Black Transfer Student Success Conference
Please join us for the SDSU Gus and Emma Thompson Black Resource Center's first-ever Black Excellence Advancement for Transfer Students (BEATS) Black Transfer Student Success Conference!
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
San Diego State University
Register by Sept. 30, 2024
Register now for the BTSS Conference!
The Black Transfer Student Success Conference aims to connect with community colleges and prospective Black transfer students by featuring a keynote speaker, workshops and sessions focused on the admission process, campus resources and community building. This year's theme and initiative will be BEATS also known as Black Excellence Advancement for Transfer Students. There will be food, performances and an opportunity to meet different departments and student organizations across campus.
You do not want to miss this event where you will have the opportunity to:
- Gain more insight on the SDSU application process.
- Learn more about resources offered at SDSU.
- Connect and create relationships with the Black community at SDSU.
- Be inspired by the Black transfer student experience and success at SDSU.
BTSS Conference Agenda
9-10 a.m.
Registration
Light Refreshments
SDSU Tour (Optional)
10-11 a.m.
Welcome and Keynote Speaker
- Welcome: Dr. Hodge
- Land Acknowledgement + Extended Welcome: Donnae
- Black National Anthem - Midnight Melodies
- Spoken Word: Taj
- Keynote Speaker Intro: Taj
- Keynote Speaker
11-11:50 a.m.
Noon-1 p.m.
Lunch
Resource Fair
Student Performances
1-1:50 p.m.
2-2:50 p.m.
3-3:30 p.m.
Closing Words, Affirmation
Transfer Admissions Demystified
Presenters: Julie Alayza, MSW, PPSC and Nicole Williams
Time: 11-11:50 a.m.
Location: Theatre
Department/Organization: Enrollment Services, Admissions
Join us for an interactive admissions presentation for students and families interested in transferring to SDSU. This session will discuss transfer requirements, the application process, student life, and more!
Majoring or Minoring in Africana Studies
Presenters: Adisa A. Alkebulan, Ph.D.
Time: 11-11:50 a.m.
Location: Park Boulevard
Department/Organization: Africana Studies
Join us to learn about majoiring in African Studies at SDSU!
Transfer Student Outreach & Success
Presenters: Shareka White, M.A.
Time: 11-11:50 a.m.
Location: Pride Suite
Department/Organization: Educational Opportunity Programs, Outreach and Success (EOPOS)
Are you a student who has participated in Umoja or EOPS? If so, come learn how we can help you get additional consideration for admission to SDSU! We will go over the process, timeline, and requirements to gain this additional consideration. We will also provide information on some of the programs, workshops and support we coordinate throughout the year to support our amazing transfer students. Hope to see you there!
Black Life at SDSU
Presenters: Rachael Stewart Ed.D.
Time: 11-11:50 a.m.
Location: Templo Mayor
Department/Organization: Black Resource Center (BRC)
Come learn about the Black community at SDSU and the resources available.
Transfer Admissions Demystified
Presenters: Julie Alayza, MSW, PPSC and Nicole Williams
Time: 1-1:50 p.m.
Location: Theatre
Department/Organization: Enrollment Services, Admissions
Join us for an interactive admissions presentation for students and families interested in transferring to SDSU. This session will discuss transfer requirements, the application process, student life, and more!
SDSU Black Transfer Student Panel
Presenters: Kiara Henry
Time: 1-1:50 p.m.
Location: Park Boulevard
Department/Organization: Black Transfer Club
Come listen to and gain insights from current and former transfer students at SDSU.
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Overview
Presenters: Shareka White, M.A.
Time: 1-1:50 p.m.
Location: Pride Suite
Department/Organization: Educational Opportunity Programs, Outreach and Success (EOPOS)
Come learn more about EOP at SDSU and the services and resources we offer our students! EOP is a student success program aimed at helping students persist towards graduation by providing access, transition assistance, tutoring, counseling, mentoring and other intentional programming at no cost to the student and their loved ones.
Lived Experience to Leadership: Project Rebound’s Role in
Professional Development
Presenters: Anthony “Antt” Williams, M.S.
Time: 1-1:50 p.m.
Location: Templo Mayor
Department/Organization: Project Rebound
This presentation will highlight how Project Rebound transforms lives by empowering formerly incarcerated African American/Black students to step into leadership roles and build professional futures. Through on-campus opportunities, internships, and community engagement, students are succeeding academically and becoming leaders in their fields. What sets Project Rebound apart is its diverse community, which values lived experience and encourages folks to embrace their pasts. This program is part of a national movement to humanize formerly incarcerated people, recognizing their resilience and strength. They are advocates for social justice, challenging inequities, and pushing for reform while lifting others with them. The journey is about thriving, not just surviving, and using our experiences to inspire real change.
Transfer Admissions Demystified
Presenters: Julie Alayza, MSW, PPSC and Nicole Williams
Time: 2-2:50 p.m.
Location: Theatre
Department/Organization: Enrollment Services, Admissions
Join us for an interactive admissions presentation for students and families interested in transferring to SDSU. This session will discuss transfer requirements, the application process, student life, and more!
Tranisition to Triumph Relay
Presenters: Enoch Ampofo
Time: 2-2:50 p.m.
Location: Park Boulevard
Department/Organization: Black Transfer Club
Join us for the Transition to Triumph Relay, an engaging workshop designed to equip transfer students with essential skills for success. In this fun-filled relay race, participants will tackle challenges in time management, networking, study techniques, campus resources, financial literacy, and personal development. Come ready to compete, connect, and triumph on your journey as a transfer student!
Scholarship Tips & Tricks
Presenters: Shareka White, M.A.
Time: 2-2:50 p.m.
Location: Pride Suite
Department/Organization: Educational Opportunity Programs, Outreach and Success (EOPOS)
This presentation will review the financial resources available to you at SDSU and provide you with resources for other scholarships. We will also review ways to make the most of your SDSU Scholarship application.
Building CommUNITY: Strengthening Connections Within the Black College Experience
Presenters: Sabrina Simon, Lauren Jimerson
Time: 2-2:50 p.m.
Location: Templo Mayor
Department/Organization: Afrikan Student Union
This presentation will focus on fostering a strong sense of community among Black college students, with an emphasis on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by this group. We will explore the power of unity, cultural pride, and shared experiences in navigating academic, social, and personal obstacles. Attendees will engage in meaningful discussions about identity, belonging, and advocacy while learning practical strategies to build strong networks, leverage campus resources, and cultivate a thriving Black community. By the end, participants will feel empowered to not only succeed individually but also contribute to the collective strength and success of the Black student body and as a transfer student.
Please register using the button below by no later than Friday, Sept. 30 at 11:59 p.m.
This event is in partnership with Educational Opportunity Programs, Outreach and Success (EOPOS), Office of Admissions, Enrollment Services, Project Rebound and the Black Transfer Club (BTC).
Mission
Black Transfer Student Support (BTSS) is a program committed to serving students who have transferred from a community college or other universities. 3 Pillars: I. Community Building II. Networking III. Academic and Career Resources
Vision
BTSS is committed to ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment for transfer students by creating opportunities for community building, networking and academic and professional growth. Students will have the opportunity to connect with other transfer students, SDSU faculty and staff and receive relevant resources to support their academic and career paths.
