Schedule at a Glance

Breakout Session 1: 

• Leveraging Adult Learning Theories to Engage & Support Your First-Generation Student Peers – presented by Dr. Pamela O’Neal, Associate Director of Student Engagement – Wichita State University Office of Online & Adult Learning
• Resume Review Lab – presented by Wichita State University Shocker Career Accelerator Career Coaches
• SpeakFIRST – presented by Melayna Adams, Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student – Wichita State University
• The First-Generation Transfer Student Experience – presented by Chad Steinkamp, Director of Transfer & Adult Recruitment – Wichita State University Office of Undergraduate Admissions
• Thinking about a Graduate Degree & How to Best Prepare as a First-Generation Student – presented by Dr. Sara Mata, Executive Director/Assistant Teaching Professor – Wichita State University Office of Hispanic Serving Initiatives/Department of Intervention Services & Leadership in Education – College of Applied Studies
• Connecting with Your Faculty Members - presented by Shanin Peck, Associate Clinical Professor/Senior Clinical Coordinator - Wichita State University Department of Dental Hygiene - College of Health Professions
• Mental Maintenance - presented by Annette Santiago, Mental Health Counselor - Wichita State University Office of Counseling & Psychological Services
• How to Get Your Finances on Track - presented by Ainsley Gallagher, Neymara Freeman, & Elliott Copp (Peer Coaches) - Wichita State University Shocker Financial Wellness/Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

Breakout Session 2:

• Communication Between Students & Parents as a First-Generation College Student – presented by Andres Saenz, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, Students, & Young Alumni – Wichita State University Foundation & Alumni Engagement
• Fostering Belonging Through Civic Engagement – presented by Loren Belew, Coordinator of Civic Engagement – Wichita State University Office of Student Engagement & Belonging
• From First to Future: Navigating College & Career with AI – presented by John Jones, Executive Director – Wichita State University Media Resources Center
• How First-Generation Students Navigate Higher Education through an Embrace of their Multiple Identities (by Asese Aihiokhai, Daily, & Garrigues): A Facilitated Discussion with the WSU First-Generation Fellows – presented by Dr. Sara Mata, Nicole Hernandez, & Fiona Holly – Wichita State University F1RST Generation Coordinating Council First-Generation Fellows
• Leading with Purpose – presented by Dr. Bobby Berry, Assistant Dean for Students & Strategic Initiatives/Assistant Professor – Wichita State University College of Applied Studies – Department of Sport & Leadership Studies
• LinkedIn Review Lab – presented by Wichita State University Shocker Career Accelerator Career Coaches
• Talent F1RST – presented by Kennedy Rogers, Director of Strengths, Leadership, & Impact – Wichita State University Office of Student Engagement & Belonging
• The Struggle: Navigating First-Generation Guilt – presented by Eiran Saucedo-Rodarte, Assistant Director of First Year Programs – Wichita State University Office of Student Success

Breakout Session 3:

• Bridging Service & Scholarship: Supporting Military-Affiliated First-Generation Students – presented by Stacia Lyday, Executive Director - Wichita State University Veterans Upward Bound
• Exploring Undergraduate Research – presented by Dr. Ashley Cervantes, Program Director – Wichita State University McNair Scholars Program; and Estella Armenta, Academic Program Specialist – Wichita State University Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Hub
• Librarians & You: Tackle Your Research Assignments with Confidence – presented by Fiona Holly, Student Success Librarian & Assistant Professor – Wichita State University Libraries; and Meghann Kuhlmann, Instruction & Research Services Librarian & Associate Professor – Wichita State University Libraries
• More Than Just a Schedule-Builder: Unlocking Student Success Resources with Your Academic Advisor – presented by Jacquelyn Johnston, Director of Online Advising – Wichita State University Office of Online & Adult Learning; and Monica Bergkamp, Senior First-Year Advisor - Wichita State University OneStop Student Services
• Professional Brand Lab – presented by Wichita State University Shocker Career Accelerator Career Coaches
• The Power is in the Stories We Tell: Authentically Telling Your First-Generation Student Story – presented by Dr. Jacob Mendez, Assistant Dean for Student Success – Wichita State University College of Engineering
• Unmasking Mental Health (Part 1) – presented by Katie Davidson, Director of Student Outreach & Support – Wichita State University Student Affairs; Alicia Newell, Assistant Vice President – Wichita State University Student Affairs; and Courtney Lockhart, Lead Case Manager & Advocate - Wichita State University Student Affairs
• Amplifying First-Generation Voices: Building Classrooms & Communities that Care - presented by Skyler Ames-Patton, Assistant Director of Transition Programs & Initiatives - University of Arkansas Student Affairs, and Jordan Frederking, Associate Director of Parent & Family Programs - University of Arkansas Student Affairs

Breakout Session 4:

• A Holistic Approach to Supporting First-Generation Students with Disabilities – presented by Brooke Allen, Director – Wichita State University TRIO Disability Support Services
• Adapting Culturally Relevant Practices & Engaging Parents of First-Generation Students – presented by Enid Ortiz, Engagement Specialist – Wichita State University Office of Hispanic Serving Initiatives; Dr. Sara Mata, Executive Director/Assistant Teaching Professor – Wichita State University Office of Hispanic Serving Initiatives/Department of Intervention Services & Leadership in Education – College of Applied Studies; and Shauntell Stovall, Social Work Graduate Student Intern - Wichita State University Office of Hispanic Serving Initiatives
• Conflict Resolution & Communication Skills: Navigating Challenges with Professors, Peers, & Employers – presented by Chris Wiebe, Assistant Director of Educational Engagement – Wichita State University Office of Housing & Residence Life; and Katie Austin, Director - Wichita State University Office of Housing & Residence Life
• First-Gen Mental Wellness & Developing Self-Care Toolkits – presented by Alexia Whitley, Success Coach – WSU Tech TRIO Grant; Luz Aguirre, Success Coach – WSU Tech Basic Needs Center; and Ami Alvidrez, Academic Advisor – WSU Tech
• It Isn’t What You Know, But Who You Know: Developing a Professional Network – presented by Dr. Jerri Arnold-Cook, Program Director – Henderson State University McNair Scholars Program
• Unmaking Mental Health (Part 2) – presented by Katie Davidson, Director of Student Outreach & Support, Wichita State University Student Affairs; Alicia Newell, Assistant Vice President - Wichita State University Student Affairs, and Courtney Lockhart, Lead Case Manager & Advocate - Wichita State University Student Affairs
• From a Community College to Graduate School and Back Again - presented by Dr. Jenna Gannon, Research Analyst II for Institutional Research & Effectiveness/Co-Chair of the Institutional Review Board - Butler Community College
• Writing Your Story in Real Time - presented by Rhonda Hicks, Director - Wichita State University TRIO Upward Bound Prep, and Jaya Escobar-Bhattacharjee, Associate Director - Wichita State University TRIO Upward Bound Prep

Breakout Session 5:

• Being a First-Generation College Student in Business – presented by Dr. John Perry, Associate Dean of Accreditation & Support Services/Professor of Strategic Management - Wichita State University Barton School of Business; and Zachary Brown, Director of Strategic Enrollment Management & Student Services - Wichita State University Barton School of Business Student Success Center
• Being a First-Generation College Student in Fine Arts – presented by Cheyla Clawson, Director/Associate Professor of Dance - Wichita State University School of Performing Arts – College of Fine Arts; and Marco Hernandez, Foundations Coordinator/Assistant Educator of Print Media - Wichita State University School of Art, Design, & Creative Industries – College of Fine Arts
• Legacy in the Making: Funding Graduate School as a First-Generation Student – presented by Dr. Jerri Arnold-Cook, Program Director – Henderson State University McNair Scholars Program
• Move to Thrive: Physical Wellness as a Strategy for Your Success - presented by John Lee, Director - Wichita State University Campus Recreation
• Empowering First-Generation Student Leaders as Campus Student Basic Needs Advocates - presented by Dr. Brett Petersen-Bruner, Associate Vice Provost for Student Success & Persistence - Wichita State University Office of Academic Programs
• Being a First-Generation Student in the Education Profession - presented by Devin Hamm, Academic Advisor for the Teacher Apprentice Program - Wichita State University Office of Online & Adult Learning/College of Applied Studies