Description

Part of our Back to School Series! Building an effective system of holistic student support requires strong collaboration across campus partners. This webinar highlights how a multi-campus community college leverages its Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) to deliver coordinated, wraparound care. Participants will explore strategies for fostering cross-functional partnerships that enhance student wellbeing, engagement, success, and retention.

Cost 
Members: $39
Non-Members: $59
Students: $20

Learning Outcomes 

1. Analyze how unmet basic needs and psychosocial challenges impact student development, learning, engagement, and persistence, particularly among diverse community college populations.
   
   
2. Identify strategies for creating a coordinated, student-centered support system that promotes holistic development, belonging, wellbeing, and academic success through cross-functional collaboration.
   
   
3. Evaluate the role of Behavioral Intervention Teams (BIT)/CARE Teams in supporting student learning and development by connecting students to timely interventions, resources, and wraparound support services

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Presenter

Dr. Courtney Allen is the Director of Community Standards & Student Engagement at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), where she leads student conduct, behavioral intervention, Title IX student compliance efforts, and holistic student support initiatives across a multi-campus institution. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education from Clemson University, where her research explored the impact of sister circles on the experiences and retention of Black women in higher education.

With more than 15 years of experience in student affairs, higher education leadership, crisis response, and student engagement, Dr. Allen is a nationally recognized presenter, author, and advocate for equity-centered student success. Her work focuses on restorative practices, community care, student wellbeing, social justice education, and creating inclusive environments where all students can thrive. She regularly presents on topics including holistic student support, multi-generational engagement, student conduct, and belonging in higher education. Contact: caallen@hacc.edu

Please note registration will close at 11:45 PM EST the day prior to the event.

A Zoom link will be provided the morning of the meeting. 

Accessibility & Accommodations

Closed captioning will be enabled for this event. To request other forms of accommodations, please submit your request two weeks prior to the event to the ASCA Central Office at asca@theasca.org or 979-589-4604. Requests received with less notice will be accommodated whenever reasonably possible.