Conference objectives

The conference theme this year is focused on Community of Practice and is intended not only to bring those who support graduate students and postdocs together but also to create bridges to a broader Community of Practice by including others who support graduate students and postdocs (e.g. Directors of Graduate Studies), and others who provide career and professional development support at the University of Kentucky (e.g. undergraduate career counselors), to join in on ongoing conversations on how to provide broader career and professional development support in higher education. Together we hope to discuss commonalities and differences in our work with the goal of building a broad and inclusive Community of Practice.

Who is invited?

Given the conference theme, all who work in career and professional development at UK, surrounding area, GCC Southeast Region, and GCC at large are welcome to participate and attend.

How much does it cost?

There is NO charge to participate in or attend the conference. GCC, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and the Office of Graduate Student Professional Enhancement provide funds to ensure access to the conversations to all higher education career development professionals.

Where will it take place?

Recognizing that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and also recognizing that social interaction is important for our mental health, the planning committee decided to cater to both by organizing the conference in a hybrid format. Speakers, guests, participants, and attendees will be able to select whether they would like to take part in the conference in person or remotely.

Please note:

• The symposium will take place in the Gatton Student Center, Conference Room 330 AB (3rd floor)

• Those attending in person will be required to wear masks at all time except when presenting at the podium and/or eating

• Those attending remotely will be allowed to do so via Zoom