Guiding the Way to Inclusion (GWI) 

Thanks to everyone who attended the 2011 Guiding the Way to Inclusion Workshop in Chicago! The program proved to be very beneficial, as it challenged attendees to think critically about new ways to work with underrepresented student populations and provided an assortment of opportunities—fusing educational content with individual goals and institution-specific strategies.   Registration for this year's workshop included 109 individuals from across the US—making for a geographically diverse group that brought a vast array of knowledge and experiences to the table.  We look forward to seeing you in Houston, TX for GWI 2012!   

Acknowledgments:

NACAC is grateful to the following organizations for their generous sponsorship of GWI 2011—support that allowed us to provide attendees with a conference rich in programming and networking opportunities.   

                                                                 


 In addition to the unique plenary/educational sessions that were offered, GWI utilized mentor groups to enrich the attendee experience.  Led by veterans in the profession, the mentor groups not only provided structured time to reflect upon individual sessions, but they also served as a channel through which attendees were able to network with colleagues from across the country.

NACAC would like to extend a special thanks to our 2011 GWI mentors: 

• Adele Brumfield, University of Wisconsin/Madison (WI) 
• DeAngela Burns-Wallace, University of Missouri-Columbia (MI)
• Fay Butler, LaGuardia Community College (NY)
• Omar Correa, Monmouth College (IL)
• Vern Granger, University of Tennessee (TN)
• Deborah Santiago, ¡Excelencia! in Education (DC)
• J. Leon Washington, Lehigh University (PA)

We'd also like to thank out outstanding group of presenters for their time, energy and expertise they brought to GWI 2011:

• Steve Syverson, Lawrence University (WI)
• Carmen Lopez, College Horizons (NM)
• Adrienne Keene, Harvard University (MA)
• Chris Broughton, The Cristo Rey Network (IL)
• Jason Chan, Loyola University Chicago (IL)
• Aliza Gilbert, Highland Park High School (IL)
• Monica Green, Hanover College (IN)
• Adrienne Stinson, Bryn Athyn College (PA)
• Diane Ward, Jobs for the Future (MA)

PowerPoint Presentations:

Building a Strategic Diversity Recruitment Plan
Omar Correa, Monmouth College (IL)
Vern Granger, University of Tennessee (TN)

Collaboration between the Admission and Financial Aid Office
Omar Correa, Monmouth College (IL)

Community-Based Organizations and Students of Color in the Admission Process
DeAngela Burns-Wallace, University of Missouri-Columbia (MO)

Culturally-Relevant Strategies to Facilitate Asian American and Pacific Islander Student Success
Jason Chan, Loyola University Chicago (IL)

Ensuring America's Future: Understanding Latino Students Today
Deborah Santiago, ¡Excelencia! in Education (DC)

Getting from Here to There: Overcoming Obstacles to Access for First-Generation and Underrepresented College Students
Fay Butler, LaGuardia Community College (NY)

Helping Unauthorized Students Recognize the College Dream
Aliza Gilbert, Highland Park High School (IL)

Looking for Paths in the Wilderness: Making Sense Out of Diversity Recruitment
DeAngela Burns-Wallace, University of Missouri (MI)
J. Leon Washington, Lehigh University (PA)

Messaging for African American Males
Vern Granger, University of Tennessee (TN)

Minority Recruitment and Retention for Predominantly White Institutions in Homogeneous Communities and Regions
Monica Green, Hanover College (IN)
Adrienne Stinson, Bryn Athyn College (PA)

Nation Building Through Education: Meeting the Recruitment, Retention and Graduation Needs of Native American Students
Steve Syverson, Lawrence University (WI)
Carmen Lopez, College Horizons (NM)
Adrienne Keene, Harvard University (MA)

Standardized Testing - Challenges and Opportunities
Steve Syverson , Lawrence University (WI)

Turning Up the Heat on the Melting Pot-Effective Ways to Increase Diversity on Your Campus
J. Leon Washington, Lehigh University (PA)

Using Technology and Data in Recruitment
Omar Correa, Monmouth College, (IL)

2011 GWI Agenda