Session 12: Building Engagement and Attainment for Minority Students

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The Building Engagement and Attainment in Minority Students (BEAMS) project has helped minority-serving institutions improve student learning. Project staff and campus representatives will discuss best practices in data collection and assessment, project implementation, and short-term outcomes. Hear about experiences in data-informed change initiatives and the ways your institution can learn from the experiences of BEAMS campuses.

Presenters:
Lacey Leegwater, director of programs and planning, Institute for Higher Education Policy, Washington, D.C.
Brian Bridges, associate director, Center for Racial and Ethnic Equity, American Council on Ed and BEAMS consultant, Washington, D.C.
Alexei Matveev, associate director, institutional effectiveness and assessment, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Va.
John Melendez, interim vice president for student affairs, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, N.J.