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Maximizing Your Retention Efforts: A Cross-Functional Approach to Student Success
Recorded On: 11/13/2023
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Norma Nuñez-Pacheco
Director of Academic Advising & Retention
Kennesaw State University
Norma Nuñez-Pacheco(she/her) serves as the Director of Academic Advising & Retention for Owl Advising at Kennesaw State University. She is also a Doctoral candidate in College Student Affairs Administration at the University of Georgia. Her research interests include Latinx students, access, and retention strategies. Her dissertation explores the experiences of higher education professionals that support undocumented Latinx students in Georgia.
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Madison Tigert
Academic Advisor for College of Science and Math
Kennesaw State University
Madison Tigert (she/her) is an Academic Advisor in the College of Science & Mathematics at Kennesaw State University. She primarily serves Biology students, and she is passionate about mental health, student development theory, and the overall well-being of the student population. Madison holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health and is currently enrolled in the Master of Educational Leadership.
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Cheree Copeland
Career and Internship Advisor & Part-Time Instructor of Business Professionalism
Kennesaw State University
Cheree Copeland, a Black, first-generation, first-year doctoral student, is currently enrolled in the College Student Affairs Administration (CSAA-D) Doctoral Program at the University of Georgia. Holding a Master of Science in Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University Bloomington and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Valdosta State University, Cheree brings a wealth of academic background to her current pursuit. Cheree's professional journey has been diverse, encompassing roles in various student-focused areas across multiple states—Indiana, Maryland, Tennessee, and Georgia. Her experience spans Housing and Residence Life, New Student Orientation, Leadership Development, and Student Success, culminating in her current position as a Career and Internship Advisor for the Department of Career Planning and Development at Kennesaw State University. In this role, Cheree specifically focuses on developing Coles College of Business students. Driven by a deep passion for ensuring students undergo a transformative college experience Cheree eagerly embraces her role in fostering career development. Stepping into her position with enthusiasm, she looks forward to forging collaborative partnerships with students and contributing significantly to their personal and professional growth.
We frequently hear “retention is everyone’s job,” but often, we have a small office or group of professionals championing these efforts. Presenters will explore the successes and challenges of instituting retention-based practices between academic and student affairs. Participants are encouraged to attend this presentation and learn about the efforts at Kennesaw State University while engaging in conversation about the retention climate at their institution.