Spring 2021 Parent & Family Connection Webinars

AFFIRMING STUDENT SUCCESS: Reimagining Recruitment, Resilience, Retention, and Career Readiness
Date: Thursday, February 25
Time: 6pm
Session Description: This virtual presentation at 6:00pm, Thursday, February 25, 2021 programmatically and philosophically captures the essence of this year’s Black History Month theme, 2021- The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity. The question of how to move from a transactional college involvement to a transformational student experience is not a new one. As college and universities compete for students, providing a high-quality academic and social experience for all students is central to many conversations and integral to developing innovative strategies and approaches. The progressive demographic shift in America to a majority-minority population and the characteristics of Generation Z frame the lens of social justice, equity, inclusion, and advocacy that ground the student pathway experiences that follow. Join us for a conversation on how two unique programs housed at Rowan University are designed to have a positive impact on marginalized youth by preparing for and supporting their journey to higher education and careers. 
Sponsors: First Star, ASPIRE Student Leadership Development Experience, Office of Student Enrichment & Family Connections
Presenter: Alicia Monroe, Ed.D., Assistant Director, Office of Career Advancement

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#LevelUp: Leveraging Your Personal & Professional Brand
Date: Thursday, March 18
Time: 6pm
Session Description: Do you know that you are a brand that requires an investment of time and attention? Your personal brand reflects your values, gifts, and talents. Your digital footprint is significant to your personal and professional brand. In fact, 92% of companies are using social media for recruitment, hiring, and promotion purposes.

Leveraging your personal and professional brand during COVID-19 requires effective thought leadership that starts today. Participants will explore the intricacies of personal branding and best practices for managing and maintaining a professional brand and online presence that holistically features academic accomplishments as well as unique skills and interests. This interactive session will take place on a virtual platform and is open to Rowan University students, parents, alumni, and employees. 

Presenter: Alicia Monroe, Ed.D., Assistant Director, Office of Career Advancement

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Return to Rowan

Rowan University is committed to returning as an on-campus living and learning environment for the spring 2021 semester. As always, the health and safety of the Rowan community is our top priority. We have developed and continue to update an extensive operations plan in compliance with government directives, public health guidance and higher education best practices. You may always visit the Return to Rowan website for our most recent information.

In-person & virtual course delivery formats and campus life will be very similar to the fall term. To update you about our testing requirements and modified spring term schedule (full-term classes beginning on Monday, January 25 with no spring break), we will host another update webinar:

Spring Semester Update
Thursday, January 21 6 p.m.

Join us for updates for parents & family members from Rowan leaders about plans for the sping term. Panelists include:

Arielle Gedeon, Student Government Association president
Dr. Rory McElwee, Vice President for Student Affairs
Dr. Kevin Koett, Interim Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
Scott Woodside, Director for the Wellness Center
Dr. Amy Hoch, Associate Director - Counseling and Psychological Services Center

View the Tuesday 1/12 presentation.

Please visit Rowan's YouTube page for previously recorded sessions.