EOF Fall Conference

Fall 2017 EOFPANJ & AESNJ Conference | Schedule at a Glance

8:15AM – 9:15AM

Registration and Breakfast | Main Lounge
9:30AM – 10:15AM

Welcoming Remarks & Morning Greetings | MPR
Presenters: Conference Chairs – Mrs. Shornna Berkley; SAS-EOF Director/Rutgers Rep – Dr. Michelle Shostack & Dr. Ben
Sifuentes-Jáuregui; EOFPANJ President – Mr. Brett Pulliam; ASENJ President – Ms. Alejandra Picado; OSHE- Dr. Hasani

Carter

Arrigo Rogers Scholarship Awards
10:20AM – 11:00AM

Morning Keynote | Mr. Brian Heat | MPR
11:05AM – 11:55AM

Session #1 Student Workshop & Staff Workshop
12:00PM – 12:50PM

Student Workshop Session #2
EOFPANJ & OSHE Meeting | Mr. Brett Pulliam, Dr. Jenice Sabb, & Dr. Hasani Carter | MPR

12:50PM
Lunch | Main Lounge

1:15PM – 1:55PM
Afternoon Keynote| Dr. Yetunde A. Odugbesan-Omede | MPR

1:55PM – 2:20PM
EOF Talks | MPR
2:20PM – 2:30PM

AESNJ Advocacy Presentation | Ms. Rawda Abdelmenam | MPR
2:30PM – 2:45PM

Introduction to Opportunity Fair Participants & Alumni | Mrs. Shornna Berkley | MPR
2:45PM- 3:35PM

Session #3 Staff Workshop
Director’s Meeting | Cap & Skull 413

2:45PM – 4:00PM

Opportunity Fair & Alumni Networking Session | Main Lounge & MPR

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STUDENT WORKSHOP SESSION #1 | 11:05AM – 11:55AM

Are You Ready For A Video Job Interview? | Ms. Barbara Harmon-Francis | CASC 411A | More
employers are interviewing prospective job candidates via web based video platforms. Interviewing
techniques for a video interview are very different from an in person interview. Workshop
participants will walk away with valuable tips to use when scoring that web based job interview.
Seal the Deal | Ms. Sabrina Magliulo | CASC 411B | Have you heard, “a resume gets you the
interview and the interview gets you the job”? So how do you overcome your anxiety during an
interview to be able to bring what’s listed on that resume to life in a way that makes you stand out
as the candidate who should be hired? This can be challenging throughout one’s career, especially
when you are a young professional building your career. This workshop will help you extrapolate the
transferable skills you possess from different experiences in your life to increase your confidence to
be able to display your authentic self, communicate your passion and demonstrate your marketable
qualities that will contribute to an organization’s success.
You, Ain't Who They Say You Are I John Smith and Al-Lateef Farmer I CASC 411B I An interactive
session built around redefining the narrative associated with men of color; the primary focus will be
on media impressions, stereotypes and skewed statistics. Presenters will share stories of overcoming
obstacles and redefining their personal narratives while providing attendees with their personal keys
to navigating life. The session seeks to create an exchange between presenters and attendees about
the words, images and numbers used to define men of color and how we can work together to
eradicate the negative connotations attached with being a man of color.

From Employee to Legend | Mr. Jeremy Toulon |Grad Stud Lounge | "As soon to be employees, the
professional world will pressure you to get in line and go with the flow. That may make you a good
employee in the eyes of certain supervisors. But, a legend makes waves, let discuss the waves you
want to make." This workshop will explore and discuss the mindsets of soon to be graduates in a
hope that they can find enjoyment and fulfillment in their future roles. Encouraging students to go
outside of normal job duties and search for opportunities to utilize creativity and infuse their spirit
into the work they do.

STUDENT WORKSHOP SESSION #1 | 11:05AM – 11:55AM

Keep Calm and Apply for Scholarships | Ms. Farah Pelissier | Lion's Lounge 115 | This workshop
will provide students with information on how to research and apply for scholarships within and out
of their institution, and how to use social media to aid in the scholarship search. Topics include: the
scholarship search process, different types of scholarships, resources for scholarships, and tips for a
strong application.
AESNJ/EOFSAA Panel: Leadership in Transition-From Student Leader to Professional |
AESNJ/EOFSAA Representative | CASC 109 | Leadership roles does not end when you earn a
baccalaureate degree. Actually, the skills you learn as a student leader can be easily applicable to
any career after graduation. The goals of the panel discussion are to provide a testimonial
perspective to how engagement in leadership opportunities as a student supports growth and
leadership in the workforce. Also, to provide a guidance on how to get involved in leadership
opportunities now and after graduation.

STAFF WORKSHOP SESSION #1 | 11:05AM – 11:55AM

Pinning Your Dreams: Creating Vision Boards Through Art and Technology | Amber Henley and
Ida Tyson I MPR | The goal of this workshop is to teach EOF professionals a fun way to help
students set short term and long term goals through the use of digital and creative vision boards.
This workshop will be interactive and informative. Participants will be given practical resources to
help their students develop hands on as well as electronic vision boards.

"People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the
more they want to succeed, and the more they find a way to succeed.
Similarly, when someone is failing, the tendency is to get on a downward
spiral that can even become a self-fulfilling prophecy." Tony Robbins

STUDENT WORKSHOP SESSION #2 | 12:00PM – 12:50PM

Legacy Plan | Mr. Arthur Horn | CASC 411B| Participants will be provided with a framework that
can lead to the creation of an individualized plan connecting their social, career and financial
pathways. The Legacy Plan is an ever involving document that allows individuals to creatively
develop short and long term goals that include social, career and financial indicators. This plan will
serve as a historical document that provides measurable data. The Legacy Plan is unique in its
flexibility to serve as a personal guide as well as a professional portfolio.
Connecting The Dots | Ms. Briana Trotty & Mr. Dominic Bowman | CASC 411C | The presentation
connecting the dots is about how valuable networking is for your future and to learn how to connect
those dots. In this presentation the presenters will learn how to network, learn the importance of
networking as students, and how beneficial it is for them in regards to the present and the future.
Ultimately, connecting the dots will be able to help students identify ways where the network they
have built can help them in their future. Along with this presentation, I will have a networking
activity as well as a breakdown of how my connections have created many opportunities that would
not have been presented if it was not for me networking. My goal is a presenter is for the attendees
to leave the presentation knowing what networking is, how to network, how to maintain and build a
network, how to use different opportunities for ways to network, and how networking is essential
for you to have a successful future.
Graduation and Loans (HESAA) Workshop | Mr. Jamar Morton and Mr. Michael Whiting | CASC
411A | The purpose of this workshop is to educate students on paying back their federal student
loans, workshop will discuss and explain the Grace period process as well as the difference
between deferment and forbearance, options for loan repayment and the loan consolidation
process, and how to correctly identifying their federal lenders and the pitfalls of default.

STUDENT WORKSHOP SESSION #2 | 12:00PM – 12:50PM

Be So Good That They Can't Ignore You: An Interactive Guide for Creating Memorable Online and Print Materials |
Mrs. Gillian Scott & Mr. Jared Carrier | Graduate Student Lounge | Coca-Cola, Starbucks, and Nike are three of
many brands that are identifiable with an image. Why? Because they have well established brands that go beyond
the logo. The concepts of branding and marketing have developed beyond the corporate world and have seamlessly
blended into our everyday lives. Come learn about the theories and models of Personal Branding so that employers
and followers can't ignore you or your messaging.

All About Advocacy: Leaders Only | Ms. Alejandra Picado, Mr. Brandyn Veal, Ms. Amanda Dominguez, Mr. Kevin Sanchez,
Mr. Hansier Rodriguez, Mr. Christian Veliz, Mr. Ayzel Solorzano, Ms. Rawda Abdelmenam | CASC 109 | With the current
social and political environment, our community faces greater threats to student success and the survival of E.O.F. Learn about
advocacy and put it to use. Are you already doing something on your campus? Come share with your fellow E.O.F students and
let’s create a movement for our community now and for future students. Don’t have enough time or don’t know what you can
do to help? Come learn from peers that are just as busy as you are. The A.E.S.N.J Executive Board will provide a short, visual
presentation on the history of advocacy in E.O.F and transition to the current efforts of student leaders through mini-TED style
talks.

Building Relationships: “You are not alone.” | Ms. Viviana Zambrano | Lion's Lounge 115 |
Mentorship is often credited as one of the keys to student success. This workshop focuses on the
importance of seeking a mentoring relationship while in college and beyond. Participants will learn
where to look for mentor (champion), what qualities to look for and the steps towards making it a
meaningful connection. The presentation will highlight how mentoring helps both the mentee and
the mentor recognize their abilities and limitations, thus highlighting areas for future development.
The presenters, a mentor, mentee pair will share their experiences and how formal and informal
mentorship has impacted their lives.

STAFF WORKSHOP SESSION #2 | 12:00PM- 12:50PM

EOFPANJ & OSHA Meeting | MPR

STAFF WORKSHOP SESSION #3 | 2:45PM- 3:35PM

How to Deal with a Student with a Learning Disability | Mr. Isaiah White | CASC 109| Have you
ever wondered how to deal with a student with a learning disability? Does it bother you that
sometimes you don’t know what to say to that student? When dealing with a student does it
seem like the student is not at regular college students starting point? Is this student taking all
lower-level remedial courses and you don’t know how to advise the student? Do you feel you
can’t understand what they are experiencing but you know their journey is tough? Does it seem
that this student has been through so much and that giving him/her more bad news will crush
the student? On top of a learning disability, you see they have no support, no confidence, and
seem to rely on you for all the help? Learn from a student with learning disability what someone
in this situation really needs. The Objective of this Presentation To enter the mind of someone
with a learning disability and find out what is going on in their head. We believe once you know
what is going on, you can now help them to achieve their goals in life.
Mindful Meditation Workshop | Dr. Siobhan Gibbons | CASC 411C | An hour long Mindfulness
Meditation workshop. Mindfulness is the art of being a compassionate observer of our own
experience. Mindfulness meditation can help us reduce stress & be calmer Participants will learn
two short formal mindfulness meditation practices. One informal mindfulness meditation
practice that shows how mindfulness awareness can be integrated into one’s daily life. No
experience necessary. No special clothes or equipment required.
EOF Career Clinic | Ms. Joanna Romano, Ms. Caroline Beretta, Mr. Joe Lopez | CASC 411B | To
demonstrate how EOF/ECC met service need of students, on a shoestring.

EOX50 | Ms. Deandrah Cameron | CASC 411C | The goal of this workshop is to spread awareness of the 50th
celebration of the EOF program, it’s excessive and what the expansion of the program looks like moving forward.
With the new governor to take office, EOF 50X campaign seeks to expand EOF to include more Counselors to aid
more students to include DACA students and current first generation students on campus we do not currently
qualify for EOF. This workshop seeks and build interest individuals are willing to be active in this campaign.

Directors Meeting | Cap & Skull 413























THE SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR PRE-LEGAL STUDIES (PRE-LEGAL)
SUMMER 2017

Are you interested in becoming a lawyer or learning about the legal profession? Are you ready The following criteria is
for a challenge this summer? Then, perhaps the Pre-Legal Program is just the experience that used to assess
you’ve been looking for. applications:

The Pre-Legal Program is a five-week, residential, skill-building program which requires a total  grade point average
commitment of time and energy. Courses are offered in legal writing, legal analysis, written (GPA) (a minimum of
communications, oral advocacy and two substantive areas of the law such as contracts, criminal 2.5)
law, property, or constitutional law. Classes are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays
through Fridays.  on site interview
 writing sample*
Additional class sessions in time and stress management as well as study skills programs, LSAT  recommendations from
prep and career orientation workshops are scheduled in the evenings and on weekends. All
substantive law classes are taught by law school faculty, judges or practicing attorneys. Class academic advisers and
attendance is mandatory. Like law school, Pre-Legal is a full-time commitment. professors
 educational
Directed by civil rights pioneer Professor Brenda Saunders Hampden and funded through the background and work
Educational Opportunity Fund of New Jersey, the Pre-Legal Program is designed for college experience, if any.
students who are receiving EOF grants or are EOF eligible. Pre-Legal replicates the academic
challenges of the first year of law school while teaching valuable skills to students that they can For more
utilize when returning to college to complete their undergraduate studies. Pre-Legal recently information,
celebrated its 36th year at Seton Hall Law and boasts scores of graduates over the years who scan the QR
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The Pre-Legal Program is currently undergoing a rolling admissions process and applications are
currently being accepted for participation in the 2018 summer program. An early application
will yield an early admissions decision. The application deadline is February 17, 2018. The
application process also requires submission of two letters of recommendation, a transcript,
participation in a personal interview, and attendance at three Mandatory Orientation sessions
in the spring. The tentative program dates for 2018 are May 26 - July 1. Please note that
students graduating in May 2018 are NOT eligible to participate in the Pre-Legal Program.

In addition, the Pre-Legal Program has applied for funding for an enrichment program to take
place during Winter Session 2018. The tentative dates are January 5-14, 2018. For further
information about the Winter Session program, check the appropriate box on the application.