The Graduate Student Symposium (GSS) is a symposium designed to support masters-level graduate students by providing informational workshops, mentoring opportunities, and networking with professionals and peers.

The symposium provides sessions on a variety of topics to assist with professional development and the transition from graduate student to professional.

The Graduate Student Symposium is open and relevant for current Masters’ students, whether you are currently a graduate student working in the field or one that desires that experience in the future. During the Graduate Symposium, masters participants will gain an understanding of the field of Orientation, Transition, & Retention.

Objectives

  • Have a stronger understanding on the purpose, function, and professional expectations of orientation, transition, and retention including the role that orientation, transition, and retention programs serve and the ethical standards of NODA (Theoretical and institutional knowledge/Curriculum and Content Development).
  • Establish a professional philosophy and self-awareness founded on knowledge-building experiences with peers and intentional conversations facilitated by current professionals (Diversity, Inclusion, Access/Organization and Leadership). Develop appropriate networking skills and discuss professional development opportunities within the Association (Organization and Leadership).
  • Have a stronger understanding of how to be successful in the job search process within the field (Organization and Leadership).

Institute Faculty

Co-Lead Faculty

Justin Gambone
GSS Co-Lead Faculty
Coastal Carolina University

Co-Lead Faculty

Jared Logan
GSS Co-Lead Faculty
Florida State University

Faculty

Brittney Beck
Director, Orientation and Transition Programs (Stephen F. Austin State University)
Stephen F. Austin State University

Faculty

Jacob Germann
Program Coordinator of Orientation (University of Minnesota-Duluth)
Florida International University

Faculty

Matthew Boudreaux
Assistant Director for Orientation Programs (Clemson University)
University University of Mississippi

Faculty

Shaun Holloway
Faculty, Associate Coordinator, Orientation & New Student Programs (University of North Texas) University University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Faculty

Sophie Stewart
  Assistant Director, Orientation & Transition (Xavier University)
Indiana University