What is an Educated Person? Conference XXIV

Taking Action on the Completion Line: Structural Issues
October 29, 2021 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Building on previous conference themes identifying opportunity gaps in Gen Ed completion, this year we address structural issues to promote equity in Gen Ed completion.

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Keynote:

• Dr. Cia Verschelden (AACU)
• The Bandwidth Cost of Uncertainty: How Depleted Cognitive Capacity Hinders Student Learning and What We Can Do to Help Them Recover

Breakout Sessions: 

• Using Dr. Verschelden’s framework, six breakout sessions address how the structure of Gen Ed can better support equity. Participant contribution is encouraged.
  • Active Learning
  • Concurrent Enrollment
  • Advising
  • Success, Equity, Pedagogy
  • Mentoring/Tutoring
  • Transfer

Distinguished Invited Panel

• A distinguished panel will share their perspectives on equity issues in Gen Ed and comment on proposals from the breakout sessions
  • Dr. F. Ann Millner (Utah State Senator)
  • Dr. Astrid S. Tuminez (President of UVU)
  • Dr. Julie Hartley (Associate Commissioner of Academic Education, USHE)
  • Dr. Cia Verschelden (AACU and keynote speaker