Summer Conference - 2024
Supporting Today's Students
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Keynote Speaker: Deborah A. Santiago
CEO and Co-founder of Excelencia in Education, America’s premier authority on efforts accelerating Latino student success in America
Deborah A. Santiago is the CEO and Co-founder of Excelencia in Education, America’s premier authority on efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education. With more than 20 years of experience as a thought leader, educational visionary, and innovator, she’s been instrumental in shaping evidence-based practices and strategies.
Co-founding Excelencia in Education in 2004, Santiago focuses on informing policy and collaboration to accelerate student success, particularly with a Latino perspective. Her extensive contributions include addressing legislative issues in higher education and enhancing awareness for Latinos in federal agencies as the Deputy Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.
She’s also actively involved in community efforts such as dropout prevention and parental engagement. As CEO, Santiago leads initiatives to expand educational opportunities through community-informed research, direct engagement with education leaders, and policy advocacy at all levels. A passionate advocate for Latino students, she’s a sought-after speaker and her work is widely cited in prestigious publications. Santiago serves on advisory boards, emphasizing equity in education.
Theater
Keynote Address
2024 Summer Conference Keynote: From Ideas to Action: Inclusive Excellence and Intentionally Serving Today’s Students
Wednesday, May 15th 9 – 10 am | LSC Theater
Keynote Workshop
2024 Summer Conference Keynote Workshop: Intentionally Serving Today’s Students: What Works Using Data and Practice
Thursday, May 16th 9 – 11:45 am | LSC Theater
Conference Schedule
Wednesday, May 15
All Sessions In-person and Virtual
Bring your device and headphones. If a session room is full, you can find a quiet spot in the LSC to join virtually.
Welcome Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM | LSC Theater | Register on Bridge Here
If you plan to attend breakfast, please be sure to register for this session.
Keynote Address: From Ideas to Action: Excellence and Intentionally Serving Today's Students
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | LSC Theater & Zoom | Register on Bridge Here
Presenter: Deborah Santiago, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Excelencia in Education
TEF Alignment: Inclusive Pedagogy
Supporting Adult Learners and Student Veterans
10:10 AM – 11:00 AM | LSC 304-306 & Teams | Register on Bridge Here
Morning Session A
Presenters: Benjamin Schrader, PhD; Lisa Chandler, LCSW
- This presentation will examine best practices for supporting adult learners and student veterans in higher education, while also dispelling a lot of myths, preconceived notions, and outdated models for understanding these populations.
Who are the Freshmen in Your Classroom? 2022 CIRP Data Results
10:10 AM – 11:00 AM | LSC 308-310 & Teams | Register on Bridge Here
Morning Session B
Presenters: Kacee Collard Jarnot, Director of Assessment, Division of Student Affairs; Tonya Buchan, Senior Faculty Developer and Program Manager, Teaching Effectiveness Initiative Program, TILT
Embedding Questions of Equity in Pedagogical Approaches to Generative AI
10:10 AM – 11:00 AM | LSC 312 & Teams | Register on Bridge Here
Morning Session C
Presenters: Ellie Light, Assistant Dean for Student Success, College of Liberal Arts; Rosa Martey, Faculty Coordinator of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, College of Liberal Arts
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Hosted as a radio-style interview session, we will delve into generative AI, discussing its mechanics, equity considerations, and applications in writing assessments. The session aims to foster critical thinking, uphold academic risk-taking, and strengthen the link between writing and knowledge generation.
Inside the College Experience: Student Perspectives
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM | LSC Theater & Zoom | Register on Bridge Here
CSU Student Panel
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Join our panel of students who will be sharing their insights and perspectives on the opportunities and challenges they face here at CSU both inside and outside the classroom. Audience members will be invited to submit questions for the panelists ahead of time if there are any specific questions you’d like to ask.
Lunch
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | LSC Theater | Register on Bridge Here
If you plan to attend lunch, please be sure to register for this session.
So, You want to be a Department Head/Chair Panel Session
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | LSC 304-306 & Teams | Register on Bridge Here
Afternoon Session A
Presenters: Deb Colbert, Professional Development Program Administrator for Talent Development; CSU Department Chairs and Heads Panel
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Aspiring to lead a department? This session will provide some essential insights and practical strategies from a panel of current Department Chairs/Heads. Whether you’re new to the role or seeking to enhance your leadership skills, join us to explore the responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities that come with this critical position.
Student Mental Health and Wellbeing: Data, Support, and Resources
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | LSC 308-310 & Teams | Register on Bridge Here
Afternoon Session B
Presenters: Viviane Ephraimson-Abt, MS, MEd, LPC, Manager, Well-being Initiatives, CSU Health Network
- This session offers insights into CSU students’ mental health data, comparing it to national trends. Participants explore CSU Health Network resources, including digital tools like cognitive behavioral therapy modules and a loneliness mitigation app. Discussion also covers supporting distressed students and utilizing the Well-being in Academic Environments Tool Kit. Attendees gain a comprehensive toolkit for aiding both undergraduate and graduate students.
U-Behavior: Coaching Study Behaviors Leads to Student Success
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | LSC 312 & Teams | Register on Bridge Here
Afternoon Session C
Presenters: James E. Folkestad, PhD, Professor and University Distinguished Teaching Scholar; Thomas A. Rausch, PhD, Postdoctoral Scholar
- Discover U-Behavior, a powerful tool seamlessly integrated into the Canvas LMS, designed to enhance student-learning outcomes. This innovative approach coaches students in effective study strategies like distributed practice and retrieval practice, providing personalized insights into study habits. U-Behavior leads to significant improvements in student study behaviors and boosts performance on final exams. Join us to explore how U-Behavior supports student learning and provides evidence of your teaching effectiveness.
TEF Alignment: Instructional Strategies
Grading Practices that Support Students
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | LSC 304-306 & Teams | Register on Bridge Here
Afternoon Session D
Presenters: Lisa Dysleski, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, CNS; Alyson Huff, Noah Racey, Jess Rushing
- Join our session to explore the alternative-grading movement in higher education. Discover how alternative grading practices can shift the focus from points to genuine learning, creating a learner-centered and equitable experience for students. Hear from CSU faculty who successfully implement these practices. Whether you’re curious or already implementing alternative grading, come share your experiences and connect with colleagues.
TEF Alignment: Feedback and Assessment
Faculty Panel: What Does Supporting Today’s Students Look Like in Your Classroom?
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | LSC 308-310 & Teams | Register on Bridge Here
Afternoon Session E
CSU Faculty Panel
- Join us as our panelists discuss the changes they’ve seen in their classrooms and students in recent years and share how they ensure the students in their classrooms feel supported.
TEF Alignment: Classroom Climate
Information Evaluation and Research Skills in the Age of ChatGPT
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | LSC 312 & Teams | Register on Bridge Here
Afternoon Session E
Presenter: Kristy Nowak, MLIS, First-year Experience and Student Success Librarian
- Join us to explore how ChatGPT and similar models are changing information interaction and research. We’ll cover their impact on sourcing, evaluation, and research methods, as well as discuss strategies for finding reliable online information. We’ll also examine how they influence traditional and process-based research assignments, and highlight library resources for student success and information literacy.
TEF Alignment: Instructional Strategies
Networking at the Ramskeller
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | LSC Ramskeller | Register on Bridge Here
Networking
- Join us for a drink and some food at our networking event at the Ramskeller in the Lory Student Center to end our great first day of Summer Conference! Unwind by connecting with friends and meeting new colleagues from across campus. Open to all conference attendees. TILT will provide refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages, and the full beer menu will be available. If you plan to attend, please be sure to register for this session.
Thursday, May 16
All Sessions In-person Only
Welcome Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM | LSC Theater | Register on Bridge Here
If you plan to attend breakfast, please be sure to register for this session.
TILT Summer Conference Keynote Workshop: Intentionally Serving Today's Students: What Works Using Data and Practice
9:00 AM – 11:45 AM | LSC Theater | Register on Bridge Here
Presenter: Deborah Santiago, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Excelencia in Education
- This will be an interactive workshop that includes short case studies and tools to engage participants in considering what may work for them in the classroom, across campus, and in the broader community.
Celebration of Teaching Lunch
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM | LSC Theater | Register on Bridge Here
Teaching Effectiveness Initiative Celebration and presentation of N. Preston Davis Award and Community-engaged Learning Awards. If you plan to attend lunch, please be sure to register for this session.
What am I missing? Critical steps to ensure that your teaching materials are accessible and inclusive
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | LSC 304-306 | Register on Bridge Here
Afternoon Session A
Presenters: Michelle Brodsky, MEd, MOT, OTR/L (she/her), Campus Service Coordinator, Assistive Technology Resource Center; Shannon Lavey, MS, OTR/L, ATP (she/her), Student Service Coordinator, Assistive Technology Resource Center
- Join our workshop to advance inclusion on campus. Learn best practices for creating accessible course content, using real CSU student case studies and assistive technology demonstrations. Gain insights into the impact of accessibility and actionable steps to ensure access for all students.
Alternative Grading Practices for Today's Students
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | LSC 308-310 | Register on Bridge Here
Afternoon Session B
Presenters: TILT Team; Alyson Huff, Noah Racey, Jess Rushing
- Join our hands-on workshop with TILT and CSU faculty to incorporate alternative grading practices into your course. Utilizing Clark and Talbert’s Grading for Growth framework, explore pillars like clearly defined standards, feedback, progress indicators, and penalty-free reassessment. Whether new to alternative grading or experienced, you’ll receive tailored guidance and the flexibility to work independently or in small groups.
First Four Weeks
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | LSC 312 | Register on Bridge Here
Afternoon Session C
Presenters: Coronda Ziegler, Senior Student Success Manager
- The first four weeks of a course not only have an impact on students’ final grades but on students’ overall retention and graduation rate. Faculty can make small changes to instruction during the first four weeks that can have major impact on students’ academic lives. Join this workshop to learn about practical strategies you can implement during the first four weeks – and the rest of the semester – to support student success.