Events: A summer academy on cultivating student success

JOIN US IN BIRMINGHAM!
2008 SUMMER ACADEMY: CULTIVATING STUDENT ACCESS & SUCCESS
"Strengthening Institutions to Improve National Competitiveness"
Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
July 20-24, 2008

Join us in historic Birmingham, Ala., nestled in the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains for the 2008 Summer Academy! This unique event brings together teams from colleges and universities in a collaborative and dynamic setting. With the aid of expert consultants and a rich array of working sessions, teams create action plans to increase access and success for students of color and other historically underserved populations in higher education. The Summer Academy allows participating teams to create positive change throughout an institution's campus while contributing to national higher education best practices for student success.

The following are some of the Summer Academy's most beneficial features:

Strategic conversations and action planning
Institutional and cross-institutional teamwork
Tailored workshops and plena