Previous Conference Highlights:
14th Annual TASSR Conference
MTSU - Murfreesboro, TN
Sept 25-27, 2024
14th Annual TASSR Conference
MTSU - Murfreesboro, TN
Sept 25-27, 2024
Some of the presentations from our 2024 Conference included:
Keynote Presentation - Dr. Tywanna Smith
Evening Keynote Speaker - Dr. Cherry Morales, UT Knoxville
HIPs Go Global: Globalizing General Education with an OER Grant - Kate O'Meara, Pellissippi State Community College
Little Things Matter - Cindy Werner, Jackson State Community College
Being "The Office of the Person": Ways of looking at student success-focuses offices - Anne Skutnik, and Courtney Wahlen, UT Knoxville
Belongingness is Easy...? - Dr. Christina Cobb, MTSU, and Samantha Isasi, Walters State Community College
“Skillify” your Syllabi - Dr. Kacie Hutson de Saint Georges, Austin Peay State University
Keynote Presentation - Dr. Tywanna Smith
Evening Keynote Speaker - Dr. Cherry Morales, UT Knoxville
HIPs Go Global: Globalizing General Education with an OER Grant - Kate O'Meara, Pellissippi State Community College
Little Things Matter - Cindy Werner, Jackson State Community College
Being "The Office of the Person": Ways of looking at student success-focuses offices - Anne Skutnik, and Courtney Wahlen, UT Knoxville
Belongingness is Easy...? - Dr. Christina Cobb, MTSU, and Samantha Isasi, Walters State Community College
“Skillify” your Syllabi - Dr. Kacie Hutson de Saint Georges, Austin Peay State University
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Some of the presentations from our 2023 Conference included:
Keynote Presentation - Dr. Sam Crandall, Dr. Shamala "Shyam" Gallagher, and Lori Wischnewsky - Neurodiversity Presentation
Plenary Speakers - J. Chris Knight - Dean of Mathematics at Walters State Community College and and Ryan Korstange - Director of Academic Affairs for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC)
"You've Had the Power All Along, My Dear": Using Institutional Resources for Student Success - Paula Callahan and Sara Kapp, Middle Tennessee State University
Low-Income Does Not Equal Low Capability: A Counter Story for Low-Income Students - Shelby Franklin, Austin Peay State University
IN It to Win it: Reframing INtroversion in Advising - Nikaila Morrison, University of Memphis
Partnering for Student Success: How an Effective 2+2 Partnership Can Equal Student Success - Cindy Werner, Jackson State Community College and Erica Bell, University of Tennessee at Martin
Bridging the Gap: Empowering At-Risk Students through Career-Ready Curriculum - Savannah Longo and Shelby Franklin, Austin Peay State University
Creativity is Critical in Composition! - Dr. Anna Childs, Pellissippi State Community College
Keynote Presentation - Dr. Sam Crandall, Dr. Shamala "Shyam" Gallagher, and Lori Wischnewsky - Neurodiversity Presentation
Plenary Speakers - J. Chris Knight - Dean of Mathematics at Walters State Community College and and Ryan Korstange - Director of Academic Affairs for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC)
"You've Had the Power All Along, My Dear": Using Institutional Resources for Student Success - Paula Callahan and Sara Kapp, Middle Tennessee State University
Low-Income Does Not Equal Low Capability: A Counter Story for Low-Income Students - Shelby Franklin, Austin Peay State University
IN It to Win it: Reframing INtroversion in Advising - Nikaila Morrison, University of Memphis
Partnering for Student Success: How an Effective 2+2 Partnership Can Equal Student Success - Cindy Werner, Jackson State Community College and Erica Bell, University of Tennessee at Martin
Bridging the Gap: Empowering At-Risk Students through Career-Ready Curriculum - Savannah Longo and Shelby Franklin, Austin Peay State University
Creativity is Critical in Composition! - Dr. Anna Childs, Pellissippi State Community College
12th Annual TASSR Conference
FedEx Institute
Memphis, TN
Oct 5 - Oct 7, 2022
FedEx Institute
Memphis, TN
Oct 5 - Oct 7, 2022
Some of the presentations from our 2022 Conference included:
Keynote Address: Dr. Dhanfu Elston - Chief of Staff & Senior Vice President for Strategy, Complete College America
Plenary Speakers: David Mansouri - President & CEO, State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) and Lou Hanneman - Chief of Staff for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC)
Laying a Foundation for First Generation Student Success, by Savannah Longo, APSU
Back in the Classroom: Creating Classroom Spaces that Work for Students and Instructors, by Keri Withington, PSCC
The Impact of Family Involvement on Academic Success in College: A Comparison of Black Students, by Dr. Brelinda Johnson, MSCC
Leveraging Campus Resources for Student Success, by Brad Baumgardner, UT at Martin
"This is Some Interesting Data!" So, What Are We Going to Do with It?, by Karen Etzkorn and Bernie Savarese, UT System
Putting the First in First-Gen: How to develop a network of support for first-generation students, Jaclyn Rodriguez,
University of Memphis and Molly Haynes, Equal Chance for Education
Supporting Retention by Creating a Culture of Care, by Cindy Werner, JSCC
Keynote Address: Dr. Dhanfu Elston - Chief of Staff & Senior Vice President for Strategy, Complete College America
Plenary Speakers: David Mansouri - President & CEO, State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) and Lou Hanneman - Chief of Staff for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC)
Laying a Foundation for First Generation Student Success, by Savannah Longo, APSU
Back in the Classroom: Creating Classroom Spaces that Work for Students and Instructors, by Keri Withington, PSCC
The Impact of Family Involvement on Academic Success in College: A Comparison of Black Students, by Dr. Brelinda Johnson, MSCC
Leveraging Campus Resources for Student Success, by Brad Baumgardner, UT at Martin
"This is Some Interesting Data!" So, What Are We Going to Do with It?, by Karen Etzkorn and Bernie Savarese, UT System
Putting the First in First-Gen: How to develop a network of support for first-generation students, Jaclyn Rodriguez,
University of Memphis and Molly Haynes, Equal Chance for Education
Supporting Retention by Creating a Culture of Care, by Cindy Werner, JSCC
11th Annual TASSR Conference
Surviving & Thriving: Engaging Students for Success
Chattanooga, TN
Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2021
Surviving & Thriving: Engaging Students for Success
Chattanooga, TN
Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2021
Some of the presentations from our 2021 Conference included:
Keynote Address: I See You: A Commitment to Community and Culture in Education and Beyond, by Shawn Cole, Next Generation Scholars
Solution-Seeking Conversation: An Overview of Coaching/Mentoring Strategies, by Will McCuistion and Carlie Russell, Lee University
Stressed Out Freshmen: Developing Messaging to Manage Incoming Freshmen Anxiety, by Natalie Perkins, University of Tennessee at Martin
The Empathetic Advisor, by Sonja Burk and Rachel Duncan, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Plenary Speaker - Lou Hanemann, THEC Chief of Staff
Purpose First Framework for Student Success, by Dr. Kacie Hutson and Crystal Hambrock, Austin Peay State University
Keynote Address: I See You: A Commitment to Community and Culture in Education and Beyond, by Shawn Cole, Next Generation Scholars
Solution-Seeking Conversation: An Overview of Coaching/Mentoring Strategies, by Will McCuistion and Carlie Russell, Lee University
Stressed Out Freshmen: Developing Messaging to Manage Incoming Freshmen Anxiety, by Natalie Perkins, University of Tennessee at Martin
The Empathetic Advisor, by Sonja Burk and Rachel Duncan, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Plenary Speaker - Lou Hanemann, THEC Chief of Staff
Purpose First Framework for Student Success, by Dr. Kacie Hutson and Crystal Hambrock, Austin Peay State University
10th Annual TASSR Conference
Bringing Student Success Into Focus
Virtual for the first time
October 2020
October 1-2, 2020
Keynote speaker: Anitre Bell
College Success Facilitator
Community College of Beaver County
Keynote speaker: Anitre Bell
College Success Facilitator
Community College of Beaver County
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9th Annual TASSR Conference Orchestrating Student Success. October 2019 |
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Some of the presentations from our 2019 Conference included:
Keynote Address: What We Need to Teach Students about Effective Study Skills (And Why They Won't Believe Us), By Dr. Stephen Chew
Developing a Student Mindset for Successful Learning, By Dr. Stephen Chew
Creating a Culture for Student Success in Online Education, By Dr. Rhonda Gregory
Academic Interventions: A Practitioner's Guide to Assessing Impact and Implementing Changes, By Jessica Osborne and Richard Parlier
Instructional Designer (ID) and Faculty Collaboration, By Karen Sorensen and Kate O’Meara
Strategies to Enhance African American Male Prescribed Math Course Success Rates, By Dr. Marva Lucas and Dr. Christina Cobb
Curriculum Embedded Reading Assessment, By Lora Bagwell
Stone Soup Approach to Writing, By Kate O'Meara
Social Belonging Interventions, By Lauren Jordan, David Rasnake, and Kate O’Meara
Successful Learning through a reflective ePortfolio, By Dr. Ryan Korstange and Dr. Carla Hatfield
Keynote Address: What We Need to Teach Students about Effective Study Skills (And Why They Won't Believe Us), By Dr. Stephen Chew
Developing a Student Mindset for Successful Learning, By Dr. Stephen Chew
Creating a Culture for Student Success in Online Education, By Dr. Rhonda Gregory
Academic Interventions: A Practitioner's Guide to Assessing Impact and Implementing Changes, By Jessica Osborne and Richard Parlier
Instructional Designer (ID) and Faculty Collaboration, By Karen Sorensen and Kate O’Meara
Strategies to Enhance African American Male Prescribed Math Course Success Rates, By Dr. Marva Lucas and Dr. Christina Cobb
Curriculum Embedded Reading Assessment, By Lora Bagwell
Stone Soup Approach to Writing, By Kate O'Meara
Social Belonging Interventions, By Lauren Jordan, David Rasnake, and Kate O’Meara
Successful Learning through a reflective ePortfolio, By Dr. Ryan Korstange and Dr. Carla Hatfield
8th Annual TASSR Conference
Believe. Achieve. Succeed.
October 2018
Some of the presentations from our 2018 Conference included:
Motzart, Einstein, and Jordan: The True Stories of Where Talent Comes From, by Rishi Sriram, Ph.D
Adjuncts Are Colleagues: Integrating Adjunct Instructors in a Small ESL Program, by Ekateryna O’Meara
The Romantics Win Again! A Case Study in Semester Long Teams, by Ines Gibson
Helping Students to Put on the ARMOR of College Success, by Rick Patton
The Ticket to Success: Tricks, Games and Tools for Class Participation, by Ekateryna O'Meara
Expelliarmus! The Magic of UDL to Conquer Barriers to Learning, by Kay Heck, Candace Justice, and Abbey Anderson
Success Coaches: The Benefits and Challenges of a Blended Advising Model, by Kat Baker
Advising Truths with Student Success, by Sonja R Burk, M.Ed & Karen Austin, M.A.
Success in Transitional Algebra at Last! by Debra Bryant
The Divine Dilemma: Addressing Religious Diversity in the Composition Classroom, by Ekateryna O’Meara & Keri Withington
New Wine in Old Wineskins: The Impact of Mobile Devices in the Classroom, by David Toye
Building Community in the Classroom, by Tammy Prater and Nancy Hickey
Evaluating Learning Support Pre-Requisites: Improved Access through Revised Comparison Groups, by Dr. Jennifer Brezina
Maximizing Student Success by Collaborating with Academic Librarians, by Gina Garber and Nicole Wood
Motzart, Einstein, and Jordan: The True Stories of Where Talent Comes From, by Rishi Sriram, Ph.D
Adjuncts Are Colleagues: Integrating Adjunct Instructors in a Small ESL Program, by Ekateryna O’Meara
The Romantics Win Again! A Case Study in Semester Long Teams, by Ines Gibson
Helping Students to Put on the ARMOR of College Success, by Rick Patton
The Ticket to Success: Tricks, Games and Tools for Class Participation, by Ekateryna O'Meara
Expelliarmus! The Magic of UDL to Conquer Barriers to Learning, by Kay Heck, Candace Justice, and Abbey Anderson
Success Coaches: The Benefits and Challenges of a Blended Advising Model, by Kat Baker
Advising Truths with Student Success, by Sonja R Burk, M.Ed & Karen Austin, M.A.
Success in Transitional Algebra at Last! by Debra Bryant
The Divine Dilemma: Addressing Religious Diversity in the Composition Classroom, by Ekateryna O’Meara & Keri Withington
New Wine in Old Wineskins: The Impact of Mobile Devices in the Classroom, by David Toye
Building Community in the Classroom, by Tammy Prater and Nancy Hickey
Evaluating Learning Support Pre-Requisites: Improved Access through Revised Comparison Groups, by Dr. Jennifer Brezina
Maximizing Student Success by Collaborating with Academic Librarians, by Gina Garber and Nicole Wood
7TH ANNUAL TASSR CONFERENCE
On Track to Success
October 2017
This is a list of many of the excellent presentations from our 2017 Conference
Ice Breakers and Beyond!
Inez Gibson
Best Practices in Content Areas
Katie Gruber, Middle Tennessee State University
Pop In, Perk Up, and Bounce Out: Engaging Students Through Relational Advising
Amber Bollinger and Paula Calahan, Middle Tennessee State University
Parallel Plan: An Alternate Path to Success
Bonnie A. McCarty and Stacey Jones, Middle Tennessee State University
Emerging Adulthood and First Year Experience
Ryan Korstange, Middle Tennessee State University
Assessment Programs for Student Success
Gini Beran and Kathie Montognese, College Board
Activating Student Learning
David A. Otts and Mike Boyle, Middle Tennessee State University
The Use of the Intelligent Practice Formula in the First Year Experience Course
Lora Bagwell, Pellissippi State Community College
This Train Might Keep Me Satisfied: Sustaining Student-Staff Connections for Academic Success
Rhonda Kavan, Dr. Robert Hassell, Michael Turner and Lori Danley, Tennessee State University
Retention Begins on Day One: Icebreakers and Beyond
Ines Gibson, Pellissippi State Community College
Cultural Code Switch: Clarifying Culturally Based Expectations for Academic Writing
Kate O'Meara and Keri Withington, Pellissippi State Community College
Are ALL Your Students Ready for Online Learning?
Crystal Faulkner, Austin Peay State University
Optimizing Summer for Freshmen Success
Tiffany Bellafant Stewart and Sabrina Brown, Tennessee State University
Enhancing Hispanic Student Achievement
Jennifer Novo and Dr. Sheridan Henson, Cumberland University
Throwing Out the Textbook: Creating Math Courses Using Open-Source Educational Resources
Suzanne Etheridge, Mary Monroe-Ellis and Amy Tankersley, Pellissippi State Community College
Ice Breakers and Beyond!
Inez Gibson
Best Practices in Content Areas
Katie Gruber, Middle Tennessee State University
Pop In, Perk Up, and Bounce Out: Engaging Students Through Relational Advising
Amber Bollinger and Paula Calahan, Middle Tennessee State University
Parallel Plan: An Alternate Path to Success
Bonnie A. McCarty and Stacey Jones, Middle Tennessee State University
Emerging Adulthood and First Year Experience
Ryan Korstange, Middle Tennessee State University
Assessment Programs for Student Success
Gini Beran and Kathie Montognese, College Board
Activating Student Learning
David A. Otts and Mike Boyle, Middle Tennessee State University
The Use of the Intelligent Practice Formula in the First Year Experience Course
Lora Bagwell, Pellissippi State Community College
This Train Might Keep Me Satisfied: Sustaining Student-Staff Connections for Academic Success
Rhonda Kavan, Dr. Robert Hassell, Michael Turner and Lori Danley, Tennessee State University
Retention Begins on Day One: Icebreakers and Beyond
Ines Gibson, Pellissippi State Community College
Cultural Code Switch: Clarifying Culturally Based Expectations for Academic Writing
Kate O'Meara and Keri Withington, Pellissippi State Community College
Are ALL Your Students Ready for Online Learning?
Crystal Faulkner, Austin Peay State University
Optimizing Summer for Freshmen Success
Tiffany Bellafant Stewart and Sabrina Brown, Tennessee State University
Enhancing Hispanic Student Achievement
Jennifer Novo and Dr. Sheridan Henson, Cumberland University
Throwing Out the Textbook: Creating Math Courses Using Open-Source Educational Resources
Suzanne Etheridge, Mary Monroe-Ellis and Amy Tankersley, Pellissippi State Community College
6TH ANNUAL TASSR CONFERENCE
Building Bridges to Success
October 2016
Keynote Speaker
Vincent Windrow
Middle Tennessee State University
Keynote Presentation - A Student Success Story in 900 Seconds
Vincent Windrow
Middle Tennessee State University
Keynote Presentation - A Student Success Story in 900 Seconds
This is a list of some of the many excellent presentations at our 2016 conference.
Reading Apprenticeship: Routines to Encourage Student Engagement
Speed Dating Questions
Anticipation Guide
Lora Bagwell, Pellissippi State Community College
Just In Time Co-Remediation in Mathematics
Marilyn McClanahan and Chris Culliton, Pellissippi State Community College
Building Bridges to Success Through a Three-Pronged Approach: Recruitment, Retention and Recognition
Harry Ingle, Dr. Julie Longmire and Dr. Beth Powell, Tennessee Tech University
Building Student Self-Reflection as an Essential Part of the FYE Curriculum
Dr. Dianna Rust and Ryan Korstange, Middle Tennessee State University
Four Essentials of a First Year Seminar Course
Ryan Korstange, Middle Tennessee State University
From Bridges to Nowhere to Bridges to Success
Eric Niemi, Chattanooga State Community College
Collecting One's Thoughts: Using Themes to Enhance Critical Thinking in Composition Classes
Ines Gibson, Pellissippi State Community College
The Co-Requisite Model in MTSU's Stretch Program
Jams Hamby, Middle Tennessee State University
Lessons Learned, Extending our Bridges Forward: Tennessee State University's Freshman English Workshop Course, 5 Years Later
Rhonda Kavan and Lori Danley, Tennessee State University
Creating Videos to Support At-Risk Students' Learning
Gina Garber and Scott Shumate, Austin Peay State University
Designing High Impact Practices: Living-Learning Community Partnerships
Adrianna Guram, East Tennessee State University
Reading Apprenticeship: Routines to Encourage Student Engagement
Speed Dating Questions
Anticipation Guide
Lora Bagwell, Pellissippi State Community College
Just In Time Co-Remediation in Mathematics
Marilyn McClanahan and Chris Culliton, Pellissippi State Community College
Building Bridges to Success Through a Three-Pronged Approach: Recruitment, Retention and Recognition
Harry Ingle, Dr. Julie Longmire and Dr. Beth Powell, Tennessee Tech University
Building Student Self-Reflection as an Essential Part of the FYE Curriculum
Dr. Dianna Rust and Ryan Korstange, Middle Tennessee State University
Four Essentials of a First Year Seminar Course
Ryan Korstange, Middle Tennessee State University
From Bridges to Nowhere to Bridges to Success
Eric Niemi, Chattanooga State Community College
Collecting One's Thoughts: Using Themes to Enhance Critical Thinking in Composition Classes
Ines Gibson, Pellissippi State Community College
The Co-Requisite Model in MTSU's Stretch Program
Jams Hamby, Middle Tennessee State University
Lessons Learned, Extending our Bridges Forward: Tennessee State University's Freshman English Workshop Course, 5 Years Later
Rhonda Kavan and Lori Danley, Tennessee State University
Creating Videos to Support At-Risk Students' Learning
Gina Garber and Scott Shumate, Austin Peay State University
Designing High Impact Practices: Living-Learning Community Partnerships
Adrianna Guram, East Tennessee State University
The Read House - A Beautiful Venue
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Vincent Windrow - A Rousing Keynote Speaker
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5th Annual TASSR Conference
High Impact Practices: Engagement for Student Success and
Retention
October 2015
Listed below are some of the presentations that were shared at our 2015 conference.
Mobilization in the Learning Support Classroom
Candace Justice, Walters State Community College
Retention of African American Males
Cassandra Owens, Lane College
High Impact Practices for Reading and Understanding Mathematics Applications
Dr. David A. Otts, Middle Tennessee State University
When Race and Education Intersect: The Impact on Students of Color College Success
Dr. Melva E. Black, Volunteer State Community College
The Challenges of Linking U.S. History and Reading Courses
Georganne Ross, Becky McIntyre, and Maria Lara, Middle Tennessee State University
Full Spectrum Learning: Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Higher Education
Gina Grogan and John McConnell, Austin Peay State University
Do's, Don'ts and Unfounded Fears: Moving from Co-Requisite Pilot to Full Implementation
Jean Gorgie, Volunteer State Community College
Making the Most of the New Learning Support Writing Model
Dr. Michael Briggs, East Tennessee State University
I'm Sick of Lecturing, but What Else Can I Do?
Handout to Accompany Presentation
Suzanne Etheridge, Mary Monroe-Ellis and Amy Tankersley, Pellissippi State Community College
Teaching Methods for Enhanced English Composition
Barbara Lee Gray and Charla White-Major, Austin Peay State University
Retaining Students and Driving Success with Pearson Technologies
Accuplacer/MyFoundationsLab Commercial Presentation by Amy Barnas, Pearson and College Board
Mobilization in the Learning Support Classroom
Candace Justice, Walters State Community College
Retention of African American Males
Cassandra Owens, Lane College
High Impact Practices for Reading and Understanding Mathematics Applications
Dr. David A. Otts, Middle Tennessee State University
When Race and Education Intersect: The Impact on Students of Color College Success
Dr. Melva E. Black, Volunteer State Community College
The Challenges of Linking U.S. History and Reading Courses
Georganne Ross, Becky McIntyre, and Maria Lara, Middle Tennessee State University
Full Spectrum Learning: Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Higher Education
Gina Grogan and John McConnell, Austin Peay State University
Do's, Don'ts and Unfounded Fears: Moving from Co-Requisite Pilot to Full Implementation
Jean Gorgie, Volunteer State Community College
Making the Most of the New Learning Support Writing Model
Dr. Michael Briggs, East Tennessee State University
I'm Sick of Lecturing, but What Else Can I Do?
Handout to Accompany Presentation
Suzanne Etheridge, Mary Monroe-Ellis and Amy Tankersley, Pellissippi State Community College
Teaching Methods for Enhanced English Composition
Barbara Lee Gray and Charla White-Major, Austin Peay State University
Retaining Students and Driving Success with Pearson Technologies
Accuplacer/MyFoundationsLab Commercial Presentation by Amy Barnas, Pearson and College Board