In its seventh year, The Florida Summit on Accelerating Transfer Success is a networking and workgroup forum where transfer professionals can gather, promote, share, and exchange the best strategies, techniques, and tools for transfer student success. This unique opportunity is a showcase for transfer professionals to take back actionable and impactful ideas designed for the most engaging experiences for transfer students.
The Florida Summit intentionally balances the best practices of sending and receiving institutions. This year’s theme is Successful Pathways, which gives presenters and attendees a chance to promote the most innovative collaborations in one of the nation's best states for higher education value.
We cannot wait to see you at the University of Central Florida in Orlando!
- For more information email Scott Mauro at scott.mauro@ucf.edu
Why Attend?
This conference is free of charge and is open to any higher education professional in the Sunshine State. The Florida Summit on Accelerating Transfer Success intentionally balances the best practices of sending and receiving institutions in our state.
For transfer success advocates this is a great space to network with the best and brightest professionals from the Florida College System, the Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Universities member institutions, and other great Florida State University System partners.
Keynote Speaker
Alison Kadlec, Ph.D.
Author & Senior Partner and Co-Founder, SOVA
Over the last 20 years, Alison has worked deeply with systems and institutions in more than half the states in the U.S. to help leaders at every level strengthen the will and skill required for genuinely student-focused reform of policy and practice at scale. Alison also leads work with state policymakers and regional coalitions to improve the quality of policy design and implementation planning. From coordinating statewide work to providing one-on-one executive coaching, Alison works at multiple levels to help people strengthen their resolve and capacity to lead real student-focused change.
Location
UCF Student Union
17015 Pegasus Dr., Orlando, FL 32816
Parking at UCF
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Hotel Information
- The Celeste Hotel
4105 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826
- Courtyard Orlando East/UCF Area
12000 Collegiate Way, Orlando, FL 32817
Presentation Topic Areas
(Deadline to Submit an Education Session: Tuesday, September 3, 2024, the day after Labor Day)
Advocate
Content spotlighting how state and federal policy informs our work, and how institutions work to align their goals with legislative requirements to continue to advance transfer student success.
Challenge
Content showcasing creative approaches to recruiting and retaining faculty and staff, and how those strategies impact students and their relationships with higher education professionals.
Coaching & Advising
Content highlighting the differences in the two roles, recruiting, and retaining advising and coaching talent, and innovations in program deployment.
Collaborate
Content that fosters robust collaborations and partnerships across institutions that grow meaningful relationships and consistent actionable philosophies.
Educate
Content to deepen our understanding of structural challenges and new strategies for access and successful pathways.
Organize
Content related to stronger networks, fostering engagement & building capacity.
Technology
Content showcasing advancement in technology in degree auditing, articulation, and curriculum alignment improving students’ post-secondary journey.
Summit Schedule
Time
Event
Speaker
Location
7:30 am – 8:55 am
Registration/Pre-Conference/Poster Sessions/Refreshments
Outside Pegasus Ballroom
8:55 am
Opening Remarks/Special Recognitions
Plenary Session
Pegasus Ballroom
9:00 am – 9:10 am
Welcome
Plenary Session
Pegasus Ballroom
9:15 am – 10:15 am
Introduction:
Keynote:
Adrienne Frame, Ed.D
Vice President of Student Success and Well-Being, UCF
Alison Kadlec, Ph.D. Senior Partner & Cofounder, SOVA
Session Title: Widening the Lens, Connecting the Dots, Accelerating Transfer Success
Plenary Session
Pegasus Ballroom
10:15 am – 10:20 am
Break
Morning Breakout Session 1
Session Summaries, and Presenter Bios
TIME SLOT
TRACK
SESSION TITLE
PRESENTERS, ORGANIZATION
ROOM NAME & NUMBER
10:20 am – 11:05 am
Track A
Pegasus Breakout A
10:20 am – 11:05 am
Track B
Pegasus Breakout B
10:20 am – 11:05 am
Track C
Pegasus Breakout C
10:20 am – 11:05 am
Track D
Staying Alert! Transforming Student Success with MDC’s Proactive Intervention Magic
Garden Key Room 221
(2nd Floor Student Union)
Morning Breakout Session 2
Session Summaries, and Presenter Bios
TIME SLOT
TRACK
SESSION TITLE
PRESENTERS, ORGANIZATIONS
ROOM NUMBER & NAME
11:10 am – 11:55 am
Track A
Pegasus Breakout A
11:10 am – 11:55 am
Track B
Cultivating Purposeful Transfer Pathways for Honors Students
Pegasus Breakout B
11:10 am – 11:55 am
Track C
Pegasus Breakout C
11:10 am – 11:55 am
Track D
Pegasus Ballroom
Lunch from 12:00 pm -1:10 pm
Ballroom
12:40 pm – 1:10 pm
Helios Education Foundation Presentation
- Introduction: Angelia Smith, Director of UCF Connect, Academic Support Services and Transfer Center
- Presenter: Kimberly Lent Morales, Director, Research and Evaluation
Increasing the number of students who pursue postsecondary education by 10% could inject $8.38 billion into Florida’s economy annually, according to a new study by the Helios Education Foundation. Findings from Florida’s Future Billions report suggest that increased access to higher education could also strengthen the workforce, enhance the quality of life for individuals, and reduce government spending, among others. In this session, learn about the latest research that shows college degrees are the key to the economic security in our state.
Plenary Session
Pegasus Ballroom
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Session Summaries, and Presenters Bios
TIME SLOT
TRACK
SESSION TITLE
PRESENTERS, ORGANIZATION
ROOM NAME & NUMBER
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
Track C
Pegasus Breakout C
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
Track D
Garden Key Room 221
(2nd Floor Student Union)
2:00 pm - 2:10 pm
Break
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Student Panel
Transfer Student Stories: A Student Panel
Moderator: Jim Smith, UCF Connect Academic Support Services Manager
Panelists:
- Ellie Serafin, FAU
- Michael Casey, USF
- Adam Broughton, UCF
- Ashley Hernandez, FIU
Plenary Session
Pegasus Ballroom
3:00 pm – 3:10 pm
Final Remarks
Plenary Session
Pegasus Ballroom
Post Event Survey
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