April 9 - May 28, 2026
8 Week Online Course
Audience: Higher Education, K-12, Workforce Development
Registration Fee: $1250. Student Manual Included, College credit not included.
Travis Lightsey - bio & contact for Registration
Travis W. Lightsey Jr. - Director
https://www.workforce.rose.edu/ncda-facilitating-career-development tlightsey@rose.edu
Travis Lightsey Jr. is a dedicated higher education professional with over 15 years of expertise in career development, strategic program design, academic advising, career and life coaching, curriculum development, and classroom instruction. Currently serving as the Director of the Career Development Center at Rose State College, Travis leads initiatives to empower students and alumni in achieving their professional and personal goals. Travis earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art from Oklahoma Baptist University in 2008 and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Cameron University in 2017. His commitment to fostering academic and professional success is further exemplified by his previous role as Director of the Major & Career Exploration Center at the University of Oklahoma. There, he focused on academic major exploration, career coaching, and advising for prospective, current, and graduate students. During his tenure, Travis received multiple accolades, including the Provost’s Outstanding Academic Advising Administrator Award, the Black Excellence Outstanding Staff Award, and the Gateway to College Learning Outstanding Instructor Award. As a first-generation college graduate, Travis is deeply passionate about guiding others to discover their purpose, set realistic goals, and develop self-awareness as a foundation for success. Beyond his professional role, he serves as President, Executive Committee Chair, and Governance Chair of the Pioneer Library System.
Travis Lightsey Jr. is a dedicated higher education professional with over 15 years of expertise in career development, strategic program design, academic advising, career and life coaching, curriculum development, and classroom instruction. Currently serving as the Director of the Career Development Center at Rose State College, Travis leads initiatives to empower students and alumni in achieving their professional and personal goals. Travis earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art from Oklahoma Baptist University in 2008 and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Cameron University in 2017. His commitment to fostering academic and professional success is further exemplified by his previous role as Director of the Major & Career Exploration Center at the University of Oklahoma. There, he focused on academic major exploration, career coaching, and advising for prospective, current, and graduate students. During his tenure, Travis received multiple accolades, including the Provost’s Outstanding Academic Advising Administrator Award, the Black Excellence Outstanding Staff Award, and the Gateway to College Learning Outstanding Instructor Award. As a first-generation college graduate, Travis is deeply passionate about guiding others to discover their purpose, set realistic goals, and develop self-awareness as a foundation for success. Beyond his professional role, he serves as President, Executive Committee Chair, and Governance Chair of the Pioneer Library System.