50th Annual trio conference concurrent sessions schedule

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Building Resilient Kids

CONCURRENT SESSION III

Presenter: Yvonne Rodgers Location: San Jacinto

9:00 AM – 9:55 AM

We exist in a world of resilient people. So, what’s next? This workshop will guide attendees through the steps that allow students to conquer significant change and become the M.O.V.E. Makers of their life.

Communication and How to Use It to Your Advantage

Presenter: Derrick Payne Location: Pecos

Effective communication skills are critical elements in career and personal lives. Everyone uses a variety of communication techniques to both understand and be understood. In this workshop, attendees will reflect on the skills needed to communicate successfully with any individual or group at any time and under any circumstances.

African American Women’s Perceptions of Navigating Mental Health and Strategies for Coping

Presenter: Phyliceia Brown Location: Willow Creek

In this session, attendees will focus on African American women’s perception of navigating mental health from a study conducted by Gina M. Gaines’ in her dissertation, The Strong Black Woman’s Perceptions of Self-Care Engagement (2018).

Recruiting and Engaging the New Generation of Students

Presenter: Jasmine Henry & Melissa Dominguez Location: Trinity River 3

This workshop will present attendees with recruitment inclusivity practices, tips to increase student engagement, recommendations for retaining students, and suggestions for incorporating strategies to attract, enroll, and retain traditional and nontraditional students.

Beyond the Numbers: Student Engagement for TRIO Grants

Presenter: Marcy LaBossiere and Eric Chavarria Location: Trinity River 4

This workshop will review the best practices related to student engagement from the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant at St. Mary’s University. Attendees will explore student-centered approaches and provide specific examples that have helped improve student engagement. Additionally, there will be an interactive component where attendees brainstorm ideas to take back to their respective TRIO grants.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2023 CONCURRENT SESSION IV 10:00 AM – 10:55 AM

Bridging the Gap Between College Access and Completion

Presenter: Carlos Valadez Location: San Jacinto

In this session, attendees will examine the best practices for advising first-generation and at-risk students to bridge the gap between college access and completion. Attendees will discuss the ScholarShot Scholar program and the opportunities available for students. In addition, attendees will become familiar with a new tool (GapApp) designed to help students with their college decisions in the State of Texas.

Strategies and Tips for Managing Your Time and Priorities

Presenter: Christine Torres Location: Pecos

How well do you manage your time? Do you feel like your day is running from crisis to crisis? Perhaps you find yourself working late to catch up. The truth is that many professionals know that they can do a better job of managing time more effectively. However, sometimes, it can be challenging to identify what we can do differently. This workshop will help attendees identify areas where implementing strategies and tips can help manage time and priorities and help students overcome their time management challenges.

Change is Good - Keeping Students Engaged

Presenters: Leonie Dsouza & Veronica Jones Location: Willow Creek

In this session, attendees will discover ways to change up programs so that it remains exciting and fun while continuing to challenge students academically and increasing their exposure to a variety of opportunities.

Mental Health Ideas and Resources to Utilize with Your Students and Programs

Presenters: Christi Barnes, Maria Vasquez, & Viridiana Hernandez Location: Trinity River 3

Attendees will explore multiple platforms to access great material and resources for personality assessments, suicide awareness, and mental health presentations/activities. In addition, attendees will discover ideas for implementing mental health, self-exploration, and self-esteem focus into TRIO programs to address holistic approaches to self-care, balance, and boundaries that aid success!

Degrees vs Dropouts

Presenter: Dan Hooper Location: Trinity River 4

First-generation low-income (FGLI) students are typically overmatched in college, which is a leading reason why most drop out. Advisors and students must test match on likelihood of completion. Find out how this can happen and how to avoid it. Earning a degree is far more valuable than where it is earned or the name of the school. To break from generational poverty, the key is earning some post-secondary credential.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2023 CONCURRENT SESSION V 2:00 PM – 2:55 PM

Preparing Your Students for Careers in Research and Health Professions

Presenters: Rebeca Perfecto & Rance Berg Location: San Jacinto

In this session, attendees will learn how to prepare their students for careers in Research and Health Professions, hear from our admissions team and faculty members on how to prepare competitive applications, and earn a leg up on the competition.

The Role of Mentorship: Building a Male Achievement Program

Presenters: Juan Bosquez, Carlos Cortez, & Xavier Chancellor Location: Pecos

Although higher education enrollment for underrepresented students continues to rise, there is still a gap between that and finding success while there. As students navigate the college experience, most begin to face challenges throughout their first year, which culminates in them deciding whether they should continue; factors also include socio-economic and under-preparedness. When we look at stats within male minorities in higher education, however, the gap is noticeably wider. Because of such factors, attendees will understand the role they play and discover the best approaches and practices to bridge the gap.