Michelle Dapper Email & Phone Number

Lawrence, Kansas Area

-Oversee Miller and Sellards Scholarship Halls-Facilitate a group-centered, cooperative, academic- and leadership-focused community-Advise student government leaders with an emphasis on input, responsibility, and shared decision-making-Develop mentoring relationships with residents-In cooperation with residents, plan a balanced menu, purchase food items, and train and supervise food preparation within allocated budget-Supervise and evaluate the hall's proctor, an undergraduate paraprofessional-Monitor the physical maintenance and cleanliness of the halls-Respond to student crises and emergencies

Serve as consultant to the MACURH regional conference-programming chair in order to ensure diverse program offerings of high quality.Actively encourage member schools to submit award-winning programs to the regional and national conferences.Chair the Programming Communications Coordinator (PCC) boardroom at the No Frills Conference.Coordinate programming for MACURH-U with the help of the regional board of directors.Create and update resources pertaining to programming.Serve as consultant to the MACURH regional conference-philanthropy chair to help promote and facilitate the MACURH regional philanthropy.Promote and coordinate the process and selection of all regional programming grants.Coordinate the MACURH Programming Committee.

University Of Minnesota

•Promote diversity and social justice to create an inclusive, welcoming environment for residents•Serve as a role model and resource in a community of two halls which house athletes, first year students and mixed communities, and apartment style communities•Promote and engage residents in conversations and programming regarding Gallup’s StrengthsQuest•Plan and facilitate educational and social programming for floor of 45 residents and entire hall of 700•Serve as on-call person and respond quickly and professionally to emergencies and concerns•Served on a Residence Director hiring committee

Maintain regular contact with conference/camp on-site chaperones or staff to ensure timely accurate flow of information.Work at the Information Desk. Check in and check out conference groups, summer students and guests, including late/early arrivals and departures.Assemble and ensure accuracy of information packets, which include meal cards, keys, registration materials, etc.Tactfully and effectively handle difficult situations and individuals.Consistently communicate policies and procedures to residents.Participate in scheduled staff meetings. Serve on-call for emergencies and other situations in a scheduled rotation.Respond to emergency situations (i.e. fire and medical).Understand and apply Housing & Residential Life policies and procedures.

University Of Minnesota

•Plan and implement events, such as concerts, speakers, and novelty activities using a $200,000 budget •Negotiate with agents, vendors, and performers to successfully host events•Oversee volunteer committee and communicate with volunteers •Serve as marketing liaison which includes editing proofs, evaluating events, and brainstorming•Served on a Student Activities Advisor hiring committee

Minneapolis, Mn

I work on homework and literacy development with elementary students.

As a staff member, I was responsible to ensure that the environment at the club was positive and safe for all club members. I developed and ran a Spanish class, reading club, soccer team, tae-bo group, and a SMART Girls program for club members. I supervised the gym, gamesroom, art room, and learning center. I worked with youth ages 6-12.

Master'S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching

Master Of Education (Med), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Activities and Societies: Vice President- Higher Education Student Association

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Elementary Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: Admissions Ambassador, National Residence Hall Honorary, Residential Housing Association, Big Brothers Big.

Master'S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching