Interview Schedule for Assistant Director, Student Success Center
Candidate Ashley Gard
Friday, Dec. 7
9:00-9:50
10:00-10:50
11:00-11:50
12:00-1:20
1:30-2:30
Search Committee
Open Session
Presentation & Questions—Open to All
Lunch with Members of Search Committee
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Executive Director, Center for Academic Support & Assessment, and
Director, Student Success Center 1114 9 th St. Hall

To obtain a leadership position within higher education utilizing my education, experience, and skills involving student success programs.
Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Indiana State University
Master of Science in Sport Management and Recreation
Edwardsville, IL
May 2009
GPA: 3.4/4.0
Terre Haute, IN
December 2010
GPA: 3.76/ 4.0
Indiana State University
Doctorate of Philosophy in Curriculum, Instruction, Media, and Technology of Sport Management
Terre Haute, IN
Start Date Aug. 2011
Academic Advisor/ Mentoring Coordinator
Academic Opportunity Program
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Supervise mentoring program 400+ students
Terre Haute, IN
Nov 2010-Present
Provide mentoring services to all at risk AOP and ESP students; others upon request
Coordinate monthly mentoring training sessions for current program and programs around campus upon request
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Developed mentoring academic tracking system to keep current and detailed records on mentored students; provide high level of communication between students being mentored, mentors, and their advisors
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Manage 45+ student workers
Manage mentoring budget
Assists student in establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goals
Advise students on academic, career, and personal issues
Identify options for student to satisfy degree requirements
Evaluates and makes recommendations on petitions
Monitor student academic progress
Analyze progress reports from instructors
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Determine eligibility and satisfactory progress toward degree
Identify current and potential needs or problem areas; refer students to appropriate campus resources for assistance; communicates findings to coaches and administrators
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Maintain student files and records; documents all pertinent student information; updates computerized information system regarding changes to student status
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Participate in preparation of orientations and presents academic information to new students and parents during orientation

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Check various forms for accuracy such as grade checks and curriculum changes
Assists in recruitment of potential students by advising them of general academic requirements of a specific college; describes courses; disseminates information regarding registration procedures
Gather and/or calculates necessary information such as GPA's or enrollment statistics; prepares various reports as requested
Operate within FERPA and NCAA regulations
University Instructor Terre Haute, IN
Athletic, AOP and Summer Bridge May 2009-Present
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Provided to all incoming freshman athletes, AOP and summer bridge students
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Aid in development of class syllabus and lesson plans
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Maintain web based materials for University 101 sections
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Monitor student behavior, academics, adaption, and progress
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Communicates any behavior, academics, adaption, and progress issues to coaches and administrators
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Introduce all components of CHAMPS Lifeskills program
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Provide current and growing knowledge of the field
Maintain a positive and controlled learning environment
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Conduct insightful and challenging class periods
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Provide equal standards to all students
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Use MAP-Works to communicate student transition status
Aerobics Instructor
Water and Step Aerobics
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Conduct intense workout class according to participant ability
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Promote all group exercise classes
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Market all personal and institutional based classes
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Display friendly and positive environment
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Motivate and inspire all participants
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Provide aerobic and health advice to participants
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Provide medical care to level of ability
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Conduct strong elements of leadership
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Attend and provide training sessions
Official
Rose Hulman Track and Field
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Display knowledge in all rules
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Conduct fairness to all teams
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Manage a positive competitive atmosphere during competition
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Display organization in conducting meet
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Assist in preparation and cleanup of meets
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Maintain consistency in all meets
Graduate Assistant
Academics for Athletes
Terre Haute, IN
Marshall, IL
May 2009-Present
Terre Haute, IN
July 2010-Present
Terre Haute, IN
May 2009-Nov 2010

Develop individual student academic plans
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Assist in certification of all student-athletes for NCAA and Missouri Valley Conference eligibility (14 sports/300 athletes)
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Advise all student-athletes in regards to sport, academics, and life situations when needed
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Work closely with coaches and staff to enhance academic progress
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Provide statistics, reports, and other necessary forms for programs or activities as needed
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Maintaining all team rosters and athlete contact lists
Maintain a controlled and productive study hall for students
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Manage and monitor student workers
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Mentor incoming freshman, transfer, and/or at risk athletes
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Assist in conducting mentoring training
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Assist in developing mentoring program and graduate assistant manuals
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Act as a student interventionist
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Provide counseling to any and all athletes when needed
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Maintain strong confidentiality skills
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Perform regular grade and class checks
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Perform recruiting meetings for all sports
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Assist in conducting new student orientation
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Assist in conducting and coordinating scholar-athlete banquet
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Assist in student-athlete certification
Attend regular compliance meetings
Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
Banner
DARS
Quark Express Outlook
Recreation Solutions MyISU
Photoshop MAP-Work
College and University Prevention Program Website
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Articles provided to college students as a self-help website
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Provided over 51 articles
July 2011-Present
Staff Representative Terre Haute, IN
Sycamore Student Mentoring Committee (SSAM) May 2011-Present
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Provide guidance to productive discussions
Assist in set-up volunteer activities for committee on campus, in community, and service areas
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Raise funds for mentoring program activities
Monitor committee funds and distribution
Administer productive ideas decided by the committee
Provide all member with professional opportunities
Mentor Student-Athletes Terre Haute, IN

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Provide academic and overall guidance
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Monitor academic progress
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Report any academic issues to necessary administrators and coaches
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Provide necessary counseling to personal ability
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Provide guidance to necessary academic or personally needed resources
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Attend practices and sporting events consistently
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Provide support to other co-curricular events mentees are involved within
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Reinforce NCAA regulations
Nov 2010-Present
Football Merchandise Sales
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Help team sell football jerseys
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Assist in promoting ISU football
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Handout promotional items to fans at events
Terre Haute, IN
Nov 2010-Present
Mary Goodwin Scholarship
National Honor Society
ISU/SIUE Dean’s List
First Year Initiative Program Award
Academic Achievement Award
Committee Involvement
N4A Member
N4A Learning Specialist Committee Member
Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Member
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Sycamore Student Academic Mentoring Committee
Professional Certifications
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CPR/AED
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First Aid
Blood borne and pathogen
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Training and Development Certification
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Foundational Studies Certification
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Expiration Date
February 2012
March 2012
October 2011
Completed November 1, 2011
Completed November 14, 2011