Michael Kitchens Email & Phone Number

Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

Valdosta, Ga

Student Success Coordinators function as part of a team to serve students assigned by academic programs in providing enrollment, academic advising, and retention support services for a diverse student population which include, but are not limited to: - Orienting students to Wiregrass’s academic structure and policies- Assisting prospects and students with admissions processes, registration-related issues and processes, comprehensive academic planning, and financial aid- Referring students to professional support services offered through Wiregrass and the service area. - Coordinating campus-based and online new student orientation activities and participates in recruitment activities.

Valdosta, Ga

- Teach a course load of at least 18 semester credit hours each Fall/Spring Semester encompassing introductory psychology courses, diversity courses and college orientation courses. - Advising students toward successful completion of their freshman year (first 30 hours) in order to transfer to VSU or other institutions.

Valdosta, Ga

- Instructor for all undergraduate and graduate non-credit program admission courses (2998, 2999, and 5999) for College of Education and Human Services (COEHS)- Record/report course progress for over 400 students each semester.- Enhance student success by assisting students in both the awareness of, and meeting, program admission requirements - Ensure students meet accreditation and program approval standards for program admission at each identified transition point within their desired program- Provide support for national accreditations and program approvals across COEHS

Office Of Career Opportunities At Valdosta State University

- Provided comprehensive career counseling to college students, alumni, and community members from initial intake/test administration to interpretation/subsequent follow-up sessions- Promoted career readiness to college students, alumni, and community members by building their skills in resume writing, interviewing, networking, and searching for jobs- Conducted group presentations/workshops on career planning and employment at the request of faculty, student organizations, and community members- Marketed and assisted with office services and events throughout campus- Served as a liaison to students, faculty, and staff in the Langdale College of Business Administration and to the College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Langdale College Of Business Administration (Lcoba) - Valdosta State University

- Advised and guided business administration students specifically in career readiness and career planning as it pertains to internships- Hired trained, and supervised one graduate student each semester- Maintained daily operations of Career Strategies Center while establishing and building relationships with community leaders, organizations and the "campus" community- Posted, promoted and secured any open career opportunities (internships, part-time and full-time) received by our office for student and alumni employment- Collaborated extensively with faculty/staff to obtain class credit for student internships - Conducted workshops to registered interns addressing professional expectations within the workplace- Presented to various classes and organizations on various topics related to career planning and career readiness

Department Of Psychology And Counseling At Valdosta State University

- PSYC 1101 is a general survey course designed to introduce the student to fundamental methods and content of contemporary psychology. PSYC 1101 is required of all psychology majors- Taught course to 40-50 freshman psychology majors as part of a Freshman Learning Community in Fall 2013 and Fall 2014

Office Of Centralized Advising And First Year Programs Valdosta State University

- Handled contracts and hiring for 23 graduate assistant positions- Directly supervised one graduate assistant within the College of the Arts as well as any interns utilized by our department each semester- Assisted in management of $117,000 graduate assistant budget- Facilitated approximately 15 new student orientations per academic year in collaboration with College of the Arts deans, department heads, and faculty- Promoted the services provided by Centralized Advising to prospective students via Visitation days and other campus events - Advised over 175 first year students (0-29 hours) within the College of the Arts, which housed the departments of Speech Communication, Mass Media, Art, Theatre, Dance, and Music- Intervened in the retention process of at-risk (probationary) students - Taught a Perspectives course or VSU 1101 (Freshman Seminar) course as needed each semester - (OASIS Center for Advising became the Office of Centralized Advising and First Year Programs in 2013.)

Oasis Center For Advising And Freshman Year Programs - Valdosta State University

- Hired, on-boarded, and led skills training of new graduate assistant advisors every semester- Supervised 27 graduate assistant advisors across 14 departments- Organized a campus-wide professional development series (Master Advisor Series) for faculty, staff, and graduate assistant advisors related to academic advising issues and best practices - Facilitated approximately 15 new student orientations per academic year- Advised approximately 350 freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior exploratory (undecided) students - Intervened in the retention process of at-risk (probationary) students- Conducted departmental assessment on advising performance and student perception of advising- Promoted the services provided by office to prospective students via Visitation days - Taught a Perspectives course or VSU 1101 (Freshman Seminar) course each Fall/Spring semester - (OASIS Center for Advising became the Office of Centralized Advising and First Year Programs in 2013.)

Oasis Center For Advising And Freshman Year Programs - Valdosta State University

- Advised approximately 110 freshman and sophomore exploratory (undeclared) students- Intervened in the retention process of at-risk (probationary) students - Conducted departmental research and assisted in departmental assessment- Assisted in skills training of new graduate advisors - Facilitated approximately 35 new student orientations - Taught a freshman seminar course (VSU 1101)

Office Of Cooperative Education And Internships At Valdosta State University

- Promoted services provided by office to students, faculty/staff through social media and presentations- Represented office through campus events and community expositions- Contacted students seeking internships to follow-up on their interest - Assisted with in-take process of internship seekers- Answered phones and scheduled appointments- Engaged in departmental assessment- (The Office of Cooperative Education and Internships merged with the Office of Career Services to become the Office of Career Opportunities in 2013).

Oasis Center For Advising And Freshman Year Programs - Valdosta State University

- Assisted in preparing presentations used in VSU 1101 lectures and grading assignments - Maintained an advising load of approximately 25 freshman exploratory (undeclared) students

Master’S Degree, Higher Education Leadership (Administration)

Additionally, I completed 19 hours of graduate psychology coursework in order to be credentialed to teach introductory psychology courses..

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology And Anthropology