Why Attend
The workforce today is not like it once was. Gone are the days when a bachelor’s degree led to a single career in the workforce that lasted a lifetime. Today, one must anticipate having several jobs over the course of a single career and one must be prepared to navigate an unpredictable journey. Whether it be the need to upskill or to reskill, a graduate education provides those within the workforce with the opportunity to continue their educational journey.
This colloquium provides prospective, current and former graduate students with the opportunity to share their journeys throughout the workforce and how their graduate education continues to help them navigate and enhance their careers. We focus on the different types of graduate-level credentials available and how different modalities (online, on-campus, and hybrid courses) have made access to these more easily attainable.
Agenda
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025 |
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| 12 (Noon) |
Dr. Jason Hardgrave, Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Michael Dixon, Dean of School of Graduate Studies Enhancing Career and Workforce Preparation for USI's Graduate Students |
| 1 p.m. |
Lori Parks-Klinghagen MyStory: On the Shores of Immigration |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Alice Burris The Impact of Experiencing Loss While Being Wrongfully Convicted |
| 2 p.m. |
Will Lismore The Reproductive Cell: Liberationist Rhetoric and Transgender Erasure |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Rodney Simpson Enhancing Student Success through Co-Teaching: A Collaborative Approach to Inclusive Education |
| 3 p.m. |
James Taylor-Caudill Navigating Cross-Disciplinary Paths to Healthcare Administration: A Journey Through Education, Data, and Healthcare Leadership |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Rhonda Wheeler Invisible Disabilities and its Impact on Mental Health |
| 4 p.m. | End of Colloquium |
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Pre-Recorded Presentations |
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Jacklyn Chandler Gang Rentry Intervention Treatment (GRIT) Court: A Specialty Court Proposal |
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Fabiha Hasan The Use of Technology and Digital Marketing in Israeli Marketing Propaganda |
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Nuru Tindi Seje Papua New Guinea, My Story! |
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Sarah Maddox-Ciesielski Education in Juvenile Correctional Facilities: Addressing Disparities |
Watch Previous Presentations
You can view past colloquium presentations on our YouTube channel! Previous themes include:
- Innovations
- (R)evolutions
- Accessibility
- The Urgency of Now: Empowerment through Education and Social Justice
- Existing Paths and New Directions
- From Discovery to Dissemination
- The Impact of Engagement
Venue & Hotels
The USI Graduate Student Colloquium will be held on-campus or virtually. The west-side of Evansville, Indiana has several options for overnight stay. If you wish to attend the colloquium in-person, USI's address is below.
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712
Hotels Near USI:
- Holiday Inn Express Evansville - West, an IHG Hotel (2 minute drive)
- Fairfield Inn by Marriott Evansville West (4 minute drive)
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Evansville Downtown, an IHG Hotel (9 minute drive)
- Hyatt Place Evansville / Downtown (11 minute drive)
Speak at the Colloquium
Are you a current USI Graduate Student or Alumni? Please submit your abstract as soon as possible!
Attend the Colloquium
The USI community is welcome to attend the 8th annual USI Graduate Student Colloquium.