Coalition Annual Meeting & Conference
Southern Methodist University
August 11-12, 2022
About the Conference
This annual event is a chance to understand the work the Coalition is doing; to engage with and learn from your fellow Coalition members on a range of college access topics; and to discuss how we can continue to leverage the power of our membership to help achieve our vision: a future where all students have access to a successful, affordable and transformative college experience.
FAQs
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At the Hughes Trigg Student Center at Southern Methodist University.
The address is 3140 Dyer Street.
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It will be hot in Texas! We recommend business casual with comfortable footwear.
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The Hughes Trigg Student Center, where the conference will be held, is a 7-8 minute walk from the Highland Dallas hotel. SMU staff will be on hand in the hotel lobby Thursday morning to provide walking directions, as well as directions for taking a shuttle.
Shuttles will be available from the hotel to the conference each morning, as well as back to the hotel after dinner on Thursday.
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Request a parking permit by emailing info@coalitionforcollege.org.
Spaces have been reserved along the corridor of Bishop Boulevard (6214 Bishop Boulevard) on the left/median side of the street with overflow to the visitor parking in Binkley Parking Center. Bishop Boulevard (cross street is Mockingbird Lane) is SMU’s main entrance. SMU team members will be on-site to assist you with parking during the conference registration timeframe.
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Please refer to this SMU web page for directions to campus.
View an online campus map, as well as printable campus maps.
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Our block of rooms is at the Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton.
Have a question you don’t see here? Get in touch: info@coalitionforcollege.org.
Schedule
Thursday, August 11
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Registration open
Hughes Trigg Student Center, Atrium
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Welcome and Annual Business Meeting
Hughes Trigg Student Center, Chamber
SPEAKERS:
Elizabeth G. Loboa, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, SMU
Stacey Kostell, CEO, Coalition for College
11:45 - 1:15 p.m.
Lunch & Keynote Speaker
Hughes Trigg Student Center, Ballroom
SPEAKER:
Dr. Maria Dixon Hall; Chief Diversity Officer at SMU, Associate Professor, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Keeping Pace with Gen Z’s Evolving Enrollment Journey
Hughes Trigg Student Center, Chamber
SPEAKERS:
Adrienne Olson, VP Partner Success, EAB
Al Newell, Senior Consultant and Principal, EAB
Brent Benner, Vice President of Enrollment Management, The University of Tampa
2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Breakout Session A
Chief Enrollment Officers - Implementing and Assessing our Strategic Plan
Hughes Trigg Student Center, Chamber
SPEAKERS:
Nathan Fuerst. Vice President of Enrollment Planning and Management, University of Connecticut
Elena Hicks, Dean of Admissions and Executive Director of Enrollment Services, Southern Methodist University
Breakout Session B
A Look into the Effectiveness of Virtual and Technology-based Recruitment Post-Pandemic
Hughes Trigg Student Center, Ballroom A
SPEAKERS:
Justin Wilson, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Washington University in St. Louis
Wintress Ross, Senior Assistant Director for National Recruitment, University of South Carolina
Dallas ISD Student Participants
4 - 5 p.m.
Round Table Discussions
Hughes Trigg Student Center, Ballroom
How to Implement an Admission & Financial Aid Diversity Council
A conversation with:
Kevin Mathes, Dean of Admissions, Bucknell University
Rosalind Alderman, Vice President of Enrollment Management, St. Mary’s University
Transfer Student Recruitment: Veterans, Community College, and Nontraditional Students
A conversation with:
Eki Yandall, Director of Domestic Recruitment and Outreach, Portland State University
Peter Wilson, Assistant Vice President, Enrollment and Student Advancement, Deputy Dean & Director of Undergraduate Admissions, University of Chicago
Mandy Castro, Director of Admission, Texas Christian University
April Yandell, Associate Director for Transfer Admission, Texas Christian University
Retaining & Recognizing Staff Amidst the Great Resignation
Pre-read from the Chronicle: Higher Ed Is Looking to Refill Jobs. But It’s Finding a ‘Shallow and Weak’ Candidate Pool.
A conversation with:
Ashley Pallie, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Caltech
Matt López, Associate Vice President for Academic Enterprise Enrollment and Executive Director of Admission Services, Arizona State University
6 - 9 p.m.
Cocktail Reception & Dinner
Cocktails will be held at SMU’s Indoor Performance Center, followed by dinner at the Meadows Museum just a few steps beyond The museum houses the largest installation of Spanish art outside of Spain.
Friday, August 12
8:30 - 9 a.m.
Breakfast
Hughes Trigg Student Center, Ballroom
9 - 9:50 a.m.
Integrated Application: From Design to Build to Launch and Beyond
Hughes Trigg Student Center, Ballroom
SPEAKERS:
Gerry McCrory, CEO and Founder, Scoir
Brad Barton, Director of Product Management, Scoir
John Chavez, Director of Admissions Operations and Technology, Columbia University
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Readiness for the SFFA v. Harvard/UNC Decision and Maintaining Your DEI Commitment: Designing “Race-Aware” Application Questions
Hughes Trigg Student Center, Chamber
SPEAKERS:
Art Coleman; Managing Partner and Co-Founder, EducationCounsel LLC
Kedra Ishop, Vice President for Enrollment Management, University of Southern California
Adam Sapp, Assistant Vice President & Director of Admissions, Pomona College
