Layne Crow, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Akron, Ohio, Us

Kent, Ohio, Us

- Supervised 4 full-time academic advisors- Managed the onboarding and training process of all advising staff members (full time, part-time, interns) - Provided academic advising support to a caseload of 50 students- Co-taught a major & career exploration course for 20+ students (UC 20010: Career Navigation) - Developed professional development opportunities for a team of 9 staff members - Developed and organized advising operations and processes with staff’s wellness in mind - Resolved any academic issues or challenges brought up from staff and students - Coordinated new student and transfer student orientation operations within our office including training, collaborating with departments across campus for change of majors, checking data daily of incoming students, and sharing information to staff in an efficient & digestible manner- Organized activities around staff well-being and quality of life to ensure a continued positive environment - Served on various committees within the department, college, and across the university

Kent, Ohio, Us

Senior Academic Advisor - Provided career guidance and academic advising to a caseload of 150+ diverse students in the Learning Community (see below Academic Advisor I & II for more specific advising details)- Supervised 1 full-time academic advisor and 1 graduate assistant focused on their individual and professional development - Created and implemented an intensive advising training for 1 full time staff member and 1 graduate assistant Learning Community Coordinator - Coordinated events for the Exploratory Learning Community that fostered students’ career and major exploration, academic success, campus resources, and leadership opportunities- Managed daily operations and created systems for the learning community- Coordinated daily operations and logistics for the learning community dedicated to Exploratory students- Recruited, hired, & co-supervised a team of eight peer mentors while meeting bi-weekly to develop schedules, approve programming and develop individualized professional development plans - Developed and facilitated a structured training program for Peer Mentors that received Advanced Level III International Mentor Training Program Certification through the College Reading & Learning Association - Led bi-weekly staff meetings throughout the academic year with emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion, campus resources, major/career exploration resources, and mental health resources- Assisted with the development and execution of assessment of the peer mentoring program - Managed the recruitment process for the Learning Community including communication outreach, presenting at university recruitment events, and managing the online application and housing processes- Created outreach initiatives within the Learning Community to engage students- Coordinated the curriculum of all Learning Community sections of First Year Experience and coursework specifically for Learning Community students

Kent, Ohio, Us

Promoted to Academic Advisor II in March 2020.Continued to carry out tasks and objectives outlined below within Academic Advisor I. Special Projects- Supervised 8 undergraduate peer mentors for Exploratory Learning Community- Met bi-weekly with supervisees and coordinated bi-weekly staff meetings plus additional staff professional development sessions - Hired and trained 8 undergraduate peer mentors through an intensive training program that is CRLA certified up to Level II

Kent, Ohio, Us

Academic Advising - Advised and managed communication for a caseload of 200+ undergraduate undecided students - Assessed students’ placement results, transcript evaluation and interpretation of the academic policies, courses and program requirements of the university catalog while adhering to FERPA regulations- Met with students to discuss goal setting, registration procedures, and referrals to appropriate resources for academic success and student success - Advised incoming first year students during the Destination Kent State Orientation - Advised College Credit Plus students during orientations and course planning appointments Instructor - Instructed a section of UC 10097: Destination Kent State First Year Experience course - Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans orientated around university resources, student success, student transitions, and major/career exploration Special Projects- Assisted with curriculum development for UC 10097 specifically for undecided students - Developed content for a weekly newsletter for First Year Experience instructors

Kent, Ohio, Us

Academic Advising- Advised and managed communication for a caseload of 35+ undergraduate undecided students - Assisted during high traffic advising times with other academic advisors’ caseloads- Advised 80+ incoming first year students for two summers during the Destination Kent State Orientation - Advised 50+ College Credit Plus students during orientations and course planning appointments - Presented to students and families during recruitment and admission eventsExploratory Learning Community (Previously known as EXCEL: Exploring, Careers, Education & Leadership)- Coordinated daily operations and logistics for the learning community dedicated to undecided students - Collaborated across the university to develop and implement outcome-based programming aligned to the mission and vision of the learning community - Supervised a team of eight peer mentors while meeting bi-weekly to develop schedules, approve programming and develop individualized professional development plans - Developed and facilitated the orientation and training program for peer mentors- Led bi-weekly staff meetings throughout the academic year with emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion, campus resources, major/career exploration resources, and mental health resources- Assisted with the development and execution of assessment of the community and peer mentoring program

Kent, Ohio, Us

- Advised undergraduate students in various majors at all class levels within the college- Assisted with graduation clearance and auditing process for graduating seniors - Assessed students’ placement assessment, transcript evaluation and interpretation of the academic policies, courses and program requirements of the university catalog - Evaluated progress towards degree (PTD) for student athletes within the college

Kent, Ohio, Us

- Co-taught an undergraduate level Careers in Higher Education course- Redesigned curriculum through intentional course planning for graduate school preparation with relevant course assignments and professional panels - Planned functional area panels, graduate school panel, and out-of-class visits to other higher education institutions in the Northeast Ohio region - Met one-on-one with the Vice President of Student Affairs to assist with daily logistics of the course

Kent, Ohio, Us

- Planned the implementation of the College of Communication and Information’s Diversity Week - Assisted in the development of diversity trainings for CCI- Analyzed and collected data for various diverse populations within CCI- Researched a variety of different areas including benefits of associates degrees, inclusive classroom practices, scholarships, and other areas related to diversity initiatives

Cleveland, Oh, Us

- Recruited, selected, and trained over 150+ diverse orientation leaders - Assisted in developing a multi-faceted curriculum for orientation leaders and orientation program for the incoming first year class - Developed and facilitated professional development opportunities for 5 executive board members- Assisted with first year initiatives and programming

Master Of Education, Higher Education Administration And Student Personnel

Graduate Certificate, Career & Academic Advising

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology And Organizational Communication