Presentations * denotes work done with graduate student
National, Referred Conferences:
(Post-tenure)
*Acuña, A. L., *Wheaton, M. M., & Hallett, R. E. (2018, April). Social media as a methodological tool in qualitative research. Presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Hallett, R. E., *DePaola, T. J., Kitchen, Perez, R., J., Reason, R., Rivera, G., *Acuña, A. L., & *Wheaton, M. W., (2018, April). Scholars in the making: Using validation to foster
positive college identities among traditionally underrepresented students. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York,
NY.
Hallett, R. E. (2018, April). Higher education housing continuum. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Kitchen, J., Hallett, R. E., Perez, R. J., & Rivera, G. (2018, April). Advancing the use of ecological systems theory in higher education: A qualitative data collection tool.
Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Hallett, R. E., Kitchen, J., & Perez, R. J. (2017, April). Digital diaries: A qualitative tool to capture participants’ experiences. Presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX.
Hallett, R. E., & Skrla, L. (2017, March). Homelessness, housing insecurity and ESSA. Workshop for the National Education Association annual conference, Dallas, TX.
Skrla, L., & Hallett, R. E. (2016, October). Book talk: Serving students who are Homeless: A resource guide for schools, districts, and educational leaders. Presented at the
annual meeting of the California Association of Professors of Educational Administration, San Diego, CA.
*Griffen, J. M., & Hallett, R. E. (2016, April). Reframing professional development: An actionable case study of a collaborative urban school counselor network. Presented at
the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Washington, DC.
Hallett, R. E., *Freas, A., & *Withrow-Clark, R. (2016, April). Homeless in higher education. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, Washington, DC.
Hallett, R. E., & *Griffen, J. M. (2016, April). Creating Opportunities Via Education: A research partnership empowering parents. Presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, Washington, DC.
*Griffen, J., & Hallett, R. E. (2015, November). Bridging barriers to build a partnership of trust: Exploration of an undocumented Latino parents’ journey. Presented at the
annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Denver, CO.
Hallett, R. E., Skrla, L., & Low, J. A. (2015, April). Beyond backpacks and bus tokens: Case study of a district homeless student initiative. Presented at the annual meeting of
the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Hallett, R. E., & *Westland, M. (2015, April). Community college foster youth preparedness for transfer to a four-year institution. Presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Skrla, L., & Hallett, R. E. (2015, January). Beyond backpacks and bus tokens: Case study of a district homeless student initiative. Presented at the Hawaii International
Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
Hallett, R. E., & Skrla, L. (2014, August). "That idea we have in our mind of what homeless is, is not what homeless is”: A school district's journey toward recognizing the
needs of homeless, doubled-up, and economically displaced children and youth. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Professors of
Educational Administration, Camarillo, CA.
(Pre-tenure)
Hallett, R. E., *Griffen, J., & *Stanco, H. (2014, April). Engaging families in college preparation: An actionable research case study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Hallett, R. E., & Skrla, L. (2014, January). Serving families in transition. Presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
Hallett, R. E., & *Moynahan, C. (2012, November). The role of community cultural wealth for undocumented community college students. Presented at the annual meeting of
the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Las Vegas, NV.
*Chase, D., & Hallett, R. E. (2012, April). Intersecting identities in college admission. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association,
Vancouver, Canada.
Hallett, R. E., & Barber, K. (2012, April). Power relations during online research: Ethnography as feminist methodology. Presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, Vancouver, Canada.
*Moynahan, C., & Hallett, R. E. (2012, April). Paying homage: Identity classification and motivational attributes of Latino youth. Presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, Canada.
Hallett, R. E. (2011, November). Dangers of member checking. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Charlotte, North
Carolina.
Hallett, R. E. (2011, April). Blocking intersections: Constrained identity development of undocumented college students. Presented at the annual meeting of the American
Education Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Hallett, R. E. (2011, April). Crossing invisible imaginary lines: Gaining access and building relationships with undocumented college students. Presented at the annual meeting
of the American Education Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Hallett, R. E., & Barber, K. (2011, April). “Friending” a participant: Qualitative data collection and social network sites. Presented at the annual meeting of the American
Education Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Hallett, R. E. (2010, November). Undocumented students in college: Utilizing peer networks to increase access and retention. Presented at the annual meeting of the
Association for the Study of Higher Education, Indianapolis, IN.
Tierney, W. G., & Hallett, R. E. (2010, November). State regulation and proprietary colleges and universities: The case of California Assembly Bill 48. Presented at the annual
meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Indianapolis, IN.
Hallett, R. E. (2010, April). Living doubled-up: Influence of unstable living environments on educational participation. Presented at the annual meeting of the American
Education Research Association, Denver, CO.
Hallett, R. E. (2010, April). Undocumented success: Influence of social networks on the transition to college. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Education
Research Association, Denver, CO.
Hallett, R. E., & Tierney, W. G. (2009, November). Writing with a voice: The evolution of a doctoral student. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of
Higher Education, Vancouver, Canada.
Hallett, R. E. (2009, April). Re-envisioning educational policies: Presenting findings from a study with homeless youth. Presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Hallett, R. E., & Tierney, W. G. (2009, April). Social capital of homeless youth: Influence of networks on educational participation. Presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Hallett, R. E., & Tierney, W. G. (2009, April). Writing on the margins from the center: Homeless youth and politics at the borders. Presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Sallee, M. W., & Hallett, R. E. (2008, November). On writing in qualitative research. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education,
Jacksonville, FL.
Hallett, R. E., & Tierney, W. G. (2008, March). Education policy and homeless youth. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association,
New York, NY.
Burleson, D. A., Hallett, R. E., & Park, D. K. (2007, November). What do students know?: Evaluation of urban high school students’ knowledge of college processes.
Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Louisville, KY.
Hallett, R. E., & Venegas, K. M. (2007, April). Is increased capacity enough?: Advanced Placement courses, quality, and success in low-income urban schools. Presented at
the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Venegas, K. M., & Hallett, R. E. (2007, April). When a group presentation isn’t enough: The importance of one-on-one financial aid advising for low-income, urban, college-
bound students. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Professional and Practitioner Conferences:
(Post-tenure)
Hallett, R. E. (2017, June). Serving students who are homeless. Invited presenter for the San Joaquin County Office of Education annual symposium, Stockton, CA.
Hallett, R. E. (2017, May). Implementing ESSA policies for students experiencing homelessness. Invited presenter for the Los Angeles County Office of Education 2017
Piecing It Together Regional Symposium, Los Angeles, CA.
(Pre-tenure)
Hallett, R. E. (2013, May). Plight of homeless youth. Association of California School Administrators Region VII Conference, Tahoe, CA.
Hallett, R. E. (2013, February). Undocumented students in higher education. California College Personnel Association Institute, Stockton, CA.
Hallett, R. E., & Tierney, W. G. (2008, September). Homeless youth and educational policy: An overview of barriers and college access programs that demonstrate promise.
Presented at the annual homeless youth symposium hosted by the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
Hallett, R. E. (2007, November). Using research to guide the education of homeless youth in California. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for the
Education of Homeless Children and Youth, Portland, OR.
Hallett, R. E. (2007, October). College access for homeless and foster care students: Challenges, trends and strategies. Presented at the annual meeting of the National
College Access Network, Los Angeles, CA.
Invited Presentations:
(Post-tenure)
Hallett, R. E. (2017, December). Homelessness and housing insecurity in higher education. Invited presenter for the Susan Buffett Foundation meeting of the University of
Nebraska system program staff, Omaha, NE.
Hallett, R. E. (2017, September). Preparing future teachers to serve students experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. Alder University partnership, Stockton, CA.
Hallett, R. E. (2017, June). Preparing future teachers and administrators to serve students experiencing homelessness. Teachers College of San Joaquin County, Stockton,
CA.
Hallett, R. E., & Skrla, L. (2017, May). Serving students who are homeless: Next directions for research. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation regional meeting, Stockton, CA.
Hallett, R. E. (2017, April). Homelessness in higher education. Invited presenter for the West Coast Convening of Homeless Practitioners, San Jose, CA.
Hallett, R. E. (2016, April). Addressing equitable student support across marginalized college student populations. Invited panelist for Division J Graduate Student Council
Fireside Chat, Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Washington, DC.
Hallett, R. E. (2015, April). The power of utilizing qualitative research to advance social justice. Invited panelist for Division J Vice Presidential Session, Annual Conference of
the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Hallett, R. E. (2015, April). Scholarly conversations: Key emerging topics in the study of higher education. Invited panelist for Division J Vice Presidential Session, Annual
Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
(Pre-tenure)
Hallett, R. E. (2014, January). Creating college access programs in public schools. Delta Kappa Gamma, Stockton, CA.
Hallett, R. E. (2013, February). Undocumented students in higher education. California College Personnel Association Institute, Stockton, CA.
Hallett, R. E. (2013, January). Understanding how to serve youth and families living doubled-up. Ceres School District Management Team, Ceres, CA.
Hallett, R. E. (2012, June). Understanding diversity: Homeless youth and educational practice. Presented in a teacher credential course at Brandman University, Modesto, CA.
Hallett, R. E. (2012, March). Creating funding portfolios and financial aid opportunities for undocumented students. Presented at Lincoln High School, Stockton, California.
Hallett, R. E. (2010, September). Urban research and qualitative methodologies. Presented to the Pathways to Postsecondary Success Research Group, a Bill and Melinda
Gates Foundation Special Initiative at the University of California in San Diego.
Hallett, R. E. (2010, April). Student access and success. Division J Emerging Scholars Pre-Conference Workshop during the annual meeting of the American Education
Research Association, Denver, CO.
Tierney, W. G., Hallett, R. E., & Gupton, J. T. (2008, July). Education of homeless youth: Findings from a two year study. Presented at a seminar hosted by the Children’s
Hospital of Los Angeles.
(Post-tenure)
*Acuña, A. L., *Wheaton, M. M., & Hallett, R. E. (2018, April). Social media as a methodological tool in qualitative research. Presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Hallett, R. E., *DePaola, T. J., Kitchen, Perez, R., J., Reason, R., Rivera, G., *Acuña, A. L., & *Wheaton, M. W., (2018, April). Scholars in the making: Using validation to foster
positive college identities among traditionally underrepresented students. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York,
NY.
Hallett, R. E. (2018, April). Higher education housing continuum. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Kitchen, J., Hallett, R. E., Perez, R. J., & Rivera, G. (2018, April). Advancing the use of ecological systems theory in higher education: A qualitative data collection tool.
Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Hallett, R. E., Kitchen, J., & Perez, R. J. (2017, April). Digital diaries: A qualitative tool to capture participants’ experiences. Presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX.
Hallett, R. E., & Skrla, L. (2017, March). Homelessness, housing insecurity and ESSA. Workshop for the National Education Association annual conference, Dallas, TX.
Skrla, L., & Hallett, R. E. (2016, October). Book talk: Serving students who are Homeless: A resource guide for schools, districts, and educational leaders. Presented at the
annual meeting of the California Association of Professors of Educational Administration, San Diego, CA.
*Griffen, J. M., & Hallett, R. E. (2016, April). Reframing professional development: An actionable case study of a collaborative urban school counselor network. Presented at
the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Washington, DC.
Hallett, R. E., *Freas, A., & *Withrow-Clark, R. (2016, April). Homeless in higher education. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, Washington, DC.
Hallett, R. E., & *Griffen, J. M. (2016, April). Creating Opportunities Via Education: A research partnership empowering parents. Presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, Washington, DC.
*Griffen, J., & Hallett, R. E. (2015, November). Bridging barriers to build a partnership of trust: Exploration of an undocumented Latino parents’ journey. Presented at the
annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Denver, CO.
Hallett, R. E., Skrla, L., & Low, J. A. (2015, April). Beyond backpacks and bus tokens: Case study of a district homeless student initiative. Presented at the annual meeting of
the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Hallett, R. E., & *Westland, M. (2015, April). Community college foster youth preparedness for transfer to a four-year institution. Presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Skrla, L., & Hallett, R. E. (2015, January). Beyond backpacks and bus tokens: Case study of a district homeless student initiative. Presented at the Hawaii International
Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
Hallett, R. E., & Skrla, L. (2014, August). "That idea we have in our mind of what homeless is, is not what homeless is”: A school district's journey toward recognizing the
needs of homeless, doubled-up, and economically displaced children and youth. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Professors of
Educational Administration, Camarillo, CA.
(Pre-tenure)
Hallett, R. E., *Griffen, J., & *Stanco, H. (2014, April). Engaging families in college preparation: An actionable research case study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Hallett, R. E., & Skrla, L. (2014, January). Serving families in transition. Presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
Hallett, R. E., & *Moynahan, C. (2012, November). The role of community cultural wealth for undocumented community college students. Presented at the annual meeting of
the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Las Vegas, NV.
*Chase, D., & Hallett, R. E. (2012, April). Intersecting identities in college admission. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association,
Vancouver, Canada.
Hallett, R. E., & Barber, K. (2012, April). Power relations during online research: Ethnography as feminist methodology. Presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, Vancouver, Canada.
*Moynahan, C., & Hallett, R. E. (2012, April). Paying homage: Identity classification and motivational attributes of Latino youth. Presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, Canada.
Hallett, R. E. (2011, November). Dangers of member checking. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Charlotte, North
Carolina.
Hallett, R. E. (2011, April). Blocking intersections: Constrained identity development of undocumented college students. Presented at the annual meeting of the American
Education Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Hallett, R. E. (2011, April). Crossing invisible imaginary lines: Gaining access and building relationships with undocumented college students. Presented at the annual meeting
of the American Education Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Hallett, R. E., & Barber, K. (2011, April). “Friending” a participant: Qualitative data collection and social network sites. Presented at the annual meeting of the American
Education Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Hallett, R. E. (2010, November). Undocumented students in college: Utilizing peer networks to increase access and retention. Presented at the annual meeting of the
Association for the Study of Higher Education, Indianapolis, IN.
Tierney, W. G., & Hallett, R. E. (2010, November). State regulation and proprietary colleges and universities: The case of California Assembly Bill 48. Presented at the annual
meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Indianapolis, IN.
Hallett, R. E. (2010, April). Living doubled-up: Influence of unstable living environments on educational participation. Presented at the annual meeting of the American
Education Research Association, Denver, CO.
Hallett, R. E. (2010, April). Undocumented success: Influence of social networks on the transition to college. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Education
Research Association, Denver, CO.
Hallett, R. E., & Tierney, W. G. (2009, November). Writing with a voice: The evolution of a doctoral student. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of
Higher Education, Vancouver, Canada.
Hallett, R. E. (2009, April). Re-envisioning educational policies: Presenting findings from a study with homeless youth. Presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Hallett, R. E., & Tierney, W. G. (2009, April). Social capital of homeless youth: Influence of networks on educational participation. Presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Hallett, R. E., & Tierney, W. G. (2009, April). Writing on the margins from the center: Homeless youth and politics at the borders. Presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Sallee, M. W., & Hallett, R. E. (2008, November). On writing in qualitative research. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education,
Jacksonville, FL.
Hallett, R. E., & Tierney, W. G. (2008, March). Education policy and homeless youth. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association,
New York, NY.
Burleson, D. A., Hallett, R. E., & Park, D. K. (2007, November). What do students know?: Evaluation of urban high school students’ knowledge of college processes.
Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Louisville, KY.
Hallett, R. E., & Venegas, K. M. (2007, April). Is increased capacity enough?: Advanced Placement courses, quality, and success in low-income urban schools. Presented at
the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Venegas, K. M., & Hallett, R. E. (2007, April). When a group presentation isn’t enough: The importance of one-on-one financial aid advising for low-income, urban, college-
bound students. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Professional and Practitioner Conferences:
(Post-tenure)
Hallett, R. E. (2017, June). Serving students who are homeless. Invited presenter for the San Joaquin County Office of Education annual symposium, Stockton, CA.
Hallett, R. E. (2017, May). Implementing ESSA policies for students experiencing homelessness. Invited presenter for the Los Angeles County Office of Education 2017
Piecing It Together Regional Symposium, Los Angeles, CA.
(Pre-tenure)
Hallett, R. E. (2013, May). Plight of homeless youth. Association of California School Administrators Region VII Conference, Tahoe, CA.
Hallett, R. E. (2013, February). Undocumented students in higher education. California College Personnel Association Institute, Stockton, CA.
Hallett, R. E., & Tierney, W. G. (2008, September). Homeless youth and educational policy: An overview of barriers and college access programs that demonstrate promise.
Presented at the annual homeless youth symposium hosted by the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
Hallett, R. E. (2007, November). Using research to guide the education of homeless youth in California. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for the
Education of Homeless Children and Youth, Portland, OR.
Hallett, R. E. (2007, October). College access for homeless and foster care students: Challenges, trends and strategies. Presented at the annual meeting of the National
College Access Network, Los Angeles, CA.
Invited Presentations:
(Post-tenure)
Hallett, R. E. (2017, December). Homelessness and housing insecurity in higher education. Invited presenter for the Susan Buffett Foundation meeting of the University of
Nebraska system program staff, Omaha, NE.
Hallett, R. E. (2017, September). Preparing future teachers to serve students experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. Alder University partnership, Stockton, CA.
Hallett, R. E. (2017, June). Preparing future teachers and administrators to serve students experiencing homelessness. Teachers College of San Joaquin County, Stockton,
CA.
Hallett, R. E., & Skrla, L. (2017, May). Serving students who are homeless: Next directions for research. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation regional meeting, Stockton, CA.
Hallett, R. E. (2017, April). Homelessness in higher education. Invited presenter for the West Coast Convening of Homeless Practitioners, San Jose, CA.
Hallett, R. E. (2016, April). Addressing equitable student support across marginalized college student populations. Invited panelist for Division J Graduate Student Council
Fireside Chat, Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Washington, DC.
Hallett, R. E. (2015, April). The power of utilizing qualitative research to advance social justice. Invited panelist for Division J Vice Presidential Session, Annual Conference of
the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Hallett, R. E. (2015, April). Scholarly conversations: Key emerging topics in the study of higher education. Invited panelist for Division J Vice Presidential Session, Annual
Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
(Pre-tenure)
Hallett, R. E. (2014, January). Creating college access programs in public schools. Delta Kappa Gamma, Stockton, CA.
Hallett, R. E. (2013, February). Undocumented students in higher education. California College Personnel Association Institute, Stockton, CA.
Hallett, R. E. (2013, January). Understanding how to serve youth and families living doubled-up. Ceres School District Management Team, Ceres, CA.
Hallett, R. E. (2012, June). Understanding diversity: Homeless youth and educational practice. Presented in a teacher credential course at Brandman University, Modesto, CA.
Hallett, R. E. (2012, March). Creating funding portfolios and financial aid opportunities for undocumented students. Presented at Lincoln High School, Stockton, California.
Hallett, R. E. (2010, September). Urban research and qualitative methodologies. Presented to the Pathways to Postsecondary Success Research Group, a Bill and Melinda
Gates Foundation Special Initiative at the University of California in San Diego.
Hallett, R. E. (2010, April). Student access and success. Division J Emerging Scholars Pre-Conference Workshop during the annual meeting of the American Education
Research Association, Denver, CO.
Tierney, W. G., Hallett, R. E., & Gupton, J. T. (2008, July). Education of homeless youth: Findings from a two year study. Presented at a seminar hosted by the Children’s
Hospital of Los Angeles.
Chair or Discussant
(Post-tenure)
Hallett, R. E. (2018). Considering the complex identities of our student populations. Discussant for the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, New
York, NY.
Hallett, R. E. (2016). Scholarly conversations: Incarceration and college access. Co-chair for the American Education Research Association Annual Conference, Washington,
DC.
Hallett, R. E. (2015). Exploring belonging and success in higher education. Discussant for the American Education Research Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
(Pre-tenure)
Hallett, R. E. (2014). Inclusion roundtable: Developing inclusive relationships. Chair for the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Hallett, R. E. (2012). Context matters: The experience of specific student groups. Discussant for the Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Conference, Las
Vegas, NV.
Hallett, R. E. (2018). Considering the complex identities of our student populations. Discussant for the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, New
York, NY.
Hallett, R. E. (2016). Scholarly conversations: Incarceration and college access. Co-chair for the American Education Research Association Annual Conference, Washington,
DC.
Hallett, R. E. (2015). Exploring belonging and success in higher education. Discussant for the American Education Research Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
(Pre-tenure)
Hallett, R. E. (2014). Inclusion roundtable: Developing inclusive relationships. Chair for the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Hallett, R. E. (2012). Context matters: The experience of specific student groups. Discussant for the Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Conference, Las
Vegas, NV.
* denotes work done with a student