MCFR - Students/New Professionals

Student / New Professional Section

Purpose:
To allow students, new professionals, and student supporters to join together to facilitate networking,
mentoring, and dynamic exchanges of knowledge.

This section is open to all members of MCFR who are students at any level, new professionals, and/or
non-members of MCFR who desire to be part of the lives of those who build the future of the family field.

Interested in joining?
Download our brochure

Student/new professional members of MCFR are eligible for reduced rates
to attend the MCFR day at NCFR’s national conference in Minneapolis.

The conference rates for MCFR student/new professional members are:
$49* for Friday, November 5,
$75* for Friday and Saturday

* These reduced rates apply only to student/new professionals with paid MCFR membership.

New professionals are considered those who are within one year of graduation and will qualify for the
student/new professional membership rate.

Join the MCFR Student/New Professional section for opportunities to strengthen
your resume and CV by:

Being involved in a professional organization
Presenting your research and projects at MCFR conferences
Providing leadership within the Student/New Professional section
Becoming eligible for (student/new professional) award nominations through the Affiliate Council

Develop professionally within a supportive, student-friendly environment by:

Networking with students, faculty, and family professionals
Receiving a discount on MCFR conferences (Requires paid student/new professional MCFR membership.)
Applying for scholarships for MCFR conferences (Requires paid student/new professional MCFR membership.)
Learning more about the field of family life education
Connecting with a community of students and new professionals in the family studies field

Questions?
Contact Alisha Hardman, Chair, Student/New Professional Section, at hardm016@umn.edu.

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