Faculty Profile
Caitlin Hoekstra
Director of Career Development & Experiential Learning
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
cebarone@buffalo.edu
Education:
- PhD, Higher Education, University at Buffalo, 2021
- EdM, Higher Education Administration, University at Buffalo, 2013
- BS, Business Administration, SUNY Geneseo, 2008
Professional experience:
- Director of Career Development & Experiential Learning, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Higher Education, University at Buffalo
What mentoring means to me:
I value mentoring relationships as a way to connect with other individuals regarding advice, guidance, etc. I have served as a mentor for international students as well as a mentor for UB professional staff members through the UB Professional Staff Senate. Please feel free to connect if you are looking for someone to talk to about the graduate school process, navigating work/life balance, being a student and parent, and/or working in higher education.
Topics I am willing to discuss with students:
Academic Culture
- Decoding and demystifying academic culture and norms.
- Taking a non-traditional path to grad school.
- Uncertainty about staying in grad school.
Personal Experiences
- Caregiving for children.
- Experiences related to being a woman.