Name Interested Functional Area(s) Email Address Preferred location

Josh Belcher Housing & Residence Life, Student Leadership, and Student Activities belcherjoshuar@gmail.com No preference provided

Hunter Bowers Housing & Residence Life hclbowers@gmail.com No preference provided

Mellie Derry Housing & Residence Life MDerry@bgsu.edu No preference provided

Jordyn Dwyer Housing & Residence Life, Academic Advising, Assessment, Conduct/Case Management, and Wellness Programs

jordynvdwyer@gmail.com California, Washington, and Oregon

Sam Ferrigno Housing & Residence Life, Admissions, Multicultural Affairs, and Accessibility Services

samferrigno@gmail.com No preference provided

Leah FishmanAcademic Advising, Athletic Student Services, Greek Affairs,

Admissions, Housing and Residence Life, and Career Advising lrfishm@bgsu.edu No preference provided

Jasmine Hawthorne Diversity & Inclusion, Multicultural Affairs, and Housing & Residence Life

jhawthorne1212@gmail.com No preference provided

Kevin HuangMulticultural Services, First-Year Experience, House & Residence Life,

Campus Activities, Assessment Services; Leadership Education, and Academic Advising

khuang1080@gmail.com No preference provided

Sarah Loeffler Orientation, First Year Programs, Leadership, House & Residence Life, and Non-Profit Organizations

sloeff@bgsu.edu No preference provided

Paul Mendez House & Residence Life, Orientation, Campus Actitivies/Programs, and Student Leadership

pmendez@bgsu.edu No preference provided

Jacob Morton-Black House & Residence Life and Student Activities Mortonj@bgsu.edu No preference provided

Shannon Ross Multicultural Affairs, Social Justice, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and House & Residence Life

ssr2288@gmail.com No preference provided

Bowling Green State UniversityDepartment of Higher Education and Student Affairs

Class of 2020 Curriculum Vitae & Resume BookFunctional Area: Housing and Residence Life

JOSHUA R. BELCHER 470 Math Science, Bowling Green, OH 43403 | belcherjoshuar@gmail.com | (231) 384-5715

_______________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION Bowling Green State University (BGSU) – Bowling Green, OH Expected Graduation: May 2020 Master of Arts in College Student Personnel Central Michigan University (CMU) – Mount Pleasant, MI Graduation: May 2018 Bachelor of Science in History RESIDENCE LIFE WORK EXPERIENCE Graduate Academic Support Coordinator – Office of Residence Life, BGSU July 2018 – Present • Directly supervise and evaluate 18 Academic Peer Mentors and 2 Team Leaders who support 5,800 on-campus residents • Develop initiatives for interaction-based curriculum, effective programs, and leadership opportunities • Participate in an on-call duty rotation for a residential population of approximately 2,800 residents • Evaluate training, program assessment, and staff satisfaction and effectively implement feedback • Manage and delegate administrative projects and tasks to the Team Leaders • Review interaction logs and follow up with students of concern to ensure personal and academic well-being • Coordinate and present for fall and spring trainings for paraprofessional staff members • Plan and lead weekly full-staff and leadership team meetings • Help select and recruit new Academic Peer Mentors and Team Leaders

NRHH Chapter Co-Advisor – The Falcon Chapter, National Residence Hall Honorary, BGSU January 2019 – Present • Advise 2 Vice Presidents of Membership who direct current member engagement and future member recruitment • Provide insight on how to improve member retention and organization culture • Ensure organization is following regional and national policies and bylaws

Resident Assistant – Office of Residence Life, CMU August 2016 – May 2018 • Oversaw floors and developed communities of 45 primarily first-year students and 45 primarily upperclassmen residents • Engaged residents in dialogue and facilitated learning opportunities through a residential curriculum model • Participated in an on-call crisis response rotation for approximately 300 residents • Assessed resident wellness and satisfaction through intentional interactions and community meetings twice a semester

INTERNSHIP & PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE Student Affairs Intern – The University of North Carolina at Charlotte May 2019 – July 2019 • Updated requirements and benchmarked safety standards for the off-campus housing program for Residence Life • Designed and proposed leadership programming, coursework, and events for the Center for Graduate Life • Drafted a new campus values framework for the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity • Analyzed and interpreted food insecurity survey results for Student Affairs Research and Assessment • Assisted with on-site logistics management for the NASPA Region III/SACSA New Professionals Institute • Researched information on family assistance centers during campus crises

OMA Ambassadors Practicum Student – Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), BGSU January 2019 – December 2019 • Created professional development sessions for the office’s peer diversity educators (OMA Ambassadors) • Co-instructed a 1-credit course centered on social justice, leadership, and facilitation • Facilitated presentations for pathways and first-year students on diversity and belonging • Assisted with the selection and recruitment of 5 peer diversity educators

ACUHO-I Intern – Pre-College Program, Division of Continuing Education, Harvard University June 2017 – August 2017 • Fostered community and college adjustment for 21 international and 19 domestic high school students • Planned and implemented weekly educational and social programs around diversity and leadership for 1,500 students • Conducted educational conversations surrounding policy violations • Participated in a 24-hour on-call crisis rotation for 500 residents • Created components for a residential education curriculum for following summer based off outcomes from 3 institutions • Assisted in transporting 1,500 residents around Boston, MA and New England region via subway and bus respectively

Joshua Belcher, Page 2 ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Leadership Academy Facilitator – Marvin Center for Student Leadership, BGSU October 2018 • Guided 8 students through a day-long leadership experience focused on values, ethics, and passions • Led educational sessions through large group activities, small group assignments, and self-reflection • Utilized a leadership curriculum and reflective workbook to assist students in developing their leadership lifestyle

Academic Orientation Mentor – Office of Academic Advising & Assistance, CMU February 2016 – June 2018 • Mentored groups of 22 students for 10 day-long orientation sessions • Guided over 500 family members and guests around campus and responded to concerns for 23 day-long sessions • Provided information about academics, on-campus resources, and opportunities for incoming students and their guests

Peer Involvement Advisor/Marketing Assistant – Student Activities & Involvement, CMU January 2017 – May 2018 • Advised 35 first-year, returning, and transfer students on becoming engaged members of the campus community • Oversaw and supported 15 student advisors and assisted with training of new student advisors • Created 4 marketing plans per semester for the Peer Involvement Advisor program

NRHH President – Julie McMahon Chapter, National Residence Hall Honorary, CMU April 2017 – April 2018 • Led 6 executive board members and oversaw 3 committees for recognition, service, and Of-the-Months • Created organization redevelopment plan and improved recruitment methods which quadrupled membership in 1 year • Coordinated logistics and implementation of an on-campus residence life leadership conference for 150 students • Analyzed the content quality for Of-The-Months and presented information on how to write them

COMMITTEES Training – Office of Residence Life, BGSU September 2018 – Present • Revamped fall student staff trainings by revising learning outcomes and redesigning sessions • Developed desk clerk mid-year hire system consisting of tasks, responsibilities, and reporting

Assessment – Office of Residence Life, BGSU September 2018 – May 2019 • Designed, implemented, and assessed 2 campus-wide surveys about resident satisfaction towards their Resident Advisors • Proposed new assessment ideas for the department

Tunnel of Oppression – Office of Residence Life, BGSU November 2018 • Created 3 informational stations for participants to learn more about disability awareness and activism • Assisted with welcoming participants and set-up of space

CERTIFICATION & AWARDS Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program: Social & Behavioral Research (IRB) Expires June 2023 National Council for Behavioral Health: Youth Mental Health First Aid Expires October 2022 GLACUHO Graduate-Level Case Study Competition: First Place October 2018 National Residence Hall Honorary Outstanding Leadership & Service Pin April 2018 National Residence Hall Honorary Bronze Pin April 2017 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, & HONORARIES Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL) Member since 2019 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Member since 2019 American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Member since 2018 Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officers (GLACUHO) Member since 2018 Great Lakes Association of College and University Residence Halls (GLACURH) Leadership Conference Presenter, 2017 LeaderShape – Institute On-Site Coordinator in 2018, Attendee in 2017 Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I) Member since 2016 National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH) Annual Conference Attendee, 2016 National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) Inducted in 2016

Hunter C. L. Bowers 470 Math Science Building, Bowling Green, OH 43403

hclbowers@gmail.com | (540) 335-4688

Education Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH Master of Arts in College Student Personnel May 2020 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Public and Urban Affairs May 2018 Concentration in Public Policy Involvement: Senior Resident Advisor, Hokie Ambassador, Student Government Association Awards: Ryan C. Clark Award for Outstanding Spirit Residence Life Experience Bowling Green State University, Office of Residence Life Bowling Green, OH Graduate Hall Director July 2018-Present

• Co-manage the overall and day to day operations of an 850-student residence hall • Serve on a weeklong duty rotation and respond to crisis situations for approximately 3,000 students • Directly supervise nine Resident Advisors, co-supervised a staff of 18 Resident Advisors • Supervise one Student Desk Manager and 18 Desk Clerks for a desk that operates 24/7 • Co-manage a combined operations, programming, and employment budget of approximately $80,000 • Adjudicate an average of 42 residential level conduct cases per semester • Collaborate with Living Learning Community Directors to help support students in said communities • Facilitate conversations around diversity and inclusion and assist in programming for Residence Life • Co-advise a Hall Council that consists of 10 board members on their programmatic and budgetary efforts • Manage the student building roster with the StarRez occupancy management system • Assist in the implementation of the residential retention curriculum • Co-instructed the credit-bearing student-staff class

Christopher Newport University, Office of Residence Life Newport News, VA ACUHO-I Internship June 2019-August 2019

• Assisted in the management of a 12-month, 450-student residence hall • Supported in administrative tasks relating to summer housing such as the check-out process and key audits • Collaborated with Orientation to provide students an interactive summer freshman experience • Co-created a program for upper-class, residential students that focused on common needs of returning students

Committees Diversity Residential Experience Bowling Green, OH Committee Member August 2019-Present

• Assess current programs and develop outcomes regarding diversity and inclusion for residential students • Recommend and create programs to advance diversity and inclusion initiatives for the Office of Residence Life • Create an action plan for the Director of Residence Life for diversity and inclusion work

Bowling Green State University, Office of Residence Life Bowling Green, OH Recruitment and Selection Committee Member July 2018-July 2019

• Served as the graduate student lead for the College Student Personnel Interview-Days • Hosted two days of graduate student candidates • Adjust and establish the rubrics used for interviewing student staff • Interview and score student staff applicants

Other Committee Membership: • Residence Life Tunnel of Oppression Committee • Community Living Standards Policy Review Committee • Residence Life Assessment Committee • Search Committee for the Senior Secretary for Residence Life

Additional Experience Raymond C. Marvin Center for Student Leadership Bowling Green, OH Co-Instructor for Leadership 1000 August 2019-December 2019

• Prepare and administer lesson plans on leadership theory • Advise students in creating a comprehensive service project • Grade essays, quizzes, and tests on leadership for a credit-bearing course • Facilitate leadership activities during a two-day retreat

Higher Education and Student Affairs in New Zealand New Zealand Study Abroad Student June 2019

• Analyzed the cultural elements that shape the system of tertiary education in New Zealand • Examined the internationalization of Higher Education

Violence Prevention Center Bowling Green, OH Practicum Student January 2019-May 2019

• Assess data received by a campus survey on sexual misconduct • Develop resources for students for the Violence Prevention Center for • Facilitate and Co-Facilitate presentations on sexual misconduct and consent • Create weekly and monthly newsletters of the work being done by the Violence Prevention Center • Assisted in the creation of a bystander intervention program for male-identified students • Co-created and implemented a presentation on toxic masculinity for peer mentors

Mercy College of Ohio, Developing Physician Assistant Program Toledo, OH Practicum Student January 2020-Present

• Assist in the accreditation of the program with the governing board • Integrate service learning into the curriculum for the program.

Bowling Green State University, Student Development Association Bowling Green, OH Cohort Representative December 2018-Present

• Program events for the entire College Student Personnel program • Bring concerns that the cohort has about the program to the organization • Attend the Student Development Associations meetings

Virginia Tech, Office of Learning Partnerships Blacksburg, VA Internship August 2016-May 2018

• Assisted in the implementation of the student life curriculum on Virginia Tech’s campus • Developed resources and materials to further advance strengths-based learning • Coordinated events for the Thrive Living Learning Community

Certifications Gallup Strengths Center Team Blacksburg, VA Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach August 2017-Present

• Possess the expertise to coach Gallup strengths to individuals • Provide individual strengths coaching to individuals in order for them to name, claim, and aim their strengths

Presentations

Dwyer, J. & Bowers, H. (2019). Defining Toxic Masculinity. Peer Educators Training, Bowling Green, OH, March 2019

Dwyer, J. & Bowers, H. (2019). Recognizing Toxic Masculinity and Stepping In. Peer Educators Training, Bowling Green, OH, April 2019

Bowers, H. & Stafford, W. (2019). Mediation Skills. BGSU Office of Residence Life Student Staff Training, Bowling Green, OH, August 2019

Dwyer, J. & Bowers, H. (2019). Gender or Sex? Who Decides? Title IX Summit, Bowling Green, OH, October 2019

Mellie Joy Derry 3641 Chickasaw Ave, Springfield, Ohio 45502 • 937-207-7723 • MDerry@bgsu.edu

EDUCATION Masters of Art in College Student Personnel Program Anticipated: May, 2020 Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio Bachelor of Science in Business Administration May 5, 2018 Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio Majors: Marketing and Hospitality Management Delta Mu Delta Dauch College of Business Honor Society- September 2017

EXPERIENCE Hall Director Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio July 2018-Present

• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and develop 1 Lead RA, 7 Resident Assistants, and 3 First-Year Mentors (FYMs) • Oversee the day-to-day operations of four co-educational, first-year living experience buildings housing around

200 residents • Maintain safety and security in the building by coordinating Fire Drills, Health and Safety Inspections, and

facility maintenance • Serves weekly on duty rotation schedule to respond or advise on-call RAs with incidents • Maintain accurate inventory of building budgets and building keys • Facilitate multiple training sessions for RA Training including BCD preparation, BCD Review, Returning RA

Policy Review, and Hidden Identities • Partner with an Associate Director on utilizing and training Hall Directors on the Erezlife software efficiently • Adjudicate conduct cases • Serve as a member and leader on multiple Residence Life Departmental committees • Collaborate with Assistant Director of Residence Life and the Dean of First Year Students on the tasks and

functions of the FYMs • Recruit, advise, and support Hall Council focused on creating positive community programs

Campus Activity Board Co-Advisor Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio January 2019- Currently

• Attended NACA National Conference in February 2019 • Plan and assist in execution of campus events • Build relationships with 40 Campus Activity Board members by attending the weekly meetings and their events

throughout the semester • Brainstorm creative marketing concepts with the executive board members to increase attendance to the events

Student Involvement Graduate Intern Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio May 2019- July 2019

• Create a benchmarking database for the Fraternity and Sorority Life Relationship Statement • Assist in the execution of the 2019 Orientation for incoming first-year students • Support the behind the scenes coordination during orientation • Develop holistic practices in a small, private liberal arts setting and Office of Student Involvement

Assistant Resident Director Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio May 2017-May 2018

• Advise Hall Council organization to promote community within the Residence Hall • Assist in leading the staff of Resident Assistants to be successful in their positions • Promote unique learning objectives for programming to build community • Communicate with officials around campus for a satisfactory environment to residents

Office Administration, Tour Guide, Trainer, and Customer Service Young’s Jersey Dairy, Yellow Springs, Ohio. June 2010-Present

• Train new employees on proper customer service skills, utilizing electronic register system, and giving change back on cash transactions

• Manage a safe that totaled to over $40,000 at the end of my shift • Count daily deposits for two restaurants and farm activities and recorded the amounts on electronic record system • Lead groups of 30-40 elementary-aged kids to three stations around the farm to learn about dairy production • Delivering excellent customer service to hundreds of diverse families daily

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT Campus Safety and Crisis Management Committee Member Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officers (GLACUHO) January 2019- Present

• Identify best practices related to campus safety • Implement best safety and crisis management practices to individual campus environments • Network with and learn from professionals in the GLACUHO region • Serve as a point of reference for campus safety and crisis management topics

Publicity Subcommittee for Resident Assistant Recruitment Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio. September 2018- Present

• Create flyers and labels to fit theme of recruitment and distributed publicity around campus • Present information sessions about the RA position to groups of thirty potential RA candidates in-person as well as

through Facebook-live • Lead weekly meetings of 5 RAs on recruitment tasks • Acts as liaison between Residence Life Department and the committee members • Communicate with multiple offices and organization around campus to publicize the position

RA Training Committee Facilitator Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio. January 2019- Present

• Participate in weekly meetings organizing training sessions and schedule for fall training • Create 16 Behind Closed Doors (BCD) training sessions for hands-on experience for all 62 RAs • Collaborate with the Associate Director of Residence Life on facilitating BCD Sessions • Recruit 3 RAs to contribute feedback on BCD training sessions • Facilitate with Assistant Director to have two support organizations present during BCD experience

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, AWARDS, & CONFERENCES Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officers (GLACUHO) August 2018- Present

• Outstanding Graduate Professional- Ohio 2019 • Graduate Level Case Study Winner 2019 • Conference Committee Member: 2018-2019 & 2019-2020 • Regional Conference: 2019

Northeast Ohio Housing Officers (NEOHO) August 2015- Present

• Nominated for Sue-Nickel-Schindewolf RA of the Year Award • Annual Regional Conference: 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019 • Biannual Regional Meetings: Fall 2018, Spring 2018, & Fall 2019

Ohio College Personnel Association (OCPA) August 2018- Present

• Careers in Student Affairs Conference 2018 • OCPA Legal Issues in Student Affairs 2018 & 2019

Jordyn V. Dwyer Pronouns: they/them/theirs

Email: jordynvdwyer@gmail.com | Phone: 612-357-0461 | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jordyndwyer

Education College Student Personnel, M.A. August 2018—May 2020

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

Biology, B.S. September 2014—December 2017

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Key Experiences Wellness Connection Graduate Assistant August 2018—Present

Department of Recreation and Wellness, Bowling Green State University • Supervise, train and develop 10-15 peer health educators (volunteer) through hour-long weekly meetings, 12-hour

intensive training weekends, office hours, and 1:1 meetings, and supervise 5 Wellness Connection student staff

members (paid) and 2-4 interns (receive course credit)

• Advise the Student Wellness Network student group: oversee weekly group meetings and ensure documentation

and form submission to obtain student group funding and retain student group status

• Plan and implement Big Playground, a yearly substance-free late-night event, with a budget of $3000+

• Create a budget and obtain funding for advisor and peer educator transportation, lodging, and attendance at the

NASPA Health, Safety, and Well-Being Initiatives national conference

• Assess and report on late-night program attendee attitudes and behaviors about wellness

• Collaborate with campus partners to facilitate programming supporting sexual assault prevention, consent

education, and bystander intervention during the month of April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

• Coordinate condom, dental dam, and safer sex kit distribution for residence halls and student organizations

• Serve as a campus co-organizer for Bowling Green State University It’s On Us (a national campaign with a mission

to prevent sexual assault): plan and facilitate weekly hour-long meetings, send meeting minutes via email, and plan

and implement programming targeted on sexual assault and sexual violence prevention

Assistant Resident Director May 2019—August 2019

Department of Residential Life, University of California, Berkeley • Supervised ten Resident Assistants (RA) and one Senior Resident Assistant (SRA), including leading weekly staff

meetings, weekly 1:1 meetings, programming needs, and continued support for individual and team development

• Oversaw building operations for 700 residents living in traditional residence hall double and triple rooms

• Served in the 24-hour duty rotation and oversaw crisis response for 1,800 residents in 7 buildings

• Managed and tracked spending of a $5,800 staff programming and team development budget

• Facilitated low-level conduct violation conversations using restorative justice questioning

• Co-planned and co-facilitated an immersive learning trip to Alcatraz Federal Prison for 60 residents

Business Office Assistant and Hospitality Business Specialist March 2017—December 2017

Housing and Residential Life, University of Minnesota • Utilized Iris Registration and Conference Programmer to assign over 500 orientation lodging guests and

approximately 15 conferences, to available spaces in Yudof Hall, an on-campus apartment-style building

• Communicated with Building and Grounds staff to ensure rooms were cleaned before guests arrived

• Verified billing and payments for over 500 orientation lodging guests, and alerted the Conference and Event

Services Coordinator if guests had a balance due

• Facilitated weekly hour-long staff meetings and team activities for 7 Hospitality Specialists

• Trained new Office Assistants on the position and on Housing and Residential Life procedures and policies as they

related to the position

• Assisted the Business Operations Supervisor in business office operations including sign-out and return of room

keys, mailbox key inventory, processing of mail and packages, return of building equipment, answering email

inquiries, and ensuring building signage and posters are up to date

Orientation Leader January 2016—September 2016

Orientation and Transition Experiences, University of Minnesota • Worked with a team of orientation leaders, student supervisors, and professional staff members to provide first-

year student programming to ensure a positive transition that enhanced the success of all students

• Participated in a semester-long leadership development course centering on discussions and training on diversity,

social justice, and intercultural competency

• Explored personal leadership style through a combination of workshops, discussions, and papers on Gallup

StrengthsFinder Top Five Strengths, the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS)

• Gained skills to work under ambiguous circumstances and adapt to consistently changing conditions through

adjusting goals and expectations for a day of programming as it ensued

• Facilitated discussions with groups of 20-30 incoming first-year students on college-life topics, including: stress,

mental health, binge drinking, sexual assault, gender identity, sexual orientation, and peer pressure

• Trained and supported 13 Welcome Week Leaders while they facilitated activities for groups of 20-30 first-year

students

Additional Experiences Institutional Host and Primary Institutional Contact January 2020—Present

Health, Safety, and Well-Being Initiatives of NASPA, Region IV-E Peer Education Conference

Practicum: Trans, Non-Binary, and Genderqueer Students January 2020—Present

Office of Multicultural Affairs, Bowling Green State University

Leaders in Residence Instructor January 2020—Present

Office of Residence Life, Bowling Green State University

Title IX, Front Line Advisory Group April 2019—Present

Office of Title IX, Bowling Green State University

Supervisor Liaison and Interview Coordinator November 2018—March 2019

College Student Personnel Interview Days Team, Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green Alternative Breaks Graduate Assistant Site Leader February 2019—March 2019

Center for Public Impact, Bowling Green State University

Presentations Dwyer, J. V. (2019, Nov. 23). Trans student mental health. Presented at Health, Safety, and Well-Being Initiatives of

NASPA National Assembly. Baltimore, MD.

Dwyer, J. V. & Kittelson, K. T. (2019, Oct. 25). Food (in)security. Presented at Confronting Poverty Among College

Students. Cuyahoga Community College, Parma, OH.

Dwyer, J. V. & Bowers, H. C. L. (2019, Oct. 4). Gender or sex? Who decides? Presented at Title IX Summit. Bowling

Green State University, Bowling Green, OH.

Dwyer, J. V. (2018). Hosting inclusive and accessible presentations and environments. Presented at Health, Safety,

and Well-Being Initiatives of NASPA National Assembly. Orlando, FL.

Current Certifications Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Behavioral Health October 2019—Present

Escalation Workshop, One Love Foundation December 2018—Present

CPR, AED, & First-Aid, American Red Cross October 2018—Present

Informed U, Bowling Green State University September 2018—Present

Safe Zone, Bowling Green State University September 2018—Present

Sam Ferrigno 470 Math Science Building, Bowling Green, OH 43403 ⬪ samferrigno@gmail.com ⬪ (732) 865-2066 

 

EDUCATION Master of Arts in College Student Personnel  May 2020 Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Animation  May 2018 Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York 

 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Graduate Hall Director, Office of Residence Life  July 2018 - present Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio   

● Collaborate as a member of the Hall Leadership Team running the day-to-day operations of a traditional, co-educational residence hall of 650 undergraduate students 

● Supervise, train, and evaluate a Student Desk Manager, 22 Resident Advisors, and 20 Desk Clerks ● Serve in an on-call duty rotation for approximately 3,000 students, assisting students in crisis situations, referring students to on- and 

off-campus resources, facilitating conflict resolution issues, supporting paraprofessional staff, responding to facilities concerns, and enforcing Residence Life and University policies 

● Adjudicate approximately 160 residential conduct cases through an educational approach utilizing Maxient ● Coordinate preparation of a 650 person residence hall for opening and closing utilizing StarRez software ● Restructure hall programming model ● Collaborate with Campus Operations staff to evaluate and coordinate facility maintenance needs ● Co-coordinate and lead weekly staff meetings ● Conduct bi-weekly one-on-one meetings to facilitate individual student development ● Present sessions during student staff trainings ● Reconcile programming budget of approximately $7,000 using Microsoft Excel ● Distribute and assist with all paperwork and other administrative duties for the hall ● Aid with the selection and recruitment of student staff members ● Facilitate a section of UNIV 2100, a credit-bearing course designed to teach newly hired Resident Advisors about topics of diversity, 

inclusion, oppression, and leadership ● Participate in several Residence Life committees ● Collaborate with campus partners to create and facilitate opportunities for professional development for staff members ● Coordinate hall-specific Resident Advisor committees ● Collaborate with professional staff from a living-learning community to improve the residential experience ● Guide the residential experience utilizing the Office of Residence Life’s Falcon Success and Retention Curriculum, which focuses on 

academic success, safety and security, personal growth, inclusion, and engagement ACUHO-I Intern, Office of Student Affairs  May 2019 - July 2019 University of Mount Olive, Mount Olive, North Carolina 

● Planned housing assignments based on building designs and student survey responses ● Performed room key audits for all on-campus living spaces, which house approximately 650 residents ● Compiled data from and assessed campus programming model ● Organized, inventoried, and restocked Resident Assistant supply room ● Developed activity guides for Resident Assistant events based on assessment of the programming model ● Created a conflict management styles presentation and quiz for Resident Assistant Training ● Updated a “student issues by month” resource for Resident Assistants ● Designed, organized, and assembled Residence Life manuals for approximately 25 professional and paraprofessional staff members ● Assisted with housing sign-ups at orientation days using the Housing Director software 

 COMMITTEE WORK Assistant Director for Supervision Screening Committee  Aug. 2019 - Dec. 2019 

● Assess 47 candidates for job eligibility based on submitted materials (résume, application, and cover letter) and human resources requirements 

● Rank eligible candidates on their skills based on the content of submitted materials  ● Discuss and select the top ten ranking candidates with committee members  ● Conduct phone interviews with top ten candidates with committee members ● Discuss interviewed candidates’ strengths and weaknesses with committee members 

Sam Ferrigno 470 Math Science Building, Bowling Green, OH 43403 ⬪ samferrigno@gmail.com ⬪ (732) 865-2066 

● Recommend four top candidates to bring to campus for on-campus interviews ● Host on-campus interview candidates ● Compile and assess on-campus interview feedback and provide feedback based on findings 

Training Committee  Aug. 2018 - present ● Assess and edit learning outcomes of Resident Advisor and Community Assistant trainings ● Assist with room reservations for student staff trainings ● Create training satisfaction surveys using Qualtrics software ● Develop on-going training, professional development opportunities, and workshops for Resident Advisors and Community 

Assistants  ● Create a guidebook documenting steps and considerations needed in planning training for approximately 160 Resident Advisors and 

Community Assistants ● Partner with Bowling Green State University Wellness Connection to provide student staff professional development 

Housing Appeals Board  Aug. 2019 - present ● Analyze and discuss evidence provided by students to justify a housing appeal with committee members ● Complete additional research or follow-up with student as needed based on incomplete evidence provided ● Vote to approve or deny the appeal based on evidence provided 

Personal Growth Workplace Experience Group  Aug. 2019 - present ● Identify current Office of Residence Life Initiatives that support students’ personal growth ● Develop three new office initiatives to support students’ personal growth ● Present findings to the Office of Residence Life 

UNIV 2100 Committee  Aug. 2018 - May 2019 ● Assessed the current UNIV 2100 curriculum ● Provided additional resources for instructors of the UNIV 2100 class ● Suggested improvements on curriculum and pedagogy 

 PRESENTATIONS 

● “Preparing for Confrontation”, Student Staff Fall Training, Bowling Green State University  Aug. 2019 ● “Marketing and Media”, Student Staff Fall Training, Bowling Green State University  Aug. 2019 ● “Incident Reporting”, Student Staff Fall Training, Bowling Green State University  Aug. 2019 ● “Living in a Community”, Fall Welcome Week, Bowling Green State University  Aug. 2019 

 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

● North Carolina Housing Officers Social Justice and Assessment Drive-In Conference  June 2019 ○ Data Mine: Assessment Swipe by Swipe ○ The Switch Up: Hiring White Presenting Candidates ○ The Impact of Professionalism on Queer Individuals ○ Dealing with Difficult and Dealing with Different 

 STUDENT LIFE EXPERIENCE College Student Personnel Senator, Graduate Student Senate Sept. 2018 - Sept. 2019 Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 

● Secured and promoted the utilization of professional development funding for my constituency ● Attended monthly general body meetings ● Constructed and sent out surveys to constituents to inform my votes at general body meetings ● Sent meeting minutes to constituents and promoted my availability to answer questions or address concerns 

Resident Advisor, Center for Residence Life  Aug. 2017 - May 2018 Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York 

● Aided in first year student transition on a 20 person, all female, traditional style residence hall floor ● Planned and executed four floor events per semester to develop community and provide resources ● Worked on a team to plan and execute one area event per semester to develop community and provide resources ● Completed community walks as a part of Resident Advisor on Duty requirements ● Documented policy violations ● Designed and constructed informational bulletin boards once per month ● Attended and contributed to weekly staff meetings 

Leah Rose Fishman 1515 East Wooster Street, Apt. 115, Bowling Green, OH 43402

lrfishm@bgsu.edu | (516) 376-3090 | www.linkedin.com/in/leah-fishman

Education

Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH Master of Arts in College Student Personnel May 2020

Indiana University Bloomington, IN Bachelor of Science in Secondary Special Education May 2014 Concentration in Science Involvement: President and Director of Standards and Ethics for Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, President of Order of Omega, Treasurer for Student Counsel for Exceptional Children, and member of Kappa Delta Pi

Academic Advising and Teaching Experience

Bowling Green State University, College of Education and Human Development Bowling Green, OH Graduate Academic Advisor August 2018-Present • Advise 100 students in the Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management major• Create and send weekly newsletter to students and department faculty with information for academic

success in the college• Plan outreach events for the college; Fall in Love with EDHD Advising, Not So Scary Registration,

‘Twas the Night Before Finals, Dog Days of Summer, and Snacks and Facts• Develop quick resource references for students to receive assistance both from the college and BGSU• Meet with prospective students and families to discuss requirements for EDHD programs• Collaborate with department faculty to develop graduation plans• Integrate career advising when reviewing internship opportunities

Bowling Green State University, Fireland Pathway Bowling Green, OH Course Instructor August 2019-Present • Teach seven sections of 25 students throughout the 2019-2020 academic year• Teach courses to conditionally admitted first-year students about college preparedness, transition, major

exploration, and career exploration• Facilitate conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion• Assist students in identifying possible majors and career paths based on strengths and interestsBowling Green State University, Office of Residence Life Bowling Green, OH Instructor January 2019-March 2019 • Co-facilitate seven-week leadership development workshop series based on the theories in the

Student Leadership Challenge• Promote discussions about leadership, conflict-resolution, and challenging the process within the

course and each student’s daily lives• Assisted in the implementation of the residential curriculumFayette County School Corporation, Connersville High School Connersville, IN Special Education Teacher August 2014-June 2018 • Managed a caseload of 25-30 special education students each year• Taught in both a self-contained and inclusion setting for various subjects including Earth Space

Science, Biology, Algebra 1, Reading, Study Skills, Basic Math Skills and, Grade Level English• Adapted and implemented a general education curriculum for students with a variety of needs and

disabilities• Designed a technology plan and assisted with implementation and training of all staff• Collaborated with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to develop and implement an

education plan specific for each student on assigned caseload

Additional Experience

Bowling Green State University, Board of Trustees Bowling Green, OH Graduate Student Member May 2019-Present • Appointed by the Governor to represent 2,700 graduate students on Bowling Green State University’s

campus • Serve on Financial Affairs and Facilities committee and the Scholarship committee • Act as a liaison to the Graduate College and Research and Economic Development group

Mercy College of Ohio, Developing Physician Assistant Program Toledo, OH Practicum Student January 2020-Present • Assist in the accreditation of the program with the governing board • Integrate service learning into the curriculum for the program.

Higher Education and Student Affairs in New Zealand New Zealand Study Abroad Student June 2019 • Analyzed the cultural elements that shape the system of tertiary education in New Zealand • Examined the internationalization of Higher Education

Bowling Green State University, Student Development Association Bowling Green, OH Vice President of Technology December 2018-January 2020 • Managed the higher education and student affairs department website • Collaborated with officers to update standing rules and the organization’s constitution • Assisted with the department’s end of the year celebration

Bowling Green State University, Office of Student-Athlete Services Bowling Green, OH Practicum Student January 2019-May 2019 • Assigned to mentor 5 football players with weekly meetings. • Created and implemented plans for their time management, career goals, and academic goals • Planned and participate in MAC Mental Health Awareness Week programming • Organized information and registration for Student-Athlete Soaring (SAS) programming • Assisted in planning and executing the annual Ziggy Awards program • Compiled student-athlete data to share with coaching staff during weekly meetings

Alpha Delta Pi, Eta Epsilon Chapter, Miami University Oxford, OH Recruitment and Marketing Advisor March 2016-Present • Mentor officers on the recruitment and marketing teams • Assist in the planning and executing of Panhellenic Recruitment events for over 1,000 potential new

members • Oversee yearlong plans and workshops for Panhellenic Recruitment preparation • Serve on chapter Executive Board and Housing Corporation Board

Alpha Delta Pi, Beta Alpha Chapter, Indiana University Bloomington, IN Alumnae Relations Chairperson, House Corporation Board October 2014-Present • Serve as voting member on House Corporation Board • Plan alumnae events at the chapter house and local Bloomington area with current members • Assist in planning the 90th and 100th anniversary celebrations of chapter

Professional Involvement

• American College Personnel Association (ACPA) • Ohio College Personnel Association (OCPA)

Presentations

Fishman, L., Gattozzi, D., & Morton-Black, J. (2019). Addressing Religious Privilege. Resident Advisor Training, Bluffton, OH, April 2019

Creamer, E.T., Ashley, J., Fishman, L., Gullufsen, E., & Hauser, A. (2019). Once Upon a Time, There Was an Academic Advisor: Stories of the Intersectionality Between Student Affairs and Academic Affairs. OCPA Annual Conference, Columbus, OH, January 2019

JASMINE HAWTHORNE 1915 Cornell Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202 (215) 500 -5832 jhawthorne1212@gmail.com

Education

Master of Arts, College Student Personnel May 2020

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403

Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies, Minor in African American Studies May 2018

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907

Professional Experience Graduate Hall Director July 2018- Present

Office of Residence Life, Bowling Green State University

• Assist in the daily operation of a residence hall that housed approximately 600-650 undergraduate

students. Supervised and evaluated a range of 9-18 student staff members, directly supervising 9

Resident Advisors and 1 Student Desk Manager.

▪ Facilitated weekly staff meetings as well as bi-weekly one-on-one meetings

▪ Oversee 24/7 front desk operations including the supervision of desk staff team comprised of 14-16

Desk Clerks and a Student Desk Manager, to provide residents and guests with premier customer

services, mail and key management, and equipment rental services.

▪ Assist Student Desk Manager in regulating the desk clerk schedule and evaluating desk clerks twice per

academic year.

▪ Served in an on-call duty rotation for a student population of approximately 3,000 students assisting

with crisis management situations and policy violation enforcement, as well as administrating crisis

response in the halls.

▪ Assisted in the development and implementation of an academically focused residential environment by

facilitating the Falcon Success and Retention Curriculum (FSRC), designed to aid in student retention,

transition, and academic success; track a total of 10-12 yearly hall wide programs and approximately

7,000 yearly intentional interactions..

▪ Supported students experiencing personal, social, psychological, academic, and transitional issues while

assessing their needs and interests; connected students to on and off campus resources as appropriate

• Serve as a conduct hearing officer to adjudicate residential level policy violations; Utilized Maxient

manage 75-100 yearly student issues and conduct cases

• Co-advised residence hall student council and support overall student leadership development efforts.

• Facilitated Resident Advisor course, UNIV 2100.

Recruitment and Selection Committee August 2018-May 2019

• Assisted with development and implementation of the student staff selection process including

recruitment, facilitation of information sessions, group process, interviews, and follow up meetings with

candidates who were denied or offered alternate positions.

BGRE Diversity and Inclusion Committee August 2019-December 2019

• Assessed current diversity and inclusion efforts of the Office of Residence Life across campus through

programming, student staff selection, and initiatives that support students with marginalized identities

who reside in the residence halls.

• Provided Senior Leadership of the Office of Residence Life with new programmatic initiatives and ideas

to create a more inclusive residence life community.

Practicum Student

Division of Diversity and Belonging and the Office of Title IX January 2019 - Current

Bowling Green State University

• Practicum student dedicated to working in, learning about, and promoting social justice and inclusion on

the campus of Bowling Green State University.

• Assists in researching best practices for promoting inclusive spaces and equitable experiences for

minoritized students.

• Assist in the first implementation of the Social Justice Leadership Certificate as a co-facilitator by

completing readings, creating and maintaining canvas shell for students, and participating in certificate

sessions.

• Lead facilitator for the second implementation of the Social Justice Leadership Certificate, creating

lesson plans for 7 sessions, maintaining a canvas shell for students to participate in discussion board

posts and assessments of information gained, and assessed learning outcomes and overall satisfaction of

the certificate program.

Sister to Sister Co- Facilitator September 2018 - May 2019

Sister to Sister Lead Facilitator August 2019- Current

Office of Multicultural Affairs, Bowling Green State University

• Facilitator in a space that aims to provide undergraduate and graduate women of color support and a

chance to come together for discussion around various topics related to how life is experiences at

BGSU.

• Orders food weekly and maintains a budget for Sister to Sister programming.

• Consistently motivated students to foster relationships with one another and utilize resources on campus

in support of students of color.

Committees, Trainings and Presentations

Beyond the Dream Committee Member September 2019 – Current

• Participated in the brainstorming, planning, and implementation of diversity and inclusion programming

on campus, focused on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Black Issues Conference Committee Member October 2018 – Current

• Assisted in the development of the Black Issues conference as lead member on logistics, working with

campus partners and ensuring the conference was accessible and inclusive for all participants.

Hiring Committee Member- Director of Title IX October 2019-January 2020

BGSU Title IX Summit Presentation-Black Voices Silenced in the Me Too Movement October 2019

BGSU Black Issues Conference Presentation- Navigating Grad School as a POC February 2019

Restorative Justice Training February 2019

Leaders in Residence Facilitator January 2019- March 2019

President’s Leadership Academy Retreat Facilitator October 2018

Memberships and Affiliations

American College Personnel Association Member October 2019 - Current

Black Graduate Student Organization Member November 2018 - Current

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated- Member April 2016 - Current

Education

Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH Master of Arts, College Student Personnel Anticipated May 2020 The Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences Columbus, OH Bachelor of Arts, Economics May 2016

Minor: Asian American Studies

Employment

Bowling Green State University: Arts Village Learning Community Bowling Green, OH Events & Programming Coordinator August 2018 – Present

• Supervise and advise six student peer mentors, who work with our first-year student success mentorship program, and two student employees, who deal with grades and graphic design, through weekly 1:1 meetings and team meetings

• Incorporate foundational knowledge of social justice through workshops and training on social identities, Cycle of Socialization, and Debate, Discussion, Dialogue

• Implement programming for 100-120 students that builds: connectedness through mentorship groups, creativity through art-related events, critical thinking with open dialogues, community with monthly group meetings, and collaboration through cross-campus events

• Manage the program budget of $10,000-$13,000 per semester

• Develop day and weekend cultural immersion trips to different cities in the U.S. to broaden students’ lived experiences

• Engage with prospective student recruitment initiatives for the Arts Village The Ohio State University: Office of Student Life Multicultural Center Columbus, OH Student Associate for Asian/Asian American Initiatives August 2014 – May 2016

• Led the planning process for the largest annual Asian/Asian American networking event, including procuring $3,000 funding through 3rd party sponsorships (600+ attendees)

• Chaired planning and execution committee in developing and implementing semi-annual leadership training summit for 20+ prospective leaders

• Secured $4,500 co-sponsorship for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

• Implemented collaborative event series with various underrepresented Asian/Asian American undergraduate student organizations to celebrate and highlight their community

• Conducted dialogue series on Asian/Asian American experiences and issues The Ohio State University: Office of International Affairs Columbus, OH Study Abroad Team Student Worker October 2013- May 2014

• Managed 2500+ students’ study abroad fees, applications, and travel credentials within the SIS, DMS, and Carmen electronic databases of OSU throughout the year

• Trained incoming student workers on the study abroad team process

Address: 7990 Crescent Dr, Lewis Center, OH 43035

khuang1080@gmail.com

Kevin Huang (614) 560-5230

Experiential Learning

Bowling Green State University: Office of Multicultural Affairs Bowling Green, OH Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Graduate Assistant August 2019 - Present

• Assess climate, culture, and environment of APIDA identifying students in Bowling Green through environmental scans, hosting discussions, and building interpersonal relationships

• Advise a new undergraduate student organization, Asian Student Union, on best practices, programming, collaboration, and foundational development plans for the APIDA community on campus

• Direct and design the 2020 APIDA Heritage Month program structure, while leading the planning committee, working with a $4,000 budget, and developing new collaborative relationships with student organizations and departments on campus

• Create qualitative and quantitative assessment tools in the forms of a survey questionnaire and focus group interview questions

Capital University: Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Columbus, OH Teaching Assistant May 2019 - August 2019

• Taught a semester long three-credit hour course on Cultural Pluralism in American Society through an online format

• Evaluated course learning outcomes through online discussion posts, papers, and presentations

• Developed and held a workshop on racial justice and awareness training for faculty and staff of the institution

• Created a mixed-methods assessment survey for institutional mascot usage for faculty, staff, and sports departments

The Ohio State University: Office of Student Life Multicultural Center Internship Columbus, OH Intern for Asian/Asian American Initiatives May 2014 - August 2014

• Organized a community-building summer event for Healthy Asian Youth K-12 students

• Analyzed Asian/Asian American historical documents (1988-2014) to inform future program development and planning

• Produced collaborative event schedule between the Multicultural Center and Asian/Asian American student organizations to highlight underrepresented groups in the campus community

• Brainstormed and introduced new program ideas to implement for the upcoming year

Organization Involvement

American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Asian Pacific American Network (APAN) Regional Ambassador June 2019 - Present

• Planned community engagement programs for the annual ACPA conference

• Constructed modern graphics for marketing materials

• Engaged with member recruitment and networking initiatives

Awards & Recognition

Outstanding Asian/Asian American Organization Award (OSU) May 2016 Excellence in Asian/Asian American Advocacy Award (OSU) May 2015 Diversity, Intercultural, and Community Engagement Award (OSU) April 2015

Sarah E. Loeffler Adaptability | Woo | Positivity | Activator | Connectedness

sloeff@bgsu.edu ~ (908) 566-2955 ~ tinyurl.com/SarahLoeffler Education

Master of Arts in College Student Personnel Expected May 2020 Bowling Green State University (BGSU) – Bowling Green, OH GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Music in Music Education May 2017 Ithaca College – Ithaca, NY GPA: 3.83

Related Experience

Graduate Orientation Coordinator Aug. 2018 – present Office of the Dean of Students – Bowling Green State University

Oversee 25+ one-day Orientation programs per year for first-year and non-traditional student populations Develop new programming and logistics for Orientation and Fall Welcome following a departmental review process Supervise 6 senior-level Orientation Team Leaders, 18 mid-level Orientation Leaders, and 125 entry-level Fall Welcome Leaders Coordinate the recruitment and selection of Orientation Leaders, Team Leaders and Opening Weekend Leaders Teach and develop leadership coursework for 2-credit Orientation Leader and Team Leader training class Assess and improve Diversity and Inclusion efforts within New Student Orientation and the Office of the Dean of Students Recruit and coordinate 30+ campus partners for Campus Resource Fairs at all orientation programs Co-manage and document expenses to the $175,000 New Student Orientation budget Revise and develop content and materials for one-day spring student leadership retreat Update the New Student Orientation website using the Adobe Experience Manager tool

Residence Director Aug. 2017 – June 2018 Office of Residential Life and Judicial Affairs – Ithaca College

Served as 1 of 10 full-time, professional Residence Directors on campus with 4,000+ residential students Supervised 17 Resident Assistants and 1 Senior/Supervising Resident Assistant in a First-Year area Recruited, selected, and trained Resident Assistants for Spring 2018 and Fall 2018 semesters Facilitated holistic and multicultural conflict mediation within residential community of 250+ students Processed data based on new and returning student feedback in Residential Assessment Committee Served on room duty rotation to respond to on-campus emergencies and off-campus transports Enlisted incoming First-Year students to participate in Substance-Free Residential Learning Community Empowered and supported transgender community members through on-campus housing transitions Planned 2-week-long Resident Assistant Training for over 130 undergraduate Resident/Apartment Assistants Advised Community Council Executive board, made up of residents from all three buildings in the area

Curriculum Coordinator & Instructor for the Falcon Leadership Institute (FLI) Aug. 2019 – present C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership – Bowling Green State University

Serve as the primary instructor for a 3-credit hour LEAD 1000 course for 30+ BGSU undergraduate students Redesign course content and 30+ lesson plans to better suit Generation Z students and their needs Utilize Qualtrics survey-based course feedback to evaluate student learning outcomes for 120+ students in program Develop meaningful leadership activities for overnight retreat with all sections of LEAD 1000 Implement course lesson plans and engage with students in innovative and inclusive ways Distribute, proctor, and grade assignments including reading quizzes, midterms, and final exams Develop and update online Canvas course shell with assignments, announcements, and resources Supervise and maintain close contact with undergraduate Teaching Assistant through weekly meetings Advise 30+ undergraduate students through completion of group community service projects Hold weekly office hours for students to ask questions and seek clarification Grade assignments, quizzes, and exams with co-instructor

Current Student Liaison and Assessment Coordinator Nov. 2018 – Mar. 2019 Higher Education and Student Affairs – Bowling Green State University

Encouraged, assisted, and supported all Interview Days (I-Days) planning processes as a member of the 2019 team Communicated with over 60 current students about volunteer roles and responsibilities before, during, and after I-Days Recruited, organized, and educated current student volunteers to host and welcome prospective students to campus Collaborated with Prospective Student Liaison to match candidates with current CSP students Educated current CSP students on strategies for communicating with the department Taught prospective students about the College Student Personnel (CSP) program and the internship interview process Coordinated all socials and events in conjunction with the Student Development Association Implemented I-Days experience assessments for current students, prospective students, and supervisors

Sarah E. Loeffler

Additional Leadership Experience

NODA Intern May 2017 – June 2017 Office of Student Activities – Assumption College

Supervised 24 undergraduate Orientation Leaders through 3 two-day sessions for first-year students Fostered and developed ongoing diversity and social justice education for the Orientation Leader team Presented training workshops to orientation staff about professionalism and effective public speaking tactics Created assessment tools, such as a daily survey, for staff to evaluate Orientation Leader training Facilitated 15 student life presentations and conversations about transition for parents and family members Assisted in execution of Orientation for 500+ first-year students and their families

New Professionals in Transition Conference Co-Chair Sept. 2018 – present Student Development Association – Bowling Green State University

Collaborate with team members to plan the 29th and 30th New Professionals in Transition (NPIT) conferences Manage all logistics including budgeting, catering orders, funding, room reservations, and parking passes Create request process to provide accommodations for traveling conference attendees and BGSU alumni Schedule both phone and in-person mock interviews for over 70 graduate student conference attendees Facilitate selection process for over 20 conference presentations on various professional development topics

Resident Assistant July 2017 Summer Music Academy Pre-College Program – Ithaca College

Developed and implemented microaggression training for staff of 25 undergraduate counselors Supervised residential building of 6 counselors and over 60 campers, ages 12 to 17, for 3-week camp Assisted in execution of choral and musical theatre/opera ensemble rehearsals Organized and managed voice portion of 3 all-camp concert performances

Vice President/Recruitment Chair May 2016 – May 2017 Mu Phi Epsilon Lambda Chapter (co-ed professional music fraternity) – Ithaca College

Increased recruitment efforts and enrollment by 400% for Fall 2016 semester pledge class Facilitated semester-long recruitment process, welcoming 5 to 20 undergraduate students per semester Planned 3 inclusive, diverse, large-scale events to enlist new members into chapter per semester Acted as communicative liaison between chapter of 30+ members and each pledge class Enforced and discussed the Ithaca College hazing policy to ensure students’ safety and comfort

Admissions Assistant Sep. 2013 – May 2017 School of Music Admissions Office – Ithaca College

Administered tours of music school facilities to groups of 5-20 prospective students and their families each week Presented to 100+ prospective students and families in music admissions open houses and information sessions Coordinated student, faculty, and family member schedules for overnight accepted student program on campus Networked as a Student Ambassador on IC Peers and myIthaca (social media sites for students) Utilized friendly and efficient customer service skills at School of Music Office reception desk

Orientation Leader May 2014 – Aug. 2016 Office of New Student and Transition Programs – Ithaca College

Facilitated community building, group activities, and icebreakers for 250+ students during each three-day session Performed emergency obligations while participating in on-call rotation and supervising 4 buildings Engaged with family members during presentations, check-in, and mealtimes to answer questions Oversaw and bonded with students during large-scale social activities both on and off campus Mentored School of Music students through schedule preparation and first semester course selection

NODA Involvement

Masters Student Representative – Graduate Student Network (GSN) Apr. 2019 – present Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education

Lead social media and marketing efforts for the GSN including creation of publications and marketing Launched GSN Instagram page, which now has 350+ followers from all over the United States Co-coordinate webinars for the GSN and represent our network during the Annual Conference

Annual Conference Presentations Hilton Americas – Houston, TX Oct. 2019

Build Them Up: Developing Effective OL Evaluation Processes Storyboarding: Weaving Together a Themed Training Curriculum

PAUL M. MENDEZ Bowling Green State University, OH • 956-537-3834 • pmendez@bgsu.edu

Strategic, Communication, Competition, Activator, Self-Assurance EDUCATION

Master of Arts: College Student Personnel, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green OH Expected May 2020 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio TX May 2018 Associate of Science in Biology, South Texas College, McAllen TX May 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Office of Multicultural Affairs, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green OH Graduate Assistant for Diversity Education and Multicultural Retention August 2019 - Present

• Supervising, training, and evaluating an undergraduate team of peer educators for campus diversity education initiatives

• Facilitating a six-week Inclusive Leadership Certificate for students on being inclusive leaders on campus and in society

• Overseeing a weekly dialogue series of professionals and grad students speaking to LGBTQ+, multicultural, and structural inequality topics in society

• Collaborating with office staff and campus partners to host educational programs and services for the LQBTQ+ community

• Coordinating recruitment and hiring of student peer educators for cultural and diversity competence Office of Admissions, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green OH Graduate Assistant August 2019 - Present

• Creating, implementing, and evaluating assessment efforts through focus groups and method analysis to improve prospective multicultural students’ visit experience

• Analyzing and distributing weekly queries displaying yearly application and commitment trends among prospective multicultural students

• Supervising and managing a Student Recruitment Team to help increase multicultural student enrollment at the university

• Aiding in the implementation of a student ambassador program consisting of tour guides and front desk assistants Office of Admissions (Orientation), University of Houston, Houston TX NODA Intern (Orientation Logistics and Evaluation) May 2019 - August 2019

• Assisted with the preparation, management, and logistical support of orienting 10,500 students through 10 New Student Orientation sessions and 12 Transfer sessions

• Served on a duty rotation schedule as a primary on-call crisis management contact during the NSO overnight experience

• Co-supervised a team of 36 orientation leaders (Orientation Team Leaders) and 8 Student Coordinators (Director Staff)

• Led training sessions for Director Staff and Orientation Team Leaders on developing improved inclusive programming, customer service, and related orientation experiences throughout an intensive training week

• Created and maintained a benchmark assessment report analyzing peer institutions and their existing orientation structures for the president/chancellor of the university

• Operated and restructured the online orientation program for non-traditional students throughout the summer

Office of Residence Life, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green OH Practicum Student (FalconQuest Summer Link) January 2019 - May 2019

• Produced a new leadership summer link program for incoming freshmen with attention to learning outcomes, curriculum development, participant recruitment, and facilitator training

• Researched and applied benchmarking practices related to summer link programming for student leadership development

• Designed and distributed methods for assessing the office’s learning outcomes including pre/posttests, daily formative assessments, and other related strategies

Campus Activities, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green OH Programming Graduate Advisor August 2018 - May 2019

• Advised the University Activities Organization (UAO) in planning, implementing, and assessing campus-wide events

• Restructured and evaluated the programming board’s organizational structure to improve collaboration and cohesion among executive members and programming assistants

• Managed the department’s organizational budget and aided in the allocating the organizational yearly budget of $200,000, allocating funds across 30+ events

• Audited event submissions for 400+ registered student organizations in compliance with campus policies and procedures

• Benchmarked campus-wide developmental structure for all late night and evening programming

OTHER INVOLVEMENT Office of Admissions Pathway Program, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green OH Graduate Student Instructor (UNIV 1000) August 2019 - December 2019

• Instructed a first-year seminar course on college preparedness, transition, and major exploration for 26 conditionally admitted students

• Produced original lesson plans and facilitated classroom discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion Student Development Association, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green OH Vice President of Programming November 2018 - January 2020

• Determined the current social programming needs and desires of students in the Department of Higher Education and Student Affairs graduate program to improve cohort dynamics

• Managed the first- and second-year cohort representative cabinet positions

• Hosted major departmental programming and special projects including the office’s end of the year banquet

UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE

New Student Orientation, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio TX Student Director November 2016 - July 2018

• Reconfigured the hiring and training process of 24 orientation leaders through a semester-long course to help curate interpersonal relationships and improve customer service and facilitation skills

• Collaborated with campus and community partners to maintain their support and participation in orientation

• Authored daily program schedules for regular and extended orientation sessions for first year students

• Crafted and distributed assessments to 600 new students and their guests who attended New Student Orientation, Transfer Student Orientation, and Extended Orientation to evaluate the program’s functionality

University Programming Council, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio TX President 2017-2018, VP of Program Development 2016-2017 August 2017 - May 2018

• Distributed a presidential budget of $33,000 across eight campus-wide events

• Supervised a team of five executive-board interns in preparing and executing the logistics all programming efforts

• Oversaw event audits through the adoption of evaluation processes such as Qualtrics in order to create an end of the year budget proposal representative of the campus’s increased student engagement

• Actively participated in monthly University Board of Trustees meetings representing the council and student body’s programmatic needs

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio TX VP of External Affairs & Risk Management Chair August 2017 - May 2018

• Directed external involvement programs by working with chapter members and campus organizations

• Served as a liaison between the organization and campus administration in compliance with department policies

• Developed and implemented operations for the chapter through a crisis management plan while maintaining compliance with the policies of the organization and the institution

• Executed the organization’s major philanthropic events generating the largest amounts of funds raised in chapter history Residence Life, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio TX Resident Assistant August 2016 - December 2017

• Aided in overseeing operations of a two 300+ resident, first-year residence hall, including crises management, facility operations, programming, and overseeing budget expenses with the assistance of the full-time residence hall director

• Served on weekly on-call duty rotation as the first line of contact in student and residence hall crisis situations

• Coordinated with staff to promote responsible living environments to ensure a safe and positive experience for residents by enforcing department and university policies through occupancy reports, health & safety checks, and duty logs

CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIPS

American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Annual Conference March 2019 National Association for Campus Activities February 2019 National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition February 2018 LeaderShape, St. Mary’s University December 2016 NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program October 2017 to May 2018 Gamma Sigma Alpha, Greek Honor Society April 2017 to May 2018 Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Member April 2016 to May 2018

Jacob Morton-Black (802) 881-2567 324 Manville Ave.

Mortonj@bgsu.edu Bowling Green, OH, 43402

EDUCATION

Master of Arts, College Student Personnel 2018 - 2020

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio

Bachelor of Music, Composition 2013 - 2017

Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York

EMPLOYMENT

Assessment and Curriculum Development Practicum January 2020 - Present

Chapman Learning Community, Bowling Green OH

• Create original weekly assessments to inform community programming needs and successes, informing the next week’s

educational programming

• Distribute, collect, and assess data gained from weekly assessment instruments in conjunction with the Chapman

Learning Community Graduate Assistant in charge of programming,

• Design training curriculum for student community leaders, utilizing indigenous ways of knowing and wayfinding

leadership theory, impacting the curricular and cocurricular student experiences

• Assist Chapman Learning Community in their weekly and annual programming initiatives, through the development of

improved learning outcomes and implementation of educational plans and strategies

• Serve as a resource and mentor for students in the Chapman Learning Community, by being present in their resource

spaces and available for opportunities for mentorship

• Maintain communication with Chapman Learning Community director and faculty via multiple methods of

communication

Assistant to the Department Chair, May 2019 - January 2020

Higher Education and Student Affairs, Bowling Green OH

• Manage recruitment efforts for BGSU College Student Personnel masters program, resulting in growth of prospective

student population of 133%

• Maintain HESA databases including creation, distribution, and analysis of assessment, admissions, and student

information

• Coordinate two departmental interview sessions for approximately 30 students for each session

• Oversee the recruitment, selection, and mentorship of three admissions practicum graduate students

• Review and update course materials and syllabi for select graduate courses, working closely with the faculty instructors

to create updated and inclusive syllabi

• Advise the 2019-2020 CSP cohort, including academic, social, and professional issues

• Serve on the New Professionals In Transition Conference team,

• Facilitate and prepare admissions committee meetings for faculty and student admissions team through the synthesis of

admissions software and faculty’s candidate evaluations

• Maintain and update the department’s social media and website pages, resulting in commendations from the Dean of

the College of Education

Higher Education and Student Affairs Social Justice and Inclusion Retreat Planning Team May 2019 – August 2019

• Developed original Social Justice and Inclusion retreat curriculum, utilized by over 50 attendants at the SJI Retreat

• Synthesized previous year’s assessment data to inform the creation of the new curriculum, resulting in more

engagement from participants with the materials

• Facilitate day-of activities, including presenting multiple sessions at the retreat, engaging with other sessions as a

participant, and aiding faculty in their presentations

LEAD 1000 Instruction Practicum September 2019 - December 2019

C. Ray Marvin Center for Leadership, Bowling Green OH

▪ Teach a section of LEAD 1000, a leadership theory course aimed at first year students

▪ Foster strong relationships with section students

▪ Maintain consistent and equitable grading policies and procedures while utilizing current online learning platforms

▪ Coordinate with students of concern and their academic advisors, resulting in greater academic success for students of

concern

Deciding Student Program SOAR Advisor, Bowling Green OH June 2019 – July 2019

▪ Attended three-day advising and registration training, learning how to utilize registration software

▪ Advised students in the Deciding Student Program with their first-semester schedules, resulting in successfully

registering over 200 students for the Fall of 2019

▪ Maintained active relationships with Deciding Student Program administrators and professionals, including providing

recommendations for future training structures and candidates

Office of Student Involvement Graduate Intern, Bluffton OH August 2018 - May 2019

• Supervise large event student planning committees for major institution events, with committees consisting of up to six

undergraduate students, including Homecoming week and other annual events of note

• Facilitate weekly Thursday Night Spotlight events in conjunction with student organizations

• Designed and implemented the “Beaver-Fever-Fan-Zone” experience, an incredibly popular student involvement and

athletics partnership

• Oversee the development of new OSI logo and outreach materials

• Coordinate daily tasks with the Student Union Director and Assistant Director

• Maintain a positive and uplifting office atmosphere, creating an exciting and engaging space for students to work

Hall Director, Ropp Hall, Bluffton OH August 2018 - May 2019

• Responsible for the largest residence hall on campus, consisting of 270+ students

• Coordinate departmental response after crisis events, including following up with residents and staff members in a

timely manner

• Directly supervise a staff of six undergraduate Residence Assistants

• Maintain an active On-Duty schedule for the entirety of the campus, 24-hour coverage for 3+ weeks a semester

• Train 30+ First Semester RAs, including creating the institution’s Behind Closed Doors curriculum

• Meet weekly with RA staff for one-on-ones and staff meetings

• Serve as the conduct officer for Ropp Hall, hearing select cases and advising the chief conduct officer on appropriate

sanctions

• Foster student development in the Residence Hall through needs-based programming

• Manage the upkeep of an aging residential building, working closely with campus operations and submitting reports

based on immediate and future building needs

• Served as a leader for recruitment and selection of new Ras, including revision of hiring procedures to facilitate

inclusive hiring practices

Intern, David Black Literary Agency, Brooklyn NY January 2018 - May 2018

• Organized office spaces

• Created live documents of editors and publishers

• Reviewed manuscripts

• Read and answer queries

• Compile comparison documents for new manuscripts

• Corresponded with Publishers and Editors of major publishing houses and their imprints

Resident Assistant Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY 2014-2017

• Managed 150+ upper years students (2014-16), 14 first year students (2016-17)

• Coordinated and directed Winter 2017 closing for three residential buildings

• Facilitated 3rd semester RA training “Intersectional Feminism”

• Maintained open communication with supervisors, staff, maintenance personnel

and public safety personnel while responding to crisis situations

Shannon Sierra Ross ssr2288@gmail.com • (910) 827-0723

EDUCATION Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Degree Expected May 2020 Master of Arts, College Student Personnel (CSP)

• Higher Education & Student Affairs Study Tour, New Zealand May 2019 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) May 2016 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Office of Residence Life, BGSU, Bowling Green, OH Students of Color, Mentoring, Aiding, Retaining, and Teaching (SMART) Coordinator, July 2018 – Present

• Coordinate a retention and persistence program for 130+ first-year residential students of color • Directly supervise and evaluate 2 team leaders and 10 mentors, and indirectly supervise 3 team leaders and 18 mentors

(co-supervision of 30 staff total) • Assign upper-class student mentors to first year mentees based on student’s interests, goals, and experiences, utilizing

transition and identity theories • Lead campus wide residence life programs on topics of social justice, academics, engagement, and personal growth • Serve in on-call duty rotations and respond to after-hours crisis situations for ~3000 campus residential students • Recruit, interview, and train residence life student staff

Thompson Scholarship Programs, BGSU, Bowling Green, OH Scholarship Advisor (Practicum), August 2019 – Present

• Serve as the direct advisor to 20 students regarding scholarship and service requirements • Conduct 1:1 and group meetings with scholars to promote student academic success and development • Coordinate monthly service events for scholars’ required service hours and develop programs that support student

success, applying student development theory • Create academic action plans with scholars who fail to meet scholarship requirements

Division of Diversity and Belonging, BGSU, Bowling Green, OH Strategic Planning Practicum, August 2019 – December 2019

• Developed the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan for the new Division of Diversity and Belonging under the direct supervision of the Chief Diversity and Belonging Officer

• Assisted the Chief Diversity and Belonging Officer in the revision of the institution’s Diversity Resolution (1999) • Created strategic update handout for the Division of Diversity and Belonging for presentation at the September 2019

Board of Trustees meeting • Continually tracked and updated the Division’s campus climate scorecard on Diversity and Inclusion

Department of Higher Education and Student Affairs, BGSU, Bowling Green, OH CSP Interview Days Practicum - Prospective Student Liaison, November 2018 – May 2019

• Oversaw all communication and travel arrangements, and served as the point of contact for BGSU Masters of CSP prospective students

• Recruited, organized, and trained current CSP student hosts and ambassadors • Match prospective students with assistantship sites in to create an interview schedule for all CSP prospective students

Carolina College Advising Corps, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC College Adviser – Purnell Swett High School, Robeson County, NC, June 2016 – June 2018

• Partnered with school administrators, community leaders, and the Public Schools of Robeson County Board of Education to increase college awareness, college access, and promote a college going culture to underrepresented students.

• Advised and assisted over 700 graduating seniors with their college applications, financial aid applications, and other college access resources via one-on-one and group interactions.

• Presented college access information to over 1000 underclassmen students via one-on-one and group interactions. • Managed and analyzed student data to ensure completion of key performance indicators needed to increase enrollment of

underrepresented students at Colleges, Universities, and Community Colleges in North Carolina. • Maintained and utilized a budget to implement programming and events to support college access for high school

students. • Increased college application completion to 43% of seniors completing at least 1 college application during the 2017 –

2018 academic school year. • Increased FAFSA completions by 27.7% within the high school, with 45% of seniors completing the FAFSA during the

2017 – 2018 academic school year.

Office of Diversity and Inclusion, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC American Indian Programs Coordinator, September 2014 – June 2016

• Developed programs focused on the recruitment of students with diverse backgrounds and economic challenges • Assisted in redesigning, implementing, and evaluating the “Expanding the Circle” recruitment event for American Indian

high school students in North Carolina • Fostered relationships between UNC departments/organizations and the 8 Tribes of North Carolina as well as Tribal

Communities in North Carolina • Served as a liaison between the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Carolina Indian Circle at UNC

Project Uplift – Student Administrator, Summer 2014, Summer 2015, Summer 2016 • Oversaw Project Uplift including ~60 staff and ensured program ran efficiently • Promoted access to higher education to ~ 1300 high achieving, underrepresented, low income, rising high school seniors

UNC American Indian Center, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC Carolina Horizons – Clan Leader, Summer 2016

• Presented information and “how to” tips about the college application process to ~40 rising high school seniors • Facilitated activities that enabled students to apply and discuss the college application process and essay writing process • Managed students within the residence hall and ensured safety and compliance of program policies

Office of Student Success and Academic Counseling, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC Summer Bridge Program – Counselor/Math Tutor, Summer 2014, Summer 2015

• Oversaw 80 incoming underrepresented, first generation, first year students in a summer transition program • Collaborated with staff members to establish and implement programs and encouraged student participation • Participated in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices and techniques • Provided daily one-on-one and group math tutoring to students to improve academic performance and prepare for exams

ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND EXPERIENCE Residence Life Programing Committee, BGSU, Committee Member July 2019 – Present

• Plan and execute major programs throughout the year, including homecoming events and end of year banquets Learning Communities Assessment Team, BGSU, Team Member August 2019 – December 2019

• Conducted utilization assessment of Learning Communities at BGSU Coordinator for Diversity & Retention Initiatives Search Committee, BGSU, Committee Member July 2019 – October 2019 Hall Director Search Committee, BGSU, Committee Member January 2019 – May 2019 Leaders in Residence, BGSU, Leadership Certificate Course Facilitator January 2019 – March 2019

• Co-facilitated a seven-week leadership development workshop series for on-campus students • Strengthened competencies in leadership development, lesson-planning and class management, and facilitating

discussions and presentations Alternative Resource Taskforce, BGSU, Committee Member November 2018 – July 2019

• Charged by the Associate Director for Facilities and Operations with finding alternative resources and sources of revenue for the department of residence life at BGSU

Diversity Committee, BGSU, Committee Member & Facilitator September 2018 – November 2018 • Planned and executed the annual tunnel of oppression, a social justice interactive experience, focused on disability

awareness and ableism SELECT LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Office of Multicultural Affairs Dialogue Series, BGSU, Bowling Green, OH, Presenter November 2019

• “Native American and Indigenous Identities and Contemporary Colonization” Restorative Justice, Train the Trainer, BGSU, Bowling Green, OH November 2019 Safe Zone Trained, BGSU, Bowling Green, OH April 2019 ACPA, Member October 2018 – Present ACPA National Conference, Boston, MA, Participant March 2019 OCPA Careers in Student Affairs Conference, Canton, OH, Presenter October 2018

• “Exploring Next Steps: How One’s Identity May Influence the Student Affairs Journey” AmeriCorps, Carolina College Advising Corps, Member 2016 – 2018 Hurricane Florence Disaster Relief Shelter, Pembroke, NC, Volunteer September 2018 Hurricane Matthew Disaster Relief Shelter, Pembroke, NC, Volunteer October 2016 Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Incorporated, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 2013 – Present Carolina Indian Circle, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 2012 – May 2016 SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY Microsoft Office Suite Qualtrics Mac/PC Canvas StarRez Navigate Campus Solutions Microsoft Outlook