During the Transforming Rural Students' Success Symposium, participants will explore the distinct challenges rural students face in their pursuit of attaining a college degree. Emphasizing the importance of equity, participants will explore the unique perspectives rural students bring to campus and the role of higher education professionals in fostering rural student success. Participants will have an opportunity to apply their professional skills to rural student case studies by considering how to offer tailored academic and career support to this population of students. The session concludes with actionable steps to strengthen rural student support and foster ongoing collaboration.

Agenda:

• 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Keynote presentation (virtual and in-person)
• 12:30 to 1:30: Lunch and table discussions (in-person)
• 1:45 to 3: Concluding workshop: identifying and supporting rural students via case studies (in-person)

Presenter: Dani McCauley, Instructional Designer, Center for eLearning Initiatives

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