Christie Fox, PhD
Director, Student Success and Retention at Westminster College- Claim this Profile
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Danene Dustin, Experience-Designer Extraordinaire. Utmost attention to detail. Unrivaled service.
Christie is absolutely passionate about the USU Honors Program as she wants desperately for her students to succeed not only while attending school but also within their chosen career paths. She has evolved the Honors Program into a well-oiled machine that runs efficiently while being extremely student friendly. I recommend Christie as an absolute professional who always gets the job done with enthusiasm and class.
Joyce Kinkead
Dr. Fox is not only a fabulous colleague but a leader in Honors programs and also in Fellowship advising. Under her leadership, students at Utah State have consistently brought home prestigious awards such as the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. She is a hands-on director of Honors, willing to make engage in fun activities with students such as "Honors Idol," playing in a mock rock band. She is equally at home meeting with donors and raising funds to support students and programmatic initiatives. Dr. Fox is also an active scholar and teacher, dedicated to innovative approaches to teaching & learning. Furthermore, she is a consummate networker, quickly getting to know students, faculty, and administrators. She set up the Honors leadership council for students, and she also has a faculty advisory board with whom she consults, particularly on assessment of the program. She is terrifically organized and detailed, a good University citizen, and she has a wicked sense of humor to boot.
Danene Dustin, Experience-Designer Extraordinaire. Utmost attention to detail. Unrivaled service.
Christie is absolutely passionate about the USU Honors Program as she wants desperately for her students to succeed not only while attending school but also within their chosen career paths. She has evolved the Honors Program into a well-oiled machine that runs efficiently while being extremely student friendly. I recommend Christie as an absolute professional who always gets the job done with enthusiasm and class.
Joyce Kinkead
Dr. Fox is not only a fabulous colleague but a leader in Honors programs and also in Fellowship advising. Under her leadership, students at Utah State have consistently brought home prestigious awards such as the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. She is a hands-on director of Honors, willing to make engage in fun activities with students such as "Honors Idol," playing in a mock rock band. She is equally at home meeting with donors and raising funds to support students and programmatic initiatives. Dr. Fox is also an active scholar and teacher, dedicated to innovative approaches to teaching & learning. Furthermore, she is a consummate networker, quickly getting to know students, faculty, and administrators. She set up the Honors leadership council for students, and she also has a faculty advisory board with whom she consults, particularly on assessment of the program. She is terrifically organized and detailed, a good University citizen, and she has a wicked sense of humor to boot.
Danene Dustin, Experience-Designer Extraordinaire. Utmost attention to detail. Unrivaled service.
Christie is absolutely passionate about the USU Honors Program as she wants desperately for her students to succeed not only while attending school but also within their chosen career paths. She has evolved the Honors Program into a well-oiled machine that runs efficiently while being extremely student friendly. I recommend Christie as an absolute professional who always gets the job done with enthusiasm and class.
Joyce Kinkead
Dr. Fox is not only a fabulous colleague but a leader in Honors programs and also in Fellowship advising. Under her leadership, students at Utah State have consistently brought home prestigious awards such as the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. She is a hands-on director of Honors, willing to make engage in fun activities with students such as "Honors Idol," playing in a mock rock band. She is equally at home meeting with donors and raising funds to support students and programmatic initiatives. Dr. Fox is also an active scholar and teacher, dedicated to innovative approaches to teaching & learning. Furthermore, she is a consummate networker, quickly getting to know students, faculty, and administrators. She set up the Honors leadership council for students, and she also has a faculty advisory board with whom she consults, particularly on assessment of the program. She is terrifically organized and detailed, a good University citizen, and she has a wicked sense of humor to boot.
Danene Dustin, Experience-Designer Extraordinaire. Utmost attention to detail. Unrivaled service.
Christie is absolutely passionate about the USU Honors Program as she wants desperately for her students to succeed not only while attending school but also within their chosen career paths. She has evolved the Honors Program into a well-oiled machine that runs efficiently while being extremely student friendly. I recommend Christie as an absolute professional who always gets the job done with enthusiasm and class.
Joyce Kinkead
Dr. Fox is not only a fabulous colleague but a leader in Honors programs and also in Fellowship advising. Under her leadership, students at Utah State have consistently brought home prestigious awards such as the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. She is a hands-on director of Honors, willing to make engage in fun activities with students such as "Honors Idol," playing in a mock rock band. She is equally at home meeting with donors and raising funds to support students and programmatic initiatives. Dr. Fox is also an active scholar and teacher, dedicated to innovative approaches to teaching & learning. Furthermore, she is a consummate networker, quickly getting to know students, faculty, and administrators. She set up the Honors leadership council for students, and she also has a faculty advisory board with whom she consults, particularly on assessment of the program. She is terrifically organized and detailed, a good University citizen, and she has a wicked sense of humor to boot.
Experience
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Westminster College
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director, Student Success and Retention
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Nov 2015 - Present
Provide thought leadership on campus-wide initiatives, working across disciplines and silos to improve the student experience. • Lead campus-wide initiatives to improve student success and increase retention. • Develop and implement retention work, with special attention to students from under-represented populations. • Mentor a caseload of students. • Oversee all academic advising. • Manage a diverse team of academic advisors. • Contribute to recruitment events with families and prospective students. • Collaborate with units across the institution.
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The Johns Hopkins University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Academic Coach
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Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
Coached a group of Teach for America students earning their MAT from John's Hopkins. Coached a group of Teach for America students earning their MAT from John's Hopkins.
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Utah System of Higher Education
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Greater Salt Lake City Area
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Director, Utah Scholars and Completion Initiatives
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Jul 2012 - Nov 2015
Utah Scholars was an outreach program designed to increase college access by talking to 8th grade students about the value of a college degree. Volunteers presented in 8th grade classrooms on the importance of post-high school training and the financial incentives to do so. I also worked at state-wide College Completion Director, working directly with the 8 public institutions to improve their retention and success programs. We implemented Complete College Utah, which impacted tuition structure, degree maps/advising, and credit intensity ("Fifteen to Finish") to increase timely completion. • Trained hundreds of corporate volunteers to present to 8th graders. • Solicited new businesses to participate in volunteer speaking program. • More than doubled the reach of student outreach programs across the state, while expanding corporate volunteer program. • Reviewed legislation and advised on higher education strategy. • Secured $1 million in ongoing money from the Utah legislature. • Collaborated with Complete College America, Council on Adult and Experiential Education, International Baccalaureate, & Southern Regional Education Board. • Co-authored successful Bill and Melinda Gates State Systems grant.
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Utah State University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Honors Director
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Jul 2005 - Jul 2012
Oversight of the program of more than 500 students. Crafted specialized curriculum for high-ability students. Worked closely with faculty and staff across the university to build bridges and design solutions for high-ability students. • Designed campus-wide online general education class. • Worked directly with donors to establish two endowments. • Redesigned recruitment and admittance to Honors program. • Trained faculty and staff to review applications. • Solicited course proposals and hired faculty to teach classes.
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International Baccalaureate
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Switzerland
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Volunteer
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2001 - Aug 2011
Served as IB Ambassador for Utah and the west. Previously, I served on the College and University Recognition Task Force, as a Diploma Programme site visitor (reviewer), and as a DP consultant. Served as IB Ambassador for Utah and the west. Previously, I served on the College and University Recognition Task Force, as a Diploma Programme site visitor (reviewer), and as a DP consultant.
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Sam Houston State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Visiting Assistant Professor
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Aug 2001 - Dec 2003
Taught classes in English including: composition, western world literature, multicultural American literature, dramatic literature, and mythology and folklore. Taught classes in English including: composition, western world literature, multicultural American literature, dramatic literature, and mythology and folklore.
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U.S. Department of Education
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Jacob K. Javits Fellowship
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Sep 1997 - May 2001
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, this program provides fellowships to students of superior academic ability—selected on the basis of demonstrated achievement, financial need, and exceptional promise—to undertake study at the doctoral and Master of Fine Arts level in selected fields of arts, humanities, and social sciences. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, this program provides fellowships to students of superior academic ability—selected on the basis of demonstrated achievement, financial need, and exceptional promise—to undertake study at the doctoral and Master of Fine Arts level in selected fields of arts, humanities, and social sciences.
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Loyola University New Orleans
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Admissions Counselor
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May 1992 - Jul 1994
Managed recruitment, admissions, and scholarships for my regional area, which included Florida, Ohio, Nevada, Kentucky, and a selection of metro New Orleans schools. I traveled approximately 4 months out of the year, regularly from September through December. I reviewed admission and scholarship applications and was responsible for awarding scholarships to my region. Managed recruitment, admissions, and scholarships for my regional area, which included Florida, Ohio, Nevada, Kentucky, and a selection of metro New Orleans schools. I traveled approximately 4 months out of the year, regularly from September through December. I reviewed admission and scholarship applications and was responsible for awarding scholarships to my region.
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Education
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1996 - 2001
Indiana University Bloomington
PhD, Folklore -
1994 - 1995
Trinity College Dublin
MPhil, Women's Studies -
1988 - 1992
Loyola University New Orleans
BA, Communications, English -
St. Petersburg High School
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