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10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Adult Workshops

What You Need To Know About Evaluating Your Program

Location:

401

Overview:

Three leading, nationally recognized program administrators provide different insights on the required components of successful program evaluation, from the perspective of a program administrator, an assessment expert, and a foundation official. Learn the nuts and bolts: from what types of data should be collected, to what makes a winning evaluation plan!

Moderator:

Dr. Angela Birkes, Senior Research Associate, P-16 Data Management, University System of Georgia.

Presenters:
  • Ms. Michele Williams Interim Executive Director, The Southeastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering (SECME, Inc.), Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Ms. Linda Kelley Evaluation & Technology Manager, Communities in Schools of Georgia
  • Ms. Tina Gridiron-Smith Senior Program Officer, Lumina Foundation for Education
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Adult Workshops

Strategies for Developing and Sustaining an African-American Male Program on a College Campus

Location:

Room: 402

Overview:

Sustaining an African-American male educational program on a college campus requires dedicated personnel, consistent funding, willing students, passion and commitment. Hear from these two USG AAMI program directors how they have established, expanded and reshaped their respective programs - one of which has garnered national attention and earned the USG’s AAMI Best Practices Leadership Award.

Moderator:

Mr. Robert Kelly, Junior, University of West Georgia

Presenters:
  • Dr. Said Sewell Associate Professor of Political Science and Director, Center for African-American Male Research, Success, and Leadership, University of Wes
  • Ms. Coletta Hassell-Carter Assistant Vice President for Educational Affairs and Director, Leadership Academy, Georgia Perimeter College.
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Student Workshops

Cultivating a Passion for Success: From Dreams to Reality

Location:

Room: 300

Overview:

Led by one of the nation’s most passionate motivational speakers, this exciting session will examine the challenges that African-American males confront in their daily lives. Attendees also will learn proven strategies for personal development and success, and how to join the Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB) - a national organization with more than 160 collegiate and high-school chapters across 30 states.

Moderator:

Mr. Jelani Liddell, College Coach, Performance Learning Centers, Communities in Schools of Georgia, Inc.

Presenters:
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Adult Workshops

Staying Power: Sustaining Successful Programs

Location:

Room: 401

Overview:

Securing grants and building effective partnerships are tried-and-true ways to sustain successful programs. Both strategies require strong relationships and strong outcomes. These attributes are two key components of the local and national programs represented on this panel - one a USG AAMI Best Practices program - both of which are supported by the Lumina Foundation for Education.

Moderator:

Ms. Arlethia Perry-Johnson, Project Director, USG’s African-American Male Initiative

Presenters:
  • Tina Gridiron Smith Senior Program Officer, Lumina Foundation for Education
  • Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe President and Founder, Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB)
  • Dr. Dorothy Lord President, Coastal Georgia Community College and Founder, Minority Outreach Program
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Adult Workshops

You Never Listen to Me: Inter-generational Communication

Location:

Room: 213/217

Overview:

Communication gaps often are blamed for the “disconnect” between youths and adults. Young people think adults “don’t listen,” and the adults ask “what’s wrong with this generation?“A leading African-American psychologist facilitates a dialogue with two young men, to help us learn how to hear each other better.

Moderator:

Dr. Earl Holliday. Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Kennesaw State University

Presenters:
  • Dr. Thomas Parham Assistant Vice Chancellor, Counseling and Health Services, University of California-Irvine
  • Mr. Jarel Billups Sprayberry High School, BUY Cobb, Inc.
  • Mr. Mark Pilgrim Sophomore, Kennesaw State University and President, Distinguished Black Gentlemen
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Student Workshops

Why Do I Need To Know This?

Location:

Room: 242

Overview:

What’s the connection between the academic decisions you make today and how these decisions relate to your future opportunities, such as college admission? Grades, courses and your academic track are very important. You don’t have to listen to the adults! Hear it from young men just like you who know the deal.

Moderator:

Dr. Michael Ross, Associate Professor, Middle Grades Education, Kennesaw State University

Presenters:
  • Mr. Armell Hopkins Cedar Shoals High School, Gentlemen on the Move
  • Mr. Joey Laster Senior, Sprayberry High School, BUY Cobb, Inc.
  • Mr. Jeffery Johnson Senior, University of West Georgia
  • Mr. Johnathan Adkins Freshman, University of West Georgia
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Adult Workshops

Changing Standards, Raising Expectations

Location:

Room: 401

Overview:

Who says African-American male high-school students can’t succeed in tough academic courses and advanced placement courses? They definitely can and do, when they are committed to solid preparation for college success and have the right support systems. This workshop - showcasing an AAMI Best Practices Leadership Award recipient - will demonstrate that you can meet the standards when expectations are raised.

Moderator:

Ms. Betsy Green, Assistant Project Director, USG’s African-American Male Initiative

Presenters:
  • Dr. Deryl Bailey Associate Professor, Counseling & Human Development Services, and Director, Gentlemen on the Move, The University of Georgia
  • Mr. Derricotte Jaquan Freshman, Cedar Shoals High School
  • Mr. Jarvis Bradford Junior, Cedar Shoals High School
  • Mr. Julian Reyes Senior, Cedar Shoals High School
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Adult Workshops

Model Campus Infrastructures for Student Success

Location:

Room: 402

Overview:

Three seasoned administrators of college-based retention programs share their strategies for building model infrastructures for student success: leveraging institutional support, recruiting and building a strong leadership team, student organizational involvement and creating a campus climate that promotes, recognizes and accepts differences. Learn how to build a program that delivers on your campus.

Moderator:

Dr. Eric Blacknall III, Assistant Director, African-American Student Services and Programs, Georgia State University

Presenters:
  • Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe President and Founder, Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB)
  • Dr. Doris Derby Director, African-American Student Services and Programs, Georgia State University
  • Mr. Gordon Moore Director, Minority Educational Development, Georgia Institute of Technology
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Student Workshops

Mentoring: What You See Is What You Will Be!

Location:

Room: 300

Overview:

For some young men, mentoring is the motivating factor that helps them see new possibilities for their lives, providing images of success to which they might not otherwise be exposed. In this workshop, two young men who are being mentored - and the adults who mentor them - will share the advantages and benefits of a positive mentor-mentee relationship. Come learn if this might be the ticket to your success!

Moderator:

Mr. Tony Owens, Student Transition Coordinator, Performance Learning Centers, Communities in Schools of Georgia, Inc.

Presenters:
  • Mr. Ken Harris 100 Black Men of North Metro (Georgia) and Owner, Ken Harris and Associates Realty
  • Mr. Damon Edwards Junior, South Cobb High School
  • Dr. Said Sewell Associate Professor of Political Science and Director, Center for African-American Male Research, Success, and Leadership, University of Wes
  • Mr. Carlos Riley Freshman, University of West Georgia
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Student Workshops

Title: I hate Math… I hate Science: Using Math and Science to Enhance Your Success

Location:

Room: 213/217

Overview:

This session will provide the ‘the tricks of the trade’ on how to help students understand that math and science are extremely powerful tools in promoting academic success, and there is no need to fear (or hate!) these important core subjects. Techniques and tools for the mastery of math and science principles will be provided by leading educators and practitioners.

Moderator:

Dr. Army Lester, Professor of Biology, Kennesaw State University

Presenters:
  • Dr. Alvin Harmon Assistant Professor of Biology, Atlanta Metropolitan College
  • Dr. Lonnie Johnson Founder, Johnson Research and Development Co., Inc
  • Dr. Zephyrinus Okonkwo Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, Albany State University

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