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Center For Distance Learning

The Director of Academic Support at SUNY Empire State College’s Center for Distance Learning has a broad range of responsibilities in support of student academic success for more than 8,000 online learners across New York State and worldwide. The major responsibilities include: leading and managing the academic support team and contributing to the College-wide development of academic support resources; providing effective academic skills assessment and support in the areas of college reading… Show more The Director of Academic Support at SUNY Empire State College’s Center for Distance Learning has a broad range of responsibilities in support of student academic success for more than 8,000 online learners across New York State and worldwide. The major responsibilities include: leading and managing the academic support team and contributing to the College-wide development of academic support resources; providing effective academic skills assessment and support in the areas of college reading and writing, quantitative skills, information- and digital literacy, critical thinking, time-management and study skills; developing and disseminating innovative approaches to academic support in an online environment; assessing program effectiveness to inform program improvement. The Director of Academic Support works closely with faculty in identifying and providing academic support services and resources for our online learners. This individual also works directly with students on academic support issues and oversees an award winning peer mentor and course assistant program. The Director of Academic Support works collaboratively with a center wide team of directors as well as a college wide group of directors that work at regional center locations throughout New York State. Show less

Directs the TRIO Student Support Services program with specific emphasis on hiring and supervising program personnel; staff development; records management; budget management, student recruitment, orientation and program development. * Wrote and successfully submitted a competitive 1.5 million dollar TRIO Student Support Services grant to the Department of Education. As a result of this grant SCCC was awarded a five-year continuation of the TRIO program from 2010 through 2015.*… Show more Directs the TRIO Student Support Services program with specific emphasis on hiring and supervising program personnel; staff development; records management; budget management, student recruitment, orientation and program development. * Wrote and successfully submitted a competitive 1.5 million dollar TRIO Student Support Services grant to the Department of Education. As a result of this grant SCCC was awarded a five-year continuation of the TRIO program from 2010 through 2015.* Coordinates identification, recruitment and selection of eligible TRIO students. * Disbursed $30,000 in direct Grant Aid for 45 TRIO Students.* Meets individually with 1/3 of TRIO students for academic/personal counseling. * Conducts New Student Orientation for incoming TRIO students. * Conducts workshops for TRIO students on learning basic computer and information literacy skills.* Conducts workshops for TRIO students on Mindset, which helps students analyze their personal theories of intelligence and teaches them how to develop a growth mindset which leads to greater motivation and resilience. * Conducts workshops for TRIO students on StrengthsQuest, which helps students become aware of their natural strengths and talents and also enhances engagement and motivation.* Conducts classroom visits for Developmental Studies classes to make students aware of TRIO Services. * Works with Admissions to conduct presentations for prospective students so that they were aware of TRIO and Other College Support Services. Show less

Teach CSS 116 College Study Skills, FSS 120 Freshman Success Seminar, CIS 102 Computing Basics.

* Oversee the career, personal and academic counseling services for all Trio Students. * Deliver early intervention efforts for Trio students to facilitate college success. * Wrote $4,000 grant to fund the Positive Psychology Project approved by the Faculty Student Association. * Wrote $6,000 grant approved by the Faculty-Student Association, to fund the purchases of 400 StrengthsQuest Codes that enables students to participate in StrengthsQuest workshops.* Deliver… Show more * Oversee the career, personal and academic counseling services for all Trio Students. * Deliver early intervention efforts for Trio students to facilitate college success. * Wrote $4,000 grant to fund the Positive Psychology Project approved by the Faculty Student Association. * Wrote $6,000 grant approved by the Faculty-Student Association, to fund the purchases of 400 StrengthsQuest Codes that enables students to participate in StrengthsQuest workshops.* Deliver workshops to inform students about the Trio program, and recruit students into Trio.* Develop and schedule programming and workshops to facilitate student development.* Collaborate with Academic and Student Affairs faculty to offer approximately 30 StrengthsQuest and/or Mindset Workshops for students during Freshman Orientation, Freshmen Success courses, Developmental Studies courses, TRIO, GED, YouthBuild, and Non-Traditional student programs. Show less

* Hired, trained, and supervised 30+ peer and professional tutors per semester.* Oversaw and forecasted peer tutor budget line and processed weekly payroll of all tutors. * Developed and implemented online tutor application which included a computerized matching system. * Delivered classroom presentations to encourage students to utilize tutorial services.* Developed 10 hour tutor training program that utilizes lecture, video, and role-playing to train tutors.*… Show more * Hired, trained, and supervised 30+ peer and professional tutors per semester.* Oversaw and forecasted peer tutor budget line and processed weekly payroll of all tutors. * Developed and implemented online tutor application which included a computerized matching system. * Delivered classroom presentations to encourage students to utilize tutorial services.* Developed 10 hour tutor training program that utilizes lecture, video, and role-playing to train tutors.* Evaluated Tutors and Tutoring Program to monitor quality and effectiveness of tutorial services. * Provided feedback and supervision to help improve the effectiveness of tutors.* Advised Students in the Trio program and those taking Developmental Studies courses.* Trained to deliver, score and review results of the ASSET Test as the head tester. Show less

* Provided individual and family counseling to emotionally disturbed adolescents and their families.* Built trusting and therapeutic relationships with diverse clients.* Coordinated services with other agencies and Department of Social Services.* Developed and implemented treatment plans.

Taught CSL 500 Ethics and Practicum in Counseling

* Provided individual and group therapy to adults and adolescents with mental illness in an Intensive Outpatient Program.* Responsible for conducting intake assessments and psychosocial diagnosis.* Developed treatment plans.* Coordinated services with other agencies and therapists. * Arranged services and support groups for discharge. * Hired after a successful three month internship.

• Built positive relations with emotionally disturbed adolescents• Taught alternate and prosocial coping skills• Created and maintained a therapeutic milieu• Provided guidance for development of` positive habits• Provided individual counseling • Provided peer mediation • Participated in development of treatment plans

Masters Of Science In Education, Counseling

Bachelor Of Arts, English

Associate In Arts, Humanities

Activities and Societies: Graduated with Honors.