Gretchen Aland, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Granger, In, Us

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

The University of Michigan Medical School Medical Scientist Training Program is an NIH T32 funded program with 103 fellows aimed at preparing trainees for a career that combines research and clinical care, emphasizing research.Collect and report accurate data for NIH T32 training grant tables for competing submissions and annual progress reports.UM-SMART Summer Undergraduate Research Program - Coordinate the summer research program designed for undergraduate students who are underrepresented in biomedical research to explore the MD/PhD career path. Since 2008, 77% of participants have pursued MD, MD/PhD, or PhD degrees.MD/PhD AdmissionsServe as MSTP Admissions' resident user for CollegeNet recruitment application. Assign review of applicants, track applications, and collect evaluations.Collaborate with MSTP team, MSTP fellow Hosting Chairs as well as MD Admissions team to design and execute prospective student communication flow, virtual interview process, and in person Accepted Student events.Revamped part of our admissions application review process. Using CollegeNet & a Filemaker webdirect database our Associate Directors & Operating Committee can easily enter their application reviews for the Director to view and add additional comments as well as track application review and other application statistics.Developed and implemented Faculty Interviewer database to track participation and feedback for our research faculty interviews. Participate in recruitment events such as NIH Grad School Fair, SACNAS, ABRCMS, and virtual information sessions.Provide administrative support for new student onboardingRespond to prospective student inquiriesCollaborated with Office of Medical Student Education to design and launch new longitudinal preceptor program to help students retain clinical skills while they are in the PhD phase of the program Longitudinal tracking and management of student progress from start to end of the PhD process

Ann Arbor, Mi

 Partner with faculty, staff, and students on the administration of student scheduling to advance the educational experiences within the medical student curriculum and the mission of the office Strategize, plan, coordinate, and administer scheduling functions along with the tracking of student milestones and progress through the curriculum Actively participate in the major transformation effort of the graduate medical curriculum and assist in updating the scheduling policies and procedures to align with the curricular change. Collect and maintain clinical curriculum offering and course catalog information Serve as resource to students regarding availability of electives, scheduling options, adjustments to schedules, and fulfillment of graduation requirements Provide home institution requirements and verification for all domestic and international rotation applications  Work with MHome House Counselors and the Assistant Dean of Student Services regarding scheduling emergencies, special circumstances, and other related problems Implement new clinical scheduling system, OASIS Maintain regular contact with clinical students about approaching deadlines pertinent to scheduling and other program activities within OMSE Work with students pursuing dual degrees and other off-schedule students to discuss their unique scheduling needs and path to satisfying their graduation requirements.  Serve as OMSE MPathways Student Administration Super User

- Responsible for all admissions related information management and analysis- Administers use of databases that facilitate admissions operation- Provides information to support enrollment goal setting, strategies toward increased recruitment, financial aid policies, and student success measures- Manages the use of enrollment management data sources, purchased data from vendors, market research, and governmental data to accomplish enrollment goals- Assisted with the my.chc.edu portal look and feel redesign- Increased the admissions presence on my.chc.edu portal by adding the candidate role, providing perspective students credentials and the ability to log in and check their admissions status- Serves as the Undergraduate Admissions web content editor- Data Standards Committee Member- Staff Council Food for Thought Presentation: Infomaker Basics- Jenzabar Annual Meeting Session: New Student Intake

Greater Philadelphia Area

Adjunct Faculty Member for the Computer Science and Information Technology DepartmentCourses Taught:CMTC103 Intro to MS Excel- This five-week course introduces the student to Microsoft Excel. The student learns the basic components of creating a spreadsheet as well as some advanced features.- Develops course content, revises syllabus, and organizes Blackboard site for the course- Assists students in creating connections between course content and professional goals- Meets with students individually to address concerns with the course and set up academic plans- Strengthens communication with Student Success staff to promptly address academic performance issues and general student concerns

Greater Philadelphia Area

- Delivered career-based student services such as assisting with pre-meeting interviews, assessing student needs, identifying relevant tools, and observing one-on-one career advising sessions- Organized Peirce’s first on-campus job fair, which included over 30 employers and over 200 participating students, alumni, and community members- Provided exceptional customer service when working with both employers and students to best serve their needs- Posted positions to Peirce’s online job board, Peircelink- Compiled and analyzed assessment data from CDS workshops and events for yearly report

University Park, Pa

- Coordinated, analyzed, and presented survey results allowing for informed decisions by administrators- Performed data analysis for Academic Outreach to include Continuing and Distance Education and adult learners across all Penn State campuses- Organized and compiled data in a clear and concise manner, enabling World Campus Administration to make informed decisions for its 7,000 students.

University Park, Pa

- Acted as primary advisor for student leaders planning “A Service Stay-Cation”, a new overnight service experience focusing on the importance of getting involved in one’s local community- Served as a member of the Alternative Spring Break (ASB) leadership team for a service trip to Brentwood, VA volunteering with the Appalachian Service Project- Planned and presented orientation sessions for participants, focusing on team building, trip logistics, and introducing social justice issues- Advanced learning outcomes with the development and facilitation of team building and reflection activities that intentionally designed structured activities to assist participants in connecting the meaning of their current service with past experiences and potential future opportunities- Completed assessment reports for service trips using both quantitative and qualitative data to build and improve upon the quality of services trips- Attended weekly Student Activities staff meetings to gain an understanding of Penn State’s organizational structure

Greater Philadelphia Area

- Supported audit efforts in the investment management, real estate, and not for profit client service areas- Known for demonstrating a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and reliability handling highly sensitive audits- Formed professional relationships with clients as member of various audit engagement teams- Attended recruiting/networking events at Villanova University to educate students on KPMG opportunities- Served as a Mentor for the Summer Internship Mentoring Program; assisted two interns in their adjustment to KPMG and fostered their development of professional and career building skills

M.Ed, Higher Education- Student Engagement Track

Activities and Societies: Higher Education Student Association, FastStart Mentorship Program, Blue and White Society

Bs, Accountancy

Activities and Societies: Balloon Day Event Coordinator, Day of Service Committee Registration Chair, Villanova Voices International Tour.