2020-2021 Professional Development Committee

Committees run concurrently with EACE's fiscal year, July 1 - June 30. To view the 2019-2020 committee page, click here.

Committee Purpose/Mission:

Plans and coordinates activities and programs during the year to further the professional development and knowledge base of the membership.

Committee Roster:

Board Liaison
Laurent Troland, Director of Professional Development, Bridgewater State University
Professional Development Committee Co-Chairs
Mentoring Sub-Committee: Shannon Conklin The College of New Jersey	Webinars Sub-Committee: Kayla Lauricella Fordham University
Continuing Education Sub-Committee: Cheresa Fewell St. John's University Career Services (also Annual Conference Programming Co-Chair)
Mentoring Sub-Committee Members
1. Erin Lemons, Temple University
2. Samantha Munsch, Temple University
3. Katie Snapp, Temple University
4. Alex Steele, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (D&I rep)
Webinars Sub-Committee Members
1. Kate Darcy Hohenthal, Ed.D., University of Hartford (D&I rep)
2. Kathy Krause, DeSales University
3. Stacy Kohler, Rutgers University
4. Dale Mclennan, Endicott College
5. Stacy Moore, Delaware Valley University
6. Aubree Robitzer, DeSales University
Continuing Education (SHRM/HRCI Credits) Sub-Committee Members
1. Sue Atkins, Tufts University
2. Ellen Burti, St. Joseph's College
3. Christopher Jones II, Davis & Elkins College
4. Beatrice Rice, Fordham University (D&I rep)

The committee should include one-two diversity and inclusion (D&I) focused members ensuring that D&I voices and concerns are heard and considered. These positions should be noted in the roster above once solidified and will also serve as a D&I representative working with the Director, D&I.

Requirements of the Committee:

Coordinate regular webinars throughout the year related to mentorship and other industry-related content
Manages EACE's HRCI and SHRM credits
Manages the Mentor Program, which includes regular webinars, an in person mentor meet up at the conference to facilitate connections and organizing mentor notations in the member directory
Hold monthly meetings, work toward goals, report to board
Review web-pages related to the committee's activities and work with HQ to make sure they are accurate throughout the year
Responsible for ensuring all committee-related dates and deadlines are added to the EACE Master Calendar