Navigating Career Pathways: The Journey of HBCU Professionals Across Institutional Types

Dr. Kevin Reese is a native of Dayton, Ohio, who began his professional journey in 2007 as a proud graduate of Kentucky State University (Frankfort, KY) with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration. His passion for higher education led him to North Park University (Chicago, IL), where he earned a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration in 2013. His academic pursuits culminated in a recent graduation from the University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS) with a Doctorate of Higher Education Administration. As a black man, Dr. Reese brings a valuable and diverse perspective to his work. He currently serves as the Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Georgia Southern University, where he oversees the programming and leadership development of students from minoritized backgrounds. With 16 years of experience managing both student and professional staff, Dr. Reese has developed a robust skill set that enables him to effectively lead and mentor within the higher education land

Prince F. Robertson, Ed.D., has been working in higher education for over 10 years and currently serves as the Dean of Students for Community Standards and Advocacy at Illinois Wesleyan University, a small private institution in Bloomington, IL. Dr. Robertson brings a wealth of experience, beginning his career in Residence Life and Housing at Bethune-Cookman University (BCU). During his tenure at BCU, he developed expertise in emergency management, programming, and student advising, while honing his skills in student conduct. This specialization in student conduct, including Title IX adjudications, remains one of his core areas of expertise. His time at BCU also provided him with invaluable insights into the unique dynamics of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) compared to Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). Since then, Dr. Robertson has accumulated experience across a diverse range of PWI higher education settings, including a large Tier 1 research institution, a mid-sized, and his current role at a small private. Dr. Robertson holds a B.A. in Communications from Saginaw Valley State University, an M.S.Ed. from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and an Ed.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with dual concentrations in Higher Education and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. An active member of NASPA, Dr. Robertson has served in various leadership roles within the Black Diaspora Knowledge Community and the Region IV-E Committee. He is also an engaged member of the Association for Student Conduct Administrators (ASCA).

Dr. Yasmine Farley brings 16 years of experience in higher education, specializing in career services, and currentlyserves as the Director of the Career Center at California State University San Marcos, a Hispanic Serving Institution.Her career in career services began 12 years ago during her Ph.D. program, where she developed a passion forhelping students achieve their career development goals. Before joining CSUSM, Dr. Farley was the Senior Associate Director of Career Development at UC San Diego, whereshe led the pre-grad/graduate team within the central career center. She has also served as the Director of CareerServices at Fayetteville State University and has held leadership and faculty roles at various institutions, includingsmall private religiously affiliated universities, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and mid-sizeduniversities. This diverse background has provided her with a deep understanding of the unique needs of differentstudent populations. Dr. Farley excels in staff man