Amanda Chan (Eiklor)
Director of Student Academic Success at University of Bridgeport- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Advanced TEFL Certification
Notting Hill College School of Teacher TrainingMar, 2012- Oct, 2024
Experience
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University of Bridgeport
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Student Academic Success
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Jan 2022 - Present
Oversees all aspects of academic advising, academic support, and student success services for on ground undergraduate students and all online undergraduate and graduate programs. Responsible for all programmatic aspects of registration processes for current and incoming students, mid-semester progress reports, review and approval of advising policies, oversight of academic support services such as tutoring and student success coaching.
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Associate Director, Office of Student Academic Success
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Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
Maintained an advisee caseload of primarily first year and incoming transfer students within the College of Science and Society and students in the Pre-Nursing program working toward acceptance into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Additionally, advised students in the General Studies program through graduation. Created student support programming and initiatives specific to first-year student transition and success. Developed and facilitated a summer bridge program with the mission of providing academic and personal support to a cohort of students contingently accepted into the university to support and empower them to successfully transition as matriculated students for the Fall semester. Additional responsibilities included, but were not limited to, facilitating assessment inventories, implementing individualized success strategies and academic recovery plans, major and career exploration, course planning and registration, and hiring/training/supervising graduate students and advisors. Show less
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Academic Success Advisor
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Oct 2017 - Jul 2021
Maintained an advisee caseload of primarily first year and incoming transfer students within the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Public and International Affairs, and students in the Pre-Dental and Pre-Nursing programs working toward acceptance into the College of Health Sciences. Additionally, advised students in the General Studies program through graduation and assisted with the pre-certification process to confirm degree completion. Worked collaboratively with faculty and staff in other departments to provide a holistic approach to student development and success. Additional responsibilities included, but were not limited to, programming, facilitating assessment inventories, implementing individualized success strategies and academic recovery plans, major and career exploration, course planning and registration. Show less
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Instructor - First Year Seminar
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Aug 2018 - May 2021
Instructed First Year Seminar (FYS 101) designed to assist students with adjustment to college and acquiring various skills, setting and committing to goals, mastering self-management, developing emotional intelligence, and understanding available resources for their personal and academic exploration, growth, and success. Utilized a Peer Leader imbedded in the course to assist with class instruction, discussion, and student support.
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University of Bridgeport
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Housing and Residential Life
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Apr 2016 - May 2017
Position title was updated as a result of departmental expansion and restructuring and reported to the Executive Director. Continued to perform all roles and responsibilities as listed under the Associate Director position with increased responsibility due to the departmental expansion of acquiring a 20-person occupancy house, 32 apartments, and a newly constructed residence hall that included double and suite style occupancy.
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Associate Director of Housing, Residential Life and Community Standards
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Jun 2015 - Mar 2016
Assisted the Director with the overall administration and oversight of the department; including, but not limited to, operational functions of the Residential Life program providing housing to students in six residence halls. Responsible for occupancy management, billing/account management, coordinating facilities management needs, budget oversight and distribution, and designing and delivering workshops, programs, and community engagement events. Led a team of 100+ full and part time staff members on a 24/7 operational basis; responsible for selection and training, providing mentorship and feedback, promoting staff engagement and the successful completion of organization initiatives. Also served as a Student Conduct Officer, investigating and adjudicating violations of the Code of Community Standards, and participated on the Administrator On Call rotation responding to critical incidents of significant health/safety concerns on campus. Show less
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University of New England
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Area Coordinator
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Jul 2011 - Jun 2015
Live-on professional staff member responsible for the safety, development, and experiential learning experience for residential students. Additional responsibilities included adjudication of student conduct cases, conflict mediation, program/event planning, serving on call for emergency response, supervised an RA staff, supervised work study students, and advising students on personal and academic topics. Live-on professional staff member responsible for the safety, development, and experiential learning experience for residential students. Additional responsibilities included adjudication of student conduct cases, conflict mediation, program/event planning, serving on call for emergency response, supervised an RA staff, supervised work study students, and advising students on personal and academic topics.
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Franklin College Switzerland
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Ticino, Switzerland
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Office Assistant
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Jun 2011 - Jun 2011
Observed the Student Affairs office at an American institution in Switzerland. Assisted with tasks related to summer orientation, manual edits, preparation for hosting an international NASPA conference, and assessment of a student leadership program and Orientation Leader training. Observed the Student Affairs office at an American institution in Switzerland. Assisted with tasks related to summer orientation, manual edits, preparation for hosting an international NASPA conference, and assessment of a student leadership program and Orientation Leader training.
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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Hall Director
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Jan 2009 - May 2011
Live-on graduate position managing the operational and leadership functions of an assigned residence hall. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, supervising an RA staff, adjudicating low level conduct cases, program/event planning, collaborating with Living Learning Communities, serving on call for emergency response, and conflict mediation. Live-on graduate position managing the operational and leadership functions of an assigned residence hall. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, supervising an RA staff, adjudicating low level conduct cases, program/event planning, collaborating with Living Learning Communities, serving on call for emergency response, and conflict mediation.
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Education
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2009 - 2011
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Master of Education, Counseling and Student Affairs -
2004 - 2009
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
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