Lora Seery Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

New York, United States

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New York, United States

Greater New York City Area

Annandale-On-Hudson, Ny

• Assess and restructure Student Affairs Division to better serve the needs of the college constituency; particular focus placed on increasing student satisfaction and retention. • Conceptualize and implement a wide range of student programming, evaluation, and professional development trainings. • Collaborate with the Institute for International Liberal Education on orientation and training programs for students arriving from our international campus and affiliates in Palestine, Kyrgyzstan, Hungary, Egypt, Germany, Japan, Korea, South Africa, Afghanistan, Iraq, Myanmar, Russia, and Nepal. • Work closely with colleagues to draft budget proposals, institutional correspondence and policies. • Collaborate directly with Academic Affairs, Director of Advising, and the Dean of Studies Office to create faculty advisement workshops, supplemental advising structures for struggling students, and academic referral systems. • Represent Bard at Admissions Fairs and travel broadly for recruitment purposes.• Participate in Admissions Committee to select Bard Education Opportunity Program Scholars.• Serve on the Civic Engagement Committee, a consortium of individuals and groups from Bard College as well as the Greater Hudson Valley, to plan and implement co-curricular educational initiatives.• Design and facilitate Change in Action Leadership Initiative workshops, a program that serves to prepare students to become change agents.• Supervise and oversee the Office of Student Activities, Transportation, and Space Management. • Member of the campus-wide disaster preparedness team. • Assist with the planning and execution of Opening Day, First-Year Orientation, Parent’s Weekend, Study Abroad Fair, Alumnae/i Weekend, Commencement, and Reunion.• Manage annual budget.• Advise and oversee primary on-call rotation; participate in backup on-call rotation and crisis management.

Annandale-On-Hudson, Ny

• Conceptualized and developed new Assistant Dean of Students position; envisioned and developed the overall organizational structure and culture. • Facilitated the creation and development of the Sophomore Year Experience, (Bard SYE) including new initiatives, programs, and resources during the inaugural year. • Managed a large student caseload; advised and supported students on academic and co-curricular matters.• Reformed the orientation process to accommodate the unique intercultural needs of the international student body. • Acted as primary judicial officer and served as the Dean of Students representative to the Student Judiciary Board. • Conducted a needs assessment of the college judicial climate and developed and implemented a new adjudication system, the Bard College Peer Review Board.• Served as a liaison between students, faculty, parents, alumnae/i, and a wide range of campus offices. • Member of Wellness Committee. Provided programming which addressed issues of alcohol and drug safety, eating disorder awareness and prevention, stress and anxiety reduction, and sexual violence education. • Oversaw the hiring and training of two hundred students for campus employment and special events. • Advised and monitored primary on-call rotation; participated in backup on-call rotation and crisis management.

Annandale-On-Hudson, Ny

• Created and maintained a supportive, educational environment for promotion of individual growth, community responsibility, and academic achievement. • Recruited and supervised the Peer Counselor staff; led weekly staff meetings and regular individual meetings.• Designed, organized, and facilitated leadership development trainings and monthly in-services.• Provided support and guidance to residents through programming, counseling and referral.• Monitored, implemented, and participated in hall, floor, area, and campus-wide programs designed to inspire students to contribute positively to their living community.• Chaired national search committees for positions within the Residence Life Department. • Participated in primary on-call rotation and crisis management.

East Harlem, Ny

• Assisted first-year lead teacher in setting up classroom, established classroom traditions, and developed age-appropriate curriculum.• Actively supported students in one-on-one and group settings by honoring each child’s voice. Posed challenging questions to encourage deeper thinking and provided opportunities for self and group reflection.• Planned and executed lesson plans in all areas of the curriculum including arts, math, social studies, science, and literacy.

Bronxville, Ny

• Hired, coordinated and provided supervision for various undergraduate student staffs. • Reviewed and assisted in revising workshops offered by the Student Activities Office.• Directed maintenance and management of student spaces. • Supervised a wide range of student programs and college functions.• Researched and coordinated monthly off-campus events for faculty and students that reflected the diverse entertainment offerings of New York City.• Advised and assisted undergraduate students and student groups with the planning and orchestration of events. • Organized the annual Student Appreciation Reception.• Provided on-call support for student spaces.

Fairbanks, Ak

• Shared responsibility for the conceptualization and creation of camp educational curriculum and programming. • Hired, trained, and oversaw a staff of camp counselors and educators.• Performed on-call responsibilities for counselors and staff as needed.• Monitored general camp operations. • Served on disciplinary action team. • Directly oversaw the camp’s educational intern program. • Coordinated registration and scholarship applications.• Provided on-call crisis response.

Woods Hole, Ma

• Conceptualized, planned, publicized, and staffed educational and recreational events to serve all members of the Woods Hole community.• Coordinated and supervised volunteers. • Organized opportunities for community involvement and civic engagement.

Master Of Science, Education

Bachelor Of Arts