Schedule

Join us for a day of expert-led sessions focused on student wellness, resilience, and inclusive housing practices.

Stay tuned for additional details, including speakers and session topics.
All times listed are Eastern Time (US).

*Speakers subject to change

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

• Noon – Opening and Keynote Speaker
  • Beyond the Beds: Reimagining Housing as the Front Door to Student Access and Success
    • LaMarcus D. Howard, PhD, North Carolina Central University
• 1 p.m. – Educational Session 1
  • What Every Housing & Residence Life Professional Needs to Know About Title VI & Title IX
    • Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Trayner, EdD, Seattle University
  • Building Cross-Campus Partnerships to Support International Students in Housing
    • Gudrun Nyunt, PhD., Northern Illinois University 
    • Steven Tolman, EdD, Georgia Southern University
    • Alexis Monteiro, University of Connecticut 
    • Yuan Zhou, Sul Ross State University 
    • Kenneth Amponsah, Northern Illinois University
• 2 p.m. – Educational Session 2
  • Bridging Gaps: Supporting Residential Students Through Case Management
    • Holly Kerrigan, Boise State University
    • Ale Wellman, Boise State University 
  • Supporting Students Across Socioeconomic Status
    • Jillian Sitjar, SchoolHouse Connection 
    • Chamika Ellis, University of Maryland
    • Shirleyne McDonald, American University 
• 3 p.m. – Educational Session 3
  • Living & Learning Together: Evaluating Faculty Partnership in Residential Life
    • Amber Karel Gerace, John Carroll University
    • Quinneka Lee, Louisiana State University
  • Residential Students on the Autism Spectrum: Belonging and Inclusion
    • Joan N. Collier, PhD, Rutgers University 
    • Amy N. Miele, PhD, Rutgers University – New Brunswick
• 4 p.m. – Closing Session
  • Making Friends On College Campuses: The Role Of Friendship Markets And Network Types
    • Janice McCabe, PhD, Dartmouth College | President, Sociology of Education Association (SEA)