2025 Black Student Success Summit

Parent Schedule

8:00 - 9:00 am: Registration & Breakfast - Ballroom

9:00 - 9:25 am: Opening Events

  • Call to the Ancestors/Prayer

  • Black National Anthem

  • Words From The Founder

  • PSU & BEAM Welcome

9:15 - 10:00 am: Joint Sessions

  • HBCUs

    Meet with HBCU admission counselors from Clark Atlanta, FAMU, Morehouse, NC A&T, Norfolk State, and Tuskegee! Get the inside scoop on admissions, financial aid, and campus life at these legendary institutions.

10:10 am - 11:45 am: Parent & Chaperone Session 1

  • Empowering Parents: Supporting Young Adults in the Transition to College

    This workshop is designed to equip parents with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to support their young adults as they transition to college life. The session will address the emotional, academic, and practical aspects of this significant life change, emphasizing the importance of fostering independence while maintaining a supportive relationship. Through panel discussions, and expert guidance, participants will explore ways to navigate common challenges, facilitate open communication, and empower their young adults to thrive in a new environment.


    By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:  

    1. Understand the developmental changes and challenges young adults face during the transition to college.  

    2. Identify strategies to encourage independence while remaining a source of guidance and support.  

    3. Learn effective communication techniques to build trust and foster open dialogue with their young adults.  

    4. Develop tools to address practical challenges, such as time management, budgeting, roommate challenges, life across the country, and problem-solving.  

    5. Recognize the importance of self-care and creating a healthy balance between parental involvement and independence.  

    Panelists: Dr. Aisha Holland, Tasha Wheatt Dalancy, MSW, Crystal Bordeaux

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm: Lunch

  • Remarks & Announcements

  • Music

  • Entertainment

  • BSU Networking Session

  • College & Career Fair

1:40 pm - 3:30 pm: Parent Session 2

  • Empowering Futures: A Parent’s Guide to the UNCF Portfolio Project & College Readiness

    Join us to learn how the UNCF Portfolio Project prepares 11th and 12th-grade students of color for college and career success. Discover opportunities, including access to college admissions professionals, essay writing workshops, financial aid literacy, scholarships, mentorship from industry leaders, and more. Explore year-round benefits like college fairs, HBCU tours, and internships. Plus, get insights on how the new white house administration may impact your child’s school attendance and speak directly with a college admissions counselor.

3:45 pm - 4:00pm: Wrap-up

  • Music

  • Acknowledgements

  • Gifts and Raffles

  • Closing Remarks

College & Career Fair

Clark Atlanta University

Prairie View A&M

North Carolina A&T

Florida A&M University

Jarvis Christian College

Morehouse College

National Society of Black Engineers

Black United Fund of Oregon

MicroEnterprise Services of Oregon

Blueprint Foundation

National Association of Minority Contractors - Oregon

University of Oregon

National Pan-Hellenic Council

Coalition of Black Men

Oregon Institute of Technology

Journalistic Learning Initiative

Portland General Electric

Oregon State University

City of Roses Recycling

Portland State University

Black Educational Achievement Movement

University of Western States

Oregon Health & Science University

Mentor$chip

Warner Pacific University

Constructing Hope

Portland NAACP