2023 Institute for a College-Going Culture
2023 GEAR UP Kentucky
Institute for a College-Going Culture
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
The Campbell House | Lexington, KY
Institute Agenda for Educators
All sessions listed below are taking place in the Barn Ballroom.
| 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Registration + Pastries & Coffee |
| 9:30-10:30 a.m. |
Welcome & Setting the Stage |
| 10:30 a.m.-Noon | Session 1, featuring Chris Collins Note: Dr. Thompson's invitation-only session is in The Barrel Room. |
| Noon-1:30 p.m. | Awards Luncheon + Plenary Speaker Joaquin Zihuatanejo |
| 1:30-2:25 p.m. | Session 2, featuring Joaquin Zihuatanejo |
| 2:30-3:25 p.m. | Session 3, featuring Carlos "Chu" Ojeda, Jr. |
| 3:30-4:00 p.m. | Closing Keynote Speaker Lilyan Prado Carrillo + Snacks |
The Institute for a College-Going Culture will inspire and equip you with motivation, tools, and strategies to:
- Connect/reconnect with your purpose;
- Engage and support students in discovering and pursuing their purpose, especially as it pertains to future postsecondary paths; and
- Assist in creating a purpose-driven community and cultivating a sense of belonging within your school, campus, or organization.
6 hours of EILA credit available! Pick up your certificate at the end of the day.