Empowering Every Voice
University Life Webinar Series
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:
- Foster dialogue and collaboration between academic and student support services.
- Provide resources and share best practices for creating inclusive environments for all students.
- Facilitate networking opportunities for attendees to share experiences and best practices within and across institutions.
- Identify strategies that can be employed on SUNY campuses to better understand and serve the unique needs of diverse student populations.
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.
Webinar Schedule
All sessions are free and will be recorded. Recording links will be posted to this website as they become available.
Navigate the Higher Ed Journey for First-Generation Students
February 9, 2024 12:00pm-1:00pm
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.
Serving Veterans and Military Affiliated Students - STARS Project
February 23, 2024 12:00pm-1:00pm
Presenters:
Eric Wheeler, Assistant Director of Veteran Services and Adjunct Associate Professor, Monroe Community College;
Holly Wheeler, English Professor, 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.
Understand and Support the Adult Learner
March 8, 2024 12:00pm-1:00pm
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.
Re-entry and Justice-Impacted Students
March 22, 2024 12:00pm-1:00pm
Presenter: Klarisse Torriente, Higher Education in Prison Re-entry Coordinator, SUNY System Administration
Focus on the unique challenges faced by re-entry and justice-impacted students. Provide resources and guidance for faculty to better support this student population. Highlight success stories and best practices from institutions championing re-entry initiatives.
Create Inclusive Spaces for LGBTQ+ Student Success
April 5, 2024 12:00pm-1:00pm
Presenters:
Emily Olson, Associate Director, Gender and Sexuality Resource Center & OEI Program Associate, SUNY Oneonta
Kyle Ouimet, Residence Hall Director and club advisor for Pride Alliance, SUNY Onondaga Community College
Join us to explore the essential elements of providing effective support and creating inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ students in higher education. Emily will discuss the unique challenges and opportunities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, covering topics such as affirmation, health and wellbeing, and fostering a sense of belonging.
Nurturing Mental Health in Higher Education
April 19, 2024 12:00pm-1:00pm
Presenters:
Dr. Jaime Castillo, Director of Counseling Services at SUNY Geneseo
Dr. Jerimy Blowers, Coordinator of Wellness and Intervention Services, Cayuga Community College
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.
Navigate the Higher Ed Journey for First-Generation Students
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.
Serving Veterans and Military Affiliated Students - STARS Program
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.
Understand and Support the Adult Learner
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.
Re-Entry and Justice-Impacted Students
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.
Create Inclusive Spaces for LGBTQ+ Student Success
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.
Nurturing Mental Health in Higher Education: Care, Connection, and Collaboration
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.
Contact Us
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