Elizabeth Wallace 1545 Hyman, Stephenville, Texas (254)

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1 Elizabeth Wallace 1545 Hyman, Stephenville, Texas (254) EDUCATION Doctorate of Education, Higher Education Leadership, Azusa Pacific University Dissertation Title: How Christian students academic, emotional, spiritual, and social experiences impact their spiritual identity and development at a secular institution; a grounded theory approach. Master of Business Administration, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1996 Bachelor of Business Administration, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1989 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Instructor, Leadership Development Seminar-Tarleton State University, Spring 2013 o Non-credit; full semester length, one hour per week meeting Adjunct, Leadership Development Seminar-Baylor University, o 2-hour credit course; full semester length Community Leader Class o Baylor University, o Tarleton State University, o 6-week Course; Non-Credit; Required for position placement Chapel Friday Facilitator- Baylor University, o 6-week Course; Required for Chapel Credit PUBLICATIONS AND EDITORIAL REVIEW BOARDS Tull, A., & Wallace, E. (2014). Strategic Planning and Assessment for Student Affairs in the Community College. The Handbook for Student Affairs in the Community College. Herndon, VA: Stylus Publishing. Rennick, L., Smedley, C. T., Fisher, D., Wallace, E. & Kim, Y. (2013). The Effects of Spiritual/Religious Engagement on College Students' Affective Outcomes: Differences by Gender and Race. Journal of Research on Christian Education. Editorial Review Board, Reviewer for the Journal of College & Character; present Editorial Review Board, Reviewer for the Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice; present Peer reviewer for the Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies; PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Assessment Specialist (September present) Tarleton State University

2 Provide direction and administration for all Student Life assessment activities o Design and review all survey instruments o Design and review all qualitative assessment activities for division Oversee and implement the strategic planning for the Division of Student Life Plan, oversee, and administer all professional development activities for the Division of Student Life Provide leadership and administration of the University s Strengths Philosophy Initiative Co-Chair of Student Life Assessment Committee Co-Chair of Student Life Strategic Planning Committee Serve as a member of the University Retention Committee Serve as a member of the University First Year Experience Committee Serve as a member of the University Athletic Council Committee Director for Residential Living & Learning (June 2006 September 2012) Tarleton State University Provided overall direction and leadership for all aspects of a housing and residence life program, which is comprised of a 13 million dollar budget and thirteen on-campus facilities. Provided supervision for 15 professional staff members, and one hundred sixty, paraprofessional staff members. Developed strategic plans for all areas of staffing including recruiting, training and development, with initiatives to compliment the academic mission of the University. Oversaw multiple standing committees within the department such as Residential Leader Recruiting, Selection, and Training; Professional & Graduate Student Recruiting, Selection, and Training. Developed the curriculum for the Freshman Year Experience and training curriculum for peer leaders. Served as co-chair of the Freshman Year Experience committee. Director for Personnel & Resident Learning, Campus Living & Learning Baylor University, June 2004-June 2006 Provided overall direction and leadership for residential learning in the residence halls including supervision of twenty, full-time professional staff, twenty-four graduate students, 100 community leaders and 95 student support staff. Provided direct supervision for two Assistant Directors and the Coordinator for Safety & Citizenship Education. Worked collaboratively with the Director for Housing Administration and Academic Initiatives in the operation of a residential program housing over 4200 students. Developed strategic plans for all areas of staffing including recruiting, training and development, with initiatives to compliment the academic mission of the University while serving the students in the residential communities. Oversaw multiple standing committees within the department such as Community Leader Recruiting, Selection, and Training; Professional & Graduate Student Recruiting, Selection, and Training; Diversity or Living in a Diverse World, and Citizenship. Oversaw multiple budgets including personnel, student worker, training, community

3 building, mission-centered initiatives, and supplies. Developed the curriculum for a first-six-weeks initiative (Chapel Friday) ultimately used across the University. Served as advisor for University-wide Student Court. Associate Director for Personnel & Resident Learning, Campus Living & Learning Baylor University, June June 2004 Assistant Director of Residence Life Baylor University, June 2001 Served on departmental leadership team. Assisted department in developing and achieving its goals including developing a community environment which provides personal growth and development opportunities which compliment the academic mission of the University. Supervised 15 full-time professional, 88 Resident Assistants and 55 student support staff. Served as a committee chairperson for the department s strategic master plan developed to guide intentional efforts for the department. Developed and administer: departmental recruiting, training, and evaluation programs for professional and para-professionals, programming processes, budgets which included all individual hall programming, training, student leadership, and supply budgets. Director of Griffith Hall Stephen F. Austin State University, Responsible for the overall direction of a residence hall which included the selection, training, and continued development of fifteen Resident Assistants. Primary emphasis was focused on creating a community environment for the 550 residents. Planned and implemented programs and activities geared towards educational and social interaction. Served as a counselor for resolving conflicts among residents, parents, and staff. Responsible for developing and monitoring budgets for hall spending. Developed and implemented a cross-functional team for quality improvement in the cleaning of the residence hall. Served as advisor for the hall s student led leadership organization, for all residence halls on campus. University Apartment Coordinator Stephen F. Austin State University, Overall management of four on-site managers. Responsible for the assignment and occupancy of 347 apartment units. Served as counselor for residents regarding accounts payable. Represented University Housing on the Apartment Resident Advisory Committee. Financial Aid Specialist Stephen F. Austin State University, Responsible for administering federal, state, and institutional student financial aid.

4 Overall responsibility for the initial processing of aid applications as well as for the certification of Federal Family Educational Loans. Selected and supervised three professional staff members. Counseled students and parents on all aspects of budgeting and financial aid. Conducted Financial Aid presentations and administered entrance and exit counseling sessions for loan programs. PROFESSIONAL AND UNIVERSITY SERVICE Elected to the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Region 3 Chairperson for the Spirituality and Religion in Higher Education Knowledge Community Student Affairs Assessment Leaders o Served as member of Professional Development Committee o Served as member of Administrative and Social Media Committee 2013 o Served as member of Administrative and Volunteer Coordinator 2014 o Envision the Possibilities: Equipping the Students for Success, A Focus on the Construct of Resilience. ACUHO-I Conference, Orlando, Florida, June 2008 Developing a Strength s Perspective in Student Development, ACUHO-I Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 2004 Utilizing Strengths To Build A Student Life Program, ACUHO-I Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2003 Served as the advisor for two student leadership organizations at Baylor University Elected to the Regional Advisor position for the National Association of College & University Residence Halls, Inc. Appointed Chair of Human Resource Development committee for for the Southwest Affiliate of College and University Housing Officers. Served on various university committees and collaborative efforts such as Outcome Design, and 2Bu Programming Collaborative (late night alternatives.) Served as a Support Advisor through the Judicial Affairs office. Best Practices of Successful Advisors, Stephen F. Austin State University professional staff training institute, August 2000 Building Bridges By Using Development Theories In Advising, South West Affiliate of College and University Housing Officers annual conference, February 2000; Received Top 10 Presenter s Award Appointed Chairperson for the Human Resource Development Committee of the South West Affiliate of College and University Housing Officers; February 2000 Effective Advising Characteristics, South West Association of College and University Residence Hall s regional conference. Received Top 5 Presenter s Award; November 1999 Effective Advising Characteristics, New Professionals Institute sponsored by the Southwest Affiliate of College and University Housing Officers; September 1999 Elected as the Advisor for the Southwest Association of College and University

5 Residence Halls; May May 2001 February 1996, Named Advisor of the Year for the Texas Residence Hall Association