Educational Forums - Round 6

Saturday, March 28, 8:30am – 9:15am

Regional and Chapter Officers: Help Chapter Members Score More Scholarships

Kristin Ware

As an officer, become a scholarship champion. Gain practical tools to mentor peers, share resources, overcome challenges, and help members apply with confidence.

Room: 308

Leading Through Change: The Art of the Strategic Pivot

H. Jessica Hargis, PhD and Rachel Bzostek Walker, PhD

Lead with confidence when change is necessary. Master the art of the strategic pivot, make tough decisions, and guide others with clarity, credibility, and trust.

Room: 309 – 310

Advisors: The Life of a Rookie Solo Advisor

Deanne Newborg

New to advising and feeling overwhelmed? Connect with peers, share challenges, and gain practical ideas for officers, engagement, inductions, and embracing progress over perfection.

Room: 314

Advisors: Access and Equity: Using Financial Aid for Membership Fees

David Mantini

Make PTK membership accessible through Financial Aid. Learn compliant, sustainable strategies, align campus partners, and leave with templates and confidence to implement immediately.

Room: 315

What’s Next? Imagining the Future – Themes 5-8

Dr. Susan Edwards, Dr. Sandra Arumugan-Osburn, Dr. Joy Moses-Hall, Dr. Dan Platt, Dr. Diego Tibaquirá, and Dr. Nancy Weissman

Join members of PTK’s Honors Program Council to learn about Themes 5-8 of the 2026/2027 Honors Study Topic.

Room: 316

Writing for the Workplace

Miranda Finn

You can write essays, but can you write emails that get answered? Master concise, professional workplace writing that communicates clearly and gets results.

Room: 317

Advisors: Fostering Student Leadership Through An Honors Seminar

Anna Gergen and Lisa Mayer, Esq.

Explore the Honors Seminar, a one-credit course on advocacy and social justice that builds communication skills and prepares you for impactful campus leadership.

Room: 318

Turning Kindness Inward

Denise Woolsey, Crystal Varney, Kelly Sukkha, Diamond Todman, and Olina Fong

Lead with kindness, starting with yourself. Discover research-backed strategies for self-care, boundaries, and balance that strengthen well-being and empower you to support others.

Room: 319 – 320

Set Sail for Joy: Discovering the Little Things That Keep Us Afloat

Brian Weaver and Miles Brown

Feeling drained in class? Discover how small, intentional choices can spark joy, deepen connection, and turn everyday learning into something energizing and meaningful.

Room: 321

The Power of Connection

Lynette Macfarlan, MA, Edu., Paije Parker, Tiffainy Searles, and Valeria Mendoza

Driven to excel? Learn how the Power of Connection fuels lasting well-being. Build authentic relationships and discover strategies that spark positivity and purpose.

Room: 322 – 323