergent Students
Bloom Academy, an innovative support program at Itawamba Community College, was designed specifically for neurodivergent students with an alternative or no high school diploma. The program focuses on developing essential life, academic, and career readiness skills through a customized four-day orientation and four-semester curriculum. By bridging a long-standing gap in our community, Bloom Academy provides opportunities and services to a population previously with little support. This initiative reflects the core mission of community colleges: to provide inclusive access, foster student potential, and support holistic success. Early results from the 12 currently enrolled students demonstrate growth in self-advocacy, career readiness, and persistence.
Speaker(s): Jennifer M Clouse Jay AllenLocation: 434, SCC_Summit |
Location: 434, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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Bridging Data to Practice: Supporting Parenting Students in Community Colleges
This conference session highlights the challenges faced by parenting students in community colleges, a significant yet underserved demographic as revealed in CCCSE's "Multiple Responsibilities, Single Mission" report. Focusing on Santa Fe Community College’s Student Parent Success Program (SPSP), which employs a holistic, two-generation approach, the session discusses how SPSP effectively supports both academic success and family well-being by providing tailored wraparound services, including workshops, individualized coaching, and inclusive campus accommodations. Presenters will share national data alongside insights from their program's design and implementation, emphasizing targeted support and culture-building. Participants will engage in a planning exercise to evaluate their campus's readiness to support parenting students and develop actionable strategies, leaving with insights and a draft action plan that can be adapted to their institutions.
Speaker(s): Courtney Adkins Catron AllredLocation: 434, SCC_Summit |
Location: 434, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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Bridging the Gap from Classrooms to Careers: Expanding Paid Internship Opportunities for Humanities Students
This session presents Bunker Hill Community College’s Learn & Earn program and its expansion to Humanities to Career (HLA) pathways through a Mandel Foundation grant, highlighting paid internship opportunities designed to strengthen student outcomes across STEM, business, and humanities disciplines. It reviews evidence on the impact of paid internships versus unpaid experiences, the challenges facing community college students—especially in accessing internships—and the program’s model: paid positions ($18/hour), travel stipends, a required 150 hours, resume and interview support, and an internship course that integrates real-world application with coursework. The session shares internship site development, employer partnerships, staffing and curricular changes, and cost-sharing strategies that diversify placements for HLA students while engaging local employers. Through case studies and interactive discussions, participants will learn how to create or expand paid internships and build professional resources for humanities, arts, and other pathways.
Speaker(s): Joelle Jura Teresa Lefebvre Molly PhelpsLocation: 429, SCC_Summit |
Location: 429, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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Bridging the Gap: Faculty, Counselors, and Pathways Driving Student Success
This session reimagines dual credit as a true pathway into higher education by sharing practical strategies that accelerate student progress from high school to associate and bachelor’s study. It covers how monthly counselor calls strengthen advising consistency, how Night with the Faculty events foster collaboration between high school and college instructors, and how new high school credentials integrate with the FORWARD co-enrollment program to streamline access to bachelor’s degrees. Together, these practices create momentum, reduce barriers, and cultivate belonging for students transitioning between settings. Designed for mid- to senior-level professionals in student affairs, dual enrollment, academic advising, and enrollment management, the session situates co-enrollment within broader access and success goals, outlines the collaborative design and implementation process, and closes with early lessons and actionable recommendations for practitioners.
Speaker(s): Paul Carlsen Miranda JacobsonLocation: 425, SCC_Summit |
Location: 425, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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Bridging the Technology Gap: Building Monroe Community College’s Software Technology Advancement Center (STAC)
Join us for an engaging session on the development and impact of Monroe Community College's Student Technology Advancement Center (STAC), a Title III initiative aimed at enhancing student and employee success through on-demand technology learning. Discover how MCC identified crucial instructional technology support needs and established STAC as a hub for hands-on training and professional development. The session will feature an interactive quiz, insights into the technology gaps addressed, and real examples of STAC’s transformative work through survey data and short video highlights showcasing student stories and peer-led training. Experience firsthand how STAC is turning technology from a barrier into a bridge for success.
Speaker(s): Michael T. RehbaumLocation: 436, SCC_Summit |
Location: 436, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Bring the AI Challenge to your Institution - FOR FREE
In this engaging session, participants will explore the AI Challenge developed at Finger Lakes Community College, designed to help individuals understand the potential of artificial intelligence through a fun and low-risk approach. The Challenge includes 10 customizable tasks that progressively introduce various AI applications, starting with simple, entertaining activities and advancing to more complex use cases. With an emphasis on a non-threatening experience, the AI Challenge allows for anonymous participation, does not track users, and offers an optional social component. Best of all, it is completely free and customizable for institutions. Attendees will learn about the evolution of the AI Challenge, view the different tasks, and discover how to implement this innovative program at their own colleges or universities.
Speaker(s): Dave Ghidiu Debora OrtloffLocation: 427, SCC_Summit |
Location: 427, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM PDT
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Building A College-Wide Artificial Intelligence Excellence Institute: Faculty Leadership and Implementatio
This conference session presents Sinclair Community College’s AI Excellence Institute, a three-year strategic initiative begun July 2025 to lead AI-integrated education, pedagogy, and workforce engagement by embedding meta-AI skills, modernizing pedagogy, and forging industry partnerships. Attendees will learn how the institute pursues curricular transformation, faculty and student AI literacy, and equity-driven AI education through curriculum innovation, policy development for faculty, staff, and students, and a shift from restriction to empowerment—supporting AI-integrated pedagogy and responsible use rather than prohibitive tools. The session will highlight challenges such as faculty and student buy-in, tool selection pace, and misconceptions about AI in higher education, alongside Sinclair’s successes, including rapid board-level backing, best-practice development, strengthened community partnerships, accelerated General Education outcomes, and robust AI assessment tools. Participants will gain insights into scalable, equitable implementation, assessment, and ways to apply Sinclair’s model to their own institutions to advance AI-enabled learning and workforce readiness.
Speaker(s): Kyle Jones Amanda Duselis Wendy Moore Luis Sanchez AlcazarLocation: 421, SCC_Summit |
Location: 421, SCC_Summit |
2026041309:0010:15 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Building Belonging by Design: Using Data in a Career Communities Framework
Belonging has become a higher education buzzword, but at Central Carolina Community College (NC), it is the foundation of student momentum and institutional design. Building on the Loss and Momentum and Guided Pathways frameworks, CCCC redefined belonging as the intersection of structure and student voice—an approach that connects holistic student support to measurable outcomes. Through the integration of academic and engagement data within the college’s Career Communities framework, belonging is intentional and trackable. This session shares evidence demonstrating the way data-informed design improved our institution’s advising participation, persistence, and credit momentum, particularly for first-generation and adult learners. Participants will learn to leverage student narratives alongside quantitative and qualitative analyses to uncover belonging gaps, design career-connected onboarding, and build systems that translate belonging into lasting student success.
Speaker(s): Sarah Shannon-Mohammed Kristi ShortLocation: 429, SCC_Summit |
Location: 429, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Building Bridges: Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships for Workforce Development through Naming Opportunities
This session highlights a successful post-COVID workforce development initiative that leveraged public-private partnerships to secure philanthropic support through naming opportunities. Attendees will gain insights into how institutions can collaborate with private entities to fund and sustain workforce development programs. The presentation will provide a detailed overview of the program’s goals, implementation strategies, and measurable outcomes. Participants will also explore the role of naming opportunities in attracting long-term investment and fostering community engagement. The session will include interactive discussions and hands-on activities to help attendees identify potential partners and develop actionable strategies for their institutions, including the development of college and foundation policies, procedures and protocols.
Speaker(s): Gretchen Wood DeAnna Burt-NannaLocation: 432, SCC_Summit |
Location: 432, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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Building Competencies for Data Use: A Dual-Sided Development Model for Community Colleges
This session presents Metropolitan Community College’s dual-sided professional development model for advancing data use in community colleges, addressing the leadership, collaboration, and cultural changes needed to turn analytics into improved student success. It explains how partnerships between faculty and Institutional Research (IR) staff—bridging data translation, usability, and educator expertise—support data-informed decision-making and the broader transformation of the campus data culture. The program details how IR staff can cultivate contextual understanding and data products that meet faculty needs, while faculty leaders develop competencies in data-informed leadership, collaboration, communication, and advocacy. Drawing on scholarly and practitioner research, the session outlines frameworks for implementing similar partnerships, shares lessons learned, and invites participants to exchange strategies and resources for building sustainable data use across their institutions.
Speaker(s): Brigid Howard Hayley AniolLocation: 433, SCC_Summit |
Location: 433, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Building Global Workforce Partnerships between India and the United States: The RTMNU–Pierce College Collaboration
This session highlights the dynamic international partnership between Pierce College in Washington State and Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) in India, focused on workforce development. Initially sparked by a joint emergency management webinar series, the collaboration has expanded to encompass several Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects, joint student publications, and faculty exchanges, all supported by Cognizant, a global IT services company. Attendees will discover a replicable model for community colleges aiming to forge global partnerships, enhance student access and success, and foster cultural understanding while meeting global workforce and education needs. Presenters will share key steps, lessons learned, and effective strategies for sustainable international collaboration, including navigating diverse stakeholder interests, aligning cultural and institutional expectations, and engaging humbly to build trust and mutual benefit.
Speaker(s): Cindy Schaarschmidt Matthew CampbellLocation: 429, SCC_Summit |
Location: 429, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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Building the Pipeline for Adult Education Teachers
The U.S. faces a substantial shortage of qualified adult education instructors. Evergreen Valley College’s Adult Education Credential Program aims to address this by training industry professionals to become teachers in high-demand fields such as healthcare, education, public safety, and trades. Supported by regional needs, funding, and alignment with Designated Subjects Credentials in partnership with Santa Clara County Adult Education, the program has achieved success in its design, recruitment strategies, and collaborations with adult schools and K-12 districts. This interactive session will provide an overview of the program’s development, backed by workforce demand data, and will encourage participants to discuss how similar models can be adapted at their institutions. Geared toward college administrators, faculty, and workforce practitioners, the session offers practical, immediately applicable strategies and case insights—from statewide challenges to the specific details of the EVC program.
Speaker(s): Ángel G. G. Fuentes Nasreen Rahim Tejal NaikLocation: 421, SCC_Summit |
Location: 421, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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Centering Student Voice in AI Planning for Student Success
Student success is the heart of the community college mission. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded in advising, enrollment, and teaching, colleges cannot rely on technology alone—success depends on listening to and acting on student perspectives. This Future Focus Forum, led by CCCSE and T3 Advisory, makes the case for student voice as the key to effective and equitable AI planning. Presenters will share national insights alongside practical resources that colleges can adopt immediately, including approaches for engaging students in governance, feedback, communication, and scaling decisions. Participants will leave with strategies to integrate student input at every stage of AI adoption, ensuring AI supports equity, trust, and stronger student outcomes.
Speaker(s): Linda Garcia Audrey EllisLocation: 422, SCC_Summit |
Location: 422, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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Centering Student Voice: Transforming Dual Enrollment Advising for Better Outcomes
What happens when nearly half of a college’s student body consists of dual enrollment students, many from historically underserved backgrounds? At Lee College, almost 40% of its enrollment in 2024-2025 is comprised of 3,821 dual enrollment students, with a diverse population that is 54% Hispanic and 8% Black/African American, and 65% qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Acknowledging the need for innovative solutions, the college utilized the Dual Enrollment Survey of Student Engagement (DESSE) to identify how these students navigate academics and access support services. In response, Lee College implemented a proactive advising model centered on equity, scale, and student voice, fundamentally reshaping student engagement with academic support. Over four semesters, this approach significantly increased advising interactions—from 1,926 to 5,116—and improved the percentage of students meeting with advisors for course selection from 52% to 62%. Enhanced academic outcomes followed, with core requirement completions rising from 48 to 77 and certificate completions increasing from 122 to 187, confirming that the new advising framework effectively bolstered student engagement, persistence, and credential attainment in sustainable, equity-driven ways.
Speaker(s): Anthony C. Perez Marissa MorenoLocation: 444, SCC_Summit |
Location: 444, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Chancellors Leading Change: Driving Student Success and Regional Economic Prosperity
This session presents a succinct blueprint for consistent leadership practices and aligned improvement systems, as two Louisiana Community College chancellors explain how they set strategic direction, align institutional priorities, and implement short cycles of evidence-based improvement to boost student outcomes and regional economic prosperity. Attendees will see how leadership practices advance persistence, retention, completion, and workforce readiness while strengthening partnerships with business, industry, and community stakeholders, and will gain practical insights into building leadership capacity and embedding a culture aligned with strategy across all levels of the college. Grounded in the Lumina Foundation’s prosperity goals, the session demonstrates how an internally aligned, well-executed set of strategies can drive student success and broader community impact, with takeaways on aligning culture with priorities, embedding leadership across faculty and staff, and leveraging local partnerships to measure and enhance regional economic outcomes.
Speaker(s): Willie Smith Vincent JuneLocation: 446, SCC_Summit |
Location: 446, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM PDT
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Change is the Only Constant: Effectively Managing Institution-Wide Shifts
This session presents Montgomery College’s institution-wide realignment—an ambitious change management effort launched in Academic Year 2025 to advance access, completion, and post-completion success through cross-divisional restructuring, enhanced student services, and operational shifts. It offers a collaborative, holistic, and recursive approach to leading large-scale change, detailing planning and communication strategies that engaged leaders across the college and effectively informed the campus community. Attendees will engage in hands-on activities to reflect on and plan their own organizational changes, hear how the realignment improved educational and organizational effectiveness, and receive practical change-management resources and strategies applicable to their own institutions..
Speaker(s): Michelle Campbell Deidre Price Jermaine F Williams Tiffany M. Ray-PattersonLocation: 427, SCC_Summit |
Location: 427, SCC_Summit |
2026041309:0010:15 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Closing the Community College Voter Participation Gap: Nonpartisan Strategies for Engaging Students in Elections
Serving a wide range of learners, community colleges have the opportunity to be hubs for civic engagement in their communities and to educate students to become informed and active citizens. But, despite recent gains, the community college student voting rate was nearly 10 percentage points lower than that of four-year university students in 2020. While resource constraints and infrastructure limitations can be barriers for community colleges in institutionalizing a culture of engagement in our democracy on their campuses, strategic partnerships can provide the frameworks, tools, and networks necessary to help campuses engage and educate their students to participate in our democracy. In this session, campus and national leaders will share nonpartisan strategies that community colleges can legally implement to engage and educate students to participate in elections, and will help participants understand how to apply strategies on their own campuses.
Speaker(s): Michael Gavin Clarissa UngerLocation: 423, SCC_Summit |
Location: 423, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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Closing the Gap: Funding Innovation When State Dollars Fall Short
Community colleges are increasingly expected to deliver cutting-edge programs and facilities without receiving full state funding for capital needs. This gap requires new approaches that blend public and private investment. At Reynolds, the launch of a capital campaign to scale healthcare education began with years of groundwork—analyzing labor market demand, projecting student wage outcomes, developing a detailed facilities plan, and conducting a feasibility study to demonstrate readiness and ROI. This session will explore how colleges can use rigorous pre-planning to frame a compelling case for legislators, donors, and community partners, with practical insights for positioning institutions for significant investment.
Speaker(s): Lindsay Lane Robinson Lori Dwyer Sean TerrellLocation: 430, SCC_Summit |
Location: 430, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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Collaboration in Action - Streamlining Employer Engagment with State Partners
This conference session introduces SWATT (Strategic Workforce Alignment & Talent Team), Kentucky’s statewide, unified business service model that transforms employer engagement with education, workforce, and economic development partners from fragmented touchpoints into coordinated, consultative partnerships. By aligning higher education, workforce boards, and state agencies under a shared strategy, SWATT offers a single statewide entry point for employers while preserving regional flexibility, governance, and shared accountability. Attendees will learn how SWATT was operationalized, including its governance structure, outcomes-focused metrics, and the use of results-based frameworks to gauge employer satisfaction and partnership depth. Early outcomes show reduced duplication and less confusion for employers, positioning the state as a proactive economic development partner. Participants will leave with a practical blueprint for cross-agency alignment applicable to their contexts, plus insights on navigating political and cultural shifts and implementing data strategies to sustain systemic change.
Speaker(s): Jessie L Schook Michael YoderLocation: 448, SCC_Summit |
Location: 448, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Collaboration in Action: Colleges Working Together to Elevate the Student Experience
This session highlights how CHESS, a consortium of community colleges, is leveraging shared ERP and SIS systems to streamline operations and enhance the student experience. Presenters will share outcomes such as a 52% reduction in audit findings, demonstrate efficiencies in Payroll, Financial Aid, and Reporting, and show how shared services free staff to focus on student support. The presentation features a dynamic blend of case studies, outcome data, and practical examples from member colleges. Visual dashboards and reporting snapshots will illustrate results, while interactive Q&A will encourage participants to apply lessons learned to their own institutional contexts. Designed for higher education leaders, administrators, and practitioners, the session progresses from background and rationale, to implementation strategies, to evidence of impact. The content is pitched at an intermediate level, offering both strategic vision and practical takeaways for institutions exploring innovative operational models and student-centered supports.
Speaker(s): Tracy Hartzler Shaun McAlmontLocation: 433, SCC_Summit |
Location: 433, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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Communities of Practice that Move the Needle on Transfer Success
Nine Tulsa-area colleges and universities collaborate through the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium to lead cross-institutional, cross-sector Communities of Practice that convert siloed transfer efforts into shared, student-centered solutions; this session will unpack the Transfer Community of Practice led by Tulsa Community College’s Director of University Transfer and Academic Partnerships and introduce “Transfer TouchPoints,” a student-centered program—funded in partnership with the local United Way—that combines participation incentives, campus visits, mentorship, community building, and professional development to reduce transfer shock and increase exposure to receiving institutions. Attendees will leave with a practical framework and best practices for launching and sustaining Communities of Practice, co-designing programming with transfer partners, and intentionally collaborating across campuses and sectors to improve transfer success.
Speaker(s): Brandon B.A. Miller Laura LattaLocation: 422, SCC_Summit |
Location: 422, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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Creating a Campus Culture of Student Voice
Join us as we trace Everett Community College’s journey to elevate student voice in campus governance—marking a clear shift from pre- to post-COVID strategies that have gained significant traction and were recently commended in our seven-year accreditation report. This session will survey the history of shared governance and student participation on our campus, share concrete strategies and techniques that moved the needle, and offer interactive small-group work where attendees identify issues on their own campuses and workshop concrete approaches to centering student voice. Attendees will leave with practical takeaways and handouts, including student committee participation information and student feedback gathered from a student-led taskforce focused on student empowerment.
Speaker(s): Jennifer Rhodes Justyce WrightLocation: 428, SCC_Summit |
Location: 428, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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Creating a Comprehensive Extended New Full-Time Faculty Orientation
This session presents Holyoke Community College’s comprehensive, semester-long Extended Orientation Program for new full-time faculty—an asset-based initiative designed to support to-be instructors as they begin teaching, reflect on student engagement, and build a collaborative, campus-wide support network. By forming a cohort that meets weekly for readings, case studies, and small-group work, new faculty share strategies, reimagine approaches to teaching, and develop lasting connections with colleagues, including a mentoring component that pairs newcomers with nearby more experienced faculty. With broad stakeholder involvement across the college, the program aligns with the institutional strategic plan, emphasizes culturally responsive pedagogy for diverse learners, and uses assessment to gauge effectiveness and identify professional development opportunities. The initiative also situates faculty training within the current AI-enabled higher education landscape, highlighting how to center student needs while advancing inclusive, reflective practice.
Speaker(s): Jane Lerner Patricia SandovalLocation: 420, SCC_Summit |
Location: 420, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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Creating an AI Culture Change: Reducing Resistance, Building Buy-In, and Inspiring Curiosity
This session reports on San Juan College’s campus-wide approach to adopting AI, focusing on moving from urgency and uncertainty to a shared foundation and actionable next steps across leaders, faculty, and staff. It highlights three essential areas for institutions: building a common understanding of AI’s growth, capabilities, and limits; identifying simple, high-impact strategies for effective use; and pinpointing tasks where AI can add value to teaching, services, and operations. Through an interactive mix of readiness polls, live demonstrations, hands-on work with custom GPTs, and Q&A, participants will explore how to foster campus-wide buy-in, reduce resistance, and accelerate competency, with practical guidance to adapt these lessons to their own contexts. The content is designed for introductory to intermediate audiences and aims to equip attendees with starting points to launch or strengthen AI adoption at their institutions.
Speaker(s): Michael B. Ottinger Johnathan FisherLocation: 422, SCC_Summit |
Location: 422, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Creating Comprehensive Student Support
This session showcases an innovative collaborative approach to developmental education developed by two professors and their dean, who designed an accelerated and differentiated curriculum in reading, writing, and mathematics that allows students to complete developmental requirements in just one semester and transition directly into college-level coursework. The model emphasizes targeted instruction, embedded support, and curriculum alignment to rapidly build essential skills while maintaining academic rigor, enabling students to engage earlier with credit-bearing classes, thereby enhancing persistence and motivation. Preliminary outcomes from the first-time, full-time cohort demonstrate significant success, including improved course completion rates, higher retention, and increased academic confidence. Attendees will learn about the curriculum design process, effective instructional strategies, and valuable lessons learned, gaining practical insights on how to accelerate student progress, promote equity, and boost college completion rates at their own institutions.
Speaker(s): Margie Kerbel Robin Eckert Teri Floyd-BrummLocation: 444, SCC_Summit |
Location: 444, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Creating Connection at Scale: Live Webinars for Online Community College Student Engagement
This session explores a scalable and low-cost model developed by Collin College's iCollin Virtual Campus to enhance community and engagement among fully online learners, who often have different experiences than their on-campus peers. In response to the increased demand for online education during the COVID-19 pandemic, a live, interactive webinar series was introduced, featuring foundational sessions on using the learning management system along with topics such as time management, library research skills, and financial literacy. Held live for real-time interaction, these sessions foster connections between students, faculty, and staff. Presenters will share strategies for effective implementation, including topic selection and marketing, while also discussing participation trends and outcomes from post-event surveys. Attendees will gain an actionable toolkit to launch similar initiatives aimed at improving student success and engagement in the online community college environment.
Speaker(s): Sarah K Lee Serena MeyerLocation: 435, SCC_Summit |
Location: 435, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Creating Jobs and Changing Lives: Planning a Biotech Innovation District
This Future Focus Forum examines the shift from isolated research parks to vibrant mixed-use innovation districts and the pivotal role community colleges can play in driving workforce and economic development within these ecosystems. The session provides a practical roadmap for institutions embarking on this journey, using Brooklyn Park, Minnesota’s developing biotech innovation district as a case study to illustrate how public-private partnerships and leveraging local colleges can scale local businesses, attract new employers, and transform vacant land into a living, learning, working, and playing hub where residents and companies thrive.
Speaker(s): Rolando Garcia Joy BodinLocation: 442, SCC_Summit |
Location: 442, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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Cultivating Future Leaders: Launching the Crawford Honors College at JJC
This session will highlight the successful launch of the Crawford Honors College at Joliet Junior College (JJC) in Fall 2025, made possible by a generous donation resulting from a well-cultivated alumni relationship. Designed to cultivate future leaders through an enriching academic experience, the Crawford Honors College aims to provide Ivy League-caliber education in a community college setting. Attendees will learn about the essential milestones and strategies that contributed to the program's early success, including building relationships with donors, collaborating with faculty to develop an engaging curriculum, implementing an effective marketing and recruitment strategy, overcoming operational challenges, attracting a diverse and talented student cohort, and creating a physical environment that supports academic excellence. The session will feature an introductory presentation followed by a panel discussion with three key program team members, providing insights into the methodologies employed to achieve these goals.
Speaker(s): Clyne Namuo Amy Gray, MD, MEd Fatina SayeghLocation: 446, SCC_Summit |
Location: 446, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Cultivating Internal Talent: Leadership Development and Career Progression at Piedmont Technical College
This session will highlight Piedmont Technical College's innovative multi-tiered approach to employee development, featuring the PTC Leadership Academy and a structured Employee Progression Framework. Designed to enhance leadership capacity and facilitate career advancement, the Leadership Academy is a 9-month cohort-based program that immerses participants in leadership theory, institutional operations, and strategic planning, complemented by mentorship, capstone projects, campus tours, and expert speaker engagements. Meanwhile, the Employee Progression Framework serves as a competency-based model, piloted in Student Affairs, allowing employees to advance through defined levels by demonstrating mastery of role-specific competencies, with corresponding merit increases and professional development opportunities. Attendees will gain insights from a case study on PTC's implementation, explore the program components, and discuss lessons learned through a dynamic presentation format that includes interactive polling and handouts detailing the framework and curriculum. This session is particularly beneficial for institutions aiming to cultivate internal leadership pipelines and enhance employee growth in alignment with their goals.
Speaker(s): Keli Fewox Hope Rivers Joshua BlackLocation: 432, SCC_Summit |
Location: 432, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM PDT
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Design • Evaluate • Scale: Building a Student-to-Employee Success Mentorship Pipeline
This hands-on lab offers community college leaders the tools to design, evaluate, and scale effective student-success High-Impact Practices (HIPs), specifically focusing on mentorship programs while simultaneously aligning these efforts with an employee-success cohort to enhance overall student outcomes. Utilizing "Be Bold, Break the Mold" as a case study—which integrates mentorship, affirmation workshops, and employer partnerships—participants will explore a system-office Employee Cultural Cohort as a complementary practice. The session will unfold with a brief presentation of the case study and relevant metrics, followed by a mini-lesson on program logic and accessible data-collection techniques. Attendees will then engage in a guided build using practical templates, culminating in the drafting of a personalized implementation plan. This intermediate-level workshop is designed for leaders with some program experience but is also accessible to motivated beginners, with additional options for advanced scaling included to challenge seasoned professionals.
Speaker(s): Rassheedah Watts Ka YangLocation: 431, SCC_Summit |
Location: 431, SCC_Summit |
2026041309:0010:15 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM PDT
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Designing 2035: Strategic Foresight for the Future of Community Colleges
This interactive conference session introduces Strategic Foresight as a proactive approach for community colleges to anticipate change, explore emerging trends, and design resilient, future-ready strategies. Building on the Institute for the Future, facilitators will briefly outline the methodology and then guide participants through two practical tools—Flip the Future and Headline the Future—followed by a collaborative large-group discussion and targeted feedback. Designed for newcomers and those seeking to deepen their application of foresight, the session enables attendees to experience hands-on exercises and depart with ready-to-use tools and insights to lead future-ready initiatives at their institutions.
Speaker(s): Amy S. Diaz Tiffany Hernandez Liz CsikarLocation: 425, SCC_Summit |
Location: 425, SCC_Summit |
2026041309:0010:15 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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Designing Comprehensive Student Support Systems for Stronger Retention and Completion
Colleges face increasing challenges retaining students, particularly those who are academically unprepared, financially strained, or struggling with belonging. This presentation will explore how targeted programming, comprehensive support networks, and campus-wide collaboration can transform the student experience and improve completion. Drawing from research and practice, the session will highlight strategies such as academic coaching, intrusive advising, success skills workshops, and early alert systems. Participants will engage in scenario-based activity to apply these concepts to real student cases. The session emphasizes practical frameworks, data-informed decision making, and future-focused approaches to strengthen retention and student success. This session will be interactive with case-based discussion, and collaborative brainstorming. This presentation is applicable to higher education professionals across advising, instructional support, faculty leadership, and student services.
Speaker(s): Shani JohnsonLocation: 427, SCC_Summit |
Location: 427, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Designing High-Opportunity Pathways to Address Selective Program Capacity in Healthcare
In this presentation, we will address the pressing challenges community colleges face in meeting the high demand for healthcare education amid limited capacities in selective programs. At Tulsa Community College, around 600 students express interest in healthcare majors each year, prompting us to implement a proactive strategy that devises new high-opportunity pathways to maintain student momentum and fulfill workforce needs. We will showcase the development of an Associate of Science in Healthcare Administration degree, designed in alignment with prerequisites across 12 selective health sciences programs and transferable into higher degree pathways. This tailored program not only enhances tracking for pre-health students but also leads directly to employment opportunities by mapping against Oklahoma's '100 Critical Occupations' list, with endorsements from employer partners for immediate entry-level positions. The session will be interactive, featuring case examples, advising models, and insights from employers, and attendees will leave equipped with a replicable model for aligning student demand with institutional capacity and workforce opportunities. The format includes a brief presentation followed by a guided discussion on adapting these strategies to various institutional contexts.
Speaker(s): Jenny Fields Matt MoungerLocation: 427, SCC_Summit |
Location: 427, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Developing an enterprise level AI strategy
Artificial Intelligence is poised to revolutionize higher education and workforce development, yet many institutions are still at the early stages of implementation, relying on fragmented approaches. This session will present an in-depth case study of Western Technical College's development of an enterprise-level AI strategy aimed at scaling innovation responsibly and sustainably while ensuring broad institutional engagement. Attendees will learn about the college's vision-setting process, including the creation of a position paper and a cross-functional AI Core Council to guide strategy. The session will cover readiness assessments, risk frameworks, and practical implementation strategies, highlighting the connection between strategic planning, academic programming, and workforce needs. Participants will engage in an interactive activity to reflect on their own institutional readiness, followed by a facilitated Q&A. By the end of the session, participants will gain access to templates and documentation used in Western's AI journey, providing actionable insights for their own institutions. This presentation is designed for higher education leaders and workforce professionals seeking robust models for enterprise AI adoption.
Speaker(s): Josh Gamer Brianne ShaneLocation: 430, SCC_Summit |
Location: 430, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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Digital-based curricula and its place within an evolving workforce: The role of the community college
This session examines how Sinclair College’s Unmanned Aerial Systems Department is bridging rapidly evolving manufacturing demands with education by balancing innovative, digital-based credentials against traditional Industry 3.0 certifications. Through case studies, data, and interactive discussion, attendees will explore pathways that connect K–12, higher education, and the incumbent workforce to develop emerging industry-aligned skills, the challenges of implementation, and the skills validation employers require. The presentation highlights strategies and lessons learned for aligning state priorities with industry needs, and clarifies the community college’s critical role in accelerating a workforce-ready, digitally skilled ecosystem.
Speaker(s): Alison Norton Meredith RodgersLocation: 420, SCC_Summit |
Location: 420, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Dismantling Old Silos: Using Educational Technology to Reinvest in Georgia’s Non-Degree Learners
This session examines the vital yet often overlooked role of noncredit education within the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), which provides essential, workforce-aligned training for adult learners and displaced workers. Despite a significant representation—over 56% of TCSG's enrollment comprising students in continuing and adult education programs—non-degree learners frequently remain invisible in institutional decision-making and data reporting. We will address the structural, technological, and policy challenges hindering noncredit education, proposing a data-driven framework to enhance support for non-degree programs. Designed for administrators aiming to elevate non-degree programs at their institutions, the session will include a presentation, systems demonstrations, and recent statistics to foster discussion on TCSG's strategies for reinvesting in non-degree learners.
Speaker(s): Jaime Wadowiec Jessica TurnerLocation: 437, SCC_Summit |
Location: 437, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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Disruptive Innovation Transformation: A Leadership Strategy for Higher Education’s the VUCA Landscape
This conference session explores disruptive innovation and transformational leadership as strategic approaches for community colleges navigating a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) political environment. It will discuss how colleges can build resilience amid social, technological, economic, environmental, and political changes, while also addressing perceptual shifts in the value and return on investment of public education. Attendees will consider how to align workforce development partners, community stakeholders, and students to respond to these shifts and maintain accessible education that strengthens communities and the regional economy.
Speaker(s): Curtis Ivery CharMaine HinesLocation: 432, SCC_Summit |
Location: 432, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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Driving Student Success with AI: Microsoft 365 Copilot in Community Colleges
This session examines how community colleges can boost operational efficiency and student success amid rapid tech change by revealing Miami Dade College’s successful deployment of Microsoft 365 Copilot across academic, administrative, and student services functions; attendees will learn the challenges MDC faced, the strategies used to integrate Copilot into daily workflows, and the measurable gains in productivity and decision-making. A Microsoft representative will provide live demonstrations of Copilot in action, including automating routine tasks, generating reports, and supporting faculty in curriculum development, while the session also highlights the National Applied AI Consortium led by MDC and its partnership with Microsoft to deliver nationwide Copilot training for faculty and staff, ensuring institutions are prepared for an AI-driven future.
Speaker(s): Antonio Delgado Lorna FerrellLocation: 431, SCC_Summit |
Location: 431, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Dual Enrollment—boosting College Enrollment and helping provide greater access to post-secondary education for high schoolers
Dual enrollment, an increasingly popular initiative, allows high school students to earn college credit, addressing both college readiness and affordability challenges. This presentation will explore the implementation and benefits of dual enrollment programs at Rock Valley College, focusing on how they boost college enrollment, improve academic outcomes, and provide greater access to post-secondary education for a diverse student population. We'll examine the background of dual enrollment's rise, its role in creating a more seamless educational pathway, and the positive impact on student success metrics. The session will cover actionable steps for educators, administrators, and policymakers to design, implement, and expand effective dual enrollment programs such as dual credit programming at local high schools, Running Start, Senior Semester, and Career Pathways Jump Start. This presentation is structured as a 30-minute interactive session, with a mix of a concise overview, a short case study, and a question-and-answer period to engage the audience. The program content is suitable for a general audience of educators, administrators, and anyone interested in innovative approaches to improve student outcomes in K-12 and higher education.
Speaker(s): Hansen StewartLocation: 423, SCC_Summit |
Location: 423, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Early Connections: How Community Colleges Can Engage Middle School Students
Every spring, San Juan College holds a Career Pathways Expo for every 8th grade student in the county. The 8th Grade Career Pathways Expo is a campus-wide initiative hosted by the Center for Student Careers & Employment to introduce 8th graders to the diverse career pathways available through San Juan College. Designed to spark early career exploration and postsecondary awareness, the Expo builds a pipeline of students to the institution, and brings together faculty, staff, and industry partners in a collaborative effort to engage 1600 middle school students in hands-on, interactive experiences across academic and technical disciplines. This presentation will walk attendees through the planning and execution of this event, so attendees may replicate this event at their institutions.
Speaker(s): Kerri Langoni Carpenter Jill BishopLocation: 428, SCC_Summit |
Location: 428, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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Educate South: Transforming Retention Through Early Engagement
This session presents Educate South, Palo Alto College’s community-wide initiative to plant the college-going seed in San Antonio’s Southside by engaging students and families from elementary and middle school onward. It highlights low-cost STEM camps for middle schoolers, Eggstravaganza, school supply drives, and ongoing partnerships with two schools, including pep rallies and designation of “college-going schools,” plus campus events that raise awareness of Palo Alto College opportunities. By framing the middle-to-high school retention challenge and offering a scalable model for school–college collaboration, the session provides national and regional data, practical engagement strategies, and an interactive discussion on replicable approaches. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to strengthen retention and build seamless pathways from elementary school through high school to higher education.
Speaker(s): Nancy K Gonzales Jennifer FloresLocation: 427, SCC_Summit |
Location: 427, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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Educating for Change: An Innovative and Pioneering Partnership for Justice-Impacted Students
This session will present a compelling case study on developing innovative partnerships to support justice-impacted students through the Educating for Change Scholarship, administered by the Foundation for California Community Colleges. Launched in Spring 2023 with a private donor's gift, the scholarship assists students with incarcerated parents, aiming to break the cycle of intergenerational incarceration and promote higher education. Key to this initiative were unexpected partners, including the Inmate Advisory Council (IAC) at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities, which contributed an additional $47,000 to the scholarship endowment. Attendees will learn about the challenges faced in establishing these new partnerships and strategies for overcoming them, while also exploring potential replicable and sustainable models for supporting other special student populations.
Speaker(s): Jodi SamuelsLocation: 435, SCC_Summit |
Location: 435, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Embracing AI in Community College Classrooms: Moving Beyond Prohibition to Pedagogical Innovation
This session explores the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in community colleges, challenging the perception that AI threatens academic integrity. Instead, presenters will argue that outdated teaching and assessment practices are the real concern, as history shows that mere detection and prohibition cannot combat student disengagement. Participants will engage with strategies for redesigning assessments to foster critical thinking and creativity, integrating AI literacy into curricula, and creating assignments that promote transparent and ethical AI use. Through emerging research and successful pilot programs, the session will provide concrete examples and encourage interactive discussion on the risks of resisting AI in an evolving educational landscape.
Speaker(s): Jennifer Ivie Alicia MacKayLocation: 422, SCC_Summit |
Location: 422, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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Empowering Institutional Decisions with Strategic Analytics Dashboards: Leveraging Student Life Cycle and Labor Market Data
Holyoke Community College (HCC) is leveraging strategic analytics to improve planning and student outcomes. Using interactive dashboards, the college tracks the student journey from enrollment to completion, aligning academic programs with workforce needs. These tools offer actionable insights for enhancing enrollment, persistence, and program relevance amid a changing economy. This session introduces a framework for building dashboards that combine student data with labor-market info, demonstrating how data visualization helps leaders identify enrollment trends, align academic offerings with career pathways, support policy and budget decisions, and strengthen partnerships. The session will cover key components of strategic analytics, student life-cycle stages, visual examples, and institutional case studies, ending with a Q&A for sharing challenges and strategies.
Speaker(s): Veena DhankherLocation: 420, SCC_Summit |
Location: 420, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Empowering Leadership: Deans at the Helm of Academic Innovation at Bay College
When the new president arrived at Bay College, she observed that the VPs were essentially performing the roles of deans, and the deans were functioning similarly to faculty, indicating a lack of empowerment within the leadership team. The presence of an established, unionized faculty with a long history added complexity to the situation, while leadership had not received the necessary training to lead effectively. Over the next three academic years, a clear and thoughtful shift in leadership expectations and responsibilities took place, resulting in innovative and transformative academic leadership focused on enhancing student success. This evolution included new approaches to collective bargaining, a revised scheduling model, and significant changes to the assessment culture. In this session, we will share the essential steps Bay College undertook to realign its leadership model and shift expectations within the academic sphere and across the college.
Speaker(s): Amy Reddinger Nerita HughesLocation: 433, SCC_Summit |
Location: 433, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Engaging Faculty with Data: Tri-C’s Summit Model for Improving Course Outcomes
This session describes Tri-C’s inaugural Faculty Data Summit, a fall 2024 initiative that brought together over 60 full-time faculty to become fluent in student data, use dashboards (Power BI and Argos), and examine institutional trends to inform policies, strategies, and targeted interventions that support persistence and completion, with dedicated time for exploring discipline-specific data. We will share how we designed and implemented the summits, including securing support from faculty union leadership, curating relevant data, and continuously refining the program based on faculty feedback. Attendees will also receive the exact worksheets used by faculty to identify course sections at greater risk of low success rates, enabling them to translate data insights into actionable improvements in their own contexts.
Speaker(s): Krystn E Hood Lindsay EnglishLocation: 434, SCC_Summit |
Location: 434, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Expanding Cadaver-Based Learning Across Disciplines at a Community College
This 30-minute Bright Ideas session highlights how the University of the District of Columbia Community College expanded cadaver use from a single mortuary science program to a multidisciplinary allied health and science initiative, integrating cadavers into Anatomy & Physiology, Nutrition, Nursing, and Respiratory Therapy to enhance anatomy understanding and advance simulation-based skill development. The presentation covers background on cadaver use in community colleges, implementation strategies across disciplines, concrete classroom activities and observed student outcomes, and the challenges and opportunities for replication at other institutions. Targeted to faculty, program directors, and administrators, the session emphasizes practical teaching methods, curricular integration, and early evidence of impact across STEM and allied health programs.
Speaker(s): Michael Ha Bushra Ahmad SaeedLocation: 437, SCC_Summit |
Location: 437, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Expanding the reach of traditional college Customer Relationship Management systems to support the entire campus
For years colleges and universities have installed, configured and implemented successful CRM tools to support enrollment, student engagement and retention efforts. Few have worked to broaden that scope to include and connect additional internal and external audiences to more fully unleash the power of connection afforded through a robust CRM tool. Rock Valley College has leveraged our Salesforce CRM platform to support traditional enrollment, student engagement, and student support services and expanded our network to include Career Services, Workforce Development, Continuing and Community Education, Academic Tutoring and more.
Speaker(s): Patrick Peyer Howard J SpearmanLocation: 433, SCC_Summit |
Location: 433, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM PDT
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FAST Forward Action
This workshop focuses on the FAST goal framework (Frequently Discussed, Ambitious, Specific, and Transparent) as a dynamic approach to strategic planning that fosters shared priorities and collective action within institutions. By emphasizing dialogue, adaptability, and ownership, the FAST model challenges traditional goal-setting methods like SMART, ensuring that goals are continuously revisited and refined rather than forgotten. Participants will engage in structured exercises to understand strong FAST goals and facilitate connections between broad institutional priorities and departmental work. The workshop will cover three key skill areas: engagement and alignment through innovative facilitation strategies, capacity building to deepen understanding of the FAST framework, and mapping evaluation methods to maintain accountability and momentum. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies, exercises, and tools to implement FAST in their planning processes, culminating in a commitment to refine or implement one FAST goal within 30 days. This workshop is designed for leaders at all levels seeking to transform planning from a static document into a catalyst for meaningful change in higher education.
Speaker(s): Shawna HerwickLocation: 429, SCC_Summit |
Location: 429, SCC_Summit |
2026041309:0010:15 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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Faster Paths, Stronger Outcomes: The Promise and Challenge of Shortened Academic Terms
This Future Focus Forum examines shortened academic terms (5–8 week courses) as a structural innovation with the potential to boost student persistence, completion, and momentum, while also raising crucial questions about learning quality, supports for faculty and students, and access. Presenters will analyze the core challenges and opportunities of condensed schedules—balancing intensity with accessibility, aligning student supports, and fostering effective teaching practices—sharing practical insights and early evidence on when and how these terms can be most effective. The session asks whether shortened terms represent a scheduling reform or a deeper transformation of the community college experience, and what it will take to translate the promise of accelerated learning into lasting student success.
Speaker(s): Jodi M Robson Barbara RodriguezLocation: 423, SCC_Summit |
Location: 423, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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Federal Legislative Update: What's Going on in Congress
Join us for an engaging session that will keep you informed on the latest federal legislative developments affecting community colleges. This presentation will cover critical topics such as federal funding, higher education legislation, and workforce development initiatives, providing attendees with the insights needed to effectively advocate for their institutions on the national stage. Participants will not only gain a deeper understanding of the current legislative landscape but also have the opportunity to engage in a lively Q&A session, enabling personalized discussion and clarification of pressing issues. Don't miss this chance to empower your advocacy efforts and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving policy environment!
Speaker(s): David Baime James HermesLocation: 424, SCC_Summit |
Location: 424, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Forging the Future: Building America’s Naval Welding and NDT Workforce
This case-study session highlights Community College of Philadelphia’s launch of two first-of-their-kind Navy-supported training programs—Naval Welding and Nondestructive Testing (NDT)—deliberately designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in manufacturing and defense. Developed in partnership with the U.S. Navy, BlueForge Alliance, and the Naval Welding Institute, these accelerated, noncredit courses (approximately 450–500 hours) fuse industry expertise, faculty certification, and cutting-edge technologies such as Silicon Rapid Arc Welding (RAW)—the first collegiate integration of this capability nationwide. Delivered at CCP’s Career and Advanced Technology Center, the programs demonstrate how robust federal–industry–college partnerships can expand equitable access to family-sustaining careers, with outcomes, lessons learned, and replication strategies shared to meet national and regional workforce needs. The session uses a brief video and case-study narrative, followed by interactive Q&A and discussion, and is aimed at college leaders, workforce administrators, and faculty seeking to design or scale industry-aligned partnerships.
Speaker(s): Djuradj Babic Ron SizerLocation: 433, SCC_Summit |
Location: 433, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Framing the Year: How Convocation Themes Drive Engagement and Culture
Join us for a transformative session on maximizing the potential of convocation as more than just an opening event—it's a chance to unify priorities and inspire your campus community for the year ahead. This session will delve into how one institution has successfully turned convocation into a launchpad for an annual theme that resonates throughout the year. Attendees will gain practical strategies for selecting themes that are clear, memorable, and mission-driven, as well as learn how to integrate these themes into interactions with faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. Additionally, the session will explore methods for sustaining momentum through effective storytelling, communication, and year-end celebrations. Participants will depart with a comprehensive framework to craft themes that not only define the year but also enhance engagement, strengthen campus culture, and highlight institutional impact.
Speaker(s): Tyler Camp Jay AllenLocation: 432, SCC_Summit |
Location: 432, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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Freedom to Dream: The People, Processes, and Systems Behind Del Mar College's Tuition Waiver Initiative
This session offers an inside look at Del Mar College’s journey to launch its “first dollar in” tuition waiver initiative, Freedom to Dream (F2D), by tracing the cross-functional team’s path from inception through planning and implementation. Attendees will follow the F2D process—from financial modeling and process refinement to outreach, systems implementation, and data reporting—as the college prepared to welcome its first Freedom to Dream cohort in Fall 2025. The discussion will highlight the inspiration, challenges, successes, and key lessons learned as Del Mar College designs and executes a vision aimed at providing life-changing opportunities for all students.
Speaker(s): Jeff Olsen Ali KolahdouzLocation: 430, SCC_Summit |
Location: 430, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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From Break/Fix to Breakthrough: Outsourcing as Higher Ed's Secret Weapon
This conference session reframes outsourcing from a anxiety-inducing threat into a strategic partnership that strengthens institutions, staff, and students, drawing on the Community College of Beaver County’s experience. Attendees will explore common outsourcing concerns and see how various forms—vendor partnerships and the responsible adoption of AI—can transform IT teams from reactive “break/fix” responders into proactive, future-facing campus leaders. CCBC will share how this shift catalyzed a cultural transformation, enabled institutional change, and, most importantly, improved the student experience.
Speaker(s): Brandon Berg Dave ColsonLocation: 428, SCC_Summit |
Location: 428, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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From Challenge to Change & The Courage to Continue Leading
In a landscape defined by disruption, uncertainty, and divisiveness, resilient leadership is not just a skill, it's a necessity. This session explores how community college leaders can embrace set-backs and challenges to navigate change, and lead with courage, cultivating an outlook of positivity and purpose. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own journeys sharing lessons learned and strategies in perseverance, for the goal of inspiring others to help shape a future of strength and hope.
Speaker(s): Stephanie J. Fujii Larry JohnsonLocation: 430, SCC_Summit |
Location: 430, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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From Closure to Catalyst: Rebuilding Campus Childcare Through Strategic Partnership and Federal Investment
In response to the closure of its Children's Learning Center in 2020, Howard Community College (HCC) successfully reopened its childcare services through an innovative partnership with the Howard County Community Action Council and a $1 million federal CCAMPIS grant. This session will explore how these organizations collaborated to restore campus childcare, enhance Early Head Start programming, and support degree completion for student parents. Presenters will share their framework for partnership, grant acquisition strategies, and the comprehensive support ecosystem developed at HCC, which includes designated study spaces, food pantry access, and child-friendly classrooms. Participants will gain actionable insights into forming community partnerships, securing federal funding, and implementing support services tailored for student parents, making this presentation ideal for college leaders and community partners dedicated to student success and equity.
Speaker(s): Daria Willis Jarrett CarterLocation: 433, SCC_Summit |
Location: 433, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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From Columbus Promise to Buckeye Bridge: Expanding Affordable Pathways to Bachelor’s Degrees
This session presents Columbus State Community College’s expansive educational pathways, from high school through associate and bachelor’s degrees, developed in collaboration with local partners including the City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools, The Ohio State University, and civic/industry leaders. It highlights the Columbus Promise—a tuition-free entry to Columbus State for local high school graduates and its impact on enrollment, FAFSA completion, and persistence—and expands the model with the Buckeye Bridge to create a seamless transfer pathway to The Ohio State University without financial barriers. Attendees will learn about the design, implementation, and data-informed evolution of these initiatives, explore the cross-sector partnerships that enabled scaling, and engage in interactive polling and small-group exercises to map transfer challenges in their own contexts and compare them with the Columbus model.
Speaker(s): Jen Gilbride-Brown Desiree Polk-BlandLocation: 428, SCC_Summit |
Location: 428, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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From Compliance to Strategy: Using Benchmarks to Align Accreditation and Workforce Outcomes
This session addresses the critical challenges of accreditation and workforce alignment facing community colleges today. The presenters will illustrate how colleges can leverage benchmarking and workforce data to meet accreditation standards, enhance institutional narratives, and respond effectively to labor market demands. Key initiatives discussed include the Accreditation Mapping Across Accrediting Bodies tool, which links NCCBP benchmarks to accreditation standards for a data-informed self-study approach, and the Workforce Development Data Integration enhancement that aligns program data with labor market needs. Attendees will benefit from case examples, demonstrations of mapping benchmarks to accreditation and workforce outcomes, and strategies to utilize benchmarking data to fulfill compliance and strengthen institutional strategy, making this session invaluable for accreditation liaisons, institutional researchers, and academic leaders.
Speaker(s): Michelle Taylor Godfrey Fuji NoeLocation: 431, SCC_Summit |
Location: 431, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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From Credit Collection Towards Career Clarity: Transforming Dual Enrollment Through Purposeful Academic Planning
Join us for an interactive session that explores how structured advising and collaborative partnerships can effectively tackle common challenges in dual enrollment programs, such as random credit accumulation, extended completion times, and frequent major changes, while fostering equity and enhancing long-term student success. This session will begin with engaging polling on current dual enrollment issues, followed by a presentation of pivotal data and an introduction to a transformative approach to dual enrollment. Participants will examine the Pellissippi State model, showcasing a successful partnership with three East Tennessee high schools that redesigned access to dual enrollment through tailored support strategies. Attendees will also learn about a strategic framework for transformation that includes collaborative advising models, career exploration, academic planning, and an early alert intervention system. Through structured discussions, participants will analyze their own dual enrollment challenges, identify implementation opportunities, and share actionable strategies with one another. The session will wrap up with a summary of key takeaways and an exchange of contact information to facilitate ongoing collaboration. This intermediate to advanced-level session is designed for those looking to innovate and improve their dual enrollment programs through effective institutional partnerships.
Speaker(s): Anna B Graham Rebecca McPhersonLocation: 424, SCC_Summit |
Location: 424, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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From Dropout to Degree: Leveraging Technology and Wraparound Support Services
Too many students leave college just short of a credential—not because they lack ability, but because life gets in the way. Community colleges face staffing and budget constraints that make it difficult to provide the individualized support these students need to stay on track. This session highlights how GateWay Community College partnered with Graduation Alliance to integrate robust enrollment recovery, case management, and personalized coaching into existing student support structures. The result: a scalable model that keeps students connected, increases persistence, and helps “near completers” cross the finish line. Presenters will share data on student outcomes, demonstrate how the combination of technology and old-fashioned person-to person outreach can amplify not replace college services, and provide attendees with concrete strategies for building sustainable, high-touch student support without overburdening faculty and staff.
Speaker(s): Amy S. Diaz Mike HommelLocation: 433, SCC_Summit |
Location: 433, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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From Enrollment to Engagement: Scaling Retention and Belonging Across a Multi-Campus System
IIn a multi-campus community college system, this session presents a deliberate, data-informed approach to improving student retention that goes beyond enrollment, emphasizing belonging, integrated academic and student affairs, and continuous improvement through strategic enrollment management (SEM). Attendees will learn how academic schools, student services, and institutional research collaborated over multiple years to co-create retention playbooks using real-time data on course completion, engagement, and support service utilization, and how the SEM plan aligned with Vision 2030 goals to guide resource allocation and embed equity-focused metrics into campus action plans. The session offers a scalable framework for designing integrated, data-informed retention strategies that work across diverse campus contexts, targeted to higher-education leaders and practitioners who influence SEM, retention planning, and student success initiatives.
Speaker(s): Denise M. McCory Angela K JohnsonLocation: 427, SCC_Summit |
Location: 427, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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From Governance to Impact: Aligning Board Goals with Student Voice and Equity Strategies
This session presents San José–Evergreen Community College District’s governance-to-operations framework that links board goals, executive leadership, and district planning with student voice and enrollment strategies to advance equitable enrollment recovery. Attendees will learn how planning processes, dual enrollment expansion, and redesigned student surveys inform institutional decision-making and translate governance priorities into measurable student outcomes. Structured as a Future Focus Forum, the program moves from a brief overview of the challenge to focused insights on governance direction, executive framing, and planning and operations implementation, culminating in a dialogue on replicable strategies to strengthen cross-level alignment. Designed for leaders, planners, and practitioners seeking to connect governance with student success.
Speaker(s): Jeremy Brown Beatriz ChaidezLocation: 429, SCC_Summit |
Location: 429, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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From Here to Bachelor’s: Designing Smooth Transitions Through Co-Enrollment
This presentation will provide an in-depth exploration of a collaborative co-enrollment initiative designed to facilitate a seamless transition for students completing their associate degrees at our college and pursuing bachelor’s degrees at a partner institution. Student Services leaders and staff from both campuses collaborated to design streamlined processes, align services, and enhance awareness of available resources, ensuring a supportive journey for students navigating both institutions. The session will include a structured overview of the partnership, the rationale behind co-enrollment, and targeted steps taken to alleviate barriers. Attendees can expect an interactive format featuring background data, practical examples, and student-centered case scenarios that illustrate coordinated services such as advising and financial aid. Designed for higher education professionals in student affairs, academic advising, and enrollment management, the session will begin with the importance of co-enrollment models for student success, followed by a step-by-step account of the collaboration, and conclude with lessons learned and actionable recommendations for their own practice. Participants will be encouraged to engage in discussion, posing questions and sharing insights on challenges and replicable strategies.
Speaker(s): Paul Carlsen Jennifer BeckerLocation: 423, SCC_Summit |
Location: 423, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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From Idea to Impact: Getting Started with Microcredentials
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead the microcredential movement, but getting started can be daunting. This session demystifies the process by examining the nuts and bolts of launching microcredentials, including key infrastructure decisions and critical design considerations. The discussion will also highlight how microcredentials can enhance existing academic pathways, create new on-ramps for adult learners, and generate momentum for workforce and economic development initiatives. Attendees will leave with a clear framework for building a microcredential ecosystem that drives enrollment, workforce alignment, and institutional innovation.
Speaker(s): Kristy WoodLocation: 443, SCC_Summit |
Location: 443, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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From Misuse to Mastery: Harnessing AI in the Classroom
Join us for an engaging session that explores the transformative potential of generative AI in the classroom, particularly at Bossier Parish Community College, where English faculty have navigated the complexities of AI usage over the past two years. As tools like ChatGPT present both challenges—such as concerns about academic integrity—and opportunities for enhanced student engagement, we’ll share how we’ve established clear AI policies and incorporated these technologies into Freshman Composition courses. Participants will discover real examples of reimagined assignments, creative classroom activities, and impactful student successes, as well as demonstrations of effective AI applications that support writing and learning. This session aims to shift the perception of AI from an academic headache to a valuable learning tool, equipping attendees with practical ideas to adapt in their own classrooms, whether they are new to AI or experienced users.
Speaker(s): Kirk Fontenot Jennifer LoftonLocation: 428, SCC_Summit |
Location: 428, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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From Norse to Horse: How We Changed Our Mascot and Lived to Tell about It
College mascots represent symbolism, history, identity, and school spirit. However, mascots can sometimes outlive an institution’s mission, values, and student goodwill. How does a college know when it’s time to retire a mascot? What process might be used to choose a new one? And how does a college navigate such a change without alienating alumni, donors, community members, coaches, and long-time employees? Mercer County Community College had all these questions and more when we began, three years ago, to consider replacing our longtime mascot, the Mercer Viking. By moving slowly, communicating often, involving multiple constituent groups, and sticking to our values, we successfully introduced a new mascot, the Mercer Mustang, in Fall 2025. In this interactive presentation, the president and two vice-presidents will describe the research, rationale, and process used to guide our community from “Norse to Horse.” Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in “mock ups” of surveys, focus groups, and debates to learn first hand how different strategies led us to success. The presentation will be of interest to any administrators who are responsible for student recruitment/marketing, retention/belonging, campus culture, athletics, and/or public relations.
Speaker(s): Deborah E. Preston Erica Oliver Carolyn WhiteLocation: 437, SCC_Summit |
Location: 437, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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From Numbers and Stories to Strategies: Applying Quantitative and Qualitative Data to Enhance Campus Diversity
Join us for an interactive workshop that examines how colleges can better understand the impact of student support programs while amplifying authentic student voices. Over the 2023–24 academic year, Fullerton College’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness and the Cadena Cultural Center conducted a mixed-methods study to assess the Center's role in enhancing student engagement and institutional culture. Findings showed that, while Cadena's events foster significant connections across campus, students are eager to have a greater say in shaping initiatives that affect their experiences. This session will explore effective methods for gathering quantitative and qualitative insights from various stakeholders and demonstrate how to leverage this data to identify program strengths and areas for improvement. Participants will engage in case studies, group discussions, and reflection exercises, interpreting example data and considering ways to incorporate student and stakeholder voices into strategic decision-making. With a focus on actionable strategies for collaborative inquiry, this session is designed for campus leaders responsible for program evaluation and institutional strategy, offering broadly applicable insights for enhancing any college program.
Speaker(s): Karina Corona Vinnie Wu Michael Gieck Daniel BerumenLocation: 445, SCC_Summit |
Location: 445, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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From Pilots to Engines: A Replicable Playbook for Comprehensive Supports that Drive Mobility
This session offers a practical playbook for community colleges to move from pilots to institution-wide strategies that integrate comprehensive supports—such as coaching, financial assistance, and wraparound services—into advising, instruction, and career pathways. Drawing on rigorous evaluations and multi-campus partnerships, it highlights actionable scaling strategies, including sustainable funding models, governance structures, and approaches to engaging faculty and staff. The discussion also addresses the critical roles of evaluation, employer partnerships, and long-term financing in ensuring the sustainability and impact of these programs, with a focus on expanding supports at scale while centering equity and the needs of the most underserved students.
Speaker(s): Ruth Williams Paula Kashtan Aarti DhupeliaLocation: 442, SCC_Summit |
Location: 442, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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From Silos to Synergy: A Transformative Model to Integrate Academic & Student Affairs
How do you unify academic and student affairs professional learning? At the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), the Institute for Transformational Teaching, Learning & Leadership (ITTLL) bridges historic silos by coordinating yearlong faculty learning communities, global education initiatives, and staff training in student affairs. This session introduces an adaptable, cross-functional professional learning model that fosters collaboration, equity, and global engagement. Attendees will leave with a replicable framework and practical tools—including strategies for integrating faculty/staff development and sample professional learning designs—that they can implement at their institutions within six months.
Speaker(s): Joaquin Martinez Dallas DolanLocation: 431, SCC_Summit |
Location: 431, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM PDT
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From Surviving to Thriving: Practical Strategies for Mid-level Managers to Mitigate Burnout
This 75-minute Learning Lab for mid-level and executive leaders provides an evidence-informed, hands-on exploration of managing emotional labor and sustaining effective leadership in higher education. Through a three-part format—Wellness as Action (practicing repeatable stress-cycle completion and mindfulness techniques), Tools for Self-Reflection and Boundary Setting (using the Johari Window, VIA model, and Let Them/Let Me concepts with interactive exercises), and Community Building for Thriving (building trust-based peer networks to share strategies and support resilience)—participants will transform theory into practical tools. The session blends guided activities, discussions, and real-world case examples to help leaders reduce burnout, strengthen boundaries, and foster collaborative cultures, culminating in a concrete micro-action plan to implement within 30 days that advances sustainable, innovative leadership in times of uncertainty.
Speaker(s): Kimberly Mauldin Stephanie Polliard Christianne Aranguren Sylvia LeeLocation: 424, SCC_Summit |
Location: 424, SCC_Summit |
2026041309:0010:15 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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From System Frameworks to Campus Impact: Supporting Student Success Technology Adoption
This session provides an in-depth look at the Virginia Community College System’s sustainability framework for student success technology adoption and case management, organized around cross-college workgroups focused on training, technical support, academic planning, workforce coaching, and governance. Presenters will show how three major initiatives—High School Career Coaching (dual enrollment), G3/FastForward workforce programs, and SNAP 50-50—have improved outcomes through consistent data collection, fueling program funding and expanding impact. With outcomes such as serving over 21,800 dual enrollment students, nearly 5,000 workforce learners, and more than 58,000 coaching sessions in the past year, the session demonstrates how system-led sustainability planning can scale technology-enabled case management and coaching. Attendees will also explore governance structures, workgroups, and communication processes that sustain momentum across a complex, multi-institution system.
Speaker(s): Jhansi Eturu Tara Zirkel Crystal StaffordLocation: 425, SCC_Summit |
Location: 425, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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From Task Force to Transformation: Building Institutional AI Readiness
This session addresses the urgent need for sustainable AI governance in community colleges, arguing that successful integration hinges on faculty-led, adaptive structures that align innovation with academic integrity and student outcomes. Using Tulsa Community College’s 2024 experience as a roadmap, attendees will learn how a comprehensive, faculty-driven approach—from an AI Task Force with 20+ stakeholders to a permanent AI Committee—transformed AI from a temporary challenge into a strategic opportunity. The presentation will examine the drivers of urgency, including rapid AI advancement, evolving student expectations, workforce needs, and integrity concerns, and will outline a future-focused framework for cross-institutional stakeholder engagement, data-driven policy development, flexible, discipline-aware implementation, and enduring governance that enables continuous adaptation. The session emphasizes that the future of AI in higher education depends on deliberate, proactive governance that preserves academic values while embracing innovation.
Speaker(s): Shaun W Peevsasser Amy RainsLocation: 420, SCC_Summit |
Location: 420, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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From the Frontlines to the Front Office: Veteran Leadership for Innovation
Veteran leadership principles—resilience, adaptability, mission focus, and servant leadership—provide powerful frameworks for guiding higher education innovation. This session explores how community colleges can adapt military leadership models to support institutional transformation and student success. Presenters will connect veteran transition strategies to leadership development, student supports, and institutional culture building. The session will feature an orientation to veteran-informed leadership principles, discussion of real-world applications in higher education, and future-focused strategies that link leadership with wellness, inclusivity, and innovation. Participants will leave with actionable practices to strengthen student engagement, institutional resilience, and leadership pipelines.
Speaker(s): Mark McKinneyLocation: 429, SCC_Summit |
Location: 429, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Gaining Momentum: Dallas College’s Student Wellbeing Model
This session highlights Dallas College's revolutionary approach to student wellbeing through its innovative Student Care Network, which has established the college as a national leader in comprehensive student support. In response to rising mental health challenges among diverse student populations, Dallas College developed a holistic Student Wellbeing and Social Support framework that integrates various services into a cohesive ecosystem. Attendees will learn actionable strategies for cross-departmental integration, evidence-based metrics for measuring student outcomes, and proven methodologies for scaling successful wellbeing initiatives across different institutions. This session not only showcases Dallas College's transformative impact but also provides a replicable model for higher education institutions aiming to enhance student experiences and outcomes through comprehensive support systems.
Speaker(s): Thaddeus Mantaro Carlos CruzLocation: 446, SCC_Summit |
Location: 446, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Global Partnerships, Local Economic Impact: The Okuma Machine Tool Academy at Rowan-Cabarrus
Discover how Rowan-Cabarrus Community College became the exclusive training partner for Okuma America Corporation's Machine Tool Academy, serving not just North America but the entire Southern Hemisphere. This session will highlight how the College leveraged its cutting-edge Advanced Technology Center (ATC) to establish a global hub for technical training in CNC programming, electrical maintenance, and mechanical maintenance. With hands-on instruction utilizing flagship Okuma equipment, the Academy has not only enhanced workforce development but also positively impacted the local economy by attracting international students who contribute to local hospitality and entertainment sectors. Attendees will learn how one RFP response led to a transformative collaboration that fosters industry-aligned skills and generates significant community benefits, reinforcing the College's commitment to innovative partnerships.
Speaker(s): Carol Spalding Zack T. HubbardLocation: 436, SCC_Summit |
Location: 436, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Governance in Action: Mobilizing Stakeholders for Strategic Success
This workshop explores how a participatory governance model was mobilized to advance strategic priorities at a community college. Drawing on case examples, the session will highlight how governance structures supported strategic planning, streamlined re-accreditation communication, and aligned institutional priorities across divisions. Attendees will engage in interactive components, including discussion prompts and scenario-based activities, to reflect on their own governance structures and adapt replicable strategies to their institutional contexts. The format combines a concise presentation with case-based dialogue and applied exercises, culminating in small-group design work where participants will draft practical governance strategies they can take back to their institutions. Designed for higher education leaders, faculty, staff, and administrators at all levels, the program moves from a broad overview of participatory governance principles to concrete institutional examples and finally to applied strategies. The content is accessible to those new to governance while also offering advanced, practice-based insights for experienced practitioners.
Speaker(s): Paul Miller Clevette RidguardLocation: 425, SCC_Summit |
Location: 425, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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Great in 8: Accelerating Student Success Through Eight-Week Terms in North Carolina
The "Great in 8" initiative presents a transformative scheduling approach designed to enhance student success across North Carolina's community college system by restructuring traditional 16-week semesters into two consecutive 8-week terms. Launched in response to challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, this model enables students, particularly at-risk populations such as low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students, to focus on 2-3 intensive courses per term instead of 4-6, facilitating deeper engagement and greater academic success. Successful implementation requires collaborative efforts across academic programs, instructional support, and student services, resulting in significant improvements in retention and completion rates. This session will share best practices, success data, and case studies, and will engage participants in developing actionable plans to adopt similar accelerated-term models at their institutions. Geared towards academic administrators, student success professionals, and institutional researchers, the session aims to foster evidence-based innovations in college scheduling.
Speaker(s): Janet N Spriggs Audrey Jaeger Sarah DealLocation: 443, SCC_Summit |
Location: 443, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Guiding Community Colleges to Launch AI Programs Through Structured Mentorship
This spotlight session examines the National Applied AI Consortium’s (NAAIC) first-of-its-kind Mentorship Program, which supports community colleges in designing and implementing AI associate degrees and certificates by pairing selected colleges with experienced faculty mentors and a structured curriculum-development roadmap. Attendees will learn about the mentorship selection process, program structure, and outcomes from the first two cohorts across 16 colleges, with real-world mentee and mentor engagement examples and key lessons learned. The format includes a results-focused presentation, a panel discussion with mentors and college leaders, and audience Q&A. Designed for administrators, department leads, and workforce practitioners, the session offers practical insights for scaling AI programming, strengthening industry partnerships, and replicating this mentorship model in other emerging tech fields.
Speaker(s): Eduardo Salcedo Jerry HenselLocation: 421, SCC_Summit |
Location: 421, SCC_Summit |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Hands-On Humanities: Designing Employer-Engaged Career Workshops
This Learning Lab presents Bunker Hill Community College’s Humanities to Career Program, a Mandel Foundation–supported initiative that embeds employer engagement into Humanities and Liberal Arts (HLA) degree pathways through Skill Badge microcredentials and workplace simulations. The session outlines how an Employer Advisory Board and ongoing employer feedback were integrated into planning, design, validation, and delivery of Skill Badges that reflect current labor market needs, enabling HLA students to demonstrate tangible workplace skills. Attendees will learn the step-by-step process used to infuse employer voice into curricula, from initial convenings to faculty-designed badges and employer-validated competencies, and to co-create two-hour simulated-workshop experiences linking badges to real-world roles. The interactive portion guides participants in developing hands-on, time-efficient workshops that pair specific badges with local employers, culminating in peer feedback and practical takeaways for implementing workforce-responsive, equity-minded enhancements in other campuses.
Speaker(s): Molly Phelps Soo Park Stephanie BryszkowskiLocation: 443, SCC_Summit |
Location: 443, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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Help Is Here: Embedding Mental Wellness & Suicide Prevention into Community College Strategic Pathways
This conference session showcases Tri-C’s proactive “Help Is Here” initiative, an institution-wide effort to destigmatize mental health, expand accessible resources, and weave wellness into everyday college life. Attendees will learn about the design, implementation, and outcomes of Tri-C’s platform—encompassing the website, resource guides, mobile app, awareness campaigns, video series, and community crisis referrals—and how this work aligns with the Vision 2030 pillars of Activating People & Potential, Aligning Path & Purpose, and Amplifying Community Impact. The session will offer practical strategies for integrating mental wellness into college pathways and institutional planning, with a focus on how such efforts can bolster student retention, engagement, and holistic success.ferrals - as well as the alignment of that work with Tri-C’s broader Vision 2030 strategic plan, within the pillars of Activating People & Potential, Aligning Path & Purpose, and Amplifying Community Impact. Attendees will gain practical strategies for integrating mental wellness efforts into college pathways and institutional planning, and consider how such efforts can support student retention, engagement, and holistic success.
Speaker(s): Rebecca L. Rahschulte Kevin Kuntz Kevin BergLocation: 447, SCC_Summit |
Location: 447, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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How are Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) Impacting Southside Virginia Community College ( SVCC) students?
This session presents an applied research view of how social determinants of health (SDOH) affect nursing students at Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). Using a mixed-methods survey of 82 ADN/PN students across four SVCC campuses (Keysville, Chase City, Alberta, South Boston), the presentation summarizes key quantitative findings on financial strain, housing insecurity, transportation barriers, childcare costs, and food insecurity, complemented by qualitative student comments that illuminate work-life balance challenges and their impact on focus and retention. Attendees will see how these non-academic barriers—already affecting a large share of SVCC nursing students (about 85% with financial needs)—shape program participation and outcomes, and discuss implications for policy, supports, and intervention strategies designed to improve persistence and success in a critical workforce pipeline.
Speaker(s): Melissa Arthur Jacquelin DanielLocation: 433, SCC_Summit |
Location: 433, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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How Success Leads to Investment and Enhances Student Success — People, Data, and Process
This session outlines Monroe Community College’s strategic framework for prioritizing student achievement, detailing how people, data, and refined processes have been aligned across departments to improve retention, completion, and post-graduation outcomes through data-driven decision-making and equity-focused initiatives. It showcases scalable programs that expand student services and strengthen academic pathways, offering practical insights on turning progress into sustained momentum and measurable student success. The interactive format begins with participants sharing current challenges, followed by a concise overview of the key obstacles MCC faced in May 2021—amid COVID-19 disruptions and declining enrollment—to illustrate how strategic collaboration and governance can drive transformative change.
Speaker(s): DeAnna Burt-Nanna Michael Jacobs Darrell Jachim-MooreLocation: 432, SCC_Summit |
Location: 432, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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How to Scale Dual Enrollment Pathways to College and Career Success…Without Breaking the Bank
This session will highlight strategies that college leaders can use to scale and sustain dual enrollment programs that guide students who might not otherwise continue their education after high school into career-connected postsecondary pathways. The session will highlight key findings from a new Community College Research Center (CCRC) report, Community College Business Models for Scaling Dual Enrollment Pathways to College and Career Success. Presidents of two colleges featured as case studies in the report will describe how in two different state funding contexts, they are deploying their limited resources—staff, facilities, technology, and finances—to cost-effectively implement dual enrollment as an onramp to college and career success for large numbers of students. Through interactive exercises, participants will be introduced to the Inquiry and Action Guide to Creating a Business Model for Scaling Dual Enrollment Pathways to Success, which CCRC created as a companion to the new research report.
Speaker(s): Kristie Fisher Galen DeHay Davis JenkinsLocation: 425, SCC_Summit |
Location: 425, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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Human-Centered AI Literacy: A Design Thinking Approach to Preparing Campus Communities
This session presents Lane Community College’s human-centered approach to AI literacy, focused on preparing students, faculty, and staff to use artificial intelligence responsibly while strengthening core human skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and connection. Highlighting the Fusion Lab—a safe space for exploring AI—and the Fusion Lab AI Toolkit, a practical resource set for integrating AI into teaching, learning, and professional contexts, the session explains how design thinking guides a balanced program that couples technical exploration with ethical reflection, equity, and creativity. Attendees will learn practical strategies and a replicable model for cultivating campus-wide AI literacy that can be adapted to other institutions.
Speaker(s): Kevin Steeves Ian CoronadoLocation: 421, SCC_Summit |
Location: 421, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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Immersive Approach to training Quantum Technicians in 10 Weeks
This session presents Central New Mexico Community College’s Deep Dive program, a 10-week training initiative designed to prepare individuals with no prior math or science background for entry-level technology roles such as Quantum Technician, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing skills in Internet of Things and Quantum Information Sciences. It outlines how the country’s first quantum technician immersive training was developed by leveraging lessons from an IoT Bootcamp, collaborations with National Lab researchers, and direct employer engagement through site visits and dialogues. The presentation demonstrates how integrating physical concepts with hands-on experience and just-in-time mathematics creates a deep, competency-based learning environment that aligns with the workforce needs of high-tech employers, and highlights how ongoing employer involvement helps the program anticipate and respond to evolving industry demands.
Speaker(s): Brian RashapLocation: 442, SCC_Summit |
Location: 442, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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Implementing Statewide Transfer Reform: Lessons from South Carolina’s Vertical Transfer Policies
This session examines South Carolina's recent statewide policy reform aimed at enhancing vertical transfer pathways for community and technical college students, addressing a significant gap that led to credit loss, prolonged degree completion, and inequitable outcomes. By analyzing a transformative institutional ethnography, it focuses on the experiences of transfer professionals, such as advisors and registrars, tasked with implementing the new policy. The study reveals systemic challenges, including unclear policy language and inconsistent practices driven by institutional autonomy and faculty gatekeeping, while highlighting collaborative efforts like statewide initiatives and tools such as SC TRAC. Participants will gain insights into improving equity and efficiency in transfer reform, emphasizing the importance of incorporating practitioner perspectives and aligning institutional practices with student needs. The session will include an overview of the policy context, research findings, and a discussion on implications for other states.
Speaker(s): Lori A. HeafnerLocation: 436, SCC_Summit |
Location: 436, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Industry Certifications & Professional Skills Importance in Workforce Development
In this session, attendees will explore the results of an externship focused on identifying the gaps between academia and industry, specifically regarding students' marketability and competitiveness in the job market. The presentation will highlight key areas where students need improvement, including the importance of industry certifications, essential soft and professional skills, and foundational technology knowledge. Participants will learn that students require more than academic knowledge to succeed, as effective communication, resume writing, interview preparation, and attributes like teamwork and ethical judgment are crucial. The session will emphasize the need for strong industry partnerships that enable academic institutions to collaborate effectively with industry leaders, providing students with access to recognized certifications and tools necessary for their professional development.
Speaker(s): Diego TibaquiraLocation: 443, SCC_Summit |
Location: 443, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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Innovating at Scale: A New Model for Statewide Public–Private Partnerships
The KCTCS Innovation Foundation provides a systemwide mechanism to pilot, incubate, and scale workforce innovations through formalized public–private partnerships, while respecting the local autonomy of the state’s 16 colleges. This structure is a nationally relevant model for community college systems navigating changing corporate giving rules, large-scale employer partnerships, and the need to deliver rapid, high-quality innovation at scale.
Speaker(s): Emily Sayers Eric WooldridgeLocation: 432, SCC_Summit |
Location: 432, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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Innovating with Confidence: Enterprise Risk Management for Strategic Leadership and Fiscal Resilience
This session will explore how Houston City College (HCC) seamlessly integrates enterprise risk management (ERM) into its strategic operations to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks across academic, financial, and operational domains. Emphasizing leadership and innovation, the presentation will demonstrate how ERM enhances decision-making and bolsters institutional resilience in response to shifting funding models, evolving legislation, and emerging technological challenges. Attendees will gain insights into HCC’s ERM cycle, including risk identification, prioritization, mitigation planning, and performance monitoring, and will observe cross-functional collaboration among risk management, internal audit, and institutional leadership that fosters transparency and agility. A real-world example will highlight how ERM can transform risks into opportunities for innovation. The session will feature a visual walkthrough of the ERM framework and benchmarking tools, concluding with an audience Q&A, and is designed for trustees, senior leaders, and higher education administrators seeking to enhance their governance, finance, and technology risk strategies.
Speaker(s): Robert McCracken Pretta VanDible StallworthLocation: 429, SCC_Summit |
Location: 429, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Innovations in Post-tenure Faculty Professional Development and Review
This presentation will share an innovative approach to post-tenure faculty professional development and review. While colleges often focus heavily on supporting faculty during the pre-tenure process, attention to professional growth frequently declines after tenure is granted. As a result, some faculty may disengage or stagnate in their teaching. Ongoing professional development for mid and late career faculty is essential for advancing student success and fostering a forward-thinking, community-responsive college culture. This post-tenure model emphasizes cohort-based support and learning through “Teaching Excellence Communities,” strengthened by institutional structures, data analysis, and dedicated resources.
Speaker(s): Melissa Meade Jennifer BarberLocation: 423, SCC_Summit |
Location: 423, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Innovative Bridge Pathways: Enhance Recruitment, Retention, and Student Success in Community Colleges
As community and technical colleges face increasing pressure to redefine ‘access’ in terms of meaningful educational outcomes, many are turning to innovative solutions to support under-prepared students in core areas like math and English. This session advocates for the reconsideration of modern ‘bridge programs’—flexible, Internet-based, and personalized initiatives designed to enhance recruitment, retention, and completion rates. By leveraging technology, these programs can integrate marketing, placement, and persistence efforts into a cohesive strategy that meets the diverse needs of various institutions. Participants will learn about the EdReady program, developed by The NROC Project, which has demonstrated significant success in increasing student preparedness and performance in college-level coursework through case studies from Indiana and Texas. The session will provide essential background on the urgent need for reform in student support systems and offer practical guidance for evaluating and implementing effective solutions within their institutions.
Speaker(s): Karen Vignare Ahrash Bissell Vistasp M. KarbhariLocation: 435, SCC_Summit |
Location: 435, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Inspiring Innovation: Supporting grassroots adoption of AI tools for instruction and operations
This session highlights the approach Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) has taken to support widespread grassroots adoption of AI for instructional and operational improvement. Key initiatives include the establishment of a dedicated fund for creative AI experimentation and a Board mandate to explore the cutting edge of technology to better serve students and the community. The first half of the presentation will detail how FLCC collaborated with the Board to create an innovation framework, establishing design principles and communication structures centered on human-led AI. The second half will showcase the practical implementation of these principles through two key groups: the AI Thinktank and the FLX Hub. Attendees will learn about the Thinktank's successful initiatives, including the launch of for-credit courses, a microcredential, and comprehensive professional development embraced by 95% of faculty and staff, as well as the FLX AI Hub’s role in providing industry leadership training in AI. Overall, the presentation emphasizes how intentional leadership fostered an environment where innovation could thrive, leading to a cultural adoption of AI rather than merely enforcing a mandate.
Speaker(s): Debora Ortloff Robert NyeLocation: 421, SCC_Summit |
Location: 421, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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It Takes a Family: The Impact of Parental Engagement on Dual Enrollment Participation
This presentation will examine a research study focused on the relationship between family engagement and student participation in dual enrollment within a predominantly Hispanic, Title I high school. Utilizing action research methodology, the study explored how bilingual family workshops impacted parental understanding and beliefs about dual enrollment, thereby influencing student participation. Grounded in theoretical frameworks of community cultural wealth and funds of knowledge, the intervention aimed to enhance family knowledge of college processes and dismantle barriers to participation. Through a mixed-methods approach, the findings revealed that structured family engagement initiatives significantly improved parents’ perceptions of dual enrollment and increased student enrollment rates. This session will outline the research design, key findings, and implications for institutional practices, encouraging discussion on developing culturally responsive, family-centered strategies in early college access for higher education administrators, K–12 leaders, and researchers.
Speaker(s): Catrina Sanchez KranichLocation: 445, SCC_Summit |
Location: 445, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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Launching America’s First 3-Year Bachelor’s Degree at a Community College
Learn about Yavapai College’s groundbreaking design and implementation of the nation’s first three-year, 92-credit bachelor’s degree offered at a community college, an accelerated, workforce-aligned path designed for today’s learners. Presenters will share the strategic foresight, insights from global models, and collaborative processes that translated a bold vision into an accredited, scalable program, including curriculum design efficiencies, robust faculty-industry partnerships, and navigating accreditation in uncharted territory. Attendees will leave with practical takeaways on reducing costs and time to degree, expanding access for working adults and underrepresented students, and a replicable blueprint for transforming higher education from within.
Speaker(s): Doug Berry Lisa RhineLocation: 425, SCC_Summit |
Location: 425, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Leadership Starts Here: Growing Faculty and Staff into Campus Leaders
With leadership transitions on the rise and higher education rapidly evolving, San Juan College launched the Leadership Academy and Management Institute (LAMI) to prepare faculty and staff at all levels to lead with confidence. Grounded in the AACC Competencies for Community College Leaders, LAMI blends high-impact learning with practical applications, extending leadership beyond the executive team and cultivating a healthier, more resilient institution. This presentation will review the organization of LAMI, how participants are selected, topics covered in each session, active delivery methodology, and resulting changes to the college culture. The presentation is designed for college leaders interested in designing a similar leadership program for their institutions.
Speaker(s): Michael B. OttingerLocation: 425, SCC_Summit |
Location: 425, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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Leading Without Loneliness: Strengthening Trust in Tomorrow’s Community-College Leadership
This session addresses the pressing challenge of professional isolation among community college leaders, which can erode trust, weaken collaboration, and ultimately hinder student success. Based on doctoral research on loneliness among female executives, this session explores strategies for fostering connection and building organizational trust amid enrollment swings, workforce demands, and innovation pressures. The session begins with a presentation of key insights from current literature and preliminary findings on executive loneliness, followed by an interactive exercise where participants create a personalized Connection Map to identify gaps in their leadership networks and outline steps to enhance professional relationships. The forum concludes with a guided group dialogue focused on institutionalizing practices that promote trust and peer support within community college systems. Tailored for presidents, vice presidents, senior administrators, and aspiring leaders, the session offers actionable takeaways that can be immediately implemented on any campus.
Speaker(s): Hannah A. GuadaLocation: 431, SCC_Summit |
Location: 431, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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Lessons from the Social Justice and Career Advancement Academy
The Social Justice & Career Advancement Academy (SJCA) is an innovative collaboration between the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) and the California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), developed under the Vision 2030 initiative to address gaps in the leadership pipeline within California's community college system. The SJCA aims to uplift underrepresented leaders for executive roles, providing a comprehensive training program that includes a 2.5-day in-person workshop and six months of follow-up sessions focused on self-awareness, intersectional leadership, and equity-based professional strategies. This workshop will present fresh data from four cohorts illustrating how the SJCA is transforming the leadership landscape, sharing insights from challenges faced and strategic adjustments made to meet program outcomes. Participants will engage in discussions to review data and share resources to help implement similar initiatives in their own communities, fostering a more inclusive and effective leadership framework in higher education.
Speaker(s): Joshua Moon Johnson Raja Gopal BhattarLocation: 430, SCC_Summit |
Location: 430, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Leveraging Industry Partnerships to Create Flexible Micro-Credentials to Address Changing Industry Needs
Now, more than ever, meeting the demand for cyber-physical technicians equipped to manage both robotics/automation and cybersecurity for manufacturing is paramount. The national Robotics/Automation and Cybersecurity Knowledge Sharing Coordination Network (TRACKS-CN) is at the forefront to meet the need, uniting stakeholders across education, industry, and government to strengthen technician training in this critical convergence. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and N.C. State University partnered with industry, are leading this initiative to define specific skillsets required for entry level technicians and develop curricula and micro-credentials that match industry needs. TRACKS-CN is a collaborative network consisting of eleven community colleges, one community college system, eight Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs), the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute (ARM), the Digital Manufacturing Institute (MxD), and the National Initiative for Cyber Security Education (NICE). Together, these organizations created the TRACKS-CN Cyber4RAM micro-credential to help students gain cybersecurity skills that are specific to manufacturing that will enable employers to hire qualified technicians. This session will discuss the advantages of developing micro credentials and the benefits to both the employers and students. The presenters will discuss how to use a scenario-based interview guide to discover and develop micro-credentials at the hyper-local level designed to reflect the needs of industry.
Speaker(s): Carol SpaldingLocation: 442, SCC_Summit |
Location: 442, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDT
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Leveraging the BILT Model to Develop Industry-Responsive Programs
Join us for an insightful session on the benefits of deepening employer engagement in college programs, featuring leaders from institutions of varying sizes, demographics, and industry sectors. Panelists will share their experiences with the challenges they faced and the strategies they deployed to enhance employer partnerships, highlighting the positive return on investment for both students and employers. Discover how adopting the Business & Industry Leadership Team (BILT) model transformed these colleges' approaches to strategic employer engagement, fostering powerful collaborations that drive continuous program improvement and innovation. Attendees will learn about effective tools and processes designed to ensure that program curricula align with business needs, ultimately preparing students to be workforce ready. The session will incorporate audience questions and utilize Mentimeter to gather insights on current employer engagement practices.
Speaker(s): Hope Cotner Dan Leingang Kevin OsborneLocation: 433, SCC_Summit |
Location: 433, SCC_Summit |
2026041309:0010:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Leveraging Your Foundation for Programmatic Innovation
This conference session explains how community colleges can partner with affiliated foundations to launch and sustain innovative programs that address emerging needs, drawing on a real-world, intermediate-to-advanced blueprint of strategic alignment between foundation plans and institutional priorities to pilot initiatives, secure external funding, and scale pilots into permanent operations. Through concise case examples such as student navigators, loaner laptop programs, new academic offerings, and a center for teaching and learning, presenters—a college president and the foundation chief executive—will share governance practices, board engagement, and public-private partnerships, along with practical tips and a simple planning checklist. The session will include Q&A and interactive discussion to help participants apply these insights at their own institutions, making it ideal for presidents, senior administrators, foundation leaders, and program directors seeking to deepen collaboration and scale innovation.
Speaker(s): Jamie McMahon Quintin BullockLocation: 434, SCC_Summit |
Location: 434, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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Listening to the students: Using data to drive decision making for student services reform.
This presentation examines how John Wood Community College used both informal qualitative insights and structured focus group along with survey data to evaluate and improve student support services. Enrollment trends and first-year student feedback revealed critical service gaps and the need for stronger alignment with academic affairs. In response, the college restructured leadership by transforming the single role of Vice President of Academic Affairs into the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. Additional data supported the integration of admissions and advising into a new Office of Pathways, designed to streamline onboarding and career planning. Findings from the Trellis Strategies Student Financial Wellness Survey further guided the creation of the Office of Campus Care, dedicated to addressing students’ basic needs and consolidating resources to a single entity. The presentation highlights the data sources, organizational changes, evolving roles and responsibilities, and preliminary results of this restructuring, offering a practical case study in how Guided Pathways reform and data-driven decision-making can reshape student services.
Speaker(s): Shelley Barkley Bryan RenfroLocation: 436, SCC_Summit |
Location: 436, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM PDT
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Managing Dumpster Fires in Higher Ed: A Tactical Toolkit for College Leaders
This session equips community college administrators with practical tools to prepare for, manage, and recover from institutional crises. Participants will explore redacted real-world case studies, learn to apply the C.R.I.S.I.S. Response Framework, and walk away with editable resources including communication templates, recovery planning matrices, and institutional risk audits. Emphasis will be placed on early detection, proactive communication, and leadership accountability. Whether facing governance breakdowns, Title IX missteps, enrollment shocks, or financial aid fiascos, attendees will leave better prepared to respond with clarity, credibility, and control.
Speaker(s): Michelle Alise Baragona Christopher D. MurphyLocation: 423, SCC_Summit |
Location: 423, SCC_Summit |
2026041309:0010:15 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Manufacturing USA Occupation and Competency Framework: Education at Community Colleges for Advanced Manufacturing Careers
This Bright Ideas session showcases insights from the Manufacturing USA Occupation and Competency Framework and explains how community colleges can leverage the Manufacturing USA network to strengthen advanced manufacturing curricula. It highlights how entry-level occupations span diverse experience levels and skill sets, and how data on essential skills and core competencies can guide coursework to widen the talent pipeline by connecting prospective workers—especially those underemployed or unaware of these opportunities—with relevant training. The session will present practical examples of mapping occupations to coursework, discuss strategies to re-skill underemployed baccalaureates, and explore how regional high-tech ecosystems can be engaged to double placement and completion rates, all with a focus on expanding access and building a robust local workforce.
Speaker(s): Sam Samanta Joseph LongLocation: 442, SCC_Summit |
Location: 442, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Maximizing Student Engagement Through a Culture of Caring
Student success depends not only on academic preparation but also on feeling supported, seen, and connected. Drawing on findings from CCCSE’s 2025 national report, Essential Conditions for Community College Student Success, this session highlights how fostering a strong culture of caring boosts student engagement, persistence, and achievement. Presenters will share new national survey data and campus stories from Hartnell College (CA) that reveal how colleges can strengthen students’ sense of belonging, support their mental health and well-being, reduce stigma around help-seeking, and address basic needs insecurities.
Speaker(s): Linda Garcia Michael GutierrezLocation: 436, SCC_Summit |
Location: 436, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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More than a Measuring Stick: Using Assessment to Develop Programs and Drive Improvement
This session presents Writing Ourselves In, a four-year, five-campus initiative aimed at boosting first-year composition success and closing completion gaps through a comprehensive professional learning program and a data-driven assessment framework. Highlighting the shift from traditional professional development to an assessment-led approach, the session details how evidence-based, high-impact teaching practices were embedded across more than 300 instructors and 17,000 composition students annually, resulting in an 11% increase in overall course success and near-elimination of completion gaps for part-time, Black, and Hispanic students. Attendees will learn about the integrated mix-methods assessment strategy—surveys, focus groups, artifacts, and course/institutional data—that informed iterative improvements, including aligning coursework with learning objectives, addressing plagiarism, and refining evaluation criteria. The session ends with practical takeaways on how assessment can drive meaningful, systemic change that participants can apply to their own programs.
Speaker(s): Karen Sutter Doheney Amy FlessertLocation: 420, SCC_Summit |
Location: 420, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Moving Out of Defense and Toward an Academia of Love
This session presents a practical path for higher education to advance a democracy-aligned vision that emphasizes universal access, achievement, and belonging in campus life and curriculum. Grounded in the Education for All coalition’s aims, it outlines five core commitments: ensure access and achievement for all; foster a sense of belonging across campus and in coursework; recognize the diversity of institutions across the Carnegie classifications; protect institutional autonomy; and affirm education as a fundamental right for all residents. Attendees will explore concrete strategies for framing and implementing inclusion-centered policies and practices that maintain academic rigor, with case studies, metrics, and a practical roadmap for sustaining inclusive change across communities from two-year colleges to research universities.
Speaker(s): Michael GavinLocation: 425, SCC_Summit |
Location: 425, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Navigating the AI Shift: Equitable Academic Support in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
This session addresses the proactive integration of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and GrammarlyGO in community colleges, emphasizing the importance of aligning AI use with academic support models. Participants will gain insights into the current AI landscape in higher education and its implications for community college students, who often face barriers to access and success. The presentation will cover both the effective and ineffective uses of AI in academic support, and provide practical strategies for ensuring academic integrity while promoting inclusion. Through student personas, case studies, and a hands-on design activity, attendees will explore the risks and opportunities associated with AI implementation. Participants will leave equipped with an AI integration planning tool and a resource guide focused on ethics, accessibility, and pedagogy, enabling them to lead AI initiatives with intentionality and inclusivity.
Speaker(s): Amy Ozlem SismanLocation: 422, SCC_Summit |
Location: 422, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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New Expectations… Is Your Institution Prepared?
This session explores the evolving landscape of higher education, where traditional students, who typically enroll immediately after high school, and non-traditional students, who may be older, part-time, or returning to education after time in the workforce, face complex decision-making processes in selecting and navigating their college experiences. These diverse learners arrive on campus with varying levels of preparedness, life experiences, and expectations, with many possessing prior credits and knowledge of educational processes, and all seeking to gain the skills necessary for employment. As institutions must adapt to effectively attract, enroll, and retain both groups, this presentation will provide a collaborative activity allowing participants to identify specific barriers faced by each student type within their functional areas—such as faculty, student affairs, and admissions—and develop actionable strategies to address these challenges and enhance student persistence. With a focus on research-based best practices, this session offers enrollment management and student affairs professionals innovative tools to support a holistic and inclusive student experience that caters to the unique needs of both traditional and non-traditional students.
Speaker(s): Blake J RennerLocation: 435, SCC_Summit |
Location: 435, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Partnering for Workforce Learning: Credentialing TDCJ Training at Scale
This session highlights Coastal Bend College’s innovative partnership with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to develop affordable, stackable, transcripted pathways for adult learners through agency training. Participants will learn how training outcomes were aligned with continuing education units (CEUs) and Occupational Skills Awards (OSAs), enabling credit for prior learning and reducing cost barriers through in-district university tuition for TDCJ employees. The presentation will detail objectives, a narrated case study of the partnership, and preliminary outcomes, including increased enrollment in CE courses. Attendees will gain insights into practical implementations of employer-college credentialing for public sector workforces, covering partnership design, curriculum alignment, affordability strategies, and progress tracking, making this session accessible for those with introductory-to-intermediate knowledge. A Q&A session will provide opportunities for further discussion.
Speaker(s): Braden Reed Jarod BleibdreyLocation: 421, SCC_Summit |
Location: 421, SCC_Summit |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Partnering with AI to Exceed Goals
Artificial intelligence has become a transformative force in higher education, moving beyond the realms of speculation into everyday classroom experiences and institutional operations. This session will delve into the integration of AI within colleges, examining its role in enhancing student learning, faculty teaching, and administrative efficiency. It will highlight the collaborative efforts of leadership teams in using AI tools strategically to achieve institutional goals and the importance of developing an ethical framework for AI application. Participants will engage in discussions focused on best practices and share insights on how AI can serve as a valuable partner in addressing the challenges and aspirations of community colleges, ultimately fostering an environment of innovation and support for student success.
Speaker(s): Larry Miller Karen VignareLocation: 423, SCC_Summit |
Location: 423, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Partners in Wellbeing: Community-Campus Partnership for Student Health on Campus
This session provides insight into the conception, funding, and execution of the AIMS Community College Health and Wellness Center, a multi-mission facility serving academic, economic, and social goals, with a visual walkthrough, stakeholder engagement strategies, and observed operational outcomes. It highlights the partnership with Sunrise Community Health to create a sustainable model that enhances campus and community health, and describes a warm, inclusive design that supports learning, healing, and human connection. The facility addresses student challenges such as balancing work, academics, and finances, exemplified by the strategic placement of the Counseling Center near the main entry to improve visibility and accessibility, and by locating the Sunrise Health Clinic on the first floor for convenient access. The session will also recount the evolution from prior campus support services to the new offerings, detailing how collaboration with the design team translated shared objectives into tangible design solutions that advance student wellness and community engagement.
Speaker(s): Larry Pakowski Denise CzarkowskiLocation: 437, SCC_Summit |
Location: 437, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Partnerships Matter: Achieving Goals and Driving Innovation
No institution stands on its own; every college operates within a web of relationships and partnerships that advance its mission. This session highlights strategic advocacy, proactive outreach, innovative high school-university collaborations, and storytelling as core tools for building stakeholder trust and expanding impact. As an anchor institution, the college has grown enrollment, broadened local partnerships with business and industry, cultivated symbiotic ties with county government, and launched high-impact initiatives that serve communities and offer scalable models for others. The presentation will describe these efforts in detail, and attendees will participate as learners, with built-in moments for pause, reflection, and engagement, as well as a hands-on mini-creative task to apply the concepts in real time.
Speaker(s): Eric M Friedman Cinzia D’IorioLocation: 432, SCC_Summit |
Location: 432, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Philanthropy Meets Workforce: Building a Major Gifts Program at a Two-Year College
Two-year colleges are uniquely positioned to drive regional workforce innovation, yet many lack the philanthropic infrastructure to attract major gifts that fund this mission. This session examines how Baton Rouge Community College built its first major gifts program by aligning academic priorities, workforce initiatives, and advancement strategy to strengthen pipelines and attract new investment. It presents a replicable model for building a culture of philanthropy within a community college context, detailing how partnerships between faculty, workforce leaders, and advancement translate program goals into compelling philanthropic cases for support. Attendees will learn how to launch or expand a major gifts program at a two-year college, build internal partnerships that connect academic innovation with donor interests, leverage workforce priorities to attract corporate and individual philanthropy, and develop systems for stewardship and impact reporting that sustain donor engagement. This Success Story Spotlight blends storytelling, strategy, and practical frameworks designed for advancement professionals, presidents, and academic leaders seeking to grow workforce impact through philanthropy.
Speaker(s): Pilar Blanco-EbleLocation: 428, SCC_Summit |
Location: 428, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Pioneering a Culture of Excellence for Leaders: A Blueprint for Your Campus
Join us for an insightful session on the Golden Eagles Professional Development Academy, an innovative initiative designed to cultivate leadership within the Rock Valley College community. Aligned with the college’s strategic plan emphasizing access, exceptional education, comprehensive training, and cultural excellence, the Academy offers a three-tiered program tailored for staff members at different stages of their leadership journey. The first tier focuses on inspiring leaders, the second on emerging leaders, and the third on individual contributors, providing a structured pathway for professional growth. In this presentation, we will delve into the implementation process of the Academy, demonstrating how it aligns with the strategic objectives of the college while enhancing leadership skills among staff. Attendees will also receive detailed course outlines and participate in a discussion of at least one impactful lesson related to leadership development, equipping them with practical insights to foster leadership at their own institutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore effective strategies for developing leaders committed to excellence in higher education!
Speaker(s): Howard J Spearman Terrica HuntleyLocation: 431, SCC_Summit |
Location: 431, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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Positioning Adjunct Faculty for Success: A 360° Wraparound Model
In this spotlight session, participants will learn how the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) has empowered adjunct faculty—referred to as VITAL faculty—who teach the majority of credit-bearing courses by implementing a comprehensive 360° wraparound support model through its Institute for Transformative Teaching, Learning & Leadership (ITTLL). This innovative model encompasses five pillars: dedicated faculty centers, structured mentoring, accessible professional learning, equity-driven policies, and advancement recognition, all designed to holistically support adjuncts and enhance student success. Presenters will share CCBC’s transformative journey, highlighting improvements in faculty engagement, institutional culture, and student outcomes, along with key design components, evaluation results, and replicable tools for other institutions. The session will feature a concise presentation, audience Q&A, and a practical framework handout to aid implementation.
Speaker(s): Dallas Dolan Jennifer KilbourneLocation: 420, SCC_Summit |
Location: 420, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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Powering the West Valley of Phoenix: Building Workforce Pipelines through Strategic College–Industry Partnerships in AZ
Estrella Mountain and Glendale Community Colleges are building end-to-end talent pipelines for the West Valley’s fastest-growing sectors: cloud/datacenter Microsoft Datacenter Academy, advanced manufacturing/semiconductor, and healthcare. This session unpacks a replicable model for co-designing curricula, labs, clinicals, internships, and hiring pathways with equity and velocity at the core. Attendees leave with concrete frameworks to stand up, scale, and sustain high-impact partnerships in any region.
Speaker(s): Rey Rivera Tiffany HernandezLocation: 442, SCC_Summit |
Location: 442, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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Preparing for Federal Workforce Pell: Systems, Senior Leadership & Success
This conference session presents Workforce Pell as a potential gamechanger for community colleges, anchored by a case example from a college with two guided pathways—Health and STEM—that already embed industry-recognized credentials eligible for financial aid. Senior administrators will be invited to inventory opportunities, clarify roles and responsibilities for systems-change initiation and implementation, and witness a data-driven demonstration of how aligning strategic priorities with institutional transformation can impact student outcomes. By workshop end, participants will develop an initial framework for approaching and implementing systems-change curricular innovations in preparation for Workforce Pell, equipping their institutions to pursue coordinated, scalable changes that enhance access, affordability, and success.
Speaker(s): John B. Cook Christopher ThuotLocation: 428, SCC_Summit |
Location: 428, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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Preparing for Workforce Pell: Using Outcomes Data for Non-degree Program Success
The expansion of the Workforce Pell Grant presents a significant opportunity to make high-quality, short-term occupational training programs more accessible for low-income learners. However, to qualify, colleges must demonstrate that their programs yield tangible outcomes, including graduation, earnings, and employment rates, thus highlighting existing data gaps related to non-degree programs. In this session, join CredLens and AACC as they discuss a pilot program where AACC institutions utilize the CredLens platform to track and analyze important outcomes for their non-degree offerings. Attendees will explore how leveraging outcomes data can help align non-degree program portfolios with workforce demands, improve program efficacy for better learner results, and prepare institutions to successfully obtain and sustain eligibility for Workforce Pell.
Speaker(s): Angel Royal Adrienne KupperLocation: 442, SCC_Summit |
Location: 442, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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Presidential Communication and Culture: Framing Change, Building Trust, Advancing Mission
This session will examine the critical role of presidential communications as a strategic driver of culture, trust, and institutional success in the ever-evolving landscape of higher education. Drawing from her dissertation research and over two decades of leadership experience, she will discuss how effective communications shape organizational culture and influence enrollment, employee engagement, and community reputation. Attendees will learn about the development of a presidential communications strategy that addresses the challenges of mixed messages and enhances understanding of initiatives across a college, using Owens Community College as a case study. The presentation will cover the intentional investment in various communication methods—such as blogs, podcasts, and consistent messaging—that foster authenticity and cultural alignment. Participants will engage in a structured presentation followed by guided discussions, gaining practical insights and tools to embed effective presidential communications into their own institutions. This session is aimed at presidents, senior leaders, and communications professionals seeking to enhance their approach to presidential messaging to support overall institutional goals.
Speaker(s): Dione Dorsey SomervilleLocation: 446, SCC_Summit |
Location: 446, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Promise Bundles: Streamlining High School to Full-Time College Pathways
This session presents San Diego City College’s Promise Bundles—curated 12-unit semester sets aligned with Guided Pathways, degree requirements, and student interests (Allied Health, Social Sciences, Business)—as a targeted response to post-COVID enrollment and retention challenges. Learn how cross-college collaboration among counseling, student services, and instructional departments built bundles that streamline course selection, support persistence and equity, and ease first-year barriers, including an innovative integration with Consumnes River College’s Opt Out Program to enroll high school seniors into full-time schedules. Attendees will review the development and implementation process, examine early indicators of success, and participate in a hands-on activity to design a tailored bundle for their institution, leaving with scalable strategies to replicate and scale.
Speaker(s): Ricky Shabazz Edward Bush Clarissa PadillaLocation: 429, SCC_Summit |
Location: 429, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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Promising Practices for Student Parents: A Two-Generation Approach in Community Colleges
This session invites community college leaders, policy makers, and faculty and staff to reimagine campus practices by applying a two-generation framework that strengthens student parent success. Building on Santa Fe Community College’s Student Parent Success Program, it will present concrete policy and program examples that support both student parents and their children, with data from the 2024 New Mexico Student Experience Survey to establish baseline needs and outcomes. Attendees will engage in small-group discussions, interactive activities such as a “Day in the Life of a Student Parent” choose-your-own-adventure exercise, and planning exercises designed to adapt scalable two-generation approaches to their own institutions. The session culminates with reflection and actionable next steps for integrating family-centric supports into policies, curricula, and student services to improve retention and degree completion.
Speaker(s): Catron AllredLocation: 437, SCC_Summit |
Location: 437, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Real Talk to Real Change: Leading Teams Toward a Culture of Belonging for Student Success
This conference session presents Middlesex Community College’s six-year journey implementing the Pedagogy of Real Talk and expanding it into a campus-wide movement for belonging and student success, viewed through both leadership and practical, scalable strategies for sustaining cultural change. Attendees will learn how the college launched this work in the classroom and broadened it into Student Affairs, guided by institutional effectiveness and programmatic reviews that produced a comprehensive student climate survey rich with actionable data and thousands of student narratives. The session will address common challenges such as shifting priorities and sustaining momentum, and offer concrete leadership approaches to align diverse teams around a shared mission, navigate friction with empathy and accountability, build scalable practices through professional development and data-informed improvement cycles, and begin planning for implementation with collective buy-in. Participants will leave with strategic insights and practical tools to lead their own teams through resistance, embed belonging as a core practice, and advance student success.
Speaker(s): Kayla B Caron Philip SissonLocation: 442, SCC_Summit |
Location: 442, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM PDT
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Reframing Fiscal Challenges: Designing a Student-Centered, Data-Informed Process for Improving Academic Program Sustainability
This session presents Portland Community College’s Fiscal Sustainability Framework and the Academic Affairs program designed to navigate budget pressures in a post-pandemic, enrollment-constrained environment. With a data-informed review of all 95 programs, PCC sunset two CTE programs and one discipline to meet a projected $21 million in cuts for the 2028-30 biennium, while maintaining a broader commitment to program health and student success. Attendees will explore how to build a collaborative, transparent, and student-centered sustainability process by aligning institutional values with metrics, developing a sophisticated communication plan to sustain stakeholder trust, working through a practical model process with ready-to-adapt forms and templates, and engaging in collaborative discussions to vet cost-containment strategies. The Learning Lab is geared toward senior Academic Affairs leaders and aims to equip participants with actionable templates and steps to identify, adjust, or preserve programs in an equitable, data-driven way, while mitigating fear and advancing change across their own campuses.
Speaker(s): Jennifer Ernst Karen Paez Dina Farrell Karen SandersLocation: 428, SCC_Summit |
Location: 428, SCC_Summit |
2026041309:0010:15 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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Reimagining Basic Needs at San Diego City College: The Urgency of Now
San Diego City College has transformed its Basic Needs programs into essential strategies for enhancing enrollment, retention, and completion among Black and Brown students, particularly men of color. In this session, attendees will explore how initiatives like the Knights Food Pantry, Threads and Things Clothing & Home Boutique, Welcome Home City Program for housing-insecure students, and the Fresh Cutz Barbershop—integrating mental health support—have been embedded within an equity-driven framework to foster belonging and reduce barriers to success. Through a research-based overview, case studies, and disaggregated data analysis, this interactive presentation will highlight how these programs have effectively addressed equity gaps and enhanced student persistence. Participants will also engage in collaborative activities to identify ways to reimagine their own Basic Needs services as vital components of student success strategies, leaving with actionable insights and recommendations for implementation at their institutions.
Speaker(s): Ricky Shabazz Marciano PerezLocation: 436, SCC_Summit |
Location: 436, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Reimagining Equity in Board Governance: Inclusive Policy Tools and Leadership for Community Colleges
This session examines how applying an inclusion-focused lens to board governance can transform decision-making in community and technical colleges. Grounded in a multi-year improvement project at Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), it discusses the development, implementation, and lessons learned from piloting an Equity Lens Tool (ELT) for policy review, reframing governance to center fairness and inclusive practices. Attendees will explore the challenges and opportunities of shifting board routines toward more inclusive policy governance, highlighting stakeholder engagement, asset-based thinking, and continuous improvement cycles. The presentation outlines the collaborative design and piloting process, including stakeholder involvement, iterative feedback, and the integration of inclusion benchmarks into board policy review, delivered through case-study narrative, interactive discussion, and practical takeaways for leaders, trustees, and practitioners aiming to strengthen governance in service of all students.
Speaker(s): Elsa GossettLocation: 432, SCC_Summit |
Location: 432, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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Resolving Silos Created by the Permeation of Artificial Intelligence
This session examines how community colleges expanding the use of artificial intelligence across pedagogy, administration, and student support can inadvertently create organizational silos that hinder collaboration, data sharing, and innovation. Using Northern Virginia Community College as a practical example, it highlights benefits and obstacles of AI adoption and explains how pervasive implementation across multiple stakeholders can foster fragmentation. Drawing on case studies and current research, the presentation identifies factors that contribute to silo formation and outlines a future-focused strategic framework for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and integrated AI ecosystems. Attendees will explore actionable strategies—such as cross-departmental teams, shared governance, and targeted professional development—and review community college initiatives and consortia that provide resources, frameworks, and guidance for building cohesive, mission-aligned AI initiatives.
Speaker(s): Chad Knights Josh LabrieLocation: 421, SCC_Summit |
Location: 421, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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Retention by Redesign: Co-Requisite English as the Pathway from 22% to 60% Completion
This session will focus on Baton Rouge Community College's successful co-requisite model for English composition, aimed at enhancing retention and completion rates in gateway courses. By replacing traditional developmental sequences with concurrent support, the college boosted first-year completion rates for ENGL 1013 from 22% to 60%. Attendees will learn about the critical role of faculty collaboration, intentional course design, and responsive instructional practices in achieving measurable student success and institutional sustainability. The presentation will cover the challenges faced in developmental education, the implementation strategies of the co-requisite model, and share data demonstrating its effectiveness in improving student achievement and closing equity gaps. Participants can expect discussions on sustaining progress, expanding the model beyond English, and embedding practices for long-term institutional change. This 60-minute session combines presentation and interactive dialogue, tailored for higher education professionals focused on student success initiatives and developmental education reform. It offers practical insights for those new to co-requisite instruction, as well as strategies for institutions aiming to scale these efforts.
Speaker(s): Rhett Gérard Poché Heather DraxlLocation: 424, SCC_Summit |
Location: 424, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Rethinking Student Support Delivery
This session describes Wake Tech’s Care Center initiative to close basic-needs gaps by reimagining an existing locker-rental system into a private, on-demand pickup solution for food, hygiene items, and school supplies. By partnering with RecRe, the project adapts locker technology to support basic needs distribution on students’ schedules while enabling staff to manage distribution more efficiently. The presentation covers the rationale for change, the steps used to adapt the technology, how the pickup process integrates into a broader support strategy, and practical considerations such as item stocking, privacy safeguards, and scaling within current resources. Attendees will learn what has worked, what required adjustment, and key considerations for implementing a similar approach on their own campuses.
Speaker(s): Michael ColemanLocation: 436, SCC_Summit |
Location: 436, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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SCC & Dreamscape Learn: Creating Virtual Worlds Where Students Thrive
In partnership with Dreamscape Learn, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has established the first Center for Immersive Learning Dreamscape Learn Lab in the Midwest, integrating artificial intelligence and virtual and augmented reality into education. This session will explore how SCC developed its partnership with Dreamscape Learn to create a cutting-edge learning environment aimed at transforming student experiences, particularly in STEM fields. Attendees will discover the components of the Center, the impact of space and design on student engagement, and data related to student retention and success linked to the immersive learning experiences. The presentation will also cover operational insights for both classes and community engagement, as well as the technology behind Dreamscape Learn and strategies for colleges to develop original content for immersive education. The session will be presentation-style, including slides and video, with time for audience questions.
Speaker(s): Andrea Compton Parker King Josh ReibelLocation: 423, SCC_Summit |
Location: 423, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Serving the New Majority Learner: How Forsyth Tech reimagined adult learner engagement and improved outcomes.
This workshop showcases Forsyth Tech’s innovative reimagining of adult learner programs and wrap-around supports, driven by braided funding and institutional change through the Forsyth Tech Cares office, and highlights measurable outcomes such as more than $1.5 million in earned FTE from reconnected adult learners since Fall 2022, a 27% rise in curriculum enrollment for Adult URM students from Fall 2021 to Fall 2024, and improved completion rates—18.6% overall and 26.04% for underserved adults. Attendees will gain practical steps for reshaping messaging, implementing proactive outreach, and leveraging internal and external resources to support adult learners to completion, with firsthand feedback from students on how to incorporate their voice into institutional practices. The session features interactive discussion, Q&A, and a hands-on mapping activity to identify ways to increase adult learner support and engagement, reinforced by Mentimeter prompts to enhance audience participation.
Speaker(s): Amy C. Ball Braswell Paula Chrin DibleyLocation: 424, SCC_Summit |
Location: 424, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Shaping AI Integration in Community Colleges: The CSM Roadmap to the Future
This session presents the College of Southern Maryland’s comprehensive AI Roadmap, launched in 2025 by a campus-wide AI Task Force to guide assessment, planning, and implementation as higher education rapidly adopts AI. Attendees will receive an overview of national trends in AI in education and a concise model for scalable, ethical, and inclusive integration, including building data governance and infrastructure, advancing AI literacy across disciplines, and providing faculty and staff with targeted professional development. The program also emphasizes security, ethical use, and cultural considerations, with active student, community, and industry engagement. Highlights include a robust AI training program, an AI forum at convocation featuring diverse voices and national keynote perspectives, and replicable strategies that other colleges can adapt to their contexts to prioritize equity and student success while embracing AI’s opportunities.
Speaker(s): Stephanie McCaslin Valarie BurksLocation: 420, SCC_Summit |
Location: 420, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Shaping Tomorrow: Essential Skills and Strategies for Preparing Learners and Colleges for the Future
Community colleges nationwide are reassessing the essential skills and programs they offer to prepare all learners for the evolving workforce, and Carroll Community College embraces a broad definition of learners that includes students, employees, and community partners. In response to changing industries and emerging technologies, Carroll has engaged its entire community in redefining these skills through inclusive processes, such as reevaluating General Education Goals, hosting summits for leaders in various sectors, and conducting Discovery Days focused on professional development and growth. Presenters at an upcoming session will provide a customizable framework for identifying and assessing these essential skills, along with strategies for involving the College community in aligning with the NorthStar statement: anticipating tomorrow, challenging today, and ensuring the College remains resilient and relevant.
Speaker(s): Rosalie Mince Kristie CrumleyLocation: 424, SCC_Summit |
Location: 424, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Shorter Plans, Bigger Impact: Rethinking Workforce Strategy
This session presents Frederick Community College’s nimble, evidence-informed two-year Workforce Growth Strategy—designed to empower staff to move quickly and confidently without extended planning cycles or painstaking justification for every opportunity—showing how a 2–3 year approach can align with regional labor market needs and accelerate impact. Attendees will explore practical methods for identifying priority job sectors, gathering actionable labor market signals, and crafting a focused two-year action plan, equipping presidents, provosts, and academic deans with tools to rethink workforce strategy and drive results, faster.
Speaker(s): Molly Carlson Anne DavisLocation: 424, SCC_Summit |
Location: 424, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Statistics as a Dual-Credit Math Pathway
This session will showcase a collaborative initiative aimed at introducing Kansas Math Pathways to high schools through a dual-credit program, addressing the gap in appropriate math class options for dual-credit students due to recent expansions in required math course offerings. Johnson County Community College has partnered with a K-12 school district to adapt an established model into a project-based Elementary Statistics course, aligned with the Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education set forth by the American Statistical Association. Presenters will discuss the challenges this project aims to tackle, including shortages of qualified high school faculty, faculty unfamiliarity with statistics and active learning pedagogy, and state-led changes in required mathematics courses. Funded by a National Science Foundation Grant for Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education, this presentation will inspire attendees to consider implementing similar strategies at their own institutions to provide high-quality dual-credit statistics courses to local high schools.
Speaker(s): Whitney P Turner Elaine HembreeLocation: 429, SCC_Summit |
Location: 429, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Staying Power: Top 5 Strategies to Retain and Empower Talent in Higher Education
This session addresses the pressing issue of employee retention in higher education, informed by CUPA-HR’s 2023 Higher Education Employee Retention Survey, which reveals that dissatisfaction with pay, lack of remote work flexibility, and feelings of being overworked are driving employees to leave their positions at unprecedented rates. With 33% of staff indicating a likelihood to seek new employment within a year, the survey highlights a significant disconnect between institutional expectations and employee well-being, emphasizing the need for recognition and leadership dedicated to enhancing job satisfaction. Participants will gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of employee retention and explore actionable strategies that colleges and universities can implement to future-proof their workforce, including enhanced onboarding processes, stay interviews, and career advancement programs, all aimed at fostering meaningful engagement and strengthening long-term employee retention.
Speaker(s): Dianne ValdiviaLocation: 424, SCC_Summit |
Location: 424, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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Stop, Collaborate, & Listen! Strategic Concurrent Enrollment: Balancing Access, Quality, and Institutional Sustainability.
Join us for an insightful session on Ozarka College's innovative and data-driven strategy for managing the growth of its dual credit and concurrent enrollment programs, which has led to significant success in participation and alignment with institutional and state goals. As the demand for early college experiences intensifies, Ozarka has adopted a balanced approach that integrates general education pathways with technical education offerings in fields such as automotive, machining, welding, skilled trades, and nursing. This model prioritizes credit optimization, ensuring that students accelerate towards postsecondary credentials while preserving the College’s financial sustainability. Central to this initiative are three key priorities: providing accessible and accelerated college-level coursework, supporting Arkansas' legislative ACCESS initiative mandating advanced learning courses, and maintaining the financial health of the institution amidst significant credit hours earned by students before high school graduation. In this presentation, we will share Ozarka College’s strategic framework for fostering dual credit growth, highlighting data analysis techniques, partnership models with secondary institutions, and the policy considerations driving enrollment decisions. Participants will leave with valuable insights into effectively balancing opportunity, equity, and efficiency in dual credit programming to promote both student success and institutional resilience in a dynamic educational landscape.
Speaker(s): Josh Wilson Chris LorchLocation: 427, SCC_Summit |
Location: 427, SCC_Summit |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Strategic AI and Student-Centered Innovation: Resourcing Student-Focused Infrastructure
In a world where disruption is a necessity rather than a possibility, Clark State College rethinks what it means to be “college-ready” by asking whether the college is ready for its students and by placing the student experience at the center of the redesign, guided by strategic use of artificial intelligence and other technologies. This session shares real-world case studies—such as the nursing program’s integration of Unbound Medicine to keep pace with expanding healthcare knowledge and the deployment of Element451, an AI-powered CRM that personalizes outreach to boost engagement and persistence—and outlines Clark State’s college-wide AI governance process where faculty leadership and institutional vision shape policies that ensure AI amplifies humanity. Through interactive discussion and forward-looking frameworks, attendees will explore how to manage rapid, disruptive change, determine whether they are innovating processes or merely fixing them, and consider how AI can create more room for meaningful human engagement in the student journey.
Speaker(s): Jo Alice Blondin Matt Franz Kelly SinacolaLocation: 443, SCC_Summit |
Location: 443, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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Strategic by Design: Maricopa Leadership Institute, A Competencies-based Model to Build Leadership Capacity
ABSTRACT: Background Information
Leaders in higher education are navigating an increasingly complex and rapidly shifting environment. Institutions need leaders who can meet these challenges head-on, guide their campuses through uncertainty, and inspire and stabilize their organizations. One of the most pressing concerns is leadership transitions.
The average tenure of a college president has declined to 5.9 years, down from 8.5 in 2006. The majority of those surveyed do not expect to remain in their current role over the next five years. Despite this, more than half report they are not preparing a successor. Succession planning remains inconsistent, and many institutions rely on interim appointments for critical leadership roles.
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has examined this issue in the community college sector. According to a 2023 report, the average age of a community college CEO was 57.8 and more than half planned to retire within five years. The report notes that it remains unclear whether current leadership development efforts have prepared new CEOs for the increasing complexity of the role.
ABSTRACT: Program format and activities
Panelists will discuss the daunting issues facing community colleges; processes to develop leadership to address issues and foster the desired climate and culture; lessons learned and next steps for improving systemic leadership development. The panelists will have main points on a power point and include interaction with the audience to engage them in conversation around challenges at home institutions and relevant leadership development to address them. Participants will meet as teams to discuss guiding leadership development principles; “pain points” and ineffective practices; and what leadership development may address these issues. Participants will be asked to report out to share insights. Formative assessments and ongoing input will be provided to guide the learning experience. Summative assessment will be provided during wrap up interchange between panelists and participants.
ABSTRACT: Scope, sequence, and/or level of the program content
The leadership development session is intended for leaders throughout the college/district who are interested or involved in leadership development for the institution, academic, and/or student support. The discussion will address systemic leadership development and succession planning from which participants may glean insights for their particular institutional needs.
Speaker(s): Margaretta B. Mathis Steven R. GonzalesLocation: 430, SCC_Summit |
Location: 430, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Strengthening Campus Community through Dialogue and Shared Learning
This session explores how community colleges can strengthen communication, transparency, and sense of belonging through intentional dialogue and shared learning. Drawing from initiatives at Harper College and Joliet Junior College—such as campus-wide dialogues, open forums, and table talks—participants will learn how structured conversations and information sessions, developed in collaboration with executive leadership, employee resource groups, and shared governance, can build trust and understanding during times of uncertainty. Presenters will share practical examples and lessons learned that have advanced institutional transparency and strengthened campus connection. The program combines a brief overview of selected initiatives and outcomes with an interactive Q&A to help participants reflect on how similar practices can be adapted to their own institutions. Designed for institutional leaders and communication practitioners at all levels, the session offers practical, replicable strategies to enhance campus community and shared understanding.
Speaker(s): Tamara Johnson Escortina ErvinLocation: 431, SCC_Summit |
Location: 431, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Stronger Together: How Northshore Technical Community College and Southeastern Louisiana University are Shaping Tomorrow’s Graduates
Title: Partners in Possibility: Northshore Technical Community College and Southeastern Louisiana University Creating Pathways for Student Success
This presentation showcases the collaborative efforts between Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) and Southeastern Louisiana University (SELU) aimed at enhancing educational access and workforce readiness in Southeast Louisiana. By streamlining transfer pathways and integrating student support, the partnership fosters affordability and long-term success for students. The session includes insights into the development of the DirectConnect program, data on student outcomes, and real-life testimonials, encouraging participants to discuss best practices for similar collaborations. Designed for higher education professionals, the interactive lecture will feature data displays, case studies, and a Q&A segment to facilitate engaging dialogue.
Speaker(s): Jim S Carlson William WainwrightLocation: 447, SCC_Summit |
Location: 447, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Student Ombudsperson: Use of Co-Curricular Activities to Engage Students in Civility and Healthy Conflict
This session examines civility as an active, intentional choice beyond mere politeness, exploring how respectful treatment of others—especially amid divergent views—shapes the student experience. Drawing on annual report trends reported by a Student Ombudsperson in a large multi-campus state community college system, the presentation highlights incivility as defined broadly and includes statistics, category sub-codes, and student perceptions about feeling unwelcome and unheard. It features a collaborative approach with faculty and leadership to develop co-curricular classroom activities that teach effective conflict management, introduce the Conflict Management Quiz, and present hands-on activities designed to illuminate student perspectives and practical reduction strategies. Attendees will gain insight into the Ombudsperson’s coaching role in fostering civility and healthy conflict among faculty, staff, leadership, and students, with narratives, institutional strategies, and opportunities for discussion and Q&A.
Speaker(s): Tanneh V. KamaraLocation: 435, SCC_Summit |
Location: 435, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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Student Success Magic! When the Faculty Union and Administration Abandon Traditional Roles to Accelerate Success
This interactive session showcases Columbus State Community College’s shift to a same-team partnership between senior administrators and the Columbus State Education Association (CSEA) faculty union, moving beyond traditional bargaining and shared governance to accelerate student success. Since 2022, the college has pursued radical transparency and collaborative problem-solving, delivering strengthened trust, increased innovation, and faster improvements in course success, while sustaining a resilient partnership through policy changes and environmental challenges. Participants will hear how this approach was designed and implemented, hear from both union and administrative representatives, and leave with a customizable Partnership Toolkit and Action Plan tailored to their own institutional context.
Speaker(s): Rebecca Butler Adam KellerLocation: 431, SCC_Summit |
Location: 431, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Supporting First-time-to-college Students with Course Pathways and Targeted Faculty Professional Learning
The San Diego City College Promise Program provides free-tuition along with other supports to first-time-to-college students. In Fall 2023, the program was enhanced with the addition of course bundles that were designed around different academic paths and interest areas. The bundles provide students with a full course load of 12-15 units that support their academic success and help them build momentum towards their educational goals. To ensure the success of the bundles, a comprehensive professional learning program for faculty teaching it the Promise Program course bundles was developed to ensure that students received high quality instruction and targeted academic supports during their first semester as college students. This presentation focuses on the process for establishing the course bundles including building campus-wide support for the program and developing systems to support course scheduling. Also addressed are the elements of the faculty professional learning program that accompanied the launch of the Promise Program course bundles.
Speaker(s): Ricky Shabazz Anna Rogers Matilda ChavezLocation: 424, SCC_Summit |
Location: 424, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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Supporting Student Parents: Building an Ecosystem for Success
Long Beach City College’s Student Parent Initiative exemplifies how institutional transformation and community partnerships can effectively remove systemic barriers for parenting students. Over the past five years, LBCC has established a holistic support network that includes the Student Parent Resource Center, free after-school programs through partnerships with the Boys & Girls Club, and policy changes such as priority registration under AB 2881, which allows parenting students to register for classes before other students to better accommodate their schedules. Presenters will share implementation strategies, the evolution of relevant policies, and measurable impacts that align with LBCC’s equity and student success goals. Through case studies, they will illustrate how to leverage community and public-private partnerships to create an integrated ecosystem of support for student parents.
Speaker(s): Mike Munoz Christina BarriosLocation: 435, SCC_Summit |
Location: 435, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Teaching With, Not Against: Rewriting the Narrative of AI to Students & Faculty
Artificial intelligence is now a core part of education, and this session examines how community colleges can prepare students to use AI responsibly and effectively while helping faculty harness AI to enhance—not undermine—teaching, especially in contexts with heavy course loads and limited support staff. Drawing on data from the honors curriculum redesign at Itawamba Community College, where AI was integrated into research instruction and revealed both enthusiasm and uncertainty, attendees will explore practical strategies for preparing students for AI-driven learning environments, empowering faculty to adopt AI tools for grading, lesson planning, and content development, and aligning AI use with the community college mission of access, opportunity, and workforce readiness.
Speaker(s): Jennifer M ClouseLocation: 421, SCC_Summit |
Location: 421, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Telling the Institutional Story through Data: Mott Community College's Management Dashboard Journey
This session will explore how community colleges can ground strategic planning in evidence, transparency, and shared accountability, highlighting the collaborative development of a Management Dashboard at Mott Community College. This centralized, interactive platform integrates data across multiple domains, serving to illuminate past performance, measure current success, and guide the creation of SMART goals aligned with the theme of Delivering an Extraordinary Student Experience. Presenters will share practical strategies for aligning key performance metrics, engaging stakeholders, and fostering a culture of data-informed planning. Participants will leave with actionable insights and replicable frameworks to enhance their own strategic planning efforts.
Speaker(s): Marcus Matthews Drew ThiemannLocation: 435, SCC_Summit |
Location: 435, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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The Annual Program Review Blueprint: Practical Steps to Scale Faculty Engagement and Data Access
This session advocates replacing reactionary five-year program reviews with an annual review cycle as a driver of continuous improvement and faculty engagement, sharing a practical blueprint for scaling to all 100 academic programs beyond minimum state requirements. Drawing on our Aspen Institute Unlocking Opportunity pilot, we will recount how we moved from a state-driven, infrequent review process to a Fall 2024 rollout that provides tailored data for each program, dedicated discussion time, and action planning based on metrics such as enrollment, graduation, transfer, learning outcomes, and job outlook. Faculty engagement surged, and ongoing feedback is shaping refinements for this year’s cycle. Attendees will learn the steps to translate their current system into a proactive, data-informed, annual program review that aligns with institutional goals and student success.
Speaker(s): Allison Tifft Matt MoungerLocation: 423, SCC_Summit |
Location: 423, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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The Challenges of the Urban College
This session will explore the unique challenges faced by urban colleges, particularly highlighting the experiences of Houston City College (HCC), formerly known as Houston Community College. Unlike their suburban counterparts, urban institutions contend with pronounced cultural, economic, and ethnic barriers that can impede access to higher education for many students. Drawing from HCC's recent enrollment surge and its impressive rebound in graduation and retention rates, attendees will gain insights into the "lessons learned" from the college's innovative strategic focus. The session will delve into HCC's initiatives to tackle educational barriers, develop new programs, and foster business partnerships, all aimed at restoring public confidence and optimism in urban higher education. Join us to discover effective strategies that can serve as a blueprint for urban colleges striving to enhance educational access and success.
Speaker(s): Margaret Ford Fisher Andrea BurridgeLocation: 437, SCC_Summit |
Location: 437, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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The Courage to Change: A New Blueprint for Health Education Pathways
This conference session provides an in-depth look at Lorain County Community College’s Unlocking Opportunity Health Sciences and Wellness (HSW) priority strategy, a student-centered response to the urgent need for flexible pathways in healthcare education amid limited-entry programs and thousands of competing applicants. Attendees will learn how LCCC aligned prerequisites across HSW programs, implemented a common application to enable simultaneous access to multiple pathways, and built open-enrollment routes that directly lead to well-paying healthcare jobs, including a newly launched AAS degree enrolling 400+ students. The session will highlight integrated career exploration with on-/off-ramp advising, collaborative decision-making across program directors, and the organizational shifts required to address accreditation considerations, resource allocation, HR gaps, and change management. Through data-driven planning and continuous stakeholder feedback, this session offers a replicable, student-centered model for transforming health workforce development in community colleges.
Speaker(s): Bryan Wilson Kaycie KilmurryLocation: 428, SCC_Summit |
Location: 428, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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The Data-Informed Leader: Calibrating Leadership Styles to Faculty Change
This session examines the critical role of leadership in implementing Competency-Based Education (CBE) in higher education, highlighting how administrative support and faculty buy-in drive successful change. Drawing on a quantitative study, it analyzes how transformational and transactional leadership styles relate to four faculty responses—acceptance, proactivity, disengagement, and resistance—emphasizing that a balanced, blended leadership approach is more effective than a single style for guiding large-scale reform. Using data from the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire and the Change Response Circumplex Scale, the session presents context-dependent findings and offers recommendations for developing adaptive leadership skills that cultivate acceptance and proactivity among faculty during transformative initiatives.
Speaker(s): Rachel Kroeplien Paul CarlsenLocation: 444, SCC_Summit |
Location: 444, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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The Educators’ Resource Center: Reimagining the Relationship Between Community Colleges and the Professional Fields
This session argues that embedding professional support within academic departments can transform career sustainability for community college staff, using Monroe Community College’s Educators’ Resource Center as a scalable, integrated model that supports professionals throughout their careers, not just at entry. Presenters will share real examples, stories, and validated statistics to illustrate how the Resource Center—within the Department of Education and Human Services—aligns with state educator workforce priorities while addressing long-standing gaps in preparation, retention, and advancement. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to reframe their training approaches, identify pipeline gaps in their fields, and design or expand department-embedded resource centers that offer credential-aligned, ongoing career support, fostering cross-sector collaboration tailored to local needs.
Speaker(s): Diane Mancini Richard CostanzaLocation: 431, SCC_Summit |
Location: 431, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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The Evolving Simulation Center: Rethinking Purpose, Leveraging Potential
This session reimagines a community college simulation center as a hub for innovation, expanding its role from healthcare student training to a platform for community engagement, workforce development, and cross-sector collaboration. Attendees will see concrete examples of intentional collaboration that broaden the health careers division’s purpose and value through the simulation center, illustrating how strategic partnerships and innovative pedagogy elevate institutional impact. Learn how this forward-thinking approach positions colleges as leaders in healthcare education while simultaneously expanding value and benefits for the communities they serve.
Speaker(s): Caitrin Sobota Derek LeiterLocation: 434, SCC_Summit |
Location: 434, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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The First 1,000 Days: A President's Journey to Impact
The first three years of a presidency define credibility, culture, and the trajectory of institutional impact. This Success Story Spotlight examines a community college president’s tenure, which yielded measurable gains: completions up 10.4%, enrollment up 13.2% (outpacing peers), $65.5M in external funding, and 24 new employer-aligned programs across advanced manufacturing, healthcare, IT, and clean energy. Through governance, board relations, and strategic planning, participants will explore leading student success, workforce innovation, and financial stewardship, while senior leaders share insights from workforce innovation, finance, and governance alignment. Combining data, case studies, and reflective dialogue, the session offers a practical playbook for the first 1,000 days, enabling attendees to set bold priorities, align teams, balance risk and innovation, and communicate institutional impact to stakeholders.
Speaker(s): Michael Baston Radiah BlantonLocation: 446, SCC_Summit |
Location: 446, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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The Future of Higher Education is Now: How Community College Baccalaureates are reshaping educational pathways
This presentation examines the transformative power of the community college baccalaureate degree, positioned as a vital higher education innovation in workforce development. By examining the potential of these degrees to elevate individuals, families, and entire communities, the session highlights their role in driving economic growth and fostering opportunities. Attendees will gain insight into the expanding landscape of CCB programs—including degree types, collaborative partnerships, and compelling student outcome data—showcasing how this educational evolution is shaping the future of the American workforce. The latest research and data will be analyzed for impact.
Speaker(s): Angela M Kersenbrock Joyce HammerLocation: 437, SCC_Summit |
Location: 437, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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The Jayhawk Nest - A Place to Rest
This presentation will explore the research and rationale behind creating a sensory-friendly room at Muskegon Community College, detailing the project's development timeline, key stakeholders, and associated costs. Attendees will learn about current usage patterns and student feedback to illustrate the room's impact on the campus community. The session will provide insights into the planning and implementation processes, alongside evaluation data and recommendations for adapting similar spaces at other institutions. Geared towards higher education professionals, counselors, and administrators, this program will facilitate engagement in discussions about best practices and strategies for replicating sensory-friendly environments on their own campuses.
Speaker(s): Trefny ChelesvigLocation: 430, SCC_Summit |
Location: 430, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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The JetFlex Journey: Scaling CBE with Faculty and Employer Partnerships
As states aim to improve credential attainment through competency-based education (CBE), Jackson College has seen significant success in enhancing quality, rigor, and industry alignment. The evolution from JetFlex 1.0 to JetFlex 2.0 highlights a system-wide CBE approach that emphasizes faculty innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and partnerships with employers. This session will discuss how faculty from diverse programs collaborated to redesign curricula and adopt new assessment methods, involving Business & Industry Leadership Teams (BILT) to align competencies with workforce demands. Attendees will gain insights into these collaborative strategies and how to leverage faculty creativity and employer engagement to scale CBE at their institutions. The format includes presentations, guided discussions, and reflection activities targeted at academic leaders, faculty, and workforce partners at various stages of CBE implementation.
Speaker(s): Jamie Vandenburgh Eddie BurkheadLocation: 437, SCC_Summit |
Location: 437, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM PDT
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The President’s Playbook: Driving Institutional Change with Clarity, Alignment, and Execution
This Learning Lab will guide higher education leaders through the three pillars of institutional execution—clarity of vision, alignment of people and resources, and disciplined follow-through—using case examples from CCA’s historic growth and operational successes; participants will practice rapid environmental scans to identify priorities, design communication maps to align internal and external stakeholders, and build accountability structures and feedback loops to sustain momentum. Through highly interactive skill-building activities, small-group exercises, peer collaboration, and guided reflection, attendees will test strategies, receive direct feedback, and leave with concrete tools, sample templates, and actionable next steps for driving institutional change at an intermediate-to-advanced leadership level.
Speaker(s): Mordecai Ian BrownleeLocation: 446, SCC_Summit |
Location: 446, SCC_Summit |
2026041309:0010:15 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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The Road to Creativity: Community College Transfer in the Fine & Performing Arts
This session will explore the transfer experiences of fine and performing arts students transitioning from Wyoming community colleges to the University of Wyoming, emphasizing the importance of completing bachelor's degrees for achieving optimal educational outcomes. Despite a growing body of research on transfer students in rural communities, there remains a lack of academic insight into the unique challenges faced by these students in the fine and performing arts. Utilizing a phenomenological approach, this study examines the insights of faculty and administrators involved in fine and performing arts programs at both community colleges and the university. Key themes identified include communication barriers, the need for high-quality advising, structural deficiencies, faculty ownership of the transfer process, and student readiness. Recommendations for improving transfer pathways will be discussed, including building capacity for transfer support, establishing dedicated University of Wyoming advisors at community colleges, creating articulation agreements, expanding fine arts pathways, and developing advisory frameworks that accommodate varying student needs. Participants will gain actionable strategies to enhance the transfer process and support student success in fine and performing arts education.
Speaker(s): Michael T LangeLocation: 445, SCC_Summit |
Location: 445, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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The Trump Regulatory Agenda and Community Colleges
This panel will examine the major components of the Trump Administration's ambitious higher education regulatory agenda. The session will begin with a brief overview of significant regulatory activities from the Trump Administration that impact community colleges and their students. The panel will then explore the significance of these policies for the community college sector. Topics to be covered will include accountability, workforce policy, student loan collections, and other relevant issues that may arise depending on future developments.Other topics may be added depending on future developments.
Speaker(s): David Baime Avis ProctorLocation: 425, SCC_Summit |
Location: 425, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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The Women are Not Okay: How North Orange is Tackling Systemic Gender Inequity
This session will delve into the historical and ongoing challenges faced by women in the United States, from constitutional exclusion to persistent pay disparities and underrepresentation in leadership roles. The North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) has initiated the Center for Women in Power Spaces (WiPS) to examine and address these issues in California by fostering tangible pathways to empowerment in education, business, and politics. Launched in September 2025, WiPS held a sold-out event featuring experts who collaborated on practical strategies to uplift women in influential positions. Utilizing data from key reports, this session will highlight the critical issues women face today and outline three main objectives of the Center: to connect a statewide community advocating for gender equality, to establish a "Platform for Action" that provides a strategic framework for empowerment, and to conduct research that informs transformative education aimed at advancing gender equity. Attendees will gain insights into how NOCCCD is leveraging intersectionality to create intentional spaces for collaboration and advocacy that will influence both local and national efforts toward women’s rights and equality.
Speaker(s): Kai Stearns DavisLocation: 433, SCC_Summit |
Location: 433, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Too Many Nursing Applicants? How We Planned, Developed, and Implemented Alternatives
This session presents Bronx Community College’s Academic Master Plan (AMP)-driven development of an Associate of Science in Health Sciences, designed to broaden access for students pursuing licensed health-profession degrees by providing an integrated, flexible pathway that preserves momentum from preclinical study to degree completion. The program features three tracks—Healthcare Careers Preparation, Health Administration, and Care Coordination—offering direct admission for preclinical nursing students, embedded first-semester career exploration, credit for prior learning, and stackable certifications with experiential learning opportunities. It enables students to remain in the program or switch majors without losing credits, while articulation agreements with senior colleges and industry-aligned curricula support workforce relevance. Innovations such as a two-credit health credential placeholder and embedded advisement address scalability, program buy-in, and responsiveness to industry needs, and the session will explore stakeholder engagement, practical implementation strategies, and handling challenges associated with expanding a popular, multifaceted degree initiative.
Speaker(s): Stacia Maher Reader Alexander OttLocation: 442, SCC_Summit |
Location: 442, SCC_Summit |
2026041315:1516:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Transforming Parenting Students’ Experience: Montgomery College’s Partnership with Believe in Students
This session presents Montgomery College’s Believe in Students initiative, a national-first program supporting student parents through a faculty and staff professional development curriculum developed in partnership with Believe in Students and the Aspen Institute’s Ascend program. The initiative equips campus stakeholders to recognize barriers faced by parenting students and to adapt policies and practices to foster equity and inclusion, amplified by documentary-style videos produced with Soledad O’Brien Productions that foreground student-parent voices. The program has built a culture of support through staff training, micro-grants, child care assistance, and family-friendly campus resources, and the session combines presentation with interactive discussion to yield actionable, adaptable recommendations for creating or strengthening similar initiatives on other campuses.
Speaker(s): Deidre Price Jermaine F. WilliamsLocation: 436, SCC_Summit |
Location: 436, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Transition Experience, An Inescapable course for all Students
This interactive session challenges attendees to rethink the post-graduation journey by presenting a focused strategy for readiness beyond graduation. Using gamification and current outcomes data, it showcases Laramie County Community College’s 2022 Transition Experience, a required, scalable program implemented for all graduates to prepare for either employment or transfer, with a personalized post-graduation plan and concrete steps toward success. As part of a national collaboration on completion and post-college outcomes, this model demonstrates how a universal transition experience can be adapted by other institutions to enhance completion, workforce readiness, and accountability to students, families, and industry.
Speaker(s): Jill Koslosky Joseph SchafferLocation: 443, SCC_Summit |
Location: 443, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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Turning Vision into Momentum: The THRIVE 2035 Flywheel for Impact and Institutional Resilience
As community colleges play a critical role in shaping the nation's educational and economic future, embracing transformation is both an opportunity and a necessity. This session will introduce Lorain County Community College’s THRIVE 2035 framework, a future-focused model designed to achieve long-term institutional resilience by aligning strategy, culture, and investments with the evolving needs of students, employers, and communities. Participants will learn about the collaborative, community-driven process behind THRIVE 2035, which has set a new strategic direction focused on measurable impact through targeted investments in workforce innovation, dual enrollment, and student success. Through storytelling and data-driven insights, attendees will discover how to identify their own “flywheel” strategies to secure relevance, resilience, and positive outcomes in the decade ahead while ensuring financial sustainability.
Speaker(s): Marcia J. Ballinger Tracy GreenLocation: 423, SCC_Summit |
Location: 423, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0009:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM PDT
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Unlocking Career Mobility and Building Social Capital with AI
Unlocking Career Mobility and Building Social Capital with AI examines how today’s AI-driven job market heightens the importance of social capital for student success. LaGuardia Community College, in partnership with Climb Together, has piloted a 12-month initiative using Goldi, an AI voice chat experience, to help students strengthen networking and communication skills; this session will share pilot findings, including student engagement with voice-chat modules like “Take the Slimy out of Networking” and “Ask for Help to Land a Job,” highlight strategies for embedding AI tools into the curriculum to cultivate “weak ties” and authentic professional connections, and discuss broader lessons on reimagining career preparation by blending technology with human connection to prepare students for living-wage, in-demand careers. Attendees will gain practical strategies, replicable models, and fresh insights into leveraging AI as a tool to enhance—not diminish—human networking in career development.
Speaker(s): Kenneth Adams Nitzan PelmanLocation: 432, SCC_Summit |
Location: 432, SCC_Summit |
2026041309:0010:15 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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Using Early Momentum Metrics to Inform Retention Strategies
This session focuses on how Tri-C (Cuyahoga Community College) translated Community College Research Center findings on early momentum into actionable practices to boost student completion. By identifying five critical first-year milestones that strongly predict outcomes, and partnering with Enrollment Management and the Office of Institutional Research, Tri-C developed practical data tools—dashboards, reports, and on-demand worksheets used in one-on-one student meetings—that support a case-management approach to student success. The presentation outlines the process used to identify key metrics, design effective data tools, and secure staff buy-in, with guidance on how to apply these resources in practice to improve persistence and completion.
Speaker(s): Krystn E HoodLocation: 428, SCC_Summit |
Location: 428, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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What About AI in Manufacturing?
Join us for an insightful session as the National Science Foundation’s National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (NCNGM) partners with the National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium (NAAIC) to reimagine the future of manufacturing education. With artificial intelligence rapidly transforming the landscape of manufacturing careers, it's crucial to adapt our educational frameworks accordingly. This session will unveil groundbreaking findings from a nationwide survey of leading manufacturing employers, alongside cutting-edge research shaping the industry’s evolution. Get a firsthand look at how NCNGM, guided by an elite team of manufacturing and AI experts from the Center’s Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT), is identifying the essential skills needed for tomorrow’s manufacturing workforce. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear predictions from industry leaders on the future of manufacturing education and learn how you can play a vital role in shaping the next generation of talent in this dynamic field.
Speaker(s): Karen Wosczyna-Birch Ann BehelerLocation: 427, SCC_Summit |
Location: 427, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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What if college came with cash? BOOSTing Success through Guaranteed Basic Income
This session will delve into BOOST (Building Outstanding Opportunities for Students to Thrive), the largest Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) program for community college students in the U.S., which notably includes a Randomized Control Trial. Addressing persistent equity gaps and labor market needs, BOOST provided 250 students at the Los Angeles Community College District with unconditional monthly payments of $1,000 for a full year. Participants will explore the program's implementation and the insights gathered during its evaluation, including the strategies employed by cross-sector partners to launch the initiative and raise over $4 million in private funding. The format will feature a structured presentation alongside practical examples, reflections on collaborative processes, and an open discussion of lessons learned. Attendees will also engage in guided reflections to relate BOOST’s approaches to their own institutional and community contexts, enhancing their understanding of how unconditional income can support student success.
Speaker(s): Kelly KingLocation: 434, SCC_Summit |
Location: 434, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Where Do We Go From Here? The Changing Landscape of Information Technology Careers
This session previews new research from Bragg & Associates and the University of Washington, in partnership with the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, that investigates how generative AI is reshaping job prospects for college graduates—with particular attention to high-quantitative fields where underemployment and earnings risk appear greatest—and explores what college presidents and leadership teams can do to position career-technical, transfer, and community college baccalaureate graduates for success in this evolving landscape. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of current trends highlighted by a Federal Reserve Bank of New York report, and will discuss strategic implications for curriculum design, student advising, and institutional vision to strengthen pathways and outcomes amid AI-driven disruption.
Speaker(s): Joyce Hammer Kendrick HangLocation: 434, SCC_Summit |
Location: 434, SCC_Summit |
2026041317:1518:00 001 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Work-Based Learning: How Community Colleges Can Solve Underemployment
This session will examine how community colleges can build a future-ready workforce by bridging education and industry through innovative partnerships, work-based learning platforms, and strategic use of resources. Leaders from the Community College of Aurora, the Community College of Denver, and the City Colleges of Chicago will share scalable, real-world examples of embedding work-based learning on campus, including employer collaborations, capstone projects that integrate real-world projects into curricula, and expansive, equitable access to high-quality experiential opportunities that boost student engagement. Attendees—senior leaders, student success managers, and workforce development and academic programming faculty—will gain actionable case studies and, through interactive discussion, develop an early action plan tailored to their institutions and communities to advance work-based learning at scale.
Speaker(s): Allana Farley Jim Delung Mark PotterLocation: 448, SCC_Summit |
Location: 448, SCC_Summit |
2026041216:0017:00 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM PDT
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Location: 608/Wynoochee, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 608/Wynoochee, Hyatt Regency |
2026041207:0008:30 000 | SUN, APR 12 | |||
| Friday, Apr 10, 2026 |
Friday, Apr 10, 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Location: 409/Wenatchee, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 409/Wenatchee, Hyatt Regency |
2026041014:0017:00 000 | FRI, APR 10 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Location: 602/Nooksack, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 602/Nooksack, Hyatt Regency |
2026041113:0016:00 000 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM PDT
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Location: 708/ Sol Duc, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 708/ Sol Duc, Hyatt Regency |
2026041207:0008:30 000 | SUN, APR 12 | |||
| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT
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CEO Think Tank #2 (for CEOs only) - One System, or 17? Solving the Fragmentation and Data Crisis in Student Support”
Sponsored by ConexED
Location: 438, SCC_Summit |
Location: 438, SCC_Summit |
2026041313:0015:00 052 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Friday, Apr 10, 2026 |
Friday, Apr 10, 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Location: 505/Queets, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 505/Queets, Hyatt Regency |
2026041014:0017:00 000 | FRI, APR 10 | |||
| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
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Location: 437, SCC_Summit |
Location: 437, SCC_Summit |
2026041408:0012:00 100 | TUE, APR 14 | |||
| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PDT
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Location: 602/Nooksack, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 602/Nooksack, Hyatt Regency |
2026041218:0019:30 000 | SUN, APR 12 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Location: 403/Cispus, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 403/Cispus, Hyatt Regency |
2026041113:0016:00 000 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Location: 602/Nooksack, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 602/Nooksack, Hyatt Regency |
2026041214:0016:00 000 | SUN, APR 12 | |||
| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
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Location: 435, SCC_Summit |
Location: 435, SCC_Summit |
2026041408:0012:00 108 | TUE, APR 14 | |||
| Friday, Apr 10, 2026 |
Friday, Apr 10, 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Location: 508/Tahuya, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 508/Tahuya, Hyatt Regency |
2026041014:0017:00 000 | FRI, APR 10 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
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Location: 502/Cowlitz, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 502/Cowlitz, Hyatt Regency |
2026041108:0012:00 000 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Friday, Apr 10, 2026 |
Friday, Apr 10, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM PDT
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New CEO Academy (pre-registration required)
This two-day professional development opportunity for CEOs in their first two years on the job will cover the most pressing trends and issues impacting our sector. Participate with your peers and hear from experts on topics like equity, enrollment management, and college operations, among others. Case studies and other hands on activities will be included in this session. (Breakfast and lunch included, as well as a closing reception.)
Location: 405/Kachess, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 405/Kachess, Hyatt Regency |
2026041009:0016:30 044 | FRI, APR 10 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
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New CEO Academy (pre-registration required)
This two-day professional development opportunity for CEOs in their first two years on the job will cover the most pressing trends and issues impacting our sector. Participate with your peers and hear from experts on topics like equity, enrollment management, and college operations, among others. Case studies and other hands on activities will be included in this session. (Breakfast and lunch included, as well as a closing reception.)
Location: 405/Kachess, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 405/Kachess, Hyatt Regency |
2026041109:0016:00 044 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
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Location: 443, SCC_Summit |
Location: 443, SCC_Summit |
2026041408:0012:00 106 | TUE, APR 14 | |||
| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM PDT
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Location: 604/Skykomish, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 604/Skykomish, Hyatt Regency |
2026041220:0021:30 000 | SUN, APR 12 | |||
| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDT
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The Power of Storytelling: Changing the Narrative and Amplifying Learner Voices
In this engaging discussion moderated by Nate Simpson, distinguished speakers Sheila Edwards Lange and Michaela Leslie-Rule will explore the concept of guided pathways through the lens of Leslie-Rule's book, "How We See Us: Young People Imagining a Path to Their Futures." The conversation will center on the student journey, emphasizing the navigational challenges and aspirations of today's youth as they confront a rapidly evolving landscape. By sharing personal anecdotes and insightful research, Leslie-Rule underscores the need to empower young people to actively shape their identities and futures. This discussion aims to illuminate the transformative power of youth voices in reimagining educational and career pathways, highlighting their potential to influence society's collective narrative and cultivate a more inclusive understanding of success. Attendees can look forward to a thought-provoking exploration of innovative ideas that inspire and empower the next generation.
Speaker(s): Nate Simpson Michaela Leslie-Rule Sheila LangeLocation: Signature Room, SCC_Summit |
Location: Signature Room, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0010:00 000 | SUN, APR 12 | |||
| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
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Leaders Make the Future
In this insightful session, Bob Johansen presents key concepts from his influential books, "Navigating the Age of Chaos: A Sense-Making Guide to a BANI World That Doesn’t Make Sense" and "Leaders Make the Future: 10 New Skills to Humanize Leadership with Generative AI." Johansen explores the complexities of living and leading in a BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible) world, offering frameworks and strategies to help individuals and organizations thrive amidst uncertainty. He emphasizes the importance of human-centered leadership in the age of generative AI and identifies ten essential skills leaders need to cultivate to foster collaboration, adaptability, and resilience. Participants will leave with practical insights and tools to navigate chaos and position themselves as forward-thinking leaders who can shape a more humane and innovative future.
Speaker(s): Bob JohansenLocation: Signature Room, SCC_Summit |
Location: Signature Room, SCC_Summit |
2026041312:4513:45 000 | MON, APR 13 | |||
| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
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Location: 603/Skagit, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 603/Skagit, Hyatt Regency |
2026041208:0011:00 000 | SUN, APR 12 | |||
| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM PDT
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Location: 601/Hoh, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 601/Hoh, Hyatt Regency |
2026041217:3019:00 000 | SUN, APR 12 | |||
| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
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Location: 436, SCC_Summit |
Location: 436, SCC_Summit |
2026041408:0012:00 104 | TUE, APR 14 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
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Location: 609/Yakima, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 609/Yakima, Hyatt Regency |
2026041110:0012:00 000 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Friday, Apr 10, 2026 |
Friday, Apr 10, 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Location: 501/Chiwawa, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 501/Chiwawa, Hyatt Regency |
2026041014:0017:00 000 | FRI, APR 10 | |||
| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
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Uninterrupted Exhibitor Time
The exhibition hall will remain open throughout the meeting. Times listed on the agenda are designated as uninterrupted exhibit hours, allowing attendees to meet with exhibitors and sponsors. Sessions will not be held during these uninterrupted exhibit hours.
Location: Finneran Ballroom 2 - 3, SCC_Summit |
Location: Finneran Ballroom 2 - 3, SCC_Summit |
2026041210:0011:00 000 | SUN, APR 12 | |||
| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT
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Uninterrupted Exhibitor Time
The exhibition hall will remain open throughout the meeting. Times listed on the agenda are designated as uninterrupted exhibit hours, allowing attendees to meet with exhibitors and sponsors. Sessions will not be held during these uninterrupted exhibit hours.
Location: Finneran Ballroom 2 - 3, SCC_Summit |
Location: Finneran Ballroom 2 - 3, SCC_Summit |
2026041214:0015:00 000 | SUN, APR 12 | |||
| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Uninterrupted Exhibitor Time
The exhibition hall will remain open throughout the meeting. Times listed on the agenda are designated as uninterrupted exhibit hours, allowing attendees to meet with exhibitors and sponsors. Sessions will not be held during these uninterrupted exhibit hours.
Location: Finneran Ballroom 2 - 3, SCC_Summit |
Location: Finneran Ballroom 2 - 3, SCC_Summit |
2026041217:0018:00 000 | SUN, APR 12 | |||
| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Uninterrupted Exhibitor Time
The exhibition hall will remain open throughout the meeting. Times listed on the agenda are designated as uninterrupted exhibit hours, allowing attendees to meet with exhibitors and sponsors. Sessions will not be held during these uninterrupted exhibit hours.
Location: Finneran Ballroom 2 - 3, SCC_Summit |
Location: Finneran Ballroom 2 - 3, SCC_Summit |
2026041316:0017:00 000 | MON, APR 13 | |||
| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT
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Uninterrupted Exhibitor Time
The exhibition hall will remain open throughout the meeting. Times listed on the agenda are designated as uninterrupted exhibit hours, allowing attendees to meet with exhibitors and sponsors. Sessions will not be held during these uninterrupted exhibit hours.
Location: Finneran Ballroom 2 - 3, SCC_Summit |
Location: Finneran Ballroom 2 - 3, SCC_Summit |
2026041314:0015:00 000 | MON, APR 13 | |||
| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PDT
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Uninterrupted Exhibitor Time
The exhibition hall will remain open throughout the meeting. Times listed on the agenda are designated as uninterrupted exhibit hours, allowing attendees to meet with exhibitors and sponsors. Sessions will not be held during these uninterrupted exhibit hours.
Location: Finneran Ballroom 2 - 3, SCC_Summit |
Location: Finneran Ballroom 2 - 3, SCC_Summit |
2026041310:3011:30 000 | MON, APR 13 | |||
| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
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CEO Think Tank #1 (for CEOs only) - From Transactions to Transformations: How AI is Redefining Student Engagement as an Institutional Strategy Sponsor
Location: 438, SCC_Summit |
Location: 438, SCC_Summit |
2026041209:0011:00 051 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Location: 404/Entiat, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 404/Entiat, Hyatt Regency |
2026041113:0016:00 000 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
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Location: 444, SCC_Summit |
Location: 444, SCC_Summit |
2026041408:0012:00 110 | TUE, APR 14 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Location: 401/Chelan, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 401/Chelan, Hyatt Regency |
2026041112:0016:00 048 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Location: 502/Cowlitz, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 502/Cowlitz, Hyatt Regency |
2026041113:0016:00 000 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Location: 408/Washougal, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 408/Washougal, Hyatt Regency |
2026041109:0016:00 056 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM PDT
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Location: 7-Regency Ballroom, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 7-Regency Ballroom, Hyatt Regency |
2026041307:0008:30 000 | MON, APR 13 | |||
| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM PDT
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Location: 7-Regency Ballroom, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 7-Regency Ballroom, Hyatt Regency |
2026041212:0000:00 000 | SUN, APR 12 | |||
| Friday, Apr 10, 2026 |
Friday, Apr 10, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDT
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Location: 5-Quinault Ballroom, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 5-Quinault Ballroom, Hyatt Regency |
2026041012:0014:00 000 | FRI, APR 10 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
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Location: 5-Quinault Ballroom, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 5-Quinault Ballroom, Hyatt Regency |
2026041108:3012:00 000 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM PDT
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Location: 402/Chilliwack, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 402/Chilliwack, Hyatt Regency |
2026041108:0015:00 000 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Location: 601/Hoh, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 601/Hoh, Hyatt Regency |
2026041114:0016:00 000 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDT
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Redesigning Community Colleges for Post-Completion Success
CCRC’s book More Essential than Ever argues that to recruit and retain students, community colleges must ensure programs lead to jobs paying a living wage or successful transfer to bachelor’s programs. This includes building versatile, active/experiential learning and helping students with limited time and competing obligations complete programs efficiently and affordably. These reforms, the “next frontiers” of whole-college practice, are essential to deliver value to students, families, and communities. This session will summarize CCRC’s research underpinning these reforms and feature presidents who will discuss strategies for engaging the college community, overcoming scaling obstacles, and provide recommendations for colleges at different reform stages.
Speaker(s): Hana Lahr Greg Williams Joseph Schaffer Davis JenkinsLocation: Signature Room, SCC_Summit |
Location: Signature Room, SCC_Summit |
2026041309:0010:00 000 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM PDT
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Location: 607/Wishkah, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 607/Wishkah, Hyatt Regency |
2026041307:0008:30 000 | MON, APR 13 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Location: 506/Samish, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 506/Samish, Hyatt Regency |
2026041114:0016:00 000 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
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The ASVAB Career Exploration Program for Student Career Planning
Career planning is an ongoing, iterative process, and even those on an academic or professional track need career guidance and planning assistance to solidify their direction. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) is a federally funded, comprehensive career planning resource available to students nationwide. Unlike other career exploration programs that exist behind a paywall and focus on narrow career options requiring post-secondary degree completion, the ASVAB CEP helps students explore multiple paths to career achievement, including college, professional credentials (e.g., certifications, CTE, licensures), and military and civic employment options, and it is offered at no cost! This session will provide an overview of how the ASVAB CEP benefits students and academic institutions, including resources and tools that guide students through career planning – from completing self-assessment to learning about different career options to applying for jobs in matching career fields. Speaker(s): Irina Rader Hillary MichaelsLocation: 444, SCC_Summit |
Location: 444, SCC_Summit |
2026041311:4512:30 000 | MON, APR 13 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Location: 503/Duckabush, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 503/Duckabush, Hyatt Regency |
2026041113:0016:00 000 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PDT
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Opening Reception and Exhibitor Hour
The exhibition hall will remain open throughout the meeting. The times listed on the agenda are designated as uninterrupted exhibit hours, allowing attendees to meet with exhibitors and sponsors. Sessions will not be held during these uninterrupted exhibit hours.
Location: Finneran Ballroom 2 - 3, SCC_Summit |
Location: Finneran Ballroom 2 - 3, SCC_Summit |
2026041118:0019:00 000 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
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Location: Elliott Bay Room, SCC_Summit |
Location: Elliott Bay Room, SCC_Summit |
2026041108:0012:00 054 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
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Location: 433, SCC_Summit |
Location: 433, SCC_Summit |
2026041408:0012:00 116 | TUE, APR 14 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
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Location: 445, SCC_Summit |
Location: 445, SCC_Summit |
2026041408:0012:00 114 | TUE, APR 14 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
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Location: 442, SCC_Summit |
Location: 442, SCC_Summit |
2026041408:0012:00 102 | TUE, APR 14 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Location: 504/Foss, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 504/Foss, Hyatt Regency |
2026041112:0016:00 050 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Friday, Apr 10, 2026 |
Friday, Apr 10, 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Location: 503/Duckabush, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 503/Duckabush, Hyatt Regency |
2026041014:0017:00 000 | FRI, APR 10 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Location: 605/Snohomish, Hyatt Regency |
Location: 605/Snohomish, Hyatt Regency |
2026041113:0016:00 000 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
8:30 AM - 12:20 PM PDT
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Ask a Search Consultant (pre-registration required)
Must upload current resume, and respond to these questions
Location: 430, SCC_Summit |
Location: 430, SCC_Summit |
2026041108:3012:20 046 | SAT, APR 11 | |||
| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
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Location: 434, SCC_Summit |
Location: 434, SCC_Summit |
2026041408:0012:00 112 | TUE, APR 14 | |||
| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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Building a Future-Ready Workforce: The Manufacturing USA Occupation Competency Framework
The Manufacturing USA Occupation Competency Framework defines the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for success in advanced manufacturing. Developed through collaboration across Manufacturing USA institutes and industry, education, and workforce partners, it provides a shared foundation for competency-based training. This session will explore how the framework was created, how it is structured, and how community colleges can use it to align programs with evolving industry needs. Attendees will learn how the framework strengthens curriculum design, supports stackable credential pathways, and expands equitable access to high-demand manufacturing careers, with examples of real-world application across the Manufacturing USA network.
Speaker(s): Lavinia Sebastian Rebecca LewisLocation: 448, SCC_Summit |
Location: 448, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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Democratizing AI: Scaling Personalized Support with Gemini and NotebookLM
Artificial Intelligence can bridge equity gaps if implemented securely. This session moves beyond hype to introduce two accessible Google for Education solutions: Gemini and NotebookLM. We will demonstrate how Gemini acts as a personalized 24/7 tutor and how NotebookLM allows faculty to create "grounded" AI study guides using trusted materials—eliminating hallucinations. Highlighting the California Community Colleges partnership, we will address data privacy and FERPA compliance for enterprise-grade security. Attendees will leave with a strategic roadmap for deploying these tools to scale student support and workforce readiness.
Speaker(s): Austin SwiftLocation: 447, SCC_Summit |
Location: 447, SCC_Summit |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Expanding Community College Capacity with Agentic AI
Agentic AI—AI that can reason, plan, and act autonomously—is opening a new pathway for community colleges to expand capacity in enrollment services, advising, onboarding, and student support without adding staff. This session introduces the core components of agentic AI and explains how they differ from basic chatbots and scripted automation. Attendees will explore real examples from two-year institutions, such as automated onboarding tasks, proactive advising outreach, FAFSA follow-up, and re-engagement of adult learners and stopped-out students.
The 30-minute Bright Ideas session includes a concise overview of agentic AI, followed by practical illustrations of its use in high-impact student and operational processes. The format concludes with a three-step implementation framework that helps colleges identify a starting point, align data and workflow needs, and establish equity-focused guardrails. Designed for leaders seeking actionable innovation, this session provides a roadmap for responsibly piloting agentic AI to support access, persistence, and student success.
Speaker(s): Joshua Schwartz JC BonillaLocation: 448, SCC_Summit |
Location: 448, SCC_Summit |
2026041211:1511:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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How Customized Recruitment Marketing Wins Students You Can't Afford to Lose
"Build it and they'll come" no longer works for community colleges. As enrollment pressures mount, institutions need strategic recruitment marketing that speaks directly to individuals—not just general brand awareness.
Many colleges believe they've embraced personalization, yet most efforts remain limited to mail-merge tactics. True customization means developing communications that reflect each prospect's academic interests, career goals, and individual circumstances.
In this session, participants will explore:
-The strategic distinction between brand marketing and recruitment marketing
-The spectrum from personalization to customization, and what students expect
-Evidence-based practices for orchestrated engagement recruitment marketing
Speaker(s): Keith Mock Neil ScottLocation: 445, SCC_Summit |
Location: 445, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Reimagining Recruitment: How CVCC’s Modernized Approach Increased Yield by 10%
CVCC confronted persistent admissions and onboarding challenges driven by reactive, manual, and fragmented processes. In 2022, the college launched a cross-functional effort to streamline workflows and ensure students received proactive support from the first inquiry through enrollment. This session explores the strategies behind the transformation—revamped advisor assignments, customized inquiry forms, and automated onboarding communications—that enabled staff to shift from administrative tasks to high-impact student interactions. The results were substantial: higher inquiry-to-applied (56%) and inquiry-to-enrolled (30%) rates, a 10% boost in applicant-to-enrolled conversion, and a 7% increase in first-to-second-semester retention, demonstrating that improved onboarding drives stronger long-term retention.
Speaker(s): Tara Zirkel Michael FarrisLocation: 421, SCC_Summit |
Location: 421, SCC_Summit |
2026041115:3016:00 001 | SAT, APR 11 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
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The Road Ahead: Navigating Civil Rights Enforcement in a Changing Landscape
Following a year of significant change, colleges are entering a new era of civil rights enforcement. This session will examine emerging federal priorities and outline proactive strategies institutions can use to anticipate risk, respond effectively to inquiries and enforcement actions, and strengthen compliance through effective leadership.
Speaker(s): Emily BothfeldLocation: 444, SCC_Summit |
Location: 444, SCC_Summit |
2026041215:1515:45 001 | SUN, APR 12 |
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