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2007 Student Parent Leadership Conference
TRiO DAY
SATURDAY MARCH 10, 2007
UNIV OF NOTRE DAME McKENNA HALL
ITINERARY
8:30 am
The conference will begin with registration, a continental breakfast, and a college fair. Parents and students will have the opportunity to visit various college booths and speak with admission representatives.
10:00 am
Opening session with keynote address.
11 am - 12:50 pm
Students and parents will participate in 2 concurrent workshop sessions.
1:00 pm
Awards Luncheon. Students will be recognized from each program. The award categories are: Attendance, Citizenship, and Most Improved. A male and female from each program should be selected.
Click on links below if you would like a registration form.
TRiO SCHOLARS EMBRACING THE FUTURE
College Fair Participants: Saint Mary's College, Davenport College, IU South Bend, Notre Dame, Holy Cross, and Ivy Tech.
Keynote Speaker: Cleo Washington Mr. Washington is currently practicing law with the AT & T Corporation in Indianapolis. He is a former State Senator, South Bend City Council Member, and an alumnus of the Notre Dame Upward Bound Program.
Presenters
Carol Hinton ABC's of Fulfillment
Felicia Smith Information Literacy Tools: Beyond Google
Anthony Douglas Financial Pitfalls to Avoid in College
Jenny Phillips Healthy College Life
Patrick Magley A Father's Perspective for Embracing the Future
Damon Howell Transition from High School to College
Steve Clar College Sports: Going for the Extra Point
Lt. Mattie Taylor What Does it take to become one of South Bend's Finest!
David Bowker The Right Stuff: Is there an engineer in your high school?
Ceceily Brickley, Tyler May and Leif Wahlen will present on diversity, dispelling stereotypes by learning good communication and people skills.
Raven Mallard, Chyna McBride and Greg Wilson will present a "Game of Life" forum. What could happen if you don't get a high school diploma? What could happen if you get a bachelor's degree?
Please contact Alyssia Coates, Director, with any questions.