Educational Forums - Round 2
Thursday, March 26, 4:15pm – 5:00pm
Advisors: Your First Year Unlocked: The Advisor Roadmap
Ashley Tkach and Whitney Young
Navigate the advisor year with confidence. Get a month-by-month roadmap covering recruitment, inductions, scholarships, hallmarks, and milestone plus a printable timeline to stay ahead.
Room: 308
Keeping it 100: A Down-to-Earth Guide to the Honors in Action Process
Dr. Susan Edwards
Learn how to master the Honors in Action process and how Honors Study Topic research + Action = Impact.
Room: 309 – 310
Advisors: The Scholarship Mentor Part 1
Laurie Brown
Scholarship success starts with a champion. Learn how a dedicated Scholarship Mentor transformed results and how PTK training and support can spark that success on your campus
Room: 314
Ready or Not: From Hashtags to Hiring Managers – Bridging the gap between PTK roles and workplace reality
Ronda D. Hayes
Step into the workplace ready from day one. Learn the behaviors employers expect—clear thinking, accountability, adaptability, and confident communication—to consistently contribute and deliver results.
Room: 315
Turning PTK Experiences into Graduate-Level Opportunities
Audre Knecht
Turn your PTK experience into opportunity. Hear a PTK alumna’s graduate school success story and gain practical tips for resumes, interviews, and advancing your education or career.
Room: 316
Pick Me! Pick Me!
Lindsey A. Dodson
Strengthen your transfer, scholarship, and internship applications with clear writing do’s and don’ts, guidance on recommendations, and insight into the PTK All-USA process.
Room: 317
Advisors: Partnering for Transfer Success: Admissions Perspectives for PTK Advisors
Paul Singh and 4-Year Admissions Representatives
A panel of admissions professionals offers actionable guidance to help PTK advisors effectively navigate transfer pathways and maximize scholarship opportunities for their students.
Room: 318
Time Management is a Waste of Time!
Terri Sanders
Rethink time management. Discover why you can’t control time, but can control priorities, and learn practical strategies to allocate your energy where it matters most.
Room: 319 – 320
Embedding Ethics: Navigating Information Literacy in the Digital Labyrinth
Brian Weaver, Rachelle Reppe, and Sterling Clark
Lead responsibly in the AI era. Explore ethical technology use, digital literacy, and lateral reading skills to strengthen source evaluation and critical thinking in everyday decisions.
Room: 321
Learning from Failure: I Lost on Jeopardy! but I also Won
Stephanie Hull
When a lifelong dream flops, what’s next? Hear Stephanie’s Jeopardy! story and discover how failure can spark growth, resilience, and unexpected community.
Room: 322 – 323
Nonpartisan Student Voter Engagement: Empowering PTK Members as Civic Leaders and Leveraging Strategic Partnerships
Laurie Sherman, Alicia Vallette, and Eylana Goffe
Discover how CCRI’s Pi Omicron chapter leveraged ALL IN partnerships to elevate civic engagement, strengthen campus and community collaboration, and achieve award-winning impact.
Room: 324