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Faculty & Staff Virtual Professional Development Program January 21-22, 2021 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Table of Contents Introduction 3 About the Student Success Symposium 4 Symposium Schedule 5-7 Presentation Descriptions 8-9 Welcome & Opening Remarks 10 Closing Remarks & Call to Action 11 Moderator 12 Presenters 13-17 Organizers 18 A Special Thank You 19 2 Introduction Dear Medaille Faculty and Staff, Student success is the center of what we stand for here at Medaille. We embody what it means to support students through academic, social, and professional engagement. Whether it be through our dynamic faculty or compassionate staff, we are a team of individuals who value community and work to create an inclusive and collaborative society right here on campus. Last semester, I’ve personally seen, our very own Val Macer, walk step-by-step with a student to help her navigate some of the stressors of academic and personal life. It was through collaboration with key campus leaders that this student was able to successfully complete the semester and continue navigating the process toward graduating with a degree in Veterinary Technology. Despite what our nation has experienced, we have persevered. We have stepped outside of our own personal circumstances and rose to the occasion to walk with students through some of their most trying times. Through countless phone calls, texts, emails, and virtual or in-person meetings, we have bear witness to the stories of triumph and resilience of our students. In fact, we are daily living out our college mission with each encounter with our students -- to educate and develop EMPOWERED INDIVIDUALS for academic achievement, career success and civic engagement, thereby contributing to a HEALTHY, DIVERSE DEMOCRACY. This two-day student success symposium is an opportunity for us to share stories and to learn from one another; but more than this, it is to understand our students from a multi-faceted and holistic perspective. We stand in the values of the college: Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, ad Community, as we move toward a new dimension of building a community success defined by our students. I am looking forward to us continuing grow together as a community and forging strong partnerships that lead us to a pathway of innovation that sparks the engagement of our students. Sincerely, Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah, Ph.D. Executive Director, Academic Success, and Persistence 3 About the Student Success Symposium The Student Success Symposium is designed to provide educational opportunities to discuss student learning and retention within the context of understanding how to best support Medaille College’s students. This two-day symposium will provide valuable approaches on how to engage students through curricular and co-curricular activities. Each session will focus on students and how to meet their needs by strengthening our community as collaborators for success. Goals: • Share best practices, approaches, and innovative concepts to assist the campus community when working with diverse student populations. • Provide faculty and staff a professional development opportunity to enhance and/or build innovative strategies for student success that are critical to advancing learning outcomes. • Connect with the campus community to share ideas and scholarship that enrich our profession. 4 Symposium Schedule Day 1: Thursday, January 21, 2021 Moderator: Dr. Jeffrey Faunce, Associate Professor, Program Director, B.S.Ed. Early Childhood/Childhood & Adolescent/Students with Disabilities, Department of Education Welcome & Opening Remarks 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Dr. Janel Curry, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Breakout Session 1 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Part 1: “Mental Health, Student Conduct, and Accessibility Services: How to Make it Work in the Classroom” Rosalina Rizzo, LCSW-R, Director of Counseling Services Candice Cadena, Director of Student Conduct and Residence Life Spencer Cottman, Coordinator of Accessibility Services 10:00 AM – 10:10 AM Break 10:10 AM – 10:55 AM Part 2: “Mental Health, Student Conduct, and Accessibility Services: How to Make it Work in the Classroom” Rosalina Rizzo, LCSW-R, Director of Counseling Services Candice Cadena, Director of Student Conduct and Residence Life Spencer Cottman, Coordinator of Accessibility Services 10:55 AM – 11:05 AM Break Breakout Session 2 11:05 AM – 12:05 PM “From Faculty Advisement to Faculty Mentoring: Navigating Conversations with Students” Cheryl Burke, Interim Director of Academic Advisement Breakout Session 3 12:05 PM – 12:50 PM “Panel Discussion on Remote Learners” 5 Moderators: Dr. Jeffrey Faunce, Associate Professor, Program Director, B.S.Ed. Early Childhood/Childhood & Adolescent/Students with Disabilities, Department of Education Dr. Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah, Executive Director of Academic Success and Persistence Panelists: Dr. Daniel Kotzin, Professor of History, Program Director, International Studies, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Dr. Caitlin Riegel, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Program Director, MSEd Elementary Education, Program Director, MSEd Adolescent Education, Department of Education Olivia Anderson, Remote Learner, BS International Studies Sabrina Banoo, Remote Learner, BS Criminal Justice Dallas Bosley, Remote Learner, BS Communications Hannah Carrick, Remote Learner, BS Communications David Mack, Remote Learner, BS Sport Management Gillian Tagliaferro, Remote Learner, AS Veterinary Technology Closing Remarks 12:50 PM – 1:00 PM Dr. Johnda Ash, Director of TRIO Student Support Services 6 Day 2: Friday, January 22, 2021 Moderator: Dr. Jeffrey Faunce, Associate Professor, Program Director, B.S.Ed. Early Childhood/Childhood & Adolescent/Students with Disabilities, Department of Education 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Dr. Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah, Executive Director of Academic Success and Persistence Breakout Session 1 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Part 1: "Trauma Informed Education: An Overview of Trauma and How to Navigate it in your Classroom” Thomas Gibbons, Senior Investigator at the New York State Police Rosalina Rizzo, LCSW-R, Director of Counseling Services Michelle Sawyers, M.S., Director of Say Yes to Education 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Break 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Part 2: "Trauma Informed Education: An Overview of Trauma and How to Navigate it in your Classroom” Thomas Gibbons, Senior Investigator at the New York State Police Rosalina Rizzo, LCSW-R, Director of Counseling Services Michelle Sawyers, M.S., Director of Say Yes to Education 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM Break Breakout Session 2 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM “How to Support your Post-Traditional Students” Dr. Halin Tavano, Director of Student Services, Academic Advisement Counselor Susan Kottke, M.S., M.A., Director of Online Student Services Closing Remarks & Call to Action 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Dr. Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah, Executive Director of Academic Success and Persistence 7 Presentation Descriptions Day 1 Breakout Session 1 Title: “Mental Health, Student Conduct, and Accessibility Services: How to Make it Work in the Classroom” Abstract: Everybody hears about supporting the whole student, but what does that mean when it comes to the classroom? This presentation will provide an overview of three student services that impact students inside the classroom and out: Mental Health, Student Conduct, and Accessibility Services. We will also discuss the active and proactive steps you can take in the classroom to help students meet their full potential. Presenters: Rosalina Rizzo, LCSW-R, Director of Counseling Services Candice Cadena, Director of Student Conduct and Residence Life Spencer Cottman, Coordinator of Accessibility Services Day 1 Breakout Session 2 Title: “From Faculty Advisement to Faculty Mentoring: Navigating Conversations with Students” Abstract: Faculty: The Frontline of Student Retention. Being a faculty member involves many extra duties outside the classroom. Planning, grading, meetings, and research are all vital parts of what is expected from an instructor… but advising? We already have advisers! This session is about how and why faculty are often asked to mentor/advise students. (Most of you have been doing this all along!). We will talk about why it is important, how to do this without being overwhelmed, and how being a faculty mentor can turn into the most rewarding part of your job. Presenter: Cheryl Burke, Interim Director of Academic Advisement Day 1 Breakout Session 3 Title: “Panel Discussion on Remote Learners” Abstract: In 2020, we were met by storm with the COVID-19 pandemic. However, that didn’t stop Medaille from pivoting and providing support to students and their families through the remote learning initiative. This presentation will discuss the differences between remote and online learning, the new process of remote learning, and its connection to retention efforts. 8 Moderators: Dr. Jeffrey Faunce, Associate Professor, Program Director, B.S.Ed. Early Childhood/Childhood & Adolescent/Students with Disabilities, Department of Education Dr. Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah, Executive Director of Academic Success and Persistence Panelists: Dr. Daniel Kotzin, Professor of History, Program Director, International Studies, Department of Inter•disciplinary Studies Dr. Caitlin Riegel, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Program Director, MSEd Elementary Education, Program Director, MSEd Adolescent Education, Department of Education Olivia Anderson, Remote Learner, BS International Studies Sabrina Banoo, Remote Learner, BS Criminal Justice Dallas Bosley, Remote Learner, BS Communications