New Rules, Real Impact: College Access and Success in Transition
Join us at the Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable Fall Symposium entitled New Rules, Real Impact: College Access and Success in Transition, where we will dive into the new federal budget, changing policies, and implications for college access and success work. We will also examine educational attainment in Philadelphia and how college access programs can best connect with and serve students in this new landscape.
Finally, we will provide participants with the opportunity to examine hot-button issues in college access and success more closely through concurrent afternoon breakout sessions. Don't miss the important information, insightful discussions, and opportunities to network with like-minded colleagues that the day will provide.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Special Guest
Advocacy in Action: A Legislator’s Perspective
With The Honorable Jordan A. Harris, Majority Chair House Appropriations Committee (D) PA House of Representatives
How can we champion students’ postsecondary dreams in the face of shifting federal policies? Join Representative Harris for a powerful conversation on advocacy strategies that make a difference.
This session offers practical insights for educators, families, and community leaders seeking to influence policy and protect opportunity.
Greg Nayor, Ph.D., Vice President for Enrollment Management & Marketing - LaSalle University
We are grateful to Dr. Gregory J. Nayor for serving as our event host. Dr. Nayor is a nationally recognized leader in enrollment, student success, and campus safety, and we’re honored to have his guidance at this year’s gathering.
LaSalle University Welcome: Dr. Gregory J. Nayor, Vice President for Enrollment Management & Marketing
9:15am - 10:15am
Opening Plenary Session: "Federal Shifts, Local Impact"
Presenters: Blair Wriston, Government Affairs Sr. Manager, Ed Trust Catherine Brown, Senior Director, Policy & Advocacy, National College Attainment Network
10:15am - 10:20am
Brief Break & MC Introduction
10:20am - 11:00am
Special Session: "Advocacy in Action"
Speaker: The Honorable Jordan A. Harris, Majority Chair House Appropriations Committee (D), PA House of Representatives
11:00am - 11:05am
Brief Break
11:05am - 12:05pm
Plenary Session: "The State of Postsecondary Access in Philadelphia"
Presenters: Katie Martin, Project Director, Philadelphia Research & Policy, The Pew Charitable Trusts Ayana Lewis, Esq., Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Partnerships, School District of Philadelphia
Admissions Process Updates (Room: The Atrium) Facilitator: Dr. Douglas Zander
Financial Aid Realities (Room: The Auditorium) Facilitators: Sandra Mejia & Joe Alaimo
DEI Policy Rollbacks (Room: 137) Facilitator: Dr. Brian Peterson
2:05pm - 2:50pm
Breakout Sessions, Part 2 (Concurrent)
Admissions Process Updates (Room: The Atrium) Facilitator: Dr. Douglas Zander
Financial Aid Realities (Room: The Auditorium) Facilitators: Sandra Mejia & Joe Alaimo
DEI Policy Rollbacks (Room: 137) Facilitator: Dr. Brian Peterson
2:50pm - 3:00pm
Post Event Survey & Adjourn
Getting There: Directions & Parking
The easiest way to get to Founder’s Hall is to type the following address into your navigation app: Founders' Hall, 5698 Wister St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
From Center City/City Avenue:
* Follow I-76 W and US-1 N/U.S. Rte 1 N. * Take the Germantown Ave exit onto Roberts Ave. * Stay on Roberts Ave and merge left onto Stenton Ave to E Wister St. * Take Wister St. to Olney Ave. * Turn left onto Olney Ave and then a quick left onto Penn Blvd to the Lot J entrance (second opening).
Founders' Hall is adjacent to Lot J, and the Atrium entrance is on the corner of Olney Ave and Penn Blvd.
Spring Symposium Highlights
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
