Gary A. Abdullah Email and Phone Number

• Assisting the Assistant Dean for Multicultural Programs in developing and coordinating College recruitment and retention initiatives for target student populations. • Responsible for the coordination of retention activities and programs for underrepresented students within the College of Education • Providing academic advising and personal guidance to assigned underrepresented students• Coordinating a summer residential bridge program (SCOPE – Summer College Opportunity Program in Education)• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders around matters of recruitment and retention of underrepresented students• Prepare various reports for the Assistant Dean of Multicultural Programs related to enrollment/graduation data, composition of student population, and entrance to major cohort profile and completion rates• Assisting the office of Multicultural Programs with the development of strategic objectives and implementation of initiates to accomplish objectives• Assisting in budget planning and management

● Counsel students in the resolution of academic problems● Counsel students in the selection of courses, majors, and career paths● Conceptualize and create recruitment presentations for small- and large-group settings ● Organize and implement undergraduate orientation● Organize and implement prospective student campus visits and tours ● Represent the College at high school recruitment fairs, college fairs, and various other recruitment opportunities● Serve as the liaison between the College of Communications Academic Services Office and the Undergraduate Admissions Office● Oversee the activities of the College of Communication Peer Mentors

● Organize and administer recruitment activities targeted at promoting a more diverse student body● Admit, refer, or refuse applications for admission to all Penn State University campus locations● Advise large volumes of prospective students and parents regarding admissions procedures in person, over the telephone, and via e-mail● Counsel prospective students and parents to make informed college-choice decisions● Present admissions information to large and small groups of students and families● Assist in the development and implementation of special projects and programs; manage budget● Prepare and maintain appropriate special program reports, surveys, and correspondence

● Observed specific classroom settings to determine student-athlete attendance and timeliness of arrival ● Provided academic counselors with a concise report of my classroom observations

● Opened and closed the facility● Provided guided tours of Beaver Stadium for museum patrons and varsity athletic recruits● Assisted in the writing, researching, and editing of materials presented in museum displays● Assisted in supervising the day-to-day responsibilities of the museum’s employees and volunteers● Assisted in the hosting and coordination of private events in the Mount Nittany Club