Tiwanda Taylor, MPPM
Director of Advising and Student Success at University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences- Claim this Profile
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Lauren (Wallace) Wright, EdD, SHRM-CP
It is my pleasure to write a recommendation for Tiwanda Taylor, as she has played a key role in my professional development over the past nine years. I have known Tiwanda as a mentor, as an advisor, as a role model, as a colleague and as a friend and she has excelled in her roles, no matter which hat she was wearing in my life at the time. Tiwanda has a genuine care and passion for students that is surpassed by none. She has a gift of seeing the best in anyone and cultivating their talents to bring out their best selves. She is a strong leader, who lifts as she climbs and anyone who has the pleasure to work with her comes out better because of it. I owe a large part of who I am today to Tiwanda, and I am sure there are many others who would say the same.
Vicki Lazor
I had the pleasure of being supervised by Tiwanda as an Academic Advisor in the Undergraduate College of Business Administration for the past two years. In that time, Tiwanda proved herself to be highly organized, efficient and reliable. Having several years of experience in an academic setting at Pitt; Tiwanda is a true authority on academic advising; from student engagement to adhering to the intricate rules, processes and systems. Therefore, I know that she will continue to impart useful lessons to those she supervises in her new Director of Advising position in the College of General Studies.
Lauren (Wallace) Wright, EdD, SHRM-CP
It is my pleasure to write a recommendation for Tiwanda Taylor, as she has played a key role in my professional development over the past nine years. I have known Tiwanda as a mentor, as an advisor, as a role model, as a colleague and as a friend and she has excelled in her roles, no matter which hat she was wearing in my life at the time. Tiwanda has a genuine care and passion for students that is surpassed by none. She has a gift of seeing the best in anyone and cultivating their talents to bring out their best selves. She is a strong leader, who lifts as she climbs and anyone who has the pleasure to work with her comes out better because of it. I owe a large part of who I am today to Tiwanda, and I am sure there are many others who would say the same.
Vicki Lazor
I had the pleasure of being supervised by Tiwanda as an Academic Advisor in the Undergraduate College of Business Administration for the past two years. In that time, Tiwanda proved herself to be highly organized, efficient and reliable. Having several years of experience in an academic setting at Pitt; Tiwanda is a true authority on academic advising; from student engagement to adhering to the intricate rules, processes and systems. Therefore, I know that she will continue to impart useful lessons to those she supervises in her new Director of Advising position in the College of General Studies.
Lauren (Wallace) Wright, EdD, SHRM-CP
It is my pleasure to write a recommendation for Tiwanda Taylor, as she has played a key role in my professional development over the past nine years. I have known Tiwanda as a mentor, as an advisor, as a role model, as a colleague and as a friend and she has excelled in her roles, no matter which hat she was wearing in my life at the time. Tiwanda has a genuine care and passion for students that is surpassed by none. She has a gift of seeing the best in anyone and cultivating their talents to bring out their best selves. She is a strong leader, who lifts as she climbs and anyone who has the pleasure to work with her comes out better because of it. I owe a large part of who I am today to Tiwanda, and I am sure there are many others who would say the same.
Vicki Lazor
I had the pleasure of being supervised by Tiwanda as an Academic Advisor in the Undergraduate College of Business Administration for the past two years. In that time, Tiwanda proved herself to be highly organized, efficient and reliable. Having several years of experience in an academic setting at Pitt; Tiwanda is a true authority on academic advising; from student engagement to adhering to the intricate rules, processes and systems. Therefore, I know that she will continue to impart useful lessons to those she supervises in her new Director of Advising position in the College of General Studies.
Lauren (Wallace) Wright, EdD, SHRM-CP
It is my pleasure to write a recommendation for Tiwanda Taylor, as she has played a key role in my professional development over the past nine years. I have known Tiwanda as a mentor, as an advisor, as a role model, as a colleague and as a friend and she has excelled in her roles, no matter which hat she was wearing in my life at the time. Tiwanda has a genuine care and passion for students that is surpassed by none. She has a gift of seeing the best in anyone and cultivating their talents to bring out their best selves. She is a strong leader, who lifts as she climbs and anyone who has the pleasure to work with her comes out better because of it. I owe a large part of who I am today to Tiwanda, and I am sure there are many others who would say the same.
Vicki Lazor
I had the pleasure of being supervised by Tiwanda as an Academic Advisor in the Undergraduate College of Business Administration for the past two years. In that time, Tiwanda proved herself to be highly organized, efficient and reliable. Having several years of experience in an academic setting at Pitt; Tiwanda is a true authority on academic advising; from student engagement to adhering to the intricate rules, processes and systems. Therefore, I know that she will continue to impart useful lessons to those she supervises in her new Director of Advising position in the College of General Studies.
Credentials
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Diversity and Inclusion Certificate
University of PittsburghJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in Organizational Leadership and Ethics
University of PittsburghMar, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach
Gallup
Experience
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University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Advising and Student Success
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Dec 2021 - Present
Oversees all aspects of academic advising for undergraduate students in SHRS Leads and implement programs and services to support student success in undergraduate and graduate/professional programs Responsible for the training and professional development for the staff advisors Collaborates with program faculty who will serve as mentors to students Oversees all aspects of academic advising for undergraduate students in SHRS Leads and implement programs and services to support student success in undergraduate and graduate/professional programs Responsible for the training and professional development for the staff advisors Collaborates with program faculty who will serve as mentors to students
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University of Pittsburgh
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director Of Undergraduate Recruitment
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Feb 2020 - Dec 2021
Served as a project manager and coordinated programs Was responsible for managing a recruitment territory Served as liaison to the Regional Recruitment Team Critical review and evaluation of freshmen admission applications Counseled and consulted with potential students and families during admissions process Developed and presented information to potential students, families, school counselors and community-based organizations Served as a project manager and coordinated programs Was responsible for managing a recruitment territory Served as liaison to the Regional Recruitment Team Critical review and evaluation of freshmen admission applications Counseled and consulted with potential students and families during admissions process Developed and presented information to potential students, families, school counselors and community-based organizations
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Director of Advising and Student Support
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Jul 2017 - Feb 2020
Managed and supervised the areas of academic advising, student academic support, and student government Supervised a team of four full-time academic advisors Supervised three CGS part-time tutors (Math, English and Science) Developed strategies and goals for the academic advising unit Worked closely with the Director of the McCarl Center and the Assistant Dean regarding implementation of CGS policies and procedures Responsible for tracking and assessing the student support services (tutoring) Implemented the process for graduation certification for Bachelor and Certificate students Served as advisor to the CGS Student Government Maintained a portfolio of 125+ students Show less
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University of Pittsburgh College of Business Administration
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Director of Academic Advising
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Jul 2015 - Jul 2017
Was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the advising team in the Tafel Center for Student Success (this center services over 2,000 undergraduate business students)Supervised six full-time academic advisors who have business functional area portfolios Executed the business student development strategy developed by the Director of Academic Advising and Associate Dean Served as liaison to the Diversity and Inclusion SubcommitteeServed as advisor to the Roberto Clemente Minority Business AssociationMaintained a portfolio of 200+ students Show less
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Academic Advisor and Coordinator of Minority Student Programs
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Jun 2001 - Jul 2015
Advised 250+ undergraduate business students in creating academic plans and career goals. Plan and facilitate programs for the recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups within the College of Business Administration. Served as liaison to other University offices such as Career Services, Leadership Development, Counseling, Study Abroad, Financial Aid, Student Accounts and other academic departments.Advised the the Roberto Clemente Minority Business AssociationCoordinate minority programs and recruitment for the College of Business AdministrationManaged the Living Learning Community – a residential environment of 70 CBA freshmen (2001-2004) Show less
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Senior Assistant Director
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Nov 1997 - Jun 2001
Coordinated Pennsylvania recruitment (was responsible for territory planning of all off-campus programs in Pennsylvania, which was 80% of the applicant pool) Managed the Pennsylvania Recruitment Team (the team comprised of six full-time counselors) Coordinated recruitment planning with the Alumni Recruitment Coordinator, the Out-of-State Recruitment Manager, Budget Manager, Word Processing Department, and the Statistician Facilitated off-campus recruitment training sessions for full-time staff members Coordinated on-campus recruitment programs Facilitated financial aid workshops at high schools and private community organizations Show less
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Cuyahoga Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Aid Advisor
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Aug 1996 - Oct 1997
Managed the Ohio Instructional Grant Program (2nd largest funding program in the college) Supervised full-time staff members in the absence of the Director Coordinated training sessions for full-time staff members Implemented an internal process to improve student service Facilitated financial aid workshops to potential students Counseled full-time and part-time students Managed the Ohio Instructional Grant Program (2nd largest funding program in the college) Supervised full-time staff members in the absence of the Director Coordinated training sessions for full-time staff members Implemented an internal process to improve student service Facilitated financial aid workshops to potential students Counseled full-time and part-time students
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University of Pittsburgh
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor
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Jun 1993 - Jul 1996
Coordinated recruitment for the Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Supervised full-time counselors who traveled in the Pittsburgh Area Coordinated on-campus programs Counseled students with the admissions and financial aid process Served as liaison to the Governmental Relations Office Coordinated recruitment for the Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Supervised full-time counselors who traveled in the Pittsburgh Area Coordinated on-campus programs Counseled students with the admissions and financial aid process Served as liaison to the Governmental Relations Office
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Education
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2020 - 2024
University of Pittsburgh
Doctor of Education - EdD, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration -
2006 - 2010
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA)
MPPM, Master of Public Policy and Management -
Schenley High School
International Studies -
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA)
BA, Communications and Black Studies
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