Career & Professional Development Series

Career & Professional Development Series

Spring 2024 Schedule

Making the Roadmap Visible: Building the Foundation for Success
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
4:30-5:30
Kaufman 100
Dr. Rhonda Glover Reese, a graduate of ODU, will speak on her 34-year career in the FBI and the keys to success.
Sponsors: Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, ODU chapter of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, and the Pre-Law Enforcement Association

A Conversation of Excellence with Dr. Lydia Pettis Patton
Saturday, February 10, 2024
11:00 - 12:30 pm
https://odu.zoom.us/j/92858310458
Dr. Patton will discuss the importance of intentionality and focus as they relate to careers and the importance of discipline, drive, determination, and time management, traits that help you elevate to the top in your respective career
Sponsor: ODU National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice

Empowering Black Females: Building and Sustaining Bridges for Success
Monday, February 12, 2024
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
University Web Center: Newport News Room
This annual event was inspired by a former student, Zaykia Ponten-Bey approximately 12 years ago who requested a program for Black females. While the title encompasses "Black females" given impetus for the event, the program is for all Monarch students (and the general public) irrespective of race, gender, academic major, etc. See attached flier
Sponsors: ODU National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice & Black Alumni Chapter

Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Career Fair
Feb. 20th, 2024
10:30-2:00
North Mall/Café
Sponsor: Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice

Acquiring and Maintaining a Career in Sociology and Criminal Justice
Monday, March 18, 2024
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
University Web Center: Newport News Room
Representatives from premier agencies such as the secret service, internal revenue service, alcoholic beverage control authority, federal prison system, and mental and social health organizations will discuss skills sets necessary to acquire a successful and lucrative career, but also necessary to elevate your status within and across social/human services as well as justice agencies. See attached flier.
Sponsors: ODU National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice and Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice