Educational Forums - Round 4

Friday, March 27, 4:30pm – 5:15pm

LEGO® Leadership Lab: Discover Your Genius, Chart Your Course

Dr. Michael Troy Shell

Set sail like Baltimore’s clipper ships. Build LEGO® models, discover the 6 Working Genius roles, and chart a leadership course for unstoppable chapter success.

Room: 309 – 310

Advisors: The Scholarship Mentor Part 2

Laurie Brown and Heather Johnson

Join an interactive Q&A on The Scholarship Mentor Effect. Hear insider tips from PTK staff, advisors, and scholars on coaching students toward standout applications.

Room: 314

Advisors: Breaking Barriers, Building Leaders: Transformation Collaboration with Traditional & Incarcerated PTK Students

Michael J. Wyly, MFA

Explore a transformative PTK model engaging justice-impacted students through leadership, mentorship, and collaboration, demonstrating how compassionate scholarship changes lives on and beyond campus.

Room: 315

What’s Next? Imagining the Future – Themes 1-4

Dr. Susan Edwards, Dr. Sandra Arumugan-Osburn, Prof. Mat Hermann, Prof. Julie Rancilio, Dr. Ryan Ruckel, and Prof. Amy Winters

Join members of PTK’s Honors Program Council to learn about Themes 1-4 of the 2026/2027 Honors Study Topic.

Room: 316

How to Standout in the Workplace

Dr. Jay Allen

Learn from a college president what makes leaders invaluable. Discover the traits that set you apart, boost performance, and make you impossible to replace.

Room: 317

Collecting Experiences: Making Every Experience Count

Lisa Hamilton and Jaclyn Labozzetta

Turn your academic and PTK experiences into career-ready skills. Learn to showcase leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking to stand out in resumes and interviews.

Room: 318

BYOB: Bring Your Own Background (Common App)

Jacob Boillat and Batanya Gipson

Your story is enough. Explore how your unique path, along with Common App tools, can help you confidently navigate the transfer process with authenticity.

Room: 319 – 320

Listening: A Leadership Superpower

Dr. Adrienne Barkley Giffin

Unlock the power of listening to lead with impact. Practice real strategies, build engagement, and leave with a clear plan to put one new leadership habit into action.

Room: 321

Maximize Your Membership: Strategic Self-Promotion for PTK Scholars

Sherry Hall and Dr. Kim Copeland

Maximize your PTK membership through intentional engagement, leadership, and mentorship and learn to strategically promote yourself to stand out with colleges, scholarships, and employers.

Room: 322 – 323

The Importance of Listening to Hear

Terri Sanders

Think you’re a good listener? Go deeper. Discover how to truly hear, engage, and respond in ways that build trust and speak volumes.

Room: 324