Sonia Khatkhate Email & Phone Number

Hoffman Estates, Il, Us

In this position, I recruit prospective students to maintain a targeted and consistent volume of qualified candidates for online undergraduate and graduate programs. I act as the primary point of contact for prospective online students. I represent the university during high profile events and to a wide range of constituents and venues ( e.g. college fairs and programs, local, state, and national conferences and events)

As a First Year Experience instructor, I helped incoming students learn about college. I developed programs to help the student transition into a college students and adult. I created a syllabus, assignments, and quizzes. When the students completed the course, they had a better understanding on how to be a successful adult in college.

I worked as the Administrative Coordinator at Florida International University. In this role, I worked with the Dean of Students and University Ombudsman with sexual assault prevention and education on campus. I chaired the It's On Us committee, which is a national campaign to encourage people to work together to stop sexual assault. Also, I worked with Haven, an online sexual assault prevention training program that is required of all incoming students to complete. In addition, I worked with the Panthers Care Initiative to help students become aware of the campus resources that are in place to help them succeed during their college careers.

When I was obtaining my master's in Higher Education and Administration, I worked as the Graduate Assistant for the Women's Center. In my role, I worked as an advisor and supervisor for female and male students on campus. I supervised the student workers and helped them through their personal and professional development. In this position, I worked on various projects including sexual assault awareness and educating men and women about various gender issues. I also created programs to help with leadership development.

I worked as the orientation intern for the Campus Life office at IIT. In my role, I supervised and mentored 18 orientation leaders and aided in their training which included problem solving and critical thinking skills. I also co-coordinated the logistics and management of 5 summer orientation sessions containing 100 participants each. The programs in place were to help admitted students understand the campus and learn about different organizations and activities available to them. At the end of the summer I evaluated New Student and Family Orientations and presented the findings to campus partners at IIT.

Miami,Florida

My placement was in Florida International University. I worked in the Center for Leadership and Service. I was an advisor for the alternative spring break program, helped with the Social Justice Living and Learning Community, and, a liason for community service partners, and organized days of service. During my time as an AmeriCorps Service Member, I helped students get involved with their community and understand the importance of civic engagement.

Master Of Science - Ms, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Activities and Societies: Student Affairs Graduate Association, The Placement Exchange Ambassador

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Students Team Up to Fight Hunger, Intramural sports, and Indian Christian Fellowship

No Degree Acquired

Activities and Societies: Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity and Indian Student Association