Jane Doe
Sacramento, CA **345
H: 814-***-****
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain an executive position in student affairs that embraces student
learning, staff development, and diversity initiatives.
EXPERIENCE
Dean of Students
Arizona State College, State College, AZ Jul '01
- Present
* Responsible for student service and academic programs for 8,500 on-campus
students and 13,400 distance education students.
* Responsible for developing
and maintaining budget of $5.3m.
* Lead development and institutional
advancement initiatives.
* Manage eight Associate Deans and twelve Department
Chairs.
* Address issues of diversity within the university curriculum.
*
Oversee residential life, housing operations, judicial affairs, and outreach
services.
* Recruit senior administrators and academic staff.
Assistant Dean of Students
Arizona State College, University City, AZ Mar '98
- Jul '01
* Supervised the Director of Diversity, Resident Directors, and Director of
Student Technology.
* Worked with the Vice President in establishing goals
for the university curriculum.
* Responsible for staff development and
training.
* Assisted in curriculum development for First Year Seminar and
Counselor Education classes.
* Assisted in developing the University's
Strategic Plan.
* Oversaw Student Involvement Office.
* Worked closely
with the Chief of Police to ensure campus and student safety.
Director of Student Services
College of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK Jun '96
- Mar '98
* Supervised eight staff members and fifteen student employees.
* Implemented
diversity programs, with an emphasis on first generation students.
* Assisted
in program development for the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
* Initiated
development of the Center for Teaching and Learning.
* Courses Taught:
Freshman Seminar and Counseling Education.
Associate Director, Counseling Services
State College of Texas, University Park, TX Jan '93
- Jun '96
* Provided psychological services and academic advising services.
*
Responsible for training and supervision of five staff members and two graduate
assistants.
* Worked closely with the Office of Health and Wellness and
Family Planning Services.
* Developed marketing strategies to increase
student awareness and an effective learning environment.
* Courses taught:
Counseling Education, School Psychology, and Educational Leadership.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (Higher Education Administration)
State College of Texas, Austin, TX
Master of Education (M.Ed.) (School Psychology)
Illinois State College, Chicago, IL May '98
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
College of Minnesota, Oak Tree, MN May '91
AWARDS
* Teacher's Excellence Award (May 2004, December 2005)
* Outstanding Doctoral
Student (October 2004)
* Evelyn Swinney Grant (Fall 2003, Spring 2002)
*
Distinguished Student Services Professional (Spring 2002)
* Student Awareness
Award (1999)
PRESENTATIONS
Watkins, A.R. (2005). Counseling Strategies for Students in Higher Education.
Paper presented at the American College Personnel Association Convention in
Baton Rouge, LA.
Watkins, A.R. (2004). How to Stay Mentally Fit:
Strategies for a Healthy Higher Education Career. Talk presented at the
national conference for Executive Officers in Long Island, NY.
Watkins,
A.R. (2003). Mental Health and the Impact of Student Behavior. Talk presented
at the convention Association for Counseling Services in Salem, MA.
COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
Arizona State College
* Students Rights Committee (1999 - Present)
*
Student Counseling Services Team (1998 - Present)
* Student Leadership and
Activities Committee (1998 - Present)
College of Oklahoma
* Graduate
Affairs Involvement Team (1995 - 1996)
* Staff Rewards and Recognition Team
(1994 - 1996)
State College of Texas
* University Relations Committee
(1992 - 1994)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
* University Psychological Association (2004 - Present)
* Association for
Student Counseling Services (1996 - Present)
* American College Personnel
Association (1993 - Present)
* Student Services Association (1990 - 1993)
REFERENCES
Benjamin Houser, Vice Chancelor
Arizona State College
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Sandra Lightfoot, Director of Multicultural Affairs and Student Services
College of Oklahoma
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Thomas Haden, Dean of Instruction
Arizona State University
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