The Higher Education program and the Higher Education Student Association (HESA) will be hosting our Higher Education Preview Weekend for prospective master's and doctoral students on Saturday, February 18th through Sunday, February 19th.
On Saturday, February 18th, HESA will host dinner at a local Tuscaloosa restaurant as well as a game night. On Sunday, February 19th during the day we will offer a campus tour, lunch in town, and attendance at a baseball game with HESA members. On Sunday, February 19th starting at 5:30pm the Higher Education program will host a formal preview for prospective students including dinner, an overview of the Higher Education program, a faculty panel, and a mock class session. All higher education students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to attend any of these events! We are asking that prospective students who plan to attend the weekend register here: http://uahesa.weebly.com/prospective-students.html Please also note that Recruitment Day for Student Life Graduate Assistantships and Externship positions will occur on Monday, February 20th. Externships are geared primarily toward second year master's students and current doctoral students. Please visit this website for more information: http://gradservices.sa.ua.edu/gao.cfm Please e-mail ([email protected]) or ([email protected]) with any questions you may have. Thank you! We look forward to seeing everyone during preview weekend! Best, The UA Higher Education Student Association
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On January 24, 2017, The University of Alabama had the opportunity to hear Dr. Vincent Tinto, a legend in the field of Higher Education. Dr. Tinto is most well-known in the academy for being a pioneer in student development theory and discussed persistence, self-efficacy, and most importantly student motivation. Dr. Tinto stated, “when students walk in the door, they’re not first year students, they’re becoming students.” As aspiring student affairs practitioners, it is important that we provide students with the support and engagement to help them develop into successful students both socially and academically. Dr. Tinto also took the time to mention the importance of forming community and developing sense of belonging that allows for active engagement in learning. Dr. Tinto really hit home when he said, “students don’t want to be retained, they want to matter.” Dr. Tinto charged everyone in attendance to continue to utilize research as a guide, and to ask the questions that have not been asked yet. To hear Dr. Tinto himself tell us to even challenge the theories he has created, established a belief in our ability to become the next profound generation of student affairs professionals and Higher Education scholars. In closing, Higher Education students truly enjoyed meeting and learning from Dr. Vincent Tinto, and want to thank the faculty and staff who worked to bring him to campus. All HESA students are encouraged to attend our meeting next Tuesday, February 7 at 5pm in Bidgood Hall Room 223 as we discuss the future of the HESA family with Preview Day and Externships. |