Nicholas S.

DeGraw
Stevenson A 201 - 420 Stadium Dr. W (801) 828-5520
DeKalb, IL 60115 nickdegraw@gmail.com

Education
Master of Science in Education, Adult and Higher Education May 2017
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Bachelor of Science, Sociology May 2015
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Associate of Science December 2013
Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT

Experience
Graduate Residence Hall Director July 2015-Present
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Supervision
o Solely supervise a staff of 10 Community Advisors over a community of approximately 250 students
o Hold regular staff meetings, 1:1 conferences, and individual correspondence
o Indirectly supervise 50 other CAs and over 50 Desk Assistants of two residential communities
Student Conduct
o Correspond with students in violation and the student conduct office
o Determine with students whether a violation has occurred and sanction appropriately
o Conduct educational conversation with students in violation of housing policy about correcting behavior
o Manage cases through Maxient online conduct system
On-call duties and crisis response
o Serve as primary on-call contact over campus area of 1,000 residents
o Confront residents in violation of housing policies and community standards
o Respond timely and appropriately to crisis situations, through problem solving and proper reporting formats
Programming and Budgeting
o Develop and implement residential programs and strategies in-line with the Residential Curriculum
o Assisted in development and implementation of complex-wide programs and strategies based on departmental
residential curriculum, student needs, and data from MapWorks and resident 1:1s
o Manage budget for community programming and strategies for 10 CAs
Summer Conferences
o Utilize Conference Programmer to create room assignments and key labels
o Correspond and maintain line of communication with assigned conferences and conference leaders
o Supervise and correspond with a staff of 50 Undergraduate Summer Conference Assistants
Living Learning Communities
o Collaborated with campus partners of Health House and Teach House communities
o Worked with LLC House Leaders to assist in relationship building between Community Advisors
o Promoted and attended events provided by each Living Learning Community partner
UNIV 201 Instructor - Graduate Student Leader August 2016-December 2016
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb IL
Instructed the First Year Experience course in collaboration with a university administrator
Designed and instructed lessons, facilitated discussions, and held individual conferences to facilitate classroom learning
Created an assessment report to show the effects of the course on retention efforts at the university
Orientation and New Student Programs Intern May 2016-August 2016
Kishwaukee College, DeKalb, IL
Designed the new orientation program and Orientation Leader position in coordination with other campus offices
Facilitated training of 9 new Orientation Leaders and 4 returning staff members
Generated and distributed assessment surveys evaluating program satisfaction and compiled final results and numbers.
Facilitated Orientation sessions and supervised student employees and volunteers
ACUHO-I Housing and Summer Conference Intern May 2015-July 2015
Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR
Supervised summer conference assistants and front desk employees
Created and implemented a training program for summer staff
Communicated with conference partners to prepare housing for conferences ranging from 5 to 1000 participants
Assisted in housing facilities projects, such as designing new housing furnishings and interior decor
Resident Advisor Alliance House Living Learning Community August 2014-May 2015
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Fostered community for 12 residents within a community dedicated to inclusion of various sexual and gender identities
Implemented programs for the housing community based on my expertise to promote social and inclusivity
Enforced Housing & Residential Education policy and emergency response through on-call duty
Orientation Leader January 2014-August 2014
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Guided campus tours for groups of incoming students at the University.
Worked with Academic Advisors in the College of Fine Arts to assist in registering Fine Arts students for classes
Worked among a team of other student professionals to create an efficient program for new students each day

Committees, Advising, and University Service

Oshkosh Placement Exchange Search Committee January 2017-March 2017
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Represented Northern Illinois through conducting interviews for available Graduate Assistant Positions within housing
Participated in relevant conversations with committee to determine fit and placement for each available position
Y2 @ NIU Planning Committee July 2016-September 2016
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Organized event for 2nd year students at the institution connecting sophomore students to campus resources
Corresponded with various campus offices and departments to ensure a large community presence at event
Organized and set up materials, tables, Zumba, prizes, and music for the event
Hall Council Advisor July 2015-May 2016
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Advised board of 11 students on the development of events and programs for the community
Met individually with each member of the board throughout their term to ensure all responsibilities had been fulfilled
Assisted in the budgeting and logistics of Hall Council operations
Graduate Student Assistantship Recruitment Program (GSARP) Committee January 2015- March 2015
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Collaborated with Adult and Higher Education faculty members and Student Affairs administrators across campus to
plan, organize, and run the Graduate Assistant interview weekend on campus
Coordinated housing tours, check-ins, set-up, and take-down of the event
NASPA Undergraduate Fellowship Program (NUFP) August 2014-May 2015
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Paired with a mentor in student affairs, based upon shared interests in social justice initiatives and gender & sexuality
Assigned tasks and had weekly meetings with mentor to hold discussions pertaining to the field.
Developed a professional relationship with mentor to improve skills in preparation for graduate work and career

Additional Undergraduate Experience

Front Desk Assistant, University of Utah Housing September 2014-May 2015
Summer Conference Assistant, Southern Utah University Housing April 2013-August 2013
Sigma Chi Fraternity Vice President, Southern Utah University March 2012-March 2013
Resident Assistant, Southern Utah University August 2012-May 2013
International Sigma Chi Foundation Scholarship Recipient September 2012
Orientation Leader, Southern Utah University December 2011-December 2012
Student Association Associate Director of Marketing, Southern Utah University May 2012-December 2012