Jordan Priddle jpriddle@ka state.edu – 785.410.4480 5601 Powercat Place, Manhattan, KS 66503 Restorative – Belief – Activator – Developer – Empathy Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life 214 K-­‐State Student Union Manhattan, KS 66506 Dear Search Committee, I was elated to hear that the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is hiring two assistant directors. Having worked as a graduate assistant in this office for the past year, I have the experiences in advising, programming, and recruitment this position requires. Those experiences paired with my professional demeanor and passion for student development make me an ideal candidate. Since I began working for the Office of Greek Affairs this January, a large part of my graduate assistant role has been advising. I advised several members of both the Panhellenic and Interfraternity Council board of directors on academic initiatives, membership recruitment, and educational programs. I co-­‐advised the entirety of the Interfraternity Council with my director last spring, which involved weekly executive meetings, bi-­‐weekly President meetings, and countless office hours working to improve the fraternity experience. This fall I transitioned to co-­‐advising the Panhellenic Council, which brought new challenges. As a co-­‐advisor with another graduate student, I had the responsibility of communicating policies, upholding officer expectations, and navigating the election of the upcoming board. I also have experience advising chapter presidents, as I served as the office liaison for ten chapter leaders. I have ample experience developing educational and leadership programs. As a graduate assistant for the Academic Assistance Center I revamped a 16-­‐week curriculum taught by 20 peer instructors to more than 400 students. I also created and implemented the training for these peer instructors which included professional development, classroom management techniques, as well as the curriculum. This spring I had the opportunity to develop an extra-­‐curricular leadership course for the Office of Greek Affairs. I taught this ten-­‐week course to more than 60 first and second-­‐year Greek students who wanted to develop their conflict resolution skills, address social justice issues, and apply leadership principles to their personal chapters, our campus, and the community. From a week-­‐long retreat to an hour-­‐long program, I have experience planning developmental programs for college students. This August I had the opportunity to coordinate formal sorority recruitment as a professional, having previously managed recruitment on a chapter level as membership vice president. I became proficient in the Release Figure Methodology tool, Campus Director, and was able to communicate its capabilities to chapter advisors and potential new members. Despite the week’s hectic schedule, I remained professional and positive in all interactions with parents, students, and advisors. Late one night I was able to effectively communicate with an angry advisor over the phone by listening to her concerns and then responding with our policies and how she might comply. I also have worked with the Interfraternity Council to develop recruitment programs, such as virtual hang outs and prospective member resources. My in-­‐depth experience with recruitment adds to my qualifications for this position. Finally, my higher education experiences have shaped me into a trustworthy professional, able to build rapport with constituents across functional areas. Working in Greek life, I have had the opportunity to communicate with advisors, housing corporation board members, house directors, current and prospective students, and parents of those in Greek life, all of which have different needs and desires. During my time as a practicum student in the Office of Student Life I worked with a wide variety of campus entities. A perfect example of this would be working with the critical incident response team which brings together student life, general counsel, campus police, an academic college, and others. I have a proven track record of connecting with campus and community stakeholders. I believe that I would bring a positive, experienced presence to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life while continuing to serve all facets of the K-­‐State community in the new role of Assistant Director. Thank you for your time and consideration. Fraternally, Jordan Priddle Jordan Priddle jpriddle@k-­‐state.edu – 785.410.4480 5601 Powercat Place, Manhattan, KS 66503 Restorative – Belief – Activator – Developer – Empathy Education Kansas State University – Manhattan, KS Masters of Science: Counseling and Student Development (Student Affairs) Concentration: Higher Education Administration Kansas State University – Manhattan, KS Bachelor of Science: Family Studies and Human Services Minors/Concentrations: American Ethnic Studies December 2015 GPA: 4.00 May 2013 GPA: 3.93 Higher Education Experience Of#ice of Greek Affairs January 2015 – Present Graduate Assistant • Co-­‐advise the eight-­‐member Panhellenic Council board of directors, their committees, and all sorority initiatives
• Advise Interfraternity Council directors in recruitment, member retention, risk management and academic matters
• Develop a forum for all Greek life partners, advisors, housing corporation board members, and house directors that
includes educational sessions, networking opportunities, and community updates
• Liaison with 10 chapter presidents to promote personal and professional leadership development
• Administer and evaluate an assessment of our 37 chapters' functioning and facilities
• Organize a five-­‐speaker lecture series that focuses on leadership development, member retention, and conflict resolution Instructor • Create and teach a ten-­‐week curriculum for the Greek L.E.A.D.S. extracurricular course designed to equip more than 60 first and second-­‐year Greek students as chapter, campus, and community leaders Academic Assistance Center August 2013 – Present Instructor August 2013 – Present • Teach 3 sections of University Experience course, designed to aid students’ transition from high school to college by covering issues including communication, critical thinking, goal-­‐setting, and college success skills • Develop content for accompanying 50-­‐minute labs, which bridge student success skills and academic material • Responsible for creating inclusive classroom environment for students to discuss concerns and ask questions University Experience Coordinator August 2013 – December 2014 • Conducted redesign of 16-­‐week course curriculum to be taught by 20 instructors to more than 400 students • Collaborated with the Director in application and hiring process of 20 undergraduate peer instructors • Lead 8-­‐week training for peer instructors covering classroom management and instructional techniques • Planed and presented two, 30-­‐minute lectures to more than 400 first-­‐year students on the importance of service learning • Evaluated curriculum through both quantitative and qualitative methods, including 3 surveys and 4 focus groups • Conducted information sessions across campus to promote Academic Assistance Center’s resources, such as tutoring, academic anxiety tips, and study skills Of#ice of Student Life August – December 2014 Campaign for Non-­‐Violence Intern • Assisted 50 students identified as Students of Concern through protocol development and implementation • Provided recommendations for programs, policies, staffing, and resources as a result of evaluating compliance with federal mandates including the Clery Act, Violence Against Women Act, and Title IX • Wrote initial report and conduct additional follow-­‐up for Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) cases addressing disruptive or threatening student behavior • Assessed peer institution’s good-­‐faith compliance actions in Title IX surveys, freshman orientation programs, and bystander education models and compare to K-­‐State efforts • Assisted with development of the Student-­‐Generated Dispute Resolution System proposal, foster-­‐care student resources, and Student Title IX training New Student Services January – May 2013 K-­‐State First Intern • Led student committee that coordinated 2 interactive programs per semester where faculty research was presented in university residence halls • Represented K-­‐State First at 12 K-­‐State recruitment events, reaching 1,000+ potential students and their families • Improved 8 existing New Student Services publications and created 4 additional promotional pieces for K-­‐State First initiatives • Redesigned and implemented 25-­‐item Guide to Personal Success mentor-­‐matching survey to more than 300 professionals, university alumni, and community members • Self-­‐taught CMS and maintained the K-­‐State First website to ensure information was current and accurate Peer Leadership Guide to Personal Success (GPS) August 2013 – Present First-­‐Year Student Mentor • Serve as an academic, professional, and personal role model and mentor for 3 first-­‐year students • Meet 3 times per semester to connect students to resources and encourage campus and community involvement • Utilize student development theory to lead conversations and shape activities K-­State Athletics January – December 2014 Student Services in Intercollegiate Athletics Tutor • Responsible for the academic development of 8 student athletes across 3 different subject areas • Devise and teach study strategies, test preparation, and organizational skills to groups and individuals • Attend yearly trainings addressing diversity issues, learning disabilities, and NCAA compliance regulations Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity, Alpha Kappa chapter August 2010 – May 2014 Chapter President • Responsible for safety and success of 160+ women as the chairman of nine-­‐member Executive Council • Communicated chapter goals to the Alpha Kappa chapter, the National Fraternity, and the local advisory board • Responsible for national Semi-­‐Annual Membership report, Annual Progress report, and monthly President reports • Administered $300,000 budget, distributed among 7+ committee chairs for educational, social, and leadership programs • Led weekly chapter meetings, the officer nomination hearing, and weekly executive board meeting • Oversaw all Alpha Kappa chapter functions, events, and daily activities Membership Vice President Created 1
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organization’s values, and taught recruitment logistics • Implemented 10-­‐day training that met $1,400 budget allotment and resulted in recruitment of 54 new members • Collaborated with the national fraternity, local Panhellenic Council, Greek Affairs, and area alumnae to increase chapter membership, support the Greek community as a whole, and promote the Greek experience at Kansas State Online Learning & Distance Education Global Campus June – August 2014 Student and Faculty Services Intern • Designed qualitative research study to understand experiences of 14 faculty members who participated in a course aimed at improving their online instruction and curriculum design • Assisted Quality Advisory committee in creating the E-­‐Learning Quality Rubric and Checklist • Collaborated with Global Campus leadership and staff to comply with K-­‐State 2025 Strategic Plan benchmarks • Proposed LinkedIn strategy that increased the online activity of 200+ alumni by 10% • Created year-­‐long social media posting calendar with goal of making Global Campus more visible on social media Campus & Community Involvement Student Affairs Graduate Association, member Kansas State Alumni Association, All-­‐University Student Ambassador Student Alumni Board, member College of Human Ecology Student Ambassador August 2013 – Present January – December 2013 January 2013 – May 2014 January – December 2011 Skills: StrengthsQuest Educator certified, proficient in Microsoft Suite, Prezi, and course management system Canvas