Lynn M. Roeder
East Carolina University
212 Mendenhall Student Center
Greenville, NC 27858
252-328-9297
roederl@ecu.edu
121 Pine Branches Close
Winterville, NC 28590
252-215-0164
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Education
Ph.D.
Counselor Education, 1989
State University of New York at Buffalo
Dissertation: The Effects of Physical Attractiveness On Perception
M. Ed.
College Counseling and Student Personnel Services, 1985
State University of New York at Buffalo
B.A.
Psychology, 1983
State University of New York at Fredonia
Professional Experience
Associate Vice Chancellor/Dean of Students
East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
2007 -
In the Student Affairs division, oversees 12 departments which report directly to the Dean of
Students. Responsible for safety and crisis management for students. Responsible for the Student
Affairs division in the absence of the Vice Provost.
Associate Vice Chancellor/Interim Dean of Students
East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
2006 to 2007
In addition to current responsibilities, charged with reestablishing the Dean of Students Office,
which was discontinued in 2000. Responsible for developing a mission, purpose and overall
administration for the office in addition to the responsibilities listed below
Coordinate and administer official University policies. Coordinate the University’s response to
crisis situations that involve students. Serve as a liaison between students, staff, faculty and
administration. Administrative oversight for Center for Counseling & Student Development,
Center for off Campus and Community Living, Disability Support Services, Office of Student
Rights & Responsibilities, Office of Victim Services, Student Health Center
Associate Vice Chancellor for Counseling, Student Health, Disability and Student Development
East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
2003 to 2006
Provides leadership for the Division of Student Life during the absence of the Vice Chancellor.
The Vice Chancellor for Student Life delegates authority to the Associate Vice Chancellor for
Student Life to act on his behalf during periods when the Vice Chancellor is absent from campus.
Acts as a spokesperson on behalf of the Vice Chancellor. In this role, the Associate Vice
Chancellor:
Meets with students and responds to student inquiries on behalf of the Vice Chancellor.
Participates in various Student Life committees as related to student development related topics;
i.e., Healthy Lifestyles, Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Women, Appeals Committee,
and Policy Review and Implementation Subcommittee of ECU’s Alcohol and Other Drug
initiative.
Oversees Counseling Services, Mental Health Services, Student Health Services, Disability
Support Services, Career Services, Student Neighborhood Relations, Student Success, Victim
Advocate and Parent Services. Provides colleagues with current, relevant, and time-sensitive
literature, media tools and professional resources on student development theory that will further
their ability to reach the needs of diverse student population. Assist students in their
developmental progress as individuals by providing appropriate outreach programs and
interventions. Identify specific retention issues related to students' success in college. Develop
new program initiatives that meet the psychological developmental needs of all students at East
Carolina University. Evaluate the current programs being offered for students that address the
psychosocial developmental needs of students. Identify potential partnerships with offices within
student life and academic affairs that will assist students in the transition to ECU, as well as
progression through their collegiate years and beyond. Enhance visibility and viability of the
services offered for students in counseling, health, disability, student neighborhood relations,
career services, student success, parent services, victim advocate and other student development
units. Offer current staff within the unit the opportunity to gain professional development through
on-campus and off-campus training, conference attendance and resource/skill development
opportunities. Evaluate the performance of individual professional staff members. Lead staff in
establishing procedures for evaluating the quality of their work and for providing them feedback
concerning their performance and means of improving.
Grant exceptions for late coarse drops, late withdrawals and retroactive withdrawals. In addition,
grant exceptions to Parental Notification Policy.
COAD 1000 Instructor
Adjunct Faculty
East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
2003 to 2005
EAP Counselor
East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
2002 to 2006
Provide individual counseling services for East Carolina University faculty and staff. Provide
referral services for faculty and staff. This service is provided to faculty and staff as the result of
the elimination of the EAP Counselor in June 2002.
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Counseling, Career and Student Development,
East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
2000 to 2003
Oversee counseling, mental health services and career services. Assist students in their
developmental progress as individuals by providing appropriate outreach programs and
interventions. Identify specific retention issues related to students' success in college. Develop
new program initiatives that meet the vocational and psychological developmental needs of all
students at East Carolina University. Evaluate the current programs being offered for students that
address the psychosocial developmental needs of students. Identify potential partnerships with
offices within student life and academic affairs that will assist students in the transition to ECU, as
well progression through their collegiate years and beyond. Enhance visibility and viability of the
services offered for students in counseling, career and student development units.
Director, The Center for Counseling and Student Development,
East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
1997 to Present
Overall administration and coordination of the Center for Counseling and Student Development.
In collaboration with the staff, development and implementation of policies and philosophy of the
counseling service operation. Coordination, recruitment, training, supervision, development and
evaluation of professional and support staff members. Preparation and administration of budget as
well as submission of annual reports. Coordination, preparation and distribution of counseling
information regarding Center’s programs and services to students, faculty, staff, and the
community. Involvement in University policy formation and psycho-educational program
development, particularly in the areas of personal development, which interfere with successful
academic and personal development.
Staff Counselor, Counseling Center, East Carolina University,
Greenville, North Carolina
1993 to 1997
Staff Counselor/Instructor, Jamestown Community College,
Jamestown, New York
1990 to 1993
Presentations
“Responding to Disasters: Lessons Learned From Hurricanes and Floods”
co-presented at the American College Personnel Association Conference, Washington, DC, 2000.
“The Tricks to Academic Success” co-presented at the American College Personnel Association
Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, 1996.
“Training Faculty and Staff in Dealing with Difficult Students and Referring to the Counseling
Center” co-presented at the Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors,
Snowbird, Utah, 2000.
Publications
Lawson, Edwin D. and Roeder, Lynn M. (1986). Women’s Full Names, Short Names, and
Affectionate Names: A Semantic Differential Analysis. Names, 34:175 -184
Roeder, Lynn M. and Roeder, Lisa M. (1977). On Tour With Donny and Marie & The Osmonds
New York: Grosset and Dunlop, Inc.
Professional Services
ACPA (American College Personnel Association), 1990 to present
AUCCCD (Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors), 1997 to present
Family Violence Program of Pitt County, Board Member, Greenville, North Carolina, 1999 to
2005
NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators), 2004 to present
Licensures
National Board for Certified Counselors
North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
Honors
Nominated for 2007 Women of Distinction Award, East Carolina University, Spring 2007
The Chancellor’s Award for Excellence Program, Devotion to Duty, East Carolina University, Fall
2001
The Chancellor’s Synergy Award, East Carolina University, Spring 2000
Jeff Gersh Staff/Faculty Leadership Award, East Carolina University, Spring 1999
Outstanding Department Award, East Carolina University, Spring 1997
“Way To Go” Award, East Carolina University, Fall 1996