SPEAKING & PUBLISHING
I am actively engaged in writing and speaking at the local, state, regional, and national levels. Areas of expertise encompass high-impact practices, guided pathways, strategic enrollment management, assessment and outcomes, the student experience, and equity, diversity and inclusion. Speaking engagements and publications include interviews, features, keynotes, juried presentations, research journals, and academic conferences.
Selected Conference Talks, Presentations, and Publications
Hu, X. & Latiolais, S.J. (2024) Catalyzing equity-centered change. Presented at the annual meeting of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Hu, X., & Latiolais, S.J. (2022). Pathways toward (unequal) earnings: Students’ choice of career training program in Washington State. Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 29(1), 83-106.
Latiolais, S.J. (2021). Clover Park Technical College Commencement. Address given at the annual commencement ceremony of Clover Park Technical College. Lakewood, Washington.
Latiolais, S.J. (2021). Sociodemographic factors influencing choice of career training program: An analysis of Washington State technical colleges [Doctoral dissertation]. Northern Illinois University.
Hu, X., & Latiolais, S.J. (2021). A national study of students’ choice of career training program. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC), Champaign, Illinois.
Dana, S., Dotson, T., & Latiolais, S.J. (2020). Known unknowns: Developing a holistic system of data collection for strategic planning and continuous improvement. Presented at the annual meeting of Achieving the Dream (ATD), National Harbor, Maryland.
Erwin-Svoboda, C., Kelly, D., & Latiolais, S.J. (2020). Student success week-by-week: A high-touch approach to improving student retention and completion outcomes. Presented at the annual meeting of the League for Innovation, Seattle, Washington.
Latiolais, S.J. (2019). Self-advocacy and self-determination: Building skills for success. Presented at the annual meeting of the Washington State School Nutrition Association (WSNA), Spokane, Washington.
Latiolais, S.J., Mowry, C., & Pieper, M. (2019). Structured onboarding: Measuring impacts of high-touch entry advising on student enrollment. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), Los Angeles, California.
Latiolais, S.J. (2018). C.A.R.E.S. model: A high-touch approach to the student experience. Keynote Speaker at annual professional development series of the Bethel School District, Puyallup, Washington.
Latiolais, S. J. (2017). Trends in academic advising: High-impact practices in entry and academic advising in Washington State. Keynote Speaker at the annual regional workshop of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), Kirkland, Washington.
Latiolais, S. J. & Supinski, J. (2016). First-year experience: Partnering new student orientation and college success. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention (NODA), Indianapolis, Indiana.
Latiolais, S. J., May-Farley, S., Rundle, D., et al. (2015). A high-touch, retention-based approach to advising: Measuring the impact of intrusive entry and academic advising on student success in learning cohorts. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), Las Vegas, Nevada.
Latiolais, S. J. (2012). Building blocks: Advising students in science and engineering. Presented at the annual regional meeting of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), Portland, Oregon.
Latiolais, S. J. (2008). To intervene or not to intervene, that is the question. Presented at the annual meeting of the Northeast Association of College and University Housing Officers (NEACUHO), Binghamton, New York.
Latiolais, S. J. (2007). Why do students get involved? Measuring the effects of engagement on retention and persistence. Presented at the annual meeting of the Northeast Association of College and University Housing Officers (NEACUHO), Castleton, Vermont.
Latiolais, S. J. (2006). Embracing diversity & inclusion: Developing common ground. Facilitator at the annual meeting of the Northeast Association of College and University Housing Officers (NEACUHO), New York, New York.
Hooks, K. & Latiolais, S. J. (2006). LGBTQ+ 101… and then some: Increasing our knowledge. Presented at the annual meeting of the American College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I), Atlanta, Georgia.
Latiolais, S. J. (2004). Advising student organizations in residence life: A guide for student affairs professionals. Presented at the annual meeting of the Northwestern Association of College and University Housing Officers (NWACUHO), Vancouver, British Columbia.
Latiolais, S. J. (2003). The great waiting place: Making your department LGBTQ+ friendly. Presented at the annual meeting of the American College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I), Las Vegas, Nevada.
Latiolais, S. J. (2002). Charting your course: Values and ethical decision-making. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH), Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Latiolais, S. J. (2001). The world of National Residence Hall Honorary: A theoretical approach to building NRHH. Presented at the annual meeting of the Central Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (CAACURH), New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Latiolais, S. J. (2001). The five fundamentals of effective leadership. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH), Los Angeles, California.
Latiolais, S. J. (2000). Animalistic instincts: Leadership and group dynamics. Presented at the annual meeting of the Northeast Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (NEACURH), New Paltz, New York.
Latiolais, S.J. (2000). Understanding student motivation and engagement in living-learning communities [Master’s thesis]. The University of Tennessee.
Selected Media Coverage
Twenty-three college presidents receive Paragon Award for New Presidents. Press Release from Phi Theta Kappa International. (2024)
The faces of a community college. Article in Cleveland Magazine. Cleveland, Ohio. (2024)
Tri-C Westshore holds second annual Bark Walk. Article in The Villager Newspaper. Northeast Ohio. (2023)
Tri-C Westshore Campus celebrates grand opening of renovated food pantry. Article in The Villager Newspaper. Northeast Ohio. (2023)
Tri-C Westshore Campus in Westlake opens food pantry. Article in The Morning Journal. Northeast Ohio. (2023)
Tri-C selects Scott Latiolais as Westshore Campus President. Article in The Villager Newspaper. Northeast Ohio. (2023)
Westlake: Tri-C selects Scott Latiolais as President of the Westshore Campus. Article in The Morning Journal. Northeast Ohio. (2023)