Agenda at a Glance

Monday, February 5, 2024

12:00 AM	5:00 PM	Registration Open	Plaza Arbor
12:00 PM	2:00 PM	Networking Lunch	Plaza Arbor
2:00 PM	2:30 PM	Welcome and REACH Deeper College Cohort Action Lab Overview	Plaza Ballroom I
		Wayne Taliaferro Strategy Director for Student Success Lumina Foundation
		Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher Interim Renee and Richard Goldman Dean University of Pittsburgh School of Education
		Dr. Raina Dyer-Barr Director for Community College Research & Engagement University of Pittsburgh School of Education

2:30 PM	3:00 PM	“Invisibility” Serving racially minoritized students with examples taken from the socio-historical perspective of indigenous learners.	Plaza Ballroom I
		Denise Henning Professor of Higher Education Leadership University of North Carolina Wilmington

3:00 PM	5:00 PM	REACH Deeper College Cohort “Orientation” and Peer Consultancy	Plaza Ballroom I
		The action plan template and peer consultancy model. Dr. Christine Barrow Director of Postsecondary Attainment Education Strategy Group

		Breakouts
		Colorado Northwestern Community College, Central Virginia Community College	Plaza Ballroom I
		Germanna Community College, Porterville College	Plaza Ballroom I
		Chaffey College, Suffolk County Community College	Plaza Arbor
		Rockland Community College, Forsyth Technical Community College	Garden Room
		Gaston College, Arapahoe Community College	Pacific Room
		College teams prep for peer consultancy (45 min)
		Discuss responses to template as a college team
		Peer consultancy (50 min)
		College 1 shares with College 2 consulting (20 min)
		College 2 shares with College 1 consulting (20 min)
		Reflections (10 min)

5:00 PM	6:00 PM	Deeper Connections - Networking Reception	Plaza Arbor
		The Networking Reception and Dinner is more than a meal; it's a platform to build lasting connections and enhance your conference experience. Join us for an evening of good food, great company, and invaluable networking opportunities.

6:00 PM	10:00 PM	Game Night	Networking Lounge
		After a day filled with travel and meetings, it's time to unwind. Take a break to unwind, reconnect, and recharge sharing laughter, and engaging in friendly competition with friends. Savor a refreshing beverage with new acquaintances in our cozy networking lounge. There's no better way to conclude the evening than in the company of friends. Join us for a relaxing and enjoyable time together.	Plaza Ballroom II and III

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

8:00 AM	5:00 PM	Networking Lounge Open	Plaza Arbor
8:00 AM	10:00 PM	Registration Open	Plaza Ballroom II and III
8:00 AM	9:00 AM	Breakfast	Plaza Arbor

9:00 AM	9:30 AM	Welcome and What We Learned	Plaza Ballroom I
		Susana Contreras-Mendez Senior Associate Education Strategy Group

9:30 AM	10:45 AM	Deeper College Cohort Action Planning Activity	Plaza Ballroom I
		Dr. Disraelly Cruz Senior Associate Education Strategy Group

		Breakouts
		VA colleges - Germanna Community College, Central Virginia Community College	Plaza Ballroom I
		NC colleges - Forsyth Technical Community College, Gaston College	Plaza Ballroom I
		CA colleges - Porterville College, Chaffey College	Plaza Ballroom II and III
		NY colleges - Suffolk County Community College, Rockland Community College	Plaza Ballroom II and III
		CO colleges - Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community College

10:45 AM	11:00 AM	Break

11:00 AM	11:45 AM	Breakouts
		Equity Champion Consultants and Liaisons facilitate reflections, key takeaways, planning for site visits, and next steps
		VA colleges - Germanna Community College, Central Virginia Community College	Plaza Ballroom I
		NC colleges - Forsyth Technical Community College, Gaston College	Plaza Ballroom I
		CA colleges - Porterville College, Chaffey College	Plaza Ballroom II and III
		NY colleges - Suffolk County Community College, Rockland Community College	Plaza Ballroom II and III
		CO colleges - Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community College	Garden Room

11:45 AM	12:00 PM	Break

12:00 PM	1:30 PM	Opening Luncheon and Fireside Chat “Advancing REACH in the National Context”	Plaza Ballroom I
		Matt Gandal President & CEO Education Strategy Group
		Dr. Kenyatta Lovett Principal of Postsecondary Attainment Education Strategy Group
		Jacob Fraire President ECMC Foundation
		Dr. Chauncy Lennon Vice President for Learning and Work and Senior Strategy Advisor Lumina Foundation

1:30 PM	1:45 PM	Break

1:45 PM	2:45 PM	Spotlights on Success - REACH in Action	Plaza Ballroom I
		Dr. Christine Barrow Director of Postsecondary Attainment Education Strategy Group

		Breakouts
		Equity Champion Consultants and Liaisons facilitate reflections, key takeaways, planning for site visits, and next steps
		VA colleges - Germanna Community College, Central Virginia Community College	Plaza Ballroom I
		NC colleges - Forsyth Technical Community College, Gaston College	Plaza Ballroom I
		CA colleges - Porterville College, Chaffey College	Plaza Ballroom II and III
		NY colleges - Suffolk County Community College, Rockland Community College	Plaza Ballroom II and III
		CO colleges - Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community College	Garden Room

2:45 PM	3:00 PM	Break

3:00 PM	4:00 PM	State Team Peer Consultancy
		State Team Time With Coaches and Experts
		NC and VA	Plaza Ballroom I
		TX and NY	Plaza Ballroom II and III
		CA and CO	Garden Room
		Peer consultancy (50 min)
		State 1 shares with State 2 consulting (25 min)
		State 2 shares with State 1 consulting (25 min)
		Reflections (10 min)

4:00 PM	5:00 PM	State Team Time With Coaches and Experts
		VA colleges - Germanna Community College, Central Virginia Community College	Plaza Ballroom I
		NC colleges - Forsyth Technical Community College, Gaston College	Plaza Ballroom I
		CA colleges - Porterville College, Chaffey College	Plaza Ballroom II and III
		NY colleges - Suffolk County Community College, Rockland Community College	Plaza Ballroom II and III
		CO colleges - Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community College	Garden Room

6:00 PM	6:30 PM	Shuttle Service	Hyatt Regency Front Drive
		Join us for convenient transportation as you embark on your culinary adventure through Newport Beach. Shuttle loading for the Dine Around will commence at the lobby front drive at 6:00 pm, departing at 6:30 pm.
		Balboa Peninsula: Lighthouse Café, Crystal Cove
		Lido Marina/ Cannery Village: Blue Water Grill, Mayor's Table
		Mariner's Mile: A Restaurant, Rusty Pelican

6:30 PM	9:30 PM	Deeper Connections - REACH Network Dine Around	Newport Beach
		Embark on a culinary journey during our Conference Dine Around in Newport Beach, where attendees can explore the diverse local dining scene. Enjoy picturesque views and delightful conversations, making this event a memorable highlight of the conference experience.

9:30 PM		Shuttle Return

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

8:00 AM	1:00 PM	Registration and Bag Check Open	Plaza Ballroom I
8:00 AM	9:00 AM	Breakfast and Networking

9:00 AM	9:45 AM	REACH Network Concurrent Sessions

		Data	Palm
		Dr. Gina Johnson, Principal & Co-founder of Data EmpowerED Consulting and the REACH Data Coaches will lead an interactive discussion on metrics.

		Racial Equity	Garden Room
		Dr. Raina Dyer-Barr, Director for Community College Research & Engagement, University of Pittsburgh School of Education and the Equity Champion Consultants will lead an interactive discussion on racial equity

		Student Voice and Storytelling	Pacific Room
		Elizabeth Cameron will lead an interactive discussion on leveraging student voice for storytelling

9:45 AM	10:00 AM	Break

10:00 AM	10:45 AM	REACH Network Concurrent Sessions

		Workforce engagement

		Credit for prior learning

11:15 AM	11:00 AM	Break

11:00 AM	12:00 PM	Closing Plenary and Connecting the Dots	Plaza Ballroom I
		Dr. Christine Barrow Director of Postsecondary Attainment Education Strategy Group
		Dr. Katy Launius Strategy Officer for Student Success Lumina Foundation

12:00 PM		Adjourn Grab & Go Lunches Available	Plaza Arbor

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