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 Coaching program (direct supervision of 15 students). • Provided assessment and program evaluation for Student Disability Services. • Maintained current knowledge of laws concerning higher education and disability services. • Provided referrals for psychological and career counseling, and tutoring services.

TEACHING & ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Instructor of Record, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Summer 2020 Clemson University, Women’s Leadership Department, Clemson SC • Develop course syllabus for student learning in leadership theory and philosophy. o Design scaffolded learning experiences for students in the course including acquisition of skills, application of theory, and reflection of personal practice. o Coordinate and collaborate with campus and community partners for additional experiential learning opportunities for students. o Serve on the Women’s Leadership faculty committee. Suzanne J. Price, Page 4

Adjunct Faculty, August 2008 – 2015 Clemson University, College of Education, Clemson, SC • Develop and teach three-course Clemson University Leadership Certificate curriculum. o Introduce in-depth leadership theory and philosophies in combination with discussions for practical application (HEHD 4000/6000). o Introduce students to the critical role of leadership development in civic engagement, coupling social justice and civic engagement with theoretical foundations from the first course to complete a comprehensive theory-to-practice project (HEHD 4100/6100). o Immerse students in a practical leadership experience where they utilize knowledge and skills acquired in the first two courses. Guide students in identifying an issue or problem and practice leadership by developing and implementing a community project (HEHD 4200/6200). • Work collaboratively with college leadership to develop leadership certificate requirements and course design. • Incorporate College of Health, Education and Human Development dispositions and Division of Student Affairs learning outcomes into Leadership Certificate curriculum. • Develop and teach blended, pilot course (HEHD 4000 & EDC 3900) for University Housing Resident Assistants to satisfy the Residential Life RA training and leadership requirement. • Provide direction and support for certificate series courses taught by other faculty.

Adjunct Faculty, August 2000 – present (as requested) Clemson University, Department of Counseling Education, Clemson, SC • Instruct Graduate Student Affairs Internship course (Educational Counseling 8440) • Instruct Graduate Student Affairs Practicum course (Educational Counseling 8340) o Prepare lectures and discussions utilizing current higher education journals and articles and experiences. o Maintain weekly group and individual contacts with students to discuss practicum and internship experiences. o Interact with site supervisors to determine student performance in field. o Evaluate student performance in both written and oral presentation. • Instruct three-hour credit course (Educational Counseling 3900) each fall and spring semester (2001 – 2008). o Design and facilitate seminar style workshops each week including the topics of Leadership Theory, Ethics, Goal Setting, and Diversity. o Incorporate civic responsibility into course through group service-learning project.

Guest Lecturer, August 2007 – present Clemson University, College of Business and Behavioral Science, Clemson, SC • Present introductory leadership workshop each fall semester to I LEAD cohort. • Present application of leadership theory workshops each spring semester to I LEAD cohort. • Provide educational leadership opportunities and information to I LEAD students as needed.

COMMITTEE & TASK FORCE RESPONSIBILITIES Clemson University Honors Residential College Governing Board, Current Co-Chair Division of Student Affairs Diversity & Inclusion Goal Team, Previous Chair Division of Student Affairs Student Life Curriculum Development Task Force, Previous Co-Chair President’s Commission on the Status of Women, Past Chair President’s Committee for Campus Climate Enhancement Partnerships for the Benefit of Students Team Clemson University Student Engagement Council Suzanne J. Price, Page 5

Clemson University Assessment Committee Council on Undergraduate Studies Creative Inquiry Advisory Committee Summer Reading Committee Office of Community and Ethical Standards Administrative Hearing Board member SELECT PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS Publications

Price, S. (2005). Review of book Formula for Academic Success in the First Year. Journal of College Orientation and Transition, 13, 78-79. Price, S. (2004). Culture and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Population: The Chronicle of One University. Unpublished Dissertation. Price, S. (2014). My Leadership Journey: Guest Blog. https://clemsonhome.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/my- leadership-journey-guest-blogger-suzanne-price/ Editor, Journal of College and University Student Housing, refereed journal for the Association of College and University Housing Officers International (ACUHO-I).

Invited Presentations

Academic Impressions Facility Workshop (in partnership with VMDO Architects), Austin, TX, October 2017.

Pre-Conference workshop for the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I) Living Learning Programs Conference, Forging Faculty Partnerships, October 2016.

Pre-Conference leadership workshop for the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association’s Twenty-First Century Leader Associates program, Understanding & Utilizing Leadership. March 2012, March 2013, March 2014, March 2015, March 2016.

Academic Impressions Institute, Effective Living-Learning Communities, June 18 – 20, 2012, Madison, WI. Faculty presenter on topics including:

o Developing Integrated Partnerships Across Campus o Case Study Example: A Productive Partnership Between Academic Affairs & Student Affairs o Best Practices in Assessing LLCs Additional Presentations Strengthening Academic Experiences through Residence Hall Design, Southeastern Association of Housing Officers Annual Conference, February 2019, Jacksonville, FL. Writing for Publication, Association of College and University Housing Officers International Annual Conference, July 2018, Denver, CO. (also presented at previous national and regional conferences) Suzanne J. Price, Page 6

Engaging Faculty in the Residential Experience, Living-Learning Programs Conference of the Association of College and University Housing Officers International Conference, October 2013, Providence, RI. Getting Back to Basics: Understanding WHY We Do What We Do, Southeastern Association of Housing Officers Annual Conference, February 2013, Atlanta, GA. How to Create Effective Living-Learning Communities, Best Practices in Black Student Achievement Conference, January 2011, Clemson, SC. Building a Successful Academic Intervention Partnership, Living-Learning Programs Conference of the Association of College and University Housing Officers International Conference, October 2010, Charlotte, NC. Let Your Data Tell Your Story, Living-Learning Programs Conference of the Association of College and University Housing Officers International Conference, October 2010, Charlotte, NC. Leadership & the Millennial Generation, Panel presentation for the College of Health, Education and Human Development Summer Institute, July 2009, Clemson University, Clemson, SC. Understanding and Relating to our LGBT Students, Division-wide workshop for internal professional development opportunities, March 2009, Clemson University, Clemson, SC. Incorporating Ethical and Moral Development into Your Work, Division-wide workshop for internal professional development opportunities, March 2009, Clemson University, Clemson, SC. Exploring & Integrating Leadership and Civic Engagement, Division-wide workshop for internal professional development opportunities, February 2009, Clemson University, Clemson, SC. Making the Most of your Leadership Experience, Keynote presentation for the Clemson University I LEAD! Program in the College of Business and Behavioral Science, August 2008, Clemson University, Clemson, SC. Understanding & Exploring Leadership, Leadership workshop for the College of Health, Education and Human Development Summer Institute, July 2008, Clemson University, Clemson, SC. Having It All, Panel presentation at Women’s Leadership Conference, April 2008, Clemson University, Clemson, SC. Building the Leader in Orientation Leader, Southern Regional Orientation Workshop, March 2002, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA. Using Movies for Orientation Training, Southern Region Orientation Workshop, March 2001, Murray State University, Murray, KY.

PROFESSIONAL & HONOR AFFILIATIONS

Association of College and University Housing Officers-International Southeastern Association of Housing Officers American Association of University Women Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Fraternity

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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Clarice W. Johnson Outstanding Professional Award, 2018 University Housing & Dining Employee of the Year, 2012 Student Affairs Employee of the Year, Clemson University, 2004 College of Health, Education, & Human Development Graduate Student Certificate of Excellence, 2004 South Carolina College Personnel Association New Professional of the Year, 1999-2000