天美传媒

 has over two decades of educational and professional experience serving college students with disabilities.
Sears is the director of Beckwith Residential Support Services and the assistant director of academic services with the  at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She holds a Ph.D. in community health with a rehabilitation emphasis from the University of Illinois and is currently a research assistant professor of kinesiology and community health. She is a researcher at the . 
Key research areas

Factors impacting the career readiness of college students with disabilities
Empathic design methodology and its impacts on overall quality of life outcomes for everyday living
Emerging adulthood and disability identity

Notable Honors, Awards, Affiliations: 

University of Illinois Emerging Women Leaders - Nominee, 2022-2023
Outstanding BSW Field Education Instructor Award for the 2017-2018 academic year -  School of Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, April 2018
Recipient of the Robert Greenberg for Innovation Award - 4th Annual Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (COSD) conference, Northbrook, IL, November 2013
Recipient of the Chancellor’s Academic Professional Excellence (CAPE) Award, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, April 2012
Association of Higher Education & Disability (AHEAD)

Harold O. Fields, EdD, vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Canisius University, is available to offer expert commentary on Generation Z's unique transition into the workplace and strategies for maximizing their potential in a post-pandemic professional landscape.  Appointed in 2022, Dr. Fields brings extensive experience in student development, having previously served as director of the Center for Residence Life at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Key Areas of Analysis: Workplace Integration:

Technology integration and digital collaboration strategies
Designing effective mentorship programs
Adapting feedback systems for Gen Z preferences
Creating flexible work environments that address pandemic-related challenges

Generation Z Characteristics:

Digital fluency and technological adaptability
Communication preferences and work style
Impact of educational disruptions on professional development
Career expectations and professional growth needs

Professional Development:

Bridging educational gaps through targeted training
Leveraging Gen Z's strengths in the workplace
Building effective mentorship programs
Creating sustainable career pathways

Current Role: 
At Canisius, Dr. Fields leads the Division of Student Affairs, overseeing:

ALANA Student Center
Counseling Center
International Student Programs
New Student Orientation
Public Safety
Office of Student Life
Title IX Coordination
Student Health Center
Griff Center for Student Success
Office of Study Abroad and International Partnerships

Academic Experience:

Professor, Student Development in Higher Education (HESA 520)
Former Director, Center for Residence Life at Rochester Institute of Technology (2008-2022)

Education:

EdD, Higher Education Administration, University of Rochester
MS, Higher Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
BS, Biology, Clarion University of Pennsylvania