Adult and Student Workshops
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What You Need To Know About Evaluating Your ProgramLocation:
401 Overview:
Three leading, nationally recognized program administrators provide different insights on the required components of successful program evaluation, from the perspective of a program administrator, an assessment expert, and a foundation official. Learn the nuts and bolts: from what types of data should be collected, to what makes a winning evaluation plan! Moderator:
Presenters:
Dr. Angela Birkes, Senior Research Associate, P-16 Data Management, University System of Georgia.
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Strategies for Developing and Sustaining an African-American Male Program on a College CampusLocation:
Room: 402 Overview:
Sustaining an African-American male educational program on a college campus requires dedicated personnel, consistent funding, willing students, passion and commitment. Hear from these two USG AAMI program directors how they have established, expanded and reshaped their respective programs - one of which has garnered national attention and earned the USG’s AAMI Best Practices Leadership Award. Moderator:
Presenters:
Mr. Robert Kelly, Junior, University of West Georgia
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Cultivating a Passion for Success: From Dreams to RealityLocation:
Room: 300 Overview:
Led by one of the nation’s most passionate motivational speakers, this exciting session will examine the challenges that African-American males confront in their daily lives. Attendees also will learn proven strategies for personal development and success, and how to join the Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB) - a national organization with more than 160 collegiate and high-school chapters across 30 states. Moderator:
Presenters:
Mr. Jelani Liddell, College Coach, Performance Learning Centers, Communities in Schools of Georgia, Inc.
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Staying Power: Sustaining Successful ProgramsLocation:
Room: 401 Overview:
Securing grants and building effective partnerships are tried-and-true ways to sustain successful programs. Both strategies require strong relationships and strong outcomes. These attributes are two key components of the local and national programs represented on this panel - one a USG AAMI Best Practices program - both of which are supported by the Lumina Foundation for Education. Moderator:
Presenters:
Ms. Arlethia Perry-Johnson, Project Director, USG’s African-American Male Initiative
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You Never Listen to Me: Inter-generational CommunicationLocation:
Room: 213/217 Overview:
Communication gaps often are blamed for the “disconnect” between youths and adults. Young people think adults “don’t listen,” and the adults ask “what’s wrong with this generation?“A leading African-American psychologist facilitates a dialogue with two young men, to help us learn how to hear each other better. Moderator:
Presenters:
Dr. Earl Holliday. Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Kennesaw State University
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Why Do I Need To Know This?Location:
Room: 242 Overview:
What’s the connection between the academic decisions you make today and how these decisions relate to your future opportunities, such as college admission? Grades, courses and your academic track are very important. You don’t have to listen to the adults! Hear it from young men just like you who know the deal. Moderator:
Presenters:
Dr. Michael Ross, Associate Professor, Middle Grades Education, Kennesaw State University
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Changing Standards, Raising ExpectationsLocation:
Room: 401 Overview:
Who says African-American male high-school students can’t succeed in tough academic courses and advanced placement courses? They definitely can and do, when they are committed to solid preparation for college success and have the right support systems. This workshop - showcasing an AAMI Best Practices Leadership Award recipient - will demonstrate that you can meet the standards when expectations are raised. Moderator:
Presenters:
Ms. Betsy Green, Assistant Project Director, USG’s African-American Male Initiative
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Model Campus Infrastructures for Student SuccessLocation:
Room: 402 Overview:
Three seasoned administrators of college-based retention programs share their strategies for building model infrastructures for student success: leveraging institutional support, recruiting and building a strong leadership team, student organizational involvement and creating a campus climate that promotes, recognizes and accepts differences. Learn how to build a program that delivers on your campus. Moderator:
Presenters:
Dr. Eric Blacknall III, Assistant Director, African-American Student Services and Programs, Georgia State University
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Mentoring: What You See Is What You Will Be!Location:
Room: 300 Overview:
For some young men, mentoring is the motivating factor that helps them see new possibilities for their lives, providing images of success to which they might not otherwise be exposed. In this workshop, two young men who are being mentored - and the adults who mentor them - will share the advantages and benefits of a positive mentor-mentee relationship. Come learn if this might be the ticket to your success! Moderator:
Presenters:
Mr. Tony Owens, Student Transition Coordinator, Performance Learning Centers, Communities in Schools of Georgia, Inc.
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Title: I hate Math… I hate Science: Using Math and Science to Enhance Your SuccessLocation:
Room: 213/217 Overview:
This session will provide the ‘the tricks of the trade’ on how to help students understand that math and science are extremely powerful tools in promoting academic success, and there is no need to fear (or hate!) these important core subjects. Techniques and tools for the mastery of math and science principles will be provided by leading educators and practitioners. Moderator:
Presenters:
Dr. Army Lester, Professor of Biology, Kennesaw State University
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