Phillip Flapp Cockrell, Ph.D.

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1 Phillip Flapp Cockrell, Ph.D. EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy Jackson State University 2011 Major: Urban Higher Education Study Abroad Tour Bowling Green State University 2005 Emphasis: Higher Education Master of Science Florida International University 2005 Major: Educational Leadership Student Affairs Bachelor of Science Mississippi University for Women 2003 Major: Family Studies STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE Jackson State University Founded in 1887, Jackson State University is a public historically black college and university and Mississippi s only urban institution. The University has an enrollment of over 9,500 students and offers more than 90 bachelor s, master s, and doctoral degree programs. Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs/Dean of Students January 2015 August 2015 Reporting to the Associate Provost for Student Affairs, responsibilities included supervision, hiring, leadership, and evaluation of six units: Counseling, Disability Services, Health Center, Judicial Services, Intramural Sports, and Campus Sexual Advocate totaling 50+ professional and paraprofessional staff. Additional responsibilities included enforcing the University s Code of Conduct, chairing Division wide committees, and managing day-to-day operations for the Associate Provost for Student Affairs. Managed and oversaw budgets totaling over $1,000, Successfully negotiated a hotel contract totaling over $600,000 to provide lodging for residential students. Initiated the development of the University s first six weeks programming model to increase retention efforts and promote student success. Co-chaired the assessment team to review the University s Orientation and First Year Experience programs. Interim Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students May 2014 December 2014 As the chief student affairs officer under the supervision of the Provost/ Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (promoted to this role May 2014), was responsible for managing a Division of 150+ professional and paraprofessional staff members. Units within the Division included Campus Ministries, Career Services, Community Service and Service Learning, Counseling, Disability Services, Health Center, Housing and Residence Life, Intramural Sports and Special Programs, Judicial Services, Student Engagement and Inclusion, Student Life Operations, Student Publications, Upward Bound, and Veteran Affairs. Oversaw and managed budgets totaling over $13,500, Chaired and executed the University s Title IX and S.M.A.R.T. (Sexual Misconduct/Assault Response Team) initiatives. Obtained Title IX Investigator Certification Association of Title IX Administrators (November 2014). Successfully opened a 250-bed residential facility. Chaired the largest Homecoming Week activities and programs in the history of the University. Implemented the University s Zero Tolerance on Campus Violence policy. Phillip Flapp Cockrell Curriculum Vitae Page 1

2 Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students August 2012 May 2014 Under the supervision of the Vice President for Student Affairs, responsible for providing vision, leadership, and evaluation, enforcing the University s Code of Conduct, and fostering an environment conducive to the pursuit of knowledge by providing educational programs and services to enhance student learning and success. Units under my guidance included Counseling, Disability Services, Health Center, Housing and Residence Life, Intramural Sports and Special Programs, Judicial Services, Student Life Operations, and Veteran Affairs totaling over 100+ professional and paraprofessional staff. Developed, oversaw, and managed budgets totaling over $10,000, Implemented an accountability model for students responsible for violating the Student Code of Conduct. Effectively executed the University s first electronic judicial management (Symplicity Advocate) system. Created the Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life for Living and Learning Communities and Coordinator of Intramural Sports and Special Programs positions to provide co-curricular and co-educational learning opportunities outside of the classroom to aid in the holistic development of students. Successfully co-negotiated a hotel contract totaling over $715,000 to provide housing accommodations for residential students. Aided in the development and approval of a 630-bed residence hall. Developed the University s Dine with the Deans initiative. Successfully restructured the Housing and Residence Life department to generate a $300,000 surplus (FY14). University Service Chairperson, JSU Homecoming Committee May 2014 August 2015 Chairperson, Sexual Misconduct/Assault Response Team May 2014 August 2015 Member, Emergency Management Team March 2014 August 2015 Chairperson, University Behavioral Intervention Team August 2012 August 2015 Advisor, Gay-Straight Alliance (SPECTRUM) August 2012 August 2015 Member, Enrollment Management Team August 2012 August 2015 Mississippi University for Women Founded in 1884 as the first public college in America to admit women, the institution extends a liberal arts education to an enrollment of 2600 students that includes both women and men. The University offers over 50 undergraduate and master s degree programs. Director of Student Life April 2009 July 2012 Under the direction of the Vice President for Student Affairs (promoted to this role April 2009), responsibilities included the implementation a comprehensive student life program that engaged and enhanced learning based on best practices for diverse student populations. Provided supervision to 3 professional and 5 paraprofessional staff members who oversaw Career Services, Diversity Education and Programs, Greek Life, Social Club and Inter-fraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Student Government Association, Orientation, Student Programming Board, Increasing Minority Access to Graduate Education, Testing, and the operation of the Student Life website. Advised over 70 student organizations and clubs, and coordinated special initiatives including cultural awareness months, Greek Leadership Awards, Minority Achievement Gala, and Unity Fest. Served as a judicial hearing officer and a member of the Behavioral Intervention Team, maintained student handbook, and oversaw federal reference inquiries for students. Coordinated initiatives and attended meetings at the request of the President and Vice President for Student Affairs. Developed, oversaw, and managed a budget of $350,000. Developed a model for student organizations to complete annual reports electronically. Restructured the Social Club recruitment process from six days to three days to provide for more efficiency. Assisted with chartering a chapter of The National Society for Leadership and Success to promote leadership and success among students in a collegiate setting. Developed a student resource guide to enhance students understanding of resources available at the institution and ways to get involved in programs and services. Co-authored the new student judicial process and guidelines for responding to conduct violations. Phillip Flapp Cockrell Curriculum Vitae Page 2

3 Director of Orientation August 2007 April 2009 Reporting to the Vice President for Student Services (promoted to this role August 2007), oversight included assessing, coordinating, and implementing all aspects of orientation that aided in acclimating freshmen and transfer students, parents and family members to the University. Developed publications and executed Spring Scholars Registration Day and trainings for orientation. Supervised 2 graduate practicum students and 10 paraprofessionals. Oversaw and managed a budget of $27,000. Implemented an evaluation system to assess the quality of services provided by the orientation program. Designed a schedule that accommodated the needs of students, parents, and family members that led to greater satisfaction. Developed marketing materials to aid in communicating programs and resources to students. Assistant Director for Diversity Education and Programs January 2007 April 2009 Under the leadership of the Director of Student Life, responsibilities included the implementation of multicultural programs and services that promoted appreciation, awareness, inclusion, equity, respect, and tolerance for populations that were underrepresented within the University community. Supervised 2 professional staff members and 3 paraprofessional staff members. Monitored minority students performance and coordinated and executed Unity Dinner, Minority Day, and Summer Bridge Institute. Advised National Pan-Hellenic Council and Increasing Minority Access to Graduate Education. Developed, oversaw, and managed a budget of $120,000. Organized and implemented institution s first GLBTQ and HIV/AIDS Awareness Week programs. Created the Minority Achievement Gala and Greek Leadership Awards to highlight the successes of minority students and Greek lettered organizations. Established cultural awareness committees to assist with programming initiatives. University Service Member, Diversity Task Force Committee November 2011 July 2012 Member, Honors College Research Committee August 2011 July 2012 Member, Retention Task Force Committee July 2011 July 2012 Vice President, Directors Council November 2010 July 2012 Member, Academic Calendar Committee April 2009 July 2012 Advisor, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. January 2007 July 2012 Advisor, National Pan-Hellenic Council MUW Chapter January 2007 July 2012 Advisor, Young Black Leadership Association January 2007 July 2012 Scholarship Panelist, Hearin Leadership Conference January 2007 July 2012 Member, Dean for College of Business and Professional Studies Search Committee March 2012 June 2012 Member, Presidential Search Committee August 2011 November 2011 Member, Alumni Task Force Committee April 2009 Member, Staff Council January 2007 March 2009 The Ohio State University Founded in 1870, The Ohio State University is one of America s largest and most comprehensive public research institutions. The institution has an enrollment of over 50,000 students and offers 175 undergraduate degree programs and 240 master s, doctoral, and professional degree programs. Residence Hall Director July 2005 December 2006 Reporting to the Assistant Director of Housing, provided a safe and comfortable residential learning environment for 300 honor and scholar students in addition to managing, and assisting with community programming. Supervised 20 paraprofessionals and advised hall council. Served as a judicial hearing officer, facilitated a Resident Assistant Workshop, and managed two living learning communities Early Admission Pathway and Allied Medical Programs. Developed and managed a budget of $4,000. Phillip Flapp Cockrell Curriculum Vitae Page 3

4 Developed a weekly electronic newsletter to inform students about programs and services offered within the residence hall. Successfully assisted with the merger of three Black Student Associations into one organization University Housing Black Student Association. Co created the university s 1 st Annual A Family Affair event to introduce students from underserved populations to campus resources. Successfully raised $10,000 to support an Alternative Winter Break Project Hurricane Katrina Relief. University Service On Campus Advisor, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. September 2005 December 2006 Advisor, University Housing Black Student Association August 2005 December 2006 Co Chairperson, A Family Affair Committee July 2006 September 2006 Member, Residence Hall Director Recruitment Committee January 2006 July 2006 Florida International University Founded in 1965, FIU is Miami s first and only four year public research university. The institution has an enrollment of over 46,000 students and offers over 180 bachelor s, master s, and doctoral degree programs. Assistant Residence Life Coordinator July 2003 May 2005 Under the direction of the Residence Life Coordinator, assisted with daily operations of a residence hall for 700 residents and implemented programs and services that fostered educational learning opportunities among the residents. Supervised 2 full-time staff members and 22 paraprofessional staff members. Participated in the on-call duty rotation, served as a judicial hearing officer, and advised resident assistants and hall council with the planning of activities. Managed and oversaw budgets totaling $14,000. Co founder of the Student Affairs Graduate Association (SAGA) and Co chaired 1 st SAGA Days. Recipient of the Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year Award. Office of Financial Aid Practicum Student January 2005 May 2005 Supervised by the Assistant Director of Financial Aid and served as the liaison between Housing and Residential Life and the Office of Financial Aid. Assisted residents with financial aid questions and concerns utilizing PeopleSoft technology system. Created, designed, and implemented presentations and workshops for housing students regarding financial aid services. Office of Multicultural Programs and Services Practicum Student August 2004 December 2004 Supervised by the Assistant Director, responsibilities included developing programs and services to raise awareness and appreciation about multicultural initiatives within the university community. Select Accomplishment Assisted with the coordination and implementation of the 1 st Annual Black Student Union Empowerment Conference. Office of Campus Life and Orientation Practicum Student January 2004 April 2004 Supervised by the Director of Campus Life and Orientation, responsible for assisting with daily operations of the office including managing the organizational database, advising the Student Government Association, and Peer Advisors. Co created, co organized, and co planned the 1 st Annual Student Leadership Summit. Advised Student Programming Council (SPC) with programming and implementing activities including Annual Pan African Celebration and Spring Fling. Phillip Flapp Cockrell Curriculum Vitae Page 4

5 University Service Co Advisor, Black Student Union September 2003 April 2005 Co Chair, Student Affairs Graduate Association Recruitment Days January 2005 March 2005 Member, Professional Staff Training Committee May 2004 August 2004 Member, Professional Staff Recruitment Committee January 2004 April 2004 Co Advisor, Student Programming Council January 2004 April 2004 TEACHING/GUEST LECTURER EXPERIENCE Jackson State University Adjunct Faculty, EDHE 824 Student Affairs Administration Summer 2015 Guest Lecturer, EDAD 701 Contemporary Contexts of Educational Programs and Services April 2014 Indiana State University Guest Lecturer, SAHE 634 Practicum in Student Affairs and Higher Education March 2014/March 2015 Mississippi University for Women Instructor, LDR 220 Paraprofessional in a Collegiate Setting Class January 2008 May 2010 The Ohio State University Co Instructor, Resident Assistant Paraprofessional Class January 2006 May 2006 Florida International University Co Instructor, Resident Assistant Paraprofessional Class January 2004 May 2004 Co Instructor, First Year Experience Class August 2003 December 2003 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION EXPERIENCE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN HIGHER EDUCATION February 2012 present Recipient of Doctoral Student Dissertation Award March 2012 AMERICAN COLLEGE PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION African American Male Summit Faculty Member March 2006 present March 2014 present Inaugural Aspiring Senior Student Affairs Officer Institute Participant September 2013 Standing Committee for Multicultural Affairs Co Liaison, Education Committee March 2012 March 2013 Reviewer, Research and Scholarship Committee February 2012 Reviewer, Sponsored Programs February 2010 Pan African Network Directorate Past Chairperson March 2011 March 2012 Chairperson March 2010 March 2011 Chairperson Elect March 2009 March 2010 Co Chairperson, Awards Committee March 2008 March 2009 Recipient of Award of Excellence March 2008 Co Chairperson, Outreach Committee March 2006 March 2008 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PRACTITIONERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATORS August 2012 present January 2005 present NATIONAL ORIENTATION DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION January 2008 January 2011 Graduate, Orientation Professional Institute October 2008 Phillip Flapp Cockrell Curriculum Vitae Page 5

6 NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS Advisor, Mississippi University for Women Chapter August 2011 May 2013 Honorary Membership April 2012 PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. November 1999 present Chief of State, State of Mississippi June 2012 March 2015 Advisor, Alpha Omicron Alpha Chapter January 2007 July 2012 Membership Intake Coordinator, State of Mississippi April 2010 June 2012 Graduate, Collegiate Advisors University July 2011 Secretary, Delta Upsilon Sigma Chapter January 2007 January 2009 Advisor, Delta Omicron Chapter September 2005 December 2006 Treasurer, Beta Omicron Sigma Chapter January 2006 December 2006 President, Alpha Omicron Alpha Chapter April 2002 April 2003 Secretary, Alpha Omicron Alpha Chapter November 1999 April 2002 Select Honors and Awards Recipient, Dedication and Service Award April 2011 Recipient, Service Award February 2009 Recipient, State of Mississippi Social Action Award February 2002 Recipient, Service Award February 2001 PROFESSIONAL BOARD/COMMITTEE EXPERIENCE ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY Member, College Student Personnel Student Affairs Advisory Committee MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY Member, Student Affairs Advisory Board NOEL-LEVITZ HIGHER EDUCATION CONSULTING Member, Symposium on the Recruitment and Retention of Students of Color Advisory Board January 2015 present October 2014 present June 2013 present JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY February 2014 August 2015 Member, Educational Building Cooperation NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS May 2012 May 2013 Member, National Advisory Board HONORS AND AWARDS Recipient, Black History Month Award: Board of Trustees of Mississippi s Institutions of Higher Learning February 2012 Recipient, Excellence in Service to Students Award: National Society for Leadership and Success January 2012 Recipient, MLK Dream 365 UnSung Hero Award: Columbus, Mississippi MLK Committee January 2012 Recipient, Recent Graduate Award: Mississippi University for Women April 2011 Recipient, Patriotic Employer Award: The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard October 2010 Recipient, Honorable Mention Mentor of the Year Award: Mississippi University for Women April 2009 Recipient, Staff Member of the Month Award: Mississippi University for Women February 2008 Winner, Student Affairs.Com Case Study March 2005 Recipient, National Residence Hall Association Advisor of the Month: Florida International University November 2004 Finalist, Student Affairs.Com Case Study March 2004 Recipient, Spirit Award: Mississippi University for Women May 2003 Recipient, Henry L. Whitfield Man of the Year Award: Mississippi University for Women May 2003 CIVIC INVOLVEMENT Charter Member: Professional Leadership Alliance Finance Assistant: Finance Ministry at Southside Missionary Baptist Church Certified Pageant Judge: Miss Mississippi Pageant Corporation November 2010 present August 2009 present January 2007 present Phillip Flapp Cockrell Curriculum Vitae Page 6

7 Participant: Latasha Norman 5K Walk/Run Against Domestic Violence November 2013 Participant: Relay for Life April 2013 Participant: Latasha Norman 5K Walk/Run Against Domestic Violence November 2012 Member: Columbus, Mississippi Municipal School District Superintendent Search Committee May 2012 Panelist: Charity Full Gospel Baptist Church Spring Break Educational Workshop March 2012 Volunteer: MLK Dream 365 Community Service January 2012 Volunteer: Columbus, Mississippi Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels November 2011 Volunteer: Mississippi University for Women Welcome Week Community Service August 2011 Volunteer: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Relief Effort July 2011 Participant: Relay for Life April 2011 Committee Member: MLK Dream 365 January 2008 January 2010 Chairperson: New Member Ministry at Southside Missionary Baptist Church August 2008 August 2009 Volunteer: Mississippi University for Women Welcome Week Community Service August 2009 Participant: Relay for Life April 2009 Participant: Diabetes Walk November 2008 Volunteer: Mississippi University for Women Welcome Week Community Service August 2008 Participant: Relay for Life April 2008 Volunteer: Boys and Girls Club of Columbus, Mississippi October 2007 Volunteer: Mississippi University for Women Welcome Week Community Service August 2007 Participant: Relay for Life April 2007 Youth Sunday School Teacher: Southside Missionary Baptist Church January 2007 July 2009 Big Brother: Big Brother and Big Sister of Columbus, Ohio July 2006 December 2006 SELECTED PRESENTATIONS Cockrell, P.F. From Trayvon Martin to Michael Brown to Christian Taylor: Strategies and Solutions to Dealing with Law Enforcement. Presented at the Men and Women of Color Summit at Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS in August Cockrell, P.F. Enhancing the African American Collegiate Experience: Making the Transition from Undergraduate to Graduate School. Presented at the Men and Women of Color Summit at Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS in August Cockrell, P.F., Cantrell, S., Vaughn, E., Ambrose, J., & Woods, A. Pursue a Terminal Degree or Nah? Presented at the Mississippi Association of College Student Affairs Professionals in Columbus, MS in May Patterson, S., McElderry, J., Stephens, C., Moore, J., & Cockrell, P.F. Enhancing the Black Experience: Graduate Students to Mid- Level Professionals. Presented at the American College Personnel Association Conference in Tampa, FL in March Coleman, L., & Cockrell, P.F. The Importance of an Educational Approach: Recognizing Student Conduct Best Practices and Trends. Presented at the Mississippi Association of College Student Affairs Practitioners Conference in Pearl, MS in May Thompson, D., Obleton, B., & Cockrell, P.F. S.O.S. (Success. Outcomes. Support): Through the lens of a First-Generation College Student. Presented at the American College Personnel Association Conference in Indianapolis, IN in March Patterson, S., McElderry, J., Alleyne, J., & Cockrell, P.F. Enhancing the Experiences of Black Graduate Students and New Professionals. Presented at the American College Personnel Association Conference in Indianapolis, IN in March Cockrell, P.F. The Upward Bound Summer Bridge Experience through the lens of African American Students. Paper presented at the Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA in February Cockrell, P.F. Looking Back on the Upward Bound Bridge Summer through the Eyes of African American Students. Paper presented at the Council for Opportunity in Education 32 nd Annual Conference in Chicago, IL in September Cockrell, P.F. Student Conduct Violations Responsible or Not Responsible? Presented at the Mississippi Association of College Student Affairs Practitioners in Jackson, MS in May Cockrell, P.F., & Brown, W.A. The Impact of Upward Bound Programs Summer Bridge Programs On African American College Students. Paper presented at Noel-Levitz Symposium for the Recruitment and Retention of Students of Color in Savannah, GA in April Phillip Flapp Cockrell Curriculum Vitae Page 7

8 Patterson, S., Jackson. R., & Cockrell. P.F. Capitalizing Upon Black Graduate Student and New Professional Experiences. Presented at the American College Personnel Association Conference in Las Vegas, NV in March Cockrell, P.F. The Perceptions of First-Generation, Low-Income, African American College Students On The Impact of Upward Bound Programs Summer Bridge Programs On Their First Semester Experiences. Paper presented at The American Association of Blacks in Higher Education Conference in Atlanta, GA in March Cockrell, P.F. Are You a Member, Cousin, or T-Shirt Perpetrator? Presented at the Hearin High School Leadership Conference, Southeastern Greek Leadership Summit, and Mississippi State University in January 2012, April 2011, & March Cockrell, P.F., & Brown, W.A. The Perceptions of First-Generation, Low-Income, African American College Students On The Impact of Upward Bound Programs Summer Bridge Programs On Their First Semester Experiences. Poster presented at The Council for Opportunity in Education 30 th Annual Conference in Washington, DC in September Cockrell, P.F., & Bertrand, J. Grad School 101. Presented at the Southern Regional Orientation Workshops at The University of Louisville and The University of Mississippi Workshop in March 2010, March 2009, & September Bryant, L., Wilson. C., Cockrell P.F, et al. The W Underground. Presented at the Southern Regional Orientation Workshops at The University of Louisville, The University of Mississippi, and Columbus State University in March 2010, March 2009, & March Cockrell, P.F. From Good to Great Effective Recruitment and Retention Strategies. Presented at the State of Mississippi Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Leadership Conference in Jackson, MS in February Cockrell, P.F., Clark. G., Vasser. B., & Worthy. R. Recruiting, Retaining, and Promoting African American Student Leadership at Predominately White Institutions. Presented at The Ohio State University Big 10 Conference on Black Student Leadership in Columbus, OH in January Cockrell, P.F., Clark. G., Vasser. B., & Worthy. R. Your Issue is My Issue Too Seriously. Presented at The Ohio State University Big 10 Conference on Black Student Leadership in Columbus, OH in January Adams, T.F., & Cockrell. P.F. Bridging the Gap for African American Students by Preparing for Today. Presented at Mississippi Counselors Association Conference in Philadelphia, MS in November PRESENTATIONS Cockrell, P.F. Power and Privilege Does It Really Exist? Presented at the Student Leadership Institute at Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS in September Cockrell, P.F. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Risk Management. Presented at State of Mississippi Fall Leadership Conference in Jackson, MS in September Jackson, R., Cameron, T., & Cockrell, P.F. The Past, Present, and Future of the Pan African Network. Presented at the American College Personnel Association Pan African Network Summer Leadership Meeting in Baltimore, MD in June Cockrell, P.F. You Only Probate Once! Presented at the State of Mississippi Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Leadership Conference in Vicksburg, MS in February Cockrell, P.F. Becoming A True Southern Gentleman. Presented to the University of Southern Mississippi s Fraternity Leadership Council in Hattiesburg, MS in October Cockrell, P.F. Act Like A Scholar, Think Like A Greek, Be The Example. Presented to the University of Southern Mississippi s National Pan-Hellenic Council in Hattiesburg, MS in August Cockrell, P.F. Effective Communication Strategies. Presented to Columbus Municipal School District Wake Up Project in Columbus, MS in May Cockrell, P.F. Preparing Students for Post-Secondary Institutions. Presented to Southside Missionary Baptist Church Youth Department in Columbus, MS in May Phillip Flapp Cockrell Curriculum Vitae Page 8

9 Cockrell, P.F. The ART of Cultural Diversity within the Workplace. Presented to Meridian School District in Meridian, MS in April Cockrell, P.F. Men of Standard, Men of Excellence. Presented to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Sigma Beta Club and Men of Excellence, Mississippi State University in March 2012 & January Smith, R., Rogers, L., & Cockrell, P.F. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Risk Management. Presented at State of Mississippi 98 th Annual Leadership Conference in Gulfport, MS in February Cockrell, P.F. Are You a Member, Cousin, or T-Shirt Wearer? Presented at Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter Retreat, Mississippi State University Extreme Greek Make Over Summit, Mississippi University for Women Greek Week, Mississippi State University National Pan-Hellenic Council Workshop, Mississippi University for Women Student Government Association Retreat, and Florida International University Black Student Association Empowerment Conference in February 2010, October, 2009, February 2009, September 2008, August 2008, October 2006, & October Cockrell, P.F. Study Skills. Presented at 100 Black Men of America Columbus, Inc. Summer Research Institute in Columbus, MS in May Robinson, L., McGaha. K., & Cockrell. P.F. Challenges of a Male. Presented at Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Omicron Alpha Chapter Workshop in Columbus, MS in November Adams, T.F., & Cockrell. P.F. Male Necessities for Success. Presented at Missionary Union Baptist Church Fall Lock In, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Omicron Alpha Chapter Activities Week, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Pi Zeta Chapter Chat and Chew in November 2008, August 2008, & November Cockrell, P.F. SGA and You. Presented at Mississippi University for Women Senate and Judicial Retreat in Columbus, MS in October Cockrell, P.F., & Zelaya. T. Vice President s Roundtable. Presented at The Ohio State University Hall Council JumpStart in Columbus, OH in October Cockrell, P.F. The Transition: Once a Collegiate, Now an Alumni. Presented at Florida International University Black Student Association Empowerment Conference in Miami, FL in October PUBLICATIONS Cockrell, P.F. (2014). Looking Back on the Upward Bound Bridge Summer through the Eyes of African American Students. The National Association for Student Affairs Professionals Journal, 14 (1) (pp ). Cockrell, P.F. (2011). The Perceptions of First-Generation, Low-Income, African American College Students On The Impact of Upward Bound Programs Summer Bridge Programs On Their First Semester Experiences. Jackson State University. Cockrell, P.F. (2004). My First SEAHO Experience. SEAHO Report. Phillip Flapp Cockrell Curriculum Vitae Page 9