We're In This Together: Thinking through Collaboration
Morning Breakout Session II 11:15-12:15
Afternoon Breakout Session 1:30-2:30
“We're in this Together” will take us through 50 minutes of thinking critically about how you as a professional contribute to forward movement of the work you do in student affairs and how to connect with colleagues in our new hybrid world. We will discuss tools and techniques to ensure we are intentional in the way we connect, share information, and resources. These tools and techniques are intended to help you break poor cycles you may have created out of learned behavior or campus culture and habit.
Rachele Hall
Senior Assistant Dean of Community Life
Dartmouth College
Inclusivity and the Director of the Office of Pluralism and Leadership
Dr. Rachele Hall (she/her) is the Senior Assistant Dean of Community Life and Inclusivity and the Director of the Office of Pluralism and Leadership. Dr. Rae earned her Doctor of Education in Executive Leadership from St. John Fisher University. Dr. Rae's doctoral research focused on immigration and the Presidential executive order, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and its impact on Jamaican Immigrants. Dr. Rae received her Master of Science in Education Administration and Policy Studies from the University at Albany, and her Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from State University of New York at Oneonta.
Dr. Rae began her career in student affairs as a Residence Hall Director and transitioned into student life and engagement at SUNY Westchester in 2011 where spent the bulk of her career helping to create the department of Student Involvement into the comprehensive and meaningful educational learning environment it is today. Having served in various roles during her tenure at SUNY Westchester, Dr. Rae has been a collaborative partner, data informed decision maker and creator of professional development opportunities for faculty and staff. After becoming trained as an Undocu-Ally by the Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success, Dr. Rae created a SUNY Westchester focused Undocu-Ally training open to all faculty, staff, and students.
Dr. Rae uses her privilege to serve as a social justice advocate for immigration, education reform, and food/housing insecurity. She uses theoretical frameworks such as Baxter & Magolda Self Authorship and Sanford Challenge & Support to engage, encourage, and empower her students' leaders and direct reports.