NYU Higher Education & Student Affairs M.A. Program

05/29/2015

Lots of great things happening in the Higher Ed program lately! Check out the Steinhardt website for an announcement welcoming our new Associate Professor Stella Flores, and an interview with Associate Professor Matt Mayhew!

http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/site/ataglance/

Matthew Mayhew is an associate professor of higher education in Steinhardt’s Department of Administration, Leadership and Technology. His research explores the impact of college on student outcomes. His current project is IDEALS, a longitudinal study that looks at the role of spirituality in stude…

02/27/2015

On March 10, Ben Selznick, MA'11 and current PhD Candidate, will be speaking on a panel at NYU Deutsches Haus:
http://deutscheshaus.as.nyu.edu/object/io_1425067627422.html

NYU Skirball, in collaboration with Deutsches Haus at New York University, presents a panel discussion given by scholars and experts in the field of Higher Education. Join us as they share their perspective on the cost of tuition and the value of education in Germany and America.

01/26/2015

Check out this brief overview of the work of one of our faculty, Associate Professor Matthew J. Mayhew!

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/01/26/few-students-engage-regularly-campus-programming-promotes-religious-diversity .TJbU1gJe.uOgympcf%0A%0ASent+using+ShareThis

WASHINGTON – The majority of college students say their campuses feel inclusive of many different faiths, according to research presented here Friday, but only 3 percent of students say they actually participate frequently in interfaith programming on campus.

05/10/2014

★ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Joan Carregal ★

Joan Carregal, born and raised in New York, is a graduate of Hartwick College and a first year, full-time student in the Higher Education and Student Affairs M.A. program. At Hartwick, she majored in Biology and became interested and involved in various campus departments such as: the Admissions Department, where she welcomed new and prospective students as a Blue Key Tour Guide; the Office of Residence Life, where she was a Community Development Advisor in her senior year; and the Career Development Office, where Joan served as a Career Services Intern. Joan’s interactions with countless departments on campus sparked her passion for higher education.

Currently, Joan works at two internship sites. Her primary role is at Stevens Institute of Technology, located in Hoboken, New Jersey, where she works in the Office of Residence Life as an Assistant Area Coordinator for off-campus housing. Joan also works at NYU Stern School of Business in the Undergraduate College Office of Student Engagement. Both internships grant her unique insights into two different student populations. Joan loves the dynamic nature of her work, the fact that every day in the office is different, and that her work and input are valued by her students.

Joan looks forward to presenting with her mentor this summer at the NASPA Regional Conference. In the future, Joan plans on earning her PhD in Higher Education.

04/19/2014

★ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Michele Lee ★

Michele Lee, a Brooklyn native, is a graduate of Smith College and a second year, full-time students in the Higher Education and Student Affairs M.A. program. At Smith, she majored in Sociology and became involved with various student organizations such as Gold Key-Tour Guides, Hall Council, and the Asian Students Association. Her academics and leadership in co-curricular activities led to her passion in social justice.

In high school, Michele was fortunate enough to participate in a college-bound program that helped enhance her academic skills and college readiness. Wanting to increase college access and equity for students from underserved communities, Michele was a Site Director for "Let's Get Ready," a non-profit college-bound program, during her junior year of college. Working with students in Let’s Get Ready and Residential Life at Smith led her to her current studies in Student Affairs.

Currently, she holds a Resident Director position at Pratt Institute, and is volunteering at Marymount Manhattan College's Higher Education Opportunity Program. She is also involved with the FOCUS Mentorship program and the Administrators Cultural Training Institute at NYU. After graduation, Michele aspires to continue working in Student Affairs and supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds in whichever ways she can.

04/02/2014

★ Program Update: Introducing Dr. Mike Funk, Coordinator of our Masters Program in Higher Education! ★

Dr. Mike Funk brings to us a wealth of experience and expertise in higher education administration, leadership and teaching. He is a graduate of our own masters program (2000) and held several positions during those years, including Program Associate for NYU's Martin Luther King Jr. scholars program. He then moved to Massachusetts, where he earned his EdD degree in Social Justice Education at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where he won a dissertation fellowship and a teaching excellence award (dissertation title: Making Something of It: The Untold Stories of Promising Black Males at a Predominantly White Institution of Higher Education). During Mike's years in Massachusetts, he taught courses on multicultural education; social diversity, gender and sexism; the psychology of racism at institutions ranging from a community college to graduate schools of education and social work.

In addition to his academic activities, Mike also held positions during his Massachusetts years in residence life, academic advisement, diversity training and organizational consulting. Here at NYU, Mike is currently Director of the Academic Achievement Program for a diverse group of students in the College of Arts and Science, and is also Associate Director of Sophomore and Special Group Advising. In these roles, he has also supervised our own master's interns!

Mike's career exemplifies many of our program priorities and student aspirations. PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING Dr. Mike Funk!

03/30/2014

★ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Colvin Georges, Jr. ★

Colvin Georges, Jr., is a first year, full-time Graduate Student in the NYU Steinhardt Higher Education and Student Affairs M.A. program. Born in the United States Virgin Islands and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Colvin attended Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, FL where he received a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Family and Child Sciences.

His diverse student leadership experiences at FSU allowed him to connect with student affairs as a career. Colvin has served as a Summer Bridge Program Counselor with the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement Department, and as the President for both the College of Human Sciences Leadership Council and his fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Currently, Colvin holds a graduate internship in the Office of Financial Aid at NYU. As an intern, he awards and assesses financial aid packages for students based on federal, state, and institutional policies, advise students and families on both the financial aid and admissions process through presentations and personal counseling.

In the future, Colvin would like to earn a PhD in Higher and Post Secondary Education and work with pre-collegiate programs that give access to minority students from underrepresented backgrounds.

03/22/2014

★ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Byron Tsabetsaye ★

Byron Tsabetsaye is a first-year, full-time student in the HESA Program. Byron grew up in the southwest on the Navajo reservation and attended Fort Lewis College in Colorado. Much of Byron's initial interests in higher education came from his involvement in college as an admissions ambassador, orientation leader, and student body president. Currently, Byron is a graduate assistant in the Office of New Students in the College of Arts and Science at NYU where he advises CAS' student government and works with the College Cohort Program. Byron also works part-time at the Graduate School of Arts and Science in Graduate Enrollment Services at NYU.

During Byron's senior year in college, he testified at the U.S. congressional level in support of U.S. Senate Bill 3504 entitled the “Native American Indian Education Act of 2012." This created a foundation for Byron’s aspirations to work within Native American education in tribal, state, or national government. Byron is currently researching PhD programs at institutions in Massachusetts, California, and New York City. “I am still exploring my possibilities and there are many places I could see myself thriving," says Byron "but the further I advance in my studies of higher education at NYU, the more I want to focus on administration and policy."

03/15/2014

★ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Ana Angeles ★

Ana Angeles is a full-time, first year student in the Higher Education and Student Affairs M.A. program. She is originally from the Philippines and grew up both in Manila and Vallejo, California. Ana is a proud graduate of California State University, Monterey Bay, with a BS in International Business and a minor in Global Studies.

Ana had a transformative and enriching undergraduate experience, which sparked her interest in pursuing a career in and giving back to the Higher Education and Student Affairs field. She was involved in different facets of student life, including student government, orientation, and student activities and leadership development. She conceptualized and spearheaded the development of the first Asian Pacific Islander Graduation and studied abroad “across the pond” where she played for Kingston University’s women’s basketball team. She was also a National Association for Student Affairs Administrators (NASPA) Undergraduate Fellow and attended the NASPA Dungy Leadership Institute.

She is currently the Graduate Assistant in the Student Development and Activities office at Marymount Manhattan College. In her role, she coordinates and executes educational diversity programming for the student body and assists with the planning of major campus events like Orientation. Ana also serves as a Graduate Student Ambassador for the NYU Resource Center, a NASPA Graduate Associate for NYU, and was also elected as the Academic Support and Advocacy Chair for the Association of Student Affairs Professionals (ASAP). Additionally, Ana is excited to spend the summer as a Residence Director at Cornell University through an ACUHO-I internship.

Ana looks forward to finishing her first year in the program and becoming a well-rounded Student Affairs practitioner upon graduation.

03/15/2014

Recruitment Days 2014: A Note of Gratitude

— To all our prospective students who participated in Recruitment Days 2014. We were so pleased to welcome you to NYU Steinhardt and Washington Square. The very best of luck to each of you!

— To everyone who had a stake in making this year's program possible. From student buddies, hosts, and speakers to committee chairs, from our faculty to our alumni, from our Association of Student Affairs Professionals e-board to our site supervisors, you all had an important role in making this year's program a smashing success. Thank you for volunteering your time and sharing your insights!

— And last, but certainly not least.. To Blaise Baldonado, Jennifer Maurer and Marc Anthony Lo. Thank you for your team's exceptional work in designing and leading this year's phenomenal recruitment program!

03/08/2014

★ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Nicholas Heller ★

Nick Heller is currently in his last semester as a part-time student in the Higher Education and Student Affairs program. Born in York, Pennsylvania, Nick received his B.A. in Music from Eastern University (’07) and pursued musical theatre after graduation. Between performing contracts, Nick began working in higher education as an assistant to the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences at Millersville University in Pennsylvania.

Nick started working at New York University as an administrative aide for the Office of the Provost shortly after his move to New York City in early 2012. In his current position he supports two Vice Provosts. He enrolled in HESA M.A. classes as a part-time student during the summer of 2012 and has enjoyed the class content, specifically with regard to diversity and international education. This January, Nick participated in a global program to India with Professors Ann Marcus and Teboho Moja.. “This experience provided a great opportunity to explore the education system and cultural context of India, and has been one of the highlights of my experience in the program,” says Nick.

Nick and fellow cohort member Alana Integlia are also 2013 Steinhardt Creative Challenge Research and Creative Project Award recipients. Nick will be graduating this May and pursuing a career in higher education administration.

03/01/2014

★ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Lauren Jordan ★

Lauren Jordan is a full-time, second year student in the M.A. program. Lauren is currently the Graduate Assistant in the NYU School of Engineering's Office of Student Activities and Resource Center. She works primarily with "The Poly Project," a new community service initiative. This initiative has allowed Lauren to apply her love of community service to her work. She's excited by the impact of this project on the culture of the NYU School of Engineering.

Lauren currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Student Affairs at New York University. In this role, Lauren is pushing for more professional development opportunities for every student in the M.A. program around the areas of writing and editing. She is also the Administration, Leadership, and Technology Department Representative for the Steinhardt Graduate Student Organization, enhancing community within the department. Lauren has had many experiences facilitating important dialogue on campus for both undergraduate and graduate students. She led an Intergroup Dialogue session on race, facilitated Safe Zone trainings, and co-taught an NYU Steinhardt New International Graduate Student Seminar. This year, Lauren participated in an Alternative Break trip to Salinas, CA that focused on issues of homelessness. She is looking forward to graduating in May and furthering her career internationally.

Lauren is originally from Southfield, Michigan and completed her undergraduate studies in Sociology at The University of Michigan.