Carmine J. Biancamano G-37 Ruddock Hall 1099 Maple Street Indiana, PA 15705 c.j.biancamano@gmail.com (631) 413-1922 EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Student Affairs in Higher Education Anticipated May 2016 Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), Indiana, PA

Bachelor of Arts, History, Minor in Russian Studies May 2014 Drew University, Madison, NJ

STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE

Graduate Residence Director March 2015 – Present Office of Housing, Residential Living, and Dining, IUP

Supervise 10 Community Assistants (CAs), 2 Head CAs, and 10 Office Workers

Advise the Residence Hall Council (RHC) consisting of 10 executive board members and 30 general board members

Provide oversight, guidance, and assessment for all residence hall programming

Serve in the on-call rotation for an on-campus population of 4,000 students

Co-facilitate a 5 week leadership seminar

Serve as the conduct officer for a 300 residential student community

Coordinate, plan, and present various topics for professional and paraprofessional staff training

Collaborate with the Cook Honors College Associate Director with programming, orientation and space reservation

Assistant Residence Director July 2014 – March 2015 Office of Housing, Residential Living, and Dining, IUP

Co-supervised and evaluated 12 CAs, 1 Head CA, and 3 Academic Success Mentors

Supervised 11 work-study office workers in two hall offices

Advised the building RHC consisting of 6 executive board members and 10 general board members

Provided oversight, guidance, and assessment for all residence hall programming

Managed a $4000 budget

Served as one of two conduct officers for 700 residential student community

Supported the mission for the Fine Arts and Social Justice and Civic Engagement living-learning community in collaboration with faculty and staff liaisons

Served in the on-call rotation for an on-campus population of 4,000 students

Fraternity and Sorority Life Internship August 2015 – December 2015 Office of Student Life, IUP

Co-advised the Interfraternity, National Pan-Hellenic, and Panhellenic Councils

Initiated, implemented, and created educational programming for fraternities and sororities

Advised 3 fraternities and 2 sororities organizations

Orientation Internship May 2015 – July 2015 Student Orientation, Acclimation, and Retention, Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Facilitated and coordinated aspects of training for Orientation Leaders

Co-supervised 20 Orientation Leaders

Supervised check in and check out procedures for overnight orientation guests

Helped with registration for parents and families at Orientation

Assisted in coordinating University Resource Fair for new students and parents

Co-Coordinated overnight residence hall stays for new students and families during summer orientation

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Community Assistant Seminar and Selection Committee (Chair) September 2014 – Present

Responsible for revising and implementing curriculum for the Community Assistant leadership seminar

Assist in advertising and marketing the Community Assistant position

Graduate Selection, Retention, and Development Committee September 2015 – Present

Helped plan Interview Day for potential graduate students

Winter Workshop Committee (Chair) September 2015 – January 2016

Developed and created a training program for approximately 100 paraprofessional staff members

Presented a program on multicultural competence in multiracial students and bystander intervention

Professional Staff Training Committee September 2014 – August 2015

Co-developed and created a training program for approximately 20 professional staff members

Led sessions on office workers, head community assistants, and assessment

Para-Professional Staff Committee September 2014 – August 2015 Co-developed and created a summer training program for approximately 110 paraprofessional staff members

Co-designed a crisis response training for paraprofessional staff

Office Worker Committee October 2014 – August 2015 Assessed the usage and needs of nine residence hall offices

Co-created a training session for all office workers at Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Residence Director Search Committee February 2015 – May 2015

Served as an active member

UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE

Student Government Student Body Vice President August 2013 – May 2014 Treasurer August 2012 – May 2013

New Student Orientation Coordinator March 2013 – August 2013 Leader March 2012 – August 2012

Office of Residence Life August 2011 – January 2014 Office Worker

College of Liberal Arts August 2012 – May 2014 First-year Peer Mentor

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND CONFERENCES

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) November 2015 – Present

Member Associates for Student Development December 2015 – December 2016

Vice President of Public Relations PASSHE Student Affairs Conference May 2015

Presenter, “New Student, New Beginning, New Possibility” Greensburg Student Leadership Conference October 2014

Presenter, “Cross the Line and Forced Choices”

JOE CORCORAN

phone: 724.989.6966 | e-mail: joe@jcorcoran.com | twitter: @joe_corcoran | linkedin: in/jcorc

EDUCATION

Indiana University of Pennsylvania: Indiana, PA, Expected May 2016

- Master of Arts: Student Affairs in Higher Education

American University: Washington, DC, Aug. 2009-Dec. 2012

- Bachelor of Arts: Journalism, Minor: International Studies

Study Abroad: Montevideo, Uruguay, Summer 2012

- Examined social inequality in the Global South while living with a family as part of an independent reporting project

New York University: Buenos Aires, Argentina, Fall 2011

- Intensive Spanish language & journalism study abroad program

- Demonstrated willingness to take risks, reporting in slums, migrant communities, & dictatorship-era detention centers

- Overcame linguistic & cultural barriers, interviewing recovering addicts, torture victims, street children, & migrants

STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE

Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Office of International Education: Graduate Assistant, May 2014-present

Conversation Partners, Program Coordinator

- Select, train, & oversee 120+ domestic and 130+ international Conversation Partners

- Plan two to three events per month

- Hold mid-year check-in meetings with domestic participants

- Mediate conflicts that arise between domestic and international student participants

- Complete annual program assessment: facilitate surveys, interview participants, and write report

- Designed marketing materials to recruit new participants using Canva

- Created diversity & cultural sensitivity training & handbook domestic student participants

- Facilitate diversity & cultural sensitivity training for new domestic student participants

- Increased domestic student participation by over 200% (Fall 2014-Fall 2015)

International Friendship Program, Program Coordinator

- Recruit domestic families to participate in cultural exchange program with international students and scholars

- Organize and host “speed-friending” luncheon for student and family applicants

- Match 81 incoming international students with 54 domestic families

- Communicate regularly with participants, and resolve cultural and communication conflicts as they arise

- Hold mid-year check-in meetings with family and international student/scholar participants

- Complete annual program assessment: facilitate surveys, interview participants, and write report

- Solicit donations from local businesses for program event raffles

- Created diversity & cultural sensitivity training & handbook for domestic family participants

- Facilitate diversity & cultural sensitivity training for new domestic family participants

- Increased domestic family participation by over 200% (Fall 2014-Fall 2015)

Other Responsibilities

- Lead in planning of annual international unity day event; manage six to eight area coordinators

- Manage 30 orientation leaders throughout international orientation week

- Assist in development of orientation leader training twice per academic year

- Assist in creation of online pre-arrival orientation sessions

- Plan & organize international student life fair twice per academic year

- Plan & organize International Education Week events

- Coordinate cultural trips: plan and organize trip logistics, oversee trip leaders, complete assessment

- Collaborate with Global Awareness Living-Learning Community (LLC) to plan three Global Cafés per semester

Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Office of Housing & Residential Living, Wallwork Hall: Graduate Intern, August-Dec. 2015

- Advised Residence Hall Council (RHC) in community with approximately 600 residents

- Facilitated some RHC executive board (e-board) meetings

- Met individually with six RHC e-board members, every other week, to debrief, plan, & address concerns

- Mentored & empowered e-board members through conflicts associated with race, class, & gender biases

- Managed RHC budget & fundraising in collaboration with RHC treasurer

- Oversaw Community Assistant team building & professional development activities during weekly staff meetings

- Conducted 10 Informal Resolution Conferences for students with drug, alcohol, and behavioral conduct violations

- Shadowed full-time residence director in on-call procedures, wrote on-call reports

- Attended Living-Learning Partners meetings for Global Awareness LLC

JOE CORCORAN Page 2

University of Pittsburgh – Office of Residence Life: Graduate Intern, May-August 2015 - Spearheaded assessment comparing conduct reports to resident assistant performance & LLC programming

- Analyzed & organized data from Significant Quality of Life & EBI resident surveys

- Planned & facilitated Behind Closed Doors (BCDs) for 100 resident assistants in training

- Created six diversity BCDs scenarios on gender identity, racism, religious intolerance, students with disabilities, etc;

- Managed 60 BCDs actors & lead facilitators (returning resident assistants)

The Art Institutes (EDMC): Transfer of Credit Coordinator, Pittsburgh, PA, Dec. 2013-May 2014

- Articulated transfer student transcripts & fulfilled advanced standing requests for campuses on the west coast

- Collaborated with academic deans, directors, & faculty to ensure accuracy of program-specific course credit

- Evaluated between 450-500 transcripts per month, maintaining a 99.25% accuracy rating on all work completed

- Evaluated World Education Services (WES) & Joint Services Transcript (JST) records

Seton Hill University – Career & Professional Development Center: Administrative Assistant, Greensburg, PA, May-July 2013

- Conducted follow-ups to post-graduate success survey, interviewing approx. 100 alumni via telephone

- Wrote guide for a new career assessment tool & make substantial revisions to existing career success guides

- Updated center’s website using Google Sites content management system

- Managed office in absence of director

American University – Student Government: Director of International, Transfer & Commuter Student Support, Jan-Dec. 2012

- Hired, trained & supervised two deputy directors & led weekly staff meetings

- Mentored students: providing academic & career advice, roommate conflict resolution, & emotional support

COMMITTEE & CO-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT

University of Pittsburgh – Office of Residence Life: Resident Assistant Training Committee, Summer 2015

Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Office of Student Conduct: Conduct Board Member, Spring 2015-present

- Adjudicate & determine appropriate sanctions for high-level cases of student misconduct

- Occasionally serve on Academic Integrity Board to adjudicate cases of academic dishonesty

Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Office of Student Conduct: Neutral Party Questioner, Spring 2015-present

- Occasionally serve as the neutral party questioner on cases involving sexual harassment, sexual violence, & stalking

Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Career & Professional Development Center: Etiquette Dinner Host, Spring 2015 - Facilitated conversation & guided six students through proper meal etiquette that is required in the business world

- Evaluated students’ performance, knowledge of etiquette procedures, & preparedness for event

Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Student Affairs in Higher Education Banquet Committee: Member, Spring 2015

Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Ron Lunardini Distinguished Alumni Award Selection Committee: Member, Spring 2015

Indiana University of Pennsylvania – World AIDS Day Planning Committee: Member, Fall 2014

Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Task Force: Member, Fall 2014

- Discussed how university administration should respond to Princeton-Review ranking campus as LGBT unfriendly

ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Scholarship, Region II Conference, June 2015

American University – Outstanding Service to the University Community Award: May 2013

- Criteria: “Presented to two students who demonstrate unique contributions & sustained service that will leave a lasting

impact on the university community”

American University – Charles W. Van Way Student Achievement Award: May 2013

- Criteria: “Presented to student who has contributed the most to building community at the university”

PRESENTATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Association of International Educators (NAFSA), Presenter, Region VIII Conference, Alexandria, VA, November 2015

- “Effective Collaboration to Decrease the International Student Involvement Gap” with Li Teng, IUP

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), Member, May 2014-present

Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals, Member, May 2014-present

Melissa N. Gaskill Melissa.N.Gaskill@gmail.com

410-948-5856 29 Sipple Avenue www.linkedin.com/in/melissangaskill Baltimore, MD 21236

EDUCATION Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), Indiana, PA Expected May 2016 Master of Arts in Student Affairs in Higher Education GPA 3.7/4.0 Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD May 2014 Bachelor of Arts in Social Work GPA 3.9/4.0

STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE Career and Professional Development Center, IUP Mock Interview and Etiquette Dinner Coordinator May 2015-Present

Hire, supervise, and train a team of 15 graduate and doctoral students (mock interviewers) on policies, procedures, and program requirements

Collaborated with 9 faculty members to coordinate over 550 mock interviews and 2 etiquette dinners per semester

Redesigned sign-up process using Google forms and Qualtrics to allow for greater efficiency

Create and manage Desire2Learn pages for the program Graduate Assistant June 2014-May 2015

Trained, supervised, and evaluated 6 undergraduate Career Development Advocates

Coached students on correct résumé formats and proper interview etiquette in order to develop their professional skills

Provided career coaching to undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, and community members

Served as an adviser to over 120 members of Delta Epsilon Iota academic honor society

Created and coordinated IUP Next Steps mentoring program which assisted provisional students in creating bonds with student leaders

Developed a process to manage over 100 workshop requests

Presented 20 workshops on various career-related topics to classes and organizations on campus

Office of Developmental Studies, IUP Practicum Student/Co-Instructor August 2015-Present

Observe and co-teach 4 sections of “Introduction to Higher Education”, “Learning Strategies”, and “Career Exploration” to over 100 freshman student-athletes and students on academic probation

Develop lessons plans based on different learning styles of students

Create curriculum, a syllabus, and course objectives for a peer educator course

Serve as an academic adviser for 12 freshman student-athletes

Observe and evaluate 15 undergraduate supplemental instructors (tutors)

Academic & Career Success Center, Pennsylvania State University New Kensington Graduate Intern/Academic Advisor May 2015-August 2015

Provided academic advising to approximately 20 students of all majors during new student orientation

Assisted in creating curriculum for a leadership course

Assisted student affairs during 7 new student orientation days

Gaskill Page 2

ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCES Wicomico Middle School Student Intern August 2013-May 2014

Focused on conflict and dispute resolution between students ages 10-13 by completing over 150 mediations using different strength-based techniques

Taught life skills including anger management and conflict resolution in order to increase students’ problem-solving skills

Served as a mentor to at-risk students

Saferide, Salisbury University Supervisor January 2012-May 2014

Responsible for providing a safe ride home to students on the weekends in order reduce the amount of impaired driving in the Salisbury community

Supervised a group of 15 student employees by training them on Saferide protocols

Conducted 30 informal and formal employee observations

Phi Mu Fraternity, Salisbury University Philanthropy Chair February 2013-May 2013

Raised over $3,000 in one semester for Children’s Miracle Network

Coordinated Salisbury Night Live, Karnations for Kids, and several information tables throughout the year

Organized volunteer contributions and created relationship with Believe in Tomorrow Foundation President December 2012-December 2013

Coordinated and ran general chapter meetings every week for over 80 members

Advocated for chapters needs to national headquarters

Conducted over 50 discipline cases from start to finish

Liaison between Salisbury University and Phi Delta chapter

PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

Member, Maryland College Personnel Association November 2015-Present

Member, Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE) June 2015-Present

Committee Member, Road Trips to the Real World Committee

Member, Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers (PennACE) June 2015-Present

Committee Member, Conference Planning Committee

Member, Associates for Student Development (ASD) June 2015- Present

Committee Member, Kick-off Planning Committee

Volunteer, WestPACS Job & Internship Fair, Monroeville, PA March 2015

PRESENTATIONS

Presenter, “Understanding Greek Students”, PennACE, State College, PA May 2015

Presenter, “LinkedIn 101”, Faculty Technology Professional Development Day, IUP March 2015

Presenter, “Identifying Your Mission Statement”, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg March 2015

Anthony S. Majer 1099 Maple Street, Indiana, PA 15705

Cell Phone: (201) 961-5181 Email: amajer1011@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/anthonymajer/

EDUCATION Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), Indiana, PA Anticipated: May 2016 Master of Arts – Student Affairs in Higher Education Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ May 2014 Bachelor of Science – Business Administration, Concentration: Management STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE Graduate Residence Director, IUP Office of Housing, Residential Living, and Dining, Indiana, PA July 2014 – Present

• Participate in on-call duty rotation for 4,000 on-campus residents and respond to incidents • Serve as hearing officer for The Office of Student Conduct by adjudicating cases for students who have violated campus policy • Co-facilitate a Community Assistant (CA) Seminar, which is a five week interview process to select CA candidates • Manage hall budget and administer funds to staff • Advise student leaders in the Residence Hall Council

Suites on Pratt and University Towers Area June 2015 – Present

• Manage one suite-style and one apartment-style residence hall with a total of 490 residents • Supervise a head community assistant, eight community assistants, two academic success mentors, and seven office workers • Collaborate with faculty and professional staff for the Leadership Living-Learning Community • Chair the community development and living-learning community committee

Whitmyre Hall (Honors College) July 2014 – May 2015

• Managed one traditional residence hall with 200 residents • Supervised one head community assistant, four community assistants, and seven office workers • Proposed and received grant funding to coordinate a diversity trip • Designated two gender-neutral bathrooms in the building • Collaborated with Honors College professional staff and faculty • Participated in the professional and paraprofessional staff training committee • Served as a co-chair of the student leadership banquet committee • Staff awarded building block award for being the most improved community

Practicum Student, Career and Professional Development Center at IUP August 2015 – December 2015

• Facilitated mock interviews for students to help prepare them for full-time job interviews • Reviewed graduate and undergraduate student resumes in one on one meetings • Conducted career coaching and major exploration meetings for undergraduate students

Practicum Student, Center for Health and Well-Being at IUP May 2015 – August 2015

• Assisted with planning and implementing peer educator fall training • Presented on sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking to incoming first-year and transfer students

Undergraduate Experience at Ramapo College of New Jersey Senior Resident Assistant, Office of Residence Life August 2013 – May 2014 Senator at Large, Student Government Association May 2013 – May 2014 Rho Alpha Sigma, Office of Residence Life May 2013 – May 2014 Summer Conference Assistant, Office of Residence Life May 2013 – August 2013 Resident Assistant, Office of Residence Life August 2012 – May 2013 Founding Father and Campus Involvement, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity January 2012 – May 2014

Anthony S. Majer AWARDS Ramapo College Office of Residence Life Departmental Award: Ambassador of Positive Influence May 2014 Ramapo College Student Leadership Pillars Award April 2014 Recipient of the Ramapo College Student Affairs Division Scholarship April 2014 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges January 2014 Ramapo College Office of Residence Life Departmental Award: Rookie of the Year May 2013 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Graduate involvement Co-presented at MACUHO 2015, State College, PA October 2015 Majer, A., & Teng, L. (2015). Gender-Neutral Housing: Stay neutral when accommodating gender-nonconforming students.

Presentation, State College, PA. NACURH 2015, Fargo, ND May 2015

• Co-advised 12 students at national conference Attended MACUHO 2014, Valley Forge, PA November 2014 Safe Zone Certified November 2014 Undergraduate involvement MACUHO Volunteer Incentive Program – Pittsburgh, PA November 2013 ACUHO-I STARS College – University of Minnesota June 2013 VOLUNTEER AND ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Graduate Experience Neutral Party Questioner for cases involving sexual violence, interpersonal violence, and stalking Fall 2015 – Spring 2016 Volunteered for the following SAHE events:

• Banquet Committee Spring 2015, Spring 2016 • Recruitment and Practicum Fair Fall 2015 • SAHE Kickoff Fall 2015 • Homecoming Parade Fall 2014

Table Host, Etiquette Dinner for Career and Professional Development Center Fall 2014 Undergraduate Experience Student Trip Leader for Alternative Spring Break to Asheville, NC – Habitat for Humanity March 2014

• Organized trip fundraising, hosted trip meetings, and supervised students Alternative Spring Break participant, Asheville, NC - Habitat for Humanity March 2013

Steven R. Marks 209 North Clymer Avenue, Indiana, Pennsylvania 15701

Cell: 201-669-2417 ● Email: markssrm@gmail.com

Education

Master of Arts in Student Affairs in Higher Education May 2016 expected Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) – Indiana, Pennsylvania Bachelor of Science in Psychology May 2014 Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania (LHU) – Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

Student Affairs Experience

Graduate Assistant for Student & Community Engagement June 2014 to Present IUP Center for Student Life, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Coordinate and support student and community engagement programs including Hawk Walk, Own It, and Party Smart

Serve as co-advisor to Student Government Association and to The Pulse, a campus programming organization

Develop and implement social norm campaigns that highlight the benefits of student and community

engagement and activities consistent with the university’s mission statement

Serve as a member of campus committees charged with planning, producing, and assessing campus

special events including Welcome Weekend, IUP Day, Homecoming Weekend, and Winter Warm-Up

LGBTQIA Advocacy Intern May 2015 to Present IUP LGBTQIA Advocacy Office, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Develop and implement the institution’s first Ally Development Training program designed to provide basic information about the LGBTQIA community

Research theoretical framework for identity, tools for involvement in diversity, and advocacy work

Coordinate and deliver Ally Development Training to multiple undergraduate students Office of Student Conduct- Student Conduct Practicum Intern January 2016 to Present IUP Office of Student Conduct, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Conduct informal resolution conferences, hearing waivers, and formal administrative hearings Conduct follow-up meetings with students to convey conduct decisions and any sanctions levied Assist in the development of disciplinary summaries and reports

Summer Orientation-Student Residence Director Practicum Intern May 2015 to July 2015 IUP Advising and Testing Center, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Supervised the student residence hall and coordinated all related functions for 15 orientation sessions Conducted weekly team building exercises among a staff of 15 student peer advisors Responded to and documented all disciplinary concerns Provided on-site performance evaluations and discipline as necessary

Paraprofessional Experience Steven Marks, pg. 2

Student Affairs Externship May 2013 to August 2013 LHU Office of Student Life, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania In addition to Resident Assistant responsibilities;

Developed programs for incoming freshmen in TRIO programs Reviewed and assessed residence hall damages Developed diversity training programs for Resident Assistants

Resident Assistant January 2013 to May 2014 LHU Office of Student Life, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania Haven Outreach Programs for Empowerment (HOPE) Center Staff January 2013 to May 2014 LHU HOPE Center, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

Community Involvement

Trustee – November 2015 to Present Indiana Free Library Board Member – September 2015 to Present Indiana Borough Shade Tree Commission

Workshops & Presentations

Presentation: “Trans* 101” IUP Peer Advisor Training – July 2015 Presentation: “CA Ally Development” IUP CA Training – August 2015 Presentation: “History of Queering our World” Mid-Atlantic LGBTQA Conference – November 2015 Presentation: “Conflict Close-Up” IUP CA Training – January 2016

Honors & Awards

Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Indiana, Pennsylvania Hawk Walk Program Recognition from U.S. Senator Pat Toomey – 2015

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania – Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

HOPE Center & Residence Hall Association Collaborative Program Award – 2013 President’s Award on the Furtherance of Women’s Issues – 2013

Professional Associations

American College Personnel Association – 2015 – Present American Association of University Women – 2014 – Present Psi Chi International Honor Society of Psychology – 2012 – Present

References available upon request

Steph Przepiora P.O. Box 10 Celoron, NY 14720 /716-397-0272/ e: stephvprz@gmail.com

_________________________________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION: Indiana University of Pennsylvania Anticipated May 2016 M.A in Student Affairs in Higher Education State University of New York College at Oswego May 2014 B.A. in Biology and B.A. in Psychology RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Graduate Resident Director August 2014-Present University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg • Maintains and supports the objectives of the University and the Office of Student Services • Supervises, provides leadership for, and evaluates a staff of 3-4 Community Assistants • Oversees daily operations of a residence hall of 96-125 students and enforces policies and procedures

through an educationally-focused student conduct process • Assessed needs of and developed programming initiatives to promote academic success and personal

growth for a primarily first-year student building (2014-2015) and a primarily upperclassmen building (2015-2016)

• Serves as an on-call crisis responder to ensure the safety of approximately 600 students • Trains Community Assistants in programming, teambuilding and group dynamics, crisis response, and

collaborative solutions • Co-advises the Outdoor Adventure and Community Service residential community • Collaborates with office of Admissions to assist in programming for prospective students

Practicum in Student Conduct January 2016-Present Saint Vincent College • Assists in managing educational and operational functions of the Student Conduct Office • Serves as a Student Conduct Hearing Officer to deliver an educationally-focused conduct process • Collaborates with students to determine future courses of action for policy adherence • Assigns sanctions to facilitate further understanding of campus policy and the college mission • Completes administrative tasks related to the conduct process and office assessment efforts

Practicum in Orientation & First Year Experience May 2015-July 2015 St. Bonaventure University • Assisted in planning and execution of three two-day summer orientation programs • Developed and presented trainings for Orientation Leaders on StrengthsQuest and Title IX • Provided assistance to office staff in organizing orientation schedules, events, activities, and registration • Created presentation for First Year students on transitioning to college academics, presented during each orientation session • Corresponded with student clubs and organizations in preparation for Welcome Week Day of Involvement

ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE Resident Assistant August 2013-May 2014 State University of New York College at Oswego • Enforced Residence Life and College policies and served as a positive role model and resource on a floor of 26 residents • Served as an on call crisis responder to ensure the safety of 200+ residents • Planned creative, educational programs and community enrichments such as Harry Potter Student Success week, Tipsy Turvy, and Midterm Coffee Break • Recognized with Rising Star of the Year, Outstanding Leadership, and Excellence in Student Interaction awards

Steph Przepiora

716-397-0272 e: stephvprz@gmail.com

Summer Conference Assistant May-August 2013 State University of New York College at Oswego • Familiarized visiting conference groups with campus and community resources during their stay on campus • Assisted prospective international students and Educational Opportunity Program students who were involved in summer programs with adjusting to campus life and preparing for the upcoming academic year

Desk Attendant August 2012-May 2013 State University of New York College at Oswego • Provided resources available from the front desk, such as rental items, to students, as well as information about campus resources outside of the residence hall • Responsible for mail services and protection of personal information, answering phones, taking messages, signing out equipment, opening and closing, and general maintenance of the desk area

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: Peer Educator for Lifestyles Center August 2013-May 2014 State University of New York College at Oswego • Educated peers on wellness topics such as, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Sexual Health, Suicide Prevention, and LGBTQA+ issues, with a team of writers by producing a blog with articles relating to these topics • Performed Outreach with a team going into the college community to personally educate peers in their environment on campus about the weekly topic being promoted • Participated in a weekly Peer Education class to learn about weekly topics and promotion techniques

President of Residence Hall Council August 2012-May 2013 State University of New York College at Oswego • Organized and guided weekly general assembly meetings about current topics regarding the hall • Assisted and motivated an executive board in their positions and held them accountable • Orchestrated engaging events for the residence hall with other hall council members • Contributed to bi-weekly meetings and was involved in a Hall Pride committee for Residence Hall Advisory Board

First Year Peer Advisor for the Biological Sciences August 2011-May 2013 State University of New York College at Oswego • Advised and designed presentations for first year students on class schedules and university skills • Counseled first year students on topics related to college transition • Collaborated with other peer advisors in a year long course regarding mentoring first year students, learning new practices and discussing how to best guide our students toward success

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Graduate Student Member – NODA February 2016 Graduate Student Member – NASPA January 2016 Associates for Student Development – Banquet Committee May 2015 Discussion Leader – The Consortium for Public Education, College & Career Knowledge Day October 2014 Services to Aid Families – Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention Training November 2013 Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training August 2013

Kelli Lynne Thomas

1099 Maple Street, Ruddock G-37 • Indiana, PA 15705 • (724) 689-2308 • kellilynnethomas@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) – Indiana, PA Anticipated May 2016 Master of Arts, Student Affairs in Higher Education Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) – Indiana, PA December 2013 Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education in Family and Consumer Sciences Minor: Child Development and Family Relations

STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE

Assistant Residence Director October 2014 – Present Office of Housing, Residential Living, and Dining - IUP Indiana, PA

Co-manage a residence hall of 560 to 700 residents

Train a new full-time professional staff member

Assist in the supervision, training, and evaluation of twelve Community Assistants, three Academic Success Mentors, and a Head Community Assistant

Serve in on-call duty rotation for 4,000 on-campus residents and respond to incidents

Select, directly supervise, and train a staff of eleven work-study students for two hall offices

Conduct bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with student staff

Support, oversee, and implement living-learning initiatives within a suite-style residence hall

Direct, develop, and maintain the mission for the Fine Arts and Social Justice, Civic Engagement, and Business living-learning communities in collaboration with faculty and staff liaisons

Administer student conduct meetings

Advisor for the Residence Hall Council

Co-facilitate a five week CA Seminar to train and select new student staff

Process billings for student damages, lost keys, and lockouts

Deliver presentations during student staff training on various topics

Prepare and maintain all requested reports, records, and evaluations promptly and accurately, including inventory of building equipment, annual reports, and general staff evaluations

Alumni Engagement Practicum August 2015 – December 2015 Office of Alumni Engagement - Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA

Assisted in the planning and preparation of activities for key alumni events, such as Homecoming, Reunion Weekend, and regional alumni events

Assisted with the Green and White Society (student ambassadors)

Collaborated with the Young Alumni Engagement Committee on programs, such as Backpacks to Briefcases, to engage both students and alumni

Provided assistance in the Office of Alumni Engagement as requested

Kelli Lynne Thomas Page 2

Orientation and Student Activities Practicum May 2015 – July 2015 Office of Student Engagement - Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA

Created a four-year plan to engage students in co-curricular activities and programs

Helped in facilitating and coordinating training for Orientation Leaders

Co-supervised Orientation Leaders

Assisted as needed with registration for parents and guests at Orientation

Aided in the implementation of events throughout each Orientation program

Trained on the internal database for Orientation registration

Coordinated set up of materials and assignment of groupings for Orientation sessions

Planned two large-scale campus events, Welcome Weekend and First Year Frenzy

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS / DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Success Mentor Committee (Chair) September 2015 – Present

Plan and organize interest sessions along with interview day for candidates

Assist in advertise and marketing of the Academic Success Mentor position National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) September 2015 – Present

Co-advise a select group of residential student leaders in community service opportunities and leadership development

Community Assistant Recruitment Committee September 2015 – Present

Plan and organize content for a five-week seminar

Assist in advertise and marketing of the Community Assistant position Move-In Committee January 2015 – August 2015

Created, developed, and collaborated on an action plan for opening weekend Publications Committee January 2015 – July 2015

Reviewed and edited various departmental policies as well as procedures

Led a training session for approximately 20 professional staff members Banquet Committee October 2014 – May 2015

Planned and organized a recognition ceremony for departmental student leaders

Sustainability Efforts October 2014 – May 2015

Promoted sustainability events and programs within residential communities with the Assistant Director of Housing Operations

Punxsutawney Advance Committee October 2014 – May 2015

Discussed various initiatives for supporting students attending the IUP at the Punxsutawney campus

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) November 2015 - Present

Member PASSHE Student Affairs Conference May 2015

Presenter, “New Student, New Beginning, New Possibility”