2006 Student Affairs Graduate Program CAREER DAY
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9:00 – 10:00am            Welcome and panel of Student Affairs professionals

 

                                    This moderated panel discussion will focus on the topic of

                                    “Building Your Career in Student Affairs.”  Entry-level, mid-level,

                                    and senior student affairs practitioners/educators will discuss the

                                    field of student affairs, their jobs, and their professional backgrounds.  

 

10:00 – 10:45am          Faculty Panel:  Considerations in Choosing a Graduate Program

 

                                    This moderated panel discussion will focus on what prospective

                                    graduate students should consider in deciding where to apply for

                                    admission to a student affairs master’s program.  The application

                                    process and important deadlines will also be discussed.  Faculty

                                    from three diverse institution types; Kent State University, Indiana

                                    University of Pennsylvania, and University of Pittsburgh, will comprise

                                    the panel.

 

10:45am – 12:15pm     Graduate Program Recruitment Fair

 

                                    Participating graduate programs will provide information about

                                    their programs.  You will have the opportunity to ask questions of

                                    faculty and graduate students as you make decisions about where

                                    you would like to apply.  Participating universities include:

 

 

·         The University of Pittsburgh

·         Slippery Rock University

·         Shippensburg University

·         Pennsylvania State University

·         Kent State University

·         Indiana University of Pennsylvania

·          Indiana State University

·         Edinboro University

·         Canisius College

·         Buffalo State College

 

 

12:15 – 1:00pm           Graduate Student Panel:  Making the Most of Graduate School

                                   

                                    Current graduate students will discuss the challenges and rewards

                                    of pursuing a master’s degree in student affairs during this

                                    moderated panel.  Learn how these students balance their academic

                                    work with graduate assistantships and other responsibilities.

                                    Edinboro University will participate on the panel.