Agenda: 2012 Academically Proficient High School Junior and Senior Diversity Conference
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Friday, June 15, 2012 |
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| Activity
| Time
| Location |
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION/RESIDENT HALL CHECK IN
Students and parents receive conference materials. |
12-4:45 pm CST |
Lobby-Minton Hall |
| Box Lunch |
12:30-1:30 pm |
Picnic Area - Red Zone |
| Campus Tour |
2:00-3:15 pm |
Meet at Minton Hall |
| Parent Sessions: WKU Information (Required) |
2:00-3:15 |
Dr. Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium (GRH 1074) |
WELCOME/CONFERENCE OVERVIEW (Required Attendance)
Welcome:
Mr. Howard Bailey, Vice President, Student Affairs
Dr. Monica Burke, Assistant to the Chief Diversity Officer
Ms. Michelle Clark-Heard, WKU Head Women's Basketball Coach
SPEAKERS:
Mr. Robert Unseld
Dr. Clay Motley
Mrs. Martha Sales
Ms. Kennina Porter
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mrs. Finley Woodard, Associate Director of Admissions |
3:30-5:15 |
Dr. Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium (GRH 1074) |
BASEBALL GAME NIGHT/MEET & GREET DINNER (Required Attendance)
Students will meet with other scholars from across the state, watch a game and have dinner |
6:30-10:00 pm |
Bowling Green Ballpark -Home Run Grill |
| RETURN TO RESIDENCE HALLS –lights out! |
10:30 -12:00 pm |
Minton Hall |
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Saturday, June 16, 2012 |
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| Activity
| Time
| Location |
| WAKE UP |
5:30 -7:00 am |
Minton Hall |
Residence Hall Check-Out
Students will return keys at front desk; luggage storage in Minton Hall. |
6:00 -7:30 am |
Minton Hall |
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Students and parents arriving on day two should pick up conference materials in the foyer of Dr. Gary Ransdell Hall. |
7:00- 8:30 am |
Dr. Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium |
Breakfast
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6:45 – 8:15 am |
Food Court-DUC |
OPENING SESSION/WELCOME CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Mr. Michael Dailey, greetings from KDE
Dr. Monica Burke, greetings from WKU
Dr. Rana Johnson, greetings from CPE |
8:30-8:40 am |
Dr. Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium, Room 1074 |
OPENING/KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Speaker: Dr. Erica Sutton |
8:45-9:30 am |
Dr. Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium, Rm 1074 |
PARENT SESSION
Speaker: Mr. Michael Coleman
Parents will meet with the keynote speaker for a discussion/Q & A session regarding successfully transitioning students to a postsecondary institution. |
9:40 -11:50 am |
Dr. Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium-Room 1074 |
CONCURRENT STUDENT SESSIONS
*Developing Coping Skills/Effective Communication
*Financial Aid & Scholarships
*Selecting a College & Career |
9:40 -11:50am |
Dr. Gary Ransdell Hall
Breakout sessions located on 2ND floor: Rooms 2002, 2069, 2064 |
COLLEGE FAIR
Kentucky Colleges and Universities will be available to meet with students and answer questions. |
11:30 am –2:00 pm |
Auxiliary Gymnasium, Preston Center |
| LUNCH/CLOSING REMARKS |
1:00-2:00 pm |
Food Court-DUC |
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