Mikayla Q.

Woodward 
Strategic • Developer • Communication • Relator• Responsibility 
1301 Columbia College Dr., MSC 986, Columbia, SC 
217.249.8034 | ​mikaylaq.woodward@gmail.com 
 
Education 

University of South Carolina   ​Columbia, SC 

Master of Education/ Higher Education and Student Affairs   May 2018 

North Central College   ​Naperville, IL

Bachelor of Arts/ Organizational Communication     June 2016 

Relevant Experience 
Columbia College   ​Columbia, SC 
Graduate Assistant, Division of Student Affairs    August 2016-Present 
● Co-Advise the Columbia College Student Government Association, which is comprised of 24 Women’s Day College 
students, as well as the Evening College Student Government Association, led by 10 non-traditional students 
● Coordinate and execute the fall and spring Orientation programs for Evening College students 
● Aid the Dean of Students with administrative tasks including, but not limited to proofreading official college 
documents, providing commentary on reports sent to the Board of Trustees, and communicating information to the 
students enrolled in the Women’s Day College, Evening College, Graduate Program, and Online Program 
● Create a monthly Restroom Reading calendar utilizing Microsoft Publisher in collaboration with the Division of 
Student Affairs, Athletics, and Fine Arts in order to inform students on upcoming events on and off campus 
● Design marketing materials on Canva and distribute to the student body via paper fliers and social media platforms 
● Serve on the Residence Life On-Call rotation for 24-hour/7-day shifts and respond to emergency or facility calls 
● Plan the Columbia College Honors and Awards Program, We Choose Honor, Student Choice, and Savory awards 
● Served on the Wellness Committee, Student Life Committee, and Title IX Committee for the 2016-2017 Academic 
Year, and assist with various projects such as the establishment of the Reach Out​TM​ Title IX resource mobile app 
● Revitalized both the intramural program as part of a healthy campus initiative, and the monthly Evening College 
Newsletter utilizing MailChimp in order to foster the commitment of “One Columbia College” 

Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis   ​Indianapolis, IN  

Graduate Intern, Student Organizations   May 2017-July 2017 
● Curated numerous resources related to Student Organizations, including but not limited to officer transitions, 
communication and conflict resolution, motivation and retention, and bystander intervention 
● Designed take home materials for aforementioned presentations that supplement learned material 
● Promoted student organizations at summer orientation resource fairs 2 times a week 
● Attended various professional development meetings hosted by IUPUI directors and other staff members 
 
National Association for Campus Activities (NACA)    ​Columbia, SC 
Intern & Practicum Student, Department of Education and Research    September 2017-Present
● Provided support to the Department of Education and Research 
● Created Content Reports of the NACA​Ⓡ​ Connect Professional Staff Community 
● Assisted with assessment and development of graduate student initiatives 
● Developed assessment and promotional materials for the summer internship program 
● Coordinated construction of surveys and designed and distributed over 170 evaluation infographics for Regional 
Conferences and National Convention Educational Sessions
● Performed Executive Assistant duties at the 2018 National Convention, including taking minutes for the NACA 
Board of Directors and NACA Foundation Board of Trustees meetings, and provided additional support for the 
NACA Executive Director as needed
Additional Experience 
University of South Carolina   ​Columbia, SC   
Special Events Director, Student Personnel Association (SPA) ​November 2016-December 2017
● Applied and was selected to hold a Lead Team position for the 2017 calendar year 
● Planned traditional celebration for students finishing their degrees in 2016-2017 academic year, coordinating with 
the Honor Society and local restaurants to ensure success 
● Coordinated the annual Hooding Ceremony for all Spring 2017 Higher Education Student Affairs graduates 
● Attend bi-weekly all member meetings and monthly Lead Team meetings, coordinating with Executive Board and 
Lead team members about upcoming events 
Orientation Leader, Student Personnel Association (SPA)     ​April 
2017-September 2017   
● Communicated with incoming HESA students about their questions and concerns related to the Graduate School 
experience at the University of South Carolina 
● Virtually hosted a chat about academics in the Higher Education Student Affairs program at UofSC along with 3 
other Orientation Leaders, answering questions posed from incoming first years 
● Socialized and oriented new students to the UofSC HESA program for the Fall 2017 Semester 

North Central College ​Naperville, IL 

Programming Chair, College Union Activities Board (CUAB) January 2017-June 2015 
● Coordinatinated 30 campus events for a student body of approximately 3,000 students 
President, College Union Activities Board (CUAB)   July 2015-June 2016 
● Attended the NACA National Convention in 2014 and 2015 to assist in selecting events from among 75 showcasing 
artists/acts for the following academic year 
● Managed a budget of over $125,000 granted to CUAB from the finance committee for student events 
● Coordinated large traditional campus events in conjunction with the Vice President, including but not limited to 
Homecoming, Mr. NCC (male pageant), Springfest Carnival and Concert 

North Central College ​Naperville, IL

Orientation Leader, Office of Orientation   March 2015-September 2015 
● Served as an Orientation Leader for 2 of the 8 summer orientation sessions, working with parents of the incoming 
class of more than 600 students to acclimate them to the North Central College culture 
● Assisted the logistics team for Welcome Week 2015, coordinating event details with the team leaders 
 
Work Experience 
North Central College ​Naperville, IL 
Student Worker and Camp Assistant, Camps & Conference Services ​April 2014-June 2016 
● Worked​ ​community events hosted at North Central College, such as book signings and large concerts 
● Provided assistance at weddings held in the campus chapel, working with couples to ensure success 
● Worked as a 2015 Summer Camp Assistant, providing customer service and hospitality to a variety of over 30 
unique sport, academic, theatre and other camps with more than 500 campers combined 

 
Affiliations and Awards
National Association for Campus Activities (NACA)/ Lecture Showcase Selection     ​November 2016 
Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) / Graduate Assistant Program    ​ ​October 2017 
Columbia College/ Student Organizations Advisor of the Year   ​May 2017 
Lambda Pi Eta National Honor Society/ Communications Honor Society ​May 2015