Understanding the Role of Cultural Centers and its’ intersectional impact at Rutgers University – New Brunswick

Presenter: David Jones Co-Presenters: Carlos Fernandez, Zaneta Rago-Craft, Ji Lee, Jannah Handy Rutgers University-New Brunswick recently established the Cultural Center Collaborative, a partnership between the four Cultural Centers – Center for Social Justice & LGBT Communities, Asian American Cultural Center, Paul Robeson Cultural Center and the Center for Latino Arts & Culture – in an effort to…

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Navigating Work, Life, and Doctoral Degrees

Presenter: Juhi Bhatt Co-Presenter:  Jordan Draper & Thea Zunick Three dynamic women with very different doctoral paths and backgrounds share their stories and tips for enduring the long journey to becoming doctor. This session will focus on some of the big decisions and issues of the doctoral journey. Presenters for this session will include one woman…

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Scholarly Practice in Student Affairs

Presenter: Sattik Deb A guiding philosophy of student affairs professionals and leaders is finding a union between theory and practice that is led by inquiry and carried out by scholar-practitioners who utilize scholarship of, in, and for practice. This presentation is a reflection on this identity of scholar-practitioner and how we can contribute to the student…

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The Supervisor and Supervisee Relationship #LessionsLearned From A New Professional and His #BossLady

Presenter: Mehtap S. Donuk Co-Presenter: Colvin Georges, Jr. New supervisor and supervisee will share their experiences from working together which will help attendees strategize on how to be an outstanding professional. In this session, presenters will be discussing topics such as establishing trust, working through challenges, and accepting critical feedback in order to work towards an unified…

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Why Students Need Lawyers

Presenter: Dr. Donald C. Heilman Even a minor legal issue can completely derail student progress. Students with legal issues often face increased financial stress, loss of productivity, loss of scholarships, loss of internships, deportation, and increased mental and emotional stress. A criminal record can severely hamper graduate and professional school plans, teaching licenses, military commissions and…

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Authenticity: Gay is Okay

Presenter:  Ryan Nolen Do you show your true, authentic self every day in the workplace? This workshop will focus on specific ways members of the LGBT community incorporate their lifestyle into their work. As an LGBT staff member, do you disclose your orientation to your student staff? What about to your direct supervisor? If you…

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