Karandeep Sandhu, M.Ed. Email and Phone Number

- Designing and developing intensive training for all three Michigan Education Corps (MEC) program models: Early Learning Corps (ELC), Reading Corps (RC) and Math Corps (MC) to onboard 120+ adult learners in the 23-24 PY. - Facilitating both synchronous and asynchronous training utilizing a learning management system (LMS) + live Zoom trainings. - Monitoring completion of required 30+ training sessions and modules for individual training participants and providing regular updates to Director of Programming and Operations on the status of completion.- Leading the design, coordination, and facilitation of all training and learning activities, curriculum, etc. in support of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) efforts and advance DEI deliverables. - Launched and facilitated DEI internal workgroup for MEC, resulting in assessment and focus groups conducted around DEI needs of the organization and how to move forward to support diverse adult learners. - Developed & launched affinity groups for adult learners focused on adult learners with underrepresented identities: Black, Indigenous & People of Color and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning+. - Created and facilitated professional development groups for MEC Members focused on career pathways and skills development.- Partnering with Hope Network internal departments and/or other community workforce development partners to ensure connection with resources and skills for post-service goals for adult learners. - Creating and implementing new or editing of existing materials and content to ensure content is relevant, accessible to adult learners, and up to date, including both printed and online materials. - Collaborating with internal and external vendors to execute onboarding logistics around printed materials, MEC gear, conference space and lodging, dietary restrictions, disability accommodations and technical needs.

- Developed, implemented, and assessed a curricular learning model for 300+ residential adult learners that focuses on 4 learning goals: independent and community living, identity development, cultural competence, and academic success.- Onboarded and led staff development intensive trainings for 25+ staff members 3x/year with an emphasis on compliance, empathy, and fostering an inclusive environment.- Created and implemented virtual intensive training for the department during the COVID-19 pandemic, incorporating topics such as facilitating intentional conversations, crisis response, resource referral, operations, and anti-racism.- Supervised 25+ staff members, developing their skills such as leadership, teamwork, etc. utilizing performance management.- Collaborated with other Professional Staff to create anti-racism additions to the Residential Life Curriculum for new buildings. - Identified learning needs and training gaps within the department and facilitated continuous staff training meetings 4x/month.- Established learning objectives and lesson plans for department wide programs, events, trainings, and projects.- Managed a 300-person residential community, including operational logistics, budgeting and emergency response. - Executed transition, managed, and organize training and learning tools on the department LMS software (Canvas).- Participated in Navigate EAB (Student Success Management System) implantation as a tester for the department. - Built assessment measures and completed data analysis in Qualtrics to improve departmental efforts in relation to training and retention.

- Responsible for the day-to-day management of a 300-student diverse residential community, providing specific 1:1 support for residents holding historically excluded/marginalized identities. - Recruited, trained, and advised diverse staff of 15+ adult learners and Residence Hall Association Executive Board Members, developing communities and advocating for residential adult learners. - Managed and promoted Husky Pantry ensuring adult learners with food insecurities access to nutrition. - Collaborated with Housing Operations staff assessing and addressing building, community and individual adult learner needs resulting in increased education on how adult learners can live independently. - Performed quarterly facility tours monitoring and proactively addressing issues within the complex.- Coordinated life safety program within residence hall disseminating information, supervising fire drills, maintaining adult learner emergency awareness, and coordinating other safety relevant activities.- Managed opening and closing procedures according to established guidelines, maintaining building occupancy. - Facilitated room changes, reassignments, and occupancy reports, maintaining up to date records. - Adjudicate conduct cases with efficiency, care, and equitability as per the University of Washington code of conduct.- On-call crisis support for residential community, providing 24/7 response, counseling, and referral support for any mental health, medical, victim advocacy, or violence intervention needs.

- Created and compiled the annual Diversity & Equity report for the campus community with the Dean of Diversity & Equity.- Represented office of the Dean of Diversity & Equity by phone, email, and in-person with staff, students, faculty, leadership, and community partners, building and maintaining communication channels. - Used Kentico 10 maintaining and updating Diversity Council web content, event calendar, and news feed in cross-coordination with internal and external entities.- Monitored and initiated payroll, purchasing, reimbursements, travel, and contracts complying with state, federal, and University policies and procedures. - Coordinated event logistics such as room and facility reservations, A/V equipment, and catering as needed. - Performed complex scheduling for Dean to meet with staff, adult learners, faculty and community partners. - Assisted in designing, printing, and publishing event flyers, promoting marketing for the office. - Processed payments arrange travel, and print documents as needed. - Attended meetings and note taking to maintain records.

- Investigate alleged violations of the Student Conduct Code, WAC 478-121, the Student Housing Agreement Community Standards Appendix A, and adhere to the Student Governance Policy Chapter 209, including academic and behavioral misconduct.- Inform students of their rights and responsibilities as outlined in the Student Conduct Code and Residential Life Conduct process.- Conduct Informal Hearings with students who allegedly violate the Student Conduct Code under the procedures outlined in WAC 478-121 and the Community Standards.- Use an educational and developmental approach to working with students while emphasizing accountability and promoting personal responsibility.- Assist in departmental assessment activities and generate appropriate reports.- Ensure scheduling and completion of educational sanctions assigned to students.- Follow Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) by maintaining a high degree of confidentiality in working with students.- Meet regularly with the Director of Residential Life and Student Conduct to review case progress and concerns.

- Co-supervising a student staff of 11 Resident Assistants (RAs) in a 20 story residence hall.- Participating in weekly staff meetings and implementing ongoing staff development.- Assisting in the annual coordination of student staff selection and training process.- Executing conduct cases as a hearing officer and assigning appropriate sanctions to students.- Responsible for program advising to the RA staff, including training and tracking progress. - Recruiting, training, and advising the Residence Hall Community Council, a residence hall leadership group that serves as a voice for the residents living in the hall.- Providing ongoing constructive feedback for student staff, addressing concerns as they arise and producing a bi-annual written evaluation for each student staff member.- Serving on the professional staff 24-hour on call rotation in managing residential incidents, supporting RAs, collaborating with facilities management, and communicating with campus security to ensure implementation of proper protocols.

- Assisting the Office of Student Development with welcoming students to graduate education. - Co-mentoring 50 admitted students to help navigate through their Preview Days experience.- Coordinating collaboration across various programmatic stakeholders for Preview Days presentations, panels, and interviews.

- Worked at Disneyland Park on Main Street U.S.A. - Merchandising products and interacting with guests.- Providing specialty treats and cashiered transactions. - Engaged in Disney's Blended Learning Series Class.- Attended Disney's Professional Development Seminar.- Created happiness and magical moments for all guests.

- Assisting college freshman with their transition to university life with 21 other MAs on campus.- Aiding to expand their cultural development though excursions and other diversity initiatives.- Mentoring over three-hundred and fifty residents through one-on-one conversations.- Working with nine resident assistants to put on supplemental programs and bulletin boards.- Consistently on duty in the hall during weekdays and weekends, writing reports when necessary.- Serving as a primary resource for information and assistance on a hall-wide basis.- Serving as a catalyst for building a positive community and global awareness.- A source of support for students of color and other minority orientations.

- ACUHO-I Program Assistant Intern for Brown University Pre-College Programs.- Specifically working in the Challenge Series which focused on diversity workshops, identity-based student organizations, and recreational programs while managing 40 Resident Assistants (RAs).- Worked collaboratively with 5 Program Assistants and 3 Activities Managers to put on more than 950 programs and activities including a campus-wide carnival, movie nights, and weekend trips.- Worked collaboratively with various departments on campus including the School of Professional Studies, Media Services, Facilities Managements, Dining Services, and Athletics.- Facilitated academic workshops with guest speakers as part of the Grow Series which focused on college academic preparation as well as college access. - Collected data and created an assessment report for the BeU Lounge diversity workshops.- Presented information on programming during orientation/check-ins on Sundays.- Coordinated and helped set up Activities Fair on Sundays.- Entered and updated programs and activities in Guidebook daily.- Staff the supply room for program materials to be checked in and out.

- Promoted Rayconnect Inc. and their operations at various “Tech Day” shows. - Learned how to sell and brand Rayconnect’s diverse Quick Connectors (QCs).- Created an internal quarterly newsletter for Rayconnect employees. - Assisted in rebranding projects for the Rayconnect building. - Acquired knowledge about SAP/CRM software.

- Interviewed migrant domestic workers to better understand their living and working conditions.- Distributed newsletters and flyers to promote membership of UNDW.- Distributed media information for and participated in "Justice for Elis" protest in Causeway Bay.- Assisted in putting together a self-defense workshop for Nepalese Migrant Domestic Workers.

- Wrote and delivered news stories On-Air to the CMU Student Body and Mid-Michigan.- Proficient use in Ross Inception to write pre-tease, stories, open and close.- Operated cameras and studio floor equipment when not anchoring. - Anchored live every Friday at 5PM.

- Delivered top stories around Mount Pleasant and the world on Mountain 101 The Summit of Sound and Moore Rock Radio 91.5.- Wrote, edited, and submitted stories to the news director in the morning, later ran the sound board and microphones controlling the entire 10-15 minute news break. - Assisted the news director, printing out and editing scripts for the anchors.- Served as a back-up anchor in emergencies.

- Hosted ISO Events when needed. - Hosted International Expo.- Co-Hosted Coffee Hour.

- Promoted and reinvented the great state of Michigan by trying to retain college graduates to live, work and play in Michigan specifically targeting the city of Detroit.- Ran the Pure Michigan Talent Connect at Central Michigan University Facebook and Twitter.- Promoted both on and off campus events using flyers and social media.- Highlighted the positives of Michigan and Detroit in daily conversation with students at CMU.

- Learned how to use different chemicals to create a magical atmosphere for all guests.- Took Disney’s Exploring Leadership Course which explained how to be a leader within the Walt Disney World Company along within everyday life and throughout the world. - Gained experience interfacing with global staff by working together to please all guests.