Artificial Intelligence and the Next Generation of Higher Ed: Engage
Thursday, February 26th at 12 p.m.
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Presenter: Erik Trump, Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Description: This presentation offers a high-level look at how some colleges are using AI in the admissions process, along with practical considerations for what that does—and does not—mean for applicants. It also outlines thoughtful ways high school counselors and students might use AI to support college research and application preparation, while noting important cautions and limits.
Erik is the Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and a Professor of Political Science at Saginaw State Valley University. He has spent the last three years generating campus conversations about the use of AI in classrooms and everyday life, and what it means for the future of education.
Beyond the U.S.: Counseling Students on College Options Abroad
Friday, February 27th at 12 p.m.
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Presenter: Malin Halladay Aladlouni, Associate Dean of College Counseling at Cranbrook Schools
Description: Malin Halladay Aladlouni will present on how counselors can support students who want to attend college outside the United States. She will discuss reasons why students might consider studying abroad, as well as the similarities and differences in these higher education systems. application requirements for various countries and resources for counselors. Destinations introduced will include Canada, the UK, Ireland, Spain, France, Australia, Hong Kong, and the Middle East.
Malin is an Associate Dean of College Counseling at Cranbrook Schools and serves on the International ACAC, where she volunteers as a Scholar Mentor and serves on the Support, Access & Success Committee, which provides professional development to counselors from under-resourced schools in developing countries. Malin also volunteers with the Matchlighters Scholars Program. Her focus on International Education helps her students become more aware of opportunities abroad.
Brainstorming Tips for Savvy Counselors: Great Results in Limited Time
Wednesday, March 4th at 12 p.m.
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Presenter: Susan Knoppow, CEO and co-founder of WOW Writing Workshop
Description: Whether your students approach college applications with confidence or concern, essay writing can be a challenge. Join Wow CEO Susan Knoppow for an interactive session on the art of helping students tap into their authentic stories. She will share a framework for overcoming obstacles large and small, from students who think they have nothing interesting to say to parents who interfere and undermine your authority. Brainstorming can be empowering and engaging, leading to better essays, more confident students, and time management wins for you. Free resources too.
Susan Knoppow is the CEO and co-founder of WOW Writing Workshop. She created a simple ten-step process for writing college essays. Thousands of students, counselors, independent educational consultants, and essay experts have used the WOW Method to master the essay writing process.