LHE Cumulative

Reflection Project

Qanani Kalil
2017
Overview

> About Me
My educational journey
> My LHE Experience
> My Internship Experience
> My Pipeline Experience
About Me
> Born and raised in Ethiopia
> Came to the U.S in September, 2006
Educational Journey: began in 2006-2007, from 8th grade
LHE Experience

> Inspired by mentors and my own educational

journey to pursue a career in higher education

> Saw the LHE program as a great fit for me

> Have grown academically, professionally and

personally

Red Thread/Common Theme: Power and impact of

mentorship, especially for underrepresented students
LHE Core Competency Development

Ability to apply student development theories and

discuss issues of access, equity, diversity, and student
success in scholarly and professional settings within
higher education.

> Lots of great conversations and in-class discussion

about race & equity

> Barriers to access, retention and completion for

different student groups
LHE Courses

> The American College and University

Tribal Colleges and Universities

> Student Populations and Experiences

Student belonging and engagement

> Student Development Theory

Student Development Assessment Project
Internship Experience
South Seattle College, TRiO SSS
> Transfer Advisor
UW Pipeline Project
Graduate Staff Assistant
What is next:

Academic Advisor
Law, Societies and Justice program
Thank you!
Questions?