NIU CAHE - Counseling and Higher Education Dept.

10/13/2025

You’re invited!

NIU in the Community: In Service of the Public Good

Poster Exhibit and Reception

Wednesday, October 15, from 3:30-5:00 pm

Opening Remarks at 4PM

NIU Founder’s Memorial Library, Founders Gallery (1st floor)

Light refreshments will be provided.


Higher Education and Student Affairs Masters students, enrolled in HESA 500: Foundations of Higher Education, will share posters from their archival research projects related to NIU and community engagement.

Projects include Mother Sunshine, a former substance abuse treatment, prevention, and education program, the Network of Nations, an organization supporting international students, the golden era of NIU women’s basketball, community response to the February 14th campus shooting, the legacy of Alpha Phi Alpha, and the May 19, 1970 anti-war rally and protest of the Kent State shootings.

The reception and student project are co-supported by the University Libraries, the Department of Special Collections and Archives, and the Department of Counseling and Higher Education.



For more information, contact Dr. Carrie Kortegast, Associate Professor, at [email protected].

09/23/2025

Hello current and future HESA Students!

A reminder that the deadline for proposals for Student Affairs 101 is Friday, Sept. 26th! We'd love to see you, your friends, colleagues, student leaders, etc. on campus in October!! Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 15th!

What is Student Affairs 101?

Student Affairs 101 is a one-day conference designed to introduce and explore the dynamic field of student affairs. Co-hosted by graduate programs across Illinois, this annual event brings together aspiring and current student affairs professionals across the Midwest.

Who should attend Student Affairs 101?
Anyone interested in a career in student affairs, or is already a professional in the field.

*Undergraduate Students interested in Higher Education & Student Affairs will gain insight into the field, learn how to prepare for graduate school, and connect with a variety of graduate programs.

*Graduate Students will benefit from professional development sessions, network with colleagues in the field, and share their insights with undergraduates just beginning thier journey.

* Student Affairs Professionals can use the conference as a recruitment opportunity, engage with emerging professionals to understand their interests and aspirations, and take advantage of affordable professional development via our new Student Affairs Professional track.

*Program Faculty & Coordinators are invited to host a table at the Graduate School Fair. Programs unable to attend in person may submit materials to be shared with attendees.

I would also encourage you to submit a program proposal if you have research, expertise, or a topic you would like to share with the conference community! Presentations will be organized into tracks for each group level to ensure relevant and meaningful conversations. Proposals must be submitted by September 26th! To submit a proposal, or read more about the timeline, visit the Student Affairs 101 Call for Proposals page.

If you are interested in attending, register by October 15th! Rates can be found on the Student Affairs 101 registration page.

If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected], or send an email to [email protected].

09/23/2025

Dear Colleagues,

Please see the event details below!

Event:
G.I.V.E Circle Telling Our Truths: Finding Belonging in a Diverse Community

What: A space for students to engage in conversation and feel a sense of connection and belongingness within a diverse community.

When: Wednesday, September 24 | 2:00–3:00 PM

Where: Holmes Student Center – University Suites

Thank you for helping spread the word, and we hope to see you there!

09/17/2025

Come visit CAHE at the 2025 STEM Fest!

Saturday, September 20th, 10am-3pm.
For more info please visit the link below:
https://niusteam.niu.edu/programs-events/stem-fest/

08/22/2025

CAHE is ready for the 2026 academic year, and looking forward to seeing our students next week!

04/10/2025

https://niutoday.info/2025/04/09/2025-deacon-davis-diversity-award-winners-named/?utm_campaign=Spring-2023&utm_medium=email&utm_source=NIU-Today

Please join the Presidential Commission on Race and Ethnicity (PCORE) as it celebrates its 2025 Diversity and Inclusion Summit. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 16th in the Holmes Student Center Regency room. It will begin with our keynote address by Katherine S. Cho, Ph.D. entitled: The P...

04/10/2025

ETR 535: Mixed-Methods Research (3 credit hours)

Overview of mixed-methods research designs in which quantitative and qualitative procedures are combined to address research problems and answer research questions.

Examination of the foundations of mixed-methods research, types of mixed-methods designs, and process of conducting mixed-methods research.

This summer class (June 16 -August 10) will be held fully online with three synchronous sessions on the following Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. June 17, July 8, July 2.
All synchronous sessions will be recorded.

For more information:

Olha Ketsman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment (ETRA)
[email protected]

03/24/2025

https://cedu.news.niu.edu/2025/03/21/ph-d-candidate-priyanka-jha-receives-top-award-for-counseling-scholarship/

Priyanka Jha was barely a teenager in India, and already brimming with ambition and confidence, when her ultimate destination in life came into view. “Since sixth-grade, I’ve always wanted to pursue a doctoral program – and in the U.S.,” Jha says. “I

03/20/2025

Community Action Program gives up to $2,500 in scholarships each year to low-income DeKalb County residents attending an accredited higher education, vocational, or occupational training institute in Illinois. Education or training must be in pursuit of a degree or certification. Doctoral programs are ineligible.

Applications are due June 13th, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. CST.

Please click below for more information:
www.fsadekalbcounty.org

03/19/2025

We're excited to announce Career Services' Career Readiness Week, April 7-11!
This week-long event offers students access to over 60 leading employers, some include Adobe, Amazon, Target, UW Health, Trane, and Molex, providing invaluable networking opportunities.

🔥 Featured Events with Employer Participation:
✅ Employer Tips for Successful Internships (Employer-led insights)
🔗 Event Details
✅ Mock Interviews (Employer participation, limited to 50 students)
🔗 RSVP Here
✅ Career Success Clinic (Employer participation, limited to 50 students)
🔗 RSVP Here
Students who attend two Career Readiness Week events will receive an exclusive invitation to a future Employer Mixer, where they can connect directly with recruiters and professionals looking to hire NIU students.

03/11/2025

Pictures from CAHE students visit to Universidad Tecnológica de Bahía de Banderas as part of the study abroad component of the course HESA 590: Community-based Learning and Study Abroad lead by Dr. Carrie Kortegast.

02/28/2025