As school resumes this month, many students are wondering if attending college really makes sense for them. In today's episode, our returning guest, Dr. LaToya René Robertson, Director of DEI Initiatives for Student Affairs at The College of Wooster helps us explore the different kind of college consumers that now exist as a result of our changing times. She offers specific questions to ask your school counselor, so that you can discover if a vocational certification or a college degree will help you reach your career goals faster. Dr. Robertson completed both her Doctorate of Philosophy and MA in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Music Business at Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina. As an author, implicit bias researcher, businesswoman, and educator, Dr. Robertson’s background is filled with unique and seemingly unrelated experiences; however, each experience perfectly feeds into her ability to effectively educate and consult. She has spoken at a TEDx Conference, the NASPA Multicultural Institute, contributed to virtual panels regarding equity, and the Hawai’i International Conference of Education. Her work with universities and private companies has helped to close gaps in inefficient operations, increased retention, and create solutions that engaged with all stakeholders. To learn more about her work, connect with her on IG @iamlatoyarene or @thecollegecheatsheet. You can also visit her website at LatoyaRene.com.
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