INNOVATIONWEEK 2020INNOVATIONWEEK 2020

MARCH 9-12 | V IS ION 2020 STRATEGIC THEMESSCHEDULE

RELEASE PARTYMONDAY, MARCH 912:30-1:30 PM

This kick-off celebration is time to release our remarkable collective ability.

[10-Min.] Trailblazer Talk by Dr. Mark Cunningham, Associate Provost | Strategic Theme: Student Success FOCUS: Increase Student Retention including milestones from our RPG initiatives, Complete College Georgia Plans, and Momentum Year Approach

[45 Min.] Meet Us At the Listening Bar | Enjoy lunch and a mocktail as my Cabinet members and I listen to you. We want to hear about your dreams, your concerns, and your ideas.

You are invited to bring your brilliance.The future is bright at Atlanta Metropolitan State College because we have the brillliance of our

students, faculty, and partners. I want to personally invite you to lnnovation Week March 9-12, 2020 in the Easley Conference Pavilion.

I am convinced that we have the talent, the skill, and the will to excel. This is your chance to hear from me, our Cabinet, and your fellow Trailblazers as we take this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and create our path toward the future we envision for AMSC. We will share my strategic plan priorities for Vision 2020 and Beyond, and we cannot wait to learn from you!

– Dr. Georj Lewis, President

RECRUITMENT FAIRTUESDAY, MARCH 1012:30-1:30 PM

We will welcome the unveiling of our new enrollment management plan.

[10-Min.] Trailblazer Talk by Dr. Kimberly Grimes-Solomon, Vice President | Strategic Theme: Enrollment GrowthFOCUS: Increase New Student Recruitment & Retain Continuing/Returning Students with the unveiling of our new enrollment management plan

[45 Min.] Campus-Wide Recruitment Training | Learn strategies to assist in recruitment for high schools, off-campus agencies, and within our community.

THE MAJOR FAIRWEDNESDAY, MARCH 1112:30-1:30 PM

This is the chance to showcase our cutting edge academic programs.

[10-Min.] Trailblazer Talk by Dr. Michael S. Heard, Provost | Strategic Theme: Academic ProgrammingFOCUS: Align Educational Program with Market Demand/Student Choice

[45 Min.] Student-Advisor Major Meetings | Meet with lead faculty in their areas to get updated information regarding your program of study, industry needs and advising questions. Academic Advisors will also be available to bring awareness regarding academic focus areas and provide registration teasers for the upcoming summer/fall semesters.

PITCH PARTYTHURSDAY, MARCH 12 12:30-2:30 PM

Wear your AMSC colors, and let’s create a new path together with music & more.

[20-Min.] Trailblazer Talks by Dr. Georj Lewis, President & Nick Henry, Interim Vice President for Fiscal AffairsStrategic Themes: Fiscal Stability & Brand PositioningFOCUS: Secure Multiple Revenue Streams & Establish An Effective, Strong Brand – new slogan, colors, mascot, app

[90 Min.] The Bring Your Brilliance Challenge | Pitch your innovative idea related to our strategic plan priorities to our Think Tank Experts, and you (and your team, if you like) will be eligible to win swag and your share of up to $50,000 in Grant Prizes that will be awarded to fund the change you imagine. Deadline for entry is Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

Questions? innovation@atlm.edu