Brian Kurisky Email & Phone Number

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

New Brunswick, New Jersey, Us

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

I serve as an Alumni Advisor for the Sigma Pi Fraternity at Old Dominion University. Prior to ODU, I served as the Chapter Director for Sigma Pi Chapters at Ferris State University and Western Michigan University. In my role, I advise the Chapter and represent the International Headquarters on the campus level. Because of my work, I have been recognized with many awards including Western Michigan University's Golden Bronco for Student Organization Advisor of the Year (2002, 2004), Western Michigan University Greek Advisor of the Year (2003), Ferris State University Greek Advisor of the Year (2007), and the Donald K. Marchaund Outstanding Alumni Award at Old Dominion University in 2010. In 2014, I was awarded the NIC Alumni Award of Distinction for my dissertation research and my work as a Chapter Director. I was also awarded in 2012 as the Sigma Pi Chapter Director of the Biennium.

Virginia Beach, Va, Us

Oversee Diversity and Inclusion initiatives at VWU including: Developing and relaunching Safe Space Training for Faculty/Staff and a Safe Space Training for undergraduates; developed unconscious bias training for Faculty/Staff; developed a Bias Incident report form; and, promoted faculty development programs focusing on diversity and inclusion.

Virginia Beach, Va, Us

Inaugural Director of Wesleyan Engaged. Increased service learning and civic engagement in courses by 27% in the first year in position by working with Deans, Chairs, and Faculty. Lead the successful 2020 Carnegie Classification Designation application for the campus. Increased community service events for student organizations and students by 34% with off-campus partners. Created an on-campus system of tracking civic engagement and service learning for faculty, staff, and students to track the over 21000 hours of engagement completed per year. VWU Representative to the Volunteer Hampton Roads Board. SACS-COC delegate from Virginia Wesleyan University. Received perfect scores and recognition for ALL In Campus Democracy Plan.

Norfolk, Va, Us

Report to the Executive Director of Academic Enhancement and the Associate Vice Provost. Serve as a point person in advancing current academic initiatives to the ODU campus and the 25,000 students. Represent Academic Enhancement at meetings throughout campus. Collaborate with the Office of Housing and Residence Life to develop and assess learning communities. Increased the number of learning communities from 18 to 32 (43.8% increase) between F15 and F16. Work with the ePortfolio coordinator to increase the number of students using ePortfolios on the campus.

Serve as the primary academic advisor to all students within the ODU Honors College. Develop academic success plans for students who do not achieve the Honors College minimum grade point average. Aid Academic Enhancement in developing academic and retention programs for all ODU students.

Norfolk, Va, Us

Report to the Vice Provost for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness. Research Assistant in the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. Assist with the Southern Associate of Colleges and Schools (SACS) for the 2012 reaccreditation process. Staff member on the SACS Student Affairs Committee, Faculty Credentialing, and the Academic Degree Programs Committee. Served on the SACS Commission on Colleges team that oversaw the reaffirmation process that ended with no recommendations from the on-site committee. Wrote and edited sections of the Old Dominion University SACS off-site report. Assisted in the review and entry of part-time and full-time faculty into the Faculty Academic System (FAS) to provide academic reports for SACS and the University. Worked extensively in Xitracs to upload narratives and evidence for SACS standards

Norfolk, Va, Us

Reported to an Associate Professor in the department. Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Educational Foundations and Leadership department. Responsible for recruitment of new Master’s and Doctoral students in the Higher Education program. Represented the Educational Foundations and Leadership department at college fairs throughout Virginia. Aided in the teaching of 600/700 coursework for two professors. Served as the point of contact for the Department regarding institutional visits for the study abroad trip to England, Scotland, and Ireland. Developed the orientation process for incoming Master’s and Educational Specialist students

Big Rapids, Mi, Us

Reported to the Director of Housing and Residence Life. Supervised ten full-time hall directors. Oversaw recruitment, hiring, and training of all student staff and hall directors. Coordinated yearly on-campus residential student assessment. On-call responsibilities. Supervised payroll for student staff members and budgeting matters. Served on various departmental and University committees. Member of the Diversity Action Team, Orientation Review and Implementation Taskforce, International Student Concern Committee, Behavioral Review Team, University Committee on Discipline, Student Activities Integration Committee, Sexual Assault and Aggression Taskforce, Welcome Week Committee and Judicial Services Advisory Board. Oversaw Housing Appeals board. Presentations to parents during Parents Orientation on Residence Life. Represented Residence Life at facilities meeting. Helped coordinate summer camps and conferences. Helped oversee a budget of over $1 million, including payroll and programming budgets. Created and implemented Bulldogs In Action Move-In helpers with over 350 individuals and 2400 volunteer hours. Revamped and presented Safe Place training to Ferris State employees and students. Oversaw conversion of cable system from on-campus oversight to an off-campus vendor. Supervised the merging of the on-campus apartments into the Office of Residence Life. Participated in the Ferris State Leadership Program, 2006 – 2007

Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

Reported to the Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life. Supervised student-staff of twenty-two resident assistants, one academic assistant, two graduate students, two undergraduate assistants, and fifty desk workers. Responsible for judicial hearings. On-call responsibilities. Supervised payroll, budgeting issues, and facilities concerns. worked with Student Activities and Leadership Programs on judging for Homecoming, Greek awards and selecting Mentors for Students Socializing Sober. Presented Fire Safety Educational Seminars. Advisor to the Community/Hall Council. Served on the Student Staff Training Committee (chair), Hall Director/Graduate Training Committee (chair), and Facilities Committee. Oversaw a budget of over $200,000 in programming and payroll. Fire safety presenter for Office of Residence Life. Assisted in the planning of Bronco Days and served on the Alcohol Education Committee. Aided the Admissions Office in the selection of Orientation Leaders. Selected to serve on Finals Finish Committee, American Red Cross Committee and Centennial Committee

Sault Sainte Marie, Mi, Us

Reported to the Director of Residence Life. Ran a Freshman Men’s Hall with over 175 residents. Oversaw Fraternity/Sorority, Honor’s Housing, and Upper-class housing. Worked closely with Housing, Facilities, Security, Registrar, and Learning Center. Supervised a student staff of twelve Resident Assistants. Assisted in the assignment of rooms. Worked closely to resolve roommate conflicts. On-call responsibilities. One of two adjudication officers. Worked closely with other departments to assess the needs and retention of students. Worked with a budget of over $22,000. One of two adjudication officers. Aided in the creation of training materials for the Resident Assistants. Created the first Themed Floors in the Men’s Residence Hall. Served on the Retention Committee.

Oversaw four residence halls and two sets of apartments. Worked closely with the Facilities Operations of Residence Hall Manager and the Director of Residence Life. Assisted in the creation and editing of various housing publications. Helped oversee guest housing program and budget. Supervised four RA’s. Assisted in rooming assignments, roommate conflicts, and crisis management. Created and presented various educational and social programs on the Residential Campus. Created the UJ Office of Residence Life Web Page.

Allendale, Mi, Us

Assistant Hall Director for a hall of 350 undergraduates. Hall judicial co-coordinator. Supervised over fifty staff members, including eight RA’s and twenty-five front desk workers. Hall programming director. Facilities management for Residence Hall. National Residence Hall Honorary Association Advisor. Facilities management. Assisted in rooming assignments and roommate conflicts. House Council Government Advisor. Supervised the Natural High Program, Club sports, outdoor recreation, and special programs. Presented alcohol education and wellness programs. Oversaw Residence Hall Budget of over $40,000. Helped select and train Natural High Staff. Aided in the running of a multi-million recreation center.

Advisor to six Fraternities and two Sororities. Developed newsletter and programming for student organizations. Assisted in registration and recognition of student organizations. Liaison between University and Greek Community. Assisted in development of crisis intervention, scholarship and new member education programs. Assistant Apartment Manager. Risk Management Supervisor. Worked closely with Director of Housing and Residence Life. Chaired President’s Council. Supervised thirty staff. Faculty Advisor, Date Rape Task Force, Spring 1996

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Masters Of Education, College Student Affairs And Leadership

Bachelor'S Of Science, Intercultural Communications

Bachelor'S Of Science, International Political Science

Advanced High School Diploma, Advanced High School Diploma

Advanced Hs Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates