Student Success Summit 2024

Walter 125 – Facilitated Dialogue

Brainstorming Global opportunities to broaden employee engagement and maximize student learning

Presenters: Catherine Marshall & Jake Lietzow

Session Overview: The Global Mobility Committee has opened a call for proposals for study abroad/away programs that will run during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years. This session discusses was issues of domestic or global concern are relevant to current students and how we can connect to these issues through study abroad/away programming.

Walter 127 – Facilitated Dialogue

Let's talk: Engaging students in meaningful conversations to foster belonging and student success

Presenters: Kris Kumfer, Randy Price & Monica Hatfield Price

Session Overview: Engaging in meaningful conversations can help students feel valued, connected, and part of our university community- fostering a sense of belonging. Join the conversation as we explore strategies to foster belonging and student success!.

Walter 135 – Concurrent Session

What employers want: 8 competencies for career readiness and success

Presenters: Katie Thomson & Edwards -

Session Overview: A focus on sharing 8 desired career competencies gathered by NACE (National Association of Career & Employers) through a national assessment of employers. We will discuss ways that practitioners can help to develop these competencies among students. With a goal of collectively preparing our students for career readiness and lifelong career success, we will participate in practical ideas and activities that can be implemented and facilitated in varying capacities and interactions with students.

Where Two Roads Meet: Career Development and Diversity & Inclusion

Presenter: Christina Baker

Session Overview: This session will address the hard questions that LGBTQ+, students of color, and folks who want to start families often face when going to interviews. How do we help them prepare? What questions should they ask and answer? How do we help them be the most authentic form of themselves in a professional space they've not been to before? Let's talk about it.

Walter 145 – Concurrent Session

Fostering Student Success through Hands-on History

Presenters: Miriam Intrator, Wilson & Suiter -

Session Overview: This session will discuss examples of instruction, research, internship, and student employment through the Mahn Center for Archives & Special Collections and Digital Initiatives. In these units of OHIO Libraries, students learn by doing. They engage with original primary source materials in a variety of formats and participate in experiential learning. Their efforts contribute to the organization, description, discoverability, and usage of materials across Mahn Center collections.

Beyond Aisle 9: Unveiling career opportunities at Kroger through innovative student engagement

Presenters: Holly Seckinger & Nancy Edwards-Grady

Session Overview: More than 70 percent of Ohio University students stay in the state after graduation. This is great news for the 24 Fortune500 companies that call Ohio home. However, many employers seem narrow focused to students- nursing majors think of Cleveland Clinic, retail merchandising majors think of Kroger. So how do we get students to think outside of the box when it comes to careers? Join us to discuss how we used a deconstructed career fair model with Kroger to help meet students where they are at

Walter 125 -Facilitated Dialogue

Student Success Network Feedback

Presenters: Deb Benton & Suraiya Padiyath Abdulla

Session Overview: Roundtable discussion to gather input and feedback regarding the student's success network. What information should be collected, what information should be made available to whom? Come help us shape the next iteration of MOSN.

Walter 127 -Facilitated Dialogue

Jump in and test the AI waters: ways to support student success

Presenters: Lisa Kamody, Barb Remsburg & Brock Stephan -

Session Overview: Acknowledging that AI presents challenges to higher education, this interactive session focuses on opportunities AI can offer to support student success. Participants will use free generative AI applications to discuss and discover ways students can use this technology to support their academic success appropriately and innovatively (test preparation, study skills, career exploration, etc.). How do you use AI in your work to support students, or have you been meaning to give AI a try?

Walter 135 – Concurrent Session

Student SUPERvision: Empowering student growth

Presenters: Aaron Sturgill & Imants Jaunarajs -

Session Overview: This session explores the integration of the Brain-Based Career Development model into student supervision practices. By leveraging cognitive neuroscience principles, attendees will discover innovative strategies to enhance student motivation, decision-making, and goal attainment. Practical applications and case studies will showcase the model's effectiveness in supervision practices(goal setting, task prioritization, and developing action steps).

Exploring Ohio University Culinary Services: Pathways to Student Success

Presenters: Lorenz

Session Overview: Ohio University Culinary Services is proud to be one of the largest self-operated college dining services in the nation. Our goal is to provide the finest quality food and service at reasonable costs to our students and guests. Our meal plans offer flexibility, exceptional value and convenience. The following session intends to summarize the various roles undertaken by student employees in Culinary Services, highlight the advantages of working within the department, and outline initiatives aimed.

Walter 145 – Concurrent Session

Evidence based practices and learning theories implemented at the AAC to support student academic success

Presenters: Heather Harmon

Session Overview: Data shows the Academic Achievement Center has nearly doubled the number of students using our services since SP22. We are currently serving approximately 4000 students. The AAC utilizes data and learning theories such as Social Constructivism, Zone of Proximal Development, and Self-Determination Theory to best support student academic success. These theories are directly applied in our daily work, which fosters a sense of autonomy, competence, and belonging amongst our students.

Student Success Through Place-based Pedagogy

Presenters: Courtney Kessel, Jake Lietzow, & Johnson -

Session Overview: This session examines an interdisciplinary OHIO program that facilitates place-based pedagogy through service-learning projects with community partners. Learn about how the Alternative Spring Break program and others at OHIO utilize this high-impact practice to build students’ positive sense of place, connect to the region and university, create lasting friendships, and improve outcomes.

Walter 125 -Facilitated Dialogue

Enhancing Career Readiness: A new partnership between career readiness and the writing commons

Presenters: Aaron Sturgill, David Haugen, & Whitmore -

Session Overview: This session highlights a collaboration between the ACE and the Writing Commons that integrates writing tutors into resume reviews. Students get resume best practices and writing support in one dedicated session. This pilot program shows an effective partnership and encourages attendees to explore collaborations to address diverse student needs at OHIO. Attendees will gain insights into the benefits of this collaboration and be inspired to initiate similar initiatives in their respective program

Walter 127 -Facilitated Dialogue

Managing multiple generations in the workplace

Presenters: Jillian Phillips

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Walter 135 – Concurrent Session

MOSN Updates

Presenters: Deb Benton

Session Overview: Come learn about the technology changes to MOSN. MOSN is here to stay, but we are making changes to the underlying technology. Come see a sneak preview and learn more about the future of MOSN.

OHIO Student Travel Policy: Requirements and benefits

Presenters: Keely Davin

Session Overview: The Office of Global Opportunities (OGO) will brief attendees on the Student Travel Policy 22.001, written in order to prioritize student health and safety before and during university-related travel.  How is travel defined? How do students register their travel? What benefits do students gain from registration?

Walter 145 – Concurrent Session

Beyond the books: Peer Tutoring's impact on student academic success

Presenters: Jen Beckley

Session Overview: Join us for an informational session on Peer Tutoring – what it's all about and how it goes beyond traditional learning to assist students. Participants will explore the diverse array of tutoring formats available, ranging from one-on-one sessions to small group gatherings and drop-in options.  Additionally, you will learn how these peer-led support services not only deepen comprehension but also elevate academic performance.

Beyond the Classroom: The Impact of Supplemental Instruction on Student academic success

Presenters: Meredith David

Session Overview: Join us for an insightful session on Supplemental Instruction (SI) – what it's all about and how it goes beyond traditional learning. Participants will gain insights into how these student-led study sessions not only deepen comprehension but also elevate academic performance. Our presenter will shed light on how SI cultivates collaborative learning, fosters a supportive community, and equips students with needed skills for academic success. These elements play a pivotal role in student success.

Walter 125 - Facilitated Dialogue

Empower Students to Make Connections

Presenters: Jacob Haskins

Session Overview: Students can often experience being bounced from one office to another while searching for answers. Feeling brushed off or redirected can lead to students feeling neglected or disregarded. Student-facing staff should be able to provide support while also being realistic about their limitations. The objective of this session is to create strategies for providing essential information to alleviate any anxieties related to connecting with new staff or transitioning between support systems.

Walter 127 - Facilitated Dialogue

Building study away into academic planning

Presenters: Keely Davin & Dippold -

Session Overview: Brainstorm with us how to increase participation in study away, a high impact practice,  among students by strategically building the opportunity into academic plans and removing existing curricular barriers. Representatives from the Office of Global Opportunities, Experiential Learning, and on-campus study abroad provider ISA/TEAN will facilitate discussion.

Walter 135 – Concurrent Session

Your On-Campus Study Away affiliate providers: ISA and TEAN support & Programming Overview

Presenters: Kaylyn Temple, Warren & Dippold -

Session Overview: This session will highlight the study away affiliate provider WorldStrides who manages the individual student study away programs under the names International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) around the world. Please join presenters as they share more about their role, how you can partner together and find options that may be a good fit for your students as they decide on the best fit for their personal, career, and academic goals.

Accessibility Abroad: The Basics and your role in supporting students

Presenters: Catherine Marshall & Warren -

Session Overview: Please join the Office of Global Opportunities and WorldStrides’ Accessibility Team for a guided session on support of students with disabilities and accommodation requests related to international programs. This session is intended as an introduction on supporting students with disabilities as they explore study away options, and how students can work with Ohio University staff and program providers like WorldStrides (ISA & TEAN) to begin accommodation inquiries and requests. All are welcome!

Walter 145 – Concurrent Session

Nudging for Student Success at Ohio University

Presenters: Suraiya Padiyath Abdulla, Sparrow, Fahnbullen Crain -

Session Overview: This session will discuss examples of instruction, research, internship, and student employment through the Mahn Center for Archives & Special Collections and Digital Initiatives. In these units of OHIO Libraries, students learn by doing. They engage with original primary source materials in a variety of formats and participate in experiential learning. Their efforts contribute to the organization, description, discoverability, and usage of materials across Mahn Center collections.

Restoring Students Confidence: Rethinking Academic Probation

Presenters: Didi Chilcott & Kristin Distel

Session Overview: Hearing “You’ve been placed on academic probation” can shatter a student’s confidence and, we posit, ultimately hinder a student’s academic progress and performance. Our presentation suggests a shift toward encouraging, positive language: replacing “academic probation” with “academic restoration.” We will propose a more holistic approach to serving students who are experiencing academic difficulty and discuss ways that staff and administrators can collaborate to provide a network of support.

Walter 125 – Concurrent Session

Academic Support for Online Students : Participation tracking as a key intervention

Presenters: Ginny Cottrill

Session Overview: This session explores the integration of the Brain-Based Career Development model into student supervision practices. By leveraging cognitive neuroscience principles, attendees will discover innovative strategies to enhance student motivation, decision-making, and goal attainment. Practical applications and case studies will showcase the model's effectiveness in supervision practices(goal setting, task prioritization, and developing action steps).

Walter 127 - Brief

F2/J2: A mobile app prototype with local U.S. resources for international students and scholars with dependents.

Presenters: Brianne Dowler

Session Overview: I will be showcasing a QR code for visitors to tryout the app, as well as providing some of my independent study research for the project from fall semester while providing a “3MT” overview of my work.

Walter 135 – Concurrent Session

Study Away 101: The Basics of Study Away at Ohio University

Presenters: Alexis Voisard

Session Overview: Affiliates, OHIO credit and exchanges, Oh my! Which type is best for which students and which goals? How does financial aid apply? What types of courses are included? Come learn more about the types of study abroad opportunities for students at OHIO.

Walter 145 - Brief

Academic Coaching and Bobcat Breakthroughs: Supporting Student success

Presenters: Kristin Distel

Session Overview: How can we help students who’ve never learned to study? Where can students turn when they want an accountability buddy? Enter Academic Coaching! Academic Coaches provide support with avoiding procrastination, becoming motivated, and learning to study. Bobcat Breakthroughs is a program for students experiencing academic probation, wherein they meet weekly with an Academic Coach. This session includes exciting information about Bobcat Breakthroughs adding support for another student population!