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Webinar: Maximizing Impact With Co-Curricular Programs

Written by The NSLS | September 25, 2024

As the demands of the modern workforce evolve and employers seek well-rounded individuals with diverse skills, a crucial question arises: What experiences will define the successful professionals of tomorrow, and how can we best prepare students to gain those skills?

In our latest webinar, we hosted a roundtable discussion to explore the strategic advantage of co-curricular programs and their essential role in developing leadership, soft skills, and real-world experiences that complement academic learning.

Watch: Maximizing Impact With Co-Curricular Programs

This webinar discusses:

  • How to launch and maintain co-curricular programs

  • The best ways to analyze and assess programming outcomes

  • Common issues while launching co-curricular programs

  • Student success stories

  • The impact co-curricular programs can have on institutions

 

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Roundtable Guests:

Alex Staup
Director of Student Success, Bryan College

Alex Staup serves as the Director for Student Success at Bryan College, located in Dayton, TN. With a background in student engagement, first-year experience, and residence life, Alex is passionate about walking alongside students throughout their college experience to help them know that they matter and learn and grow in their leadership.

He has had the opportunity to support the establishment of two NSLS chapters and believes in the mission to build leaders who make a better world.

 

Amy Everson
Director of Student and Alumni Affairs, American Public University System

Amy Everson is a dedicated Student Affairs professional with over 14 years of experience in higher education. Amy has successfully led initiatives in student affairs, managing campus leadership programs, and coordinating significant events like Commencement.

She is deeply committed to fostering student success and engagement, evidenced by her work establishing new student organizations, including chartering the APUS’s chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success and her role in university recognition programs for students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Amy holds advanced degrees in Environmental Policy and Management, Agribusiness Management, and a master's in Education - Student Affairs in Higher Education.

 

Corey Andrew Powell
Content Marketing Manager and Podcast Host at the NSLS

Corey Andrew Powell is a copywriter, content producer, and podcast host. Having earned his bachelor's degree in media arts at New Jersey City University, Corey's work experience includes art direction, video production, video editing, music writing, and producing on-air promos for top national brands.

He's also a published pop culture journalist and Grammy-voting member of the Recording Academy of Music. Corey utilizes his love of thoughtful conversation as the current host of the popular NSLS podcast Motivational Mondays.