Advocating for College Learners: Examining Administrative Polices that Limit Access and Equity

The objective of this session is to equip participants with strategies and resources to advocate for learners when institutional policies and higher education regulations are not created in their favor. Research studies support both cross-campus collaboration and the use of data to inform and improve institutional and learner outcomes. Participants will discuss current issues impacting learners and strategies that can be used to advocate for them.

First Learning Outcome: Learn strategies to help advocate for learners 

Second Learning Outcome: Identify and connect with key players within your institution

Third Learning Outcome: How to use data to inform and improve institutional policy changes

Core Competency: Collaborative Decision-Making

Proficiency: Records & Academic Services Proficiencies

Presenter(s): 

Vanessa Jackson Campbell University School of Law

David Williams North Carolina Central University

Meredith Chilausky Campbell University School of Law