Advice & News
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by Monika Sziron, Ph.D.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
In episode 23 of the HigherEdJobs Podcast, hear from the Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at the University at Buffalo, SUNY Mark Coldren. Coldren is also a past chair of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, CUPA-HR National Board of Directors.
Here is what you will find in this episode:
- Find out which word Coldren wants to erase from the vocabulary of conferences and professional development.
- Get advice from Coldren on how to advocate for your own professional development in terms of funding, association membership, and attending conferences.
- Coldren also challenges the typical notions of ‘preferred experience’ on job postings and says we need to get away from the idea that more years of experience means more good ideas.
- Finally, Coldren offers advice for other associations that are looking to get young professionals more involved and dedicated to their association.
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