Transfer Success and Recognition Summit

December 5, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Student Center Ballroom | Program Agenda

Join us for our Transfer Success and Recognition Summit for community college counselors, advisors, faculty and leaders. This interactive event will focus on strategies that enhance transfer success, helping students complete their degrees and prepare for their careers. We will also spotlight outstanding student success initiatives and leaders at Wayne State University and our partner colleges who significantly impact students’ academic journeys.

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Schedule at a glance

8:30 a.m.	Registration, breakfast, and resource fair
9:00 a.m.	Opening remarks – Ahmad M. Ezzeddine, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Student Affairs and Global Engagement, Wayne State University, Bio
	University welcome – President Kimberly Andrews Espy, Ph.D., Wayne State University, Bio
9:15 a.m.	Guest speakers – Partnerships advancing degree attainment Detroit Drives Degrees Meghan Schmidbauer, Ed.D., Senior Director, Bio Amber Greenway Neher, MA, Director, Student Success and Postsecondary Partnerships, Bio Oakland80 Rana Al-Igoe, Oakland80 Administrator, Bio The Michigan Center for Adult College Success Michelle Burke, Director of Postsecondary Programs and Partnerships, Bio Matt DeMonbrun, Ph.D., Research Director, Bio
10:30 a.m.	Coffee break
10:45 a.m.	Transfer student roadmap – Innovation, partnerships, support, access, and success Michael Quattro, Director, Educational Outreach and Transfer Initiatives Jennifer Markin, Director of Advising and Student Success, Henry Ford College Kaleigh Webber, Transfer Advisor, Transfer Student Success Center Ericka M. Jackson, Senior Director, Undergraduate Admissions Ranae Hamama, Associate Director, Transfer Student Success
Noon	Lunch and Transfer Champion Awards (Hilberry ABC) Provost welcome – Laurie M. Lauzon Clabo, Ph.D., Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Bio
1:15 p.m.	Roundtable academic highlights (Ballroom) Select up to four discussion topics. Each session lasts about 20 minutes and is intended to help you make valuable connections that can lead to future collaborations and partnerships. You will also learn about programs and majors within the various schools and colleges. Mike Ilitch School of Business College of Education College of Engineering College of Fine, Performing & Communication Arts Irvin D. Reid Honors College Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences School of Social Work Pre-Med and Health Science Center Department of Biological Sciences/Neuroscience Law School (undergraduate programs) The Michigan Center for Adult College Success
3:00 p.m.	Closing remarks, takeaways and optional campus tour

2023 Transfer Success and Recognition Summit - Nov. 29, 2023

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President Kimberly Andrews Espy, Ph.D., Wayne State University - Bio
Michelle Richard, M.Ed., Senior Education Advisor, State of Michigan - Bio
Ahmad M. Ezzeddine, Ph.D., Senior Vice Provost for Partnerships, Workforce and International Initiatives, Wayne State University - Bio
Alex Boesch, M.Ed., Intercultural Training Director, Wayne State University - Bio

Awards

2023 Transfer Advising Champion - Angel Niederkohr, Academic Advisor II, Honors College, Wayne State University
2023 Transfer Partnership Champion - Dr. Crystal Brown, District Associate Provost Transfer Education, Wayne County Community College District
2023 Transfer Champion Award - Dr. Anwar Najor-Durack, School of Social Work, Wayne State University

Wayne State University

Wayne State is proud to have strong, collaborative partnerships with all 31 public and tribal community colleges in Michigan. Each fall, we welcome the largest community college transfer class in the state, with students transferring from over 160 institutions. Located in Midtown, one of the country's fastest-growing neighborhoods, our campus is part of a vibrant cultural center, just steps from world-famous galleries, theatres, restaurants, and businesses. Learn more about Wayne State University at About - Wayne State University.