April 2-3, 2025
Cajundome and Convention Center, Lafayette
The Board of Regents’ third annual Meauxmentum Summit: Gaining Meauxmentum is a statewide student success convening for faculty, administrators, and higher education leaders from all of the state’s public two- and four-year institutions. This event is a cornerstone of the Louisiana Meauxmentum Framework, the state’s student success strategy, which aims to advance Louisiana’s goal of achieving 60% credential attainment among working-age adults by 2030.
Designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and systemic transformation, the summit features interactive workshops, keynote sessions, and targeted discussions on strategies to remove structural barriers to student success.
The summit’s structure is designed to maximize engagement and learning. Sessions are organized into targeted tracks for faculty and administrators, addressing their unique roles in implementing transformative initiatives. Workshops are grouped into thematic clusters focused on key issues such as program selection, advising redesign, and student success strategies. Breakout sessions provide opportunities for smaller, focused discussions, while plenary sessions ensure alignment on overarching goals. The event also includes opportunities for cross-institutional collaboration and knowledge sharing, supported by national experts and facilitated by interactive tools.
Agenda at a Glance
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Wednesday, April 2
Time Event Location 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Registration/Breakfast Exhibit Hall B 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks
Chair Misti Cordell, Board of Regents
Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, Commissioner of Higher Education
Dr. Joseph Savoie, President, University of Louisiana at LafayetteExhibit Hall B 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM The Louisiana Meauxmentum Framework
Dr. Tristan Denley, Deputy Commissioner for Academic Affairs and Innovation
Exhibit Hall B 10:10 AM – 10:30 AM Break 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Knowledge Sessions 11:45 AM – 12:50 PM Lunch and Networking Exhibit Hall A 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM Group A Workshops & Group B Consultations Details in “Workshop Information” section below
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM Group B Workshops & Group A Consultations Details in “Workshop Information” section below
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM Break 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Reflection Activity and Closing
Dr. Tristan Denley, Deputy Commissioner for Academic Affairs and InnovationExhibit Hall B 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Reception Exhibit Hall B -
Thursday, April 3
Time Event Location 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Registration/Breakfast Exhibit Hall B 9:00 AM – 9:10 AM Welcome
Dr. Tristan Denley, Deputy Commissioner for Academic Affairs and InnovationExhibit Hall B 9:10 AM – 9:50 AM Student Panel
Dr. Afi Wiggins (Moderator), University of Texas Dana Center
Kennedy Orr, Southern University and A&M College
Cade Roy, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Tunjunika James, South Louisiana Community College
Gabriel Fontenot, LSU EuniceExhibit Hall B 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM Group A Workshops & Group B Consultations Details in “Workshop Information” section below
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM Break 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM Group B Workshops & Group A Consultations Details in “Workshop Information” section below
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM Lunch and Institution Team Time Exhibit Hall A&B 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM Articulating the Vision: Team Posters Exhibit Hall B 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM Gaining Meauxmentum Gallery Walk Exhibit Hall B 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Closing and Adjournment
Dr. Tristan Denley, Deputy Commissioner for Academic Affairs and InnovationExhibit Hall B
Workshop Information
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Workshop Knowledge Sessions
Workshop Knowledge Sessions
Wednesday, April 2 (10:30 AM – 11:45 AM)
Presenter information linked in workshop and consultation sections below.
Administrative Track
Topic Presenters Curricular Engagement Knight, Kolb, Grubb, Huot Catapult Course Redesign Feldstein, Potter, Williams, Smith Meauxmentum Strategies Linderman, Maltese, Popaden-Smith Faculty Track
Topic Presenters Curricular Engagement Jernigan, Johnstone, Torrence Catapult Course Redesign Whetham, Chew, Whitley Meauxmentum Strategies Barron, Christie, Woody -
Group A Workshops
Group A Workshops
Wednesday, April 2 (1:00 PM – 2:15 PM)
Thursday, April 3 (10:00 AM – 11:15 AM)
Curricular EngagementTitle Presenter Presentation Guiding Students through Meta-Majors to Reduce Choice Paralysis (Faculty/Advisor) Dr. Justin Jernigan Download Embedding Career Advising in Academic Pathways (Faculty/Advisor) Dr. Rob Johnstone Download Structuring Curriculum to Support Focus Area Exploration (Administrator) Dr. Nikolas Huot Download Catapult Courses
Title Presenter Presentation Applying TiLT (Transparency in Learning and Teaching) to Catapult Courses (Faculty/Advisor) Ms. Jennifer Whetham Download Data-Driven Decision Making in Course Redesign (Administrator) Dr. Felita Williams, Dr. Brandon Smith, & Ms. Angie Pellerin Download Implementation Science & Continuous Improvement (Administrator) Dr. Sarah E. Whitley Download Meauxmentum Strategies
Title Presenter Presentation Developing Campus-Wide Early Alert Systems for Milestone Interventions (Administrator) Dr. Ryan Maltese Download Achieving Meauxmentum through Learning Mindset Interventions (Faculty/Advisor) Dr. Kenn Barron Download Creating Support Structures for Milestone Completion (Administrator) Dr. Donna Linderman Download -
Group B Workshops
Group B Workshops
Wednesday, April 2 (2:30 PM – 3:45 PM)
Thursday, April 3 (11:30 AM – 12:45 PM)
Curricular EngagementTitle Presenter Presentation Embedding Focus Area Courses to Strengthen Pathway Commitment (Faculty/Advisor) Dr. Michael Torrence Download Designing Meta-Majors to Streamline Pathways (Administrator) Dr. Colleen Knight Download Building Institutional Support for Career-Integrated Learning (Administrator) Dr. Marcus Kolb & Mr. Kevin Grubb Download Catapult Courses
Title Presenter Presentation The Cognitive Challenges of Effective Teaching (Faculty) Dr. Stephen Chew Download Strategic Planning for High-Impact Course Redesign (Administrator) Dr. Andrew Feldstein Download Supporting Faculty in Sustained Course Redesign Efforts (Administrator) Dr. Jennifer Potter Download Meauxmentum Strategies
Title Presenter Presentation Leveraging Data-Driven Feedback to Support Student Engagement (Faculty) Dr. Angela Marie Christie Download Embedding Peer Learning and Collaboration to Support Milestone Progress (Faculty) Dr. Mara Woody Download Scaling High-Impact Practices for Institutional Success (Administrator) Ms. Brandee Popaden-Smith Download -
Consultations
Group A Open Consultations (Exhibit Hall B)
Wednesday, April 2 (2:30 PM -3:45 PM)
Thursday, April 3 (11:30 AM – 12:45 PM)Table 1 Dr. Justin Jernigan
Table 2 Dr. Rob Johnstone
Table 3 Ms. Jennifer Whetham
Table 4 Dr. Felita Williams & Dr. Brandon Smith
Table 5 Dr. Ryan Maltese
Table 6 Dr. Nikolas Huot
Table 7 Dr. Sarah E. Whitley
Table 8 Dr. Kenn Barron
Table 9 Dr. Donna LindermanGroup B Open Consultations (Exhibit Hall B)
Wednesday, April 2 (1:00 PM – 2:15 PM)
Thursday, April 3 (10:00 AM – 11:15 AM)Table 1 Dr. Michael Torrence
Table 2 Dr. Colleen Knight
Table 3 Dr. Marcus Kolb & Mr. Kevin Grubb
Table 4 Dr. Stephen Chew
Table 5 Dr. Andrew Feldstein
Table 6 Dr. Jennifer Potter
Table 7 Dr. Angela Christie
Table 8 Dr. Mara Woody
Table 9 Ms. Brandee Popaden-Smith
Hotel Information
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Courtyard Lafayette Airport
Courtyard Lafayette Airport
214 E. Kaliste Saloom Road
Lafayette, LA 70508Nightly Rate: $119
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Hampton Inn & Suites Lafayette
Hampton Inn & Suites Lafayette
1910 South College Road
Lafayette, LA 70508Nightly Rate $110
To book: https://group.hamptoninn.com/0kcmvn
Deadline to book: Tuesday, March 18 -
Residence Inn Lafayette Airport
Residence Inn Lafayette Airport
128 James Comeaux Road
Lafayette, LA 70508Nightly Rate: $129
To book: Call 337-232-3341 and ask for the Board of Regents Rate.
Parking Information
Free parking is available at the Cajundome—no parking pass is required.