Diversity in Graduate Education: Insights from Bergman
Steven Bergman, Director of Sponsored Students for NC State’s Office of Global Engagement, is gearing up to present at the upcoming Conference of Southern Graduate Schools (CSGS) 2024 Annual Meeting. Scheduled for March 13-15, 2024, this event will serve as an important platform for discussions on graduate education trends and challenges.
Alongside Dr. Lindsey Shelton, Director of Graduate Admissions and Enrollment Marketing at Mississippi State University and Hayley Hardenbrook, International Admissions & Recruitment Manager at NC State, Bergman’s presentation, titled “Riding the Rapids of a Receding Applicant Pool: Factors Impacting Graduate Student College Choice,” will delve into the evolving dynamics of the international graduate student applicant landscape.
Steven Bergman 
Hayley Hardenbrook 
Dr. Lindsey Shelton
Bergman aims to provide valuable guidance on navigating challenges in graduate student recruitment and fostering a diverse academic community. The presentation will explore the evolving dynamics of international graduate student applications, emphasizing NC State’s commitment to diversity and providing guidance on recruitment challenges for a more inclusive academic environment.
Participation at the CSGS 2024 Annual Meeting underscores the importance of addressing recruitment challenges and promoting inclusivity in academia. By sharing insights and strategies for navigating the complexities of graduate student applications, Shelton, Hardenbrook and Bergman contribute to shaping a more diverse and vibrant academic environment.
The Conference’s purpose is to consider topics relating to graduate study and research which are of mutual interest and concern to the member institutions. In addition, dissemination of information, promotion of standards, encouragement of research, and assistance to institutions starting graduate programs are important functions of the organization.