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Pathways 2022 In-Person Conference
Registration has begun for Pathways 2022! Our in-person conference takes place July 20th-22nd in Philadelphia, PA. Join us at the Sonesta Philadelphia Downtown - Rittenhouse Square. More Info >>
- Welcome Reception
- Keynotes, Panels & Workshops
- Rooftop Dinner & Celebration
- Live Q&As with Presenters
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Pathways 2022 All-Virtual Experience
Join us July 28th & 29th for the Pathways 2022 All-Virtual Experience. Check out intensive workshops, exclusive speakers, a virtual networking hall and more!
- All-Virtual Conference Experience
- Exclusive Speakers
- Live Q&As with Presenters
- Digital Networking
Featured Speakers
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Matthew Brink M.C.
Assistant Executive Director, National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE)
When Assistant Executive Director Matthew Brink joined NACE nearly 7 years ago, GenZ was just entering college, bringing with them the status of ‘Digital Natives’ - the first generation born entirely in the age of mobile phones and internet accessibility. With a new generation comes new career challenges. To stay up-to-date and agile, the modern college experience needs to evolve beyond the career centers of the past, bringing career readiness and competency development into every facet of campus life. Bridging the gap will take a combination of cutting-edge, mobile-first technology and career services experience.
That's why we couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Matthew to the Pathways stage. Drawing on more than 35 years in college career centers and nearly 7 at the head of NACE, Matthew's 4-Pillar framework will show you not only how to create competencies that last but also how to create a competency-driven, career-readiness culture across your entire campus. Join us!
Steven Burrell Ed.D.
Chief Information Officer, Northern Arizona University
Audrey Murrell Ph.D.
Professor, Author & Researcher, University of Pittsburgh
Karen Boston Ed.D.
Senior Assistant Dean & Chief Student Officer, University of Arkansas
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Tracey Hanton M.A.
Assistant Director, Career Development, Purdue University Fort Wayne
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Courtney Bigger
Associate Director, Undergraduate Programming University of Maryland
Meg Underwood M.Ed.
Director of Professional Development and Outreach, Purdue University Fort Wayne
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Buck Jordan M.Ed.
Student Success Center Director Purdue University Fort Wayne
Missy Gutkowski M.SW.
Assistant Dean for Experiential Learning Bucknell University
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Chelsea Donovan M.Ed.
Program Manager John Carroll University
Sarah Ratekin DBA
Director, Undergraduate Student Engagement, Purdue University
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Derran Reese M.Div.
Director of Center for Careers and Experiential Learning, Abilene Christian University
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Brad Crisp, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Business Administration, Abilene Christian University
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Jeremy Taylor Ph.D.
Dean, Institute for Career Readiness and Lifelong Learning Defiance College
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Daniel Hemhauser
Student Speaker of Distinction Rutgers University
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In-Person Agenda
(Virtual agenda coming soon!)
Mark Visco Jr.
Wednesday, July 20 at 5:00 PM, EST
Welcome Reception!
Kick off Pathways 2022 by joining us for an opening presentation by Suitable's CEO with a reception to follow!
Sean Carson
Thursday, July 21 at 7:30 AM, EST
All-Attendee Breakfast
Start Day 2 on a full stomach! This hot breakfast buffet will be open from 7:30-9am.
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Matthew Brink
Thursday, July 21 at 9:00 AM, EST
A Culture of Competency: NACE's 4 Pillar Framework for Career Readiness, Institutional Effectiveness & Student Success
By Matthew Brink, Assistant Executive Director, National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
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Thursday, July 21 at 10:30 AM, EST
Best Practices For Co-Curricular Learning and Competency Development
Hear from your peers at schools across the country as answer questions about practical strategies and best practices for leveraging the co-curricular experience to drive student engagement & success outcomes.
Thursday, July 21 at 12:00 PM, EST
Lunch & Learn: Students Achieving Milestones (S.A.M): Preparing Students with Transferable Skills for Life
By Karen Boston and Sean Carson
Dr. Audrey Murrell
Thursday, July 21 at 1:00 PM, EST
CONCURRENT SESSION - Dr. Murrell's Mentoring Workshop
Join Audrey Murrell as she shares and explores her book on creating mentorship programs, shares best practices and more.
Missy Gutkowski
Thursday, July 21 at 1:00 PM, EST
CONCURRENT SESSION - Student Engagement with Alumni & Professionals
See how Freeman College of Management at Bucknell University has become successful in building high-impact, experiential opportunities for students utilizing their alumni, parent, and employer community.
Chelsea Donovan
Thursday, July 21 at 2:00 PM, EST
CONCURRENT SESSION - Suit Up: How John Carroll University's Boler College of Business Utilizes Suitable to Create Well-Rounded Business Professionals
Since utilizing Suitable within the John Carroll University Boler Professional Development (BPD) Program, we have been able to efficiently identify student needs and curriculum requirements. This session will take a look at how BPD uses Suitable to ultimately tell the story of our business students in the professional development program. The competencies achieved by students help them become a well-rounded business professional, ready to enter the workforce.
Thursday, July 21 at 2:00 PM, EST
CONCURRENT SESSION - Prove it! Reflection For Assessment and Relevance
If students can prove to us they learned something from an event or activity, they are actively proving the ROI to themselves and practicing talking to employers about their efforts. Use reflections to see if students are learning what you thought they would and get qualitative feedback on your activities. PFW has revamped our professional development program through Suitable and the reflective component has been the most valuable and affirming component.
Sean Carson
Thursday, July 21 at 3:00 PM, EST
Coffee Break
Brief intermission before Steve Burrell's keynote.
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Steve Burrell
Thursday, July 21 at 3:15 PM, EST
Managing An Institutional Technology Portfolio That Enhances Student Experiences and Drives Successful Student Outcomes
By Steve Burrell
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Daniel Hemhauser
Thursday, July 21 at 4:30 PM, EST
Student Speaker of Distinction
Sean Carson
Thursday, July 21 at 4:45 PM, EST
Conclude Day 2
That's a wrap!
DJing Courtesy of Buck Jordan
Thursday, July 21 at 5:00 PM, EST
Rooftop Evening Reception & Celebration
Join us for dinner, cocktails and dancing as our own Buck Jordan spins records by the Sonesta Pool deck!
Sean Carson
Friday, July 22 at 7:30 AM, EST
All-Attendee Breakfast
Don't miss your chance to fuel up for the final day of Pathways 2022. Breakfast is served from 7:30-9am.
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Friday, July 22 at 9:00 AM, EST
ACU Compass: Roadmaps for Holistic Student Formation
The recipe for student success consists of multiple factors. Determining what those factors are for your students requires schools to look inward.What do we value as an institution? What kind of learner does our education support? What is our vision of the future?These answers, infused with data & insights, will help clarify the most important elements of your school's student experience. At Abilene Christian University, they landed on 5 'lanes' of growth outside of the classroom that are key to a student's holistic development at ACU.
Angela Visco
Friday, July 22 at 10:15 AM, EST
Suitable Partner Awards Ceremony
Join us for an awards ceremony celebrating the amazing things our partners have accomplished this past year.
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Sean Carson
Friday, July 22 at 11:00 AM, EST
Pathways Concludes
One final closing message from all of us at Suitable before the Pathways 2022 In-Person Conference is in the books!
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you wanted to know about Pathways 2022 but were afraid to ask!
What is Pathways?
Pathways 2022 is a unique higher ed event focused on advancement, strategy and innovation.
Whether you’re joining us in-person for our three-day event in Philadelphia, PA, or joining in for our 2-day virtual experience, you’ll hear from industry leaders, student success experts and successful innovators from all walks of life.
Pathways is an unrivaled event for education professionals looking to fuel leadership, maximize success and leverage core competencies within their campus community. Featuring insights and expertise from industry-leading trailblazers, diverse networking opportunities, unique keynotes and a venue in the heart of the City of Brotherly Love, Pathways 2022 has it all.
Do I need to be a Suitable customer to attend Pathways 2022?
You don’t need to be a Suitable customer to attend Pathways 2022. If you are already a Suitable partner, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge on how to use Suitable to maximize the impact of strategic initiatives on your campus. If you’re not yet a Suitable partner, you’ll learn how our 100+ partner schools are leveraging mobile-first technology to become leaders in student engagement and career readiness. Whichever side you fall on, you’ll walk away with proven best practices for student success and data-driven strategies that you can’t find anywhere else.
Are there any COVID-19 guidelines myself or my staff should be aware of before we attend?
As we celebrate Pathways 2022, the safety of our conference guests is our top priority. To protect against the spread of COVID-19, all attendees at our in-person event in Philadelphia this summer will be expected to adhere to the local guidelines below to keep your fellow guests, speakers and other hotel patrons safe during the event.
- We aren't requiring proof of vaccination for entry to the conference, but if an attendee or member of our staff begins feeling sick while attending the conference, they are to be sent home and not return.
- Masks are not required but guests are welcome to wear a mask at at their comfort while attending the event.
These will be kept updated as local guidelines adjust. For any questions or concerns relating to the Pathways 2022 COVID-19 guidelines, please email John Steele, john@suitable.co. We look forward to sharing a safe, fun and informative event with you this summer!
How should I justify this conference to my University for funding?
Download our handy Pathways 2022 Justification Letter, offering valuable details on this one-of-a-kind event. Let your university know why they should send you to Pathways 2022 in Philadelphia, PA this July.
With this letter, you can:
- Formally request approval and funding to attend Pathways 2022.
- Show your university what you plan to accomplish while at Pathways 2022.
- Articulate the costs related to attending, as well as, the immense value of what's included in your ticket.
Can I get an invoice for my ticket purchase?
Yes. You can get an itemized invoice for your Procurement Department.
To start, select your ticket by clicking on the button at the top of the screen. Choose your ticket type and quantity and press Select. When the registration form appears, you should see a Download Invoice link at the bottom. This will give you a blank invoice that corresponds with your ticket type.
Look for this link at the bottom of your form
Download the file, fill in the blanks and you should be all set!
Should we expect the ticket prices to increase after the pre-sale period ends?
There will be a price increase after the pre-sale period, so registering for Pathways 2022 early guarantees your spot AND saves your institution money.
2021 Award Winners
Distinguished Program Award
- Bucks+: Bucks County Community College
- Friar Involvement Tracker: Providence College
- Bryan Gold: UNC Greensboro Bryan School of Business
Outstanding New Program
- SOAR: University of Wyoming College of Business and Honors College
- CareerBound: Purdue University Krannert School of Management
- MCCB PROS: University of North Georgia Mike Cottrell College of Business
- Business Passport Program: Northern Illinois University College of Business
- Broad 360: Michigan State University Broad College of Business
Best Branding
- ePlatform: University of Kansas School of Business
- BisonReady: Bucknell University Freeman College of Management
- Warhawk Preflight: Auburn University at Montgomery
- PEAKS: University of Vermont Grossman School of Business
- FINS UP | Making Waves: Nova Southeastern University Huizenga College of Business
- E3: Louisiana Tech University College of Business
- CULTIV8: NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- BOLD Program: University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business
Best Incentives
- Shocker 360: Wichita State University
- Heider Mindset Achievement Portfolio (H-MAP): Creighton University Heider College of Business
- SOAR: University of Wyoming College of Business
Best Program Website
- Carson Career Amplifier Program: Washington State University Carson College of Business
- CBA Advantage: Loyola Marymount University College of Business Administration
- S.A.M. (Students Achieving Milestones): University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business
- RBS Engagement & Leadership (REAL) Program: Rutgers University Business School
Best Social Media Presence
- @fdusilberman: Fairleigh Dickinson University Silberman College of Business
- @pittbusiness & Pitt Business OCC Linkedin: University of Pittsburgh School of Business
- @FoxFLDP: Temple University Fox School of Business
- @occ_pitt: University of Pittsburgh
Best Program Video
Most Active Suitable Partner
- YourPath@NAU: Northern Arizona University Student Affairs
- UA Business LEAD: University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business
- The OCC, Pitt Business OCC, Honors OCC, myPittGlobal: University of Pittsburgh
- SOAR: University of Wyoming
- Smeal Ethical Leadership Challenge & Sapphire Leadership Academic Program: Penn State University Smeal College of Business
Most Innovative Pivot
- Temple Together: Temple University
- First Year Experience: California University of Pennsylvania Office of Student Affairs
- Experience Montclair: Montclair State University
- Gator Ready: University of Florida Heavener School of Business
