High School Presentations on College Success Strategies

Today's high school students tend to be overwhelmed by their college experience. In the State University of New York, ONLY 19% of college freshmen graduate!  Those that do graduate usually take 6 years.  Those 2 extra years cost students approximately $100,000 in real and opportunity costs. This, however, does not need to be the case. 

Dr. Steven Harvey combines his college teaching, research, career counseling, and management experience to present a dynamic and powerful high school program that educates parents, students, teachers, and school staff on how to succeed in college.  Dr. Harvey has presented to audiences across the world, authored the book "College to Career: How 4 Years of College Can Determine 40 Years of Career", and taught at the collegiate level for over 18 years.  He is currently the Executive Director of the WNY College Connection, a collaborative initiative of the 21 colleges and universities in Western New York and enjoys teaching future teachers in Buffalo State College's School of Education.   

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The 45 minute presentation is followed by a 15 minute question and answer period and a reception where parents, students, and school personnel can interact personally with Dr. Harvey.  Schools can also purchase copies of "College to Career" at bulk rates or the books can be made available for individual purchase at discounted rates after the presentation.  Dr. Harvey has a reputation as a dynamic speaker who uses humor and stories to engage the audience in a meaningful way.  Some notable speaking accomplishments:

  • Keynote Speaker, Hilbert College Faculty Development Conference
  • International Presenter, Riding the Wave of Professionalism in Early Childhood Education Conference, Singapore
  • Keynote Speaker, Walking in the Footsteps of Giants Speaker Series, University at Buffalo 
  • Faculty Appreciation Award for Outstanding Teaching, Buffalo State College
  • Rated 4.9 out of a 5.0 by 100 Students, Student Evaluations, School and Society, Buffalo State College
  • Over 18 years college level teaching for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level students

Rates for speaking engagements are $1,500 (additional travel expenses may be applied). Plus, there are one-time bulk discounts available on College to Career books!  Also, ALL students attending the presentation will receive a $100 discount on any future CECA services!  This could save your district's families $1000s of dollars!

For more information on speaking engagements, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Harvey to schedule a phone appointment (Click Resume for Dr. Harvey's credentials).