Tuesday, February 23, 2021 • Keynote: Dr. Jermaine Davis • All events virtual except Drive-Thru
Inver Hills Community College is hosting a Virtual Student Success Day starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Student Success Day is a student-centered event featuring a keynote speaker, one-on-one faculty time, and many sessions designed to help students focus on their college goals.
Dr. Jermaine Davis, author and motivational speaker, will deliver two keynote presentations. Student Success Day activities include a FREE Student Resources Drive-Thru, College Fair, Leadership Workshop, Club Fair and Zoom sessions on more than a dozen essential topics.
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Dr. Jermaine Davis
Keynote Presenter
“The Bounce-Back Factor: Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Success”
10 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Dr. Jermaine Davis will share practical tips and ideas on how to mentally, emotionally and physically Bounce-Back in the face of adversity. Get ready to laugh while learning how to adapt and adjust to the uncertainties of changes in life, school and work. A question & answer session with Dr. Davis begins at 11 a.m.
“What Can the Civil Rights Movement Teach Us about TLC: Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication”
6 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.
In this informative and engaging address, Dr. Jermaine Davis will discuss pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement, as well as highlight the practical approaches used to spark a major revolution in the United States and across the globe.
Dr. Davis will leverage his professional experiences to demonstrate how the Civil Rights Movement can continue to influence and inspire change in 21st Century America.
Dr. Jermaine M. Davis • Bio¹
Dr. Jermaine M. Davis is founder an CEO of Jermaine M. Davis Seminars & Workshops, Inc., a personal and professional development company that creates customized presentations, learning resources and educational materials for individuals, teams and organizations.
Dr. Jermaine began his professional career as a snack food sales rep and a district sales manager within corporate America. During this time, he honed his expertise in creating culturally inclusive work environments, building high-performance teams, teaching leaders how to communicate courageously, and coaching employees on how to increase their levels of happiness and motivation so they can thrive and succeed in life, school and work.
Dr. Jermaine founded Snack Attack Vending of Minnesota in 2003, a snack food company that specializes in helping individuals and companies satisfy their snack food cravings. After growing Snack Attack into a successful business, Dr. Jermaine decided to fully dedicate himself to his true passions of speaking, teaching, writing and filmmaking.
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Virtual Student Success Day events
All events virtual except FREE Student Resources Drive-Thru
Keynote Presentation • Dr. Jermaine Davis
“The Bounce-Back Factor: Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Success”
10 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Dr. Jermaine Davis will share practical tips and ideas on how to mentally, emotionally and physically Bounce-Back in the face of adversity. Get ready to laugh while learning how to adapt and adjust to the uncertainties of changes in life, school and work. A question & answer session with Dr. Davis begins at 11 a.m.
FREE Student Resources Drive-Thru
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Drive through the College Center parking lot for free food, flu vaccines and more! Masks are required and quantities are limited. This event will be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
College Fair
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Connect with a representative from colleges who work with Inver Hills graduates.
Leadership Workshop
“Leading with Greatness: Moving from Chaos and Conflict to Communication and Cooperation”
2 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Can you assess a situation quickly and adapt your message to accomplish your leadership goals? Do you know how to motivate and inspire others to take positive action? Dr. Jermaine Davis will share his latest research on how to use the principles and practices of communication and influence to increase leadership and organizational effectiveness.
Club Fair
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Learn more about our student clubs and organizations and meet other students actively involved on campus!
Keynote Presentation • Dr. Jermaine Davis
“What Can the Civil Rights Movement Teach Us about TLC: Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication”
6 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.
In this informative and engaging address, Dr. Jermaine Davis will discuss pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement, as well as highlight the practical approaches used to spark a major revolution in the United States and across the globe.
Dr. Davis will leverage his professional experiences to demonstrate how the Civil Rights Movement can continue to influence and inspire change in 21st Century America.
Zoom Sessions starting at 9 a.m.
Session topics
- Study skills
- Writing skills
- Time management
- Test taking strategies
- Tips for dealing with test anxiety
- Ways to relieve stress
- How to kick the procrastination habit
- Campus resources
- Scholarships
- Money management
- Career & transfer information
- Environmental justice & sustainability
- and many more!
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WHAT: Virtual Student Success Day Spring 2021
WHEN: Tuesday, February 23, 2021
All-Day Event
WHERE: Online
All events virtual except FREE Student Resources Drive-Thru
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Jermaine Davis
“The Bounce-Back Factor: Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Success”
10 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. • Q & A at 11 a.m.“What Can the Civil Rights Movement Teach Us about TLC: Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication”
6 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.
VIEW SESSION SCHEDULE
REGISTER HERE
Learn more about Virtual Student Success Day Spring 2021 by contacting:
Lauren Johnson
Mathematics Faculty
Student Success Day Coordinator
¹ SOURCE: Dr. Jermaine M. Davis
