Marsha White, MA, MS
Assistant Director of Online and Hybrid Programs at Northeastern University School of Law- Claim this Profile
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When it comes to the many successful years of the Caribbean Students Organization at Northeastern, Marsha is the first person that comes to mind. I worked with Marsha during my time as President of CSO. She was not only my advisor but also a role model for myself and many other students. Her passion and guidance helped me tremendously in my role and I gained skills from her that I still carry today. Many times when I needed help, Marsha was ready and willing to give me the necessary tools to drive results and perform efficiently to lead the rest of our team. She is very knowledgable in every aspect and I truly appreciate all of the valuable advice and guidance that she has and continues to give me.
Marsha White is a dedicated, inspiring, action-oriented mentor who has been a source of encouragement for me for over seven years. Marsha’s advice and assistance have guided me throughout my tenure at Northeastern University, my professional career in journalism, and my graduate studies at the University of Oxford. While serving as president of Northeastern’s Caribbean Students Organization (CSO), I was incredibly grateful to have Marsha as CSO’s official advisor. During my three years on the executive board, the organization underwent massive expansion. Weekly meeting attendance grew tenfold, and my board members and I organized a myriad of annual events that Marsha chaperoned. These events included taking over 100 students to attend conferences in Montreal, Canada and throwing Caribbean cultural events attended by hundreds of local college students (including students from Northeastern, Harvard, Tufts, and Boston University). Marsha was not only key in the growth of the club but also in my development as a student leader. She underscored the importance of education while also teaching her mentees necessary life skills — including the arts of conflict resolution, public speaking, and developing relationships with people from all walks of life. Marsha also highlights how important it is for college students to have a strong community both on and off campus. As a first generation Dominican-American, she inherently understands the particular struggles faced by many Caribbean, immigrant, and first generation students and students of color throughout their years at university. Because of this, Marsha is dedicated to ensuring students feel seen, heard, and confident in the knowledge that they have an advocate in her. During my senior year, I was proud to watch Marsha win Northeastern Student Life’s 2017
When it comes to the many successful years of the Caribbean Students Organization at Northeastern, Marsha is the first person that comes to mind. I worked with Marsha during my time as President of CSO. She was not only my advisor but also a role model for myself and many other students. Her passion and guidance helped me tremendously in my role and I gained skills from her that I still carry today. Many times when I needed help, Marsha was ready and willing to give me the necessary tools to drive results and perform efficiently to lead the rest of our team. She is very knowledgable in every aspect and I truly appreciate all of the valuable advice and guidance that she has and continues to give me.
Marsha White is a dedicated, inspiring, action-oriented mentor who has been a source of encouragement for me for over seven years. Marsha’s advice and assistance have guided me throughout my tenure at Northeastern University, my professional career in journalism, and my graduate studies at the University of Oxford. While serving as president of Northeastern’s Caribbean Students Organization (CSO), I was incredibly grateful to have Marsha as CSO’s official advisor. During my three years on the executive board, the organization underwent massive expansion. Weekly meeting attendance grew tenfold, and my board members and I organized a myriad of annual events that Marsha chaperoned. These events included taking over 100 students to attend conferences in Montreal, Canada and throwing Caribbean cultural events attended by hundreds of local college students (including students from Northeastern, Harvard, Tufts, and Boston University). Marsha was not only key in the growth of the club but also in my development as a student leader. She underscored the importance of education while also teaching her mentees necessary life skills — including the arts of conflict resolution, public speaking, and developing relationships with people from all walks of life. Marsha also highlights how important it is for college students to have a strong community both on and off campus. As a first generation Dominican-American, she inherently understands the particular struggles faced by many Caribbean, immigrant, and first generation students and students of color throughout their years at university. Because of this, Marsha is dedicated to ensuring students feel seen, heard, and confident in the knowledge that they have an advocate in her. During my senior year, I was proud to watch Marsha win Northeastern Student Life’s 2017
When it comes to the many successful years of the Caribbean Students Organization at Northeastern, Marsha is the first person that comes to mind. I worked with Marsha during my time as President of CSO. She was not only my advisor but also a role model for myself and many other students. Her passion and guidance helped me tremendously in my role and I gained skills from her that I still carry today. Many times when I needed help, Marsha was ready and willing to give me the necessary tools to drive results and perform efficiently to lead the rest of our team. She is very knowledgable in every aspect and I truly appreciate all of the valuable advice and guidance that she has and continues to give me.
Marsha White is a dedicated, inspiring, action-oriented mentor who has been a source of encouragement for me for over seven years. Marsha’s advice and assistance have guided me throughout my tenure at Northeastern University, my professional career in journalism, and my graduate studies at the University of Oxford. While serving as president of Northeastern’s Caribbean Students Organization (CSO), I was incredibly grateful to have Marsha as CSO’s official advisor. During my three years on the executive board, the organization underwent massive expansion. Weekly meeting attendance grew tenfold, and my board members and I organized a myriad of annual events that Marsha chaperoned. These events included taking over 100 students to attend conferences in Montreal, Canada and throwing Caribbean cultural events attended by hundreds of local college students (including students from Northeastern, Harvard, Tufts, and Boston University). Marsha was not only key in the growth of the club but also in my development as a student leader. She underscored the importance of education while also teaching her mentees necessary life skills — including the arts of conflict resolution, public speaking, and developing relationships with people from all walks of life. Marsha also highlights how important it is for college students to have a strong community both on and off campus. As a first generation Dominican-American, she inherently understands the particular struggles faced by many Caribbean, immigrant, and first generation students and students of color throughout their years at university. Because of this, Marsha is dedicated to ensuring students feel seen, heard, and confident in the knowledge that they have an advocate in her. During my senior year, I was proud to watch Marsha win Northeastern Student Life’s 2017
When it comes to the many successful years of the Caribbean Students Organization at Northeastern, Marsha is the first person that comes to mind. I worked with Marsha during my time as President of CSO. She was not only my advisor but also a role model for myself and many other students. Her passion and guidance helped me tremendously in my role and I gained skills from her that I still carry today. Many times when I needed help, Marsha was ready and willing to give me the necessary tools to drive results and perform efficiently to lead the rest of our team. She is very knowledgable in every aspect and I truly appreciate all of the valuable advice and guidance that she has and continues to give me.
Marsha White is a dedicated, inspiring, action-oriented mentor who has been a source of encouragement for me for over seven years. Marsha’s advice and assistance have guided me throughout my tenure at Northeastern University, my professional career in journalism, and my graduate studies at the University of Oxford. While serving as president of Northeastern’s Caribbean Students Organization (CSO), I was incredibly grateful to have Marsha as CSO’s official advisor. During my three years on the executive board, the organization underwent massive expansion. Weekly meeting attendance grew tenfold, and my board members and I organized a myriad of annual events that Marsha chaperoned. These events included taking over 100 students to attend conferences in Montreal, Canada and throwing Caribbean cultural events attended by hundreds of local college students (including students from Northeastern, Harvard, Tufts, and Boston University). Marsha was not only key in the growth of the club but also in my development as a student leader. She underscored the importance of education while also teaching her mentees necessary life skills — including the arts of conflict resolution, public speaking, and developing relationships with people from all walks of life. Marsha also highlights how important it is for college students to have a strong community both on and off campus. As a first generation Dominican-American, she inherently understands the particular struggles faced by many Caribbean, immigrant, and first generation students and students of color throughout their years at university. Because of this, Marsha is dedicated to ensuring students feel seen, heard, and confident in the knowledge that they have an advocate in her. During my senior year, I was proud to watch Marsha win Northeastern Student Life’s 2017
Credentials
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
USF Corporate Training and Professional EducationMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program
UCLA Counseling & Psychological Services
Experience
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Northeastern University School of Law
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Director of Online and Hybrid Programs
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Jun 2016 - Present
Admit, advise and support student retention initiatives for online students in the Master of Legal Studies program cohortsWork alongside the Associate Dean in coordinating online and hybrid programs at the School of LawPlan program events in order to implement a strong sense of community with the virtual learnersManage faculty contracts and problem solve course issues and student concerns Implement newsletter and build social media presence and networking opportunities for MLS studentsMaintain strong working relationships with university partners to foster the growth of the existing Master of Legal Studies program and launching and building other on-line degrees (to include masters and certificate programs).
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Northeastern University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Lecturer
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Sep 2017 - Present
Courses I teach:Community Learning 2, GBST1030, Lecturer (2019-present). Continues the introduction of community learning, social justice, and cross-cultural collaboration in Boston begun in GBST 1020. Seeks to help students synthesize their growing experiential education of social justice issues, American culture, and the English language. This course is wholly dependent on student leadership and builds on the Socratic method as a means of collaborative learning. Community Learning, GBST1020, Lecturer (2018-present). Offers an introduction to community learning, social justice, and cross-cultural collaboration in Boston. The main objective is to help students prepare for, gain from, and reflect upon their semester in Boston as a profound global experience. Uses lectures, course readings, group discussions, collaborative projects, and semester-long service-learning opportunities to challenge students to ask critical questions and become global citizens and ambassadors by actively participating in their own learning community, as well as the greater Northeastern community, and beyond into Boston. Ongoing, online reflection is designed to help students articulate their own experiences, respond to others’ experiences, and ultimately make connections with the global experiences of others. Interdisciplinary Professional Foundations, EDU6184/INPS5184, Lecturer (2017-present). Based on the iCerts Foundations course, this class provides students with unique opportunities to build self-awareness/knowledge through self-assessment and reflection, develop a Professional Learning Plan (PLP) and produce preliminary ideas about short and long term career objectives.
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Hearing Advisor
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Sep 2018 - Present
Hearing Advisors are members of the Northeastern University community who can assist students as they go through a conduct hearing process. The Hearing Advisor is there to help students review information, answer questions, and prepare for meetings. Members of the OSCCR staff train Hearing Advisors annually on the conduct process and the Code of Student Conduct, and they provide Hearing Advisors with support and consult as needed.Hearing Advisors:clarify the Conduct process after a Pre-Hearing meetingprovide answers or students to someone who can provide answershelp students understand what to expect from meetings with OSCCRassist students in preparing for meetingsencourage students to advocate for themself in the processmaintain privacyprovide support and resources
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Northeastern University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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International Student Advisor/Student Support Specialist
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Oct 2011 - Jun 2016
Counsels students on the procedures and requirements of NU Global Boston based programs (Global Pathways, American Classroom, USPP Summer Bridge) by interpreting the relevant academic and administrative policies and guidelines for the university.Proactively utilize student success strategies to enhance retention and minimize attrition by holistic methods of student support, interventions and creating a community of resources and networks Assists in the coordination of the New Student Arrival Programs, activities related to progression through, transition from, and completion of their program, and participates in the development, planning, and implementation of college recruiting functions. Actively reaches out and collaborates closely with instructors, other departments, and colleges to ensure a coordinated approach to student success.
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National Anthem singer
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2008 - 2016
Performing the National Anthem and alma mater song at graduation.
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Northeastern College of Professional Studies
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Customer Service Representative: Office of Academic Advising
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Sep 2011 - 2016
Assist College of Professional advisors and staff in front desk operations Serve as first-person contact for walk-ins, appointments and all inbound calls for Boston, Charlotte and Seattle campus locations on weeknights Process degree audits, transcript, change of major, re-entry and graduate completion requests
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SAT TELECOM
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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News Anchor/Reporter
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Anchored weekly news segment for the Commonwealth of DominicaTrained field reportersEdited newscasts and interviewed guests such as local musicians and artists
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Wayfair
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales and Service Consultant
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Jul 2010 - Nov 2011
• Provide exceptional service and answer customer questions and assist them with site navigation and order placement• Communicate with customers, manufactures ,suppliers and delivery agents to trouble-shoot and resolve customer issues• Demonstrate product knowledge and answer inventory, product inquiries and other service related questions
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Residential Assistant/Tutor
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Jun 2009 - Jun 2010
MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound is a year-round, federally sponsored, educational program serving low-income and/or first generation ,(i.e. parent's have not received a bachelor degree), eigth grade and high school students from the Cambridge, Massachusetts community. The Program stresses the development of academic skills and motivation for students who might not traditionally be considered college-bound. Historically, over (90) percent of the students completing the Program enter post-secondary educational institutions.• Supervised and tutored students in residence dorm and outside activities including College Day and other field trips• Taught two workshops: the process of Event Planning and Afro-Caribbean dance• Planned several events and was voted Resident Assistant of the Year by both staff and students
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NBCUniversal
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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NBC Universal Production Intern
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Jan 2009 - May 2009
NBC Universal Production Intern, The Maury Show Worked alongside Executive Producers and Production Assistants in pre-production and successful taping of showReceived over hundreds of calls and pre-screened over 1,000 guests for show topics and ideaMet contractual obligations for guests through proper legal documentationWas responsible for catering to guest needs to provide a positive experience by assisting in wardrobe and dietary needsAssisted audience department in fulfilling quota for televised show
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Resident Assistant
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Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
•Marketed and publicized over 20 program events including Rape Aggression Defense class and alcohol awareness •Secured the safety of over 5,000 residential students in less than two years and enforce school policies and maintained safe environment for students•Documented over 20 incidents including underage drinking, illegal drug use, alcohol abuse and facilitated roommate agreements and floor meetings
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Office Assistant
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Jan 2005 - Oct 2008
•Supported faculty, researchers and staff in administrative duties and event planning of the AAMARP studios and workshops•Served as first-person contact for student inquiries, department program information and course offerings
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Event Planning Central Manager
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Jan 2008 - Jun 2008
• Counseled student run groups in event planning process and referred them to the appropriate channels to complete programs• Drafted and logged legal binding contracts for over 240 student organizations and Departments in data entry software• Monitored the $1.6 million budget and inventoried over 1,000 Invoice Approval forms in order to submit contracts
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Education
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2017 - 2023
Northeastern University
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration -
2009 - 2010
Northeastern University Graduate
Master's in Journalism (MA), Master's in Nonprofit spec: Higher Education (MS), Journalism, Nonprofit Management in Higher Education Administration -
2005 - 2009
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science in Music Industry, minor Business Administration, music business, business -
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Northeastern University
Master of Science in Nonprofit Management -
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Talent Unlimited High School
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