Lean In and Students Win – How UW-Green Bay Leaned Into its Access Mission to Improve Campus Coordination and Collaboration to Improve Student Support and Increase Enrollment
Day Two: November 14, 2024 | 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Industry
Session Description
As a regional comprehensive university, we believe the demographics of UW–Green Bay should match the demographics of the region we serve. Our communities are changing and evolving, and so are we; we are now the third most racially diverse and fastest growing university within the Universities of Wisconsin.
In this session, we will share some of the steps UWGB is making in pursuit of that goal and how the changing demographic is shifting student supports, academic pedagogy via teaching and learning, dual enrollment, and financial aid just to name a few areas. We will share the successes found in building community and the lessons learned in navigating differences in our organizations, ethnic groups, perspectives and experiences. The work of the past four years has led to a greater sense of belonging from the students served by UW-Green Bay which is evidenced by their voices and gathered feedback.
Session Objectives
- Provide an example of how UW-Green Bay is including diverse perspective to create a sense of community and purpose, leaning into the changing landscape to enhance student belonging and student success
- Participants will laugh, be inspired, share in the struggle and walk away with practical applications for the good work we are all striving to accomplish
Speakers
Dawn Crim
Dawn Crim is the vice chancellor for advancement, community engagement, and inclusivity at UW-Green Bay. Previously as the Secretary for the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and as the Assistant State Superintendent for Student and School Success at the Department of Public Instruction. She chaired the Governors Equity and Inclusion Council and served on The Edgewood College Board of Trustees. Crim formerly served as President of the Rotary Club of Madison Foundation, and President of the Madison Network of Black Professionals. Crim was named to the 2018 Black Power list by Madison365, received 2017 Penn State University School of Education Leadership and Service Alumni Award, and 2017 United Way Community Volunteer Award. Crim earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an M. ED. in Education Counseling from Penn State University and a B.A. in Rhetoric and Communication Studies from the University of Virginia.
Jennifer Jones
Jennifer Jones is the assistant vice chancellor for enrollment services at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay. She received her Bachelors of Science in Public Administration from the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay in 1999 and her Master of Science in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh in 2005.
She has worked at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay since 1999. Jennifer started in the Office of Admissions as an Admissions Advisor/Non-Resident Recruitment then holding the position of Assistant Director of Admissions, Director of Admissions before moving into her current role.
Jennifer has developed effective enrollment plans and enrollment principles and practices in regards to recruitment and retention practices, tools that support enrollment and leadership for a diverse team of individuals all focused on enrollment growth. She has also spearheaded years of enrollment growth despite declining demographics in the region and the challenges of integrating three regional locations into the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay.
In her free time Jennifer loves spending with her children, husband and two energetic dogs. You can also find her at the sporting events of her children and nephews.
