Eagle Summit: Learn. Grow. Soar.

Much has been said about the challenges of the FAFSA rollout last year and anxiety about FAFSA completion this year. In this session, we’ll step back from the FAFSA itself to discuss why this matters. We’ll share insight on the perceived value of postsecondary education, the increasing concerns about affordability, and the roles campus and community leaders can play in ensuring attainment and readiness goals are met through financial aid.

This session is for staff who are current or aspiring adjunct faculty. Join us to discuss how adjunct teaching can enrich your work experience, create new opportunities, and increase your contribution to the college. You’ll connect with colleagues who understand the challenges of balancing staff and teaching roles, and together we’ll build a supportive community to share ideas and grow as educators.

In this session, participants will learn how active listening enhances workplace communication. Key techniques like paraphrasing, asking clarifying questions, and reflecting emotions will be covered to improve understanding and reduce misunderstandings. Attendees will explore how active listening fosters trust, strengthens relationships, and boosts team collaboration, leading to better outcomes in professional interactions.

This session focuses on the importance and potential uses of GenerativeAI (specifically ChatGPT) for college staff and how it can become an essential part of their productivity toolkit. This presentation is designed to help you better understand GenerativeAI in an effort to increase your efficiency and learn how to develop your AI skills.

Unlock the full potential of your academic advising tools in this focused session on uAchieve batch functions. Learn how to use the batch feature in the degree audit to streamline the review of multiple student records. Additionally, discover the new batch option in the degree planner, designed to simplify the process of creating student plans in bulk. This session will equip you with the skills to enhance your workflow, save time, and provide better support to your students.