Barbre Berris, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga

• Supervision of the Growth and Communications departments.• Oversight of human resources including employee benefits and wellness programs.• Management and implementation of the new National Recruitment System.• Create and establish a national alumni system including alumni resources and programming including the development of Chapter Advisory Boards, City Clubs, Alumni Associations and House Corporations. • Planning of the yearlong 200th Chi Phi Congress… Show more • Supervision of the Growth and Communications departments.• Oversight of human resources including employee benefits and wellness programs.• Management and implementation of the new National Recruitment System.• Create and establish a national alumni system including alumni resources and programming including the development of Chapter Advisory Boards, City Clubs, Alumni Associations and House Corporations. • Planning of the yearlong 200th Chi Phi Congress celebration.• Oversee the development and implementation of the annual Congress.• Manage all logistical planning of Grand Council Meetings. • Staff lead and co-chair with the Grand Alpha the Strategic Planning committee. • Lead Program Director and co-host of the Chakett Chat.• Provide support to recruitment efforts by creating presentations, and materials, working as a staff liaison to host institutions and alumni, and facilitating initial Associate Chapter operations.• Project manages all aspects of at least four Associate Chapter’s per year, including budget development, alumni outreach, member recruitment, and project evaluation.• Work to further the internal and external growth and efforts of the Fraternity.• Facilitate at Regional Leadership Alliances and Alphas & Thetas Academy.• Identify Chapters for recruitment assistance. Show less

Kennesaw, Ga

Provide strategic direction and leadership to Kennesaw’s Greek community comprised of 2,500 undergraduate students in 32 national organizations. Lead and empower team of six to provide governance and oversight of operations and risk management . Develop and implement a model environment for students to demonstrate authenticity, integrity, inclusivity, and foster a socially conscious, action oriented lifestyle.* Developed the strategy for and led the repair and growth of a broken… Show more Provide strategic direction and leadership to Kennesaw’s Greek community comprised of 2,500 undergraduate students in 32 national organizations. Lead and empower team of six to provide governance and oversight of operations and risk management . Develop and implement a model environment for students to demonstrate authenticity, integrity, inclusivity, and foster a socially conscious, action oriented lifestyle.* Developed the strategy for and led the repair and growth of a broken community fragmented by high-risk behavior and mistrust resulting in an open and inclusive environment that fosters collaborative problem solving* Created frameworks and procedures for the Greek chapter operations expectations and assessment, academic standards, recognition, and student retreat programs that did not previously exist leading to a community of consistent and high-quality community engagement* Increase students reaching out for help by 30% by creating an awareness program of on-campus resources designed to help a high-risk community of students in the following areas: mental health, bystander intervention, risk management, and diversity and inclusion. Show less

Atlanta, Georgia

Led the strategy and operations for all fraternity expansions to grow the fraternity’s membership and revenue. Built relationships with universities, present to executives, and developed strategies for expansion. Oversaw, coordinated, and evaluated for effectiveness the National convention, presidents academy, volunteer training, and leadership institute. * Increased expansions 400% by securing 19 expansions over 3 years.* Created a new revenue stream for funding, by partnering… Show more Led the strategy and operations for all fraternity expansions to grow the fraternity’s membership and revenue. Built relationships with universities, present to executives, and developed strategies for expansion. Oversaw, coordinated, and evaluated for effectiveness the National convention, presidents academy, volunteer training, and leadership institute. * Increased expansions 400% by securing 19 expansions over 3 years.* Created a new revenue stream for funding, by partnering with alumni associations to provide capital for new chapter expansions, resulting in a higher population of Greek members and increasing bottom line revenue through the new chapter.* Reimagined current leadership programming to develop new engagement models to boost attendance, increase engagement, and arrive at better learning outcomes. Show less

Brookhaven, Ga

Responsible for the strategic direction, daily operations, and programming initiatives of the residential Greek community.

Morrow, Georgia

Responsible for orientation planning, implementation and evaluation for 2,500 first year freshman, transfer, and nontraditional students. Developed programming emphasizing retention success for new students.

Tifton, Ga

Co-created the college’s residential life program for apartment-style living, including serving as the only direct professional staff member for the grand-opening and management of a 831 bed-apartment complex

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Counseling And Student Personnel Services (P-16 Education And Social Justice)

Dissertation: “Being a Minority in a Majority Situation” – A Phenomenological Investigation of Black Women in Historically White.

Master Of Science, Higher Education/Student Affairs

Bachelor Of Business Adminstration, Marketing/Management