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We need to address equity or organizational climate around DEI, but not sure where to start or what to do? SWIT is here to help you address these questions, and more through an extensive consultation. Every office, department, or school has a different need. Asking important questions, reviewing data and information, and developing a strategy to address critical issues within your organization or school is what SWIT consultations provide. Key elements SWIT provides as a consultant include: Open dialogue and engagement to discuss critical challenges or needs Review of data and information to identify and highlight barriers Solutions focused strategies for addressing bias and barriers Equity audits Follow-up conversation https://www.stickwithitllc.com/consultations daily 0.75 2020-09-01 https://www.stickwithitllc.com/connect daily 0.75 2023-06-21 https://www.stickwithitllc.com/academic-coaching daily 0.75 2022-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4ea2fbc6bb6f1530a9948a/1602711266647-66ABJ847GKFVW5NERCLB/Academic+Coach+Postcard_INVOICE.jpg Academic Coaching SWIT wants to be your academic coach. SWIT Founder, Dr. Justin Grimes, struggled in undergraduate and graduate school because he didn’t create a structure for success. Dr. Grimes had a 14 reading score on his ACT, a 1.66 GPA his first semester in college, and a GRE score of 265. So how did he go from these scores and GPA to pursuing and completing his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees? With the change in mindset and routine, Dr. Grimes identified strategies to overcome challenges impacting his success. SWIT has some questions for you. Do you struggle to create momentum? Do you find you complete a task only when someone else has created a deadline? You know that you are intelligent and talented, but maybe you need some accountability? Are you struggling to show up and complete even the smallest of tasks? You have an idea about a topic, like a thesis or dissertation, and lack direction on how or where to get started. You know you want to get a graduate degree, but not sure where to begin. Are you scared the graduate program won’t accept you because your test score, GPA, or year’s experience don’t meet their qualifications? You’ve selected the graduate program(s) you’re interested in applying to, but you have some concerns or questions about a stage or stages in the application process? Do you find that you need someone to walk with you from the beginning to the end of applying to graduate school but don’t know anyone willing to help? These are just a few questions Dr. Grimes has asked himself or heard from others. The great thing is that he has experience in helping you answer these questions and more. SWIT offers academic coaching in the following areas: Applying to graduate school Identifying your dissertation topic Developing a plan to complete your dissertation SWIT helps you recognize and address the underlying challenges that impact their motivation and progress. In addition, SWIT assists individuals in developing habits they can STICK WITH to build momentum toward success. SWIT wants you to be successful in your graduate school application process. SWIT wants a partner with you on your road to academic success within a 1 or 4 academic coach session(s). For the Academic Coaching 1-session, individuals will receive: Affirming and welcoming conversation to discuss academic coaching needs A brief contract outlining the coaching experience Strategies for addressing underlying challenges and implementing a plan One 15 minute follow-up conversation For the Academic Coaching 4-Session, participants will receive everything listed in the 1-session above and the following: Interactive exercises to unpack and address underlying challenges impacting your success Developing strategies to create sustainable progress Resources for organizing your materials/time management or graduate programs of interest Strategies for how to get into graduate school (only for those applying to graduate school) Review and feedback on one item required for applying (only for those applying to graduate school) https://www.stickwithitllc.com/deiengagement-workshops daily 0.75 2024-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4ea2fbc6bb6f1530a9948a/1602721609729-0XLLNUV22RUC0RDGE1A6/bulletin-board-2771786_1280.jpg Engagement Workshops https://www.stickwithitllc.com/getting-into-graduate-school daily 0.75 2023-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4ea2fbc6bb6f1530a9948a/5e550f9f-1ab2-4af8-a5ae-1104fa74f719/3d+single+4.jpg Getting Into Graduate School - The book “20 Questions to Answer Before You Apply to Graduate School” is now available for purchase. This book will aid you in answering all the questions you have and ones you didn’t consider before applying to graduate school. https://www.stickwithitllc.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion daily 0.75 2022-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4ea2fbc6bb6f1530a9948a/1624303941527-70G1MRZMUOI05UIVNJ8O/umbrella-1587967_1920.jpg Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Resouces and Activities It all begins with having information. Sometimes you are looking for some resources that will help you address an array of DEI concerns. SWIT is offering you some FREE resources to help you as you continue your journey toward growing your understanding of DEI. https://www.stickwithitllc.com/general-4-1 daily 0.75 2022-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4ea2fbc6bb6f1530a9948a/1602710767361-DGNJP9O4T0INQALA3M1S/FY20_blog+image_what+are+talents%402x.png Recruitment and Retention Consulting (Copy) - Talented individuals are all around you. How do you get diverse and talented individuals to apply, join, graduate, or work for your institution is an important question to answer? SWIT founder, Dr. Justin Grimes has extensive years of experience and training in higher education recruitment and retention. SWIT consults with schools, departments, faculty, or staff in higher education looking to improve their recruitment and retention strategies. Whether it’s current undergraduate students, employees, or individuals who have been working in a specific field or career for a number of years; SWIT wants to help you successfully address barriers, while identifying, attracting, and bringing the best individuals to your institution. Beyond recruitment, SWIT can assist you with recognizing individual and collective talents and skills needed to improve employee retention. Consultations with SWIT are 30-60 minutes of conversations with 10 or fewer individuals (virtual only). Every office, department, or institution has a different need. Should we waive the GRE, why aren’t more students of color interested in our program, how do we increase our applicant numbers for a position are just some of the questions SWIT can help you address. What you will receive from consulting with SWIT is the following: Open dialogue and engagement to discuss recruitment challenges or needs Strategies and resources for recognizing and addressing bias and barriers in graduate recruitment Resources for addressing virtual and in-person recruitment events Solutions focused strategies for implementing successful recruitment and/or retention plans Follow-up conversation Click here to review the costs and setup your FREE 15-minute consultation to discuss your consulting needs. https://www.stickwithitllc.com/public-speaking daily 0.75 2025-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4ea2fbc6bb6f1530a9948a/6fdcd2e9-537c-4208-9407-dea1ea44be3d/microhpone.jpg Public Speaking - Let’s motivate leaders to make a change and build a capacity for greatness. SWIT founder, Dr. Justin Grimes has extensive years of speaking on various topics across demographics and fields. Dr. Grimes is known for being transparent, honest, motivating, and uplifting for audiences. The goal of Dr. Grimes keynote is to leave audiences with some ideas for reflection, strategizing, and becoming a better version of themselves. Dr. Grimes merges humor, passion, education, and knowledge together in ways that captivate his audience. Not to mention he keeps you entertained and engaged the entire time. - Cultivating a Lifetime of Legacy He presents ideas I hadn’t considered. I was glad to learn from an educator who delivers content in ways that are digestible and easily understood - Memphis Rise Academy What an interesting way to bring in goal setting with talking about sneakers. As a sneakerhead myself, I love talking about shoes. I know have some goals that I know I can achieve, and ideas for creating my own reselling business - Uplifting Black Male Conference, Virginia Tech MLK had a deep legacy. What we need is more action over speeches. Dr. Grimes delivered a keynote that resonated with our students, staff, and president - Hampden-Sydney College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4ea2fbc6bb6f1530a9948a/84547854-0a44-461b-8fbf-51cbd5cfaeaa/Connect+4.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4ea2fbc6bb6f1530a9948a/077470a6-0f4f-4320-bda2-bd94a5a53c0b/3d+single+4.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4ea2fbc6bb6f1530a9948a/02fa7f26-45fa-4c5a-b1d8-d49e79ad909c/yougotmysize.jpg Public Speaking - Tip Toeing in My Jordan's: History of the Jordan Brand and its Intersection with Goal Setting What are your life goals? Do you like Yeezy's, Jordan's, KITH, Nike, Off-White, and more? Have you thought about creating your own business? This interactive 60-minute session will teach participants about setting goals to achieve success in school, work, and/or life. Also, participants will receive some lessons about the Jordan Brand, You Got My Size Sneaker Reselling Business, and entrepreneurship. Learn about creating achievable goals Understand the inception of Jordan Brand and its impact on various communities Create 2-5 goals to accomplish over the next 90 days Identify a top sneaker or item to resell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4ea2fbc6bb6f1530a9948a/6b4794c1-48dd-422e-ba4a-877a7b57837b/IMG_0078.JPG Public Speaking - The Power of Preparation: How to Be R.E.A.D.Y. for Opportunities That Matter True success begins with readiness—being prepared to seize the next opportunity when it arrives. In contrast, being unprepared (or "Raggedy") means lacking the strategy and tools to reach your academic, personal, or professional goals. Being R.E.A.D.Y. is more than just being equipped. It’s about cultivating the mindset, skills, and connections you need to move forward. Dr. Justin Grimes's 5-step R.E.A.D.Y. process, inspired by his journey from a 16 ACT score to a Ph.D., shows you how to turn setbacks into stepping stones and build the foundation for a thriving career and fulfilling life. Learn how to leverage your talents and purpose to achieve the outcomes you envision. UNO Out: How to win the game of DEI Do you enjoy the game UNO? You know the feeling of saying UNO, UNO OUT to signify that you have finished. Everyone wants to win, but not everyone knows how to play the game successfully. Sometimes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can feel like a game with few participants. Everyone plays an active role in DEI being successful no matter who you are. Diversity is always present but may not be highlighted. You can build inclusion practices, but they must be evaluated and revamped. Equity is challenging because it requires examining, stripping, rebuilding, and redistributing resources in ways that work for all groups. This keynote is for you if your organization is unsure where to start, discuss DEI, and who needs to be a part of the strategic plan. In this 60-minute interactive presentation, organizations will learn how to win at the game of DEI with the cards they have been dealt. https://www.stickwithitllc.com/deistrategybuilding daily 0.75 2022-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4ea2fbc6bb6f1530a9948a/1606857024906-URQHTVB0WNL0SOPMSAKQ/DEI+graphic.png DEI Strategy Building https://cms.uflib.ufl.edu/diversity/Index.aspx https://www.stickwithitllc.com/areyouready daily 0.75 2025-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4ea2fbc6bb6f1530a9948a/ce5cb767-64f4-4e62-aab7-3774fc4357e0/are+you+ready.jpg Are You R.E.A.D.Y. Too many people stay stuck in “ready-ish,” repeating excuses and doubting themselves instead of stepping into what’s next. The R.E.A.D.Y. Framework is designed to help you move beyond hesitation and into intentional action. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being prepared to act with clarity, confidence, and direction. To help prepare you for your next opportunity, click the link below to get our R.E.A.D.Y. Framework that includes some important questions to guide you on your journey.