Delaware State University
Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center
August 5-6, 2024 2024
DAY1AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 5
8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Registration/Check-in (Continental breakfast available)
Welcome Remarks
Delaware State University Administration
Why Delaware State University?
Learn why Delaware State University is the Number 3 public HBCU and within the top 10 of all HBCU’s. We will explore the ways data analytics is as a contributing factor for enrollment, retention, and graduation.
Dr. Kareem McLemore, Delaware State University
Dr. Lynda Murray-Jackson, Delaware State University
Dr. Kimberly Sudler, Delaware State University
Break
Majors, Career Pathways & Pipelines
Take you on an exploration of the amazing academic programs, career opportunities, and pipelines that Delaware State University provides to prospective and current students.
Delaware State University Faculty and Staff
Lunch
Information Fair (outside of the parlors)
Pathway to Partnerships
This engaging and interactive session delves into purpose driven collaborations that elevate historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s). From Memorandum of Understandings (MOU’s) to Articulation and Research Agreements with other Colleges and Universities; to partnering with School Districts and Nonprofit organizations and providing access and opportunities to underserved populations.
Winston Coffee, Midnight Golf Program (Detroit, MI)
Barbara Evans, United College Action Network, Inc. (UCAN)
Dr. Kareem McLemore
Dr. Gwendolyn Scott Jones, Delaware State University
2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Take the Time to “Study”
This session will provide a unique analysis on how K-12, Community Colleges, Universities and Nonprofit organizations can study each other’s daily processes to discover unique trends, opportunities and key take-aways to advance the purpose of each organizations mission.
Dr. Kareem McLemore
Dr. Gwendolyn Scott Jones
3:45 p.m. Campus Tour (Main)
DAY2AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6
8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Delaware State University Administration
Black Male Initiative
With national data indicating a significant decrease in African American males attending post-secondary education, DSU will discuss the unique ways that we have created opportunities to enhance our male presence within our academic programs and career pathways.
Wade Robinson, Delaware State University
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Collaborating For Achievement
As educational practitioners our overall goal is to transfer knowledge. This working collaboration will explore the many ways we can impact the economic and social mobility of the students we ALL serve.
Dr. Kareem McLemore
12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
2:45 p.m.
Unlocking Emotional Intelligence (EI)
This session dives into the five pillars of EI-self-awareness, selfregulation, motivation, empathy and social skills. Through interactive exercises, you’ll learn how to enhance your emotional acuity and leverage it to build stronger relationships, foster effective communication and lead with authenticity and compassion. Unlock the potential of emotional intelligence and transform the way you connect with others.
Dr. Gwendolyn Scott-Jones
Closing Remarks
Delaware State University Administration
Tour of DSU Downtown and DSU Airpark
Please join us for a
NETWORKING MIXER
Monday, August 5, 2024
DSU Downtown-Schwartz Center 226 S State St, Dover, DE 19901
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Transportation will be provided by DSU from Bally’s Hotel at 6:45pm.
Parking is very limited in this area; therefore, we highly recommend taking advantage of the DSU shuttle service.
YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT!
Please take a moment following the conclusion of the conference to provide us with feedback. Scan the QR Code.
Shelvia Draper, Delaware State University, Organizer
Dr. Rolanda Harris, Delaware State University, Organizer
Dr. Kareem McLemore, Delaware State University, Organizer