Meleina A. Sega 3341 Gerrard Avenue Eau Claire, WI 54701 (715) 379-7872 mobile segama@uwec.edu Education Education Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) in Career and Technical Education, University of Wisconsin-Stout, expected 2009 Concentration: Professional Education; Dual program emphasis: Program development and evaluation; Leadership and supervision Master of Science (M.S.) in Training and Development, University of Wisconsin Stout, 2006 Thesis topic: Training and needs assessment technique improvement in customer service through a field observation study Family Service Credentialing, Eau Claire Area School District, 2005 Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Services, University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2001 Concentration: Communication Grants Contributor - Springboard: Math Summer Program; Closing the Achievement Gap, University of Wisconsin System - Office of Academic Diversity and Development, funded $51,000 for FY08/09 Contributor – Pre-College: Reach for Excellence Summer Program and Pre-College: Youth Excellence Program - Year-round, Department of Public Instruction (DPI), funded $85,800 for FY 07/08/09 Proposals Student Technology Fee for renovations and upgrades to the student lab and technology resources in the Multicultural Student Services Office, University of Wisconsin-Stout, funded $14,500 for FY 07/08 Contributor (advisor capacity) – Cultural Activities Fund for Black Student Union to attend National Black Student Union Conference, University of Wisconsin-Stout, funded $2,500 for FY07/08 Contributor – STOUTWard Bound: Summer bridge program for incoming minority freshman, University of Wisconsin-Stout, funded $8,500 FY07/08, funding encumbered $12,500 FY08/09 1 Professional Experience Educational Administration Recruiter and Advisor, Teacher Education Program in the College of Education and Human Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI. 2008 – current Recruitment: Demonstrate multiple multicultural competencies in working with students and families Develop and focus on regional recruitment strategies and devise a long range recruitment plan to be incorporated into the Teacher Education Program strategic plan Demonstrate competencies/knowledge of K-12 education Demonstrate ability to navigate cultural aspects of communities of color Assist the admissions office with targeted recruitment of students of color Understand the programs in mathematics, science and special education Retention: Devise mechanisms by which the needs and concerns of students of color and those seeking licensure in critical needs areas are communicated to administration/faculty in the Teacher Education Program Work with campus offices to develop specific targeted retention programs for teacher education candidates Collaborate across departments to address obstacles for students interested in the teaching profession Program Development: Work with academic services to develop programs specific for education majors Develop workshop and presentations about the “teaching experience” Develop a pre-college program specifically directed at middle and high school students interested in the teaching profession Develop a marketing and promotion plan for multicultural individuals interested in the teaching profession Develop a marketing and promotion plan for individuals interested in the teaching profession in the critical needs areas of special education, mathematics and science Acting Director of Multicultural Student Services, University of WisconsinStout, Menomonie, WI. 2007 – 2008 Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Services, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI. 2006 - 2008 Serve as the office administrator, including the day to day operations of the Multicultural Student Services Office (MSSO), coordinate grant funding and office budgets, 2 responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation and coordination of programs designed for student persistence to graduation, which includes recruitment, retention and graduation specific programs and initiatives with a focus on Education and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. I also serve as the campus Multicultural/Disadvantage Coordinator and in a dual role capacity as the Acting Director and Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Services Office. Campus Multicultural/Disadvantage Coordinator: Responsible for, in collaboration with other institutional offices, for advancing the objectives set forth in Stout’s Institutional Plan 2008 Experienced in race/ethnic policies and practices, bringing expertise to issues that affect the day-to-day and long-term success of Plan 2008 Serve as an official campus representative of Plan 2008 and is instrumental in the development and implementation of campus-based diversity policy Participate in the development and implementation of Inclusive Excellence Participate in the Equity Score Card project Administrative Responsibilities: Supervise the day-to-day activities of MSSO Advised the Dean of Students regarding MSSO services and retention efforts Provide strategic direction for the MSSO and promote their role in the Student Services Division Responsible for planning and implementing programs and initiatives Establish and maintain management information processes and procedures for assessment and program evaluation Train, supervise, and evaluate staff and student employees Oversee the annual operating budget, grants and foundation activities Oversee Advanced Opportunity Program and Lawton Undergraduate Minority Retention Grant and specific grants and scholarships including application process, awards, and appeals Draft policies, procedures and guidelines as they relate to MSSO Website maintenance Survey development, administration and assessment; data collection Serve on campus committees to represent the interests of the department Provide leadership for the university initiatives related to ethnic minorities Assume all duties and responsibilities of the director of MSSO in the absence of the director Recruitment: Meet with prospective and newly recruited minority students, including re-admitted students and their families providing information about admission criteria, programs, registration, community resources and referrals Direct involvement with new recruit cohorts in follow-up and completion of application, registration, eligibility and program packets Host luncheons for incoming freshman minority students and their families 3 In collaboration with the Admission Office; visit high schools, attend college fairs, host campus visits, attend Pre-view Days In collaboration with First Year Advising; attend information fairs, freshman registration, and orientation activities Coordinate orientation programs for first year, transfer students and their families Coordinate and host the Multicultural Pre-View days on campus Retention: Development and utilization of a student of color retention plan; Academic Success Plan; Early Intervention Program Advocate and liaison for student Monitor student academic progress through data collection and analysis Monitor student academic progress in collaboration with first year advising, program directors and professors Coordinate first year initiatives; STOUTWard Bound, Link Crew Coordinate upper-class initiatives; STOUTWard Bound Mentor Program, Diversity Integrated with Academics and Leadership, Project Teach Coordinate Leadership Opportunities; American Multicultural Student Leadership Conference, National Black Student Union Conference, United Council Conferences, Wisconsin Alliance for Minority Participation Symposiums Develop a mentoring program which links faculty, alumni and minority students together to increase student success while matriculating through Stout Outreach to students; on-campus, commuter and on-line learners Multicultural Programming: Coordinate targeted email communications to students of color promoting multicultural programming Launch programs that work to identify, develop, and sustain leadership development of ethnic minority students Serve as a campus-wide resource for university departments and community organizations Coordinate and host the Annual Multicultural Student Recognition Banquet Coordinate and host the Annual Minority Alumni Involvement Network Reception Coordinate and supervise the Annual American Multicultural Student Leadership Conference Coordinate the Annual Wisconsin Alliance for Minority Participation (WiscAMP) Scholars Student Symposium Coordinate Project Teach grant and related activities, including conferences and Summer Institute Student Advising: Provide academic and personal advisement for minority students and their families providing information about grading criteria, benchmarks, registration, financial aid, records and registration, extracurricular activities, housing, athletics 4 Provide academic support services for minority students such as; tutorial, academic advising, proctoring, personal counseling, academic performance monitoring, financial aid matters, mentoring, being an advocate and liaison for minority students Develop and monitor an early-warning academic alert program Monitor at-risk student of color by meeting and communicating with them on an ongoing basis, meet with Academic Success Plan students (probation students) at least five times per semester Assess student learning, develop and maintain personal education plans with students Oversee implementation of the advisor-trac system for tracking and reporting student contact information Meet with AOP and LUMRG recipients at least once per term Relate with students and staff of diverse cultural, social and educational backgrounds Director of Pre-College Programs, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI. 2006 - 2008 Responsible for the recruitment and coordination for the Reach for Excellence and Youth Excellence Program programs including the development, implementation, and coordination of classes, workshops, programs, activities and enrollment management of the program. Administrative Responsibilities: Train, supervise, and evaluate staff, student employees, field experience students, advanced practicum students and volunteers Coordinate grant funding activities and maintain program budget Coordinate the implementation of Blumen software program Oversee certification of recruitment and verification of attendance to Department of Public Instruction and Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Programs including application process and awards Oversee annual performance report to UW System Direct involvement with support units of the camp and campus community such as advisement center, career services, housing, dining services, financial aid, faculty, Stout Adventure Recruitment: Develop and implement a recruitment plan that cover the state of Wisconsin and targeted areas of Minnesota Recruit students by visiting high schools, attend pre-college fairs, contact previous and self-identified interested students Collaborate with System Pre-College Directors Gear Up, Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search, People Program and Quest to recruit and accept eligible students Programming: Coordinate counselor training Coordinate weekly programs and activities 5 Coordinate transportation to and from campus Coordinate weekly program and activities such as; class schedules, workshops, on and off campus extracurricular activities and field trips Facilitate workshops for pre-college students Develop and implement year round outreach for participants Develop and implement afterschool programming in local area schools Carry out daily planned activity programs for youth participants both academic and enrichment Student Organization Advisor – Black Student Union, University of Wisconsin –Stout, Menomonie, WI. 2007 - 2008 Serving in a voluntary capacity, as advisor my role is to provide guidance, direction, advice, and continuity to the members of the organization. Maintain an awareness of the activities and programs sponsored by the student organization Meet with the officers of the student organization on a regular basis to discuss upcoming meetings, long-range plans, goals and problems of the organization Attend general meetings and executive board meetings as often as schedule allows Provide direction in the area of parliamentary procedure Assist the organization treasurer in monitoring expenditures and fundraising activities to maintain an accurate and up-to-date account ledger Assist in new officer training Maintain contact with the Involvement & Leadership staff to assist promotion of leadership development programs and the compilation of student organization data Explain and clarify policies and procedures that apply to the organization (i.e. Organization Code of Conduct, SSA Spending Guidelines) Inform organization members of those factors which constitute unacceptable behavior on the part of organization members, and the possible consequences of said behavior Family Services Coordinator, Eau Claire Area School District, Eau Claire, WI 2005-2006 Serve as the direct contact for minority and socio-economically disadvantaged nontraditional/parents seeking to enter higher education Develop, plan and direct community programs and services that address the special needs of prospective and continuing non-traditional age students/parents from minority and/or disadvantaged backgrounds Meet with prospective non-traditional students/parents, providing information about higher education/technical college admission criteria, registration processes, programs, continuing education, and financial assistance Provide and participate in orientation programs targeted to new and returning minority and low income non-traditional students/parents Assist with directing to resources which provide career counseling and career development programming for low income non-traditional students/parents. 6 Provide advocacy for continuing non-traditional student/parents, including support and information for academic and personal concerns Coordinate the development and production of Nontraditional-Parent publications and the web-site for the ELP parent/students Communicate with individuals via electronic mail and face to face on a regular basis providing follow-up, networking and problem solving Facilitate workshops and seminars for parents, children and families Intake for new families Disseminate information to the community and district about the characteristics and needs of minority, low-income disadvantaged, non-traditional student parents Advisor-Peer Mentor Facilitator, Lac Courte Oreilles Community College, Hayward WI. 1991-1993 Advisor for undeclared students, conditional students, and high school specials; monitor their academic progress and assist those who encounter academic difficulty. Assign Peer Mentors to assist with progress monitoring Provide all students with accurate information about institutional academic programs, policies, and procedures Provide individual and group career/major counseling for students Maintain accurate records of advising contacts and related pertinent data Support other units in the coordination and delivery of advising to special populations Provide training and up-to-date information to faculty advisors, including orientation advisors, in issues related to advising and the use of technology in advising, through programming and personal contact Plan and provide programs for students and other institutional offices Networking where appropriate Business and Industry Lead Agent, Mesaba Airlines- Northwest Airlink, Eau Claire, WI 1997-current Customer Service: 1997-current Direct, coordinate and organize multi-faceted tasks in Customer Care and Services training through problem solving, computer literacy and strong communication skills Interact with diverse populations daily Ground Security Coordinator: 2001-current Ensure the application of security measures for each departing flight Trainer – Luggage System, World tracer: 2001-2004 Coordinate, develop and implement onsite training program Screening Supervisor: 2001-2003 7 Responsible for implementing FAA-AOSSP screening procedures and the persons and accessible property screening procedures and checked baggage screening procedures at the screening locations Deicing Coordinator: 2000-2003 Provide training and evaluations for employees on the deicing/anti-icing policy and procedures through computer based training and one-to-one training sessions Publications: Contributor, Multicultural Student Services Office Needs Assessment, March 2008 Multicultural Students Services Newsletter o January 2008, V. 1 o February 2008, V.2 o March 2008, V.3 o April, V.4 o May, V.5 Eau Claire 4 Tomorrow (EC4T)/Head Start Newsletter o May 2006, V. 9 o April 2006, V. 8 o March 2006, V. 7 o February 2006, V. 6 o January 2006, V. 5 o December 2005, V. 4 o November 2005, V. 3 o October 2005, V. 2 o September 2005, V. 1 Certifications: Dangerous Goods Category 1, 1999-current (annual recertification) Ground Security Coordinator, 2001-current (annual recertification) Assistance Support Services Incorporating Specialized Teams, 1999-2002 Professional Development: Building Bridges: An Adult Student Services Workshop, 2008 Transforming Our Practice for a Successful College Pipeline, 2008 Cultural Diversity in the Curriculum: Sharing Ideas and Best Practices across the UW System, 2008 American Student Services Leadership Conference, 2007 40 Developmental Assets for Middle Childhood, 2006 Professional Growth and Development, 2006 Collaborating Within the Community, 2006 Tools for Managing the Job, 2006 Supporting Adults in the Parenting Role, 2006 Family Involvement, 2006 Family – Centered Practices – The Agency Perspective, 2006 Child Abuse and Neglect, 2005 8 Learning Type Measure, 2005 Domestic Violence, 2006 Housing Assistance and Homeless Havens, 2006 Nutrition, 2006 Dealing with Domestic Abuse in the Hmong Culture, 2005 Brain Development, 2005 Multicultural Awareness, 2005 Families with Special Considerations, 2005 Roles and Boundaries, 2005 Working with High Stress and Conflict in Families, 2005 Empowering Strategies to Support Families, 2005 Empowerment – The Broad Perspective, 2005 Understanding and Supporting the Family Ecologically, 2005 Relationship-Based Communication, 2005 Family Resiliency, 2005 Understanding Family Systems, 2005 Looking at Personal Values and Beliefs, 2005 Assistance Support Services Incorporating Specialized Teams, 1999-2002 Training Networking Tracks o Involving Parents in More Than Just Family Services, 2001 o Parent Involvement in Child Development and Education, 2001 o Parent Involvement in Health, Nutrition and Mental Health Education, 2001 o Parent Involvement in Community Advocacy, 2001 o Parent Involvement in Transition Activities, 2001 o Parent Involvement in Home Visits, 2001 o Community Partnerships, 2001 o Transition Services, 2001 WHSA Training Sessions o Awareness: A Journey, 2000 o Reflective Practice Model, 2000 o Organizational Support : Ecological Considerations, 2000 Eau Claire Area School District Head Start Child Mental Health Plan, 2000 Eau Claire Area School District Head Start Disabilities Plan, 2000 Workshops Conducted: Learning Community Summer Institute: 2008 o STOUTWard Bound Learning Community Advising Institute: Today’s student – Fostering Resiliency: 2008 o Rethinking race/ethnicity through a different lens o “Me, My Race & I” Pre-College: 2007, 2008 o Roles and Expectations: Policies and Procedures o Training Sessions: Job Duties and Responsibilities – What is a mentor? American Multicultural Student Leadership Conference Participants: 2007, 2008 o Abstract Writing o Presentation Development 9 ELITES Academy: 2007 o Purpose and Goal, August 2007 o Importance of Networking, November 2007 STOUTWard Bound: 2007, 2008 o Student Support Services in Higher Education; Access Stout, Advisement Center, ASPIRE, Career Services, D2L, Dean of Students, Financial Aid, Multicultural Student Services, Registration and Records, Student Organizations Eau Claire Area School District: 2005-2006 o Parent Education Workshops; Budget Management, Career Opportunities, Community Resources, Daily Routines and Consistency, Higher Education, Literacy, Hmong Culture, Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles, The Importance of Parent Involvement, Date with Dad Series; Flying High, Fall Harvest, NASCAR, Quality Time Committee Involvement: UW-Stout o Chair, Advisor Search and Screen, 2008 o Equity Scorecard, 2007 - 2008 o Beyond Plan 2008 – Next Steps, 2007 - 2008 o Chancellors Cultural Activities Funds, 2007 - 2008 o Dean of Students Leadership Team, 2007 - 2008 o Diversity Education Committee, 2007 - 2008 o Minority Student Scholars Program, 2007 - 2008 o AOP/LUMRG, 2006 - 2008 Southeast Asian Steering Team - CVTC, 2006 - 2008 Minority Faculty and Staff Network Member, 2006 - 2008 School Improvement – Eau Claire Area School District (Putnam Heights Elementary), 2001-2002 Mission Statement Development – Eau Claire Area School District (Head Start), 2001 Parent Advisory Council – Eau Claire Area School District, 2000 Policy Council, Budget Chair–Western Dairyland, 1998-2001 Policy Committee, President – Eau Claire Area School District (Head Start), 19982001 Volunteer Service: Eau Claire Area School District, 1998-current o Memorial High School Parent Volunteer – football, 2008-current o Delong Middle School Parent Volunteer, 2004-current o Putnam Heights Elementary Parent Volunteer, 1998-current Chair - Battle of the Books, 2002-2006 Staff Appreciation, 2003-2006 Terrific Tuesdays – Popcorn Tuesdays, 1999-2006 Classroom Reading Groups, 2000-2005 Classroom Coordinator, 2001-2002 Labels for Education Coordinator, 1999-2002 10 Parent Teacher Association, 1998-current Diabetic Association, 2002-current Girl Scout’s of Indian Waters, 2000-2008 o Parent Volunteer 2001-2008 o Troop Leader, 2000-2002 Eau Claire Area Youth Sports, 1997-current o Eau Claire Air parent volunteer, 2007-current o Eau Claire Babe Ruth parent volunteer, 2006-current o Bat Girls softball parent volunteer, 2006-2008 o Eau Claire Mustangs parent volunteer, 2002-2008 o YMCA youth football parent volunteer, 2002-2008 o Eau Claire Americans parent volunteer, 2001-2008 o YMCA youth basketball parent volunteer, 1999-2008 o Eau Claire Americans - Baseball Coach, 2004 o YMCA Marlins parent volunteer, 2002-2004 o Eau Claire City Parks and Recreation parent volunteer, 1997-2002 o AYSO parent volunteer, 1997 Eat and Win Campaign, 2005 YMCA, 2001-2003 o Kids Corner and Kids Zone o Little Tikes o Kids of Steel Triathlon Specialized skills and knowledge: Relevant experience working with American Ethnic minorities Excellent interpersonal communication skills Knowledge of current trends in multicultural programming in post-secondary education Experience in research, writing and directing grants Knowledge and experience with technology; Blog, Internet, Learn @ Stout (D2L), Blackboard, Contribute, Blumen, Datatel, Peoplesoft, Data warehouse, My Blugold, Bridge, Microsoft: outlook, word, excel spreadsheet, power point, access 11