Sun 4.12

HBCU Summit and College Fair

Start Time

10:00 am

End Time

2:00 pm

Location

Lochinver Lane Campus Get Directions

The Past, Present, and Future of HBCUs in Today’s America

Sunday, April 12
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
McLean School
8224 Lochinver Lane
Potomac, Maryland

McLean School and Episcopal High School will co-host an HBCU Summit and College Fair – The Past, Present, and Future of HBCUs in Today’s America. The Summit will feature a Keynote Panel of Senior Admissions Representatives from several prominent HBCUs. Panelists will discuss the current state and future of HBCUs.

Registration includes a Keynote Panel, Student Panel, Scholarship Workshop, and the College Fair. This college event is intended for families and students to discover the value of a college education and experience at historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). There will be dozens of HBCUs represented, and attendees will be provided the opportunity to learn about the rich history of these institutions.

In today’s climate, all colleges and universities are facing challenges, and HBCUs are no exception. The featured Keynote Panel will educate families and students about the reality and future of these institutions. There is a rich history of producing exceptional doctors, lawyers, engineers, and other professionals for decades, and of making great contributions to our society.

The Student Panel is intended to provide insight into the culturally diverse and nurturing environment at HBCUs. This student perspective will help attendees learn first-hand about campus life and other factors associated with attending an HBCU. The Scholarship Workshop addresses questions like how to find money for college and strategies for covering the rising cost of attendance.

The College Fair features Admissions Representatives and Alums. This will allow students to increase their knowledge of HBCUs and the college admissions process. This is an opportunity to enhance your understanding of the benefits of these schools, gather admissions materials, and consider the overall value of attending an HBCU.

A Food Truck is available for attendees.

Program

10:00 am – 10:50 am	Keynote Panel
11:00 am – 11:50 am	Student Panel
12:00 pm – 12:50 pm	College Scholarship Workshop
11:00 am – 2:00 pm	College Fair Panelists & Admissions Representatives North Carolina A&T University Spelman College Howard University Fisk University Morgan State University Bowie State University Over 20 HBCUs will be represented.

KEYNOTE PANEL

Dr. Keyana Scales

Senior Vice President
Enrollment Management & Student Success

Howard University

Dr. Keyana Scales is Senior Vice President, Enrollment Management and Student Success. In this role, she is responsible for leading and managing strategic university initiatives that support the realization of student outcomes. This includes cultivating a data-informed, student-centered approach to guide learners from inquiry to graduation.

With significant professional experience in admissions, recruitment, scholarship and financial aid leveraging, and student success program design and implementation, Dr. Scales brings extensive subject-matter expertise in long-range strategic enrollment planning and overall student success. She has held professional appointments at a variety of universities, including large public, Research 1, public land-grant, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and private faith-based institutions. She has also held national and regional leadership positions within several professional organizations, including the National Association of College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) and its regional affiliates in both Minnesota and the southern region; the College Board; the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management; and the Educational Advisory Board.

A graduate of the Institute for Education Management at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, Dr. Scales frequently presents at regional and national meetings on strategic enrollment planning, student success, staff development, and the future of enrollment management. She is passionate about college access for traditionally underserved populations and is committed to the personal and professional development and success of enrollment professionals. Dr. Scales has earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from North Carolina State University and a doctoral degree from The Johns Hopkins University.

Dr. Kara Turner

Senior Vice President
Enrollment Management & Student Success

Morgan State University

Dr. Kara Turner is Morgan State University’s inaugural Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success, appointed on July 1, 2016, and promoted to Senior Vice President in July 2023. She provides strategic leadership to the University’s enrollment management efforts, overseeing seven student services offices: Undergraduate Recruitment, Admissions Operations, Financial Aid, Student Success and Retention, the Center for Academic Success and Achievement, the Registrar, and the Bear Essentials One Stop Student Services Center. Under her leadership, numerous enhancements to student services have been implemented, over $4 million in external grants to support student success have been awarded, and the University has experienced historic increases in enrollment, retention rates, and graduation rates.

Dr. Turner has worked at Morgan since 2002. Before her appointment as Vice President, she held various administrative positions, including Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Associate Provost at Morgan, and Assistant to the Dean of Liberal Arts and Education and Assistant Professor of History at Virginia State University. Dr. Turner earned her BA in Political Science and Africana Studies from Rutgers University and her MA and PhD in American History from Duke University. Her research specialty is African American civil rights and educational history. She has authored several publications, including book chapters, peer-reviewed journal articles, book reviews, and encyclopedia entries. She has also given numerous scholarly and public presentations at national conferences, schools, universities, and community venues.

Dr. Turner has extensive experience in Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management and is committed to ensuring that students from all socioeconomic backgrounds and levels of academic preparedness have the opportunity to obtain a college degree.

Panels & Workshop

Keynote Panel

This high-level discussion about HBCUs addresses the history, present, and future of these institutions. Senior admissions officials highlight the benefits of attending an HBCU and dispel myths about the advantages these schools offer students of color.

Student Panel

Students representing local area HBCUs will speak candidly about their college experience. They will highlight the advantages of the HBCU experience for young people to hear firsthand from authentic voices. Students can discover for themselves the value of attending an HBCU.

Scholarship Workshop

This interactive event is designed to help families and students search for and identify college scholarships and grants. Attendees will learn about student and parent loans and come away with a greater understanding of how you cover the cost of attendance for your child.

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