College of Education & Human Services
Program Session Titles
To read more about each program, visit our program sessions page.
- Transferable Skills: How to Identify and Use ThemÌý
- Student Affairs Careers in Community Colleges
- Second Language Anxiety (SLA) and Its Effect on International College Students in the United StatesÌý
- From Campus Leaders to Student Affairs
- Entering Your New Era: Navigating Your Transition to Grad SchoolÌý
- Creating Meaningful MomentsÌý
- ATS 101: Mastering the Art of Getting Noticed in Higher EducationÌý
- FYE-pardy: The How's and Why's for First-Year Experience Classes and Programming
- Communication Matters: Basics on Models of Communication and how they Connect to Interacting with Students
- Finding Harmony: Effective Strategies for Managing Work, Life, and Graduate Studies
- From Diversity to Inclusion: The Importance of POC and International Professionals in Student AffairsÌý
- From "Oops!" to "A-Ha!": Simplifying Student SanctionsÌý
- Supporting Students on Academic Probation
- It's Giving Care: Care-Centered Advising
- More Than R.E.S.I.L.I.E.N.T.: Acknowledging the Complexities of Generational Perserverance in Black People and Highlighting the Importance of Self-Care
- IYKYK- But We Didn'tÌý
- Targeted Violence Prevention for Student Affairs ProfessionalsÌý
- Making the Most of Your Opportunities/Where Do I Go From Here?
- Understand How Compliance with Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX May Be Part of Your Role as a Student Affairs ProfessionalÌý
- Let’s Talk About Bread & How to Make Toast: Effective Student Programming With Little to No Budget
- Be a Rainbow in Someone's Cloud: How to Create Safe and Accountable Spaces in Your Office and Your Practice #BeABetterAlly #CreateWelcomingSpaces
- Getting Involved in Your Undergraduate To Help With Your Future Careers
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Meet the Keynote Speaker
Dr. MarQuita Barker
Vice President for Student Affairs
Knox College, Galesburg IL
Background Information
Dr. Barker has served as the Vice President for Student Development at Knox College since January 2022. In this role, she serves as the senior student affairs officer. She provides leadership for all aspects of student life including departments that are responsible for providing programs and services dedicated to student success. She is an advocate for holistic student learning and represents student needs across campus. Prior to joining Knox, Dr. Barker served in roles at Elon University, Old Dominion University and Hampton University. In her free time, she enjoys reading, sports, and spending time with family.Ìý
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Dr. Barker's Presentation
Bloom in the Field of Student Affairs- Student affairs is one of those professions that people often discover by accident. But many students report that student affairs professionals are just as instrumental in their college journey as faculty. Knowing the impact that student affairs professionals can have in the lives of college students, how can we inspire professionals to embrace adaptability, resilience, and empathy in their roles? Attendees will leave with actionable insights to help their campuses flourish in a rapidly changing educational landscape and find ways to make the most of their professions.
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