Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Thursday, April 7 (Pre-Con)

1:30 PM

Pre-Conference Workshop: Post-Pandemic Access: Building Inclusivity
Curated by the UPCEA Diversity & Inclusion Committee
April 7, 2022, 1:30-4:00 PM ET | VIRTUAL

Open to all UPCEA members. Registration for this event is free and not dependent on conference registration.

Curated by the UPCEA Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Committee this special pre-conference workshop in advance of the 2022 Annual Conference, provides an opportunity for practitioners in professional, continuing, and online education (PCO) to connect with peers, to be briefed on DEI efforts large and small, and to discuss together ways we can be best positioned for the future. This workshop will be undergirded by two dynamic presentations, each followed with facilitated, small group discussions and ample time for audience questions.

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Tuesday, April 12

3:00 PM

Using Real-Time Data of International Student Search Behavior, to Inform Your Recruitment Strategies for 2022 and Beyond; Based on the Lingering Effects of COVID-19
International | Applied | Fiesta 9-10
Through our session, we will explore how data is analysed and visualized, ensuring international student recruitment decision-making is accurately informed within your university. We will have a closer look at what our student behaviour data is telling us about lingering COVID-19 and enrolments for the coming cycles in 2022 and beyond.

Kelly Pierce, Georgia Tech
Margaret Cook, Studyportals

Moderator: Andrea Gross, University of Denver

4:15 PM	Innovating Work-Based Learning Programs: Meeting Diverse Learner Needs and Measuring Success Alternative Credentials \| Applied \| Coronado CD Around 70% of adult learners say skills and knowledge directly relevant to the workplace are essential when choosing a school. COE units can differentiate themselves by introducing innovative virtual work-based learning projects that are accessible for learners and easier to manage at scale. In this session, presenters will share the challenges they overcame in expanding access, how they are tracking ROI, and the impact these projects have had on learner satisfaction. Midia Shikh Hassan, Riipen April Abernethy, University of Colorado, Boulder Lorraine Carter, McMaster University Moderator: Tara Dryer, University of Arkansas

5:30 PM	Happy Hour in Exhibit Hall [Veracruz C] Sponsored by UPCEA Diversity & Inclusive Excellence Committee

Wednesday, April 13

8:15 AM	STEM Ready Pathway Program: Create a Program Seamlessly Providing High School Students a Pathway to Achieve a University Degree Program Planning and Implementation \| Applied \| Yucatan This presentation will showcase the collaboration between K-12 and higher education institutions to create a pathway program that seamlessly allows high school juniors a pathway to achieve an undergraduate degree in a STEM major easily accessible within their region. In this session, learn collaborative methods to convene and create new programs from the back-end (data sharing, program architecture, MOU establishment, logic model creation) to the front-line (staffing, marketing, program designing, application tools and selection processes). Sarah Gardenghi, University of Maryland Baltimore County Sara Wells, The Universities at Shady Grove Moderator: Michael Friedman, StraighterLine

9:30 AM	Concurrent Sessions
	Creating Inclusive Online Learning Environments for Students with Disabilities Marketing, Enrollment, & Student Success \| Applied \| Monterrey How do we move beyond access to create inclusive online programs for students with disabilities? Join us for a discussion on how to improve recruitment and retention of students with disabilities through student service programs and creating more inclusive online learning environments. Tay McEdwards, Oregon State University Ecampus Earlee Kerekes-Mishra, Oregon State University Moderator: Michelle Hertzke, Iowa State University Developing Liberal Arts Lifelong Learning Programs in the Middle East International \| Applied \| Fiesta 9-10 This presentation explores the opportunities and challenges involved in establishing links between overseas continuing education offerings and the liberal arts mission of American-style universities, drawing on the case of the American University in Cairo with other relevant cases included. James Ketterer, American University in Cairo Moderator: Sandra Janusch, University of Washington
12:15 PM	Boxed Lunch Pickup for taking to Network Meetings [Veracruz C]
12:30 PM	Network Lunch Meetings: Spotlight Sessions and Awards
	Marketing, Enrollment, & Student Success Network Award Presentation - UPCEA Award for Excellence in Advancing Student Success (Sponsored by InsideTrack) Spotlight Session - Culturally Inclusive Enrollment Management: Strategies for Designing Day-to-Day Staff Development Marketing, Enrollment, & Student Success \| Applied \| Durango The focus of this session is to help enrollment managers recognize simple, approachable ways to build in professional development around culture and inclusion in day-to-day work. This hands-on workshop will have you participating in activities, getting to know your neighbors, and learning how to connect with others in safe, fun, and engaging ways, all while teaching you strategies for building an inclusive workplace for your staff (and ultimately everyone who interacts with them!). Sarah Wanger, Indiana University Moderator: Marleigh Perez, Oregon State University
2:00 PM	Embracing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Access in the First Year Seminar for Non-traditional Online Learners Program Planning and Implementation \| Applied \| Yucatan What does a first semester experience look like for adult online learners? Syracuse University’s College of Professional Studies created its own 2-credit “Orange Immersion” course for our online students that complements a 1-credit first year experience seminar on equity, diversity, inclusion & access. This interactive session will explore our process in thought, design, and delivery of this new online experience and share best practices for institutions considering a first-year seminar for non-traditional online students. Tyler Bell, Syracuse University Ken Cooper, Syracuse University Moderator: Tanya Vincent, Western Kentucky University
	Virtual Study Abroad Course Development International \| Applied \| Fiesta 3-4 Learn how virtual study abroad courses have been successfully launched and hear feedback from students and faculty on the impact of the experience. Intercultural competence can be developed, and international exchange can be accomplished despite restrictions on travel. Explore examples of how one institution made it work and conducted short-term study abroad courses across a range of countries during the pandemic. Breeda McGrath, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Moderator: Jorge Zumaeta, Florida International University
3:30 PM	Diversity Equity and Inclusion Resource Library Business & Operations \| Foundational \| Coronado EFG UPCEA DEI committee created a resource library for the member institutions to incorporate well-developed and impactful resources to help them strengthen their knowledge or incorporate DEI practices. This presentation will showcase some of the tools and discuss the framework of the compilations. We will review tools, models, and resources and delve deeper into how some of these tools can be applied. Saira Cooper, Rice University Nichole Henry, Syracuse University Moderator: Shino John, Rutgers University
	Using Language Immersion to Accelerate Career Development for International Students International \| Applied \| Fiesta 9-10 Career, language, and technology experts share insights from their collaboration on the design and delivery of an innovative online course that introduces international graduate students to career development frameworks. The intensive course tightly integrates career development with ESL language instruction to support students in discovering and articulating their career narrative. After a first pilot, the course is set to become a curriculum model for international continuing, professional, and online career education at SPS. Domi Enders, Columbia University Diane Spizzirro, Columbia University Shelley Saltzman, Columbia University Brittany Ober, Columbia University Moderator: Danay Barata, Florida International University

Thursday, April 14

8:15 AM

Informational Meeting: LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education [Fiesta 9-10]
The LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education invites you to learn more about this growing national network. We are committed to building community among LGBTQ identified higher education professionals to advance equity, provide professional development, and support each other.

9:30 AM

Designing for DE&I: Strategies for Equitable Adult, Continuing and Online Education Programming
Program Planning and Implementation | Strategic | Yucatan
This session will feature leadership from prominent national programs well-known for their focus on adult and continuing education—along with recognized higher education experts—for a lively discussion on how adult, continuing and online education providers can address this new equity imperative.

Richard Senese, Capella University
Thomas Stewart, National University System
Kelly Otter, Georgetown University
Michael Collins, Jobs for the Future

Moderator: Dave Cillay, Washington State University

Poster Sessions

Located in Veracruz C and available for review throughout the conference.

Inclusion and Human Dignity: Creating Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environments
Program Planning and Implementation | Applied
Join Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's leadership to learn about the journey in fulfilling the instuitonal mission of tied to social justice as they offering a new faculty development series embracing inclusion and human dignity. Through the design and delivery of inclusive academic programming, learn how one private catholic university embarked on a journey of deep self-reflection and leveraging peer-to-peer contributions to further an inclusive teaching and learning environments.

Andrea Carroll-Glover, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Carrie Wandler, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Leon Dixon, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Landlords Don’t Work on University Timelines: Building Faster, More Equitable Emergency Relief Systems
Marketing, Enrollment, & Student Success | Foundational
If students can’t pay their rent or provide dinner for their family, the first expense they sacrifice is often tuition. As more than half of college students struggle to meet their basic needs, emergency aid should serve as the fulcrum of wraparound student support. In this session, David Helene, founder of Edquity, and Jason Levin, Executive Director of WGU Labs, will discuss how to enhance and accelerate the distribution of emergency relief on your campus.

David Helene, Edquity
Jason Levin, WGU Labs
John Clark, WGU Labs

Predoctoral Education and Training in Clinical Psychopharmacology
Program Planning and Implementation | Strategic
The Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP) program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s Online Campus will be presented. Two routes for predoctoral training in clinical psychopharmacology are proposed: (a) the creation of concentrations in clinical psychopharmacology in doctoral programs (providing up to half of MSCP coursework online or hybrid); and (b) the creation of a joint PsyD/MSCP degree program using an in-presence/online format meeting APA accreditation and MSCP designation standards.

Gerardo Rodriguez-Menendez, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Breeda McGrath, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Dina Glaser, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Some College, No Degree, What’s Next?
Marketing, Enrollment, & Student Success | Strategic
More than 36 million US adults have some college credit but have not obtained a degree. We will address this challenge head on with a panel of three higher education leaders who are taking active measures to meet the needs of this student population. During this interactive session you will learn practical strategies and approaches to develop your institution’s ability to serve students who have earned some college credit but not a diploma.

Lee Maxey, MindMax
Laurel Hogue, University of Central Missouri
Breanne Simkin, Excelsior College

Understanding Your Future Online, Professional, and Adult Student
Marketing, Enrollment, & Student Success | Strategic
Join this session to hear insights from EAB’s new survey of 2,000 prospective students—and what the survey findings mean for your marketing and enrollment blueprint. Attendees will come away from this session with: Actionable next steps for recruiting and supporting students from underserved groups, including students of color and international students; Strategies for uncovering and marketing to your students’ unique intentions and needs; Tactics to capitalize on growing student interest in online learning

Will Lamb, EAB
Chris Lynett, Lasell University

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