Student Success Conference 2025
A Conference for Rutgers—New Brunswick Faculty and Staff
Thursday, March 6, 2025
The Student Success Conference is an opportunity for Rutgers–New Brunswick faculty and staff to share their work, network with colleagues across departments, develop new skills, and advance student success work across the campus.
Conference Schedule:
Pre-Conference:
8:30 am - 9:00 am: Check-in, Networking, and Breakfast
Official Conference:
9:00 am - 9:35 pm: Opening Session — Livingston Hall
9:45 am - 10:35 am: Session Block I
10:45 am - 11:35 am: Session Block II
11:45 am - 1:20 pm: Lunch & Keynote Address — Livingston Hall
1:30 pm - 2:20 pm: Session Block III
2:20 pm - 2:40 pm: Wellness Break — Livingston Hall
2:50 pm - 3:40 pm: Session Block IV
3:50 pm - 4:10 pm: Success Champions & Closing Session — Livingston Hall
4:10 pm - 5:00 pm: Reception with Hors D'oeuvres and Refreshments
Keynote: Dr. Amelia Parnell
Dr. Amelia Parnell is the President of NASPA and a renowned thought leader in higher education, recognized for her expertise on emerging trends and student-centered strategies. She is a passionate advocate for using higher education as a tool for personal advancement and impact. A sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Parnell addresses topics such as college affordability, student learning outcomes, and data analytics, with her insights featured in The Wall Street Journal, Chronicle of Higher Education, and PBS NewsHour. Her keynote for the Student Success Conference, titled 4 Keys to Helping Students Succeed in a Changing Higher Education Landscape, will offer actionable insights to navigate and support student success in today’s evolving environment. She has served on the EDUCAUSE Board of Directors and chaired the Higher Education Equity Network, advancing equity and innovation. Dr. Parnell, author of You Are a Data Person, holds a Ph.D. in higher education from Florida State University and degrees in business administration from Florida A&M University.
Conference Session Topics
Presented by Rutgers community members, these sessions align with the Academic Master Plan’s goals, featuring discussions, research spotlights, upskilling sessions, and success stories to foster equity, timely graduation, and high-impact opportunities.
Monthly Student Success Workshops
As a companion to the main conference, the Student Success Workshop Series provides an opportunity to deepen and expand our work in service to our students. Through continued engagement with faculty and staff colleagues, we will share timely and relevant information, strengthen personal connections, and foster collaborations across Rutgers–New Brunswick.
