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Lunch and Lead with Dr. Jennifer Timmer

Join us for our CHDCM IE Lunch and Lead hosted by Dr. Jennifer, Assistant Professor in the Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy at the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media (CHDCM).  Dr. Timmer will share her research focused on the gender disparities in principal salaries, how pathways to the superintendency differ by race and gender, and the “glass cliff” phenomenon of hiring women into precarious leadership positions.

Dr. Timmer’s research focuses on representation, access, and compensation in the principalship and superintendency, and how quantitative methods can help advance equity in education. She was awarded a grant from the Seton Hall University Research Council to compile a rich statewide longitudinal data set appropriate for research on education leaders in New Jersey and is using this data set to investigate representation of newly hired leaders in precarious positions as defined by student achievement or school/district funding levels.

Tuesday, March 26, 12 p.m.
Bishop Dougherty University Center, Event Lounge

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Coffee and Conversations: Rehumanizing International Students with Dr. Santiago Castiello on Thursday October 12

Join us at the Campus Inclusion Center (CIC) for Coffee and Conversations: Rehumanizing International Students on Campus with Dr. Santiago Castiello on Thursday, October 12, at 2 p.m. in the University Center, Room 209.

In his talk, Dr. Santiago Castiello, Assistant Professor of Higher Education in the Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy, will discuss his work on the experiences of international students on campus. Over the past years, Dr. Castiello and his colleagues have published extensively on the challenges faced by international students in the United States and the dehumanizing policies they encounter. From the threat of deportation to being portrayed as potential criminals and economic commodities, Dr. Castiello’s work looks to highlight the urgent need to reevaluate how we perceive and support international students on our campuses.
Let’s come together to discuss how we can actively contribute to a more inclusive and compassionate environment for international students, where they are valued not just for their financial contributions but as individuals with unique stories and lives. Join us in exploring ways to create a campus culture that truly embraces the diversity and humanity of our international student community. Coffee and light snacks will be provided.

Please register online.

If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Castiello’s research on this topic, you can review the following publications:

Castiello-Gutiérrez, S. (2019). Beyond the melting pot: International students on campus. Inside Higher Education: The World View. https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/wrld-view/beyond-melting-pot-international-students-campus

Lee, J. J., & Castiello-Gutiérrez, S. (2019). Engaging international students. In S. J. Quaye, S. Harper, and S. Pendakur, Student engagement in higher education: Theoretical Perspectives and Practical Approaches for Diverse Populations (pp. 107-129). Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Student-Engagement-in-Higher-Education-Theoretical-Perspectives-and-Practical/Quaye-Harper-Pendakur/p/book/9780367002244

Castiello-Gutiérrez, S., & Li, X. (2020). We are more than your paycheck: The dehumanization of international students in the United States. Journal of International Students, 10(3), i-iv. https://www.ojed.org/index.php/jis/article/view/2676

Castiello-Gutiérrez, S., & Tozini, K. (2020). Universities as global villages: Supporting international students on campus. NAFSA Trends and Insights, December. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347800416_Universities_as_Global_Villages_Supporting_International_Students_on_Campus

Tozini, K., & Castiello-Gutiérrez, S. (2022). COVID-19 and international students: examining perceptions of social support, financial well-being, psychological stress, and university response. Journal of College Student Development, 63(2), 134-150. https://muse.jhu.edu/article/856750

Whatley, M., & Castiello-Gutiérrez, S. (2022). Balancing finances, politics, and public health: international student enrollment and reopening plans at US higher education institutions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Higher education, 84(2), 299-320. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-021-00768-7

Castiello-Gutiérrez, S. (2022). From Being to Becoming: An International Student’s Journey at Becoming an International Education Scholar. Journal of International Students, 12(S2), 13-31. https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v12iS2.4456

2023 Gerard Babo Award Winner: Dr. Nicole Giglia, Ph.D.

Nicole Giglia, Ph.D. (Higher Education), has been selected as the 2022-23 Gerard Babo Award winner.

Gerard (Gerry) Babo, Ph.D. was an Associate Professor in the Department of Education Leadership, Management & Policy in the College of Education and Human Services. After his passing, the Babo family and the College of Education and Human Services established a fund in Babo’s memory in order to perpetuate his work with students and to pay honor to his incredible dedication to his students, his community, and Seton Hall.

Babo was the epitome of a servant leader, and an outstanding educator and researcher. Giglia embodies each of these characteristics. She is a higher education professional and scholar with 10+ years of experience working in Catholic higher education. From 2022-2023, Giglia served as a Programming Committee Chair and board member for the New Jersey American Council of Education (NJACE) Women’s Network, coordinating events for local professionals in higher education, including the group’s Spring 2023 conference at Seton Hall. Giglia is also involved with the One Love Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed at helping young people learn about healthy relationships.

Throughout her Ph.D. program, Giglia has worked full-time at Seton Hall, currently as the Associate Dean of Students (promoted into this position in May 2022). In this role, Giglia oversees residential life and student conduct and leads campus-wide efforts to prevent sexual violence, alcohol and drug use, and issues related to student mental health. Giglia’s work advising a SHU student organization focused on the prevention of sexual violence has been recognized by the university, and by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). Still, Giglia goes above and beyond the formal responsibilities of her role, volunteering to chair the Student Experience working group for the institution’s Middle States Accreditation process, teaching University Life courses for new undergraduate students, and providing leadership training for students and staff across campus.

Academically, Giglia has been a leader among her peers, earning top grades in all of her courses. She was invited to share her research at the University’s Conference on Women and Gender, and at SHU’s 2023 Petersheim Exposition. She currently has a paper from her dissertation under review with the Journal of Women and Gender in Higher Education, in collaboration with Katie Smith, Ph.D.

Giglia will be formally recognized during the College of Education and Human Services graduation ceremony on Saturday May 20th. Past winners of this award include Xanthy Karamanos (Ed.D., K-12), 2020-21, and Jorge Ventura (Ed.D., K-12), 2021-22.

To learn more about the award, Gerry, or to donate to the fund, click here.

More about this story and nominees: https://www.shu.edu/education/news/2023-gerard-babo-award-winner-announced.cfm

HRED Internships – Summer/Fall 2021

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING: Student Engagement (Summer/Fall)
General description: Reporting to the Senior Student Program Coordinator, the Graduate Intern for Student Engagement for the School of Nursing will co-advise the school’s multiple student organizations on various campuses with a first-year recruitment and retention lens. They will assist in the implementation of a
comprehensive leadership development curriculum through the day-to-day running of the office and its programming efforts, including the First-Year Experience, 2nd Degree program, and Graduate programs. They will work on planning multiple orientation and registration events and serve on the convocation committee. This position will also work with students and staff to implement assessment strategies for social media and
programming. Other responsibilities can include aiding the department in telling the story of its successes and areas for improvement in formal and informal monthly and annual reports.
To apply: Please send resume and cover letter to Laura Stone at ls706@sn.rutgers.edu.

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING: Educational Opportunity Fund Program (Summer/Fall)
To apply: Please email resume and cover letter to Susan Arrigoni at susan.arrigoni@shu.edu.


RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING: Office of Disability Services (FALL ONLY)
General description: Report directly to the Director of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Office of Disability Services. Responsibilities can include the following: attend regular one-on-one meetings with supervisor, participate in professional development opportunities when appropriate, participate in collaborative projects with other Rutgers personnel as opportunities arise, serve as a positive role model to students, assist with New Student Orientation, attend meetings on and off campus programs, support Rutgers’ policies and guidelines, and learn to utilize ODS/Rutgers Databases.
To apply: Please send resumes and cover letter to Susan Arrigoni at susan.arrigoni@shu.edu


CALDWELL UNIVERSITY: Graduate Internship in Higher Education Emphasis in Institutional Research and Assessment (FALL ONLY)
General description: The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment at Caldwell University plays a key role in evaluating institutional effectiveness through the collection, analysis, communication, and reporting of data and information to facilitate planning, budgeting, assessment, accreditation, compliance, and decision-making across the University. This internship position is an opportunity for a qualified graduate student to gain valuable, in-depth knowledge and skills pertaining to higher education and institutional research, including practical experience in
research and data analysis. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Assisting in qualitative and quantitative research projects, coding and analyzing qualitative data, recoding, cleaning, and filtering quantitative data in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, creating graphs, tables, and other visualizations based on quantitative and
qualitative data, producing presentation slides, conducting internet searches and literature reviews, creating and editing surveys in Qualtrics, writing reports, maintaining confidentiality of information and data Qualifications: Graduate student enrolled in a higher education or related field is required. Must have experience
in Microsoft Office and Google applications, especially Excel and google sheets. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be well organized, and detail oriented. Experience working with quantitative and qualitative data through coursework or past experience is recommended, but not required.
To Apply: Please forward a letter of interest and current resume to Susan Hayes at shayes@caldwell.edu


** If you are interested in taking the Administrative Internship course (ELMP 8981/8982), please contact susan.arrigoni@shu.edu for additional information.