NEACRAO 2018 Annual Conference

Reverse College Day (RCD)

Schedule of Events8–11 a.m. Registration open8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Exhibit area open9–9:45 a.m. Continental breakfast 9:45–10:30 a.m. Opening session and Keynote10:30–11:50 a.m. College fair for school counselors High school counselors can visit with representatives from over 100 regional colleges and universities.12–1 p.m. Luncheon and raffleSchool counselors and admissions counselors gather for the annual RCD luncheon, announcement of student scholarship recipients, and the College/University Swag Raffle.1:15–2:15 p.m. Concurrent sessions A & B Descriptions on next page.2:25–3:25 p.m. Concurrent sessions C & D Descriptions on next page.4–6 p.m. NEACRAO Welcome ReceptionAll RCD attendees and early NEACRAO conference arrivals are welcome at the NEACRAO Welcome Reception. Debrief from the day, gear up for the conference to come, or just enjoy some refreshments and a beautiful view!

Join us at the stunning Newport, RI Marriott!

Keynote Speaker

of her residency, working in College and University Mental Health. Her career began at Wellesley College, a smaller liberal arts college for women, and after twelve years there she moved into a full-time position at Boston University before coming to Harvard in early 2012. Barbara was initially a full-time psychiatrist at Harvard, meeting with close to 500 students/year, until three years ago when she moved into a leadership position.

Besides her work as a clinician, Barbara has a son who is a sophomore in college so she’s had recent experience going through the process of applying to college, not to mention the challenges of raising a teenager.

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Photo courtesy of Discover Newport

Barbara Lewis is a

Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist who is currently the Chief of Counseling andMental Health Services at Harvard University, where she leads a staff of 50 clinicians. She has spent her entire career, and part

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1:15–2:15 p.m. Session A(concurrent session)Disability Services:  Helping Students & Parents Transition from High School to CollegeFor students utilizing disability services in high school, understanding the difference between the K-12 school experience and the college experience, especially regarding the laws, is key to a smooth transition. Come and learn about some of the important differences that may pose some challenges as students move into college, as well as some strategies while working with students and parents during their college search process.Presenter: Darcy Murphy, Director of Disability Services, Rivier University

1:15–2:15 p.m. Session B(concurrent session)An Effective Framework for MentoringMentoring is understood to be an important part of personal and professional growth but it’s often unclear how to actually DO it! As a school counselor, you are also in a position to help your students understand how mentoring can benefit them during their college years. This workshop will provide a framework for mentoring that is practical for high school counselors as you seek to develop in both your career and in your effective guidance with students.Presenter: Sharon Carlson, Director of School Relations, Gordon College

Reverse College Day (RCD) Sessions2:25–3:25 p.m. Session C(concurrent session)Understanding the SAT® Suite of Assessments to Support College and Career Readiness for All StudentsIn this session, participants will learn about the SAT Suite of Assessments and walk away with a clear understanding of how to interpret all of the scores and benchmarks. Participants will also learn about the benefits attached to the SAT Suite of Assessments and the free resources available through the College Board to support them in their work including AP Potential™, Official SAT® Practice through Khan Academy®, and Roadmap to Careers. Presenter:Dena Soled Johnson, Director, K12 Services, College Board

2:25–3:25 p.m. Session D(concurrent session)Student Success is Your Success: Tracking College Enrollment & Reverse TransferNeed more information on your graduates or transfers? Wonder how colleges can help students who enroll byt do not complete their degree? Our partner high schools and colleges know we offer data on student enrollment and automation focused on student success. You will learn about our StudentTracker services, Reverse Transfer processes and our electronic transcript delivery. Come join the conversation.

Presenters:Heather Smith, Senior Consultant, National Student Clearinghouse Sue Ledwell, Director Business Development, National Student Clearinghouse

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