Devan Lalas, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Associate Director of the Center for Campus Life. Oversee all leadership programs, training, and workshops as well as support the engagement, retention, and success of students.

Greater Boston Area

- Facilitated one-on-one success coaching of a caseload of students who are experiencing academic challenges- Worked closely with students who are on academic probation to help them develop individualized academic improvement plans and other learning assistance strategies tailored to fit their needs- Coordinated the Peer Mentor program including all hiring, training, processing payroll, and the development of new and returning peer mentors with the support of the Student Success Coaches.- Planned and delivered student success workshops covering a range of topics to assist students with academic and self-regulatory skill building- Coordinated student success themed workshop series which offered 100+ student and professional led workshops each Fall semester- Collaborated with program faculty, and other campus partners on the development of workshops and other programs to support student learning and success- Maintained detailed records of the academic improvement and learning activities of students through specified data tracking systems- Supported the university-wide academic standing process by participating on Academic Standing Committees- Instructed ITM 101 (Introduction To the Major) transition course- Assisted in training and development of graduate assistants- Assisted in data-collection initiatives and program evaluation activities- Assisted in developing and documenting processes and procedures

Cullowhee

-Facilitated 1:1 academic coaching sessions for students enrolled in the Compass and Founders Scholarship Program(s)-Developed and implemented workshop series designed to support first-generation students-Assisted with summer learning communities enrollment management and recruitment-Managed a caseload of "at-risk" students

Cullowhee

-Teach one section of USI 130 (University Studies) includingin-class and out-of-class activities-Coordinate a summer service learning program-Communicate and collaborate with fellow team instructors as necessary and appropriate.-Collaborate with FYE Director about USI 130 requirements, objectives, assignments, etc.-Participate in weekly LC faculty/staff meetings and in weekly meetings with FYE Director.-Assist with class field trips/activities scheduled for the LC, including possible needs with transportation.-Support, encourage, and hold accountable students and offer individual attention as needed.-Meet with students individually as needed.

Cullowhee, Nc

-Validation study on a growth mindset scale-Growth mindset initiatives development-Peer Academic Leaders (PALs) program development, implementation, and evaluation

Cullowhee, Nc

-Collaborated on projects with senior level administration-Served on various campus committees (SACS-COC Reaffirmation Committee, Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee, Quality Enhancement Plan Development Committee, Campus Theme Committee)-Conducted extensive research and analysis around undergraduate research initiatives-Assisted the development, implementation, and evaluation of Peer Academic Leaders (PALs) program-Facilitated FYE welcome programs and outreach -events-Oversaw enrollment management/registration for Summer Learning Communities (SLCs)-Assisted with the development of “all summer faculty/staff FYE meeting”-Assisted and maintained FYE’s initiatives for first generation students

Chapel Hill, Nc

-Regular interaction with senior leadership and members of the Board of Governors-Research, write and implement policy

Sylva, Nc

- Shadow Dean of Student Services- Recruiting at Local High Schools- Attend Senior Level Administration Meetings - Attend Student Success Committee Meetings

Cullowhee, Nc

- Lead hiring and training of 18 Peer Mentors- Create and update hiring documents- Responsible for reviewing all Peer Mentor applications and conducting interviews with top candidates- Directly supervise 16 Peer Mentors, who are each responsible for mentoring ~10 first-year students- Facilitate bi-weekly staff meetings- Conduct one-on-one performance evaluations with Peer Mentors each semester- Contact and reestablish positive relationships with students identified as “at-risk”

Cullowhee, Nc

- Participate in Summer Orientation Session - Participate in training prior to the beginning of fall semester - Assist with a leadership course (LEAD 141) for ASP students in the fall semester - Maintain regular contact with mentees - Help students become familiar with university resources; advise and refer students to appropriate university resources as needed - Assist program coordinator in planning activities and programs - Record observations and submit monthly reports to the coordinator - Assist with monitoring progress of students in academic difficulty

Cullowhee, Nc

- Maintain a $20,000 budget- Keep records and minutes for executive and general body meetings- Report on RSA finances- Serve as parliamentarian- Update, and perform task on Orgsync, Twitter, Facebook, and Email for the organization

- Creating and maintaining any NCARH social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Website, etc.)- Creating innovative ways to market the NCARH brand- Oversee the Marketing and Public Relations Committee

Charlotte, Nc

- Auditing the revenue for the park- Ensure daily cash functions are carried out and park functioned properly

Masters, Psychotherapy And Counseling

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Higher Education Student Affairs

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Sociology

Activities and Societies: Academic Success Program, Resident Student Association, National Residence Hall Honorary, Concert Choir, Early.