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Navigating Career Success with Komal Shah: A New Chapter at the School of Professional Studies
The School of Professional Studies SPS is excited to welcome Komal Shah Ed.M., as the new Associate Director of Career Services and Professional Development. Her expertise enhance the career development journey for our diverse community of early-career professionals and master's students.
With her impressive background, which includes a Master of Education in Counseling from Boston University BU, and over five years of experience at BU where she spearheaded initiatives like one-on-one counseling sessions, assessments, workshops, and large-scale career frs for the College of Engineering, Shah is poised to make significant contributions. Her commitment to student success has been evident throughout her career.
At SPS, Komal will undertake various responsibilities designed to support master's students in their professional growth journey. She'll focus on developing strategic initiatives that cater specifically to the unique needs of these students, empowering them with necessary skills for navigating today's competitive job market. My priority is to create opportunities and pathways that master's students can explore as they start thinking about their careers, she shared.
Dean Shankar Prasad, in emphasizing the importance of student success at SPS, sd: Komal embodies our commitment to fostering professional growth. Her expertise, dedication, and innovative spirit are exactly what we need to drive change in this critical area of support.
Collaboration is at the heart of Komal's approach. She will work closely with key stakeholders across Brown University including the Center for Career Exploration, the Graduate School, and individual departments. This partnership streamline employer relations and programming while leveraging alumni networks for valuable mentorship opportunities.
Komal is also set to launch an upcoming professional development platform called uConnect, scheduled for next month. This platform promises unparalleled access to resources that will help students achieve their career ambitions.
In anticipation of Komal's innovative efforts, she has already planned a new career readiness course tlored for master's students to launch soon. I'm excited to pioneer this initiative for master's students in the U.S., as it is largely uncharted territory in Career Services, she sd.
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The School of Professional Studies SPS celebrates a new beginning with Komal Shah Ed.M., who joins us as our Associate Director of Career Services and Professional Development. Her extensive experience, notably from her time at Boston University, equips her well to shape students' career pathways in the professional landscape.
Her role involves devising strategies that cater specifically to early-career professionals and master's students, providing them with essential skills for success in today’s job market. My mission is to create opportunities for master's students as they explore their career options, she sd.
Dean Shankar Prasad highlights her alignment with the School of Professional Studies' commitment to student success: Komal represents our dedication to empowering professionals through innovative services and resources.
Collaboration drives Komal’s approach. She will collaborate closely with stakeholders across Brown University, including the Center for Career Exploration, Graduate School, individual departments and alumni network to enhance employer relations and create impactful programming.
Her contributions include developing the upcoming uConnect platform for professional development and launching a new career readiness course specifically designed for master's students.
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