Devan Zgleszewski, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

West Chester, Pa

- Develop and assess programs and communications that assist all new students in their transition to college- Create the vision, mission, and strategic direction for the department- Responsible for management, staffing, operation, planning, and approval of all departmental functions- Manage a yearly self-support budget of over $600,000 in addition to all E&G funding sources- Provide the overall strategic vision for NSP, including setting annual goals and direction, identifying short- and long-term goals that align the Office of New Student Programs to the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education, The Association for Orientation Transition and Retention (NODA), and Divisional and WCU strategic plans- Create, evaluate, and assess major programs, services, and desired learning emanating from NSP- Supervise three to four professional staff representing the department- Manage staff responsibilities, including preparing job descriptions, hiring processes, completing performance evaluations, using appropriate resources to address job performance (when necessary), and identifying staff professional development and training needs- Manage the day-to-day functions of the office to ensure appropriate coverage is in place; approve or deny all leave requests to effectively manage the staffing efficiency of the department- Review and approve orientation registration, marketing communication, and scope of the program to meet the needs of new students and their families- Design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive educational and informational orientation and transition program for new students- Identify technology to incorporate in orientation programming and transition to enhance the outcomes of departmental programs and initiatives- Develop and maintain all assessment plans to ensure the quality of the programs, services, and support are above the national standard in assisting new student’s transition successfully

- Execute the logistical planning for all orientation programs organized by the Office of New Student Programs- Plan, implement, and assess summer and mid-year orientation programming targeting all new first-year, transfer undergraduate students, and their families and guests- Coordinate the extensive Part Two Orientation programs required during the move-in weekend for new first-year students- Plan, implement, and assess the New Student Connect networking event for transfer students- Manage Adult Learner Orientation for students over the age of 24 entering college for the first time or returning after a break- Coordinate all new student transition initiatives and programs at the beginning of each semester- Assist with the creation and implementation of the fall Welcome Week programs- Interview, hire, train, mentor, and supervise all graduate student staff and interns for summer, fall, and spring academic terms- Interview, hire, train, mentor, and supervise undergraduate pit crew employees - Assist with the undergraduate paraprofessional staff selection and training- Serve as Chair of the First-Generation Student Programming Committee to educate and celebrate first-generation students- Serve as a member of the Under-Represented Minority Task Force, Student Success and Retention Committee, Violence Prevention Strategic Planning Team, Conduct Advisory Board, and Graduate Strategic Enrollment Management Team- Serve as a member of the Assessment Council with CITI Social & Behavioral Research training and serve as Primary Investigator on Institutional Review Board Orientation bench-marking project with NODA and Campus Labs- Led group investigations for hazing violations and hearing board chair for the Office of Student Conduct

Ewing, Nj

- Developed curriculum for and facilitated Griffin Transfer Orientation Leader program- Advised Class Councils and oversaw large-scale programming initiatives including Senior Send Off, formals, class trips, and festivals - Co-advised Student Government and met weekly with general body/cabinet members to ensure the effective operation of the group- Oversaw the student organization approval process, re-recognition process, and constitution/bylaw updates for all recognized groups- Managed over 230 student organizations and assisted groups with planning events, organization maintenance, and best practices- Planned and executed student organization-focused events including the Fall and Spring Student Organization Fair, Spring Student Organization Awards Reception, Officer Transition Workshops, New Student Organization Onboarding Sessions, Title IX Responsible Employee Advisor Training, and Student Organization Advisor Training- Created the first annual Student Organization Summit for leaders focusing on accountability, resiliency, and transferable skills- Provided individual and group training to organizations focusing on effective leadership skills and organizational management- Managed the oversight and implementation of the Collegiatelink program “Lion’s Gate”- Advised and oversaw the signature event, Homecoming Spirit Week, and served as a member of the campus Homecoming Committee- Coordinated and created programs to support off-campus and commuter students- Supervised the graduate assistant for the Office of Student Involvement, two college enhancement interns, and five student office assistants

- Advised the initiatives and management of over 1,700 Greek members in 35 social, professional, and culturally based fraternities and sororities on campus- Advised the Inter-Greek Council, Panhellenic Association, Unified Greek Council, and Inter-Fraternity Council by meeting weekly with council presidents and attending weekly council meetings- Met with 35 chapter presidents privately on a biweekly basis to discuss trends arising within the organizations and ways to advance the community- Supported and implemented the successful start-up of three new organizations: Beta Theta Pi, Kappa Alpha Psi, and Alpha Phi Alpha- Collaborated with the Anthropology and Sociology Department to host an Archaeolympics event that nurtures an appreciation for human history and evolution encouraging students to think critically about the relationship between past, present, and human diversity- Supervised five student office workers and one graduate assistant who oversaw administrative and logistical tasks within the FSL office- Supervised one professional staff member, Interim Program Assistant for Student Engagement, who oversaw Student Government and assisted the Office of Engagement with large-scale events including Welcome Week, Involvement Fair, and Homecoming Spirit Week- Worked with the Office of Student Conduct to sanction members in the community who violate the student code of conduct and served as a mentor for students going through the conduct process to assist with any process questions or those seeking advice- Oversaw student initiatives on large-scale programming such as Meet the Greeks, Rush TCNJ, New Member Meet & Greet, GOAT Movie Screening, Hazing Prevention Workshops, Emerging Leaders, etc. - Served as co-chair of the campus Marketing and Communications Committee within the Homecoming Steering Committee

Ewing, Nj

- Hired, Trained, and Supervised 12 Griffin Transfer Orientation Leaders during the first year of the program- Created and facilitated Winter Welcome Days evening events and worked with the Director of Student Transitions to complete the schedule- Primary contact for off-campus and commuter students and lead initiatives to further engage this population- Provided assistance in implementing Engagement programs, initiatives, and student services by working alongside the offices of Leadership Development, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Activities, Student Transitions, and the Career Center- Advised the student government class councils and assisted with the planning of unity events, senior week, and large-scale speakers- Headed the training of over 700 individuals introducing Collegiate Link teaching students, faculty, and staff best practices- Created policies and lead marketing initiatives for the Collegiate Link engagement system- Supervised, hired, and trained six engagement student workers and three college enhancement interns - Served as a member of the professional development committee to create programs and events for student affairs professionals to inform their work such as NASPA competencies workshop, book club, and scheduling guest speakers- Served as a member of the homecoming committee planning spirit week events and organizing the student tailgating- Supported the College Union Board with events servicing over 500 students including live speakers, carnivals, holiday celebrations, musical performances, and comedians - Advised Alpha Xi Delta sorority and Order of Omega honor society within the fraternity and sorority life community- Oversaw engagement budgets and finalized check requests, reallocations, and journal entries with the finance department- Assisted the leadership department with the leadership scholarships, leadership conferences, and new student operation lead program

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Policy, Planning, And Administration In Higher Education

Research: Unveiling Sense of Belonging of Lower-Income, First-Generation College Students

Master'S Degree, Counselor Education: Student Affairs/Higher Education

Activities and Societies: President of Chi Sigma Iota

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology