Transfer Success and Recognition Summit
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The Transfer Success and Recognition Summit is for community college counselors, advisors, faculty, and leaders. This interactive summit focuses on transfer success strategies that support students in completing their degrees and prepare them to launch their careers. The summit also highlights and celebrates student success initiatives and leaders at Wayne State University and our college partners who are making a difference in transfer student success.
2023 Transfer Success and Recognition Summit - Nov. 29, 2023
Schedule at a glance
| 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast and networking | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Opening remarks – Ahmad M. Ezzeddine, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Student Affairs and Global Engagement, Wayne State University | Full Bio |
| University welcome – President Kimberly Andrews Espy, Ph.D., Wayne State University | Full Bio | |
| Keynote – Michelle Richard, M.Ed., Senior Education Advisor, State of Michigan | Full Bio | |
| DEI professional development workshop – Alex Boesch, M.Ed., Intercultural Training Director, Wayne State University | Full Bio | |
| 10:30 a.m. | Coffee break | |
| 10:40 a.m. | Student guest speakers – Mohamed Dabaja and Rayna Tinnon | |
| 10:50 a.m. | Roundtable discussions and resource fair | |
| 12:40 p.m. | Lunch, networking, and Transfer Champion Awards | |
| Closing remarks and takeaways | ||
| 1:45 p.m. | Optional campus tour |
Roundtable discussions
Choose up to four discussion topics. Each discussion and networking opportunity is approximately 20 minutes and is designed to help make connections to foster future collaborations and partnerships.
| Discussion topics | Facilitators |
|---|---|
| What does DEI look like at your college? | Alex Boesch, Intercultural Training Director |
| How can academic advising support transfer success? | Stacie Moser, Academic Advisor IV |
| How can partnership programs support denied first-year Wayne State students? | Nancy Kuszczak, Transfer Advisor |
| How can we improve connections to enhance student learning? | Kelly Dormer, Director, Undergraduate Affairs |
| How can Transfer Pathways 2.0 support student transitions? | Michael Quattro, Director, Educational Outreach and Transfer Initiatives |
| How can we maximize career services for transfers? | Shawn Pewitt, Director, Career Services |
| How can students find meaningful connections and engagement opportunities? | Brandon Shamoun, Assistant Dean of Students |
| How can we increase reverse transfer rates? | Colleen Mcilwain, Transfer Credit Manager |
| How can we improve transfer credit resources? | Nicole Saez, Transfer Advisor |
| Why transfer to Wayne State? | Transfer Student Ambassadors and Kaleigh Webber, Transfer Advisor |
Wayne State University
Wayne State is proud to have strong, collaborative relationships with all of Michigan’s 31 public and tribal community colleges. Each fall, Wayne State welcomes the largest community college transfer class in the state and transfers from over 160 different 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.