Programme for an event titled 'Each One, Reach One', focused on supporting HBCU doctoral students through the stages of getting in, staying in, and finishing a doctoral programme. Includes session descriptions, speaker names, and a full schedule.
This document is the event programme for the 'Each One, Reach One' HBCU Doctoral Success Experience, a conference titled 'From Access to Achievement: How to Get In, How to Stay In, How to Get Out'. It is intended for doctoral candidates and prospective students, particularly those connected to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The programme outlines a day of sessions, networking, and mentoring.
The programme is structured around three core stages of the doctoral journey: 'Get In', 'Stay In', and 'Get Out'. The first stage, 'Get In', covers topics like finding the right programme, choosing an advisor, strengthening applications, and securing funding. The second stage, 'Stay In', focuses on strategies for balancing life, studying effectively, navigating feedback, and staying accountable. The third stage, 'Get Out', prepares participants to complete their doctorate with confidence and…
The event schedule begins with check-in and networking breakfast from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, followed by a welcome and opening session setting the vision and expectations of the 'Each One, Reach One' philosophy. A conversation titled 'The Doctoral Journey Nobody Talks About' features speakers Radiah Pinckney, Arielle King, and Josh White, moderated by Anai.
The morning includes breakout stations and a session on 'How to Get In' led by Gift Fashtito, Tyrese Byrd, and Yasmine Eady, moderated by Reyniah. After a break, a session on 'How to Stay In' is introduced by Michelle and presented by Dr. Karen Jackson. A speed mentoring segment called 'Find Your Village' allows attendees to rotate through mentors and ask questions.
The afternoon features community tables for snacks, networking, and informal mentoring, followed by a session on 'How to Get Out' introduced by Michelle and presented by Dr. Derrick Robinson. The programme repeatedly emphasises the motto 'Building Scholars. Finishing Strong.' and includes a 'Doctoral Journey Passport' for tracking participation.