Kaitlin Prieto Godoy
Graduating: Summer 2015
Capstone Points
(Overview; please see below for detailed event descriptions)
Professional Development
New York State Association of College Admissions Counselors Summer Institute
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, New York
August 6-10, 2012
(1 pt)
Administrators Cultural Training Institute, Center for Multicultural Education and Programs
1. November 9, 2012, 1-4pm: Foundations
2. December 7, 2012, 1-4pm: Generation Y/Millennials and Social Media
3. February 22, 2013, 1-4pm: Socio-economic Diversity-Meeting the Opportunities and Challenges
Through Student Affairs
4. March 1, 2013, 1-4pm: Gender and Sexuality in Colleges and Universities
5. April 5, 2013, 1-4pm: Race, Ethnicity and Culture at NYU and Beyond
6. April 12, 2013, 1-4pm: Religion, Faith and Spirituality in Higher Education
7. May 03, 2013, 1-4pm: The Global/International Experience for Student and Professionals
8. May 17, 2013, 1-4pm: The Wrap-Up, Best Practices and Practical Application (Mandatory for all
those seeking certification).
Advanced Cultural Competency Certificate earned May 17, 2013.
(5 pts)
NYSACAC 2013 Annual Meeting & Conference
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY
June 4-7, 2013
(1 pt)
Diversity Zone Training
NYU CMEP
October 24, 2013
10am – 1pm
(1 pt)
LGBTQ Students and Study Abroad: NYU Perspectives
NYU Steinhardt
October 28, 2013
3 pm – 4:30pm
(1 pt)
Promotion (Admissions Officer  Assistant Director)
October 29, 2013
(1 pt)
Administrators Cultural Training Institute: ACT 2 Follow-up Session
NYU CMEP
May 2, 1014
10am – 12pm
(1 pt)
NEACAC 2014 Annual Meeting & Conference
Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH
June 4-6, 2014
(1 pt)
Pro 002: Presentation Skills Training
Eric Loffswold
August 28 & September 5, 2014
(1 pt)
International Baccalaureate Curriculum Training
Marie Vivas, University Relations Manager for IB Americas
November 4, 2013
2pm-4pm
(1 pt)
Steinhardt Institute for Higher Education Policy: Aspiring Adults Adrift: Tentative Transitions of
College Graduates
Richard Arum
November 3, 2014
7pm
(1 pt)
Undocumented College Students: In the Shadows of the Ivory Tower
April 2, 2015
9 am – 11 am
(1 pt)
NEACAC 2015 Annual Conference
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
June 3-5, 2015
(1 pt)
College Horizons Faculty Member
Bowdoin College
June 21-26, 2015
(1 pt)
FOCUS Mentorship Program
NYU Center for Multicultural Education and Programs
2014-2015 Academic Year
(1 pt)
NYU College Access Leadership Institute Group Leader
July 15-20, 2012
July 14-19, 2013
July 6-11, 2014
July 12-17, 2015
(3 pts)
Memberships:
1. New York State Association of College Admissions (1 pt)
2. New England Association of College Admissions (1 pt)
3. Association of Student Affairs Professionals | NYU (1 pt)
4. American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (1 pt)
Global Higher Education
Class: Internationalism & Study Abroad
Professor Tebojo Moja
Fall 2013
(5 pts)
Indian Higher Education: Reforms in Context of Political and Economic Changes
Dr. Rahul Choudaha
Director of Research and Strategic Development
World Education Services
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 5:00pm-6:30pm
(1 pt)
The ‘Arab Spring’: Does Academic Freedom Matter?
NYU Center for Dialogues and Scholars at Risk Network
November 18, 2013
6 pm – 8 pm
(1 pt)
Undergraduate International Student Retention Begins With Recruitment: NACAC Webinar
April 2, 2015
2 pm –3 pm
(1 pt)
Event/Membership Descriptions
NYSACAC Summer Institute: This four-day intensive mentor-based institute brings together
admissions professionals (0-3 yrs. experience) and high school counselors (0-5 yrs. experience)
with energetic, seasoned mentors to grapple with a wide range of admission counseling issues.
As a participant, you will learn best practices, share expertise, develop creative approaches to
new and not-so-new problems, establish networks, and review ethical standards for our
profession. We are certain that the unique combination of a vibrant curriculum and a diverse
group of participants and mentors will offer you a refreshing and rewarding experience.
Administrators Cultural Training Institute: The Administrators Cultural Training Institute
(ACT-I) is a cost-free, continuing professional development program, designed for Code 100
Student Affairs administrators at NYU as well graduate students in education administration.
Launched in Fall 2008, the ACT-Institute is designed to explore concepts such as diversity,
social justice, identity and inclusion particularly as they relate to the work administrators engage
with students and colleagues. Participants will gain both insights and practical tools to inform
their personal lens, which we believe will assist efforts to impact institutional, cultural and
individual practices.
NYSACAC 2013 Annual Meeting & Conference: The 35th Annual New York State Association
for College Admission Counseling Conference brings together colleagues who serve college-
bound students in New York State for exciting professional development and networking
opportunities. The theme of this year’s conference is “Mind, Body, and Spirit.”
Diversity Zone Training: Diversity Zone training is designed to explore the basic issues that
surround race, class, and ethnicity. Open to students, staff and faculty, Diversity Zone provides
participants with tools and information on the roots, construction, and proliferation of these
social identities as well as a basic understanding of the systems of privilege and oppression at
work in our society. Participants in this interactive training will leave more culturally aware and
competent and better prepared to become an effective ally. All those who complete Diversity
Zone training will receive a participation placard acknowledging their commitment to diversity.
LGBTQ Students and Study Abroad: What did they prepare for pre-departure? What weren't
they prepared for upon arrival? What did they learn about the world and themselves beyond
Washington Square? Join our stellar showcase of undergraduate and graduate students as well as
NYU alum for candid discussions on culture shock, vulnerability, and negotiating identity
abroad. We invite you to honor and learn from these LGBTQ perspectives on global and
international experiences unique to NYU.
Promotion: Promoted from Admissions Officer to Assistant Director of Undergraduate
Admissions.
Administrators Cultural Training Institute: ACT 2: ACT-II provides an opportunity for ACT-I
alums to reflect on what they learned in the Administrators Cultural Training Institute. The
conversation will allow participants to discuss how they were able to implement new practices
into their work or rethink pre-existing practices. There will also be time to discuss any
hot/current topics currently being discussed and how they affect our role as student affairs
professionals.
NEACAC 2014 Annual Meeting & Conference: New England Association for College
Admission Counseling Conference brings together colleagues who serve college-bound students
in the New England region for professional development and networking. Held at Saint Anselm
College in New Hampshire.
PRO 002: Presentation Skills: In this two-part program, you will learn and practice skills to
improve your public speaking and help you become a more effective presenter. We'll talk about
how to control nervous energy, how to organize your presentation, and more. You will deliver
brief presentations on both days and receive feedback in a safe, supportive environment.
International Baccalaureate Curriculum Training: Professional development designed to
explain the IB curriculum and the review of college applicants submitting IB academic
credentials.
Steinhardt Institute for Higher Education Policy: Aspiring Adults Adrift: Tentative
Transitions of College Graduates: Panel discussion featuring Richard Arum, Professor of
Sociology at NYU and author of Aspiring Adults Adrift. Respondents include Adam Gamora,
President, William T. Grant Foundation and Jennifer Jennings, Assistant Professor of Sociology,
New York University.
Undocumented College Students: In the Shadows of the Ivory Tower: The event will cover
findings of America’s first survey of undocumented college students, published earlier this
year by researchers at UCLA. The event’s discussants include:
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Steven Choi, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition
Carola Suárez-Orozco, Professor of Education, UCLA and co-principal investigator of
the report
Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, Wasserman Dean and Distinguished Professor of Education,
UCLA and co-principal investigator of the report
Robert Teranishi, Professor of Education, Morgan and Helen Chu Endowed Chair in
Asian American Studies, UCLA and co-principal investigator of the report
Hirokazu Yoshikawa, Courtney Sale Ross Professor of Globalization and Education,
NYU Steinhardt
NEACAC 2015 Annual Conference: New England Association for College Admission
Counseling Conference brings together colleagues who serve college-bound students in the New
England region for professional development and networking. Held at Roger Williams
University in Rhode Island.
College Horizons Faculty Member: College Horizons is a non-profit organization that
supports the higher education of Native American students by providing college and graduate
admissions workshops to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian
students/participants from across the nation. Two programs are offered in the summer.
College Horizons partners with 45-50 colleges and invites selected high school college
counselors, American Indian educators, and educational partner volunteers to provide expert
and one-on-one advising.
FOCUS Mentorship Program: FOCUS is a structured mentorship program designed to offer
first-year undergraduate students who identify as first generation college students and/or
students of color (African American/Black, Arab American, Asian American/Pacific Islander,
Latino/Hispanic American, Native American/American Indian/Alaskan Native, and
Biracial/Multiracial) the opportunity to develop relationships with NYU Alumni, Faculty,
Staff, Graduate Students or other professionals who can serve as resources and/or advocates
through establishing an ongoing mentoring relationship.
NYU College Access Leadership Institute Group Leader: NYU CALI is a five-day residential
program for current high school sophomores and juniors that aims to demystify the college
admissions process. The program will include workshops and small group sessions on a
variety of topics including:
 College admissions
 College entrance test preparation
 Essay and resume writing
 Interviewing and presentation skills
 Financial aid literacy
NYU CALI graduates become certified College Access Ambassadors and will act as mentors
and advisers in their high schools by conducting their very own college application workshop. I
worked as a small group leader, mentoring students as they complete the program. Also worked
to help facilitate large group sessions.
New York State Association of College Admissions: The New York State Association for
College Admissions Counseling (NYSACAC) is the state affiliate of the National Association
for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC), the only professional association composed of
members from secondary schools, community-based organizations, colleges and universities.
NYSACAC welcomes members who are involved in assisting students in the transition into their
post-secondary education. NYSACAC - with its 1100+ members - is a powerful professional
resource. In addition to gaining access to professional development opportunities, members also
join a unique community of admissions and counseling professionals working together towards
the common goal of helping students achieve post-secondary success.
New England Association of College Admissions: The New England Association for College
Admission Counseling is the number one resource in New England for college admissions
professionals. NEACAC fulfills its mission by developing and providing services, programs, and
opportunities for members so they can serve and assist students in their transition from secondary
to post-secondary education.
Association of Student Affairs Professions: The Association of Student Affairs Professionals
(ASAP) at New York University is an organization primarily for current graduate students and
alumni of the Higher Education and Student Affairs program at NYU's Steinhardt School of
Culture, Education, and Human Development. The Association serves as the official graduate
assembly and as such is committed to enhancing the experiences of our community. ASAP does
so by providing educational, professional, and social opportunities that encourage personal
growth and the development of core competencies related to the field of Higher Education.
ASAP strives to facilitate the assimilation of new members into the NYU and larger New York
City community and acts as an advocate on behalf of its members and the Higher Education and
Student Affairs program. Furthermore, ASAP seeks to create a cohesive and lasting experience
that will positively impact its members and alumni for years to come.
American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers: Founded in 1910,
AACRAO is one of the nation's oldest and largest higher education associations and the
recognized authority on student admissions, academic records and enrollment
services. AACRAO is a member-driven association shaped and directed by over 11,000 higher
education professionals who represent more than 2,600 institutions in 40 countries.
Class: Internationalism & Study Abroad: This course focuses on the history, design, variety,
impact and challenges of contemporary study abroad programs. The links between
internationalization and globalization in the development of study abroad programs in the United
States will be analyzed. Discussion will include the origins of study abroad; the many varieties of
academic formats, sponsorships and venues; the demographics of student participants; the
academic, cultural and personal learning of students; and the academic and administrative
challenges faced by sponsoring colleges and universities.
Indian Higher Education: Reforms in Context of Political and Economic Changes: The
session discussed the context of reforms and key developments in Indian higher education from
the perspective of balancing the needs of access and quality in response to sociopolitical and
economic changes.
The ‘Arab Spring’: Does Academic Freedom Matter?: In late 2010 and early 2011, it was clear
that universities in Tunisia and Egypt were one of the main sources of the democratic thought
that brought about the “Arab Spring”. By the fall of the same year, it had become evident that
universities would also be one of the chief targets of violence during the transformation. Both
extremist factions and newly elected governments perpetrated or condoned infringements on the
rights of students and scholars. Now, in the wake of major upheaval in both countries this
summer, the NYU Center for Dialogues and the Scholars at Risk Network have invited a group
of scholars and experts to explore the “Arab Spring” and to consider the question, “Does
Academic Freedom Matter?”
Panelists include:
Habib Kazdaghli, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Letters, and Humanities, University of Manouba,
Tunis, Tunisia
Robert Quinn, Executive Director, Scholars at Risk
Amb. Serge Telle, French Interministerial Delegate for the Mediterranean
The discussion will be moderated byProf. Mustapha Tlili, Founder and Director of the NYU
Center for Dialogues: Islamic World — U.S. — The West.
The occasion will be used to release the report “The University and the Nation: Safeguarding
Higher Education in Tunisia and Beyond”. The report discusses the findings of the conference,
“The University and the Nation”, held at the University of Manouba, in Tunis, Tunisia, this past
February.
Undergraduate International Student Retention Begins With Recruitment: NACAC Webinar:
Research demonstrates that undergraduate international student retention is related to the
expectations international students develop during recruitment. Admissions officers play a
critical role in what information is conveyed to students about the university/college experience,
thus setting these expectations. Once on campus, international students compare their
expectations with the reality of their situation. As such, admissions officers also have a role to
play in how the campus-wide community is meeting the needs of this student population.
Participants will:
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Be exposed to research that illustrates how retention begins with recruitment
Understand how to strengthen retention efforts at the recruitment stage through
identifying best-fit students for your institution
Gain examples of good practices for improving the experiences of international students
on your campus.
Presenters:
Rahul Choudaha, Chief Knowledge Officer & Senior Director of Strategic Development, World
Education Services (WES)
Chunsheng Zhang, Ph.D., Senior Vice Provost for International Affairs, Office of International
Affairs, University of North Alabama
Ed Bustos, Director of International Admission, Rollins College