Knowledge Groups (KGs)
Resources
We are so excited to share our member benefits, the SoACE Knowledge Center! The Knowledge Center will be your central location to find all archived programming, content and more!
Items include SoACE resources and resources from members and other organizations. You will need to use your member log-in to view these resources. If you have a resource you would like to submit to supplement, please contact the appropriate KG Chair (listed below or on the individual resource pages).
Be in the KNOW | Be a part of SoACE Knowledge Groups
How will SoACE Knowledge Groups benefit me?
Are you interested in a forum designed specifically to address the current challenges, questions, and trends that you face in your everyday work? Would the experience and best practices of colleagues be of value to you? If so, you will be interested in learning more about SoACE’s Knowledge Groups.
SoACE Knowledge Groups offer members the opportunity to learn about and contribute to the growing and evolving body of knowledge that guides our profession. By joining a Knowledge Group members have access to…
- up to date information, opinions and perspectives on current issues
- resources and tools helpful to those working in specific content areas
- assistance in networking with other professionals in the field
What are the focus areas for each of the Knowledge Groups?
SoACE has 8 different Knowledge Group areas focusing on different content areas of our profession. A brief description of each of these 8 Knowledge Groups are provided below, along with the name and email address of that Knowledge Group’s chairperson. Feel free to email him/her for more information about the group.
College Knowledge Groups - Courtney Edwards, LSU
1.) Career Center Leaders: Directors and leadership who have management responsibilities, including strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, research, outcomes, legal issues, etc.
- Chair: Brittany Straw, University of Arkansas Little Rock, [email protected]
- Assistant Chair: Kanika Brown, Oklahoma City University, [email protected]
- Communications Coordinator: Candy Maddux, Tennessee Wesleyan University, [email protected]
- Past Chair: Karen Ivy, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, [email protected]
- Programming Chair- Michelle Terrel, Valencia College, [email protected]
2.) Career Advising/Counseling: Members who counsel and advise students and alumni on various stages of career development from choosing a career/major to job search strategies
3.)Experiential Education: Members who are involved in aspects of experiential education and student employment.
- Chair: Ali Rhoades, University of Oklahoma, [email protected]
- Assistant Chair/Chair-Elect: Bradley Matthews, University of Texas at Austin, [email protected]
- Assistant Chair/ Chair-Elect: Alisha Bazemore, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, [email protected]
- Past Chair: Robin Porter, Elon University, [email protected]
- Program Coordinator: Christina Bevilacqua, University of Tampa, [email protected]
- Program Coordinator: Jessica Alva, Texas State University, [email protected]
4.)Small Colleges and Universities: Members working for institutions of higher education whose enrollment is less than 6,500 students.
Targeted Knowledge Groups - Matt Battista, UTampa
1.)Assessment and Data Analytics: Members who utilize various forms of data/surveys to track student/employee success, improve services and other means of assessing program effectiveness.
- Chair: Andrew Boles, Baylor University, [email protected]
- Assistant Chair: Camille Elmore, Rice University, [email protected]
- Past Chair:
- Program Co-Coordinator: Targeted KG’s
2.)Employer: Members working for employing organizations/businesses involved in college relations and recruitment
3.)Employer Relations: Members working for institutions of higher education who develop and sustain employer partnerships, coordinate on-campus recruitment and employer involvement, etc.
- Chair: Lauren Searway, Southern Methodist University, [email protected]
- Assistant Chair: VACANT
- Past Chair: Nicole Montgomery, University of South Carolina, [email protected]
- Program Chair for Employer Relations Summit: Leslie Walton, University of Tennessee, [email protected]
- Program Assistant Chair for Employer Relations Summit: Katie Wiley, The University of Tennessee, [email protected]
4.)Technology: Members who design, implement, coordinate, update, and/or facilitate technological support for programs, social media, and services
- Chair: Julia Fleming Vollrath, University of Florida, [email protected]
- Assistant Chair: VACANT
- Past Chair:
- Tech Bootcamp Coordinator: Myles Lofland, [email protected], Texas A&M University-San Antonio
- Emerging Technology Coordinator: Adam Barnes, [email protected], University of South Alabama
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Are there opportunities for involvement within the Knowledge Groups?
Each knowledge group is led by a team of volunteers with specific experience and interest in the content area of their Knowledge Group. These positions may include the Chair, Assistant Chair/Chair Elect, Program Coordinator, Communication Liaison, Conference Planning Liaison and Professional Development Liaison and Resource Coordinator
In addition, to the positions listed above, Knowledge Group members are invited to help conduct research, present on designated topics at the annual conference, develop webinars and share resources with the SoACE membership relevant to the ongoing work of the group.
How do I join a Knowledge Group?
All Knowledge Group members must also be current members of SoACE. You must be logged in to SoACE Connect to complete the form. Your KG membership chair will send you a confirmation email containing additional information about the group.
For additional information and/or assistance in joining a SoACE Knowledge Group, please contact Courtney Edwards, [email protected], or Matt Battista, [email protected].
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