2023 SOCHE Articulation & Transfer Conference
Event Details
“Transfer & Alternative Pathways: Driving a Career-Focused Future”
Event Details
“Transfer & Alternative Pathways: Driving a Career-Focused Future”
The 2023 SOCHE Articulation & Transfer Conference will take place on Friday, Oct. 20, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ET via the SOCHE Zoom platform. This year’s theme is “Transfer & Alternative Pathways: Driving a Career-Focused Future.”
During this virtual conference, you’ll be able to hear about the latest updates in the articulation and transfer space from the ODHE, and interact with transfer and articulation colleagues from private, public, and community colleges throughout Ohio. You’ll have three concurrent sessions to choose from, then we’ll hear from a panel of personnel who work directly with and serve College Credit Plus (CCP) students. We’ll wrap up our morning with a keynote that explores what the workforce will look like in the next few years and how campuses can better prepare students for this future.
Check out the full conference program below!
REGISTER BY SUNDAY, OCT. 8, FOR THE BEST RATES!
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON SUNDAY, OCT. 15
When: Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ET
Where: via SOCHE’s Zoom Platform (link will be sent at least 24 hours prior to event)
Cost:
- Personnel from SOCHE member schools: $20 per person (price increases to $30 on Oct. 9)
- Personnel from NON-member schools/organizations: $30 per person (price increases to $40 on Oct. 9)
- Students: $5 per person (price increases to $10 on Oct. 9)
Registration Cancellation Policy
Registration for this event closes on Sunday, Oct. 15.
Event Program
| 8:15 a.m. ET | Meeting link opens |
| 8:30 a.m. ET | Guided Coffee Chat Grab your favorite beverage and join us for discussion about campus National Transfer Student Week activities before the conference formally begins. |
| 8:45 a.m. ET | Opening and Welcome Conference Host: Angelique McCown, Ohio University |
| 9:00 a.m. ET | ODHE’s Ohio Articulation and Transfer Network Updates Presenters: Jessi Hart, Jared Shank, Dr. Candice Grant, Nikki Wearly, Joy Livergood, and Dr. Paula Compton, from Ohio Department of Higher Education |
| 9:45 a.m. ET | Break: Pet Parade – share your pet with the group (in person or a photo) |
| 10:00 a.m. ET | Concurrent Sessions (choose one at registration) • Session 1 – Transfer Student Voices: Hearing Their Words & Responding to Their Stories Session attendees will hear the stories, experiences, and recommendations of Ohio transfer students. Through facilitated discussion, attendees will respond to these shared stories, exploring what works well and identifying opportunities for growth in our institutions’ transfer processes. Be prepared to participate! Moderators: Yolanda Hart, Miami University Regionals, and Amy Borgert, Edison State Community College • Session 2 – All Roads Lead to Rome: Alternative Pathways to Degrees The traditional pathway to a college degree is a wide and well-worn road. It is often discouraging to individuals who do not identify as a traditional student in learning or life situations. Alternative pathways to the same degree obtainment have become abundant and productive for today’s workforce readiness demands. Program experts share their models and successes on micro-credentials, work-force training, apprenticeship academies, and other growing trends that meet the needs of the neo-traditional student for success. Moderator: Dr. Peggy Chalker, Southern State Community College Panelists: Chad Bridgman, Sinclair College; Brandi Olberding, Edison State Community College; and Suzanne Smith, Franklin University • Session 3 – Sphere of Influence: Investigating Your Own Growth and Advocacy Potential For most of us, our day-to-day work is focused on direct student service or facilitating student success indirectly. But in that space, how often are we reflecting on our own sphere of influence? How often are we educating ourselves on trends and promising practices to grow the power of our sphere? How often are we sharing promising practices of our own with the world? This presentation will look at the ways you can get involved in transfer professional development at various levels, will challenge you to reflect on your current and future contributions to the field, and will remind you why investing in yourself is always worth it – for you and your students! Presenter: Rachel Fulton, University of Cincinnati |
| 10:45 a.m. ET | Break: Chair Yoga with Dr. Candice Grant, OATN |
| 11:00 a.m. ET | CCP Panel: Advising, Transitioning, and Receiving an Early College Population The panelists will share the policies and processes developed for onboarding College Credit Plus (CCP) students to their respective institutions. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions related to CCP. Moderator: Kimberly Collins, Sinclair College Panelists: Charles Long, Sinclair College; Erica Wentworth, Edison State Community College; Maureen Cooper, Franklin University; Hideo Tsuchida, Wright State University |
| 11:45 a.m. ET | Break: Feel free to take a true bio break and grab your lunch |
| 12:00 p.m. ET | KEYNOTE: Eric Leach, Ohio Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation Preparing today’s students to become the workforce of tomorrow… |
| 12:45 p.m. ET | Closing comments |
Time
October 20, 2023 8:30 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
