Thank you for attending “Amplifying Student Voices : A Dialogue Between Students and Higher Education Leaders” webinar on July 14, 2020.
As college students prepare to return to campus (virtually or in-person) in a month, it is imperative to hear and address student concerns amidst the many changes stemming from COVID-19 precautions and racial unrest. Join Complete College America’s student interns and a panel of higher education leaders across the country to discuss apprehensions and opportunities for the fall and beyond.
Moderator: Melanie Harris | Strategy Director – Complete College America
Student Panelists:
- Kameron Smith | CCA Communications Intern from American University
- Mahlet Sugebo | CCA Communications Intern from Quinnipiac University
Higher Education Leaders Panelists:
- Heather Housley | Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement at Georgia State University
- Dr. Brian Mitra | Dean of Student Affairs at Kingsborough Community College (CUNY)
- Melanie Carter, PhD | Associate Provost of Undergraduate Studies and Associate Professor in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Howard University
Preparing the College to Serve Today’s Students
In this second installment, Waukesha County Technical College discusses how executive leaders facilitated a data-informed systems-approach to successfully prepare their institution to evolve from a stagnant, outdated college to one that is responsive to and ready for the students it serves.
Getting Ready to Serve Today’s Students
Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) launched its college-wide revolution designed to help more student earn a credential in a timely manner. After analyzing the student body and examining disaggregated success metrics, it became evident that the structure and systems that existed at the College were not serving the students of today and a major transformation was imminent.
