Andrew D. Stelljes, PhD

EducationDoctor of Philosophy, August 2007The College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VirginiaEducational Policy, Planning and LeadershipConcentration: Counseling

Master of Education, May 1999James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VirginiaCounseling PsychologyConcentration: College Student Personnel Administration

Bachelor of Science, May 1997James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VirginiaMajor: Organizational Communication, Emphasis in Public RelationsMinor: Sociology

Attributes and Accomplishments- Extensive experience in strategic planning and restructuring at the department and division levels.- Regarded for cultivating trust and creating collaborations across departments and divisions.- Highly successful in cultivating gifts to support department and division priorities.- Proven ability to motivate staff and inspire a shared vision for creating an inclusive learning environment where community is strengthened and people flourish. - Proven record of providing calming and supportive presence during crisis while encouraging staff to think thoughtfully about how to continuously improve upon their skillsets and strengths. - Recognized by students as being inclusive, supportive, an advocate, teacher, advisor and coach.

Experience HighlightsService Year AllianceWork closely with the Governor and First Lady of Virginia to advance the challenge of the Service Year Alliance, a bipartisan organization committed to making a year of full-time service a common expectation and opportunity for young Americans of all backgrounds. Activities include spurring on the creation of new service year programs at colleges across Virginia, events at the Executive Mansion, a W&M/Governor’s summit uniting twenty college/university presidents and staffs, declaration of commitment signed by all Virginia college and university presidents and close collaboration with the Governor’s staff.

VA EngageIn 2007 established a consortium of fifty civic engagement directors for information sharing, collaboration and network support. Through the Network established the W&M Active Citizens Conference, facilitated the creation of the VA Engage Journal and the annual conference, which is hosted at different member colleges. Served as the Chair until August 2015.

National Science Foundation Serve as a Co-Principal Investigator of the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Grant ($799,794) at William & Mary. The team, consisting of faculty from Arts & Sciences and the School of Education, recruit talented science and mathematics majors and professionals to become mathematics and science teachers for grades 6-12. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, scholarships of $10,000 per year are given to students who will pursue teaching certification in math or science, through the William & Mary School of Education. Noyce Scholars commit to teaching at a high-need

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school district for two years within six years of their math/science teacher certification. Previously served as a member of a six person executive team for National Science Foundation grant for $750,000 and a $1,172,507 grant from the Department of Education to support students enrolled in education and securing teaching jobs in distressed communities.

DC Summer InstituteIn partnership with the William & Mary Washington Center, developed the Leadership and Community Engagement Institute, a six-credit academic program composed of a two-week course, an internship and internship credits that give W&M students the opportunity to work, live and learn in the DC area for the summer. The class gives students the chance to interact with prominent leaders in government, education, non-profits, law and international relations.  Through site visits and guest lectures, fellows gain insight into the most effective leadership strategies from the nation’s most successful community change makers. Assist students in obtaining internships throughout the DC area that align with the topic. Internships from previous summers include the FBI, Jane Goodall Foundation, Civic Enterprises, Department of Education, National Conference on Citizenship, and United Nations Foundation.

Washington Seminar on Urban EducationDeveloped a program for twenty-five students to participate in an engaged learning seminar. The program takes place in Washington DC and includes site visits to schools, government agencies and think tanks. The three-credit course is meant to prepare possible teachers and education researchers/policy makers with an understanding of the complexities and practicalities of public urban education. Included in this exploration of schooling in the United States are varying conceptions on the purposes of education and public schools. Particular attention is given to issues of inequality, including its causes and strategies to mitigate it. Students in this course will examine a variety of topics, such as, the cultural and political characteristics of schools, school reform, the role of schools in a democratic society, race and racism, gender, class, social justice, educational equity, diversity, and teacher pedagogy.

Exchange GroupEstablished weekly convening for information sharing and problem solving meeting with staff from the Offices of the Dean of Students/Student Conduct, Residence Life, Student Leadership Development and Community Health. Agenda items include fraternity or sorority conduct and housing concerns. Topics addressed include individual and chapter reports of honor, alcohol, drug, sexual assault, hazing, vandalism and membership trends. Discussions include information sharing related to patterns of behavior and causes for behavior. Staff work across departments to support shared decision-making and education regarding community health concerns. A commitment to the well being of students and student development within chapters and across the fraternity/sorority system is a high priority.

Highest AspirationsCreated a process to convene the Senior Staff for monthly meetings related to the fraternity/sorority experience as part of the greater student experience. Agenda items include major trends, challenges and accomplishments within the fraternity/sorority system or as a whole. Senior staff affirms the shared goals for the fraternity/sorority system. Discussion topics include constant consideration of what a healthy system looks like, assessing risk areas and how we focus on those areas multi-departmentally, assessment of skill or policy deficits within the community/groups, and present challenges facing the system (reports of misogyny, lack of diversity, sexual assault). The Exchange Group helps inform the agenda for the Highest Aspirations meetings and continuity is provided from my convening both groups as well as an annual two-day retreat.

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Positions HeldAssistant Vice President for Student Engagement and Leadership May 2012-Present

Serve as a member of the Vice President of Student Affairs senior staff in a Division of 150 professionals

Oversight of forty staff including professional and support staff and graduate assistants Responsible for providing supervision, guidance and vision for the following departments:

Community Engagement, University Scheduling, Student Government, Publication Council, Clubs and Organizations, Student Employment, Student Activities, Student Leadership Development, Fraternity and Sorority Life, and Sadler and Campus Centers

Responsible for overall strategic direction and administration of $4,000,000 Secure funding for new capital improvements to two student unions Responsible for the development of major capital projects for the student unions based on five

year plan As strategic thinker, develop budgets based on annual assessment of learning outcomes Partner with W&M President on Service Year Alliance including writing scripts, attending

conferences across the US, co-authoring grant proposals and co-authoring the Virginia Compact for National Service with other college presidents

Charting a plan for a university-wide presidential priority leadership program Provide consistent visionary leadership, supporting outstanding staff, encouraging innovative

approaches, rewarding shared values and securing funds to support staff innovation Develop an extensive portfolio of private, corporate and grant funds As a result of cultivation of private funds, established the Collaboration Catalyst Fund to engage

and support the creative energy and collaborative spirit of colleagues across the Division of Students Affairs. The fund supports group proposals that improve the quality of the student experience either directly or indirectly, that support Division values and that support at least one of the Division of Student Affairs strategic plan goals.

Provide regular workshops, discussions and gatherings to discuss current issues in student affairs and higher education for all staff

Actively promote student leadership as a purposeful, collaborative, and values-based process as part of integrated, developmental student experience

Support staff in assisting students in building the skills needed to lead and participate responsibly in their chosen communities at W&M and beyond

Author of the elective Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement Established the Leadership Advisory Board consisting of fifteen W&M alumni to assist with

effective organization planning, assist in exploring and developing funding resources, provide trainings, speeches, and workshops

Restructured the Office of Student Activities to Office of Student Leadership Development to include strategic planning process, establishment of task force, elimination of positions, restructuring all staff positions to align with new focus and staff strengths and hiring of new Director

Work across the five colleges of the University to foster opportunities for student engagement based on the strategic priorities of the college that align with the goals of student affairs

Extensive committee and task force work to include Student Conduct Hearings, Information Technology Enterprise Systems Advisory, First Year Experience, Parent and Family Programs, Internal Advisory for Advancement, Women in Philanthropy Advisory Board, Diversity Task Force, Alumni Advisory Board, Community Advisory Board.

 

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Director, Office of Community Engagement May 2009- May 2012 Launched new office as part of University-wide commitment to community engagement and

engaged scholarship Co-created an interdisciplinary minor in community studies Chaired the Provost’s Advisory for Engaged Scholarship Provided visionary leaders for a dynamic staff of twenty faculty, professional staff, support staff,

graduate students, interns and undergraduate students Provided fiscal management for $1,000,000 operating budget consisting of multiple accounts of

public and private funds Secured private funds from alumni, corporations and grants Spearheaded the newly established office strategic planning process and provided leadership for

the successful implementation of strategic plan Developed and managed the alternative breaks program of over forty experiential learning trips Assumed responsibility for risk management of all office activities Conducted presentations on activity and priorities to various constituents including Board of

Visitors, alumni, potential donors, community leaders and colleagues at peer institutions Provided oversight for Americorps VISTA grant and staff Directed all office reporting to University, state, national boards and recognition boards Received cognition from Break Away as 2011 Alternative Breaks Program of the Year,

Washington Monthly #1 college/university for service, four service programs received Points of Light Awards, President’s Honor Roll for Service with Distinction

Co-Directed the Division of Student Affairs Strategic Planning Process with Dean of Students Established the William & Mary Community Advisory Board Created the William & Mary Active Citizens Conference Established program entitled, Leadership in Community Engagement which unites alumni and

guests from across the United States to discuss careers in various sectors Collaborated with all five colleges within the University to cultivate community engagement and

experiential learning within the schools Instrumental in supporting the creation of social entrepreneurship classes and activities in the

School of Business Convened a workgroup of faculty, students, administrators, and community organizations on

service-learning curriculum and coordination; led development of the Community Studies Minor, wrote curriculum proposal and course descriptions

Reported to the Vice President for Student Affairs and supported by the Provost’s Advisory Committee for Community Engagement and Scholarship

Consultant, Shenandoah University, Three-Day Workshop on Service-Learning, 2011 Consultant, Bridgewater College, Twelve Month Contract to Support Cultivation of Service-

Learning as Pedagogy, Community Engagement as Campus Culture, Organizational Restructuring, Creation of Strategic Plan for Engagement, Meetings with President, Faculty, Staff, Community Leaders and Students, 2011-2012, Contract renewed 2013

Director, Office of Student Volunteer Services May 2005-May 2009 Provided leadership and supervision for professional staff, three graduate assistants, student

employees, interns and student leaders Managed operating budget of $44,000 and private accounts totaling $35,000 Provided leadership, risk management, issues education and logistical support for international

service trips in twenty locations Supervised twelve student community service leaders

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Established multiple programs to support student growth and development as active and engaged citizens and scholars including Civic Series, Speaker Series and Career Planning Speaker Series

Developed a semester-long program uniting non-profit leaders and students Co-Facilitated Student Leadership Foundation, a semester-long program for aspiring student

leaders Charged with developing a conceptual and structural plan for organizing and representing civic

engagement at William & Mary Appointed by then Governor Tim Kaine to the Governor’s Commission on National and

Community Service, 2008-2010 Board Member, Shenandoah University Center for Public Engagement and Scholarship, 2010-

Present Chair, Virginia Americorps Funding Panel Selection Committee, $3 million, 2009 Committee on Sustainability, 2008-2009 Chair, President’s Awards for Service to the Community 2000-2011 Virginia Association of Student Personnel Administrators (VASPA), 1997-Present Reported to the Vice President for Student Affairs Extensive committee and task force work to include Mental Health Task Force, Law School

Citizen Scholars, Veterans Benefits Committee, Career Planning Advisory.  Coordinator of Student Volunteer Services June 1999-May 2005

Provided leadership and supervision for three graduate assistants, student employees, interns and student leaders

Managed operating budget of $14,000 and private accounts totaling $20,000 Established Service Leaders Corps to have campus and community leaders discuss careers in the

non-profit sector Created Community Service Leaders, a student leadership board of twelve Increased partnerships with local non-profit agencies from 40 to 120 Increased student service involvement from 150,000 hours/year to 300,000 hours/year Served as President of the Greater Williamsburg Association for Volunteer Administration for two

years Developed the international service trips program to include twenty international trips with

international partners in eighteen countries in Latin America, Eastern Europe and on the continent of Africa

Developed an education focused service-learning program in India with the Reves Center for International Studies

Advised multiple student groups, helped establish groups, coordinated the service community efforts, and served as the liaison to community non-profit leaders

Established a series of annual events to include Volunteer Fairs, Career Fairs, Service Project Days, Annual Awards Banquet, Donors Luncheon and various NGO career development events

Welcomed Director of the Peace Corps, Founder of Teach for America, Governor Kaine, Federal Communications Commissioner Michael Powell, and dozens of non-profit directors for meetings and presentations with students and faculty

Provided oversight in launch of Building Tomorrow, Student Helping Honduras and other non-profit organizations

Co-Chaired the creation of the Sharpe Community Scholars Program, a freshman residential service-learning program, in collaboration with Arts & Sciences

Virginia Association of Student Personnel Administrators Professional of the Year, 2003 Recipient of the Chambers-Reid Award for Professional Excellence, August 2005 Largest International Service Trips Program Distinction, Breakaway, 2008

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Leadership Historic Triangle (selected by President to represent University) 2004-2005 Board Member, ARC of Greater Williamsburg 2002-2005 Board Member, Housing Partnerships, Inc. 2005-2010 President, Greater Williamsburg Association of Volunteer Administration 2001-2003 Chair, Graduate Assistantship Experience Committee 2001-2005 Co-Chair, Division of Student Affairs Assessment Committee 2002-2008 Co-Chair of W&M Combined Virginia Campaign 2004-2008 Chair of Assessment Task Force for Culture Audit 2004-2005 Friend of Nu Rho Award 2004 Honorary Member of Alpha Phi Omega, 2003-Present Faculty Advisor of Alpha Phi Omega, 2003-Present William & Mary Assessment Committee 2002-2007

Sample of Courses Taught An Interdisciplinary Approach to Examining Government Response to Hurricane Katrina on the

Gulf Coast Education, Poverty and Society Opportunity Gaps in US Schools Civic Engagement in Higher Education Social, Philosophical, Cultural, and Historical Foundations of Education Urban Education: Policy, Practice and Leadership Leadership Theory and Application Internship in DC Public Sector

Grants & External FundingNational Science Foundation “Recruitment, Preparation, and Retention of Math and Science Teachers:  Noyce Scholars Program at the College of William & Mary II,” ($799,794) 2014-2018  (Co-PI)

National Science Foundation “Recruitment, Preparation, and Retention of Math and Science Teachers:  Noyce Scholars Program at the College of William & Mary,” ($899,100, including supplement) 2009-2014  (Management Team)

United States Department of Education“The Teachers for a Competitive Tomorrow (TCT) Teaching Fellows Program at the College of William & Mary,” ($672,574) 2008-2013.  (Management Team)

Friedery Family Endowment for Alternative BreaksIn partnership with Vice President for Advancement, cultivated $5 million endowment to support need-based aid for current students.

Powell Scholars EndowmentCultivated a trusting relationship with Powell Family over the past ten years. Gifts have included $100,000 endowment, annual gifts of $10,000, and creation of $3,500/year scholarship for two students annually. In 2015 established an endowment of $350,000 to support leadership and service scholarships for current students.

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Global Playground FellowshipDeveloped partnership with W&M alumnus who serves as Chair of Global PlaygroundAnnual $10,000 stipend for graduating student to complete twelve-month fellowship.

Pulley Family EndowmentAdminister $500,000 endowment to provide funds for summer community engagement projects. Maintain close working relationship with family members including member service on Leadership Advisory Board.

Collaboration Catalyst FundCultivated gift through working relationship with former student and current alumnae. $30,000 annually to support staff in developing or enhancing cross-departmental initiatives that meet strategic priorities and Division values.

Parents Fund$15,000 annually to support student leadership or service across the globe during winter or summer.

BookStelljes, A (2008). Service-Learning and Community Engagement: Long-Term Developmental Social Concern. Cambria Press, New York.

Recent and Related Publications Greentree, V., Morris, J., Lombard, J., and Stelljes, A. (2013). Choosing to Serve: Modeling the Antecedents of Public Service Motivation in Undergraduate Students, Public Administration Review.Macdonald, R.H., Goff, K., Heideman, P.D., Mason, M.M., Matkins, J.J., Stelljes, A.D., and Wagner, K. (2012). The power of collaboration: New directions, courses, and summer internships for recruitment and preparation of pre-service teachers at the College of William & Mary: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs. Vol. 44, No. 7, p. 516.Stelljes, A. (2008). Direct service experience provides environment for cognitive development in service-learning Programs. Canada Activities Programming. Stelljes, A. Grainger, L., & Fisler, J. (2008). An examination of college student motivation to become involved in a community service program NSEE Quarterly.

Sample of Recent Presentation TopicsInvited Speaker: Aspen Institute Service Year+Higher Education Innovation Challenge Finals, April 2016Keynote: All Campus Fraternity Induction, A Charge to Keep, March 2016Convener of the W&M Governor’s Presidents’ Summit, October 2015Panel Moderator: W&M Governor’s Presidents’ Summit, October 2015Panel Moderator: North Carolina Campus Compact Presidents’ Summit, October 2015Invited Panelist: National Conference on Citizenship Annual Conference, October 2015, Washington DCCommunity Based Learning Two-Day Consultancy at Johns Hopkins University, August 2015

Sample of Other PresentationsInvited Panelist: NASPA Civic Engagement and Democratic Participation Conference, Penn, June 2014Invited Speaker: Introduction to Community Engaged Learning, Shenandoah University,

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February 2013Invited Keynote: Engaged Learning Symposium, Norfolk State University, April 2012Guest Lecture: Change, Ashoka U Teaching Empathy for Social Entrepreneurship: Techniques for Course and Field Settings, Duke University, February 2011Invited Speaker: Social Entrepreneurship at the Mason School of Business, Entrepreneurship

Center Launch, College of William & Mary, October 2010Guest Lecture: Examining Federal Government Influence on the Non-Profit Sector in the Past

One Hundred Years. Social Innovation Program. Richard Bland College, June 2010.Opening Address: Social Entrepreneurship Summer Leadership Program, Exploring Paths of

Engagement, Richard Bland College, June 2009Examining the Impact of Service-Learning on Student Engagement during College and in the

Years after Graduation, North Carolina Campus Compact Conference, May 2009W&M Candlelight Speaker: What Path Will You Plow? Selected by senior class to speak

at annual candlelight ceremony, May 2009Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Service Nation: A National Forum on the Future of Service

Learning, Panel Moderator, March 2008.

ReferencesVirginia AmblerVice President for Student AffairsCollege of William & Mary757.221.1235vmambl@wm.edu

John BridgelandPresident and CEO of Civic EnterprisesFormer Assistant to the President of the United States andDirector of the USA Freedom Corps202.898.0310bridge@civicenterprises.net

Taylor ReveleyPresidentCollege of William & Mary757.221.1400taylor@wm.edu

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