2024 Student Advocates Conference
This year’s virtual convening will bring together a variety of Commission staff to review programs following enrollment that are designed with the goal of student success. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from and engage with staff who are leading the efforts on 21st Century Scholars, Career & Technical Education (CTE), the Indiana College Core Expansion, programs and initiatives for adult learners, and more.
*Session recordings and copies of each presentation are available below.
- 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. | Opening Remarks with Commissioner Lowery
- 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. | A. Student Success Coaching: Increasing Degree Completion for 21st Century Scholars
- 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. | B. CTE: Supporting Postsecondary Credential Completion
- 11:00 am – 11:45 a.m. | A. Expansion of the Indiana College Core
- 11:00 am – 11:45 a.m. | B. College Completion Dashboard
- 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. | Stan Jones Award Presentation
- 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. | A. Outcomes-Based Performance Funding
- 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. | B. Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship & Transition to Teaching Scholarship
- 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. | A. Resources Supporting Adult Learner Attainment
2023 Student Advocates Conference
This year’s virtual convening will bring together a variety of mentors, educators, student support staff, and thought leaders throughout the business and community sectors to navigate the historic programmatic changes that have recently taken place in Indiana. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from and engage with Commission staff and partners who are leading the efforts on 21st Century Scholars, FAFSA, the Indiana College Core Expansion and My College Core Tool, programs and initiatives underway for military and adult learners, and much more.
*Recordings of each session will be coming soon. Please check back in by 12/15/2023
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- 9:00 – 9:40 a.m. | Opening with Governor Holcomb and Commissioner Lowery
- 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. | A. 21st Century Scholars Auto Enrollment and FAFSA Update
- 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. | B. Indiana College Core Expansion and My College Core Tool
- 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. | C. Military and Adult Learners
- 11:00 am – 11:50 a.m. | A. Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- 11:00 am – 11:50 a.m. | B. Pre-Admissions: Your Path to College
- 11:00 am – 11:50 a.m. | C. Military and Adult Learners
- 12:30 – 1:20 p.m. | Stan Jones presentation
- 12:30 – 1:20 p.m. | A. 21st Century Scholars Auto Enrollment and FAFSA Update
- 12:30 – 1:20 p.m. | B. Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- 12:30 – 1:20 p.m. | C. Indiana College Core Expansion and My College Core Tool
- 12:30 – 1:20 p.m. | D. Military and Adult Learners
- 12:30 – 1:20 p.m. | E. Pre-Admissions: Your Path to College (McKalaih Legault)
2022 Education Value Convening
(formerly Student Advocates Conference)
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
2021 Student Advocates Conference
Wednesday, December 15 - Thursday, December 16
Keynote 1 | Education Value and Career Relevance
Teresa Lubbers, Commissioner for Higher Education
Jason Bearce, Vice President, Education & Workforce Development, Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Recording
Keynote 2 | From Ally to Accomplice: Helping Student Succeed Beyond Completion
Chantee Eldridge, Ed.D, Vice President, Communications, Equity and Outreach, Strada Education Network
Recording
The 2021 Student Advocates Conference was generously supported by Strada Education Network and hosted in partnership with the Indiana Association for College Admission Counseling. Contact us at events@che.in.gov
2020 Student Advocates Conference
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2019 Student Advocates Conference
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2018 Student Advocates Conference
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2017 Student Advocates Conference
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2016 Student Advocates Conference
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