CDPI Webinar: Building Equity in College and Career Completion and Transition through the College Scholar Success Program

Cost: FREE!

Join Link: https://iu.zoom.us/j/98609731690                                      

Presenters: Jarod Wilson & Brittany Collins

Abstract: 
In 2018, the Indiana State Legislature extended the Scholar Success Program requirements for 21st Century Scholars through the end of college. In the 2019-2020 academic year, 29 campuses are across the state are helping to pilot/implement the program. Beginning in 2020-2021, all 21st Century Scholars in the high school graduating class of 2019 and younger will be required to complete the program for award renewal. This presentation will dive into the various requirements of the program and help to share best practices in implementing the activities on your campus.

Presenter Bios:
Jarod Wilson serves as the Director of Postsecondary Outreach and Career Transitions at the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.  As such, he works closely with colleges around the state to provide strong support services for students receiving state financial aid. Jarod holds a bachelor’s in international studies from Butler University and a master’s in higher education and student affairs from Indiana University.

Brittany Collins serves as Postsecondary Outreach and Career Transitions Manager at the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. She leads CHE’s partnership with several federal grant programs focused on capacity-building for college access and success. Brittany holds a bachelor’s in psychology and certificate in public relations from IUPUI, and her graduate work in higher education and student affairs at Indiana University.