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Creating a Co-Curricular Experience that Scales & Delivers Outcomes with The University of Alabama

September 17, 2026
12:00PM EDT
Virtual
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Creating sustainable student engagement strategies

You’re invited to join us on September 17th at 12 PM (ET) as we welcome the team from Culverhouse College of Business at the University of Alabama: Keely Latopolski, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Academic Programs & Retention; Kathryn Drago, Professional & Academic Program Director; and Gracie Vanderford, Student Mentorship Program Manager as they share how they have developed the ultimate student engagement initiative - the R. James Kelly LEAD Program. 

Powered by Suitable, the R. James Kelly LEAD Program is a cutting-edge, transformative competency-based, co-curricular program that engages 10,000+ students through professional development courses, events, workshops, technologies, and immersive opportunities so that they can reach their highest potential in the job search, excel as new hires, and bring lasting change to their communities. All starting the moment they walk onto campus.

As students engage on our mobile app, they work towards completing 10 different learning goals (Competencies) that are mapped to their AACSB Student Learning Objectives (SLOs). The students are so bought-in that they have recently passed the 100,000 milestone for the number of co-curricular experiences tracked. Tune in to hear how Keely leveraged Suitable to supercharge student involvement, make data-informed program decisions, and transform career readiness. 

This session will provide:

  • An overview of the R. Jame Kelly LEAD program and how Culverhouse utilizes Suitable to encourage, track, and assess career readiness inside and outside of the classroom across 10,000+ undergraduates.
  • A breakdown of the program’s structure, competencies, digital badges, and branding.
  • A deep dive into engagement growth and outcomes over the years and proven strategies for sustainable student engagement
  • A LIVE student testimonial sharing how participating in the R. James Kelly LEAD program has positively impacted their educational journey.
  • Live Q&A with Keely, Kathryn, and Gracie to get your burning questions answered!

As always, this event is free and will feature a live Q&A with our speakers. A post-event recording will be sent to all those who register. Don’t wait - save your spot!

Agenda

Thursday, September 17 12:00PM-12:05PM

Opening Remarks

Thursday, September 17 12:05PM-12:45PM

Creating a Co-Curricular Experience that Scales & Delivers Outcomes with The University of Alabama

Tune in to hear how Culverhouse leveraged Suitable to supercharge student involvement, make data-informed program decisions, and transform career readiness.

Thursday, September 17 12:45PM-1:00PM

Live Q&A

Get your questions answered by Keely, Kathryn, and Gracie!

Speakers

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Keely Latopolski

Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Academic Programs & Retention, Culverhouse College of Business at the University of Alabama

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Natalie Chadwell

Senior Event Marketing Manager

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Kathryn Drago

Culverhouse Professional & Academic Program Director, Undergraduate and International Programs, University of Alabama

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Gracier Vandford

Student Mentorship Program Manager at The Culverhouse College of Business, University of Alabama

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