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Prospective Graduate Student Conference
April 20th, 2013 | 9:30am to 4:30pm
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9:30am to 10:00am Williman Room
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Check-In, Continental Breakfast & Networking |
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Welcome Address 10:00am to 10:40am Williman Room |
Know Thyself: Finding Your Graduate Program Understand how your skills, interests, values, and goals are essential in guiding your graduate school choices. Prospective graduate students will explore how personal and academic aspirations can further your graduate school and career goals. Nick Ladany, Ph.D., Dean, School of Education and Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University |
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Session 1 10:45am to 11:30am Parlor C |
A Behind the Scenes Look at the Graduate Application Process Learn how to craft a successful resume, understand the purpose of purpose statements, prepare for standardized tests, obtain relevant experience, and acquire letters of recommendation. Megan France, Ph.D., Director of Assessment, School of Education and Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University Kelly Pjesky, M.A., Director of Admissions, School of Education and Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University |
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Session 2 11:35am to 12:15pm Parlor C |
The Do's and Don'ts of Social Media: Preparing Your Virtual Self for Graduate School Does your online persona require some polishing? Recognize what to do and what to avoid when packaging your online identity. Pedro Hernandez-Ramos, Ph.D., Department Chair of Education; Coordinator, Science Technology, Environmental Education, Mathematics (STEEM) Program, Santa Clara University Steve Johnson, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer of Education; Director, Character Education, Catholic Education Advisor, Markkula Center, Santa Clara University |
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12:20pm to 1:20pm Williman Room
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Lunch |
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Session 3 1:20pm to 2:00pm Parlor C |
Interviewing for Success Experience what to expect and how to respond during individual and group admissions' interviews. Harold Hoyle, Ph.D. Lecturer of Education, Santa Clara University Cheryl McElvain, Ed.D., Lecturer, Interdisciplinary Education and Teacher Credential Programs, Santa Clara University Priscilla Myers, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer, Reading Specialist in Education, Santa Clara University |
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Concurrent Sessions 5A & 5B 2:05pm to 2:45pm Session 5A, Parlor C Session 5B, Parlor A |
Discipline Specific Admissions Applications Prepare for the journey that you will take as a graduate student in specific disciplines. Session 5A: Graduate Programs in Teacher Education and Preparation Marco Bravo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education, Santa Clara University Melissa Gilbert, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education, Santa Clara University Lisa Goldstein, Ph.D., Director of Teacher Education; University Coordinator of CTC Credential Programs, Santa Clara University Session 5B: Graduate Programs in Professional Therapy, Counseling, and Psychology Jerrold Shapiro, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University |
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2:50pm to 3:15pm Williman Room
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Santa Clara University School of Education and Counseling Psychology Information Session (optional) Kelly Pjesky, M.A., Director of Admissions, School of Education and Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University |
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3:15pm to 4:30pm Williman Patio
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Cocktail Reception & Networking |
 For more information, please contact Kelly Pjesky (Director of Admissions): |
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