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AMC Coming Together Pre-Conference

The AMC Coming Together Pre-conference provides valuable sessions and networking opportunities focused on fostering inclusive practices and expanding access within college admission counseling. This pre-conference offers a focused space for professionals to engage in discussions on creating sustainable, inclusive practices in higher education, especially in times of challenge. Attendees will explore strategies to support the well-being of professionals engaged in this essential work while building a collaborative learning community.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why Should I Attend the Coming Together Pre-Conference (CTC)? How Is CTC Different from the Annual Conference?

CTC is -designed for professionals who seek to learn, collaborate, and discuss the barriers for underserved communities in higher education. It offers a focused environment for meaningful conversations about fostering inclusion and belonging in our field. All who wish to engage are welcome!

I’ve Attended NEACAC AMC. Should I Attend the Coming Together Pre-Conference Too?

The field of college admission counseling is always evolving. CTC offers an opportunity to explore new insights, share expertise, and engage in conversations that inspire collaborative growth. The learning experience is reciprocal—allowing for both sharing and gaining new perspectives.

What Are the Benefits of Attending the Coming Together Pre-Conference in Addition to the Annual Conference?

CTC offers a smaller, more intimate setting where professionals of all experience levels can engage in dialogue, share resources, and build connections that strengthen inclusive practices within the field.

About the 2025 Program

Program Title: Navigating a New Pandemic: Reaffirming Our Commitment to Inclusion

Description: The college admission and school counseling profession is facing unprecedented times. Together, we are facing the fallout of the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action as well as the new federal oversight on access and outreach. How can we not only remain true to our institutional commitments to access and inclusive excellence? How might we innovate? We will spend our time together working through case studies creating problems of practice that you share with us. Alexander will serve as the lead facilitator as we truly come together to navigate this new pandemic.

Program Agenda (10am - 2pm):
  • 10am - 10:30am: Opening Remarks
  • 10:30am - 11am: Guidance for Case Studies
  • 11am - 11:30am: Case Study 1
  • 11:30am - noon: Discussion of Case Study 1
  • noon - 1pm: Lunch and continued discussions
  • 1pm - 1:30pm: Case Study 2
  • 1:30pm - 2pm Discussion of Case Study 2 + Wrap-Up/Q&A
Lawrence Alexander

About the Moderator: Lawrence Alexander is an inclusive architect. He brings more than 20 years of professional experience in K-12 education, higher education, social work, and corporate settings. He has more than 13 years of experience in college counseling and admissions, and has served formally as a DEIB administrative leader since 2017.

In 2019, Alexander started the DEIB Search and Consulting Practice at Carney Sandoe and Associates where he led retained searches for school leaders and provided professional coaching for school boards.

To date, Alexander has facilitated inclusive excellence/anti-bias training with more than 80 colleges and universities, inclusive hiring training with more than 60 organizations, and has led more than 25 boards on operationalizing their DEIB work.

Alexander has also worked with professional associations that include NACAC, ATLIS, The Maine School Management Association, MASL(Massachusetts Association of School Librarians), and PSACAC(Pennsylvania State Athletic Collegiate Association Conference).

Recently, Alexander has provided professional learning opportunities for the National Football League and FanDuel.

Alexander is the proud father of six children and currently lives in the Southcoast of Massachusetts.

 

For any questions, please contact [email protected].