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2 Hello, New Faculty! Dr. Lauren Shallish Let us give a warm welcome to Dr. Lauren Shallish, new Assistant Professor of Special Education in the School of Education! Dr. Shallish previously spent one year working as a presi- dential fellow at Hobart and William Smith Colleges and was then the Chief of Staff at the same institution for four years. She has also been working on a book entitled, "Disability Studies, Diversity Work, and Higher Education," that is due to be released at the end of 2016. Initially drawn to TCNJ by the high caliber of students and faculty, she continues to be impressed by the commitment to social justice she witnesses by the campus community. She adds that the beautiful campus is not a bad perk of working here either! In the 2016-2017 academic year, Dr. Shallish plans on working to make a Disability Studies minor availa- ble at TCNJ. Having grown up on a lake, Dr. Shallish enjoys partaking in water sports such as water skiing in her spare time. She also enjoys raising chickens! A piece of advice she gives graduate students within the School of Education, specifically going into the teaching realm, is to always keep current on social and family issues so that you can have a better understanding of what is going on within the schools. She advises that all graduate students who are nearing the end of their academic journey do their best to make their resumes shine. She states that immersing yourself in new or unique experiences not only makes for a more attractive resume but also pro- duces a more well-rounded and diverse professional who has an easier time connecting with the world. Welcome, Dr. Shallish!