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Tuesday, February 18
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Momentum 101
We first launched Momentum in 2018, and it is an understatement to say that there have been a few changes since then. This session is for people new to Momentum or who may want a refresher (although Momentum veterans are always welcome). Momentum 101 will give you some basics about the Momentum Approach, a perspective on where it came from and how it's evolved, and how it applies to your work.
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Wednesday, February 19
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Sustaining Momentum in Times of Change
The past years have seen plenty of change in higher education. This session will focus on how to ensure that the good work of student success persists or adapts.
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Wednesday, February 19
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Student Mental Health and Well-being
Student well-being has been increasingly seen as an area of need and importance. This session will explore how institutions are tackling these challenges and supporting students where they are.
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Thursday, February 20
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Building Integrated Learning
Integrated Learning connects lessons across disciplines and with experiences outside the classroom. This session offers a deep dive into how one institution is building this into making connections in the first two years of college.
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Thursday, February 20
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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International Virtual Exchange/And Study Away
Study Away and International Virtual Exchange programs provide opportunities for more students to realize the benefits of global learning. This session explores how these programs can broaden access to these transformative opportunities.
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Friday, February 21
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Teaching with Mindset
Research into the motivation and mindset has advanced considerably over the past several years. This workshop will dig into practical, evidence-based ways to put mindset supportive teaching approaches into practice to support student success.
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Monday, February 24
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Career Connections in the Curriculum
Supporting students with their career discovery, exploration and development early in their academic careers is an emerging opportunity for institutions. This session highlights ways in which this work can be connected to students’ academic journey to help them build their future.
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Monday, February 24
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Growing Faculty Excellence in Teaching for Success
Many faculty begin their teaching careers deeply invested in their disciplines but less confident in their ability to communicate their expertise in the classroom. This session highlights how institutions can support faculty at every stage of their teaching journeys.
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Tuesday, February 25
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Improving outcomes in first-year critical courses
Success in the first English and Math Courses is a foundational pillar of Momentum. Looking more broadly at how students encounter and engage with their critical first year courses can shed new light on how to help students persist and thrive. This session looks as how institutions are approaching this key area.
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Tuesday, February 25
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Academic Coaching and Peer Supports
Providing students with holistic guidance and support to navigate and succeed in college can have an enormous impact on their overall success. This session addresses how coaching approaches and peer lead supports both play a role in reaching students and helping them succeed.
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Wednesday, February 26
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Break
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Thursday, February 27
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Teaching with AI
Over the past year, faculty from across the USG have engaged in discussions and dialogs on AI and its impact on the classroom. This session connects with participants in the year-long AACU AI Academy to hear their insights, perspectives, and how it is changing their work.
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Thursday, February 27
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Building a Bridge to College
Summer Bridge Programs offer intensive, structured opportunities for students to get ready for college. This session checks in with three bridge programs in the USG to share their experiences and advise on helping students make strong transitions to college.
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