Student Success Summit
The Student Success Summit at the University of South Alabama connects students with University resources while fostering meaningful relationships among students, faculty, and staff. This annual event is a collaboration of Second Year Experience, the Black Faculty and Staff Association, and Student Academic Success.
Highlights of the Summit Include:
- Crafting Your Personal Mission Statement - A guide that can be reflected on throughout your academic journey to keep you motivated and on the right path!
- The Game of Life - The Office of Financial Aid is going to show you how to spend your money wisely in order to save for your future!
- Peer Panel - An opportunity to discuss with peers about perseverance through challenges and how they have created a sense of belonging on campus
- Resource Fair - Connect with departments on campus to ensure a great academic year!
We will have Taco Mama for lunch and a special treat from Jefe Paletas in the afternoon!
Details
Location: Marx Library (Starts in the Learning Commons)
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lunch will be served to kick off the summit and refreshments will be available throughout the day!
Keynote Speaker
Mr. Clyde Higgs is a former USA Board of Trustees member, an alumni of the University of South Alabama, and President and CEO of Atlanta Beltline Inc. In addition to overseeing the company, Higgs works to expand ABI’s strong working relationships with private and public partners across the region, state and nation. Higgs brings 20 years’ experience in economic development, real estate, intellectual property, technology, strategic planning, design, real estate development, grant and donor funding, and government relations, with a diversity of projects including those that specialize in urban innovation, science and technology. Check out this article Check out this article to learn more about his journey here at South Alabama.
2023 Summit
The University of South Alabama Black Faculty and Staff Association and the USA Mitchell College of Business are hosting the second annual Education Retention Summit from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 1, at the Mitchell Center Grand Globe Lobby. The summit is free and open to all South Alabama students.
2022 Summit
The Black Faculty and Staff Association is hosting an inaugural Education Summit on Retention for underrepresented students enrolled at the University of South Alabama.
Student Testimony
"Attending the Student Academic Success Summit led me to having a brighter view of college and extracurriculars. Many engaging discussions were made, but the one that stuck to me most was the one about PURPOSE. Finding a meaning behind your actions would uncover your impact to the world. Furthermore, the Summit gave me the opportunity to connect with individuals that opened doors to various stepping-stones, and having hands-on resources with it all. Undoubtedly, this experience impacted my footprint I’ve left for all."
- Tamia Johnson
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