Robert G. Bryant, Ph.D.

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1 Robert G. Bryant, Ph.D Wood Terrace Circle, Atlanta, GA (678) HIGHLIGHTED QUALIFICATIONS 15 years of professional experience in multicultural affairs, student life, student development, recruitment and retention, graduate education, fundraising, orientation programs, grant-writing, and assessment at small, medium and large institutions of higher education Program planning experience in education, multicultural awareness, career decision-making, student learning, and graduate school decision-making Progressive administrative experience in higher education Advising experience with students and student organizations Experience with developing and monitoring academic enhancement strategies Strong interpersonal skills that lead to collaboration, and working well with various constituents EDUCATION The University of Georgia Adult Education, Ph.D., 2015 Interdisciplinary Qualitative Research Certificate Georgia Southern University Higher Education Administration, M.Ed., 2004 Georgia Southern University Public Relations, B.S., 2002 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Georgia State University October 2014-Present Associate Director, Office of New Student Orientation Managed the reconstruction of orientation programs to consolidate 2 processes Coordinated administrative functions for orientation programs at the Atlanta and Perimeter campuses Developed an inclusive mission and vision for orientation programs for Georgia State University Oversee programmatic functions Panther Welcome, Convocation, Family Weekend Coordinate meetings and administrative functions for the Parent s Association Coordinate assessment for orientation, parent, and training programs Manage state and revenue budgets of over $550,000 Supervised 4 professional staff members, 2 graduate assistants, 20 orientation leaders, and student worker staff Report to the Director for Student Programs & Services Director, Office of Student Life (Perimeter College - Clarkston campus) Developed recommendations with a committee of professionals for Student Government, student organizations and student media during the consolidation of Georgia State University and Georgia Perimeter College (Hired at the then Georgia Perimeter College) Managed a student-centered unit that houses the Jaguar Activity Board, the Student Government Association, College-Court, and registered student organizations Developed and implement an inclusive strategic vision for the student life team Planned campus and college-wide leadership development opportunities for students Managed a student activity fee budget of over $170,000 Coordinated orientation program for the Clarkston campus Trained student leaders and faculty/staff advisors about student life and college policies (mostly related to student activity fee use) Served on the Committee of Student Life Directors Served on the Board of Regents Advisory Committee for Student Life Search committee member for Associate Director of Grants & Sponsored Programs member Chair, search committee for Clerk III position in the Office of Student Life Advised the Student Government Association

2 Supervised 3 full-time professional staff and 7 student workers Reported directly to the Dean of Student Services for the Clarkston campus University of North Georgia August 2012-October 2014 Coordinator, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (University-wide) Directed all Multicultural Programs and Initiatives for the Dahlonega campus Collaborated with on-campus and community members to implement creative initiatives for student programs and services Created an infrastructure for multicultural awareness and diversity programming Coordinated cultural awareness programs Maintained a supportive and safe environment for students through advisement, programming, and dialogue Assessed programs using CAS Standards and university guidelines as frameworks Chaired the CAS Assessment team to review the Student Counseling Center Managed the consolidation process for Multicultural Services (name changed to Multicultural Student Affairs) at North Georgia College & State University (now University of North Georgia) Managed the African American Male Initiative program Administered resources responsibly for program development inspired by decisions based on evidence Managed student organization and department budgets Supervised 4 student workers; indirectly supervise an administrative assistant and graduate intern Created and implemented Social Justice Journey workshops for students Counseled students who encountered academic problems Provided one-on-one counseling with students about personal and professional issues Encourage collaboration among different groups to enhance community on campus Coordinated training for cultural student organizations Chaired the Vision, Mission, Goal writing sub-committee for the annual L 3 student summit Search committee member for the Coordinator for Hispanic Outreach and Leadership Development Search committee member for the Assistant Director for Residence Life Reported to Director of Multicultural Student Affairs The Florida State University January 2011-August 2012 Assistant Director, Center for Multicultural Affairs Collaborated with on-campus and community members to implement creative programs Managed components of student training and development conferences Coordinated college and university cultural awareness programs Maintained a supportive and safe environment for students through advisement, programming, and dialogue Presented diversity seminars and trainings for student and staff Coordinated campus-wide programs/events such as FSUnity Day Assessed programs using CAS Standards and university guidelines as frameworks; served on the Division of Student Affairs assessment team Served as a member of the divisional team for leadership development - strategic planning initiative Supervised student worker staff, a graduate student, and administrative staff; served in the capacity of Director as needed Counseled students regarding academic and career decisions Provide one-on-one counseling with students about personal and professional issues Served on the search committee for the Coordinator for Student Activities Served on the search committee for the Assistant Director for Westside Area University Housing Reported to the Director of the Center for Multicultural Affairs

3 The University of Georgia August 2008-July 2010 Doctoral Intern, The Graduate School Office of Recruitment, Outreach & Diversity Coordinated campus visitation program for prospective graduate students Managed on-line communications with prospective graduate students through social media (domestic and international) Represented the university at recruitment efforts on and off-campus Presented information about selecting a major and a fit for graduate programs Assisted with the integration of EMT CONNECT software with recruitment and outreach processes Managed recruitment and enrollment management database (EMT CONNECT software) Trained faculty and program coordinators on recruitment and using the EMT database Communicated with potential graduate students about graduate education and campus resources Reported to the Assistant Dean for Recruitment, Outreach, and Diversity Morehouse College August 2007-August 2010; Part-time Aug Aug Corporate Relations Officer, Office of Institutional Advancement Liaison between the corporate community and the institution Implemented a recognition program and special events for high profile constituents Researched and strategized to create briefing materials sent to senior administers to prepare them for their visits with corporate executives Coordinated approximately executive lectures and corporate executive visitations with the president Contacted corporate constituents to contribute to annual fundraising goals and for the annual college gala Used the Raiser s Edge Database to maintain accurate files of corporate constituents Managed the publication of the Leadership Lecture Series expanded brochure Strategized with a team of institutional advancement professionals to develop an approach for corporate constituents Communicated with faculty and senior administration to coordinate campus corporate events Represented the college at corporate events in Georgia, New York, and California Served on the search committee for the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations Reported to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations The University of Georgia May 2007-August 2007 President and Graduate Assistant, Graduate and Professional Scholars Managed day-to-day operations of the office (part-time basis) Planned welcome activities for new and returning graduate students Convened all executive committee meetings Communicated with the leadership of The Graduate School The University of Georgia August 2006-May 2007 Teaching Assistant, College of Education Instructed 3 courses for a freshmen career exploration seminar; 20 students each class Prepared a syllabus to explain expectations and assignments Developed lesson plans and fairly evaluated undergraduate student assignments Presented information about careers and choosing a profession based on individual assessment tools The University of Georgia October 2003-March 2006 Student Affairs Counselor, Multicultural Services & Programs Collaborated with on-campus and community members to provide impactful programs and services for minority students Managed components of student training and development conferences Coordinated college and university cultural awareness programs such as Diversitfest, and the Multicultural Mixer Maintained a supportive and safe environment for students through advisement, programming, and dialogue

4 Presented for diversity seminars and trainings for students and staff Developed and maintained professional connections with colleagues to collaborate and identify initiatives for student learning Managed student activity fee budgets Counseled students regarding academic and career decisions Counseled students who encountered academic problems Provide one-on-one counseling with students about personal and professional issues Presented campus resource information to first-year students and parents Identified needs for underrepresented population based on evidence Served on the search committee for the Assistant Coordinator for Informal Rec. and Event Management Indirectly supervised 2 graduate assistants Reported to the Director of Multicultural Services and Programs Georgia Southern University May 2003-October 2003 Graduate Assistant, Multicultural Student Center Coordinated college and university cultural awareness programs such as Unity Day Maintained a supportive and safe environment for students through advisement, programming, and dialogue Counseled students who encountered academic problems Provide one-on-one counseling with students about personal and professional issues Coordinated the Multicultural Advisory Council Founder of CULTURE newsletter Georgia Southern University Multicultural Student Center Encouraged collaboration among different groups to enhance community on campus Revised the programming model for the Minority Advisement Program student leaders Presented diversity trainings for students Reported to the Director of the Multicultural Student Center Georgia Southern University August 2002-May 2003 Graduate Hall Director, University Housing Managed a programming and safety model for an all male community of 250 students Administered the hall judicial processes for student conduct Presented campus resource information to first-year students and parents Managed residency compliance through hall walk-thru and effective community development Maintained safety of the facility and residents with periodic building assessments Fostered community by requiring resident programming with RA staff Managed hall programming and operational budget Served as a resource for students about campus resources Served on the search committee for the Coordinator of Residential Education Supervised 6 resident assistants Reported to the Associate Director of Housing for Residential Education INSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE Created and implemented Social Justice Journey workshops for students, University of North Georgia Co-instructor for the Multicultural Adult Education graduate course, The University of Georgia Instructor for a Career and Major Development course, The University of Georgia Adjunct instructor for GSU 1210 freshman seminar, Georgia Southern University Assisted with the instruction of GSU 1210 freshman seminar, Georgia Southern University STUDENT ORGANIZATION ADVISEMENT Student Government Association, Advisor, Georgia Perimeter College-Clarkston campus Diversity Student Ambassadors, Advisor, University of North Georgia-Dahlonega Concrete Jungle Dance Team, Founding Advisor, University of North Georgia-Dahlonega Asian Student Association, Founding Advisor, University of North Georgia-Dahlonega

5 Black Student Union, Founding Advisor, University of North Georgia-Dahlonega Venezuelan Student Association, Founding Advisor, The Florida State University Colombian Student Association, Advisor, The Florida State University Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Advisor, The Florida State University Black Student Union, Consulting Advisor, The Florida State University Asian American Student Union, Advisor, The University of Georgia Black Affairs Council, Advisor, The University of Georgia Hispanic Student Association, Advisor, The University of Georgia Dorman Hall R.H.A., Advisor, Georgia Southern University Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Advisor, Georgia Southern University INSTITUTIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE Dekalb County, GA Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals Committee Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Nu Mu Lambda Alumni Chapter Cultural Awareness Month Planning Committees, University of North Georgia, 2012, 2013 o Hispanic/Latino Heritage, Native American, Black History, Women s Heritage, and Asian Heritage Months Minority Advisement Program (Diversity) Committee, Chair, North Georgia College & State, Fall th Anniversary of Desegregation Planning Committee, The Florida State University, 2012 City of Tallahassee Human Relations Council, Board Member, 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Planning Committee, Chair, The Florida State University, 2012 Woodward Quad Courtyard Management Committee Chair, (facilities), The Florida State University, 2012 The President s Retreat Participant/Facilitator, The Florida State University, 2011 Mary Frances Early Lecture 9 th annual Planning Committee, Chair, The University of Georgia, 2009 African-American Male Leadership Conference Co-founder, The University of Georgia Dr. Martin Luther King Planning Committee, Georgia Southern University, 2001, 2002, 2003 ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) Southern Association of College Student Affairs (SACSA) Georgia Southern University National Alumni Association Member Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS ACPA Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Manager Institute, 2016 Cohort Orientation Professionals Institute (NODA), 2015 Cohort Irene & Curtis Ulmer Scholar, The University of Georgia Residence Hall Director of the Semester, Georgia Southern University John F. Nolen Student Leader Hall of Fame, Georgia Southern University PRESENTATIONS Bryant, R.G., & Guy, T., The professional learning of Chief Diversity Officers in Higher Education (Roundtable), 55 th Adult Education Research Conference (Penn State-Harrisburg), Harrisburg, PA. (June 2014). Bryant, R.G., Diversity in the Workplace: Preparation in College, University of North Georgia Career Development Course, Dahlonega, GA. (April 2013; November, 2013). Bryant, R.G., & Robinson, R.L. Diversity presentation for INTRO leaders, University of North Georgia Orientation Leader Training, Dahlonega, GA. (February 2013). Bryant, R.G., Diversity in the Workplace: Preparation in College, North Georgia College & State University Career Development Course, Dahlonega, GA. (November 2012). Bryant, R.G., Building a Strong Multicultural Community: A presentation about assessing multicultural programs, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL (June 2012).

6 Bryant, R.G., The American college student living in a diverse world, Advising First Mini-Conference - The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL (February 2012). Guardia, J.G., Bryant, R.G., Hampton, A.E., Mayweather, L., & Dasilva, J. Building Community through Multicultural Programming, NASPA Multicultural Institute, Atlanta, GA. (December 2011). Bryant, R.G. & Dasilva, J. Identity Disc Training, The Florida State University, Multicultural Greek Council & Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement, Tallahassee, FL. (Summer 2011). Bryant, R.G. Roundtable discussion: chief diversity officers in higher education, University of Georgia, Adult Education Program, Athens, GA. (Spring Symposium 2011). Bryant, R.G. Your seat at the table, University of Georgia, Office of Intercultural Affairs and African-American Cultural Center African-American Male Leadership Retreat, Athens, GA. (April 2007). Bryant, R.G. Understanding Leadership and the Structure of Organizations, University of Georgia, African American Cultural Center Officer Development Retreat, Athens, GA. (April 2005). Bryant, R.G. & Pagerie, N.S. Multiculturalism & Leadership, University of Georgia, Multicultural Services and Programs Transition Retreat, Athens, GA. (April 2005). Bryant, R.G. & Spain-Shuler, L. Leaders of Tomorrow, Georgia State University, Office of African American Student Services, Callaway Gardens, GA. (September 2004). Bryant, R.G. & Spain-Shuler, L. Leaders of Tomorrow, Georgia Southern University, Board of Regents 20 th MAP/MRO Conference, Statesboro, GA. (April 2004). Bryant, R.G. Diversity and Differences, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA. (Fall 2003).