Dr. R. Jay Shetlin delivers engaging, real-world presentations that equip students with foundational life skills that directly improve:

• Personal growth and leadership

• Roommate and cohabitation relationships

• Communication and conflict resolution

• Health, hygiene, and personal responsibility

• Stress management and decision-making

• Career readiness and workplace success

These skills don’t just help students succeed in college—they help them thrive long after graduation.

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Speaking Topics Designed for Campus Impact

Dr. Shetlin’s programs are ideal for:

• Student Life & Student Success

• Residence Life & Housing

• Orientation & First-Year Experience

• Leadership Programs

• Wellness & Prevention Initiatives

Core Topics Include:

• Healthy Relationship Building
  (Roommates, friendships, dating, future spouses, and families)

• Communication & Conflict Resolution
  (At home, at school, and in the workplace)

• Time Management & Personal Accountability

• Personal Health, Hygiene & Self-Respect

• Avoiding Drugs & Risky Behaviors

• Cohabitation & Roommate Survival Skills

Each presentation is customized to the audience and aligned with campus priorities around student well-being, safety, and retention.

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Why Campuses Bring in Dr. Shetlin

Dr. Shetlin doesn’t teach theory—he teaches lived experience.

• Has lived with 45+ roommates across Asia, Europe, and the United States

• Practicing physician who works with hundreds of patients annually, gaining deep insight into human behavior and stress

• Spent 25 years in a successful marriage to a completely deaf spouse, developing exceptional communication and empathy skills

• Father of four young adult children navigating modern relationships, work, and life

• Trained and mentored by leadership icons such as Dale Carnegie and Franklin R. Covey

Students connect with Dr. Shetlin because he is authentic, relatable, and practical—without being preachy or abstract.

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Outcomes That Matter to Event Coordinators

When students attend a Dr. Shetlin presentation, campuses consistently gain:

• Fewer roommate conflicts and housing issues

• Improved interpersonal communication

• Reduced stress and anxiety related to relationships and time pressure

• Better decision-making around health and substance use

• Increased emotional maturity and leadership readiness

• Students better prepared for internships, jobs, and teamwork

These improvements ripple outward—creating healthier campus culture, classrooms, and communities.

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Built-In Take-Home Value for Students

Each student receives written resources that extend learning beyond the event:

• The Roommate’s Survivor’s Guide

• Bullseye Principles: Understanding Healthy Relationships

These books reinforce key lessons and give students practical tools they can apply immediately—long after the presentation ends.

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Proven Speaker for Students

Dr. Shetlin has spoken at:

• High schools and colleges across the United States

• Community and professional organizations

• Television programs including Good Things Utah and other media outlets

His presentations are high-energy, engaging, and student-centered, making them ideal for large audiences, residence halls, leadership retreats, and orientation programs.

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Let’s Support Your Students—Now and for the Future

Today’s students are tomorrow’s employees, spouses, parents, and leaders.

By investing in practical life skills now, campuses help students:

• Reduce stress at school and at home

• Build healthier relationships

• Perform better academically and professionally

• Contribute positively to society long-term

Booking Dr. Shetlin means investing in student success that lasts beyond graduation.

👉 Contact us to discuss your campus needs and available speaking dates.