Conference:

First-generation Student Success Conference

Abstract

Institutions are increasingly realizing the benefits of using data and tailored supports to build intentional interventions to help students effectively navigate a challenging educational landscape. Identifying students most in need of services and building connections with students through holistic academic advising practices can help increase belonging and persistence while offering purposeful work for professionals. Presenters will discuss how to combine predictive analytics with holistic academic advising approaches to benefit first-generation student engagement and success.

Main Presenters

Woodrow Lewis
National Director of College Initiatives - Council for Opportunity in Education, Pell Institute

Additional Presenters

Aaron Brown
Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Advising - The University of Texas at Arlington

Sari Byerly
Assistant Vice President for Access and Opportunity Programs - Idaho State University

Woodrow Lewis
National Director of College Initiatives - Council for Opportunity in Education, Pell Institute