Past Webinars

Overview

Past Webinars

Recordings of past webinars, plus related SREB resources on these education topics

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OER in Dual and Concurrent Enrollment Programs
Current Practice and Best Practice

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This webinar presented early findings from a current study funded by the Midwestern Higher Education Compact and the Southern Regional Education Board to examine the current use of open educational resources in dual and concurrent enrollment courses. The webinar also explored best practices and lessons learned from states and dual enrollment partnerships pioneering these efforts.

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Dr. Armon Perry

Student Debt & Faculty Diversity
SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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In this webinar, SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program alumni discussed why addressing the student debt crisis is a key component of diversifying the graduate school pipeline and ultimately diversifying the professoriate, as well as thoughts on how systemic policy change can help address this issue.

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Education Recovery Process Guide
K-12

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As recovery funding flows to states, districts, colleges and schools from ESSER 1, 2 and 3, SREB is publishing a Recovery Response Protocol to help education leaders tasked with creating plans to use the funding. 

This webinar reviewed the guidance in three phases: 1) serving immediate needs,  2) innovative planning for systematic improvement, and 3) assessing the effectiveness of programs and adjusting as needed. 

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Education Recovery Process Guide
Postsecondary

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As recovery funding flows to states, districts, colleges and schools from ESSER 1, 2 and 3, SREB is publishing a Recovery Response Protocol to help education leaders tasked with creating plans to use the funding. 

This webinar reviewed the guidance in three phases: 1) serving immediate needs,  2) innovative planning for systematic improvement, and 3) assessing the effectiveness of programs and adjusting as needed. 

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How States and Schools Can Use New Federal Relief Funds

How States and Schools Can Use New Federal Relief Funds

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Federal COVID-19 relief packages have delivered an unprecedented infusion of funding to states and local education agencies, leaving leaders with key decisions on how best to spend the money. Hear from the Southern Regional Education Board and FutureEd about how state and local governments can spend the new funding to support students and schools—and the restrictions that federal law places on spending. 

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Considerations for a Post-Pandemic Higher Education

Considerations for a Post-Pandemic Higher Education
Emerge Stronger Webinar Series

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This opening session of the series provided an overview of the systemic challenges colleges and universities already faced that have become more pronounced because of the pandemic. During this session, participants learned about emerging trends in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and case studies of transformative approaches that address near-term challenges and long-term sustainability

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Dr. Torrie Cropps

Mentoring 101: Navigating Academia
SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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Mentorship serves as a crucial support for students as they navigate graduate school and enter the professoriate. But understanding how to build a strong mentor/mentee relationship isn’t always easy. Featuring former SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Faculty Mentor of the Year award winners in conversation with their mentees, this webinar featured advice on how to get the most out of a mentoring relationship from both perspectives.

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Dr. Christopher Whitt

The Future of Faculty Diversity (Part 2): Faculty Retention
SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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In this webinar, SREB-DSP alumni from across the higher education spectrum discussed the importance of faculty diversity and shared thoughts on how institutions can better retain diverse graduate students and faculty.

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Dr. Kent Smith

The Future of Faculty Diversity (Part 1): Graduate Student & Faculty Recruitment
SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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In this webinar, panelists from across the higher education spectrum discussed the importance of faculty diversity and shared thoughts on how institutions can better recruit diverse graduate students and faculty.

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Dr. Loretta Neal McGregor

Moms of Color in Academia – Navigating Grad School
SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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This conversation-oriented panel brought together former SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program graduates to share their experiences and advice on navigating graduate school and academia as a mom of color. Panelists discussed a variety of topics including how to advocate for resources as a new mom, how to address childcare challenges, resources to seek out within your institution, how to build a supportive network/community, and how to juggle school and life.