In partnership with the Ad Astra Conference and CollegeNET, a faculty, staff and high school counselor program will take place from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, October 26. This is a great opportunity for you to hear about how you can help contribute to the success of our first-generation students.

Below is the tentative schedule for the the faculty, staff and high school counselor program. The schedule is subject to change without notice.


 Faculty/Staff/High School Counselor Schedule

SPECIAL SESSION: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Check-in & Welcome
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Keynote Address
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Educational Session Block #1

  • First-Generation Coordination Council Panel
  • WSU Student Panel: "What I Wish I Would Have Learned in HS"
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Educational Session Block #2

  • Teaching the First-Generation Student
  • Wichita State TRIO Programs
  • Walking in their Shoes
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Educational Session Block #3

  • Wichita State Resources for Students
  • National Landscape for Serving First-Generation Students
  • Microaggressions in the Classroom
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Closing Session
3:00 p.m. Departure