Jacquelyn T.

Henry (She/Her/Hers)
Deliberative · Analytical · Context · Strategic · Restorative
Cullowhee, NC 28723 | (828) 432-7431 | jacqt83681@gmail.com
Education

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

Master of Education Expected: May 2021
Higher Education Student Affairs

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

Bachelor of Science in Psychology May 2019
Minor: Elementary Education

Professional Experience

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

Office of Admissions
Graduate Assistant August 2019– May 2020 & August 2020- Present
• Assist with class-building for the upcoming academic year by reviewing and making decisions on freshman
applications.
• Assist with campus events such as CATs conference, Open House, and virtual visits.
• Meet with prospective students and their families to answer questions related to WCU
• Check-in prospective students and their families for daily tours and answer questions related to the tour,
university, or application process.
• Help with other tasks as needed or desired.

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

Athletics: Students- Athlete Support Services
Graduate Intern January 2020-May 2020 & August 2020-Present
• Assist with academic support and student development for student athletes.
• Meet with student-athletes to assist them in their academic preparedness/ success.
• Monitor student-athlete study hall, both virtual and in-person.
• Monitor in-person small group sessions on days and times assigned.
• Report 5th, 8th, and 11th week grades to coaches and supervisors for sports appointed.
• Plan and implement workshops for student-athletes on topics related to academic and professional development.

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

Department of Residential Living & Student Services
Resident Assistant January 2018- May 2019
• Promoted an inclusive and accepting living environment for first-year students.
• Enforced university policies among residents.
• Planned monthly programs to enhance community among residents in the residence hall.
• Mediated disputes between residents and filed appropriate reports such as Bias and Student of Concern Reports
when needed or instructed.
 • Conducted room inspections two times each semester.
• Worked on call rotation and responded to calls/complaints in the residence hall.
• Handled/assisted with crisis management and recovery such as bias reports, incident reports, and issues on
supervised hall.
• Used budgetary skills to keep track of monthly community building/program expenses and kept track of P-card
during shopping trips.
Conference Assistant Summer 2018 & 2019
• Assisted with conferences held on WCU campus over summer
• Helped with housing needs
• Helped Orientation Counselors with housing future students during orientation
• Assisted with guest concerns
• Responsible for being in call 24 hours every twelve days to assist guests with their concerns/needs
Resident Student Association (RSA): Vice President of Programming September 2017- December 2017
• Worked on Executive Board with other executive members
• Attended and helped facilitate weekly meetings to discuss upcoming events and respond to student concerns in
the Residence Halls
• Supervised appointed residence hall and check in bi-weekly
• Created programs for residential students

Research and Presentations

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

Athletics: Student-Athlete Support Services November, 2020
Presentation:
Henry, J. T. (2020). Soft skills: On and off the playing field. Western Carolina University. Cullowhee, NC.

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

Athletics: Student-Athlete Support Services October, 2020
Presentation:
Henry, J. T. (2020). Motivation: Get some. Western Carolina University. Cullowhee, NC.

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

Graduate Research Symposium April, 2020
Henry, J. T. (2020). Transfer students transition process: A Qualitative study. Western Carolina University Graduate
Research Symposium. Cullowhee, NC.

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

C.A.T.s (Catamount Advising for Transfer Students) Conference Planner and Presenter March 2020
Presentation:
Clark, K., Henry, J. T., & Hill, H. (2020). MyWCU navigation. Catamount Advising for Transfer Success. Cullowhee, NC.

Professional Development and Certifications

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
RAD (Rape, Aggression, & Defense) Certification May 2019

Western Carolina University Department of Education Cullowhee, NC

Field Experiences August 2016- March 2018
• Observed in elementary classrooms throughout counties of upwards of North Carolina for 16 hours or more during
the semester
• Learned and applied techniques to use when teaching children with disabilities
• Taught sections of the elementary school curriculum and grade papers as assigned by the classroom teacher

Walt Disney World Orlando, FL

Leadership Experience October 2017 & 2018
• Participant in Walt Disney’s Leadership course which taught the core competencies behind effective leadership
and leadership within the Walt Disney Company
• Collaborated in a team on activities about culture and effective leadership skills

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

RHC Supervisor August-December 2017

Honors and Awards

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

Dean’s List Spring 2018

Community Outreach and Engagement

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

CatBash Volunteer April, 2018

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

Hall-O-Ween at Ramsey October 2017

Community Table Volunteer Sylva, NC

October 2017-November 2017