Skylar Celano

As I'm finishing this semester at the University of Florida, I'm reflecting on the knowledge I gained while taking "Diverse Voices," with Robyn Hankerson-Printemps. Throughout the course, I became educated on the ways to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. Emile Lee, an industry expert, says that making minorities "more visible within the industry," is necessary to ensure a successful and inclusive work environment. In today's critical society, DEI brings together people from different backgrounds and experiences. Did you know that businesses with higher diversity usually outperform their peers? This article from Forbes takes a look at the positive correlation between DEI program maturity and various positive business outcomes. Leading organizations reported seeing an average 11.7% gain in market share in the last 12 months compared to 7.7% growth among Nascent organizations. This course has offered me a new perspective on inclusion and embracing diversity. We must educate not only ourselves, but also the people around us. #diversevoices

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🚨Attention Financial Aid Professionals! 🚨 🤔 Feeling the strain after the FAFSA fail of 24-25? 😯 A recent report reveals that over 50% of financial aid professionals contemplate exploring other employment avenues. This insight from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) sheds light on the challenges faced within our field. 💖 As someone deeply invested in the financial aid sector, I find it crucial to address the underlying issues contributing to this trend. By acknowledging these concerns, we can collectively work towards sustainable solutions that benefit professionals and students. 🤝 Let's leverage this data to catalyze meaningful dialogue and positive change within our industry. Your voice matters; together, we can navigate these challenges and foster a more supportive and fulfilling environment for all. 📰 The link to the article from NASFAA is in the comments below.

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Explore the world of cybersecurity: Understand its significance, educational opportunities and potential career paths!

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'Tis the season of landing and beginning new jobs and new internships. I was reflecting just this morning on when I accepted my first job in higher education. I was graduating with my graduate degree from Kent State and applied to 44 roles from California to DC. I applied to roles in student activities, fraternity and sorority life, residence life, career services, and more. I remember interview season, attending ACPA and interviewing over a dozen times in just a few days and then waiting for the follow up calls. When I accepted my first full-time role, I wasn't sure it was the best fit. There were a few other jobs that I was waiting to hear from, but I accepted the offer and committed to working at Miami University. The same day I accepted my offer, I got a call from a school in Northern California offering a final interview. Two days later, I got a call from a school in North Carolina with a final interview. Despite my not knowing, I told the schools that I'd already accepted an offer and had to withdraw my candidacy. Both of those pathways would have set my career off in dynamically different ways. I moved to Oxford, Ohio with trepidation. But four years later when I took my second job and subsequently each position since, it was the skills I gained from that first role that set my career in motion and allowed me to get to today. Teaching, advising, chairing committees, innovation, and supervision were the foundational experiences that allow me to succeed today at CSU and will propel me into my future. The life lesson here? Once you accept the job or the internship, follow through. If you have done your research on culture, fit, and what you will gain from the role, then it is the right fit and you should stay true to your word. Stay the course. There is much to be gained from each and every experience. Your values and ethics shine through when you do what you say you will do. #firstjob #highereducation #cleveland #careerstory #career #careerdevelopment #leadership

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Wondering what Clark University School of Management business analytics students are up to? Look no further! The Anaytics Competition is being live-streamed starting from 10:00 EST at https://lnkd.in/eJ2ZHkZC. Don't miss out on this exciting event! #analytics #data

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Great tips, Kevin Liao I would also suggest keeping some sort of a journal of experiences. It’s a good place to record names, contact info of people you will meet on projects. There will be lots of people. In the end, it will also help you to be reflective on the experience. It’s not only the technical skills that you walk away with, but the experiences, interactions (some good, some bad), kinds of work you like and dislike, skills and techniques of people who run good terms and good meetings, etc. a jounal is a good place to record/remember these. You youngsters like to do all of this electronically. I favor writing it out in a physical journal. It’s a great thing to do at the end of a workday, to wind down and transition to real life (if any real life time remains in your busy day!).

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⏰ Internship Alert: Spring 2025! Internship Applications Tips ✅ Tailor your resume to the role to highlight relevant skills. ✅ Visit your carer center for support with your resume, interviewing skills, feedback, networking ✅ Apply Early

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How is Western Governors University powering a more #diverse #workforce in technology? What innovative #solutions are WGU and Reboot Representation developing to double the number of Black, Latina, and Native American women building or growing tech-focused careers by 2025?  Current and prospective students are encouraged to join us! Find out more and register HERE. https://lnkd.in/g9YkSxE3 #womenintech #buildingbridgesbreakingbarriers #advancingequity #wgu

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Important information to FIU Alumni!!! 📣 ⏳ The FIU Department of Information Technology has sent a communication email stating the following.... As part of our continued efforts to improve the security of the university’s infrastructure and protect its users, FIU will NO LONGER be providing lifetime FIU email accounts to alumni. This change aligns with the best practices of numerous public universities and is becoming a standard across higher education. Moving forward, alumni can keep their FIU email account for up to two years. The two-year period begins when an email account holder has graduated from FIU. While the policy is currently in place, the account closure date is determined by each individual's graduation date. For additional details, please refer to our timeline. Important things to do before June 1, 2024, if you graduated on or before Spring 2022: Find an alternate email and cloud storage service. Review the various places your @fiu.edu email address is being used, such as social media, video streaming, and banking accounts, and update them with an alternate email address. Inform others of your new email address. Set up an out-of-office message in your FIU email account. Save your data and documents to avoid losing any valuable information. Stay connected with FIU and update your email with FIU Alumni. UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION TODAY BY CLICKING HERE: https://lnkd.in/eKEgDchq Why FIU Email Access Is Changing? The decision to stop providing lifetime FIU email accounts to alumni was based on two primary factors: (1) a decrease in overall FIU email usage by our alumni community and (2) the strengthening of our cybersecurity while also achieving cost savings opportunities for the university. The updated email policy also aligns with the best practices of many public universities and is becoming an industry standard in higher education. Account Closure Ends Access to Email, Contacts, Documents, and Linked Services - Once your account is closed, you cannot send or receive messages, and all emails, contacts, and documents stored in the account or OneDrive will be deleted. Additionally, all services linked to your FIU email account will be unavailable. New Email Account upon Return to FIU - If you return to FIU in the future, you will be assigned a new email account with the same username and email address as before, but none of your old data will be available. The new account will also be subject to university guidelines for student email accounts. Next Steps - If you graduated on or before Spring 2022, take appropriate action to prepare for this transition before June 1, 2024.  Support - If you have questions about your email, please contact FIU Alumni at alumni@fiu.edu or review our frequently asked questions.

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Meet Michael Valladolid, Director of Information Technology and Academic Computing! Follow the link to learn more about Michael and what he does for the Graduate School! https://loom.ly/JZXwl3Y #WeAreGSBS #MeettheStaff

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This summer I am digging deeper into the INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXPERIENCE in the U.S.A. The first question I am exploring is: Where in the U.S. are these students studying? So I put together a graphic of CAMPUS LOCATIONS, based on 2023-2024 international student enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), obtained through the College Navigator portal. Note that while half of all international students are studying in either a metro area or large city, approximately 13% (more than 130K students) are studying in SMALL CITIES, and an additional 9% (more than 90,000 international students in the U.S.) are enrolled on campuses located in what the NCES labeled as REMOTE or FRINGE towns! I am digging deeper into this in the next weeks. #intled #NAFSA #AIRC #UNT #NCES #studyinusa #rural #internationalrecruitment

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📣 2024-2025 the Rocky Rollout of FAFSA 📣 📁 Many of us in the education sector have followed the 2024-25 FAFSA rollout. Unfortunately, recent reports from NASFAA indicate that the process has been challenging for students and educational institutions. 📲 Communication gaps and technical difficulties have raised concerns, potentially affecting students' access to financial aid. ⌨ As we continue to navigate these complexities, let's advocate for improvements and work together to ensure students receive the support they deserve. 💬 You can read more about the issues in this National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) article: link in the comments below. 📨 Feel free to share your experiences with the 2024-2025 FAFSA rollout in your respective offices below!

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🚨 Important Update for Financial Aid Professionals! 🚨 📣 The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) has joined other organizations urging Congress to enhance the FAFSA process. 💻 This call to action addresses recent FAFSA rollout delays. It suggests improvements such as allowing unexpended Federal Work-Study funds to be redirected to FSEOG, conducting a long-term impact assessment of FAFSA delays, and moving the FAFSA deadline to October 1. 💡 These changes aim to support low-income students better and streamline the financial aid process. 📚 Read more about the proposed changes through the link in the comments below. #HigherEd #FinancialAid #FAFSA #StudentSuccess #PolicyChange

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