Calendar

Welcome and Student Services Panel 

10:00 – 11:45 am

Vandenberg Room

Join a discussion of university leaders focused on academic success and student services. They will explore lessons learned in delivering programs and engaging students post-COVID, the impact of existing and emerging technology (such as AI) on their service areas, and how to sustain multicultural student initiatives in the face of DEI attack legislation.

Featuring

Nadia M. Bazzy, Director of the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA)

Angela D. Dillard, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education

Louise E. Jackson, Director of the University Career Center

Darryl Koch, Director of the Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS)

Moderated by Sharon Burch, Associate Director of the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives

Alumni Networking Lunch 

12:00 – 1:00 pm

League Ballroom

Meet the folks that made OAMI what it is today! Current Wolverines can come meet former OAMI staff and students for a networking opportunity and lunch. 

Student Perspectives Panel 

1:15 – 2:30 pm

Vandenberg Room

Hear from a panel of current students who will share their experiences and perspectives on strengthening student success at Michigan. How can student services have the biggest impact and meet the needs of diverse student populations?

Featuring

Gabrielle Gjerding, Senior, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

LaKyra Keys, Junior, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Stephany Mendez Ortega, Graduate Student, School of Social Work

Alexander Veal, Freshman, College of Engineering

Moderated by Deborah S. Willis, Assistant Vice Provost for Equity, Inclusion & Academic Affairs