Laura Britten Email & Phone Number

Lincoln, Ne, Us

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

• Facilitate case management for Explore Center undergraduate students, including triaging student concerns, receiving internal and external referrals, and collaborating with campus partners to facilitate communication and connection with appropriate resources • Monitor and track students' persistence and degree completion progress each semester using identified metrics such as course registration, earned cumulative credit hours, cumulative grade point averages, graduation applications, Canvas usage, etc. • Work closely with campus partners to help students navigate UNL policies and overcome and eliminate barriers to their success• Utilize UNL reporting and student information systems to identify students in need of outreach, and coordinate appropriate outreach and response using a variety of methods and recording contacts in digital notes system • Maintain awareness of cultural context, differences, and institutional/social barriers that influence the student experience to best apply inclusive advocacy strategies to students

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

• Serve as first touch-point for undergraduate students in need of support, resources, and sense of belonging• Lead trainings and workshops for faculty, advisors, and staff on topics of wellbeing, diversity and belonging in higher education• Conduct individualized outreach to at-risk students, working with a strengths-based, person-centered approach to support students’ success and retention in higher education• Conduct DEI workshops and trainings for students participating in ‘CASNR Emerging Leaders in Diversity’, aid in retention and growth of students of diverse backgrounds in CASNR• Work collaboratively with cross-departmental Student Success Coordinators, campus partners, and college stakeholders to discuss barriers to retention, problem-solve solutions, and reflect on themes of student success, diversity and belonging campus-wide

Hickory Hills, Il

• Advocated on behalf of survivors of sexual assault/abuse with law enforcement, criminal justice, and emergency medical personnel• Engaged and trained teams of professionals on improving and coordinating services to reduce re-traumatization and promote re-empowerment of survivors • Led and organized collaborative efforts of programming and outreach events with community partners to increase awareness and support of programs and services• Provided crisis intervention, information, and referrals to victims and significant others through our 24-hour confidential hotline• Documented and maintained service statistics, client data, and case notes through Carelogic Electronic Health Record software• Served as primary trainer of new advocates, providing supervision on caseloads and leading strategic outreach and prevention initiatives

• Provided individual and group counseling to undergraduate and graduate students using a strengths-based, person-centered, multicultural approach• Conducted clinical interviews, presented case studies, and managed client documentation• Planned and executed on-campus programming and outreach events to provide mental health awareness, psychoeducation, and advocacy to students

Office Of Graduate Admissions

• Contacted students, hosted campus tours, and attended fairs and conferences assisting with the recruitment of prospective graduate students • Conducted research, collected and analyzed data, and formally presented results to Associate Deans of the College of Arts and Sciences• Assisted a committee of faculty to re-write and assess new core curriculum, including creating a Freshman Seminar for retention of first-generation, low-income students

• Maintained close contact with staff members, coordinated schedules, assigned duties, facilitated team dynamics and effectiveness• Provided opportunities for student involvement by planning and implementing educational, social and recreational programs• Upheld safety and security of the residence hall by completing 24 hour on-call duty rotation in order to enforce program Standards of Conduct and University rules and procedures

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

• Served as guardian and mentor for 30+ high school students from Vietnam • Managed new student admissions including applications, scholarships, orientation, and immigration training • Mentored and supported students in academics, extra-curricular activities, and mental health • Planned and organized weekend programs and activities

Abel Hall

• Assisted in creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive community for a community of 100+ residents• Served as a mentor and resource to undergraduate students, helping them navigate academic, social, and personal challenges• Planned and implemented educational, social, and cultural programs that promoted student engagement and personal growth• Facilitated RA team meetings, assisted with staff training, and organized duty rotation of RAs, ensuring coverage for after-hours emergencies• Collaborated with other SRAs, RAs, and professional staff to create a cohesive and supportive residence hall team, developed programming, maintained a budget, and supported Resident Director in necessary administrative tasks

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Counseling Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Behavior Genetics Lab, Nebraska Legends Scholarship Advisory Council, Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity, Study.

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