PATRICIA A. PERILLO, PH.D.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
Doctor of Philosophy: Public and Community Health, 2002
Interdisciplinary program with Counseling and Personnel Services /Human Development
Dissertation: The Influence of Social Norms on Personal Attitudes and Perceptions
of College Student Drinking Behaviors: An Investigation of Substance-Free OnCampus Housing
M.Ed. University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
Master of Education: College Counseling and Student Personnel Administration, 1988
B.A.
University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, 1986
PROFESSIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Vice President for Student Affairs, Division of Student Affairs
Assistant Professor of Higher Education, School of Education
Virginia Tech
August 2012 - Present
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is a land-grant college and the
most comprehensive university in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Virginia Tech enrolls
approximately 31,000 undergraduate and graduate students and manages a research portfolio of
nearly $450 million.
Member of the President’s Academic Council and Provost’s Academic Affairs Council.
Direct reports include members of the Vice President for Student Affairs Council
comprising eight full-time professionals. Indirect supervision of 24 directors of
departments within the division who serve as the Division of Student Affairs Leadership
Team.
Budget development and management of $150 million. Responsible for maintenance
and renovations of over 30% of Virginia Tech’s physical campus to include 47 residence
halls, 10 dining centers, three student centers and more. Oversee 3600 faculty, staff and
student workforce in the division to include 24 departments and 4 administrative units.
Selected Achievements
 Partnered with all eight college deans to develop strategic, intentional and purposeful
academic and student affairs partnerships to advance student learning. Each college has a
signature program housed within the division of student affairs.
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Facilitated the visioning and/or creation of three of Virginia Tech’s living-learning
communities to include Innovate (partnership with the Pamplin College of Business),
Global/International Engagement (partnership with the College of Liberal Arts and Health
Sciences), and Arts (partnership with the College of Liberal Arts and Health Sciences).
Developed and led divisional initiatives related to diversity and inclusion and serve on the
President’s InclusiveVT Executive Committee. In the process of establishing a course to
facilitate intercultural competency with teaching faculty and student affairs educators.
Co-lead Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg Town-Tech community relations and
partnerships meetings and provide leadership for collaborative efforts between university
and community constituents.
Co-lead the architectural design and construction processes for two new residence halls in
the upper-quad for the Corps of Cadets ($100 million); accomplished through participatory
management from vice president for finance, vice president for administration, senior
associate vice president for student affairs and Commandant of the Corps of Cadets.
Serve as a member of the President’s Academic Council, Provost’s Academic Affairs Council,
Provost’s Council, University’s Beyond Boundaries Steering Committee, University Council
Governance Committee, University Commissions as part of University Governance, Arts
Policy Committee, President’s Safety and Security Policy Committee and President’s MultiYear Growth Committee.
Supervise Deputy Title IX Officer and Coordinators for all student sexual misconduct
matters.
Led divisional efforts to cultivate greater capacity to integrate Virginia Tech’s Aspirations for
Student Learning (ASL), defined learning goals, into the work of the Division of Student
Affairs. Steered divisional efforts to operationalize the ASL’s into a curriculum called The
Keystone Experience. Worked on the development of an application for students to
document curricular and co-curricular experiences.
Supported the establishment of a student affairs program for the Center for European
Studies and Architecture in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland.
Supported the establishment of the Residence Life Police Resource Officer program
(community policing model).
Hired an inaugural director of “strengths-based learning” to work with students, faculty and
staff at Virginia Tech who all have access to the StrengthsFinder assessment.
Centralized the financial, technological, assessment, human resource, safety and security,
professional development and communication and innovative technologies operations of
the entire division which reduced costs, increased efficiency, and strengthened service to
students, faculty and staff.
Led presidential Gallup-Purdue Index survey project for Virginia Tech. Surveyed all living
alumni and current undergraduate and graduate students. Responsible for presenting
campus results to Board of Visitors and Virginia Tech community.
Established a robust advancement model within the division of student affairs to include a
Director of Development, Director of Parent and Alumni Relations and Director of
Communications and Innovative Technologies.
Raised $1.6 million in philanthropic gifts to the division of student affairs.
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Associate Dean of Students
Davidson College, Davidson, NC
August 2007 – July 2012
Davidson is a highly selective independent, coeducational liberal arts college for nearly 2,000
undergraduate students and is consistently regarded as one of the top ten liberal arts colleges in
the country.
Reported to the vice president for student life, with a strong dotted line relationship to
the president for matters related to inclusive excellence and alcohol reform. Direct
reports included a staff of eight full-time professionals and 80 student
employees/leaders in these areas: residence life; Greek life; and, multicultural affairs.
Budget development and management of $20 million, including personnel, operations
and capital projects and responsible for maintenance and renovations of 29 physical
buildings on-campus.
Selected Achievements
 Oversaw the architectural design and construction processes for two new residence halls; a
senior apartment complex ($5.4 million) and a 251-bed traditional residence hall ($20.3
million); accomplished through participatory management from vice president for finance
and administration, director of physical plant, chief of police, and chief information officer.
Traditional residence hall opened in fall 2012 as the first-ever sophomore-focused learning
community at Davidson College.
 Led the college strategic planning process, as it related to diversity and inclusion, with
trustees, faculty, students and staff, ultimately resulting in an inaugural Multicultural
House, first-ever director of Multicultural Affairs, and trustee-adopted college diversity
statement.
 Developed learning outcomes for residence life, a residential curriculum based on these
learning outcomes, and assessment measures to document learning within the residential
community. Created intentional learning opportunities within residence halls.
 Led alcohol reform as president-appointed chair of the Alcohol Task Force and chair of the
Alcohol Culture Committee resulting in annual reduction of hospital transports and critical
incidences related to alcohol.
 Established a Community Standards program within residence halls which reduced
damage and vandalism within halls annually.
 Led efforts to develop a 20-year master plan, including review of residential and Greek life
facilities, staffing and fiscal needs.
 Led the Greek Life Recruitment Task Force with students, faculty, staff and advisors to
review current practices and make recommendations to the president for an articulated
recruitment plan for NIC fraternities, NPHC fraternities and sororities, and women’s Eating
Houses that more closely aligned with the college mission.
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Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), Baltimore, MD
July 2004 – August 2007
UMBC is a public, coeducational doctoral/research university with an enrollment of 10,500
undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students.
Reported to the vice president for student affairs, with a strong dotted line relationship
to the president to more closely align the division with academic affairs and enrollment
management to increase student success. Supervised over 25% of divisional staff
including ten full-time professional staff and over 200 student employees/leaders in
these areas: undergraduate and graduate student government; Greek life; leadership
education; civic engagement; student involvement; cultural center; interfaith center;
business services; commuter affairs; transfer student network; student activities; and,
union programs.
Budget development and management of $5 million, including personnel, operations
and capital projects.
Selected Achievements
 Presidential appointment to work closely with the dean of undergraduate education to
create intentional and strategic student and academic affairs partnerships such as first-year
seminars, Introduction to an Honors University, The Study Place, undergraduate study
groups program, and academic integrity initiatives.
 Created vision for and led implementation of the first-ever university Interfaith and Cultural
Centers. Developed budgets for each center, oversaw renovation of spaces, hired new staff
and cultivated campus commitment.
 Chaired the Maryland Charity Campaign, appointed by the president, and exceeded all
financial contributions and participation rates in history of campaign at UMBC
increasing participation rate from 17% to 52%.
 Envisioned, led and institutionalized banner campus programs such as Family Weekend,
Homecoming, Welcome Week/Orientation and Student Recognition Week at a 40-year
old campus that did not formerly have these annual traditions.
 Chaired the university retention assessment committee, working closely with colleagues
in enrollment management and academic affairs, to assess issues related to student
retention and attrition at UMBC.
Director of Student Life
January 2000 – July 2004
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), Baltimore, MD
Selected Achievements
 Transformed campus from a “suitcase” commuter campus to one with an engaged college
life. With a vibrant student life team we revitalized the co-curricular experience and
helped UMBC to be named as one of Newsweek’s “America’s Hot Schools” and named in
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Forbes’ “How to Get Into College” Guide.
Co-directed the construction of a new university commons building (student union; $25
million) and successfully transitioned many departments and vendors into the new
building.
Partnered with faculty in the Departments of Education and Psychology to
develop leadership courses to strengthen students’ co-curricular experiences.
Engaged faculty members to serve as advisors to all student organizations, so they
became essential partners in co-curricular learning; in 2000, there were 140 student
organizations and in 2004 there were 220.
Worked with financial and management advisory services to recreate processes for
budget management that were audit-savvy, and worked with staff to develop educational
sessions on fiscal responsibility for student leaders. In 2000, student organizations were in
significant debt, and in 2004 they had healthy reserve accounts.
Co-Lead, UMBC ADVANCE Grant, Senior Women Administrators Leadership Program
June 2005 – August 2007
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Partnered with vice provost for academic initiatives to develop a leadership program
for senior women administrators as part of UMBC’s commitment to supporting the full
participation and advancement of women in academia.
Presented women’s cohort leadership model at national conferences and published
articles and book chapters about program.
Articulated leadership development model for future cohorts of women leaders; program
still progressing today.
Coordinator, Housing Operations
Graduate Administrative Coordinator
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
September 1996 – September 1999
June 1995 – July 1997
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public, coeducational doctoral/research university
with an enrollment of 26,800 undergraduate and 10,800 graduate students.
Reported to associate director of residence life. Direct reports included a staff of three
full-time professional staff, three graduate assistants and 180 student employees in
these areas: room selection and housing assignments for 7,500 residents; desk
operations for three residential communities; and billing and appeals processes.
Budget management of $100,000 for operating budget.
Selected Achievements
 Awarded department’s Superlative Customer Service Award resulting in leadership
training at the Disney Institute in Orlando, FL.
 Selected member of the department’s Continuous Quality Improvement Committee and
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actively audited all departmental processes and recommended changes to streamline and
improve systems.
Based on performance, invited to serve as the Coordinator for Research and Assessment for
department (September 1999 – January 2000). Led efforts to get over 90% response rates
for surveys and other data collection efforts.
INTERNATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
President
ACPA – College Student Educators International
National Center for Higher Education, Washington, DC
March 2008 – March 2009
Led international higher education association of 10,500 members representing 1,500
private and public institutions from across the U.S. and internationally. Served as vice
president (2007-2008), president (2008-2009) and past president (2009-2010). Served
as board chair for 22 member governing board and supervised the executive director
who managed a staff of 18 employees.
Budget development and management of $4 million, including personnel and
operations.
Selected Achievements
 Worked closely with non-profit legal experts and fund managers to insure legal viability and
fiscal solvency.
 Led board in its first year in new governance structure after members voted on bylaw
change to restructure organization.
 Served on the ACPA and National Association of Student Affairs Professionals Association
(NASPA) professional competencies committee and co-authored a document that
articulated the essential professional competencies for the profession of student affairs.
 Developed and implemented national and international professional development
conferences and leadership development institutes.
 Increased fundraising income and friend-raising through major gifts and corporate
solicitations. Chaired the budget committee and served on ACPA Foundation board.
 Conducted fund raising, marketing, public relations, membership development, and new
program development and volunteer and board relations.
Faculty Lead, Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute
June 2009 – Present
Serve as lead faculty member for five-day educational immersion experience for 75 midlevel managers in student affairs profession. Select faculty, develop institute
curriculum, assess learning, market program, and serve as development officer of
endowed Institute.
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ACPA Educational Leadership Foundation, Board Trustee
March 2008 – March 2013
Served as trustee on board of 501c3 non-profit organization that operated as the
fundraising arm of ACPA. Sought philanthropic gifts to support ACPA’s initiatives
including, the generation and dissemination of knowledge, scholarship, research,
professional development and leadership programs.
ACPA & NASPA Professional Competencies Committee
October 2014 – September 2015
Member & Co-Chair
October 2009 – September 2010
Served as a member of The Joint Task Force on Professional Competencies and Standards,
convened in 2009. Task Force analyzed 19 core documents produced by ACPA, NASPA,
and the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS), and then
proposed a framework that included 10 competency areas. The professional
competencies were adopted as hallmarks and seminal work for the profession. In 20142015, served as co-chair for the Professional Competencies Task Force, formed by ACPA
and NASPA, to review the adopted professional competencies (2010) and recommend
changes as needed. Studied the original document and reviewed scholarly works
published over the previous 10 years that aimed to identify areas of professional
competence in student affairs. Central to this work was consideration of applications of
the competencies to practice, professional development, and the preparation of new
professionals through graduate study.
ACPA & NASPA Consolidation Steering Committee
March 2008 – April 2011
One of six presidents to co-lead a multi-year consolidation process for two
comprehensive student affairs associations with combined membership of 23,000.
Counseled and trained by legal partners, strategists, and consolidation/merger experts.
Assumed primary leadership for change management process, report writing, member
engagement and communication, and process and implementation management.
Fifteen years of prior attempts never got the question of consolidation to member vote;
this process achieved this leadership imperative.
Chair, ACPA 2011 Annual Convention
July 2009 – July 2011
Led all aspects of planning, implementation and evaluation of an international
conference for association with 10,500 members. Selected planning team, provided
vision for convention, and managed multi-million dollar budget. Developed educational
curriculum centered in student learning and based on professional competencies.
Chair, ACPA Governance Task Force & Implementation Teams
March 2004 – July 2006
Examined and evaluated ACPA’s governance structure and considered re-organization
and re-engineering of this structure as a way to improve the association’s service to its
members, the student affairs profession, and the higher education community. New
framework was offered based on member needs, organizational and operational
efficiencies, and the changing landscape of higher education, Members voted to adopt
new structure, creating transformative change within ACPA and higher education.
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ADDITIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Coordinator, Alcohol and Other Drug Peer Programs, University of Maryland Health Center,
College Park, Maryland, September 1992 - June 1995
Psychologist/Intern, Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Washington, DC,
June 1992 - January 1995
Residence Hall Director, Department of Resident Life, State University of New York, Albany,
New York, August 1991 - June 1992
Crisis Counselor, Psychological Services Center, State University of New York, Plattsburgh, New
York, August 1988 - August 1991
Residence Hall Development Coordinator, Office of Campus Life, State University of New York,
Plattsburgh, New York, August 1988 - August 1991
Counselor, Psychological Services Center, State University of New York, Plattsburgh, New York,
August 1988 - August 1991
Stress Management Clinic Supervisor, Psychological Services Center, State University of New
York, Plattsburgh, New York, August 1988 - August 1991
Oncology Support Group Counselor, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Plattsburgh, New
York, September 1989 - May 1991
Career Development Counselor, Center for Counseling and Student Development, University
of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, November 1987 - May 1988
SELECTED UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCES
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Assistant Professor of Higher Education, Virginia Tech, Fall 2012-Present
Serve as a member of the higher education graduate faculty which includes teaching courses, and
participation on dissertation, comprehensive exam, and case study committees.
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Faculty Lead, Student Staff Leadership Institute, Davidson College, Fall 2007 – Spring 2012
Faculty, Co-Lead, Leadership Davidson, Davidson College, Fall 2010 – May 2011
Instructor, Davidson Diversity 101, Davidson College, Fall 2007 – Present
Co-Instructor, Making Meaning: Students’ Spiritual Journey, Department of Education,
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University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Fall 2005
Instructor, First-Year Seminar - Student Success in the University, College of Arts and
Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Fall 2003
Co-Instructor, Resident Assistant Training Class, College of Education, University of
Maryland, College Park, Spring 1997, 1998
Instructor, Drugs in American Society, College of Health and Human Performance,
University of Maryland, College Park, Summer Academic Semesters 1993 – 1994
Instructor, First-Year Student Experience, College of Arts and Sciences, University of
Maryland, College Park, Fall Academic Semesters 1993 – 1994
Instructor, Leadership in Campus Life, College of Arts and Science, State University of New
York, Plattsburgh, Spring Academic Semesters 1989 – 1990
Instructor, Personal Awareness, College of Arts and Science, State University of New York,
Plattsburgh, Fall Academic Semesters 1989 – 1990
Faculty Mentor, First-Year Seminar, College of Arts and Science, State University of New
York, Plattsburgh, Fall Academic Semester 1990
Co-Instructor, Healthy Lifestyles Workshop, Department of Dietetics and Nutrition,
University of Delaware, January 1988 – May 1988
Instructor, Academic Dishonesty Seminar, Dean of Students Office, University of Delaware,
February 1988 – May 1988
Teacher’s Assistant, College of Human Resources, University of Delaware, September 1985
– December 1985
Co-Instructor, Helping Relationships, Center for Counseling and Student Development,
University of Delaware, Winter Academic Semester 1988
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Shushok, F. & Perillo, P.A. (forthcoming, 2016). Imagining the future for student affairs and the
student affairs educator. In N. Zhang and Associates (Ed.) Rentz’s student affairs practice in higher
education. (4th edition). Springfield, IL: Thomas Publisher LTD.
Hirt, J.B., Frank, T.E. & Perillo, P.A. (forthcoming, 2016). Staffing and supervision. In Torres, V.B,
Jones, S.B. & Schuh, J. (Ed.) Student services: A handbook for the profession (6th edition).
Hoboken, JJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Co-Author, (2015). Professional competency areas for student affairs practitioners. A joint
publication between the American College Personnel Association and the National Association
of Student Personnel Administrators.
Shushok, F. & Perillo, P.A, (2014). Personal exploration and national trends: The future for
students of all faith backgrounds. In J. L. Small (Ed.) Making meaning: How student affairs came
to embrace spirituality, faith, religion, and life purpose. Washington, D.C.: ACPA Books.
Perillo, P.A. (2011, August). What forms would supervision take to model inclusive, learning-
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oriented practice? In P.M. Magolda & M. B. Baxter-Magolda (eds.). Contested issues in student
affairs: diverse perspectives and respectful dialogue. (pp.419-430). Herndon, VA: Stylus
Publishing, LLC
Co-Author, (2010). Professional competency areas for student affairs practitioners. A joint
publication between the American College Personnel Association and the National Association
of Student Personnel Administrators.
Perillo, P.A., Calizo, L., Fey. C., Hadfield, J., & Hoffman, D. (2006, March). Personal agency, civic
engagement and the intentional enchantment of campus life. Pre-Convention workshop at the
Annual Meeting of the American College Personnel Association.
Perillo, P.A., Hadfield, J., Hoffman, D., Lee, D. & Rivkin, M. (2006, January) Personal agency, civic
engagement and the intentional enchantment of campus life. Panel presentation at the Annual
Meeting of the Association of American Colleges & Universities, Washington, DC.
Hoffman, D., Perillo, P.A., Hawthorne-Calizo, L., Hadfield, J., & Lee, D. (2005, November/
December). Engagement vs. participation: A difference that matters. About Campus 10, 10-17.
Perillo, P., Hadfield, J., Hoffman, D., & Lee, D. (2004, January). Making Civic Empowerment A
Whole-Campus Enterprise. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of
American Colleges & Universities, Philadelphia, PA.
Perillo, P., Ferne, M., & Soldner, M. (2000, April). Theory meets practice: Enhancing
leadership development through student employment. Paper presented at the Annual
Meeting of the American College Personnel Association, Washington, DC.
Perillo, P. & Soldner, M. (1999, April). Marrying student development and health education: An
effective, measurable partnership. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American
College Personnel Association, Atlanta, GA.
Soldner, M., & Perillo, P. (1999, April). Shaping student leaders: Meeting the challenge for
non-traditional leaders. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American College
Personnel Association, Atlanta, GA.
SELECTED UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES
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Beyond Boundaries, Presidential Appointment to Steering Committee, Virginia Tech, Fall
2015 - Present
InclusiveVT, Presidential Appointment to Executive Council, Virginia Tech, Spring 2015 Present
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President’s Safety and Security Policy Committee, Virginia Tech, Fall 2012 – Present
University Council, University Governance, Virginia Tech, Fall 2012 – Present
Davidson College Greek Life Recruitment Process Reform, Fall 2011 – Spring 2012
Davidson College, President’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion, Fall 2010 – Spring
2012
Davidson College, Diversity and Inclusivity-in-Action Committee, Chair, September 2007 –
Spring 2012
Davidson College, Diversity and Inclusivity Strategic Planning Committee, Chair, January 2010
– August 2011
Davidson College, President’s Task Force on Alcohol, Chair, November 2007 – August 2008
Davidson College Alcohol Culture Committee, Chair, August 2008 – August 2011
UMBC 40th Anniversary Celebration - Exceptional By Example, Co-Chair, January 2005 –
October 2006
UMBC Retention Assessment Committee, Co-Chair, January 2005 – July 2007
UMBC Committee for Culture and Diversity, Chair, January 2004 – July 2007
American College Personnel Association, Convention Planning Team, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009,
& 2011
UMBC, Presidential Student Involvement Council, 2000 – 2003
UMBC, Student Affairs Advisory Council, 2000 – 2007
American College Personnel Association, Directorate Chair, Alcohol and Other Drug Issues
Commission, 1999 – 2001
University of Maryland, College Park, Continuous Quality Improvement Committee,
Department of Residential Life, 1997 – 1999
University of Maryland, College Park, Family Weekend Committee, Co-Chair, 1993 – 1995
University of Maryland, College Park, Coalition for Advancement of Women in Health
Education, 1992 – 1995
New York Governor’s Appointee, Council on Women and Highway Safety, regional
coordinator, 1989 – 1991
New York Governor’s Appointee, Task Force on Rape and Sexual Assault, regional
representative, 1988 – 1991
State University of New York at Plattsburgh, President’s Sexual Harassment Committee,
Chair, 1988 – 1991
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Presented over 500 presentations and keynote speeches over the past 25 years with a focus
on leadership, wellness, supervision, change and transition management, diversity and
inclusivity and organizational development.
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HigherEd Live.Com, Monthly Webcast – Student Affairs Professional Competencies, May
2015
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ACPA – College Student Educators International, Annual Convention, Higher Ed Live.Com –
Idea Generator, March 2015
ACPA – College Student Educators International, Annual Convention, Immunity to Change,
March 2015
Maryland Student Affairs Conference, Keynote – Power of Student Affairs Educators,
February 2015
New York State College Personnel Conference, Keynote – The Role of Student Affairs
Educators, October 2014
Monroe Community College, Keynote - Authentic Leadership, May 2012
University of South Carolina, Keynote - Professional Competencies, May 2012
ACPA Webinar Series, If Not Now, When? Student Affairs Educator’s Role in Promoting
Religious/Secular Pluralism, February 2012
Arizona State University Graduate Program, Teleconference Class Instruction – Professional
Development, Spring 2009-2012 (Dr. Keith Humphrey)
Miami University of Ohio Graduate Program, Class Instruction via SKYPE, Spring 2012 (Dr.
Peter Magolda)
Utah NASPA, Region V, Keynote – Scholar-Practitioner Leadership, October 2011
Faculty Lead, LeaderShape Institute, Champaign, IL, Spring 2003 - 2011
Davidson College Chidsey Center for Leadership Development, Empowerment, Fall 2008 –
2011
San Francisco State University, Consulting – Organizational Change and Transition
Management, July 2010 & January 2011
Maryland Student Affairs Conference, Graduate Student Case Study Judge, 2006 – 2011
Western Association of College and University Housing Officers-International, Keynote –
Scholar-Practitioner Leadership and Plenary Session – Organizational Change and Transition
Management, July 2010
Michigan State University Graduate Program, Class Instruction via SKYPE, Fall 2010 (Dr.
Matthew Wawzyrnski)
Davidson College, Alumni Weekend, Keynote – This I Believe, April 2010
Georgia College Personnel Association Annual Conference – Keynote – Leading from Within,
February 2010
Maine Association of Student Affairs Professionals – Keynote – This I Believe & Plenary
Session – Organizational Change and Transition Management, October 2009
Arizona Division of Student Affairs Professional Development Conference, Value Centered
Leadership, April 2009
Minnesota College Personnel Association Annual Conference, Keynote – Value Centered
Leadership, March 2009
Missouri, College Personnel Association Annual Conference, Keynote – Professional
Competencies, February 2009
North Carolina State University Graduate Student Conference, Keynote – Professional
Journeys, January 2009
Ohio College Personnel Association Annual Conference, Keynote – Ethical Leadership,
January 2009
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Maryland College Personnel Association Annual Conference, Keynote – This I Believe,
November 2008
North Carolina Personnel Association Annual Conference, Keynote – Value Centered
Leadership, November 2008
New York College Personnel Association Annual Conference, Keynote – Professional
Competencies, October 2008
Massachusetts College Personnel Association Annual Conference, Keynote – This I Believe,
October 2008
South Carolina College Personnel Association Annual Conference, Keynote – Value Centered
Leadership, September 2008
Caribbean Tertiary Level Personnel Association, Keynote – Student Affairs Scholarship and
Implications for Caribbean Students and Plenary Sessions – Professional Competencies and
Value Centered Leadership, June 2008
Consultant and Invited Speaker for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 1999-2003
SELECTED NATIONAL CONFERENCES
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American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Convention, 1988-2015
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Conference, 2003-2014
Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), 2006
American Public Health Association Conference, 1992-1997
FIPSE Regional Conferences, Washington, D.C., 1992-1995
Interagency Committee on Smoking and Health, Annual Meeting, December 1992-1993
Office of Substance Abuse Prevention Conference on Perinatal Care, July 1992
NASPA Teleconference on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Student Needs, January 1992
NASPA Teleconference on Racism, March 1991
NYS Alcohol and other Drugs State Conference, Albany, New York, April 1990
Procrastination and Fear of Failure, SUNY-Plattsburgh, February 1990
Residential Life Issues, SUNY-Cortland, February 1990
Drugs and Alcohol in the Work Place, Albany, New York, May 1989
Rational and Emotive Therapy, SUNY-Plattsburgh, April 1989
Grief Workshop, Hospice, Plattsburgh, New York, March 1989
NASPA Teleconference on Date Rape, February 1989
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
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Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
ACPA-College Student Educators International
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
International Leadership Association
Maryland College Personnel Association
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PATRICIA A. PERILLO, PH.D.
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North Carolina College Personnel Association
American Public Health Association
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL HONORS
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President Charles Steger Service Award, Student Government Association, Virginia Tech,
Spring 2014
Esther Lloyd-Jones Professional Service Award, ACPA-College Student Educators, Spring
2013
ACPA Diamond Honoree for Service to Higher Education, Spring 2006
Phi Kappa Phi, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Fall 2003
Golden Key National Honour Society, Staff Inductee, University of Maryland, Baltimore
County, Spring 2002
Directorate Chair, Alcohol and Other Drug Issues Commission, ACPA, 1999 - 2001
Superlative Customer Service Award, Department of Resident Life, 1997, Recipient of
comprehensive professional training seminar at the Disney Institute
Outstanding Service Award, Department of Resident Life, 1996 - 1997
Phi Alpha Epsilon, Health and Human Performance Honorary Society, 1996
Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honorary Society, faculty inductee, 1989
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