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Session 4.1 Recruiting and Advising of the Premed Student
This session will help identify those qualities necessary for a student to be
successful in a premedical program, and ultimately in medical school. This
session will also address appropriate majors for students wishing to enter
medical school, what science courses to take, and when to take the MCAT. We
will also discuss general advice to give to the premedical student on how to
navigate the premedical curriculum.
Presenter:
Dr. Alan Biel
Dean for Research and STEM Initiatives
Lincoln Memorial University
Session 4.2
Immigration Basics for Admissions and Records Professionals
Tired of battling the alphabet soup of visas and immigration issues? Come and
learn the basics that will help you navigate commonly-encountered issues
specific to admissions and records. Topics will include language proficiency,
documentation, SEVIS record keeping, residency, and FERPA.
Presenters:
Courtney Shaffer
International Student Coordinator
Pellissippi State Community College
Session 4.3 Higher Education as a Career
Dr. Warren Nichols, president of Volunteer State Community College, will
share about his path to the presidency. Dr. Nichols has many life experiences
and career opportunities that shape not only him as a person but also influence
his leadership style. Come and learn from his experiences and gain insight as
to how you may prepare for a long term career in higher education.
Presenter:
Dr. Warren Nichols
President
Volunteer State Community College
Session 4.4
Using New and Innovative Solutions from the National Student Clearinghouse to
Improve Services While Cutting Staff Time and Cost: Including the Newest
Transcript Exchange
The National Student Clearinghouse is the acknowledged national leader in
verifying enrollment and achievement for the more than 17 million students who
attend college. This session will focus on services which can help offices
improve their efficiency while empowering students to be more informed and
responsible. This presentation will include a look at: Electronic Transcript
Exchange, Transcript Ordering, using Degree Verify as an income stream, Student
Self Service and Student Tracker.
Presenter:
Paul Taylor
Regional Director
National Student Clearinghouse
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