Dr. Rachel b. Sam

harmony connectedness learner empathy achiever

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A collaborative, equitable, servant leader and educational researcher with ten years’ experience with student access in higher education. Demonstrated knowledge in building partnerships, entrepreneurship, fundraising, higher education administration, diversity, equity, belonging, academic advising, student success, strategic planning, program design, coaching, and teambuilding. High competency in writing and oral communication, with excellent adaptability, analytical, creative, conceptual, leadership, and problem-solving skills. EDUCATION

Ed.D. Doctor of Education

Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, December 2020 University of Louisiana at Lafayette

M.A. Master of Arts

Higher Education Administration & College Student Affairs, May 2013 LSU (Louisiana State University)

B.F.A. Bachelor of Fine Arts

Studio Art, Paris, France, Europe, LA Tech School of Design Study Abroad, May 2011 Louisiana Tech University

Technical experience

Administrative, Operating, Learning Management & Cloud Based Systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Publisher), Microsoft 365, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, Google Docs, Google Sheets

Moodle, Blackboard, Canva, HandShake, Ellucian Banner

CSI, CRM Advise, TutorTrac, GradesFirst, Student Success Navigator, DegreeWorks

Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Skype, Zoom Executive EXPERIENCE

Chief Executive Officer, August 2021 – Present

Consulting, Coaching, & Editing Educational Services Doctor Rachel Sam, LLC

Assist students through reduced price services in career, mentorship, editing, coaching, advising, and consulting; specifically non-traditional students (marginalized populations such as first-generation, low-income, minority, adult learners). she/her/ellas

Dr. Rachel b. Sam

Email: ad32in@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 504-***-**** Site: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbsam/ Rachel B. Sam, Ed.D. Curriculum Vitae, last updated 4/13/2023 6:13 PM Page 2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Inaugural Associate Director, January 2021 – Present Louisiana Educate Program

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Won Program of the Year from LACUSPA for providing win-win retention efforts in post- secondary, higher education support in Louisiana.

Remove internal and external barriers and coach student success strategies to Academic Success Coaches who support limited-resourced students to, through, and beyond college for upward social mobility.

Partner, communicate, and brainstorm regularly with executives, donors, and alumni advisors from external partners such as local nonprofits, high schools, and community colleges in New Orleans and Lafayette (i.e., College Track, Collegiate Academies, KIPP Schools, Safe Hayvnn, Acadiana Cares, Lafayette Foundation Clinic).

Lead expansion of $200,000 renovation of the LEP Success Center with a Technology Center and lecture space.

Maintain the highest retention rate on campus for low-income students.

Interview, hire, train, and supervise all professional and student staff: professional Academic Success Coaches, Success Coach Assistants, Lead Coordinators, Assistants, Tutors, Virtual Study Hall Proctors, and Desk Assistants.

Collaborate with Dean of Students, Director of Orientation, Director of Residential Life, Director of Financial Aid, Associate Director of The Learning Center, the Associate Director of the Academic Success Center, the Associate Director of First-Year Experience, Academic College Faculty, Associate and Assistant Deans to support holistic perspective of students.

Partner with private donors, parents, faculty, staff, and academic college administration to support LEP Scholars.

Chair and lead all LEP Advisory Board meetings, provide leadership and scholarship in professional development of team members to remain abreast of best practices. Inaugural Senior Academic Success Coach, August 2019 – December 2020 Louisiana Educate Program

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Cultivated Academic Success Coach program and tracked retention rates and collaborate with on-campus stakeholders to develop regression analysis of factors for success.

Utilize student success software such as CSI, Banner, Degree Works, TutorTrac, GradesFirst, Salesforce, and CRM Advise for advising, grade checks, tutoring, and graduation.

Supervised, coached, and trained professional staff, graduate assistants, and student staff.

Created COVID-19 pandemic emergency protocols for student success center.

Retained students at 97% for first to second year and 78% for second to third year rates. Dr. Rachel b. Sam

Email: ad32in@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 504-***-**** Site: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbsam/ Rachel B. Sam, Ed.D. Curriculum Vitae, last updated 4/13/2023 6:13 PM Page 3 Inaugural Academic Success Coach, August 2018 – July 2019 Louisiana Educate Program

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Designed a public-private, internal-external, multi-department partnership for a model to produce socioeconomic mobility for low-income incoming freshmen.

Received commitment from donors of 10 cohorts scholars planning from inception to implementation spanning academic years 2018-2019 to 2034-2035.

Planned a half a million-dollar LEP Center for under-resourced students who also mostly identify as minority and first-generation.

Developed program pilot year involving hiring and training of all staff.

Executed intrusive coaching and life design of LEP scholars. Academic Counselor, October 2016 – July 2018

Department of Student Success

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Advised over 100 freshman and sophomore students within the College of Education, College of Liberal Arts, College of Performing Arts and College of Sciences.

Advised 150 incoming freshmen and returning Sophomores in stellar Architecture & Design; Music; Performing Arts; and Visual Arts programs.

Served as Academic Success Center’s Workshop Coordinator and Web Ambassador. Area Coordinator of Facilities & Freshman Programs, June 2014 – October 2016 Department of Residential Life

Nicholls State University

Implemented award-winning, living learning community, advised, residence hall renovation.

Supervised & trained staff members and managed operations of halls and apartments. Residence Life Coordinator, June 2013 – May 2014

Office of Residence Life

Bethune-Cookman University

Designed and facilitated advising training, online modules, and student success initiatives. GRANTS

Accelerate Northside Program, LITE Center, Spring 2023

Health and Wellness Education Workshop for Student Leaders Series, LEP Center, Spring 2023

Dissertation Printing Grant, UL Graduate Student Organization (GSO), Fall 2020

Conference Grant, UL Student Government Association (SGA), Fall 2019

Conference Grant, UL Student Government Association (SGA), Spring 2019 Dr. Rachel b. Sam

Email: ad32in@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 504-***-**** Site: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbsam/ Rachel B. Sam, Ed.D. Curriculum Vitae, last updated 4/13/2023 6:13 PM Page 4 AWARDS & recognition

Appreciation for Black History Month, UL Black Faculty Staff Association, Spring 2023

Staff Highlight Black History Campaign, Louisiana Board of Regents, Spring 2023

Program or Practice of the Year, Louisiana Educate Program, LACUSPA, Fall 2022

Leading Lady of Louisiana 2022, Leaders Publications, Fall 2022

Faculty Recognition, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Spring 2022

Judge Charles William & Helen Roberts Scholarship, UL College of Education, Fall 2020

Academic Excellence Recognition, UL Honors Convocation, Spring 2019

Faculty of 1st Place, Showcase Competition, Social Sciences Paper, Spring 2021

Honorable Mention, Student Paper Competition, Bergamo Conference, Fall 2019

SGA Academic Year Scholarship, UL Student Government Association (SGA), Fall 2018

Program of the Year, Louisiana Student Personnel Administrators (LACUSPA), Fall 2015

Spotlight Award, Nicholls State University, Fall 2015 National & state leadership service

Board Member, Crossing the Bridge Non-Profit Organization, October 2022 – Present

RAMP Annual Conference Planning Committee, November 2020 – Present

NCORE Higher Education Staff Volunteer, May 2018

NASPA Staff Volunteer, University of Central Florida, October 2013

LAHO Executive Board, Research Coordinator, January 2016 – August 2016 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Higher Education Web Professionals Association (HighEdWeb), January 2023 – Present

Academic Coaching Advising Community (ACAC), February 2022 – Present

Coaching in Higher Education Consortium (CHEC), January 2020 – Present

Research Association for Minority Professors (RAMP), February 2019 – Present

National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE), May 2018 – Present

Louisiana Association of Student Administrators (LACUSPA), January 2012 – Present

The Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, March 2020 – March 2022

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Chi Chapter, November 2010 – November 2011

Global Community for Academic Advisors (NACADA), December 2016 – August 2018

Louisiana Association of Housing Officers (LAHO), January 2016 – August 2016

Student Affairs Administrators Higher Education (NASPA), December 2012 – December 2016 Professional development & certifications

Entrepreneurial Certification, Accelerate Northside, UL College of Business, April 2023

Developing Critical Theory Framework Educating for Social Justice, February 2023

CEU Certificate, The University of Oklahoma, College of Cont. Education, June 2021 Dr. Rachel b. Sam

Email: ad32in@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 504-***-**** Site: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbsam/ Rachel B. Sam, Ed.D. Curriculum Vitae, last updated 4/13/2023 6:13 PM Page 5

NACADA’s Blunt Empathy: Delivering Unwanted News in Academic Advising, June 2020

UL ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Project, October 2020

Courageous Conversations: Impact of Faculty Diversity, September 2020

Academic Impressions: Essential Components, First-Generation Students, April 2018

When Multicultural Competence Meets Reality, November 2017

APSIA Helping Students Prepare for a Global Marketplace, May 2017

Courageous Conversations: The Power of Language & Labels, April 2017

LGBTQIAA Ally, Project ALLIES, November 2016

CEU Certification, University of Colorado. Student Affairs, January 2014 – March 2014

NASPA Pre-Conference Session Participant: Keeping HBCUs Relevant, March 2013 COMMUNITY service & Involvement

Lafayette African American Heritage Foundation, February 2023 – Present

Blankets & Baskets, Miles Perret Cancer Foundation, November 2022 – Present

FAFSA Night, Northside High School, Lafayette, LA October 2022 – Present

UL’s The Big Event Project Cajun dome Blvd. Trash Pick-Up Staff Volunteer, March 2023

TBB The Collective Leadership Lab Mentor, February 2022 – February 2023

UL’s The Big Event Project Front Yard Staff Volunteer, March 2018

Hilliard Art Museum Education Advisory Council, February 2018 – October 2022

Hurricane Harvey Supply Drive Marketer & Fundraiser, Beaumont, TX, August 2017

New Hope of Acadiana Clean Up, UL Service-Learning Staff Volunteer, August 2017

Cabrini High School Career Day Alumnae Presenter, New Orleans, LA, March 2017

The Effects of Poverty & Segregation Community Forum, Lafayette, LA, February 2017

Cinderella’s Closet, Thibodaux High School, Thibodaux, LA, March 2016

Juvenile Justice Correction Christmas, Thibodaux, LA December 2014 – December 2015

Sandalwood Nursing Home Volunteer, Daytona Beach, FL, February 2014 – April 2014

Homecoming Step Show, Invited Judge, Embry-Riddle University, September 2013 COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

UL Dean of Students’ Civil Rights Trip Committee, October 2022 – Present

UL Black History Month Committee, December 2021 – Present

UL Strategic Planning Committee for Academic Success, September 2022 – Present

Chair, LEP Holistic Programming Committee, May 2018 – Present

Chair, UL Louisiana Educate Program Advisory Board, August 2018 – Present

UL Diversity Advisory Council, January 2017 – Present

UL Executive and Professional Staff Hiring Committees, January 2017 – Present

• Executive Director of Student Success; Associate Director for the Academic Success Center; The Learning Center Coordinator; Academic Success Coaches for the Louisiana Dr. Rachel b. Sam

Email: ad32in@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 504-***-**** Site: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbsam/ Rachel B. Sam, Ed.D. Curriculum Vitae, last updated 4/13/2023 6:13 PM Page 6 Educate Program (Chair); Assistant Director of Health and Safety for the Child Development Center; Special Student Services (SSS-R) Counselor, Academic Advisors for Academic Success Center (ASC)

UL Black History Month Committee, December 2021 – December 2022

UL First-Generation Student Celebration Week Committee, August 2019 – August 2022

UL Student Success Internal Communications Committee, May 2018 – May 2020

UL Student Engagement Freshman Week Committee, March 2017 – August 2017

Chair, UL Student Success Training & Development, January 2017 – April 2018

UL Student Success External Communications Committee, April 2018 – May 2021

Nicholls Swamp Stomp Committee, January 2015 – May 2015

Nicholls Sustainability Team Committee, May 2015 – October 2016

Nicholls Hiring Committees, March 2015 – May 2015

• Director of Housing & Residential Life, Facilities Coordinator, Counseling Dept. Professional Counselor, Area Coordinator,

Chair, Nicholls Residential Advisory Board, October 2014 – May 2016

Nicholls Homecoming Week Committee, July 2014 – July 2016

Chair, Nicholls Residential Life Freshman Living Committee, July 2014 – October 2016

Chair, Nicholls Residential Life Student Selection Committee, July 2014 – October 2016

Chair, Nicholls Residential Life Move-In Day Committee, July 2014 – September 2016

Chair, B-CU Leaders of Tomorrow Conference Committee, January 2014 – May 2014

Chair, B-CU Service-Learning Committee, January 2014 – April 2014

Chair, B-CU Residence Life Recognition Committee, January 2014 – May 2014

B-CU Professional Staff Hiring Committees, August 2013 – May 2014

• Residence Life Coordinators; Vice President of Student Affairs

Chair, B-CU Residence Life Training & Selection Committee, August 2013 – May 2014 PUBLICATIONS

Sam, R. (2023). Black History Month: A Heritage of Unshakeable Faith Poem by Dr. Rachel B. Sam. African American Heritage Foundation. 9th Annual Gala Program Booklet, February 25, 2023, Lafayette, Louisiana.

Sam, R. B. (2020). Successful Pathways in the Underground Railroad concept: Black Women Navigating Barriers in Higher Education Administration at Predominately White Institutions. Dissertations/Theses. PROQUEST.

NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Growe, R. & Sam, R. (2023). A Phenomenological Case Study Exploring the Shortage of African American Male Teachers in Public Education. Research Association for Minority Professors

(RAMP) Annual Conference 2023, Houston, Texas.

Dr. Rachel b. Sam

Email: ad32in@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 504-***-**** Site: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbsam/ Rachel B. Sam, Ed.D. Curriculum Vitae, last updated 4/13/2023 6:13 PM Page 7 Sam, R. & Smalling, S. (2022). Come On in the Room: A Sista Circle for Black Women in Higher Education at PWIs To Heal. National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education

(NCORE), Annual Conference 2022, Portland, Oregon. Abukar, J., Briscoe, K., Cilesiz, S., Davis, L., Davison, C., Evans, K., Growe, R., Hall, C., Sam, R. & Steele, T.

(2022). Narrating Black Girl Space and Womanhood Roundtable Session. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting 2022, San Diego, California. Roman-Gregory, A. & Sam, R. (2022). Getting a Seat at the Table: Black Administrators Lived Experiences in Higher Education. Research Association for Minority Professors (RAMP) Virtual Symposium, 2022.

Roman-Gregory, A. & Sam, R. (2022). The Connotation of a Good Fit: Experiences of African American Administrators at PWIs. National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education

(NCORE), Annual Conference 2022, Portland, Oregon. Sam, R. (2021). Black Women Navigating Barriers in the Underground Railroad Concept in Higher Education Administration. National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education

(NCORE), Virtual Annual Conference 2021.

Sam, R. (2021). Successful Pathways for Black Women Navigating Barriers in Higher Education Administration at PWIs. Research Association for Minority Professors (RAMP), Virtual Symposium, 2021.

Calais, J., Jordan, V., Sam, R., Wilson, K. (2019). Bringing My Sisters Along For the Ride: Narratives of Black Women in Higher Education. Paper Read on Panel: A Black Women’s Underground Railroad in Higher Education. Journal of Curriculum Theorizing Annual Bergamo Conference, 2019. Dayton, Ohio.

Sam, R. (2019). Pathways for Black Women to Overcome Barriers in Higher Education Administration. Graduate Student Research Paper Competition 2019, Research Association for Minority Professors (RAMP) Conference 2019, Austin, Texas.

Invited guest speaking engagements

Sam, R. (2023). A Heritage of Unshakeable Faith. Poem Recital, African American Heritage Foundation Awards Gala 2023. Lafayette, Louisiana.

Sam, R. (2020). White Fragility, White Tears, and the Oppression of Black Women in Education. College of Education, Educational Leadership and Foundations Department, Doctoral Course EDLD 858: Race, Gender, and Class. University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana. Sam, R. (2020). Personal Narrative Panelist. Black Faculty & Staff Association Town Hall, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana.

Robertson, P. & Sam, R. (2014). Chickering within Student Development Theory. Leaders of Tomorrow Conference 2014. Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona Beach, Florida. Sam, R. (2014). True Colors and Your Leadership Style. Student Leadership Institute: The Awakening. Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona Beach, Florida.

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