Suzanne J. Price, Ph.D. 121 Valley View Drive, Clemson, SC 29631 | [email protected] | 864-650-2680
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Suzanne J. Price, Ph.D. 121 Valley View Drive, Clemson, SC 29631 | [email protected] | 864-650-2680 EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Leadership, August 2004, Clemson University, Clemson, SC Master of Education, Counseling and Guidance Services, December 1998, Clemson University, Clemson, SC Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, May 1996, Columbia College, Columbia, SC, Summa Cum Laude ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE Senior Housing Officer Institute, February 2020, New Orleans, LA Leadership Education Academy, August 2019, Denver, CO Academic & Student Affairs Leaders’ Institute, November 2012, Asheville, NC Orientation Professionals Institute, November 2001, Toronto, Canada New Professionals Institute, June 2000, Louisville, KY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Director of Residential Learning, University Housing & Dining, August 2015 – present Clemson University, Clemson, SC • Maintain and enhance former position responsibilities with the addition of oversight for staff recruitment, selection, training, and development of 230+ student staff through supervision of additional associate director and 2 additional graduate assistants. • Lead newly created department in facilitating and supporting student success through campus-wide partnerships and collaborations. • Build cohesion and consensus within department while working closely with Director of Residential Living to ensure a high level of collaboration between departments. • Assume additional budgetary responsibilities resulting in oversite of approximate 1-million-dollar budget. • Lead housing efforts for working with LGBTQ+ residents. • Serve on the senior leadership team for University Housing & Dining. Associate Director for Academic Initiatives, University Housing & Dining, May 2009 – August 2015 Clemson University, Clemson, SC • Responsible for the overall coordination of initiatives that promote student learning and academic success within University Housing & Dining. • Create and coordinate the Faculty-in-Residence program fostering academic stimulation and student engagement in eight residential communities including the Calhoun Honors College Community in Core Campus, the Sophomore Year Experience in Stadium Suites, the First Year Experience in the Shoebox Community, the Fraternity and Sorority Community on the Greek Quad, Calhoun Courts, and Lightsey Bridge apartment communities. • Design and coordinate additional opportunities for faculty engagement with residents through the Faculty Director position in the Residents in Science and Engineering living-learning community, the Faculty Developer assisting with the creation of a gender inclusive residential community, the Faculty Friends initiative in first-year communities, and the Faculty Student Dining Initiative. • Supervise Assistant Director for Academic Initiatives and Graduate Assistant for Academic Initiatives. • Review and revise residential curricula ensuring congruence with and inclusion of Division of Student Affairs goals and learning outcomes. o Design opportunities to connect residential curriculum learning goals to staff training, residential operations and the Resident Assistant Leadership Course. Suzanne J. Price, Page 2 o Coordinate the common syllabus for the Resident Assistant Leadership Course, assign instructors and assess the effectiveness of the course. o Align class activities with the residential curriculum and training process for staff. • Serve as the department’s primary contact/resource for all assessment needs. o Coordinate registration, distribution, and collection of data for the Educational Benchmarking Inc. (EBI) survey. o Provide appropriate staff and department partners with analysis of collected data to plan future programs and services. o Coordinate the Clemson University Housing Assessment Plan and manage WEAVE® online for the department. • Design and implement the Resident Assistant academic success initiative. o Coordinate and provide targeted academic policy and procedure training for Resident Assistants as individuals and for sharing with residents. o Develop and implement Resident Assistant academic success meetings for all Resident Assistants with a cumulative or semester GPA under 2.50. o Collaborate with staff supervisors to support Resident Assistants in need of additional resources for academic success. Director of Leadership & Civic Engagement, January 2007 – May 2009 Clemson University, Clemson, SC • Designed, developed, and implemented policies and programs for university leadership and civic engagement initiatives. • Supervised and evaluated a team of employees including two Associate Directors and graduate assistants. • Coordinated strategic planning for leadership initiatives across campus with the creation of the Leadership Visionary Team utilizing the expertise and knowledge of professionals throughout the campus. • Directed the Leadership Liaisons team with representatives from Campus Recreation, University Housing, New Student and Sophomore Programs and Michelin® Career Center. • Managed student affairs leadership initiative budgets totaling over $55,000. • Oversaw the Women’s Leadership Initiative, Men’s Leadership Initiative, Alternative Break Program as well as numerous student organizations such as Clemson University Undergraduate Student Government, Tigers Who Care service organization and general campus-wide student organization support. • Directly advised undergraduate student organization, Leadership Council, and the Clemson University Graduate Student Government. • Created Clemson University Academic Leadership Certificate in partnership with the College of Health, Education and Human Development (HEHD 4000/6000, 4100/6100, 4200/6200). • Consulted with numerous faculty and staff members about incorporating leadership and civic engagement into their areas or fields of study. • Conducted academic and student affairs workshops about leadership and civic engagement suited to the needs of the organization or group. • Served as Program Coordinator for the Clemson University LeaderShape® Institute managing selection of institute faculty (5) and student participants (50) as well as coordinate all institute logistics with the national office. • Coordinated Clemson University’s participation in the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership. Director of Leadership Programs, March 2005 – December 2006 Clemson University, Clemson, SC • Designed, developed, and implemented university leadership programs. • Directed Fall for Leadership, annual regional leadership conference, collaborating with other campus and community entities for conference funding, programs and workshops, and student participation. • Presented Clemson University LeaderShape® Institute to the Clemson University Board of Trustees as requested. Suzanne J. Price, Page 3 • Advised undergraduate student organization, Leadership Council, and graduate student organization, Student Personnel Association. • Coordinated the nomination, application, selection, and recognition process for the major university student awards including Who’s Who, Student Leader Awards, and annual Spring Awards. • Created and maintained the web-based campus Speakers Bureau. • Designed and edited the Student Handbook, a collaborative effort with over 20 departments. • Supervised and evaluated Assistant Director of Student Development Services. • Supervised Leadership and Orientation graduate assistant and Clemson University Undergraduate Student Government graduate assistant. Associate Director of Student Development Services, January 2001 – March 2005 Clemson University, Clemson, SC • Served as primary leadership program administrator including all leadership responsibilities listed above. • Co-Advised Clemson University Undergraduate Student Government executive branch with the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students. • Designed, developed, and maintained computerized Orientation participant registration process. • Managed customer service prior to, during, and following Orientation program. • Collected and distributed over $500,000 annually in Orientation fees. • Coordinated leadership segments of training for Orientation ambassadors. • Designed, edited, and updated Orientation reservation and check-in materials related to the policies, procedures, and services available to students, parents, faculty, and staff. • Designed, developed, and maintained computerized Orientation participant registration process utilized for over 7000 student and parent participants. • Supervised graduate assistants, Orientation ambassadors, and intermittent employees. • Served as the campus administrator for national testing services including Educational Testing Service, Law School Admissions Council, American College Testing Program, and the Psychological Corporation. Assistant Director for Student Disability Services, September 1998 – January 2001 Clemson University, Clemson, SC • Regularly met with students who have disabilities, reviewing documentation, and collaborating to determine appropriate and reasonable accommodations. • Coordinated services for the university Test Proctoring Center, supervising four graduate students. • Managed Student Disability Services Reading Lab, supervising one graduate assistant. • Developed policies and procedures for students requesting special housing accommodations. • Collaborated with the Administrative Division of Housing to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and/or medical conditions. • Facilitated training and coordination of Peer Academic