Crystal L. Email & Phone Number

Gaining valuable experience in podcast production and hosting.Expanding my network by connecting with professionals in the field.The opportunity to showcase my expertise and passion for residence life and student housing.Contribute to meaningful conversations and knowledge-sharing in the field of higher education.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

The fine folx at Roompact were looking to further increase their contributions to the field through the free dissemination of ideas and knowledge. Earlier this spring, they did a search for part-time bloggers, professionals who liked to write and who were looking for a little side hustle." And so here I am...one of 4 really cool bloggers sharing stories and posts as they relate to Housing and Residence Life.

The Assessor is responsible for grading and giving feedback on student assignments. The Certificate aims to give you the opportunity to engage deeply with and reflect on your teaching practices, portfolio, and teaching journey in the higher education (HE) field.It is about a 15 hour per week time commitment, for an 8 week course, with student load of 20-50 students per assessor.

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

The Director for Campus Living Community Staffing provides primary leadership, direction and support for a robust and talented team of live-in staff and supervisors. Four Assistant Directors report directly to the Director, each supervising a team of full-time professional and graduate staff responsible for student staff supervision and daily operations of the campus living communities. To achieve desired outcomes supporting departmental and institutional values, the Director must lead with a… Show more The Director for Campus Living Community Staffing provides primary leadership, direction and support for a robust and talented team of live-in staff and supervisors. Four Assistant Directors report directly to the Director, each supervising a team of full-time professional and graduate staff responsible for student staff supervision and daily operations of the campus living communities. To achieve desired outcomes supporting departmental and institutional values, the Director must lead with a deep understanding, intercultural competency, and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.Staff Supervision & Development - 50%Leadership & Strategic Planning - 25%General Administration - 20% Show less

EPS 602: The Impact of College on Students. This is a 3 credit hour Graduate Level Course. Fall 2023.This seminar will include a study of the characteristics of college students, the educational outcomes associated with college attendance, and the predictors of college student success. College impact researchers investigate various aspects of the college environment that have an impact on student outcomes. The course will also focus on discussions regarding student affairs programs designed… Show more EPS 602: The Impact of College on Students. This is a 3 credit hour Graduate Level Course. Fall 2023.This seminar will include a study of the characteristics of college students, the educational outcomes associated with college attendance, and the predictors of college student success. College impact researchers investigate various aspects of the college environment that have an impact on student outcomes. The course will also focus on discussions regarding student affairs programs designed to provide positive impacts for students. Letter grade only. EPS: 645: Organization and Administration of Student Affairs. 3 credit graduate level course. Fall 2024. The course will have an emphasis on the history, administration, and organization of various types of U.S. postsecondary institutions. The course will take a critical analytical approach to examining the history of postsecondary education and how this history has shaped current and future trends in the administration and organization of postsecondary institutional environments. Letter grade only. Show less

Colorado, United States

-Served as a member of the CARE Student Support team-Implemented non-clinical interventions to provide care, support and resources for students navigating challenges to their well being and academic success -Assisted the Associate Dean of Students with reporting processes to ensure case resolution and proactive tracking of student need patterns-Created website content for Parent and Family resource page-Conducted student focus groups to gather data on student resource visibility… Show more -Served as a member of the CARE Student Support team-Implemented non-clinical interventions to provide care, support and resources for students navigating challenges to their well being and academic success -Assisted the Associate Dean of Students with reporting processes to ensure case resolution and proactive tracking of student need patterns-Created website content for Parent and Family resource page-Conducted student focus groups to gather data on student resource visibility and usage -Monitored CARE referrals and management of CARE team files and record keeping through the Maxient database Show less

Boulder, Colorado

Summary Statement: Oversight for auxiliary budgets totaling $10,000,000 as well as programs and services with 50+ professional staff and over 450 student staff. I partnered with and led a team who provided a residential experience that included support and services to over 8,000 on campus undergraduate students, and approximately 800 graduate and family apartments. Highlights:-Supervised 4 Associate Directors, 1 Administrative Assistant, indirect supervision of 7 Assistant Directors… Show more Summary Statement: Oversight for auxiliary budgets totaling $10,000,000 as well as programs and services with 50+ professional staff and over 450 student staff. I partnered with and led a team who provided a residential experience that included support and services to over 8,000 on campus undergraduate students, and approximately 800 graduate and family apartments. Highlights:-Supervised 4 Associate Directors, 1 Administrative Assistant, indirect supervision of 7 Assistant Directors -Served on New Student Housing and Planning Team. -Advocated for and created several new professional staff positions including crisis response manager, senior community center coordinator, assistant director for supervision, and assistant director for social justice and leadership. -Instituted departmental committees to ensure professional development opportunity and work efficiency for professional staff. -Created several proposals to reimagine on campus housing for mid level management, and the faculty in residence program. -Streamlined positions and work processes from 3 separate areas into 1 unified Residence Life department to enhance campus partnerships and services to over 10,000 residents -Instituted an optional 4-10 work week for all full time employees-Commissioned and collaborated on the CU Boulder RA experience survey to assess well being and address retention and satisfaction issues. -Partnered with Student Affairs Marketing team to create quarterly parent and family newsletter for 8,000 first year residential students. -Created initial COVID 19 Isolation Student Support Flowchart and Managed Hotel Experience Taskforce for Overflow Housing to support on Campus Isolation spaces. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:-Leadership and Administration-Student Development; Co-Curricular; Student Student Success & Inclusive Excellence-Supervision and Management-Emergency Management and Response-Professional Development-Fiscal Resource Management Show less

Berkeley, California

-Supervision of 5 Master's level Resident Directors and 1 Academic and Learning Coordinator who provide direct oversight in Unit 2 and Clark Kerr Campus Residence Halls -Residential Curriculum and Inclusion Committee, Chair-Residential Assessment Committee, Member-Serve in the Administrator on-call rotation for a 7,000 bed campus population and University Village apartments. -Serve on the Critical Incident Team Group-Go Big Student Activities Work Group, Member

Oxford, Ohio

-Supervise 11 Professional Staff Members (6 graduate assistants, 5 masters level) who provide direct oversight of 9 residence halls and serve as Academic Advisors to First Year Students-Review incident reports, manage crisis and serious incidents and support in-hall staff in resolution-Assume leadership for Professional Staff, Training, Development and Celebration Initiatives in a department of 60 Full-time and Graduate Student Staff members-Serve as the Greek Life Liaison for… Show more -Supervise 11 Professional Staff Members (6 graduate assistants, 5 masters level) who provide direct oversight of 9 residence halls and serve as Academic Advisors to First Year Students-Review incident reports, manage crisis and serious incidents and support in-hall staff in resolution-Assume leadership for Professional Staff, Training, Development and Celebration Initiatives in a department of 60 Full-time and Graduate Student Staff members-Serve as the Greek Life Liaison for Residence Life -Advise the NRHH (National Residence Hall Honorary) Show less

Rohnert Park, California

Rohnert Park, California

Instructor for University 238: Foundations of Leadership: MOSAIC Section- a 3.0 Unit course which challenged students to discuss issues of social justice and diversity and leadership.Instructor for University 102: Freshman Year Experience: MOSAIC Section, a 3.0 unit first year student college transition course which also focused on social identity for students who lived in the Making Our Space An Inclusive Community (MOSAIC) Living Learning Community.

Rohnert Park, California

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Responsible for the supervision of 1 graduate student, RAs and student desk staff. Collaborated with various campus stakeholders to support the development of college women who lived on campus. Successes included advocating for a cable contract, microfridges, and the creation of a front desk operation. Prepared occupancy reports, planned student staff training, revised student handbook, and utilized jenzabar for conduct and incident management.

Wardall Hall, Illinois Street Residence Halls

Responsible for leadership, management, and coordination of residential communities in the undergraduate residence halls serving diverse, domestic and international students, and conference guests living in the residential facilities throughout the year.The Residence Hall Director (RD) works collaboratively with colleagues on campus to build safe, inclusive communities, through leadership, supervision, crisis management, and educational programming.

Charleston, Illinois

Graduate Assistantship in Residence Life

Summer Graduate Internship

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Educational Leadership: Leadership, Culture, And Curriculum

Part-time student in the EDL Program with a Concentration: Leadership, Culture and Curriculum. My research areas include Critical Race.

Career Diploma, Professional Bridal Consultant

Master Of Science (M.S.), Cultural Foundations Of Education

Master Of Science (M.S.), College Student Counseling And Personnel Services

Activities and Societies: Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Honors Fraternity Inductee Practicum Experiences: Judicial Affairs and Residential.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Double Major: Broadcast Journalism/ English Literature

Activities and Societies: National Residence Hall Honorary, College Bound Scholarship Recipient, Resident Assistant (2000-2002), Vice.