Graduate Student Symposium Description:
The Graduate Student Symposium (GSS) is designed to support masters-level graduate students by providing informational workshops, mentoring opportunities, and networking with professionals and peers.
GSS provides sessions on a variety of topics to assist with professional development and the transition from graduate student to professional.
GSS is open and relevant for current masters students, whether you are currently a graduate student working in the field or one that desires to obtain employment in higher education in the future. During the symposium, participants will gain an understanding of the field of Orientation, Transition, and Retention.
Learn more about the Graduate Student Symposium on our website.
2024 Schedule:
Location: Skyline II, 23rd Floor, Hilton Downtown Portland
November 10, 2024
November 11, 2024
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9:00 am – noon: Morning Sessions
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Noon – 1:00 pm: Lunch (provided)
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1:00 – 3:00 pm: Afternoon Sessions and Closing
Meet the Faculty:
- Justin Gambone (Co-Lead Faculty), Associate Director for Orientation Programs at James Madison University | Justin been working in OTR for over 6 years and currently oversees the onboarding process and all orientation programming for 5000+ new students annually. He is excited to continue to support graduate students in their journey as they prepare to enter the field.
- Jared Logan (Co-Lead Faculty), Assistant Director for Orientation Logistics at University of South Carolina | Beginning his time with the Graduate Student Symposium in 2021, Jared has spent the past 3 years creating and facilitating transformative learning for graduate students within NODA and advocating for them at-large. Jared is a first-generation college student with degrees from East Carolina University and Clemson University.
- Drew Nicklas, Assistant Director, New Student and Family Programs at San José State University | Drew began at SJSU as the Parent and Family Programs Coordinator and now, as the Assistant Director, has oversight of student orientation and FYE programs. She earned her Master's degree from Clemson University and Bachelor's degree Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She was a GSS participant in 2020, and has been very involved in Region II for NODA!
- Nick Stines, Senior Program Coordinator, New Student Programs at Syracuse University | As an UNC-Chapel Hill and University of Georgia alumnus, Nick oversees first-generation and BIPOC pre-orientation programs in addition to overall Welcome Week and New Student-Move-In logistics at Syracuse University. He is passionate about graduate student skill and self development in Orientation, Transition, and Retention (OTR).
- Anna Spaschak, Program Coordinator For Special Populations at The University of Florida | Anna, originally from New Jersey, pursued her undergraduate degree at Arcadia University and her Masters at The University of South Carolina. She found her NODA community during GSS 2022. Dedicated to empowering students, she fosters inclusive environments for their growth and success, and is excited to give back to graduate students!
- Corina Aguilera Dickens, Assistant Director, Parent & Family Programs at Emory University | Corina currently serves as the Assistant Director for Parent and Family Programs at Emory University in Atlanta, GA and has over five years of experience in OTR programming. She earned her Master of Education from the University of Florida in 2022 and her Bachelor of Art from the University of Central Florida in 2020.
- Shane Reilly, Assistant Director of Civic Engagement & Lula Bell’s at Davidson University | In my day job, I support students' basic needs backed with 3+ years experience in the function of OTR. As a new professional who loved their graduate school experience, helping orient graduate students to transition and prepare for success in the field remains a passion of mine. I am excited to return to GSS Faculty for a second year.
Registration Deadlines and Pricing:
Registration with NODAC Registration:
- Early Bird Registration: $60 (register by September 12, 2024)
- Regular Registration: $70 (register by October 17, 2024)
- Late Registration: $90 (register by Monday, November 4, 2024)
Registration without NODAC Registration:
- Early Bird Registration: $160 (register by September 12, 2024)
- Regular Registration: $170 (register by October 17, 2024)
- Late Registration: $190 (register by Monday, November 4, 2024)
Cancellation Policy:
Please review NODA's cancellation policy prior to registering for this Symposium.