Amy Collins-Warfield, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor and Teaching & Learning Scholar at University of Minnesota-Rochester
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Rochester, Minnesota, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Minnesota Master Naturalist: North Woods, Great Lakes
    University of Minnesota Extension Service
    Jan, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • Minnesota Master Naturalist: Big Woods, Big Rivers
    University of Minnesota Extension Service
    Nov, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Teaching Endorsement in Inclusive Teaching
    Drake Institute of Teaching and Learning, Ohio State University
  • Teaching Endorsement in Meaningful Inquiry
    Drake Institute of Teaching and Learning, Ohio State University
  • Teaching Endorsement in Online Teaching
    Drake Institute of Teaching and Learning, Ohio State University
  • Teaching Endorsement in Technology-Enhanced Teaching
    Drake Institute of Teaching and Learning, Ohio State University

Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Professor and Teaching & Learning Scholar
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      Courses I teach: CLI 1000 Introduction to Academic Inquiry in the Health Sciences CLI 3712 Capstone Proposal Planning CLI 3721 Special Topics: Self-Regulated Learning CLI 3721 Special Topics: Foundations of Leadership Current research projects: Understanding how health sciences students define “success” and developing relevant pedagogies to help them achieve this Self-regulated learning as an intervention to remedy post-COVID learning deficits Improving the experiences of first-generation college students Department service: Cornerstone committee First Scholars Network co-leader Curriculum Committee Disciplinary service: Reviewer, Journal of First Generation Student Success Conference program reviewer, NASPA and ASHE Professional memberships: NOSS NASPA ASHE WCSA AERA Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • SpringForward Advising Specialist (Senior Academic Advisor)
      • Dec 2019 - Jul 2022

      • Provide proactive academic advising with special emphasis on first-year students (generalized advisor - affiliated with the central advising office within Transition & Academic Growth)• Assist students with choosing majors, planning coursework, identifying career goals• Review student academic progress and conduct outreach to students on probation• Help students who are struggling academically to identify challenges to success and develop strategies to address these• Assist special populations of students in navigating university policies and procedures (e.g., first-generation or low-income students)• Identify students who have been marginalized by the university and advocate for the removal of institutional barriers to their success• Develop network of campus partners and connect students to appropriate resources• Recruit students to participate in SpringForward summer enrichment program• Design curriculum for summer enrichment program (EXP 2100) and co-teach • Teach academic skills & recovery course: ESEPSY 2059: Becoming a Self-Regulated Learner• Participate on university committees related to new student success and retention• Provide back-up support for centralized advising Show less

    • Assistant Director of First Year Experience
      • Jun 2018 - Dec 2019

      • Planned and implemented initiatives to promote the successful academic and social transition of new first-year students• Supervised and supported two full-time staff members • Shared in the leadership, supervision, and evaluation of the FYE Peer Leader team• Led the development and implementation of Peer Leader training• Led the process of evaluating Peer Leaders• Utilized data collection software: RNL College Student Inventory, Talisma, and Qualtrics• Analyzed data and produced reports related to first-year student transition, success, and retention, with special focus on identifying priority students• Developed partnerships and collaborate with key offices that impact first-year transition and success, such as: Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services; Military and Veteran Students; academic advising and college units• Shared data and key implications with campus partners• Supported university Orientation tasks including giving presentations to families • Supported First Year Success Series including presenting sessions on College Student Inventory• Organized and led meetings for FYE Advising Committee• Organized and co-led meetings for FYE campus-wide Peer Leader Committee• Mentored and supported a cohort of Land Grant Opportunity Scholars• Reviewed current events and issues impacting college student transition and support• Reviewed undergraduate admissions applications• OSU Research Eligible Personnel Show less

    • Academic Advisor and Coordinator of First-Year Programs
      • Mar 2013 - May 2018

      • Coordinated Orientation for new students, including: - Creating public presentations to students and families - Arranging & managing the process of advising and course scheduling for new students - Problem-solving student & family concerns on Orientation day - College representative to First Year Experience• Coordinated EHE 1100: Introduction to College of Education & Human Ecology and Degree Planning (aka "Survey"), including: - Facilitated development of curriculum, course goals, assignments, & activities, with input from instructors - Produced syllabus & online course modules (Canvas) - Organized teaching schedule & maintain rosters - Conducted regular staff meetings & assist instructors with concerns - Taught EHE 1100 for transfer students, in-person & online• Coordinated the Global Option in EHE program, including: - Recruited & managed student participation - Developed & implemented the capstone course• Co-led the EHE Peer Mentor program, including: - Recruited & hired undergraduate Peer Mentors - Created & taught semester-long Peer Mentor professional development course - Managed implementation of Peer Mentor involvement in EHE 1100/other activities• Served as College liaison for regional campus issues - Processed student requests to change campuses • Advised a roster of students in Human Sciences majors: - Provided academic counseling to new, current, & returning students - Assisted students in selecting majors and coursework - Provided guidance for students who are facing a need to change their plans - Assisted students with the curriculum & registration petition process - Assisted students in their final academic preparations before graduation - Made referrals & maintain contacts with other campus offices - Maintained up-to-date student records - Maintained up-to-date knowledge on curricula for a specific set of majors - Provided general career, internship, graduate/professional school advising Show less

    • Graduate Consultant - University Center for the Advancement of Teaching
      • Aug 2012 - Feb 2013

      • Facilitated one-on-one consultations with Graduate Teaching Associates regarding teaching portfolios, teaching methods, and evaluative feedback• Conducted midterm qualitative and quantitative evaluations of courses, along with pre- and post-assessment consultations• Completed research on scholarship related to teaching and learning; produced a variety of written publications• Co-facilitated sessions of the campus-wide GTA training prior to the start of the school year

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Teaching Associate
      • Sep 2010 - Jun 2012

      • Independently taught a section of the course EDUPL 306.07 "School and Society" for undergraduate pre-service teachers • Created the syllabus and lesson plans for the course • Created rubrics for evaluating assignments • Designed activities, selected reading materials, and located other resources for the course • Created and maintained the online course site • Solicited student feedback about the course and worked to improve it as needed • Independently taught a section of the course EDUPL 306.07 "School and Society" for undergraduate pre-service teachers • Created the syllabus and lesson plans for the course • Created rubrics for evaluating assignments • Designed activities, selected reading materials, and located other resources for the course • Created and maintained the online course site • Solicited student feedback about the course and worked to improve it as needed

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • Aug 2007 - May 2009

      • Taught sections of first-year transition course UNIV 111/411 by facilitating a pre-set curriculum • Led course activities and discussions, utilized Blackboard course software • Provided guidance for upperclassmen peer mentors • Contributed to curriculum development • Developed teaching guide • Led staff meetings and conducted trainings as needed; mentored new staff • Taught sections of first-year transition course UNIV 111/411 by facilitating a pre-set curriculum • Led course activities and discussions, utilized Blackboard course software • Provided guidance for upperclassmen peer mentors • Contributed to curriculum development • Developed teaching guide • Led staff meetings and conducted trainings as needed; mentored new staff

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Residential Life Coordinator
      • May 2005 - May 2007

      • Full-time, live-in professional staff member responsible for 3 residence halls with approximately 400 total undergraduate residents• Supervised and evaluated a staff of 11 undergraduate Resident Assistants.• Supervised and evaluated a staff of 3 undergraduate Desk Attendants.• Participated in 24-hr on-call duty. • Promoted the safety and welfare of residents, including writing incident reports and holding discipline meetings.• Responded to physical and emotional crises by following proper crisis response procedures.• Worked with the student staff to plan and implement educational programming.• Assisted other student life offices as requested. Show less

    • Resident Assistant
      • Aug 2004 - May 2005

      Resident Assistant for the YearOne living/learning community.

    • Cemetery Office Assistant and Groundskeeper
      • May 2001 - Jul 2004

      Developed and published a guide to cemetery operations Conducted historical research on the cemeteries, leading to replacement of vandalized grave markers and restoration of a mausoleum Created the official photographic database of grave markets and monuments Assisted visitors with genealogy projects Managed office including clerical and sales tasks Groundskeeping responsibilities such as mowing Developed and published a guide to cemetery operations Conducted historical research on the cemeteries, leading to replacement of vandalized grave markers and restoration of a mausoleum Created the official photographic database of grave markets and monuments Assisted visitors with genealogy projects Managed office including clerical and sales tasks Groundskeeping responsibilities such as mowing

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • StAP Intern - New Student Orientation
      • Aug 2003 - May 2004

      Completed an internship with the office of orientation and first-year programming. Completed an internship with the office of orientation and first-year programming.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Ornithology Teaching Assistant
      • Jan 2003 - May 2003

      Helped facilitate field trips

    • Student Office Assistant
      • Aug 2002 - May 2003

      Student office assistant for the History department. Clerical tasks; published department website

Education

  • The Ohio State University
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Agricultural Communication, Education, & Leadership
    2019 - 2022
  • The Ohio State University
    Master of Science - MS, Agricultural Communication, Education, & Leadership
    2019 - 2021
  • The Ohio State University
    Master of Arts (M.A.), Educational Policy & Leadership
    2009 - 2014
  • Bowling Green State University
    Master of Arts (M.A.), Cross-cultural & International Education
    2007 - 2008
  • Ohio Wesleyan University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
    2001 - 2005

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