LUNCH & LEARN – Matters of the Heart: Connections and Relationships
Event Details
You are invited to join SOCHE for a virtual lunch and learn entitled “Matters of the Heart: Connections and Relationships,” on Wednesday, March 11, beginning at 12 p.m. ET. The session will be presented by Dr. Dawayne Kirkman, Senior Vice President of Student Affairs at Clark State College.
In Relationship Rich Education, authors Peter Felten and Leo Lambert share this: “Relationships are the beating heart of the undergraduate experience.” Students begin to thrive when they feel welcomed at a university — they have a sense of belonging to the institution and feel connected within the school.
After working in higher education for 25 plus years, Dr. Kirkman has developed a mantra: “Love yourself, love others, and make meaningful connections and relationships!” It has been his desire to lead with that sentiment when interacting with students and fellow employees.
He believes that love cures both those who give it and those who receive it. In this session, we will briefly explore the four types of love (storge, philia, eros, and agape), hear a personal story about forgiveness, and discuss the importance of connection and relationships. We also will cover the Art of Self-Love and Giving Love with a Support Network exercise.
Those attending this session will learn to:
- Gain a better understanding of “relationship-rich education”
- Build an even stronger Student Affairs team
- Have fun—learning can be engaging and interactive
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your student engagement efforts or foster deeper connections within your team, this session offers practical insights and heartfelt inspiration. Click here now to register for an investment in relationships…and in yourself.
Registration for this session will close on Sunday, March 8.
When: Wednesday, March 11, from 12-1 p.m. ET
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 SUNDAY, MARCH 8.
About the Presenter
Dawayne Kirkman, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management & Regional Locations
Clark State College
I was the first male in my family to graduate from high school and the first person in my family to go to college and graduate with a four-year degree from Berea College. After completing that degree at Berea College, I went on to complete my Masters at Wright State University, and then my Doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Dayton. I have worked in higher education at two community colleges for the past 23 years—proudly helping others achieve their academic goals. I have had the privilege of working in Admissions, coordinating Academic Resource Centers, managing and directing two new Regional Locations, and being the Dean of Students. For the past four years, I have served on Clark State College’s Executive Council and am now the Senior Vice President of Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, and Regional Locations. I also co-chair our work with Achieving the Dream, Complete College America, and One Million Degrees alongside our Provost and lead other major college initiatives that impact faculty, staff, and students. I foster a culture of “Right To Succeed” versus “Right To Fail”.
