Owen S. Marino
M.Ed. in Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership – Higher Education Administration
About
Owen (he/him) graduated from Brigham Young University in 2019 with an associate degree in general studies and from Christopher Newport University in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Owen has professional experience working in marketing, law, and now higher education where he works full-time as a Coordinator of Internships & Applied Learning in the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement. Outside of work, he volunteers as a chapter advisor for Kappa Delta Rho, a fraternity at William & Mary, and is a mentor in the First Generation Student Mentor Program. The time he has spent working and volunteering at William & Mary caused him to pursue the M.Ed. in Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership – Higher Education Administration to further his ability to advance in the field.
What's your favorite course (so far)?
My favorite course was definitely Social Justice Praxis in Higher Education. Higher education is currently under fire, so the readings and discussions helped contextualize how you can carry out social justice given the current political climate. What we talked about also built on many of the concepts discussed in student development theory, which helped link theory to practice.
What's your favorite spot in Williamsburg?
I would say two of the hidden gems in Williamsburg are Antonio's for Italian food and the Big Scoop for ice cream. Both are a decent distance from campus, but definitely worth the stop!
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