University of Connecticut, Student Union 

   2060 Hillside Rd, Storrs, CT 06268

8:30-9:00 Coffee & Check-in SU 330/331 

9:00-9:15 Welcome SU 330/331 

• Kari Suderley, President, NEACEP Board of Directors

• Dr. Amit Savkar, Interim Associate Vice Provost CETL , University of Connecticut 

9:15-10:00 Plenary Session SU 330/331 

10:00-10:15 Visit sponsor tables SU 310 

10:15-11:10 Concurrent Session One 

• Research From the Stakeholder Perspective (Research), Teri St. Pierre, University of Maine at Presque Isle, Maine SU 325 

• Echoes of Excellence: UConn Early College Experience Alumni Moderated Panel (Early College T&L), Todd Blodgett & Carissa Rutkauskas, University of Connecticut, Connecticut SU 304A 

• NACEP is Here for You! Let’s Collaborate & Innovate! (Program Support & Resources), Andrea Roma, National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships, New York SU 304B 

• Improving Early College Access for All through a Collaborative Initiative by a State University (Early College & Policy), Olcay Yavuz & Dr. Trudy Milburn, Southern Connecticut State University, Connecticut SU 304C 

• Disrupting Racist Systems: Reimagining Early College Success for Students of Color (Early College & Equity), Kelley Gangi & Dr. Declan O'Connor, Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP), Massachusetts SU 318/319 

11:10-12:00 Lunch & Visit sponsor tables SU 310 

12:00-12:55 Concurrent Session Two 

• Exploring the Perspectives of Students and School Counselors on Advanced Course Patterns in Connecticut (Early College T&L),  Olcay Yavuz, Eric Loken, John Settlage, Meg E. Bishop, Richard Baidoo, & Aaron Richardson, Southern Connecticut State University, Connecticut SU 325 

• Lessons from Implementing an Educator Pathway: Educators Rising’s experiences in the field (Early College T&L), Dr. Blake Noel, PDK International, Washington, DC SU 304A 

• Mythbusting: Use Data Instead of Misconceptions to Promote Equitable Dual Enrollment Policies and Practices (Early College & Equity), Amy Hubbard, University of Maine System/NACEP Research Commission, Maine SU 304C 

• Walking in Both Worlds: Preparing Students to Simultaneously Navigate Diverse Learning Landscapes (Early College T&L), Kristin Stryker, Laura Buffi, & Melissa Jacobs, EASTCONN, Connecticut SU 318/19 

• Collaborative and Developmental Advising through Career Pathways (Early College T&L), Seth Ordway, University of Maine, Maine SU 304B 

12:55-1:10 Visit sponsor tables SU 310 

1:10-2:05 Concurrent Session Three 

• Supporting our ML Population: Early College Programs and Supports (Early College T&L), Amie Capodanno, Waltham Public Schools, Massachusetts SU 304A 

• Don’t Just Give Them Credit - Give Them Recognition (Early College T&L), Todd Olsen & Lucy Watson, Utah Valley University, Utah SU 325 

• Targeted Support for CTEs: How providing a dedicated early college access coach opens doors for high school seniors in trade occupations (Early College & Equity), Carrie Emerson & Kelly Breton, Southern Maine Community College, Maine SU 304C 

• CT State Community College - Early College Program; Past, Present and Future (Early College & Policy), Karen Hynick, Ed.D., CEO, CT State Quinebaug Valley; H. Justin Moore, Ph.D., School Dean of Engineering and Technology; Sarah E. Gager, Dean of Student Affairs, CT State Naugatuck Valley; Antonio Santiago, Ed.D., Dean, CT State Naugatuck Valley/Danbury; T. J. Barber, Campus Associate Dean of Student Development/Student Affairs, CT State Manchester; Celia Carvalho-Rubino, Coordinator of Dual Enrollment & CCP Programs, CT State Gateway; Blayre L. Millo, Campus Director of College Access & Outreach, CT State Naugatuck Valley; & Mathew Baker, Coordinator of Dual Enrollment, CT State Norwalk SU 304B 

2:10-2:25 Closing remarks: Leaving Note & Door Prizes (must be present to win) SU 330/331 

• Certificates of Attendance available at this time 

NEACEP Conference Lounge & Workroom - SU 303

***schedule subject to change***