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Meghan C. Ward
ward.megc@gmail.com
Education
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida Master in Education-College Student Affairs James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Communication Studies Minor Anticipated (May) 2014 2012 125 Southdown Dr. Bristol, CT 06010

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Student Affairs Experience University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL Department of Student Life & Engagement August 2012-Present Graduate Assistant, Campus Recreation Advise new and returning staff on career and professional development opportunities in one on one settings and workshops pertaining to time management, resume building, and graduate school application processes Develop and implement curriculum for eight week long student staff training course Construct, distribute, and analyze a pre and post quantitative assessment to measure the knowledge gained, levels of motivation, and fitness habits from students who participated in eight week long course Improve interactive wellness education programs and services within the residential, commuter, and non traditional student population Supervise and train forty student staff on customer service, communication, and department policies and procedures Formulate and implement new handbooks, policies, procedures, and marketing tools for departmental programs Manage and mediate conflict with participants, student staff, and community members in a professional manner Work collaboratively with other Student Affairs offices to increase the students engagement within the university
Vice Chair, Week of Welcome Committee September 2012-Present Remodel universitys previous Week of Welcome to more efficiently serve residential and commuter student body Work collaboratively with recruitment and marketing chair to assist with assembling and training student street team Coordinate the registration, planning, and execution of spring and fall student activities fairs Mentor and motivate student 15 student-volunteers to demonstrate skills needed to work with first year students Arrange and execute multiple high attendance events that focus on assisting first time in college students with establishing school pride and adjusting to the transition of college life

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Graduate Intern, Center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention August 2013-Present Produce student staff educational materials and training modules for sexual assault bystander intervention initiatives Advise and examine the successes and areas of growth for N.I.T.E. (Network, Improve, Teach, Empower) social justice student organization and executive board Assist with the planning and execution of social justice programs that raise awareness on rape and domestic violence Acquire knowledge of victimology and its role in the university environment and describe the significance in trainings and programs throughout the year
Teaching Assistant, University Experience (UDecide) Course August 2013-December 2013 Instructed a first year experience course related to major selection and career development for twenty-eight students Facilitated individual and group discussion encompassing results of StengthsQuest, MyPlan, and Learning Connections Inventory (LCI) measures and how they are related to the students future major and career options Instructed course lectures encompassing first impressions and personal branding, diversity and bystander intervention

Simmons College, Boston, MA Graduate Intern, Office of Student Leadership and Activities June 2013-August 2013 Contributed to the planning and training of summer of twenty-four Orientation Leaders through presenting on topics such as transferable skills, first impressions of student leaders and public speaking Assisted with the planning and execution of first time in college and transfer orientation sessions Developed and solidified formal training topics for fall student leadership training Researched student affairs graduate internship opportunities in the greater Boston area to further increase university partnerships and professional staff resources

Meghan C. Ward
Student Affairs Experience

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia First Year Involvement Center Intern, Office of Residence Life August 2011-May 2012 Collaborated with graduate students, undergraduate program advisors and writing tutors on programs and initiatives relative to the first year experience Mentored five first year students who were on academic probation and coached them on skills such as time management, studying and note taking to establish them for success in their spring semester Coordinated with twenty local vendors to promote campus-wide alcohol awareness program Communicated efficiently with residents about a variety of topics regarding the first year experience Facilitated leadership development meetings and trainings with thirty undergraduate hall presidents Assisted in assessment process which investigated the proficiency and success of First Year Seminar Course
Conference Coordinator, Conference Services May 2011-August 2011 Communicated with event sponsors in a professional, and timely manner regarding their needs while on campus Worked collaboratively with conference assistants, university administration and staff Arranged accommodations for events ranging from university Varsity Basketball and Volleyball camps with 300 or more attendees, to teacher accreditation conferences and religious affiliated conventions with thirty or less attendees Managed issues and alleviated any inconveniences that would appear during the conference Research Assistant, Psychology Department August 2010-May 2012 Collaborated with professors, graduate and undergraduate students in a research oriented environment Collected data in an organized manner regarding topics in Social and Performance Management Psychology Statistically analyzed experimental data and presented findings at conferences Athlete Mentor, Student Athlete Services September 2009-January 2011 Peer advised student athletes that were on academic probation or seen as at-risk due to high school academic history or first generation college student status Strategized a plan to increase time management, organizational, and study skills of the athlete Recognized areas where athlete could improve and provide guidance to help balance academic and athletic career Consulted with program director, athletic advisors and coaches about the progress of the athlete

Trainings and Certifications Office for Victims of Crime, Online Program Victim Assistance Training (VAT) February 2014 Acquired knowledge of history, core competencies and types of victim services, and the populations who utilize them Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP)-Northeastern University, Boston, MA Train the Trainers Institute October 2013 Attained and fine tuned skills to become MVP trainer and educate groups on Jackson Katzs bystander approach toward gender violence Memberships and Affiliations National Association of Student Personnel Administration National Academic Advising Association

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Publications and Presentations National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Florida Drive In (October 2013) Ward, M. (2013, October). Gender and Sexual Identity Development in Student Athletes Technique: Individual presentation at regional conference. Orlando, FL Virginia Psychological Association (April 2012) Williams, J., Ward, M., Devoto, A & Bernstein, A. (2012, April). Formative Assessment of an Undergraduate Classroom Technique: Group presentation at the annual conference. Norfolk, VA American Psychological Sciences Convention (May 2011) Easterbrook, K.E., Burek, K., Giacopelli, N.M., Ward, M.C., & Zinn, T.E. (2011,April) Opportunity to Touch and Concurrent Product Satisfaction. Technique: Poster presented at the annual conference. Washington, DC Virginia Psychological Association (April 2011) Smiley, W. F., Williams, J., Giacopelli, N., Ward, M., & Burek, K. (2011, April). A systematic evaluation of the Immediate Feedback Assessment Technique: Group presentation at the annual conference. Hot Springs, VA