Trends and Solutions to Increase Student Engagement
Includes a Live Web Event on 11/13/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)
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Looking for ways to continue to increase student engagement at your institution?
Join this session for insights into trends and learn about the ways other institutions have addressed the student engagement challenge. We’ll cover overarching trends we’re seeing in student engagement, how technology is shifting strategies, and ways that higher education institutions are using technology to take engagement to the next level.
This session is sponsored by Ready Education
Courtney Spivak Smith, Ed.D.
Director of Student Connection and Community
Arizona State University
Looking for ways to continue to increase student engagement at your institution?
Join this session for insights on trends and hear about ways that other institutions have solved the student engagement challenge. We’ll cover overarching trends we’re seeing in student engagement, how technology is shifting strategies, and ways that higher education institutions are using technology to take engagement to the next level.
Leave the webinar with ideas that you can implement at your institution to enhance the student experience, learn how institutions continue to get students’ attention, and ways to encourage engagement throughout the year.
Jack Crone
Coordinator, Student Involvement and Traditions
Carnegie Mellon University
Joining the team in July 2021, Jack serves as the event management and training coordinator. Within his role, Jack serves as the primary advisor to the Activities Board, while also assisting with other large-scale campus events and initiatives. He also aids student organizations through their development and event planning. Jack earned a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Florida and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky.
Paige Cook
Associate Director of Student Activities and Greek Life
Gettysburg College
Paige Cook serves as the Associate Director of Student Activities and Greek Life at Gettysburg College. In her professional role, Paige is responsible for the primary oversight of Gettysburg College’s CampusGroups platform, the large-scale social programming on campus, the Multicultural Greek Council, and more. Outside of the workplace, she enjoys drawing, reading, and spending time with her cats!
Mirko Widenhorn, Ed.D.
Vice President of Marketing
Ready Education
Dr. Mirko Widenhorn joined Ready Education in 2024, bringing over twenty years of experience in higher education and education technology to his role as Vice President of Marketing. At Ready, he focuses on enhancing the client experience, supporting product marketing needs, and providing thought leadership on student engagement and student success. He regularly presents at conferences worldwide on topics pertaining to enrollment, student engagement, and student success. Mirko holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Wilkes University, an M.A. from the College of Europe (Belgium), and a B.A. from Drew University.
No credits are offered for this event.