Open Forum: Coordinator, Multicultural Programs/LGBTQ Student Services (Matthew Banks)

Matthew D. Banks received a Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs, with a concentration in Education Policy, Politics, and Social Justice, from New York University, New York City, New York. Banks worked as a Special Projects Intern for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Student Center at New York University, advising Outspoken Peer Educators in creating new Safe Zone and Safer Sex pamphlets. Banks worked as a Graduate Student Employee for the Center for Multicultural Education and Programs, at New York University, managing the programming track of the Peer Imapct Program--devoted to increasing social justice awareness through the planning of monthly programs. While there, Banks facilitated bimonthly Diversity DREAM, and (Dis)ability Zone trainings. Banks also contributed to the management of the $30,000 annual development and programming budget. As a College Completion Coach working for College Forward, AmeriCorps State, Austin, TX, Banks provided individualized academic and career coaching for 100 first generation and economically disadvantaged students through bimonthly phone, text, and social media contacts, and recruited and trained over 70 college-aged, peer-to-peer mentors to assist new students in successful transition into university life.

We are excited Matthew D. Banks is visiting Missouri State University. Please come by and talk with this candidate about what they have to offer Multicultural Programs/LGBT Student Services.

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