Tennessee Virtual Drive-in Workshop

Description

8:30 - 9:30 am Central Bridging the Gap: Preparing Students & School Counselors for the College Admissions Process

This session will focus on how to engage students, college admissions professionals, and external resources to build your college and career programming within your school.

Presenter:

• Dr. Katherine M. Wood, Assistant Professor/Certified Professional School Counselor, Ph.D., LCSW, Tennessee Tech University (Cookeville, TN)

9:45 - 10:15 am Central Understanding the Upcoming ACT Enhancements

This session will provide an overview of the upcoming changes to the ACT, focusing on what counselors and advisors need to know. We will discuss the key updates, their purpose, and how they will impact students and schools. This informative session is designed to keep you up to date with the latest developments and ensure you are prepared for what is ahead.

Presenter:

• Schwann Logan, Ed.S., Account Executive – Tennessee, Client Relations – Southeast Region, ACT Education Corp. (Iowa City, Iowa)

10:30 - 11:30 am Central What the FAFSA?

Last year left us thinking "What the FAFSA?" Hear how the Year 2 rollout of the revised FAFSA is going. Identify helpful resources to share with students and families. Learn how to navigate the common obstacles families are facing completing the form.

Presenters:

• Jason Seay, Senior Director of Outreach, TSAC/THEC (Nashville, TN)
• Dr. Anne Edmunds Aguirre, Associate Director of College Counseling, Father Ryan High School (Nashville, TN)

11:45 am – 12:15 pm Central Tennessee Admissions Table Talk

An opportunity for School Counselors to learn updates, have time for discussions, and ask questions with six different institutions from across the great state of Tennessee!

Moderators:

Tricia Culver, Regional Admission Counselor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Nashville, TN)

Tyler Lewelling, Assistant Director of College Counseling, Webb School of Knoxville (Knoxville, TN)

Presenters:

• Jackson State Community College - TBD
• Maryville College - TBD
• University of Memphis - TBD
• University of Tennessee, Chattanooga - TBD
• Vanderbilt University - TBD

12:15 – 12:30 pm Central Program Conclusion