Postsecondary Aligned Advising Webinar
The Postsecondary Aligned Advising Endorsement requires that college access organizations and partners attend one or more TBR-sponsored webinars to learn more about initiatives and programs that support student success for students.
Session Information
Reimagining the Community College Experience: Building Career Exploration and Workforce Certificates into Students’ First Year of College
Date & Time
January 31, 2024, 2 – 3 PM CT
Presenters:
Amy Moreland, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Policy and Strategy, Tennessee Board of Regents
Russ Deaton, Executive Vice Chancellor for Policy and Strategy
College Partners
Session Description:
In fall 2023, four Tennessee community colleges are reimagining the community college experience. With grant support from TBR, pilot colleges are redesigning students’ first year of college by building workforce-focused certificates that students can earn in their first year of college. Workforce certificates are aligned with local labor market needs and are designed to be stackable with other certificates and embedded into associate degree programs. Alongside these certificates, pilot colleges are building new ways to engage students in pre-college career advising and career exploration.
Join us for this session to explore questions like:
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How are colleges building clear and guided career pathways for students?
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What kind of certificates are colleges designing, and how are these certificates embedded into students’ programs of study?
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How are colleges revamping orientation, advising, and first-year experience courses around career pathways?
Session Information
Developing a Sense of Belonging: Finding Meaning and Connection with Students
Date & Time
February 21, 2024, 2 – 3 PM CT
Presenter:
Matthew R. Lexow
Associate Dean, Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence
Instructor of Philosophy: Behavioral and Social Sciences
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Session Description:
A growing body of research shows the relationship between a student's sense of belonging and their success in college. In this session, we will review some of the research and discuss strategies educators can use to help connect with students and develop a strong sense of belonging in higher education.