Warhawk Success Conference 2025

Join Ken and Amy to discuss what they learned from the summer 2024 Faculty College workshops about creative more effective assignments. They innovated this idea in their courses by re-evaluating what an effective assignment looks like and what it accomplishes in the course Learning Outcomes. Ken and Amy emphasize the balance between "innovation" and "sustainable workload" to ensure that any revisions make the course better.

Building on the keynote address, this interactive breakout session dives deeper into strategies for addressing imposter phenomenon. Through self-reflection exercises and real-world case studies, you’ll explore actionable ways to support yourself and your students in recognizing and managing feelings of imposter phenomenon. Walk away with practical tools and insights to foster confidence and resilience, empowering both personal growth and student success. 

We are fortunate to have many technologies available to use on campus, but how and when can you make the best use of each one? Join us to hear from the platform experts and get your questions answered! We will have representation from Navigate, Stellic, Connect2, Canvas, and ITS.

Explore ways to support the success of military-affiliated students on campus by understanding their unique challenges and leveraging their strengths. This session will focus on practical strategies to foster a supportive environment that enhances academic success for this diverse student population.

Conversations are the foundation of trust, yet navigating difficult ones can test even seasoned professionals. Inspired by David Brooks' "How to Know a Person", this session offers practical strategies for approaching challenging dialogues with empathy and authenticity. Attendees will learn how to foster trust, create safe spaces for connection, and build stronger relationships across all levels of UW-Whitewater.

Undergraduate Research & Creativity is not something that happens only outside of the classroom. In this panel discussion instructors with extensive experience will discuss how they have brought research, creativity and civic involvement into the classroom through Corse Based Undergraduate Research, CURE. While serving as a High Impact Practice, these projects allow students hands on experience and engagement in the classroom and community.

Join R.J. and Tom for a discussion on the Academic Probation/Dismissal process and how it relates to the SAP appeal for the Financial Aid Office. This session will focus on how Academic Standards works and how the Financial Aid office is an integral part of students' paths to success.

Exploring unique lessons learned from both athletics and education, this presentation provides a framework through which we can all serve the whole student, encourage lifelong improvement, and guide Warhawk excellence. Attendees will learn new perspectives and support strategies to apply in their interactions with students resulting in the successful achievement of long-term goals. Calling upon experiences from a high school educator/coach turned college advisor/coach, staff and faculty will be provided insight on how a thoughtful game plan helps students prepare for progress, navigate challenges, and turn small steps into strong strides of success.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the landscape of higher education, offering powerful tools for learning, research, and productivity. This session introduces the basics of AI, explores its opportunities and challenges, and provides guidance on using it ethically. Join us to uncover how AI can be leveraged responsibly to support academic success and prepare students for a technology-driven future.

This presentation will offer a critical examination of the notion of civil discourse and will provide a foundational understanding of the importance of having difficult conversations in educational spaces. Guidelines and tools will be offered for improving facilitation skills.

Join a diverse group of UWW Faculty and Staff panelists as they reflect on their experiences navigating different stages of career progression and parenthood. This session is focused on building a supportive community, strengthening confidence, and promoting personal development through conversations about shared experiences, fresh insights, emotional encouragement, and practical problem-solving. Before being able to support students' success and confidence, staff and faculty need to feel supported and confident. Attendees will also be given the opportunity to actively engage in discussions. 

This session will discuss the pilot "Peer Engagement Program" (PEP). This program is designed to help the Chancellor's initiative to increase student retention and student feeling of belonging. We aim to help students become more involved across campus and with each other.

This session will explore how the Children's Center supports student employees throughout their journey, from onboarding to graduation. Participants will gain insights into effective strategies for fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture, mentoring student employees while helping them to develop transferable skills to enhance their career readiness. The short presentation will be followed by a collaborative roundtable discussion, providing an opportunity to share successes and challenges with colleagues from across campus and exchange ideas for improving student employee support.

This presentation will focus on the inception of Success Coaching at UW-W this year, what it has to offer students, and how faculty staff can further enhance student learning and success through collaboration and knowledge sharing. Attendees will be introduced to various tools/resources, and become familiar with the Pillars of Success model.

During the Fall 2024 semester, the University Library staff mapped library services to the four dimensions of the Whitewater Student Success Framework. Through this process, the Library identified how our services, resources, instruction and space support students across all four dimensions. This articulated how the Library's actions contribute to student success. Metrics for evaluating and assessing these efforts were identified, and in some cases created, to review and revise our work. The process framed for staff throughout the unit why their individual efforts are valuable to a student's overall success.