Assistant Manager
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RAYMOND VIDAL PLAZA
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Cell: 540-***-**** ****@**.***
EDUCATION: Candidate for Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA (Fall 2000 present)
Master of Arts in Education, Student Personnel in Higher Education
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (May 1998)
Bachelor of Arts, English and History
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (December 1994)
UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Coordinator, Student Success Programs, Academic Support Services August 2011presentVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
Section Instructor for credit-bearing College Success Strategies course
Work with both the Center for Academic Enrichment and Excellence (CAEE) and the
Multicultural
Academic Opportunities Program (MAOP)
Work with MAOP Undergraduate Scholars (all grade levels) and VT-AMP first and second
year
students through individual 1:1 meetings and support
Responsible for the coordination of workshops as well of keeping track of student
requirements
Responsible for the revision and migration of new MAOP website to Ensemble system
Serve as Chair of the Undergraduate Diversity Research Grant program
Coordinator, Special Projects, Academic Support Services April 2009May 2010Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
Created and developed the Nuestro Avance initiative focused on the needs of the
Hispanic/Latino
community including a monthly newsletter and programming
Implemented the first Hispanic/Latino Welcome reception
Section Instructor for credit-bearing College Success Strategies course
Coordinated Project Phoenix, an effort designed to help students on academic suspension
Coordinated the development of VT Early Academic Referral System
Researched, wrote, edited National Science Foundation Grant proposals
Oversaw the implementation of Undergraduate Race Taskforce initiatives
Serve as Co-chair of the Undergraduate Diversity Research Grant program
Assist with the planning and preparation for the annual Undergraduate Research and
Prospective
Graduate Student Conference
Assist in the planning and preparation for the McNair Scholars summer experience
Provided support to the current McNair Scholars
UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE:
MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRSManager of Education for Diversity & Inclusion January 2009April 2009
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
Under office restructuring, shifted to new role within the Education for Diversity and
Inclusion area to
reflect educational nature of ongoing projects
Provided primary administrative support for CLAHS Faculty Retention effort with
external consultant
Worked with the development of the new Diversity Strategic Plan
Served as the MOSAIC Coordinator in overseeing the MOSAIC program and working with the
respective partners
Convener of the College and Non-College Diversity Committee Chairs
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Director of Diversity Initiatives, Office of Multicultural Affairs July 2007January
2009
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
Under office restructuring, previous position was changed to reflect new title as
Director.
Provided leadership to the Diversity Initiatives area in developing new initiatives,
programming
opportunities, and enhancing collaborations
Supervised one full-time administrative faculty (began in June 2008), one part-time
administrative
staff assistant (began in February 2008), one graduate assistant and one graduate intern
Coordinator of the University MLK Celebrations and Co-Chair of the MLK Committee,
responsible for
managing the planning committee, management of speakers, budget, and activities
Served as the MOSAIC Coordinator in overseeing the MOSAIC program and working with the
respective partners
Developed a Study Abroad opportunity for issues of diversity and social justice
Convener of the College and Non-College Diversity Chair meetings
Oversaw the planning process for major programmatic initiatives such as the
Multicultural Luncheons,
Black History Month Gospel concerts, Evening of Spirituals and the Wayne Robinson
Principles of
Community Run/Walk
Served as the primary liaison with the Virginia-Nebraska Alliance
Coordinated initial work on the development and revisions of the Diversity Strategic
Plan and the
incorporation of the concept of Inclusive Excellence
Developed and facilitated diversity training workshops and presentations with
colleagues
Responsible for the coordination and management of the Diversity Research Initiative
for faculty,
staff, graduate and undergraduate students
Primary liaison with the Advancing Diversity Conference Planning Committee
Administrative coordinator and member of the Implementation team of the Taskforce on
Race and the
Institution
Projects Specialist for Diversity Initiatives, Office of Multicultural Affairs August
2005June 2007Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
Responsible for the coordination and management of the Diversity Research Initiative
for faculty,
staff, graduate and undergraduate students
Co-coordinator for the Diversity Certificate Program (now inactive)
Coordinator of the University MLK Celebrations, responsible for managing the planning
committee,
management of speakers, budget, and activities
Responsible for assisting with the implementation of the Lee Hall Recommendations and
in keeping
Commission on Equal Opportunity and Diversity, Multicultural Affairs and other
stakeholders updated
Coordinated the research and development of the MOSAIC (Multicultural Opportunity
Social
Awareness Interest Community) theme housing proposal; served as MOSAIC Coordinator
responsible for the implementation of effort for Fall 2007
Coordinated efforts for further promotion and integration of the Virginia Tech
Principles of Community
Created and developed Synergy, new bi-weekly electronic newsletter for the Office of
Multicultural
Affairs and Office for Equal Opportunity; currently serve as the editor of this
publication
Served on assigned departmental and University committees and participated in other
professional
development opportunities; provided leadership for departmental assignments
Liaison with various University offices including the College Diversity Committee
Chairs, Office for
Equal Opportunity, Multicultural programs and Services, Service Learning, and with other
groups at
the university
Developed and facilitated diversity training workshops and presentations with
colleagues
Mentor/supervisor for graduate students within Office
Student Assistant, Office of Multicultural AffairsJuly 2005August 2005
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
Worked on various assigned projects within the Office of Multicultural Affairs
Responsible for the distribution of the Virginia Tech Principles of Community to
University
administrators
Coordinated student team that helped in the distribution of the Principles
Finalized the completion of the Guide for the Use, Application, and Promotion of the
Principles of
Community as a new resource tool
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UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE: INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Coordinator, Student Success Programs, Academic Support Services August 2011present
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
Intentional outreach and education of students within area programs about study abroad
opportunities
Collaborated with Education Abroad to implement a Study Abroad 101 program for
students that
work with programs based out of Academic Support Services
Attended training workshop for national Benjamin A. Gillman scholarship program
Coordinated a display at the Spring 2012 Education Abroad Expo on financial aid
resources and
scholarships
Active member of a Faculty Study Group looking at International Service Learning
Conference presentation on Intentionality and Effectiveness of Short-term Study Abroad
Programs
at the Virginia Tech Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy
Study Abroad Program Leader Summer 2008 present
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
Program Leader for study abroad program Learning About Diversity and Social Justice
Oversaw the development, management, marketing and coordination of all aspects of
program
Working knowledge and experience with Studio Abroad software
Responsible for risk management and budget coordination of program
Recruited students for program and serve as the class instructor
Program arose from an initial Summer Sessions Grant for Summer 2008, and has been
taking place
each summer
Liaison with Education Abroad and other departments within the University
Program based out of London, United Kingdom, and formal trips to such places as Paris,
France;
Madrid, Spain; Rome, Italy; Munich, Germany; and Prague, Czech Republic.
Related Experiences Summer 1998 present
In the different roles that I have held at Virginia Tech, I have been involved with
various international efforts and
opportunities. While they were not direct functions of my roles, these were experiences
that have helped my
background and awareness.
Cranwell International Center International Street Festival, Dance of Nations (1998
present)
Coordinated the development of the Principles of Community in different languages (Fall
2005)
Coordinated support from Office of Multicultural Affairs for Haitian students as part
of the VT -ESIH
program through OIRED (Fall 2007 Spring 2008)
Partnership with Language and Culture Institute involving MOSAIC students serving as
Conversation
Partners (Fall 2007 Spring 2008)
Planning Committee for VT Haiti Day effort (Spring 2010)
Student/Participant Summer 1991
University of Florida University of Cambridge
Youngest participant in an upper-class program based at the University of Cambridge
(UK)
Earned credits in English History and English Literature
Program focus was Elizabethan England through to the English Civil War and the
Restoration
UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE:
STUDENT AFFAIRSSpecial Projects Coordinator, Residence LifeMarch 2005June 2005Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
Conducted and implemented a variety of projects to support and enhance Residence Life
Research on Graduate Residence Life Programs and development of recommendations for
initial
implementation for residence life aspects for new Graduate Life Center
Review and analysis of Top 30 and SCHEV peer institution Residence Life websites to
develop
framework for revised residence life website
Research on the development of a new Professional Staff Manual
Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Residence Life Assessment Data on Academic
Satisfaction
Created and produced new diversity programming calendar
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Research and development of residence hall history profiles for each residence hall
namesake
Complex Director, Pritchard Hall July 1998March 2005Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
Responsible for daily operations and management of large all-male hall of 1,050
students
Recruited, selected, trained, supervised and evaluated a staff of twenty-nine Resident
Advisors, one
graduate hall director and one head resident advisor
Coordinated the supervision and staffing for Fitness Room (1998 2002), Night Monitor
Campus
Access program (1998 2002) and Residential Computer Consultants (1999-2005) within
building
Enforced and supported all University and departmental policies and regulations
Adjudicated formal judicial proceedings and sanctions, and served as a University
Hearing Officer for
all cases including sexual assault.
Assumed on-call responsibilities for entire on-campus community of about 8,900 students
Provided appropriate counseling, mediation and referral for individual students and
staff
Section Instructor for credit-bearing Introduction to Residence Life and First Year
Experience Courses
Secondary advisor to the Pritchard Hall Council
Provided support to primary advisor and the Hall Council officers
Served as the building accounts manager for staff programming and hall council accounts
Involved in all aspects of selection, training, orientation for residence hall staff
Served as liaison with the Housing Services staff; worked with housekeeping and main
tenance
personnel to establish and maintain ongoing programs of hall maintenance, cleaning and
refurbishment; mediated roommate conflicts; oversaw room occupancy and damage billing
process.
Developed and instructed training workshops conducted for staff during the academic
year.
Served on assigned departmental and University committees and participated in other
professional
development opportunities; provided leadership for departmental collateral/committee
assignments.
Summer Conference Manager, Student Programs Summer 1999Summer 2004Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
Supervised Desk Manager and overall fiscal transactions (2002, 2003)
Supervised Conference Aide working with Summer Orientation Housing (2001 2004)
Supervised Conference Crew Supervisors (1999)
Involved with the training, selection and evaluation of summer conference student staff
Graduate Judicial AssistantMay 1998June 1998University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Assisted Coordinator of Residential Judicial Programs
Trained Student Conduct Board members and Summer Residence Life staff
Updated and revised the Student Conduct Board Manual
Trained and transitioned the incoming Graduate Judicial Assistant
Graduate Hall Director, Leader Scholar Program (LSP) in Trusler Hall August 1997 May
1998
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Oversaw operations in coed residence hall of 200 first year students
Supervised and evaluated a staff of four resident assistants
Conducted informal judicial proceedings and sanctions
Assumed on-call responsibilities for residence area of 3,000 students
Involved with the planning of staff orientation, training and in-services
Worked with LSP coordinator and the Area Director to develop long-range goals and
planning
Involved with the development, implementation of research studies taking place within
LSP
Served as an assistant instructor for credit-bearing Leadership for 2001 seminar
Conference Hall Director, Graham/Hume Area May 1997August 1997University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Responsible for conferees ages 8 18, assigned to the halls
Assumed on-call responsibilities for conference needs throughout the summer
Responsible for pre and post checks during the conference season
Involved with the planning for upcoming staff orientation and training
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Student Intern, Business Services Division May 1997August 1997University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Examined and worked in all facets of Business Services, ranging from campus mail, food
services,
bookstores, printing, laundry, computer support, ID card services, and general
administration
Assisted with the planning for the 1997/98 United Way Community Campaign
Assistant Residence Director, Hume Hall August 1996May 1997University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Assisted full-time Residence Director with the operations of a coed residence hall of
700 students
Co-supervised and evaluated a staff of sixteen resident assistants
Served as the advisor to the hall government
Directed hall programming and staff development
Conducted informal judicial proceedings and sanctions
Assumed on-call responsibilities for residence area of 3,000 students
Involved with the planning for staff orientation, training and in-services
ACUHO -I Intern, Office of Housing and Food ServicesMay 1996August 1996
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
Assisted in the operations of conference housing as a Conference Assistant
Conducted informal assessment and wrote a summary report on the departments in Student
Affairs
Held one-on-one meetings with the various Student Affairs unit directors
Assistant Residence Director, Murphree Hall August 1995May 1996University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Assisted full-time Residence Director with the operations of a coed residence hall of
400 students
Co-supervised and evaluated a staff of twelve resident assistants
Served as the advisor to the area government
Directed hall programming and staff development
Conducted informal judicial proceedings and sanctions
Assumed on-call responsibilities for residence area of about 1,500 students
Involved with the planning for staff orientation, training and in-services
Coordinated and developed the Brief History of the Murphree Area brochure
Conference Hall Director, Beaty TowersJune 1995August 1995University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Responsible for conferees assigned to hall
Assumed daily on-call responsibilities for conference needs throughout the summer
Developed the Division of Housing Recognizing Outstanding Student Employee (ROSE)
program as
a new student recognition program
Judicial Special Project Assistant, Division of Housing May 1995June 1995University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Assisted the Coordinator of Residential Judicial Programs with judicial projects
Created and developed the Pet Policy brochure and the monthly Gator Brief series on
Housing
policies
NON-ACADEMIC WORK EXPERIENCE:
Cashier, Wal-Mart IncorporatedAugust 2010August 2011
Christiansburg, Virginia
Part-timeCashier responsible for handling of all forms of payment cash, credit
cards, check
Front-line customer service responding to customer inquiries
Service Worker/Cash Office Assistant, Au Bon PainAugust 2010August 2011
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
Involved in all aspects of food preparation for salads, sandwiches, wraps
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Served as a Cash Office assistant and responsible for working with cashiers in
verifying their tills and
closing out registers at the close of business
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
University Governance
Commission on Equal Opportunity and Diversity 2003 2010
University Council 2004 2006
Commission on Faculty Affairs (A/P Representative) 2001 2004
Diversity
Implementation Team for Taskforce on Race and the Institution 2007 2010
Taskforce on Race and the Institution 2006 2007
Alliance for Undoing Racism at Virginia Tech 2006 2007
Women s Month Planning Committee 2006 2010
Hispanic Latino Achievement Ceremony 2005 present
Chair, Commission on Equal Opportunity and Diversity 2004 2006
Virginia Tech Academic Service Providers (VTASC) 2004 present
Coordinator, Organizations for Hispanic Leadership in America (OHLA) Conference 2004
Face-to-Face Panelist 2003
Chair and Founder, Hispanic Caucus 20022008
Hispanic Caucus
2002present
Multicultural Fellow2000present
Safe Zone Designee2001present
Latino Summit2001
Hispanic Heritage Month Steering Committee
19992010
Diversity Summit 1999 2010
Student Success panels/participant at Parent s Weekend & Gateway 1999 present
Sexual Assault Prevention Education
White Ribbon Campaign Steering Committee 20012007
Co-coordinator, White Ribbon Campaign20022004
Project SAFE Facilitator19992003
VAWA Conference Participant 2002
Sexual Assault Summits 1999 2003
Facilitator, Corps of Cadets Training on Sexual Assault 1999, 2005
Workshop Coordinator, Men s Issues Forum 19961997Training Committees
Office of Multicultural Affairs College of Veterinary Medicine Training20052008
Winter Training and Leadership Workshop2001-03, 04-05
Fall Training and Leadership Workshop 1998 2001
Selection Committees
Davenport Scholars/Engineering Scholarship Selection Committee 2009-10, 2012
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Poster Judge 7 Undergraduate Research Symposium 2009
BeCAUS Facebook Photo Competition 2009
Outstanding Senior in the College of Engineering Selection Committee 2008-10, 2012
Advancing Women Awards Selection Committee 2007
Women Minority Artists Scholars Lecture Series Selection Committee 2005
University Employee Dependant Scholarship Committee 2003 2005
Co-chair, HRA/RAC Steering Committee 2003 2004
RA Selection Steering Committee 1998 2001
o Chair, 2000 2001
WING/WELL/RLC Theme Programs Selection 1999
Campus Climate Awards Selection Committee 1999
University Student Leadership Awards Committee 1999 2001
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Search Committees
Assistant Director, Center for Student Engagement and Community Partnerships 2009
Search CommitteeAdministrative Assistant, Office of the Provost Search Committee2008
Search Chair, Manager for Diversity Initiatives Search Committee 20072008
Assistant Director, Multicultural Programs and Services Search Committee 2007
Vice President of Multicultural Affairs Search Committee20062007
Associate Director, Service Learning Center Search Committee 2006
Coordinator of Alumni and Public Relations Search Committee 2005 2006
Virginia Tech Police Promotion Review Committee 2004
Student Programs Customer Advocate Search Committee 2004
Coordinator for Theme Housing Programs Search Committee 2003
Women s Center Program Coordinator Search Committee 2002
Equal Opportunity Equity Manager Search Committee 2002
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Director Search Committee 2000 2001
Residence Director Search Committee 1999, 2001
Coordinator for Conferences and Guest Services Search Committee 1999
Assistant Dean for Multicultural Programs Search Committee 1999 2000
Residence Life Committees
Co-Chair, Professional Staff Development Committee 2001 2004
Chair, Hall Staff Alcohol Policy Review 2001 2002
Chair, Freshman Theme Programming 20002001
Hall Staff Manual2000-01, 04-05
RA Jurisdiction Task Force1998
Advisor, VT RA Conference Delegation 1998
University Committees
Haiti Day Planning Committee 2010
VT Minority Serving Institution Advisory Council 2008 2009
Gobblerfest Committee 2008 2009
Review Team for Director of University Scholarships and Financial Aid 2008
Challenge of Engagement Planning Committee 2007
SACs Quality Enhancement Conference Planning Team 2006 2008
SACs Compliance Team 2006 2010
Academic/Student Affairs Taskforce
2004
Academic Regalia Bid Committee 1997 1998
ADVISING EXPERIENCE:
National Society of Leadership and Success 2009 present
Delta Xi Chapter, Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity 2002 2010
Virginia Tech Chapter, National Residence Hall Honorary 2001 2005
Men s Group at Virginia Tech 2002 2004
Circulo Hispanico 2001 2005
Hokies United, (Publications Group) 2001 2002
Hume Area Community Council 1996 1997
Alternative Spring Break, Group Advisor 1996
Murphree Area Council 1995 1996
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT:
Association of College and University Housing Officers International (ACUHO-I)
Chair, Housing Internship Committee 2001 2004
Summer Coordinator, Housing Internship Committee 1999 2004
International Internship Coordinator, Housing Internship Committee 2004 present
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Multicultural Affairs Network 1999 present
International Relations Committee 2003 2008
Annual Conference Program Planning Committee 2007
National Housing Training Institute (selected participant) 2001
Virginia Association of College and University Housing Officers (VACUHO)
President 2002
Chair, Communications and Membership 2001
Past-President/Conference Co-Chair 2003
Sage 2004
Conference Planning Committee 2002 2007
Virginia College Personnel Association (VCPA)
Past President 2006 2007
President 2005 2006
President-Elect 2004 2005
Treasurer 2001 2006
Southeast Association of Housing Officers (SEAHO)
Chair, Graduate Issues and Involvement 2005 2008
Graduate Issues and Involvement 2000 2009
Research and Information Committee 2009 2010
Strategic Planning Task Force 2003 2005
Regional Entry Level Institute (invited faculty member) 2007
American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
Standing Committee for Men 2004 2008
o Fundraising Coordinator 2004 2007
State/International Division 2005 2007
Awards Ad-Hoc Committee 2006 2007
Latino/a Network 2005 2006
Association for Student Development (ASD)
Doctoral Member-at-Large 2000 2001
Chi Sigma Alpha, Student Affairs National Honor Society
Treasurer 2003 2011
Alpha Chapter Coordinator 2007 2011
Board of Directors, Independent Florida Alligator
Student At-Large Member 1996 1998
STUDENT EXPERIENCE:
The Inter-Residence Hall Association (IRHA), University of Florida
Housing & University Committees, 1991-1995
Voting Representative, 1991-1993
National Residence Hall Honorary,
University of Florida
Blue Key National Honor Fraternity, University of Florida19951998
President, 1997-1998
Chi Sigma Iota, University of Florida19971998
Mortar Board National Honor Society, University of Florida1993 1994
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Rawlings Area Council, University of Florida 1991 1993
Business Manager, 1992-1993
Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, University of Florida 1991 1992
UF Cambridge Summer History Program (study abroad) Summer 1991
PRESENTATIONS:
Intentionality and Effectiveness within Short-term Study Abroad Programs
Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, February 2012
The Virginia Tech Principles of Community
McComas Leadership Seminar, May 2010
Making Diversity the Focus of a Study Abroad Experience
NASPA Multicultural Institute, December 2009
Inside MOSIAC the Diversity Living Learning Community
ACUHO-I Living Learning Conference, October 2009
Diversity Discussion
Rotary Club Youth Conference, December 2008
MOSAIC Poster Session
AAC&U Conference, October 2008
The Virginia Tech Principles of Community
Graduate Teaching Assistant Workshop, September 2008
Diversity Workshop
Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, August 2008
Defining our role in developing an inclusive community
McComas Leadership Seminar, May 2008
Inclusive Excellence
Athletics Professional Workshop, April 2008
MOSAIC and Service Learning
Service Learning Expo, April 2008
Inclusive Excellence
ASPN Workshop, March 2008
SEAHO MOSAIC program
SEAHO, February 2008
Diversity Discussion
Rotary Club Youth Conference, December 2007
The Virginia Tech Principles of Community
Graduate Teaching Assistant Workshop, September 2007
Diversity Workshop
Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, August 2007
Being a Change Agent
SEAHO Regional Entry Level Institute, May 2007
Diversity Discussion
Rotary Club Youth Conference, December 2006
VCPA Resume and Mock Interview
Virginia Student Services Conference, November 2006
Book Club Presentation: Like Water for Chocolate
Hispanic Heritage Month, September 2000
Fall Training and Leadership Workshop, 1998 2004
Presenter and facilitator for residence hall staff on wide range of topics including
suicide, sexual
harassment, administrivia, leadership, funding, programming, diversity, and other areas
Hall Council Leadership Conference, 1998 2004
Presenter and facilitator for hall council members on wide range of topics from funding,
team building,
motivation, leadership, involvement, diversity, and other areas
Why Ask Why? Creative Judicial Programs That Are Educational Too! (co-presenter)
SEAHO Conference, February 1996
Positive Approaches to Leadership
NACURH Conference, 1995
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Learning the Lessons of History (diversity)
SAACURH Conference 1992, NACURH Conference 1993
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
UNIV 10004: College Success Strategies, Fall 2009, Fall 2011
Learning About Diversity and Social Justice: The European Perspective, Summer Session I
(2008, 2009, 2010)
Learning About Diversity and Social Justice: The European Perspective, Summer Session
II (2011, 2012)
Readings about Diversity and Social Justice, Spring 2008
Learning About Diversity and Social Justice, Fall 2007, Fall 2008
RA Class Instructor, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
FYE Instructor, Fall 1999, Fall 2001
PUBLICATIONS/GRANTS:
COMMUNI TY ENGAGEMENT :
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Second Vice President 2011 present
Member-at-Large (elected) 2009 2010
Co-Chair, Community Engagement & Political Action 2009 present
Representative on Complete Count Committee, Census 201*-****-****
Freedom Fund Committee
2008present
Freedom Fund
Banquet Coordinator2010present
Freedom Fund Committee Co-Chair
2011present
Audit and Finance Committee
20082010
Member 2008 present
The Community Group/New Mountain Climbers
Member 2009present
Human Relations Council of Montgomery County
2008present
Chair/Convener2009present
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley
Community Advisor 2010 2012
Grant Disbursement Committee 2010 present
Board of Directors 2012 present
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HONORS AND AWARDS:
Omicron Delta Kappa (Inductee) 2009
First place, Faculty for International Speech Competition 2009
Phi Beta Delta, International Honor Society (Inductee) 2009
Order of Omega (Honorary Inductee) 2009
Residence Life Favorite Faculty Program 2009
Edward Spencer Fraternity Advisor of the Year Award 2009
Faculty member, SEAHO RELI 2007
The Faculty/Staff Annual Diversity Award presented by BGSO 2006
SAACURH Advisor of the Month Dec. 2004
Sigma Delta Pi, National Spanish Honor Society (Inductee) 2004
SAACURH Advisor of the Month June 2003
Five Years of Service to Student Programs 2003
Advancing Women Award at Virginia Tech 2003
NRHH Professional Advisor of the Year 2003
Chi Sigma Alpha (Inductee) 2003
ART (Advisor Recognition and Training) Institute Certification 2002
SEAHO Best of Leadership Development Program 2002
NACURH Bronze Pin Recipient 2002, 2004
Commonwealth Connection participant 2000
SAACURH Advisor of the Month June 1998
Inter-Residence Hall Association Area Government Advisor of the Year 1997
UFNRHH Leadership Service Pin 1996
IRHA Gold Lifetime Activity Card highest honor in IRHA 1996
University of Florida Hall of Fame 1995
Who s Who Among Colleges and University Students 1995
Four-Year Service Pins from NACURH/SAACURH/FARH 1995
University of Florida Presidential Recognition of Outstanding Students 1993 1998
Raymond V. Plaza Award for Outstanding Service 1993
to the Broward Area (named in Honor)
National Residence Hall Honorary (Inductee) 1992
Plaza 13References for Raymond Vidal Plaza
Dr. Vijay Singal Mr. Sam Camden
J. Gray Ferguson Professor of Finance Associate Director, Human Resources
Virginia Tech Virginia Tech
Department of Finance New Hall West, Suite 134 (0428)
3058 Pamplin Hall (0221) West Campus Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061 Blacksburg, VA 24061
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Karen Eley Sanders Clay Adams (former Graduate Assistant)
Associate Vice President for Academic Program Coordinator
Support Services Duke University
Virginia Tech 300 Crowell Bldg, Box 90946
110 Femoyer Hall (0276) Durham, NC 27708-0946
Blacksburg, VA 24061 919-***-****
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Norb Dunkel
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
and Director of Housing and Residence Education
University of Florida
P.O. Box 112100
Gainesville, FL 32611-2100
352-***-**** ext. 10138
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