Delmy M. Lendof, Ed.D.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Education in Higher and Postsecondary Education Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY May 2013 Dissertation: University Administrators, Latina/o Students and Latina/o Parents: Perceptions of Parental Involvement in Higher Education and the Impact on the Student College Experience

Master of Science in College Student Development Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, NY May 1996

Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Economics & Society State University of New York - College at Old Westbury, Old Westbury, NY May 1993

Bilingual English and Spanish

WORK EXPERIENCE

New York University (NYU), New York, NY July 2011–Present New York University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and has established itself as the first global network university. The university enrolls over 40,000 students attending 18 schools and colleges at five major centers in Manhattan and study away sites in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.

Associate Dean for Student Affairs January 2019–Present NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development § Serve as the School's chief officer for student affairs including oversight of student advisement, career development, counseling and wellness, registration, disciplinary hearings and grade appeals, special events, orientations, and graduation ceremonies, student clubs and student government. § Develop and manage school-wide student affairs policies and procedures, and communications related to student affairs. § Develop and administer a comprehensive program of academic, career, and student support services, activities and events committed to student growth and development. § Direct the Steinhardt Honors programs, New Student Seminars, and student awards. Maintain close partnerships with key University Offices including the Health Center, Financial Aid, Career Services, Admissions, Housing and Student Life. § Ensure best practices and alignment of programs to the diversity of student needs.

Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs (In addition to role above) July 2018–August 2019 § Oversee resolution of complex student concerns. Perform annual review of university policies guiding student behavior. Oversee crisis response and compliance with protocols for crisis intervention. Collaborate with the Department of Public Safety, Office of General Counsel, and Office for Community Standards in a collaborative case-management model to resolve complex and sensitive student issues. § Advice and support Student Government. Train and advice student leaders, provide continuity from old to new officers and assist navigating the university. Oversee Student Government budget and ensure ethical financial practices are in place.

Director for Residential Staff and Programs July 2011–December 2018 § Responsible for all residential life functions of a system serving approximately 11,800 undergraduate and graduate students in 23 NYU owned and leased residential facilities. § Provide direct supervision to three Assistant Directors, functional supervision of 60 professional staff members and more than 350 student staff members. § Coordinate professional staff recruitment, hiring, training, development, evaluation, and performance plans; issue personnel related decisions including promotion, employee discipline, and termination in accordance with union and administrative contracts and procedures and coordinate staff recognition events. § Manage $210,000 annual department funding allocation for professional staff recruitment, training and ongoing development; $15,000 annual allocation for Resident Assistant Council and oversee $1,000,000 residence hall programming, supply and employment allocation.

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§ Participate in the planning and implementation of three residence hall renovation projects. Oversee the closing of residence halls for renovations and residence hall opening after renovations. § Coordinate purchasing for residence hall room furniture, residence hall lounge furniture upgrades, and staff office furniture upgrades in collaboration with staff from purchasing and facilities. § Oversee facilities-related projects and safety response initiatives and serve as primary department liaison to facilities, public safety, and community standards department. § Implement short and long-term goals for student development, programming, counseling, crisis intervention, staffing, and general management initiatives. § Manage complex student concerns such as suicidal ideation and response to student deaths. Interface with students, parents, and university constituencies to address student needs. § Oversee crisis response and compliance with protocols for crisis intervention including Title IX. Adjudicate high level student conduct cases and appeals including dismissals from university housing. § Enhance academic enrichment programs through support of live-in Faculty Fellows, Faculty Writing Affiliates, and living-learning communities with Faculty Affiliates. § Collaborate with campus departments to develop a supportive campus environment for all students and hold presentations for university staff members and campus partners regarding the residential student population and needs. These offices include but are not limited to: Athletics, Career Services, Center for Multicultural Education and Programs, Center for Spiritual Life, Community Standards Office, College Deans, Dining Services, Facilities Management, Greek Life, LGBTQ Office, Office of Equal Opportunity, Office of Global Programs, Public Safety, Student Resource Center, Student Health Center, Student Activities and Leadership, University Relations and Wellness Exchange.

Selected Achievements: § Led $5,000,000 residence hall lounge renovation project and provided leadership to cross-functional groups of different university offices and students to coordinate feedback and logistics. § Worked with a select group on strategic initiative for the department and to create a new departmental vision, mission and values. § Facilitator for the 2013, 2014 and 2015 NYU Student Affairs Transition Learning Community (TLC) seminar for professional staff members new to the Division of Student Affairs § For three consecutive years, oversaw the closing of a residence hall for renovations and all residential life functions of a hotel housing system for approximately 400 students relocated to three different hotels in New York City for one semester.

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ May 2007–July 2011 Rutgers University is a leading national public research university and New Jersey’s preeminent comprehensive public institution of higher education. The New Brunswick campus enrolls over 32,000 full time undergraduate and graduate students on its 5 campuses in New Brunswick and Piscataway, New Jersey.

Assistant Director: College Avenue Campus § Responsible for the day-to-day operation, activities and service for approximately 4500 students who live in ten traditional residence halls, two apartment complexes, and a hotel on the College Avenue Campus in the New Brunswick Campus. § Directly supervised a staff of four full-time Residence Life Coordinators and oversaw the supervision of 11 Graduate Hall Directors, 82 Resident Assistants and Apartment Assistants and eleven work-study students. § Developed outcomes based community development plan for all of the campuses in New Brunswick and Piscataway. § Assisted in the development and implementation of housing policies and procedures, room selection guidelines, summer conference planning, and move-in and move-out procedures. § Led $2,000,000 lounge renovation project and worked with the campus housing staff to assure halls and apartments met fire safety standards, were problem-free, comfortable and attractive to students. § Worked with campus Academic Dean and Dean of Students to develop programs to create inclusive communities which value academic learning, encourage good citizenship, build student character and teach responsibility. § Assured appropriate and timely problem-solving and crisis response of student issues and work with various university units in order to meet the needs of students. § Assisted with tracking and reporting of cases related to Title IX and ADA and collaborated with campus partners on services to support students.

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§ Utilized student code of conduct for conducting Preliminary Review Conferences via the Office of Student Conduct and served as hearing officer for the Office of Student Conduct. § Worked with the university honors program in their recruitment efforts and assisted with all aspects of the honors housing program. § Assisted the Executive Director for Residence Life in the development and allocation of department budget.

Selected Achievements: § Worked with Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and representatives from different units in student affairs in creating a new student affairs vision, mission and values. § Served on Cross-Area Communications and Processes subcommittee as part of the Rutgers University merger focused on transforming undergraduate education. § Utilized assessment data to develop program initiatives leading to an increase in student satisfaction in the Educational Benchmark Institute (EBI) results for the campus from below 5.1 to over 6.0.

Associate Director: Rutgers University, Livingston College September 2001–May 2007 § Supervised a staff of two full-time Area Coordinators, one Assistant Area Coordinator, and fourteen Resident Advisors, and oversaw the supervision of approximately seventy student staff members, and three graduate students. § Coordinated all staff selection, training and development for professional, graduate and student staff. § Served as hearing officer for adjudicating policy violations for the Towers complex and as the appeal officer for violations in the Quads. § Responsible for reviewing, revising and updating staff manuals and department publications. § Represented Livingston College on the Rutgers University Bias Prevention and Education Committee and led teams in the planning and implementation of bias incident response and proactive bias prevention initiatives. § Developed, planned and implemented the creation of the college first academic focused living learning communities program. § Provided academic advising to a group of 30 first year students. § Served on the Livingston College Academic Advising and Scholarship Committees. § Supported the enrollment management goals by serving on the open house committee, new student testing date committee, new student orientation committee, and presenting to parents and students at different recruitment events.

Selected Achievements: § Worked with campus dean, academic advising office and campus registrar office in the development and implementation of academic living learning programs focused on Math, English, and Psychology. § Collaborated with the Dean for First Year Students on incorporating living learning programs in academic advising sessions.

Coordinator for Residence Life, Rutgers University, Rutgers College August 1996–November 1998 § Responsible for a residential community of 6 residence halls, residing 1000 students. § Supervised a staff of three Residence Counselors and 21 Preceptors (RA). § Conducted residence hall student discipline appeal meetings. § Provided conflict resolution, counseling and referral services for residents as needed. § Provided campus emergency on-call support services. § Devoted 20% of my week in providing counseling support services to students in the Educational Opportunity Fund Program.

Selected Achievements: § In the absence of an Assistant Coordinator, oversaw the recruitment, retention, and programming initiatives of student led special interest housing programs. § Co-creator of a support group for Latina students “Latina Focus-Group.” § Oversee all residential life functions of the Educational Opportunity Fund summer program.

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Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY November 1998–September 2001 Teachers College, Columbia University is the oldest and largest graduate school of education in the United States and is also perennially ranked among the nation’s best higher education institutions. The university enrolls over 5,000 graduate students in Masters and Doctoral programs.

Assistant Director for Residence Life § Supervised a staff of two Complex Directors, one Resident Director, eleven Graduate Assistants, a full-time mailroom clerk, and three student staff mailroom assistants. § Coordinated all staff selection, training and development. § Oversaw all functions of Summer Conference Housing. § Served as primary hearing officer in adjudication of residence hall violations. § Selected, trained and oversaw the Residence Hall Judicial Board. § Assisted with the management functions and billing for faculty housing. § Editor for eTCetera, the residence hall monthly newsletter and all department publications. § Provided assistance in generating the department budget and allocations.

Selected Achievements: § Developed programming series to meet the needs of international students and students with families. § Assisted in the planning and implementation of the merger between the Office of Public Safety, ID card center and the office of Housing and Residence Life. § In the absence of a Director of Housing and Residential Life, collaborated with fellow Assistant Director in managing all aspects of faculty housing and department operations. § Assisted in the planning and implementation of open house, new student orientation and university commencement.

State University of New York - College at Old Westbury, Long Island, NY December 1994–June 1996 SUNY College at Old Westbury is a diverse public liberal arts college. The college enrolls over 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Area Director § Responsible for overall administration of three residence halls, residing 275 students. § Supervised a staff of 13 Resident Assistants, Area Assistant, Office Assistant, and Maintenance Assistants. § Administrative Judicial Officer; conducted hearings for violations of residence hall policies. § Responsible for residence hall housing operations and maintenance reporting functions. § Advised Residence Hall Council (RHA). § Member of the advisory committee for the Vice President for Student Affairs.

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Adjudicator for Sexual Misconduct Cases January 2016–Present § Serve as adjudicator for sexual misconduct cases and make decisions regarding sanctions § Trained on investigation and adjudication of sexual misconduct cases § Participated in training sessions on compliance with Title IX, VAWA, and the Clery Act

Admissions Special Review Committee October 2015–Present § Review admissions applications for students with prior criminal convictions and previous disciplinary history § Received training on education inequities and working with students that have been incarcerated

New Student Orientation Director January 1993–August 1993 S.U.N.Y. College at Old Westbury, Office of Student Activities § Planned, implemented and managed PREVIEW '93, a summer orientation program for first-year students with three times the attendance from the year before § Hired and supervised student staff and provided them specialized training to support academic advising staff § Coordinated marketing campaign, information packages, program schedules and program evaluation forms. § Managed student advising and registration logistics, arranged housing, dining and meeting rooms and facilities

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Assistant Professor Teachers College Columbia University Fall 2013–Present § Teach year-long seminar for Master’s Degree students in the Higher and Postsecondary Education Program Facilitated discussions focused on students’ application of classroom learning to the work place and preparation as new professionals in the field of higher education.

New York University, Steinhardt School of Education Fall 2016–Present § Teach semester-long internship in higher education course for Master’s Degree students in the Higher Education Program. Facilitated discussions focused on students’ application of classroom learning to the work place and preparation as new professionals in the field of higher education. § Teach semester-long College Student Learning and Development course for Master’s Degree students in the Higher Education Program. Facilitated discussions focused on the history, role and application of student development theory in student learning and development. § Co-Instructor for six-weeks course on professional competencies in student affairs for Master’s Degree students in the Higher Education Program. The course provides an overview of the competency models from the different higher education associations with a focus on the NASPA-ACPA competencies.

Instructor Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Fall 2010–Spring 2011 § Instructor for Resident Assistant course, required for all student leaders wanting to become Resident Assistants. Worked with a selected committee to develop course syllabi, course assignments and exams.

Instructor Livingston College, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Fall 2003–Fall 2006 § Instructor for Building Community course, required for all first year students at Livingston College. Course focused on understanding what it means to be a part of multiple communities, local, national and global.

Guest Lecturer University of Connecticut § Finance of Higher Education Spring 2017 § Assessment, Research and Evaluation in Student Affairs. Fall 2014 & Fall 2015 Teachers College, Columbia University § Introduction to Research Methods in Education Spring 2013 & Summer 2013 § Contemporary Student Issues Fall 2011 & Fall 2012 New York University (NYU) § Human Resource Management Fall 2012

PUBLICATIONS

Lendof, D.M. (2018, in press). Do I Really Want or Need a Doctorate, and How Do I choose the Right Program for Me? In Kennedy, J.A., and Burnell, B.A (Eds.) Women Scholars Navigating the Doctoral Journey. Apple Academic Press

Lendof, D.M., Martin-Ferguson, M., Simpson, D.B. (2018) Connecting Conduct and Social Justice. In Hudson, J., Acosta, A., & Holmes, R. C. (Eds.), Conduct and Community: A Residence Life Practitioner’s Guide. Columbus Ohio: Association of College & University Housing Officers – International

Lendof, D.M. (2016, May). Glitches at a Conference Illustrate the Challenges of Immigrant Families Face. The Chronicle Of Higher Education

DISSERTATION COMMITTEE MEMBER

Elizabeth M. O’Hara, Johnson & Wales University (Chair: Stacey L. Kite). Completed 2018

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SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

Ellett, T. & Lendof, D.M. (2016, February. 2017, March). Finding Relevance: Engaging Our Students to Assist in Finding Personal Meaning in Their College Experience. 2017 NASPA Annual Conference, San Antonio TX. 2016 NYU Student Affairs Conference, New York, New York

Kim, A., Lendof, D.M., & Meno, C. (2016, March. 2015, June and 2015, February). Incorporating NASPA ACPA Professional Competencies in the Supervision and Development of Graduate Students & Entry-Level Professionals. 2016 NASPA Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN. 2015 NASPA Region II Conference, Washington DC. 2015 NYU Student Affairs Conference, New York, New York

Lendof, D.M. (2016, March. 2015, March). Trends for Latino/a Students: A View of the Future Through College Demographics. 2016 NASPA Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN. 2015 NASPA Latina/o Knowledge Community (LKC) Pre-Conference Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana

Lendof, D.M. (2015, December. 2013, March). Latino/a Parental Involvement and the Impact on the College Student Experience. 2015 NASPA Multicultural Institute, Miami, Florida. 2013 NASPA Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida

Lendof, D.M. (2015, June; 2014, June and 2012, October). Navigating Higher Education: Tips, Tactics and Strategies for Moving-up and Around Higher Education. 2015 NASPA Region II Pre-Conference, Washington DC. 2014 NASPA Region II Latina/o Knowledge Community Drive-In Conference. 2012 New Jersey Institute of Technology Women’s Issues Committee for Faculty and Staff, Newark, New Jersey

Dias, J., Klotz, A.M., Lendof, D.M., Meriwether, J., Nash, R., & Ramirez Islas, C. (2015, March). Deconstructing Professionals: The Truth Behind Our Journeys. 2015 ACPA Annual Conference, Tampa, Florida and 2015 NASPA Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana

Lendof, D.M. (2013, February). Forms, Extent and Impact of Parental Involvement in Higher Education. 2013 NYU Student Affairs Conference, New York, New York

Lendof, D.M. (2012, February). Parental Involvement in Higher Education. 2012 NYU Student Affairs Conference, New York, New York

Castillo, M., Lendof, D.M. & Reyes, R. (2012, February). Latinos in Higher Education. Rutgers University, Center for Latino Arts and Culture, New Brunswick, New Jersey

Lendof, D.M., Walker, A., & Williams, D.S.II. (2007, August). From Awareness to Competency and Into the Real World: A Curriculum in the Making. NJ CORE IX, Newark, New Jersey

Lendof, D.M. (2005, November). Living Learning Communities at Livingston College. 9th Annual Rutgers University Student Services Conference, New Brunswick, New Jersey

Lendof, D.M. (2004, November). Latino Students in Higher Education. Hispanic Association for Higher Education (HAHE) of New Jersey, Student Leadership Symposium, New Brunswick, New Jersey and Eighth Annual Rutgers University Student Services Conference, New Brunswick, New Jersey

Lendof, D.M. (2004, November and 2003 November). Affirmative Action: Understanding the History & Promoting Dialogue. Mid Atlantic Association of College & University Housing Officers (MACUHO) Regional Conference (November 2004) West Virginia, Virginia. Rutgers University Diversity Conference and Seventh Annual Rutgers University Student Services Conference, New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 2003.

Lendof, D.M. & Perry, K. (2002, November). Supervising with Heart: 6th Annual Rutgers University Student Services Conference, New Brunswick, New Jersey

INSTITUTES & COMMITTEES

§ 2016 The Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication § 2015 NYU Intercultural Training of Trainers Institute

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§ 2013 NYU Building Leadership Excellence Certificate Program § 2012 NYU Administrator Cultural Training (ACT) Institute § NYU Student Affairs Professional Development Committee § Search Committee for the NYU Assistant Vice President for Campus Safety § Search Committee for the NYU Associate Director for Student Activities and Leadership § Search Committee for the NYU Director of Sustainability § Rutgers University LGBT Liaison Team § Rutgers University Bias Prevention and Education Team § Rutgers University Threat Assessment Team (TAT) § Rutgers University Student Affairs Suicide Conference Committee § Rutgers University Student Service Conference Planning Committee, and subcommittee chair (2002-2010)

UNIVERSITY & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

New York University (NYU) § Undergraduate Admissions: special review committee, New York University § Primary liaison with NYU Buenos Aires and NYU Madrid for occupancy strategies, home-stay operations, student experience and strategic planning § Support the enrollment management goals of the university by conducting admissions interviews for the first class of NYU students to enroll at NYU Shanghai, representing the university at send-off events in different states, presenting to parents during open house and admitted student day, and organizing projects and activities related to open house and admitted student day § Voter Registration: Coordinate logistics for residence halls polling stations for the local community in coordination with staff from university relations and New York City voter registration, New York University § Appeal committee for Title IX student conduct cases and fraternities and sorority hazing, New York University Teachers College, Columbia University § Teachers College Alumni Council member § Distinguish Alumni Awards committee member RUTGERS § Rutgers Against Hunger: Led university and department initiatives to raise funds and sponsor hundreds of families for the holidays providing families large boxes of food, clothing, and home supplies requested by each family § Trained Domestic Violence Response Team Volunteer for Middlesex County

HONORS & AWARDS § Outstanding Mid-Level Professional 2019 NASPA Latinx/a/o Knowledge Community § Hallmark Award for Diversity 2018 New York University, Office of Residential Life and Housing Services § Student Affairs Hallmark Award 2016 New York University, Division of Student Affairs § Hallmark Award for Learning 2015 New York University, Office of Residential Life and Housing Services § Team Achievement Award 2014 New York University, Office of Human Resources § Outstanding Higher Education Professional 2011 Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Graduate School of Education § National Residence Hall Honorary 2011 & 2017 Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey New York University (NYU) § Carol M. Baily "HUMANITARIAN" Award SUNY College at Old Westbury, Division of Student Affairs 1993

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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND LEADERSHIP INVOLVEMENT

ACUHO-I – Association of College and University Housing Officials International § Professional Standards Institute (PSI) graduate 2017 § Faculty Member: James C. Grimm National Housing Training Institute (NHTI) 2014 § Faculty Member: Regional Level Institute (RELI), NEACUHO/MACUHO 2013

NASPA - National Association of Student Administrators § Grant Proposal Reviewer: NASPA Innovation Grant 2017-Present § Program Reviewer: NASPA National conference 2015-Present § Closing the Achievement Gap: Student Success in Higher Education program reviewer 2016-Present § Resume reviewer: The Placement Exchange (TPE) 2015-Present § Mentor: Candid Conversation (formerly Panel of Listeners), NASPA’s Center for Women 2013-Present § Co-Chair for the National Pre-Conference for the Latinx/a/o Knowledge Community (LKC) 2016-2018 § Region II representative for the Latinx/a/o Knowledge Community (LKC) 2015-2018 § Program Reviewer: NASPA Region II conference 2015-2018 § Mentor: Candid Conversation 365, NASPA’s Center for Women 2016-2017 § Program Reviewer: Religious, Secular and Spiritual Identities Convergence 2017 § Escaleras Institute participant 2015 § Institute for Aspiring Senior Student Affairs Officers (SSAOs) 2013

TECHNOLOGY § Proficient in StarRez, Symplicity, Notifii, Surveymonkey, Trello, Prezi, NVivo, and Microsoft Office Suite

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