Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Strategies for Student Retention at Colleges & Universities

Name: Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Strategies for Student Retention at Colleges & Universities
Start: 2025-03-19T13:20:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-19T14:20:00-05:00
Location: Oak Room

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Back to Carroll University Ethos Symposium

Wed, Mar 19, 2025

1:20 PM – 2:20 PM CDT (GMT-5)

Oak Room

101 N. East Avenue, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186, United States

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This interactive workshop explores effective strategies for supporting Black student retention at institutions where they are underrepresented. Led by a once first-generation, low-income Black woman who has navigated similar challenges, the session will provide practical strategies for fostering belonging, academic success, and institutional support. Participants will engage in meaningful discussions, role-playing scenarios, and action planning to enhance retention efforts on their campus.

Speakers

Abby Haak

Program Manager II

Medical College of Wisconsin

Abby Haak is a Program Manager II in the AWSM Center at MCW, where she leads the Restorative Practices Initiative and supports the growth of restorative culture across the institution. She builds and facilitates MCW’s restorative community of practice, develops tailored training for facilitators, and provides both group and one‑on‑one support to employees navigating interpersonal conflict. Abby also oversees key Center operations, including budgeting, staff supervision, and strategic planning, and represents AWSM on institutional committees and collaborative projects. Her work bridges MCW and Milwaukee’s broader restorative justice community to create shared learning and partnership opportunities.

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