Melanie Lee, PhD

Adjunct Instructor at Westminster College
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(386) 825-5501
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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Adjunct Instructor
      • ‏أغسطس 2022 - - الحالي

      - Teaching one section, per term of undergraduate students (5-10) in educational research methods, with a specific focus on qualitative methods and an ultimate goal of developing and executing an IRB- approved research study in an educational setting- Created course syllabus and compilation of all course content, including readings, discussion questions, expanded use of artifacts, assignments and evaluations, and activities- Serving as the thesis advisor for graduate students (3-6) in the master-level graduate programs, with a specific focus on qualitative methods, with an ultimate goal of students developing and executing an IRB-approved research study in an educational or community setting

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Associate Director for Education, Support & Assessment (Interim Director 2021-2022)
      • ‏يوليو 2019 - ‏مايو 2022

       Manage curriculum, budgets, outreach and marketing, as well as faculty hiring and training for theLeadership Studies Minor housed within Undergraduate Studies Serve as the sole Academic Advisor for students enrolled in the Leadership Studies Minor

    • Student Success Advocate Coordinator
      • ‏مايو 2017 - ‏يوليو 2019

      - Assist in the hiring and supervision of the day-to-day work of Student Success Advocates (8) and Student Success Outreach Ambassadors (8)- Evaluate the performance of Student Success Advocates and Student Success Outreach Ambassadors to develop individual development plans for staff growth and development- Engage in departmental assessment for the Student Success and Empowerment Initiative in conjunction with the Director in order to inform strategic planning and fiscal requests- Coordinate the development of resources (printed literature, web sites, deep learning strategy videos, social media sites, etc…) to assist students in exploring opportunities to enhance their academic program at the University of Utah and manage the outreach efforts of Student Success Advocates and Student Success Outreach Ambassadors with various campus partners- Coach students on an individual basis to link them to campus opportunities to enhance their academic journey

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Legislative Advisor (ASUU): Student Leadership & Involvement
      • ‏يونيو 2016 - ‏مايو 2017

      • Advised day to day operations of the Legislative Branch of ASUU (Associate Students of the University of Utah) including the General Assembly (50+ students) and the Student Senate (15+ students), as well as the Governmental Relations board (5+ students), the Elections board (5+ students), and collaborated in advising the Judicial Branch (5+ students), with assistance from University General Counsel • Designed and facilitated on-going training to ensure effective tenures in elected and appointed student-leader roles in regard to leadership development and organization management• Provided oversight to the legislative process and served as the office expert of Redbook, the ASUU Constitution and Bylaws• Served as the departmental assessment liaison for Student Leadership & Involvement including but not limited to: ASUU, ULEAD, annual Leadership Summit, and the Leadership Minor• Coordinated reports as necessary regarding the communication efforts and functions of ASUU legislative action to campus and community partners • Functioned as an ASUU website content editor, OrgSnyc administrator and CampusLabs administrator• Assisted in the recruitment and on-boarding processes of Graduate Assistants and new hires within ASUU

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • TIDES Faculty Member
      • ‏أغسطس 2013 - ‏يونيو 2016

      • Taught two sections of 15 students in a First Year Experience Course with the title: Leadership, Politics, Power and Change, as well as facilitated service-learning activities associated with the course• Created course syllabus and compiled all course content, including readings, discussion questions, assignments and activities• Cultivated a new community partner for the service-learning pairing of the course – Crescent City Schools Network

    • Academic Coordinator
      • ‏يناير 2012 - ‏يونيو 2016

      • Advised Bachelor of Science in Management students (approx. 550 of 1950) on curriculum including core courses as well as major courses in: Legal Studies in Business, Finance, Management and Marketing, at a private institution of 8,000 students• Disseminated policy and procedure and corresponded with students, parents, faculty and staff, through one-on-one appointments and walk-ins, email and phone• Met with prospective and admitted students to discuss career planning and major exploration• Coached “at-risk” students in regard to college-student time-management skills, study skills and goal-setting through regularly scheduled meetings• Provided students with information about various campus services and programs including but not limited to: Counseling and Psychological Services, Success Coaching, Campus Life and the Career Management Center• Collaborated with Academic Advisors in the University’s College System to ensure timely graduation through the use of degree audits and degree plans to monitor academic progress• Assisted with first year monthly programming to enhance the first year students’ experience with the A.B. Freeman School of Business as well as an Orientation experience in conjunction with Tulane University• Coordinated classroom visits for 4 Coordinators in partnership with the 26 Tulane Interdisciplinary Experience Seminar for Business classes during fall and spring terms

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Academic Advisor
      • ‏أبريل 2011 - ‏يناير 2012

      • Advised primarily Pre-Nursing students as well as developmental students and first-time students• Advised students through one-on-one appointments and walk-ins as well as through college-wide registration and OARS (Orientation, Advising, and Registration Sessions) at multiple sites college-wide• Created and facilitated seminars and workshops on college-student time-management skills and curriculum and admission information for Delgado Community College’s Charity School of Nursing A.D.N. and P.N. Technical Diploma programs• Functioned as a liaison between Charity School of Nursing and the Office of Advising and Testing by attending monthly meetings, open-house events and on-going training with the Coordinator of Admissions and Dean of Charity School of Nursing• Served on Student Judicial Committee as well as various search committees in the department of Advising and Testing as well as college-wide• Presented information to Community College Student Success sections (10) on services offered in the office as well as registration procedures and course sequencing for continuing students

Education

  • University of Utah
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership & Policy
    2016 - 2021
  • University of Tennessee-Knoxville
    Master of Science (M.S.), College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
    2006 - 2008
  • Christopher Newport University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government and Leadership Studies
    2002 - 2006

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