Sydney R
- Research Program Mentor
EdM at Texas State University
Expertise
Higher Education, Multiracial/Transracial Adoptee students, College Student Transitions, Non-Traditional Students, First-Generation Students
Bio
I am a first-generation and multiracial student and professional. Over the years, these identities have propelled my love of education and the desire to cultivate the next group of students and professionals. Whether we all share the same identity or not, it's important that all students feel supported by others in their learning and endeavors. My interests include: multiraciality, first-generation students, academic transitions, DEI, and pedagogy.Project ideas
Project ideas are meant to help inspire student thinking about their own project. Students are in the driver seat of their research and are free to use any or none of the ideas shared by their mentors.
Guiding Multiracial Students to College Students Shaping the Path with Academic Advising
The first year of college can pose challenges for freshmen, spanning academic adjustments, social transitions, and community assimilation. I highlight how academic advisors significantly influence retention and persistence rates and improve student experiences.
Academic and Non-Academic Perspectives on 5 Key First-Year Challenges
When students are transitioning to college, their new environment can pose multiple challenges. Both academically and culturaly
Teaching experience
I have been in the education field for over seven years and have a variety of experience in college readiness, college transitions, matriculation, admissions and scholarship reviewals, and academic advising.Credentials
Work experience
The University of Texas at Austin (2023 - Current)
Associate Academic Advisor - McCombs School of BusinessEducation
University of Texas Austin (UT Austin)
BA Bachelor of Arts (2017)
History, SociologyTexas State University
EdM Master of Education (2023)
Student Affairs in Higher Education