LISA

M. ROGERS

26 East Pearson St., Chicago, IL, 60611 207-522-5993 lisa.rogers02@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
Master of Education, Higher Education

University of Vermont Burlington, VT
Bachelor of Science, Social Work

Anticipated May 2015

May 2013

Assistant Resident Director

STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE

Loyola University Chicago, Department of Residence Life

July 2013 - Present
Manage a residence hall of 380 diverse undergraduate and graduate student residents at a satellite campus.
Supervise, train, and evaluate up to 7 Resident Assistants.
Coordinate programmatic efforts of Resident Assistant staff from proposal to evaluation of programs and
serve as a resource for staff and students for collaborative university efforts.
Facilitate staff development by assisting in weekly staff meetings and individual one-on-one meetings.
Support and provide referrals to students regarding academic, housing, or personal concerns.
Participate in the 24-hour on-duty emergency response rotation for a residential population of 4,200.
Oversee front desk operations and supervise 1 Desk Manager and 7 Student Office Assistants.
Adjudicate alleged policy violations and develop educational sanctioning.
Implement appropriate crisis intervention and conflict mediation.
Manage building facilities, including facilities issues, health and safety inspections, and opening/closing
procedures.
Advise Hall Council and support the Residence Hall Association by attending monthly general body meetings
and programming across campus.
Assist in administrative tasks related to the operations of a residence hall of up to 650 students.

Office of Student Life Intern

Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism



Sept. Dec. 2014
Drafted a proposal for a new Medill School of Journalism Diversity Council structure.
Executed logistical needs for large-scale events including New Student Orientation and Graduation.
Conducted comparative research with peer institutions to improve online presence.

AccessibleNU Intern
Northwestern University, Dean of Students Office



May July 2014
Lead the evaluation of the Student Affairs Assessment project, evaluated case study research, and created
poster presentation of results for submission to the Dean of Students, which was presented by the director at
a division-wide assessment fair.
Conducted research on various topics related to best practice in disability services resulting in the change of
the offices name from Services for Students with Disabilities to AccessibleNU.
Proctored final exams and monitored the coordination of exam scheduling.

Senior Resident Advisor

University of Vermont, Department of Residential Life


Aug. 2011 May 2013
Mentored first-year Resident Advisors in leadership and professional development.
Developed and executed programming for a complex of 500 students, which fostered and maintained a
community of support, partnership, and respect for diversity.
Implemented departmental crisis response protocol, resulting in greater ease of response during emergencies
for supervisors, emergency responders, and myself.
Responded and supported students after multiple mental health crises including a student death.

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Utilized restorative practices to resolve conflict and build community.

Served as the student representative to the Resident Advisor Training Committee.

Learning Skills Tutor

University of Vermont, Academic Support Programs


Sept. 2011 May 2013
Strengthened student success in college through tutoring around general learning skills in one-on-one hour-
long sessions.
Collaborated with students to create and incorporate an individualized study system.
Presented to student groups on topics including: time management, motivation, test-taking, etc. to groups of
20-30 students.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Parallel Justice Intern

Burlington, VT Police Department

Aug. 2012 May 2013
Managed a caseload of 15 clients per week.
Provided support to victims of low-level crimes after the police report is filed and reviewed.
Networked and collaborated with community partners to better provide services for clients.
Participated in H.O.P.E. Works Enthusiast Training for supporting survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
Created and presented a proposal for introducing language inclusive applications into current procedures.

Campus Campaign Coordinator

University of Vermont, Teach for America



Aug. 2011 May 2012
Spearheaded efforts to recruit Teach for America candidates from the University of Vermont.
Constructed and adapted a plan to successfully recruit applicants, including flyering, tabling, and presenting
with student organizations and in classrooms.
Educated and informed students about Teach for Americas mission to end educational inequity.
Guided and supported students in the multi-tiered application process.
Collaborated with other Campus Campaign Coordinators in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine via
conference calls and joint trainings.
Generated 74 quality applications started from the University of Vermont compared to 47 the previous year.
Increased quality applications submitted by 170% since the previous year.

LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT

Training Task Force





Assistant Director Search Committee




Higher Education Student Association Alumni and Fundraising Committee
Cultural Competence Committee

Sept. 2013 Present

May 2014 July 2014

Sept. 2013 May 2014
Jan. 2014 Aug. 2014

TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Im Here for You Title IX Training
Wellness Center, Loyola University Chicago, 2013-2014
Undocumented Student Ally Training
Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, Loyola University Chicago, 2013
LGBTQIA Safe Space Training
Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, Loyola University Chicago, 2013
Restorative Practices Training

Department of Residential Life, University of Vermont, 2010-2012