Matthew K. Vetter
Education
B.A., Psychology, Transylvania University, Lexington, KY
 Graduated cum laude
 Minors in Music and History
M. Ed., Counseling and Personnel Services, College Student Personnel, University of
Louisville, Louisville, KY
 3.93 GPA
2009
2011
Employment
Assistant Director, Denison University
2013-present
 Enhance campus organizations through training, oversight, and development
 Advise the University Programming Board, student government Finance Committee
and Rules Committee.
Residence Life Coordinator, Bellarmine University
2011-2013
 Oversaw international student housing and sorority housing, coordinating targeted
program planning and implementation directed towards learning outcomes for
student subpopulations
 Re-established the Residence Hall Association (RHA), recruiting over twenty officers
in competitive elections and overseeing its growth to one of the campus’ largest
student organizations
 Supervised a graduate intern and eight Resident Assistants (RAs)
 Adjudicated student conduct hearings, assigned disciplinary sanctions, and
processed conduct records
GA for the Student Activities Board, University of Louisville
2009-2011
 Supervised three Student Activities Board (SAB) Executive Directors and 12 SAB
committee chairs and vice-chairs
 Assessed participant demographic data and learning outcomes at over 250 annual
programs and developed detailed reports
 Planned and facilitated officer selection and training retreats focused on
programming and leadership skills
Graduate Intern for Greek Life, Indiana University Southeast
2010
 Advised the Greek Council and Panhellenic Council
 Initiated programs and policies to educate members and reduce risks
Southeast Regional Orientation Workshop Intern, University of Louisville
2010
 Coordinated graduate student programs and social media
Futuresquest Mentor, North American Interfraternity Council (NIC)
2008
 Led emerging fraternity leaders in building a values-based fraternal experience
ACUHO-I Internship in Residence Life, Emory University
2008
 Developed fall training programs and developed crisis management procedures
Refereed Publications
Vetter, M. K. (2011). “Fraternity and Sorority Thriving: A residential perspective.” Oracle:
the research journal of the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors. 6(2), 54-74.
Presentations
Chong, J. & Vetter, M. K. (2013, March). “Round Table: Achieving Success in International
Student Housing.” College Student Educators International (ACPA), Las Vegas, NV.
Vetter, M. K. (2013, Feb.). “9 myths about college housing, residence life, dining, and
just about everything else in campus life.” Assumption High School Mission Day,
Louisville, KY.
Roberts, A., Vetter, M. K., & Koeppe, J. (2012, November). “Round Table: Diversifying Your
Student Leadership: Including ALL students within the leadership process.” College
Personnel Association of Kentucky (CPAK), Frankfort, KY.
Vetter, M. K., & Walterbusch, T. (2012, Feb.). “An Idiot’s Guide To Residence Life . . . and
what to teach them.” Ohio College Personnel Association (OCPA), Wilmington, OH.
Vetter, M. K. (2012, Feb.). “Practice Makes Perfect: Programming training that works.”
Kentucky Association of Residence Halls (KARH), Richmond, KY.
Vetter, M. K., Morettes, E. T., & Eberly, C. (2011, March). “Avoiding Animal House: Student
thriving in Greek residences.” National Association of Student Personnel
Administrators (NASPA), Philadelphia, PA.
Vetter, M. K., Dolan, A., & Walterbusch, T. (2010, March). “Enhancing the LGBT collegiate
experience.” College Personnel Association of Kentucky, Louisville, KY.
Vetter, M. K., & Berman, L. (2010, February). “Opening the ritual closet: Unlocking the
potential of fraternity values.” Southeastern Interfraternity Conference Annual
Meeting, Atlanta, GA.
Berman, L., & Vetter, M. K. (2010, February). “Opening the ritual closet: acting and
reflecting on your fraternal values.” Southeastern Interfraternity Conference Annual
Meeting, Atlanta, GA.
Vetter, M. K. & Powlowski, A. (2009, July). “Service Learning in Fraternities and Sororities.”
Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI), Bloomington, IN.
Vetter, M. K. & Powlowski, A. (2009, July). “Reflections on creating a value-based fraternity
experience as a campus leader.” Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI),
Bloomington, IN.
Vetter, M. & Higdon, R. (2008). “Achieving Elevation.” Kentucky Collegiate Leadership
Conference, Georgetown, KY.
Teaching
Co-Instructor, Academic Career Skills, Transylvania University
2007, 2008
Professional Service
College Student Educators International, America College Personnel Administrators (ACPA)
Elected Directorate Governing Board Member, Commission for Student
2012-present
Involvement
Volunteer, Career Central at Convention, Las Vegas, NV
2013
Program Reviewer, Commission for Student Involvement, Boston, MA
2010
National Association of Campus Activities (NACA), Mid-America Conference
Professional Development Program Coordinator, Covington, KY
2013-14
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
Volunteer, The Placement Exchange, Orlando, FL
2013
College Personnel Association of Kentucky (CPAK)
Panelist, Careers in Student Affairs, Louisville, KY
2011
Southeast Regional Orientation Workshop (SROW)
Member, Planning Committee, Louisville, KY
2010
North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC)
Intern, Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI), Bloomington, IN
Mentor, Futuresquest, Brookston, IN
2009
2008
Selected University Service
Denison University
Member, First-Year Experience Committee
Member, Distinguished Leadership Awards Selection Committee
Juror, Green Revolution “eco-zibit” Selection Committee
2013-present
2013-present
2013
Bellarmine University
Advisor, Residence Hall Association
Member, Executive Leadership Summit Planning Committee
Member, Sophomore Year Experience Committee
Member, Check-In Central Planning Committee
Advisor, Bellarmine University Democrats
2012-2013
2012-2013
2012-2013
2012
2012
University of Louisville
Panelist, ECPY 5444 Capstone Seminar in College Student Personnel
Advisor, Student Activities Board
Advisor, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honorary Circle
Member, University of Louisville Student Awards Selection Committee
Advisor, Musicians Club
Member, Welcome Weekend Planning Committee
2013
2009-2011
2009-2011
2011
2010
2010
Indiana University, Southeast
Advisor, Greek Council
Advisor, Panhellenic Council
2010
2010
Professional Affiliations
College Student Educators International, America College Personnel Association (ACPA)
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
College Personnel Association of Kentucky (CPAK)
Ohio College Personnel Association (OCPA)
Honors
Advisor of the Year, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY
Case Study Winner, College Student Personnel Association of Kentucky, Louisville,
KY
Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society
Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology
National Collegiate Athlete Honor Society
Eagle Scout
2013
2011
2008
2008
2008
2005