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RAYMOND VIDAL PLAZA

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Cell: 540-***-**** abow4c@r.postjobfree.com

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

th

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

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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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Associate Vice President for Academic Program Coordinator

Support Services Duke University

Virginia Tech 300 Crowell Bldg, Box 90946

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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

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