Focusing on inclusive support for diverse higher education populations
This webinar series is dedicated to enhancing the academic and personal development of students through a collaborative effort of faculty, staff, and the broader educational community. This series aims to provide a platform for continuous learning and professional development, focusing on various aspects of supporting diverse student populations. Sessions will feature experts, practitioners, and coordinators in each field to share real-world insights. Throughout the series we will encourage collaboration between different departments to foster a supportive campus community and provide strategies and resources for implementation in educational settings.
Our goals include:
Join us in this impactful journey to create a more supportive and inclusive educational environment. Together, let's empower our students to thrive academically and personally.
All sessions are free and will be recorded. Recording links will be posted to this website as they become available.
September 20, 2024 12:00pm-1:00pm
Presenter: Ashley Dickson, Special Populations Community Coalition Coordinator/Collegiate Recovery Program Coordinator, Tompkins Cortland Community College
During this webinar, we will discuss how to define recovery as it relates to a college program, abstinence vs harm reduction, how faculty can support these students, knowing community resources that may be available to you and more.
October 4, 2024 12:00pm-1:00pm
Presenters: TBA
How can we support
undocumented students in our colleges? During this webinar, we will
discuss what concerns undocumented students may have that other students
do not as well as types of supports that are crucial. We will also talk
about possible community resources that could be helpful.
October 18, 2024 12:00pm-1:00pm
Presenters:
Tricia Tierney,
International Student & Scholar Services Manager, SUNY System
Administration
Supporting international students can be a challenge. In this session, we will discuss what kinds of on-campus supports are crucial to an international student’s success, what challenges to they have to face that domestic students do not, and what can faculty/staff do to support them.
November 1, 2024 12:00pm-1:00pm
Presenters:
Gillian Kiernan, Associate for Student Support, SUNY System Administration
Wayne Harris, Senior Director for Students in Temporary Housing & Foster Care, Office of Community Schools, New York Department of Education
Jamie Hawkins, Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor, Farmingdale State College
In this webinar, we
will talk about best practices in supporting students who are
experiencing housing insecurity.
November 15, 2024 12:00pm-1:00pm
Presenters:
Clarissa Hartzog, Foster Youth College Success Initiative Coordinator and Campus Liaison, SUNY System Administration
Deidra Nesbeth Director, Fostering Youth Success Alliance
Dylan Tatom, FYSA Policy and Advocacy Associate with Children’s Aid
During this session we will talk about supports students who come through foster care will likely need, how faculty/staff can support these students, and what community supports are available to assist.
February 9, 2024
Presenter: Karima Legette, EOP Director, Binghamton University
This session will help the audience understand and address the unique needs of first-generation students in higher education, explore the challenges these students often face, and delve into the effective strategies for providing the support and resources necessary for their academic and personal success.
February 23, 2024
Presenters: Holly Wheeler and Eric Wheeler, Monroe Community College
The Supporting Transitioning and Returning Service Members (STARS) Project provides a research-based, timely, and sustainable professional development program regarding military-connected students. STARS is a fully transferable program and applicable to all institutions of higher education.
March 8, 2024
Presenters: Rochelle Duncan, Project Manager, SUNY REACH, NYS Student Success Center; Dr. Carol Meyer, Director of Academic Affairs for UCAWD; Susan Warner, Manager, Online Student Supports, SUNY Online
This session will address the distinctive challenges faced by adult learners and discuss strategies for engaging and supporting this demographic.
March 22, 2024
Presenter: Klarisse Torriente - Higher Education In Prison, SUNY
This session focuses on the unique challenges faced by re-entry and justice-impacted students. Highlighting stories and best practices from institutions championing re-entry initiatives.
April 5, 2024
Presenters: Emily Olson, SUNY Oneonta and Kyle Ouimet, Onondaga Community College
This session will discuss strategies to engage and support LGBTQ+ students on your campus.
April 19, 2024
Presenters: Jerimy Blower, Cayuga Community College; Jamie Castillo, SUNY Geneseo
Learn strategies to promote the importance of mental health awareness, destigmatization, and the implementation of effective support systems. Recognize signs of distress, promoting self-care, and creating a compassionate campus community that enables students with mental health issues to thrive academically and personally.
The SUNY Center for Professional Development (CPD) supports a wide range of professional development opportunities for the academic, technical, and leadership communities across the SUNY System.
Phone
315-214-2440