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2012 Schedule at a Glance

Friday, March 16

University of Southern California

7:30 a.m.              Registration

8:30 a.m.              Welcome Session:  William G. Tierney

Director of the Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis, University Professor and Wilbur-Kieffer Professor of Higher Education at the Rossier School of Education. Former President of the USC Academic Senate, he chaired the Ph.D. program for the USC Rossier School of Education and chaired the University Committee on Academic Review. He also served as president of the Association for the Study of Higher Education. His research interests pertain to organizational performance, equity, and faculty roles and rewards. Dr. Tierney teaches courses on the administration and governance of higher education and on qualitative methods.

9:30 a.m.              Session I

10:30 a.m.           Brunch with Update on UC, CSU, CCC, and Private Schools

11:30 a.m.           Mini College Fair  & Connecting

12:15 p.m.           Session II

1:15 p.m.             Session III

2:15 p.m.             Campus Tour of USC

 A Sampling of Possible Session Topics:

  • Helping Underserved Students Become Consumers in the College Process
  • Ethical Practices in College Counseling
  • Case Studies
  • Managing Your Caseload
  • Online Education
  • Training Teachers to Write Effective Letters of Recommendation
  • Out of State College Options & WUE
  • NCAA Basics
  • The Coach’s Perspective on NCAA Recruitment
  • Summer Programs for Kids
  • Bizarre Financial Aid Situations
  • Counseling the Undocumented Student (New Legislation)
  • Counseling the SWIRLS
  • Counseling the Average Joe and Joette
  • Once a Student Hits Submit
  • Building a College Counseling Office From The Ground Up
  • Naviance for Beginners
  • Naviance for Experienced Counselors
  • How to Train Teachers to Write Effective Letters of Recommendation

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