Abstract
With the affect of diminishing budgets, the UCLA Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduate Student Affairs Office has taken a local approach with outreach efforts. Partnering with Graduate Division, the GSAO has hosted various visitations for underrepresented minorities. At these events, local resources are utilized by incorporating student organizations, tours, and student panels that include diversity fellowship recipients such as Eugene Cota-Robles fellows. In Fall 2014, the GSAO hosted its inaugural Outreach and Diversity Day. Students from regional CSU campuses were invited to attend; specifically, members of organizations that promote diversity such as Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS), Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC), Minority Opportunities in Research (MORE), and Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE). This workshop will explore diversity recruiting events including Outreach and Diversity Day, budgets, and projects for future implementation. Advisors will be encouraged to seek creative methods for recruiting diverse populations.
Speaker Biography
Thomas Cahoon
Thomas Cahoon is Director of Graduate Programs and Initiatives at the UCLA Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. He earned a master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs and a PhD in Higher Education Administration. The majority of his professional experience has been in academic student affairs, including admissions, recruitment, academic advisement, diversity outreach, and grant writing.
Randy Lesko
Randy Lesko is a Graduate Student Affairs Officer in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UCLA. He received his Master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from New York University. His previous work in Residential Life at NYU and California State University, Northridge was focused on bridging academics and campus living.
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