Student Success Summit

Student Success Summit

Student Success Summit: Becoming & Belonging

Join students, faculty, and staff at the 3rd annual Student Success Summit on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 in the Chamberlain Student Center from 9am-3pm. This year's theme, "Becoming & Belonging: What's Your Story?" is an opportunity to highlight the many unique, complex and diverse stories that make us who we are and ultimately lead us on our own path of success. 

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A University College event sponsored by: Academic Support Programs, Office of the President & Provost, Chamberlain Student Center & Campus Activities, and Office of Winter & Summer Sessions

Agenda

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Check-in & Refreshments

9:00 a.m. | Opening Poetry Performance - Poetic Justice Club

9:15 a.m. | Welcome

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Student Panel - Ballroom

10:35 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. | Success Workshops: Select from one of four breakout sessions

  • Room 221A From Detours to Destinations, Presented by Allison Gainer (She/Her), Career Counselor
  • Room 221B Fostering a Sense of Belonging through Storytelling, Presented by Student Success Coaches
  • Room 221C My Sports Communication and Media Journey to Rowan and Beyond, Student Success Stories Presented by Sam Prince (He/Him)
  • Room 144 Packages of Cheer & Gratitude, Presented by Military Services

11:30 a.m. | Poetry Performance - Poetic Justice Club

11:40 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. | Lunch & Keynote Speaker

  • Kevin George (He/Him), Director of Campus Recreation

12:45 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. | Success Workshops: Select from one of four breakout sessions

  • Room 221A From Detours to Destinations, Presented by Allison Gainer (She/Her), Career Counselor
  • Room 221B Fostering a Sense of Belonging through Storytelling, Presented by Student Success Coaches
  • Room 221C My Sports Communication and Media Journey to Rowan and Beyond, Student Success Stories Presented by Zion Cruz (He/Him)
  • Room 144 Packages of Cheer & Gratitude, Presented by Military Services

1:40 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Success Workshops: Select from one of four breakout sessions

  • Room 221A From Detours to Destinations, Presented by Allison Gainer (She/Her), Career Counselor
  • Room 221B Fostering a Sense of Belonging through Storytelling, Presented by Student Success Coaches
  • Room 221C My Sports Communication and Media Journey to Rowan and Beyond, Student Success Stories Presented by Allan Wylie (He/Him)
  • Room 144 Packages of Cheer & Gratitude, Presented by Military Services

2:35 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks

2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Giveaway: iPad!

Please send any questions to academicsupport@rowan.edu.

From Detours to Destinations- Room 221A

Presented by Allison Gainer (She/Her), Career Counselor

A narrative of resilience and growth can inspire others to embrace their own stories and develop leadership skills. Every career journey is filled with unexpected twists, turns, & discoveries. Allison will share her own non-linear career path to encourage students to explore how their unique experiences and personal stories can shape and drive their career paths.

Fostering a Sense of Belonging through Storytelling- Room 221B

Presented by Student Success Coaches

In an ever changing college environment, the need to feel connected and understood is more important than ever. Join success coaches in an interactive discussion to help their Rowan peers discover and share their unique stories as a pathway to building a strong sense of community and belonging.

My Sports Communication and Media Journey to Rowan and Beyond, Student Success Stories- Room 221C

Presented by:

  • Sam Prince (He/Him) 10:35 a.m.
  • Zion Cruz (He/Him) 12:45 p.m.
  • Allan Wylie (He/Him) 1:40 p.m.

Join three inspiring sessions featuring Rowan Sports Communication and Media students as they share their personal stories of overcoming obstacles, demonstrating resilience, and achieving success. Through their individual stories, participants will gain a firsthand look at the challenges, triumphs, and defining moments that shaped these students’ paths.

Packages of Cheer & Gratitude- Room 144

Presented by: Military Services

Bring some holiday cheer to those who serve! Volunteer to support service members by assisting with holiday care packages. Join us in this meaningful volunteer program dedicated to creating care packages for service members stationed away from home during the holiday season.