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Event |
Relevance |
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Tuesday, October 26 |
| 12:00-5:00 PM |
Pre-Conference Check-in & Registration |
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| 12:00-4:00 PM |
Pre-Conference Session with Lunch |
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| 2:00-5:00 PM |
Reaching New Heights: Retention Best Practices for Scholarship Programs - Deborah Denhart, The Philanthropic Initiative; Ron McFall, Indiana University; Larry Griffith, VP Gates Millennium Scholars/UNCF with Kweli Washington and Ken Blacklow, The Cue Group, LLC
Facilitated by: Kimberly Stezala, President, Stezala Consulting |
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| 6:00-9:00 PM |
NSPA Board of Directors Meeting (NSPA Board) |
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Wednesday, October 27 |
| 8:00 AM-7:00 PM |
Exhibitors |
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| 8:00-10:00 AM |
Registration |
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| 8:00-9:30 AM |
Scholarship Fair for Local High School Counselors & Youth Serving Professionals - Sponsored by USA Funds |
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| 9:45-11:00 AM |
Complimentary Presentation & Continental Breakfast for Local High School Counselors - Sponsored by USA Funds |
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Scholarships 101 with the Scholarship LadySM – Kimberly Stezala, Advocate, Consultant and Author of Scholarships 101: The Real-World Guide to Cash for College |
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| 10:00-10:40 AM |
Welcome Addresses |
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Timothy G. Snow, President, NSPA;
Linda Childears, President & CEO, Daniels Fund;
Timothy W. Schultz, President & Executive Director, Boettcher Foundation |
|
| 10:45-11:45 AM |
Keynote Address - Sponsored by Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation |
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What is Strategic Giving? Implications for Scholarship Providers
Peter Frumkin, Professor of Public Affairs and Director of RGK Center for Philanthropy & Community Service, University of Texas at Austin |
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| 12:00-1:00 PM |
Lunch - Sponsored by the Daniels Fund |
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(Peter Frumkin book signing) |
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| 1:15-2:30 PM |
Breakout Sessions |
Relevance information coming soon. |
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New Heights in Scholarship Application Access & Evaluation - Anthony Papini and Scott Harper, Pride Foundation |
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Scholarship Expansion: Increasing Scholarship Opportunity for Your Students - Rebekah Salcedo & Kenneth Downs, University of Arizona |
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Technology Based Team Building Activities for Millennials - Larry Sparkman, Luckyday Foundation Citizenship Scholars Program, University of Southern Mississippi |
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Investing in Scholar Success: Creating Campus Partnerships as a Retention & Graduation Strategy - Libby Klingsmith, Daniels Fund |
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Building a Scholarship Legacy for Hoosier Students: The Herbert Presidential Scholar & Cox Scholar Programs - Sarah Booher, Abby Englert & Ron McFall, Indiana University |
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Legal issues for Scholarship Providers (DRAFT TITLE) - Karen E. Leaffer, Attorney |
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| 2:45-4:00 PM |
Breakout Sessions |
Relevance information coming soon. |
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Using Non-Cognitive Abilities to Promote the Success of First-Generation College Students - Paul Gore, University of Utah and Diane Schorr, The Suder Foundation |
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Collaboration & Communication: From Donor Intent to Student Payments - Nancy Gray, University of Northern Colorado |
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Understanding Institutional Methodology & Federal Methodology - Mark Kantrowitz, Publisher, FinAid.org and Fastweb |
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Use of Data and Application Evaluation: Building a Scholarship Evaluation Rubric - Patty Winder, Washington State University |
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Getting Your Scholars Off to the Right Start: A Unique Residential Program - Tracey Lovett, Daniels Fund |
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Don't Fear the FAFSA - Elizabeth "Buffy" Tanner, College OPTIONS |
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| 4:15-5:00 PM |
General Session |
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Expanding Access and Opportunity: The Impact of the Gates Millennium Scholars Program - Larry Griffith, Vice President, Gates Millennium Scholars Program and Alisa Cunningham, Vice President of Research and Programs, Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) |
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| 5:15-6:45 PM |
Welcome Reception with Entertainment by On the Spot Improv Group |
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Thursday, October 28 |
| 8:00-6:30 PM |
Exhibitors |
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| 8:00-8:45 AM |
Breakfast |
|
| 9:00-9:45 AM |
General Session |
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All Things Considered: Cultivating Healthy Resistance Strategies to Promote Academic Excellence - Karl Reid, Senior Vice President, Academic Programs and Strategic Initiatives, UNCF |
|
| 10:00-11:15 AM |
Breakout Sessions |
Relevance information coming soon. |
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Data, Grades & Dollars - Karen Foley & Alex Gagnon, Chicago Scholars Foundation |
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How to Successfully Track & Engage your Scholarship Recipients Alumni - Carolyn Norton & Ericia Ward, Coca-Cola Scholars FoundationScholar Selection: It Takes a Community
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Scholar Selection: It Takes a Community - Kristen Todd, Daniels Fund |
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Challenges & Risks Facing the First Generation College Student: Strategies of a Unique Early Intervention Scholarship Program - Dr. Kathy Simon Abels, Megan Barnes, Joanna Mueller & Cynthia Neyra, Simon Family Foundation |
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Promoting Student Access Through Partnerships - Larry Griffith, Gates Millennium Scholarship Program |
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Realizing the Dreams of Undocumented Students - Katherine Gin, Co-founder & Executive Director, Educators for Fair Consideration and Antonio, Stanford University |
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| 11:30 AM-12:30 PM |
General Session with Lunch |
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Working Together to Maximize Student Awards: A Dialogue on Award Displacement - Moderator: Mario De Anda, Big Picture Learning. Ed Moore, Loyola University of Chicago; Lauren Hirsh, University of Northern Carolina-Chapel Hill; Pam Perrin, George Snow Scholarship Fund; Roberta Goldman, Central Scholarship Bureau, and Current Student, TBD |
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| 12:45-1:00 PM |
SPOY Awards sponsored by Fastweb |
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| 1:00-1:15 PM |
NSPA Annual Membership Meeting |
|
| 1:30-3:45 PM |
Workshops |
Relevance information coming soon. |
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Create work relationships that WORK! Learn to be an Influencer in the Workplace - Christie Ward, The Impact Institute |
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Implementing the Scholar Snapp Solution to Benefit your Scholarship Applicants - Adam Miller, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation |
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Federal Policy Update (DRAFT TITLE) - Mark Kantrowitz, Publisher, FinAid.org and Fastweb |
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Understanding Federal Taxes & Financial Aid - Jim Briggs, The Tax Detective and Reducing College Costs |
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SWOT Analysis Workshop: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats in Your Scholarship Program - Maggie Pugh, Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Kelley Lear, Red Moon Business Solutions |
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Scholarship Program Essentials 101: Creating Effective and Enhanced Programs - Kimberly Stezala, President, Stezala Consulting |
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| 4:00-5:15 PM |
Gallery of Good Practices |
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Shedding Light on Colleges’ Policies and Outcomes for Affordability - Matthew Reed, The Institute for College Access & Success |
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TheWashBoard.org: Smarter Scholarship Matches - Mary Beth Lambert, Washington Scholarship Coalition |
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SERVICESHIP: An Innovative Approach to Recognition and Reward - Cynthia Uguru , Mishri Someshwar and Verelyn Gibbs, National Soceity of Collegiate Scholars |
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Financial Literacy (DRAFT TITLE) - Michael Morrow, Portland Community College |
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Revolutionizing College Access and Scholarship Information: The Virginia Education Wizard - Dr. Jennifer Sager Gentry & Craig Herndon, Virginia Community College System |
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Uses of Social Media in Scholarship Programs - Dave Blake, Zinch.com |
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More information coming soon! |
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More information coming soon! |
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American Indian College Fund: Supporting Tribal Colleges and American Indian Students in Higher Education - Debra Reed, American Indian College Fund |
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Working with Students Formerly in Foster Care - John Emerson, Casey Family Programs |
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Scholarship Provider Toolkit Information GatheringTable - Kimberly Stezala, President, Stezala Consulting |
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| 6:00 PM |
Coordinated Optional Evening Event |
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Music and Dancing at The Grizzly Rose, Denver |
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Friday, October 29 |
| 8:00-1:00 PM |
Exhibitors |
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| 8:00-8:45 AM |
Breakfast |
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| 9:00-10:00 AM |
General Session |
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Leading the Leaders. Defining Your VISION for Student Success- Dan Oltersdorf, Vice President, Residence Life, Campus Advantage |
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| 10:15-11:30 AM |
Breakout Sessions |
Relevance information coming soon. |
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Working with Underserved Populations (DRAFT TITLE) - Steve Green, Kauffman Scholars; Cathy Makunga, Hispanic Scholarship Fund; Lyn Tysdale, American Indian Education Foundation |
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More Than Money: Comprehensive Support Services to Insure Student Retention & Graduation - Monica Gray & Kya Dixon, DC College Success Foundation |
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Fundraising for Scholarships (DRAFT TITLE) - Alicia Knight, Texas Tech University |
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Using the Student Readiness Inventory to Leverage Scholars’ Psychosocial Strengths & Help Them Develop their Weaknesses - Alex Casillas, ACT; Julie Reames, Horatio Alger Association |
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Financial Education: Incorporating the "Heart" for Successful College Access & Completion - Dr. Janet Gullickson, CollegeInvest |
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Using Technology to Increase Efficiency in Scholarship Processing - Beth Barnette & Anne Hardy, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis |
|
| 11:45-1:00 PM |
Breakout Sessions with Lunch |
Relevance information coming soon. |
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Facilitated Session for College or University Scholarship Providers - Jennifer Sager Gentry, Virginia Foundation for Community College Education; Roger Lehecka, Columbia University |
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Facilitated Session for Colorado Scholarship Providers - Louise Myrland, Denver Scholarship Foundation; Debra Reed, American Indian College Fund |
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Facilitated Session for Community Foundations - Dawn Lapierre, Community Foundation of Western Mass.; Arzo Mansury, The San Diego Foundation |
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Facilitated Session for Foundations & Nonprofit Scholarship Providers - Kevin Byrne, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation; Mark Davis, Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation |
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Scholarship Data Management on a Shoestring: Learn How to Build Your Own Microsoft Access Database That Can Track Your Students From Applicant to Alumni - Dave Tanner, the McConnell Foundation |
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Strategies, Outcomes, and Successes of Auburn University’s Provost Leadership Undergraduate Scholarship (PLUS) Retention Program - Dr. Overtoun Jenda, Auburn University |
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