LUNCH & LEARN - Bridging Support: Strategies for Student Engagement and Success
Event Details
You are invited to join SOCHE for a virtual lunch and learn entitled “Bridging Support: Strategies for Student Engagement and Success,” on Wednesday, Jan. 21, beginning at 12 p.m. ET. The session will be presented by Valerie McLuckie, Josh Matos, and Joshlin Lawson Gullett from Franklin University.
In today’s evolving higher education landscape, fostering student engagement and success requires more than any one department’s efforts — it demands intentional collaboration and tailored support to best reach students. In this session, we’ll offer a dynamic look into how a few departments such as Academic Advising, Career Development, and Human Resources can work holistically to meet students where they are.
This session will provide attendees with real-world strategies for effective communication, student-centered outreach, and support models that span multiple touchpoints in a student’s academic journey. Participants will gain insight into the unique yet interconnected roles of each department and how collaborative efforts can break down silos, reduce barriers, and increase student access to vital resources as well.
Session participants will be able to:
- Identify effective communication strategies tailored to wide student populations.
- Describe the roles of Academic Advising, Career Development, and HR in supporting student success.
- Analyze how cross-departmental collaboration enhances student engagement and development.
- Understand how collaborative efforts between departments can reduce barriers for student achievement.
By exploring practical examples and proven best practices, attendees will walk away with actionable ideas to enhance student engagement, improve retention, and align academic, career, and personal development efforts. This session offers valuable tools and perspectives for professionals in student affairs, advising, or administrative support to strengthen their approach to student success. Click to register now!
Registration for this event will close on Monday, Jan. 19.
[If you are unable to attend live, a recording link will be sent to all registrants.]
When: Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 12-1 p.m. ET [if you are unable to attend live, a recording link will be sent to all registrants]
Where: SOCHE Zoom platform [link sent at least 24 hours prior to event]
Cost:
- Personnel from SOCHE member schools: $5
- Personnel from NON-member schools/organizations: $10
- Students: FREE
Questions? Contact Mindy Claggett at SOCHE
Student Registration Fee Policy
Registration Cancellation Policy
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT WILL CLOSE ON MONDAY, JAN. 19.
About the Presenters
Valerie McLuckie
Academic Advisor and VA School Certifying Official
Franklin University
Valerie McLuckie (she/they) is an Academic Advisor and VA School Certifying Official at Franklin University. She has over a decade of experience in higher education, with a professional background that spans teaching, research, and academic advising. Valerie holds a degree in Communication from the University of Kentucky and is honored as a Kentucky Colonel. In addition to her academic work, she brings a unique perspective from her service in the military, where she trained and worked in military intelligence and emergency management. Her commitment to supporting student success is informed by both her academic and military experiences.
Josh Matos
Career Development Specialist
Franklin University
Josh Matos (they/them) is a Career Development Specialist serving Franklin students and Alumni. Josh cares about helping students realize their potential through a combination of their skill, experience, and education. With several years of experience working with diverse populations, Josh works to assist students and Alumni in identifying barriers and solutions to said barriers. Every situation, job, and person is unique and special attention to each individual is key to serving effectively.
Joshlin Lawson Gullett
HR Generalist
Franklin University
Joshlin Lawson Gullett (she/her) serves as the HR Generalist at Franklin University. In this role, she primarily supports employee engagement initiatives and the recruitment and onboarding for student positions and federal work-study positions. She creates opportunities for staff and faculty to connect and engage with each other during the workday, and she also helps facilitate ways that faculty, staff, and students can connect on campus. She is a human resource professional with 6 years’ experience in providing HR support to employees, managers, and candidates. Prior to joining Franklin University she was a Global HR Operations Associate for the Walt Disney Company. Prior to that, she spent 3 years working progressive roles in human resources at the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from Franklin University and her M.A. in Business and Professional Communication from Bellevue University.
