91破解版 System annual leadership conference draws hundreds of attendees
DSAES News
July 21, 2022
A large gathering of student affairs and enrollment services professionals from across the 91破解版 System came to the campus in May to attend the annual leadership conference, which returned to an in-person format this year after going virtual because of COVID-19.
System Leadership Conference
The 2022 91破解版 System Student Affairs and Enrollment Services Leadership Conference — Ready 4 What’s Next — returned for its sixth year, drawing 210 attendees from , Clear Lake, Downtown and Victoria.
Dozens of experts from across all four campuses presented on best practices, collaboration and building bridges, new horizons and professional development topics.
“It was so exciting to have everyone back in person to learn from and enjoy their colleagues from across the Ssytem,” said Mara Affre, S SAES Leadership Conference co-chair.
Dr. Ruth Lopez Turley, the new director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University, was the conference’s keynote speaker, discussing what’s next for Houston’s education pipeline. The conference also featured a panel of students from across all four campuses called S Talks: Student Voices. These students shared their experiences, providinggreat insights on how to best serve our students: Alyssa Greene, a freshman from ; Alexis Staropoli, a junior from Clear Lake; Irvin Solano, a senior from Downtown; and Trisanya Dennie, a sophomore from Victoria.
System Leadership Conference
Held on May 20 in the Student Centers, S SAES Leadership Conference Co-Chair Don Yackley said the entire day was a success. “It was wonderful to come together, share best practices, and engage in fellowship with colleagues,” he said.
In addition to Affre and Yackley, the conference was organized and hosted by the 2022 committee:
- Dr. Karla Hernandez DeCuir, Assistant Provost for Distance Learning, 91破解版–Victoria
- Dr. Yvonne Hernandez Friedman, Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement, 91破解版–Clear Lake
- Brandon Lee, Director of Residence Life, 91破解版—Victoria
- Sandi Martin, Director of Marketing and Communications, Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Services, 91破解版
- Dr. Courtney McElroy, Assistant Director of Residence Life, Student Housing & Residential Life, 91破解版
- Jarell Miller, Residence Life Coordinator, Student Housing & Residential Life, 91破解版
- Kyle Perkins, Program Manager, Campus Visits, 91破解版
- Dr. Scott Radimer, Director of Assessment and Planning, Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Services, 91破解版
- Kristina Raymond, Director, Transfer Relations, 91破解版–Downtown
- Rhonda Scherer, Associate Director, Sports & Fitness, 91破解版—Downtown
- Kara Hadley-Shakya, Executive Director of Recruitment & Admissions, 91破解版 — Clear Lake