Technology Boot Camp

TechConnect: Empowering Student Engagement

Event Date: November 6, 2025 | 11 AM - 2 PM CST
Event Type: Virtual Event
Fee: $25.00

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Sessions

Session 1:
Micro-Engagements: Building & Tracking Coaching Moments Using Tech
Presenter: Cheryl Rotyliano, Senior Associate Director of Market Readiness & Employment, Wake Forest University School of Business

We can all agree that student engagement in career services is critical—for students, who benefit directly, and for our departments, which must demonstrate ROI to our institutions. But what really defines student engagement, and how can it be measured?

At the Wake Forest School of Business, we've experimented with capturing "micro-engagements"—small, brief student interactions with coaching content that provide immediate value, build connection, and spark future action. Leveraging tools like Synthesia, Google Apps Script, automated emails, simulations, and generative AI, we've created scalable systems that increase student touchpoints in trackable formats.

This session will be highly practical, packed with strategies and tools you can adapt for your own campus. It's led by a fellow coach and "doer" who turned to technology to create capacity for high-impact projects—only to discover that these same tools also transformed the depth and frequency of student engagement. 

Objectives:

  1. Explore a range of metrics and approaches for measuring student engagement.
  2. Define and recognize "micro-engagement" opportunities throughout the coaching journey.
  3. Identify specific technologies that scale services while maintaining personalization and impact.

Session 2: 
Building Bridges: Mentorship in Action
Presenter: Carolyn Sutphin, Associate for Innovative Work-Based Learning Initiatives, Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP), State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

This session will present a framework for developing an inclusive, scalable mentorship program that supports students and early-career professionals through intentional relationship-building, skill development, and career exploration. Drawing on evidence-based practices and case studies, the proposed program emphasizes equity, access, and impact by pairing participants with mentors from diverse backgrounds and industries to support academic persistence, identity development, and career readiness.

Attendees will explore how to structure a mentorship model that includes training, goal-setting tools, guided conversations, and progress tracking. Through interactive discussion, participants will leave with a customizable roadmap, templates, and engagement strategies for launching their own program within schools, colleges, community organizations, or professional networks.

This session is ideal for educators, internship coordinators, HR professionals, nonprofit leaders, and others interested in mentorship as a strategy to promote retention, leadership, and equitable opportunities.

Objectives:

  1. Identify key components of a high-impact mentorship program.
  2. Learn strategies for inclusive mentor recruitment and training.
  3. Explore how AI tools and digital platforms can streamline mentorship logistics.
  4. Develop a draft framework or action plan for a mentorship program at your institution or organization.

Session 3:
Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Using Career Quizzes to Personalize Student Engagement
Presenter: Anne Fayson, Assistant Director of Career Success, Stetson University

Description: Tired of redirecting students to the same career resources over and over? This session will showcase how a simple, automated career quiz can streamline student engagement by providing personalized career guidance. Attendees will learn how to design a quiz that assesses student needs, connects them with tailored resources, and automates follow-up communication—saving career centers time while enhancing student support. We'll explore best practices, implementation strategies, and real-world outcomes, demonstrating how this tool can boost resource utilization and improve student career readiness. Whether you're looking to increase engagement, improve efficiency, or provide scalable personalized advising, this session will equip you with practical steps to create your own interactive career quiz. Attendees will leave with a roadmap to implement this tool at their institution, enhancing their ability to guide students effectively through their career journey.

Objectives:

  1. Learn How to Design a Career Quiz – Attendees will gain insight into structuring quiz questions and results to align with student career development stages.
  2. Explore Implementation Strategies – Attendees will discover methods for integrating a career quiz into their institution's career services using tools like Microsoft Forms and Power Automate.
  3. Analyze Data for Student Engagement – Attendees will learn how to track quiz responses and use the data to improve career programming and outreach.

Why You Should Attend

  • Harness Technology to Drive Student Success: Explore practical ways to adapt your services to meet the evolving needs of students in an increasingly digital world.
  • Learn from Industry Leaders: Gain exclusive insights from keynote speakers who are thought leaders in career coaching and career development technology.
  • Discover Actionable Strategies: Take away proven techniques to personalize engagement, enhance outcomes, and foster connections with students, employers, and stakeholders.
  • Stay Ahead of the Curve: Learn about cutting-edge AI tools, data visualization platforms, and innovative marketing strategies that can transform your career center operations.

Major Impacts You'll Experience

  • Increased Student Engagement: Discover how to design personalized career services that resonate with diverse student populations.
  • Enhanced Career Outcomes: Leverage technology to provide customized pathways for internships, jobs, and post-graduation success.
  • Streamlined Services: Find out how to integrate tech tools seamlessly into your coaching, programming, and operations.

Who Should Attend?

  • Career services professionals eager to enhance their tech expertise.
  • Teams looking to tailor services for diverse and dynamic student populations.
  • Leaders aiming to leverage data and AI for measurable outcomes.