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Watch the 2020 Grad Studies Week Events
Graduate Studies Week 2020 was a virtual experience including alumni panels, career exploration and more. The events were recorded and can be accessed below.
Communication Matters: From Facebook to Tik Tok - Understanding the Influencers in the Social Media Environment and How to Stop the Spread of Disinformation
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH 2020 FROM 3:30-5:00PM
Did you know that 38% of CEOs reported social media and online influencers will be the most valuable component of their company’s communications strategy in the future? Join us for a discussion around what social media managers are saying about their jobs. Who do they report to? What are their main responsibilities? Are they feeling valued? The October 2020 Career Path of a Social Media Professional report will be shared. Additionally, our expert panelists will also touch on the role of social media in the spread of disinformation. A practical guide and 10-point checklist to help people think before they link will be distributed.
PRESENTERS
Tina McCorkindale, Ph.D., APR, CEO, Institute of Public Relations
Marcia DiStaso, Ph.D., University of Florida
Co-Moderator: Lindsay McCluskey, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, SUNY Oswego, Department of Communication Studies
Co-Moderator: Stephanie Herbert '18, Strategic Communication, MA Graduate Student
Pathways to a Career in School Psychology
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH FROM 7:00-8:30PM
Did you know that the 2020 US News and World Report has ranked School Psychologist as one of the 100 Best Jobs (#36)? Come find out why the job placement rates for graduates of the School Psychology program are so high at SUNY Oswego. Faculty, students, and alumni are eager to share their insights to the field of school psychology during National School Psychology Week. In this interactive panel discussion, attendees will hear about the changing field of school psychology, the graduate training program at SUNY Oswego, and the benefits of a career that focuses on helping children succeed at home, school, and in life. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask the panelists about their experiences, background, insights to the field, and much more!
PANELISTS INCLUDE
Carlo Cuccaro '92, School Psychologist in the Fulton City School District, SUNY Oswego Alumna
Nicole Klinger, 2nd year student in the SUNY Oswego School Psychology MS/CAS Program
Dr. Michelle Storie, Assistant Professor in Counseling and Psychological Services, SUNY Oswego
Rebecca Wood, 3rd year student in the SUNY Oswego School Psychology MS/CAS Program
Dr. Laura Spenceley Associate Professor in Counseling and Psychological Services, SUNY Oswego
Moderator: Sharon Griffin, Graduate Studies, Admissions Counselor
Representation Matters: “I need Someone that Gets Me!” A Discussion with Mental Health Professionals of Color
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH FROM 2:00-3:15PM
People of color make up about 37% of the American population but only 14% of American psychologists. Representation in the mental health profession can present problems when patients are seeking therapists who can understand and/or share their experiences. Statistics also show that communities of color use mental health services at about ½ the rate of white people due to trust, access, affordability, cultural stigmas. This panel will help us further understand the importance for representation and cultural competence, offer recommendations for training mental health counselors, specific tools for therapy sessions and insight for on-going professional development and support.
PANELISTS
Cara Plasencia, MA, LMFT, Senior Counselor, Counseling Services Center, SUNY Oswego
Zoya McCants, Counselor, EdD, LMHC, LPC-ACS
Tekhara Watson, MA, LMFT, Senior Counselor, Counseling Services Center, SUNY Oswego
Linzy Andre, MSED, LMHC, NCC, Doctoral Student, Syracuse University
Stephanie DeMarsh Gamboa '12 & '15, MS, LMHC and Adjunct Instructor
Moderator: Michaela Williams, Graduate Student in the SUNY Oswego Mental Health Counseling MS Program
Leadership Matters: Leading our Schools: School Safety, Cohesiveness, and Productivity Through Constant Disruptions
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH FROM 4:00-5:00PM
K-12 schools serve as the centerpiece for our communities, and during the COVID pandemic, school leaders have been tasked with extraordinary responsibilities, from providing remote instruction to meal delivery to virtual intervention services, and much more. Join school and district leaders for an authentic dialog about their strategies for leadership during a crisis, and their recommendations for building and maintaining guiding principles of equity, safety, inclusion, and student success in the midst of a crisis and beyond.
PANELISTS
Tolga Hayali '11, Superintendent, Science Academies of New York
Eva Williams '12, Principal, Van Duyn Elementary School, Syracuse City School District
Corey Mitchell '97 & '18, Associate Principal, 9th Grade Transition & Community Outreach/District Director for AVID, Ithaca High School
Jeff Pirozzolo '03, Superintendent, Auburn City School District
Patricia B. LaBarr '05, Superintendent of Schools, Watertown City School District
Stacey J. Eger-Converse '13, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Watertown City School District
Brian Hartwell '01 & '15, Superintendent, Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
Carrie Plasse '91 & '95 & '07, Executive Director of Elementary Education & Accountability, Oswego City School District
Co-Moderator:Melinda Ervay '98, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Weedsport Central School District
Co-Moderator:Dr. Laura Spenceley Associate Professor in Counseling and Psychological Services, SUNY Oswego
Experience Matters: School Counselors Give Advice from the Field
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH FROM 4:00-5:15PM
As K-12 education has worked to incorporate a stronger focus on the needs of the whole child, including mental and behavioral health, the field of school counseling has had to adjust to better meet the needs of children, families, and school communities. No longer guidance counselors, school counselors are integral members of the school community who support students' academic, behavioral, vocational, and emotional needs, and ensure that school communities are supportive, welcoming environments for all learners. In this panel, attendees will have the opportunity to dialog with school counselors about their changing role in schools, their experiences from the field, and their recommendations for those considering a career in school counseling.
Panelists
Ryan Warner '11 & '17, Career & Technical Education School Counselor, Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation
Elizabeth Biondo, School Counselor, Onondaga Jr./Sr. High School
Annalise Winkler '19, School Counselor, Watertown City School District
Ciera Leflore '13 & '19, School Counselor, Corcoran High School, Syracuse City School District
John Daney, Graduate Student
Applying to Graduate School: What do I Need to Know?
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH FROM 1:00-2:00PM
This session is designed to answer your questions about the graduate school application process, entrance exams, and provide advice and guidance on how to find the right program and mentor for your personal and professional goals
PANELISTS
Dr. Jenny Rosenberg, Associate Professor, Communication Studies
Dr. Laura Spenceley Associate Professor in Counseling and Psychological Services, SUNY Oswego
Kristen Eichhorn, Dean Graduate Studies
Michaela Smith, Graduate Student
Sophie Meyers, Graduate Student
Research Matters: Biomedical Informatics Strategy in Combating Covid-19
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH FROM 3:00-4:15PM
The COVID pandemic has served as a stark reminder of the importance of data management strategies that empower leaders, stakeholders, and consumers to make good decisions with imperfect data. Our experts in biomedical health informatics will share their perspectives and experiences in building data models that inform the public and communication strategies that ensure these models are disseminated, understood, and implemented with integrity.
PANELISTS
Kevin Kurzinski, IT Project Manager, St Joseph's Hospital
Joseph Miles, PharmD, Pharmacist Informaticist, Crouse Hospitals
Chris Bartlett '16 & '18, Data Analyst, Nascentia Health
Isabelle Bichindaritz, Director of Biomedical and Health Informatics, SUNY Oswego
Moderator: Paola Marin, Biomedical and Health Informatics, MS Graduate Student
Preparation Matters: GRE Tips and Tricks with Sharon
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH FROM 5:00-6:15PM
Graduate Admissions Counselor Sharon Griffin will let you know the programs that require the GRE, when to take it, deadlines and more.
Presenters
Sharon Griffin, Graduate Studies, Admissions Counselor
Michaela Smith, Graduate Student
Excellence Matters: Celebrating Excellence in the Graduate Community
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH FROM 12:00-1:15PM
Graduate Studies will recognize the achievements of those nominated for Outstanding Graduate Student Awards for 2020.