University of Delaware

University of Michigan

Director, Engineering Advising Center at University of Michigan

Detroit, Michigan, United States

EDUC 771: Advising Approaches and Skills, for masters and doctoral students.

Adjunct Lecturer, Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education

- Direct and guide the full array of advising-related programs and activities in the College of Engineering and manage the administrative and operational activities. •	Collaborate with deans, faculty, staff, and students to promote and enhance the quality of academic advising throughout the College and University. •	Supervise the Engineering Advising Center staff.•	Oversee first-year, international and transfer orientation.

Director, Engineering Advising Center

- Served as an academic advisor to undergraduates of all majors and all classes, with a focus on helping freshmen and undeclared students find their academic home. • Assisted students with academic planning, exploring interests, identifying goals, choosing majors, assessing academic progress, connecting with faculty, enhancing study habits and other academic skills, finding opportunities for research and service, applying for grants and fellowships, navigating university requirements and policies, and other aspects of students' academic endeavors.

Stanford University

Academic Advising Director

- Provided individual advising to medical students on student life issues including physical and mental health concerns, personal problems, interpersonal conflicts, and life decisions. • Collaborated with medical students to develop and implement initiatives to promote wellness across all dimensions (intellectual, emotional, social, physical, spiritual, financial, occupational).• Fostered a positive learning environment by tracking incidents of mistreatment and leading interventions to raise awareness of the issue among educators and medical students.

Stanford University School of Medicine

Director for Student Wellness

- Served as an administrator and head facilitator for Rackham’s Summer Institute, an eight-week bridge program for admitted doctoral students from traditionally underrepresented groups.•	Coordinated programming and resources for diverse populations of graduate students including international students, students with children, first generation students, and LGBTQ students. •	Directed planning for Rackham’s orientation event for >1000 incoming graduate students. •	Co-managed the Graduate School Blog.

Student Services Assistant, Rackham Graduate Student Success

- Chaired the planning committee for Fall Re/Connection, the School’s orientation program for incoming graduate students.•	Spearheaded revisions to the School’s student grievance policy in coordination with the Director of Student Affairs and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.•	Developed a proposal for the formation of a Scholastic Standing Committee within the School to identify and intervene with students who are underperforming academically.

Student Services Assistant, School of Education Office of Student Affairs

- Managed the planning and budget for an eight-person research team, which involved leading weekly meetings, delegating work, and overseeing data collection and analysis.•	Conducted qualitative interviews, analyzed interview transcripts, and drafted reports to assess the collegiate experiences influential to students’ learning and development.

Research Assistant, Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education

- Assisted the Director with the administration of the Undergraduate Advising Office including strategic planning, policy revision, and recruitment of new staff.•	Collaborated with academic departments and support services across campus to promote the recruitment, retention, and graduation of undergraduate students in the School of Engineering. •	Developed programs and planned events aimed to enhance students’ academic success and sense of connectedness to each other and to the School.

University of Maryland

Academic Advisor, Engineering Undergraduate Advising Office

- Collaborated with the Assistant Dean to evaluate petitions for exceptions to academic policy and advocate for students experiencing academic difficulty.•	Facilitated Biology Department representation in campus-wide events including commencement, new student orientation, first-year seminars, and open houses.•	Supervised the administrative assistant within the Undergraduate Advising Office.

San Diego State University

Academic Advisor, Biology Undergraduate Advising Office

- Designed and implemented workshops for undergraduate students in residence halls on topics including study skills, career exploration, stress management, and relationships.•	Hired, trained and supervised undergraduate assistants responsible for staffing the Center’s career library. •	Counseled students with personal, academic, and career concerns.

Kerri Wakefield