EACE Webinar: Doc or Not? Does Pursuing a Doctoral Degree Help with Career Advancement?

Wednesday, November 29th, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Does pursuing a doctoral degree help with career advancement? Hear from industry leaders on their decision-making process and experience pursuing a doctoral degree. In this panel discussion, we will be hearing from Chief Career Services Officers from a variety of Institutions. Panelists will address the following questions, among others:

• Why did you decide on pursuing/not pursuing a doctoral degree? 
• How did you decide on a graduate program?
• How did you navigate your studies while working full-time in your role? 
• How did you finance your graduate program?
• What are some of the outcomes of obtaining your degree? 

 Join this community dialogue (open to everyone, not just current members) to hear from a variety of career services leaders on their academic pursuits and their reflections on graduate school programs, as well as past and current career goals. 

 Panelists:

• Robbin Beauchamp, Assistant Provost, Center for Cooperative Education and Career Development, Wentworth Institute of Technology
• Jennifer Rossi Long, Director, Twardowski Career Development Center, West Chester University
• Tammy Samuels, Executive Director, Career & Leadership for MBA & Alumni, University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School
• Dr. Walter Tarver III, Assistant Vice President for Student Success at Volunteer State Community College 

Facilitator: 

Dr. Gerald Tang, Executive Director of Career Services and Internship Program Office, Bridgewater State University

Register here!