Shaping the Future of Student Success: Transforming Engagement, Data, and Professional Growth

On behalf of the SUCCESS programs at each of the 15 community colleges, we would like to invite you to the SUCCESS Symposium for SUCCESS staff and directors! MassBay Community College Wellesley Campus, will be hosting this symposium on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 9am to 4pm. This event is free, there is no registration fee!
Symposium theme: Shaping the Future of Student Success: Transforming Engagement, Data, and Professional Growth
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Take this day to learn, to network with other SUCCESS staff from around the state and to enjoy yourself away from the typical day in the office. As advisors and student support service providers, we are always taking care of others, let’s make sure to take care of ourselves!
MassBay Community College encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions related to access for this event, please contact Elizabeth Kinsman, SUCCESS Initiative Manager at ekinsman@massbay.edu in advance of your participation or visit.
Event Schedule
8:00 to 9:00 am Registration desk opens
9:00 to 10:00 am Full Breakfast (included with registration)
10:00 am to 10:15 am Welcome and Introduction
10:15 to 11:15 am Opening Keynote
11:30 to 12:20 pm Breakout sessions
12:30 to 1:20 pm Lunch
1:30 to 2:20 pm Breakout sessions
2:30 to 3:30 pm Closing Keynote and Final Remarks
Location, How to Get Here, and MassBay Wellesley Hills Campus Maps
SUCCESS Symposium 2025 Committee

Cindy Gomes, SUCCESS Scholars Academic Coordinator, Massasoit Community College

Christian DeJesús, Academic Coordinator, Springfield Technical Community College

Elizabeth Kinsman, SUCCESS Initiative Manager, MassBay Community College

Rhian Waterberg, MA (he/him) Director of SUCCESS Initiatives North Shore Community

Courtney Fisk, Director of SUCCESS Scholars, Massasoit Community College

Sara Ackerson, Assistant Director of Academic Advising, Coaching, and Transfer for SUCCESS