Grant L. Azdell Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students Randolph-Macon College

CURRICULUM VITAE

PO Box 5005 Business Phone: (804) 752-3789 Ashland, VA 23005 E-mail Address: [email protected] Cell: 804-836-2590

EDUCATION

Ph.D. (2010), University of Virginia Major: Higher Education Administration & Leadership Focus Areas: Development, Management & Social Foundations

M.Div. (1992), Vanderbilt University Master’s Thesis: “Chemical Addiction & the Spirit: Healing the Whole Person; Mind, Body & Spirit” (Required Reading: VITA Rotation Vanderbilt Medical School) Field Education Honors

B.A. (1989), University of Lynchburg (formerly Lynchburg College) Dual Major: Political Science/Religious Studies with distinction Montgomery Scholar

Participant (2016), Harvard Graduate School of Education Harvard Institute for Executive Management (IEM) Program

Participant (2016-17), American Academic Leadership Institute Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) for Cabinet Officers/Senior Leaders (Presidential preparation program.)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Professor Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Virginia (2011-Present)

• Promoted by the President of the College in 2011 – New position includes work listed in role as Dean of Students and the following additional responsibilities. • Promoted to rank of Professor (Administrator with faculty rank) o Teach courses in Leadership, Education and Emergency Management • Currently manage a $3.5 Million budget • Assisted with the funding, design and completion of four major building projects on campus o Brock Commons Student Center Grant L. Azdell – Page 1 of 12 2 o Andrews Residence Facility (120 beds, public use space) o Birdsong Residence Facility (120 beds, classroom space and public use space) o Special Interest Housing (16 bed estate home) • Developed Leadership Minor & curriculum (from certificate program) • Responsible for campus-wide branding opportunities • Increased campus-wide awareness of student outcomes and retention efforts • Supervise assessment efforts for the Student Affairs division & prepared SACS-COC 10-year report. (No Recommendations) • Strategic Planning Committee – Goal Leader & Mission Statement Review Chair • Director of Emergency Management Program and Class Coordinator • Increased campus-wide awareness of crisis communications and emergency procedures • Developed EDGE career program including Boot Camp resulting in 150% increased job placement prior to graduation and 250% increase six-months following graduation. • Responsible for working with Development to secure long-term funding for Student Affairs program and institutional program support. • Responsible for three new Brock Venture Fund Programs in Student Affairs Division (Hired Directors) o Show Choir Program o eSports Program o Equestrian Program (including new $2 million equestrian facility which is an LLC) o All 3 programs have resulted in increase in deposited students (15% increase in 2 years) • Continue to serve as a member of the President’s Senior Leadership Team • Led search committees for the Vice President for Enrollment Services, the Vice President for Administration and Finance, Executive Assistant to the President, and the Executive Director for the EDGE career program. Also served on the Provost search committee. • Assisted with raising over $150 million in grants & gifts to the College o Includes the building or renovation of 15 buildings on campus in 10 years • Chair of the Emergency Response Team • Chair of the Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Team • Physicians Assistant Program team member • DPT exploration committee member • Responsible for all conduct appeal cases (including Title IX hearings) • Responsible for all Disability Services appeals

Dean of Students, Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Virginia (2008-2011)

Senior Student Affairs Officer with a staff of 70 professionals and 42 Para-professionals working within the areas of Recreation (including intramurals, Cheer Leading/Dance Team & Pep Band), Campus Safety, Career Development, Counseling, Chaplain’s Office, Conduct, The Edge Career Program, Orientation, Residence Life & Housing, Student Health Services and Student Life (including Student Activities and Greek Life), Substance Abuse Programs and Wellness programs.

• Lead retention efforts as a Co-Chair of the Retention Committee o Helped with increasing freshman-sophomore retention rates 9% in three years (72%- 81%) o Retention rates now average around 85% (freshman-sophomore)

Grant L. Azdell - Page 2 of 12 3 • SACS Accreditation Team Member (Successful five-year interim report, no recommendations for my area of responsibility) • Provide staff leadership to Student Affairs Trustee Committee • Provide Strategic Plan initiative coordination for the Student Affairs division (Goals 2 & 3) • Responsible for Parent Orientation and New Student Orientation activities • Member of the President’s Cabinet/Senior Administrator for the college • Developed Campus Emergency Response Team • Developed Campus Behavioral Assessment & Intervention Team • Developed First rendition of Edge Career Program • ICS Instructor for Campus Operations and EMT Class Instructor • Omicron Delta Kappa Faculty Advisor • Developed Leadership Fellows, SERVE program and Service Fellows programs • Supervised the renovation of the Brock Student Recreation workout facility • Founded Randolph-Macon College Emergency Medical Services

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, The University of Lynchburg (formerly Lynchburg College) Lynchburg, Virginia (2007 - 2008)

Promoted by the President. Supervised and provided direction for 30 professionals and 8 Para- professionals including the Chaplains Office staff, Chief of Campus Security and Safety Officers, the State Licensed EMS Rescue Squad and the Director of Special Leadership Initiatives. Continued to serve on the President’s Cabinet.

• Created, implemented and directed the Crisis Management Plan including on-call administration for crisis intervention, psychiatric consults and involuntary custody • Chaired Administrative Judicial Board hearings and the Crisis Management Team • Oversaw Budgeting process for all areas under my supervision • Collaborated with Student and Academic Affairs divisions to provide comprehensive leadership and programming opportunities for campus community • Procured over $700,000 in outside grant funding for institutional use and special projects • Served on the Retention Committee, Campus Master Planning Committee, Board of Trustees Student Development Committee, Student Development Coordinating Team and Staff Advisory Board • Researched and created a Leadership Minor and non-credit Emerging Leaders Program • Served as an Academic Advisor to freshman students • Provided spiritual guidance and support as the College Chaplain • Advised Sigma Nu Fraternity and the LC EMS student groups

Instructor, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, The University of Lynchburg (formerly Lynchburg College) Lynchburg, Virginia (2001-2008)

• Taught in Religious Studies Department o Religion 102, 104 & Special Topics • Developed a course specifically aimed at “Emerging Leaders” • Fostered a partnership with Lexington Theological Seminary to offer Doctor of Ministry classes on campus (included SACS-COC and ATS accreditation work)

Dean of Religious Life, The University of Lynchburg (formerly Lynchburg College) Grant L. Azdell - Page 3 of 12 4 Lynchburg, Virginia (2001- 2007)

Promoted by the President. Continued to serve as the College Chaplain, and as a member of the President’s cabinet. Developed and implemented the new Crisis Management Plan and Psychiatric/Psychological Response protocols for college. Supervised 11 staff professionals and volunteer Campus Ministers.

• Converted the LC EMS Rescue Squad from a private agency to a state licensed agency • Served on multiple search committees including Academic Dean and the President • Member of the Student Development Coordinating Team and the Staff Advisory Board • Authored multiple grants and solicited gifts resulting in new funding sources for college

Chaplain & Director of Church Relations, The University of Lynchburg (formerly Lynchburg College) Lynchburg, Virginia (1998-2001)

Planned and implemented spiritual life programming on campus. Supervised 11 campus ministers and volunteers from the community. Responsible for external relationships and partnerships with local churches and the churches within our affiliated denomination.

• Responsible for oversight of pastoral counseling and crisis interventions • Created On-Call Administrator program for campus • Developed and implemented a campus wide program to assist freshman with move-in activities through volunteers from student organizations, faculty and staff • Designed first Cooperative Campus Ministry model for our office and staff.

Chief & Executive Director, Lynchburg Life Saving and Rescue Squad Lynchburg, Virginia (1998 – 2008)

Served as the Chief to the 3rd oldest all volunteer rescue squad still in operation in the country. Responsible for the administration and oversight of the Rescue/EMS operation within the City of Lynchburg (about 65,000 citizens). Worked with City Officials, Fire Department Personnel and other agencies to ensure open communication and foster positive partnerships. This position was held concurrently with my work at Lynchburg College with the support of my President (Direct Supervisor).

• Member of the Emergency Operations Center Response Group • Cultivated, fostered, and managed all aspects of fund raising, budget development and allocation of funds. • Cultivated relationships with local, state and federal agencies. • Built a board of 11 community leaders to support our organization. • Eliminated $300,000 operating debt within the first year. Increased annual support and endowment for organization, raising over $2 million over 8 years. • Supervised 6 Officers and managed a crew of 45 volunteers. • Maintained and oversaw daily operations of all Rescue Equipment, Disaster Relief Units, and Ambulances. • Currently serve on the Board of Directors as Chief Emeritus and Corporate Secretary.

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Director of Young Adult Ministries, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) International Offices, Indianapolis, IN (1994-1998)

• Consultant for local and regional manifestations of the church • Program creation for young adult ministry programming and college ministry coordinator • Responsible for Campus Minister training in the United States and Canada • Coordinator and Editor of the Walter Scott Society Growth in Preaching Organization • Church Relations Officer/Liaison with national scouting organizations. • Developed leadership core materials for use in local churches and campus ministries. • Coordinated, Planned and Led a national event for 2,500 participants on College and Young Adult Ministry (Come to the Feast), sponsored by the National Council of Churches in 1998 (Atlanta, GA). • Increased the number of College and University programs by 135% over two years.

Chaplain, North Carolina State University, Cooperative Campus Ministry, Raleigh, NC, 1992-1994.

• Served as part of the cooperative campus ministry at NC State with additional work at Peace College, Meredith College, UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University • Successfully started a new campus ministry group at UNC-Chapel Hill in conjunction with UCC Fellowship. • Also served as Associate Minister for Hillyer Memorial Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with responsibility for campus ministries

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Owner and Principal Consultant, Azdell-Morgan Organizational Management Solutions, LLC. Manage a team of six consultants. A firm specializing in services to higher education, hospitals and non-profits. 2006-Present

Certified Emerging Leaders External Facilitator, BB&T Leadership Institute, 2017

Program Board Member, Paper Clip Communications, 2016-Present

Treasurer, Advisory Board Member for NASPA Region III, 2012-2016

Treasurer, NASPA Region II & Region III Summer Symposium, 2019

Editorial Board, Council on Law in Higher Education in cooperation with NASPA, Student Affairs & Law Policy Weekly, 2004-2008

Program Reviewer, Reviewer for NASPA programs submitted for annual Conferences, 2006-Present

Resident Director, Vanderbilt Graduate Housing, Disciples Divinity House, Nashville, TN. 1990-1992

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Trained through the Vanderbilt Institute for the Grant L. Azdell - Page 5 of 12 6 Treatment of Addiction. 1991

Ordained Minister, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1992 – Present

Licensed EMT, Commonwealth of Virginia and National Registered EMT- Current

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Society – Faculty Advisor (Alpha Lambda Circle) Phi Delta Kappa International – University of Virginia Chapter Walter Scott Society, (Executive Committee, Editorial Board)

AWARDS & HONORS

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 1984 M. Carey Brewer Distinguished Alumni Award, Lynchburg College, 2001 Lynchburg Life Saving Crew “Officer of the Year”, 2000, 2001, 2004 and 2006 Commonwealth of Virginia Governor’s Award nominee for Outstanding EMS Administrator of the Year, 2003 Exchange Club Outstanding Citizen Service Award, Lynchburg, VA Chapter, 2004 Organization Advisor of the Year, Lynchburg College 2006 & 2007 Distinguished Service Award, Lynchburg College 2008 NASPA (Virginia), Professional of the Year Award, 2010 Recognized for Building “Public/Private” Business Partnerships, Hanover County, VA 2014 Samuel Nelson Gray Distinguished Administrator Award, Randolph-Macon College, 2019

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Habitat for Humanity 1985-Present Lynchburg Life Saving Crew 1985-1989 & 1998-2008 (Board member 2013-Present) Emergency Medical Technician, 1986-Present National Council of Churches – 1992-1994 Coach, Lynchburg United Soccer, 1999-2003 Advisor, Sigma Nu Fraternity, 2001-2008 Advisor, LCEMS, 1998-2008 Advisor & Founder, R-MC EMS, 2010 - Present Mills Godwin Band Boosters Board, President, 2012- 2014 Ashland Police Department Chief’s Advisory Board, 2011-Present NASPA (Virginia) – President, 2010-2012 Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad Board of Directors, 2012 – Present NASPA Region III – Board Advisory Committee, 2012-2016 Certified ASHI – CPR/First Aid, Wilderness EMT Instructor, 2009-Present Certified ASHI – CPR/First Aid Instructor Trainer, 2013-Present Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities Board of Directors, 2013-2019 Ashland Main Street Association Board, 2018-Present

SELECTED GRANTS & GIFTS (Higher Education)

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In addition to working on a team to help raise $150 Million over the last 10 years at Randolph- Macon College, I have been involved in a variety of fund-raising activities in specific areas:

Project Director & Editor, BB&T Leadership Initiative Grant, 2016-Present ($300,000) Project Director & Editor, Davis Peace Award, 2012-2019. ($70,000) Project Editor, Lilly Foundation (CIC/NetVue) Grant w/ Kendra Grimes ($515,000) Project Director & Author, Vocational Discernment Project, Higher Education Leadership Ministries, 2005 ($15,000) Project Director & Author, Doctor of Ministry Project, Carpenter Foundation, 2005 ($63,000) Project Director & Solicitor, Renovations to Snidow Chapel, Winesett Fund, 2004 ($462,000) Project Director and Author, Leadership Development Grant ,HELM, 2006 ($10,500) Solicitor, Schewel Hall Television Studio Support, From Alumnus, 2004 ($100,000) Project Director & Author, Vocational Discernment for College Students, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) & Lilly Endowment, 2003 ($15,000) Grant Co-Author (Ed Polloway), Martin Luther King, Jr. “Day-On” Project, 2002 ($10,000)

PUBLICATIONS

Azdell, Grant L. & Nayor, Gregory J., Training Campus Security Authorities & Responsible Persons: Tools, Techniques & Best Practices. Paper Clip Communications Press; Little Falls, NJ 2016.

Azdell, Grant L., & Nayor, Gregory J., Liability and Risk Management: A Guide for Campus Professionals. Paper Clip Communications Press; Little Falls, NJ 2016.

Azdell, Grant L., & Nayor, Gregory J., Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Teams: Going Beyond Threat Assessment. Paper Clip Communications Press; Little Falls, NJ. 2014.

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

Currently co-writing a chapter on “Relationships with stakeholders: Boards of trustees, parents, student organizations, and alumni” for a NASPA sponsored book on Small Colleges and Universities.

WEBINARS

“Enrollment Management and Student Affairs as Partners”. Paper Clip Communication Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar Presented on May 21, 2020

“Fall Opening Q&A for Colleges and Universities”. Paper Clip Communication Presentation, Little Falls, NJ Webinar Presented on May 20, 2020

Grant L. Azdell - Page 7 of 12 8 “Survive an Accreditation Self-Study”. Paper Clip Communication Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar presented on August 14, 2019.

“Revenue Models for Year-Round Residence Hall Use”. Paper Clip Communication Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar presented on July 25, 2019.

“Esports: Managing a Successful Program on Your Campus”. Paper Clip Communication Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar presented on May 22, 2019.

“Academic Course Catalog Development & Review”. Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar presented on April 10, 2019.

“Advising Student Groups” Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar Presented on January 29, 2019.

“Data Records Compliance”. Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar Presented on December 13, 2018.

“Creating New Revenue Sources for your Campus”. Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar presented on February 22, 2018.

"Non-Traditional" Students: The New Normal – Policies, Practices & Programs to Meet the Realities of Who Your Students Are.” Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar presented on April 13, 2017.

“Entitled Parents: Manage Their Unrealistic Expectations for Greater Student Success and Satisfaction.” Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar presented on April 6, 2017.

“ICE, Deportations & the State of DACA: What to Do if ICE shows up on your Campus”. Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar presented on April 5, 2017.

“Attorneys in the Conduct and Campus Adjudication Process: Steps to Manage their Participation and Mitigate their Impact”. Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar presented on February 28, 2017.

“Create Orientation Programs that Meet Compliance Mandates and Uphold the Values of your Institution”. Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar Presented on January 25, 2017.

“Creating Positive Civil Dialogue & Debate on Campus: A Special 2016 Election Webinar”. Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar Presented on November 10, 2016.

“Minors on Campus: Putting Youth Protection Policies in Place to Protect your Institution.” Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar presented on November 9, 2016.

“Difficult & Disruptive Parents”, Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar presented on November 3, 2016. Grant L. Azdell - Page 8 of 12 9

“Keeping your LGBTQ Community Safe: Creating Safe and Supportive Campus Spaces After Orlando”, Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar presented on July 14, 2016.

“Stadium, Arena & Theatre Security: Soft Terror Targets on Campus”, Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar presented on February 18, 2015.

“Guns on Campus 2016: Laws, Policies, Politics & Concealed Carry”, Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar presented on January 21, 2016.

“Active Shooter Concerns: Negotiating a Culture of Fear”, Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar presented on December 7, 2015.

“Global Terrorism: Campus Impact and Rapid Response”, Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ. Webinar presented on December 3, 2015.

“Sexual Assault and Violence: Creating a Culture of Safe Student Reporting on Your Campus”, Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Fall, NJ., Webinar presented on October 1, 2015.

“Creating a Culture of Wellness: Substance Abuse, Education and Sexual Violence Prevention”, Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ, Webinar presented on September 24, 2015.

“Behavioral Intervention Teams: Proactive Approaches You Can Implement”, Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ, Webinar presented on August 5, 2015.

“Preparing for Your Annual Security Report: VAWA, Title IX & Clery Requirements”, Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ, Webinar presented on April 28, 2015.

“Off Campus Trips: Manage Risk, Safety, Behavior & Protect Yourself”, Paper Clip Communications, Little Falls, NJ, Webinar presented on March 31, 2015. Repeated March 24, 2016 & September 29, 2017.

“Code of Conduct Revisions: Compliance, Conduct & Campus Response”, Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ, Webinar presented on January 29, 2015. Repeated January 17, 2017

“Student Handbooks: An Audit for Compliance and Care”, Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ, Webinar presented on December 10, 2014. Repeated on December 8, 2015, December 1, 2016, May 19, 2018 & May 12, 2019.

“When Early is Too Late: Even Earlier Intervention to Enhance Student Success and Retention”, (Refereed Article) National Symposium on Student Retention with Dr. Lauren Cohen Bell, Webinar presented on December 10, 2014.

“Social Media: #CrisisManagementPlanning”, Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ, Webinar presented on August 7, 2014.

Grant L. Azdell - Page 9 of 12 10 “Working with the Media: Communications Before and After a Crisis”, Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ, Webinar presented on June 5, 2014.

“All Hazards Approach: Campus Emergency Response 2014”, Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ, Webinar presented on February 13, 2014.

“Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Teams 2014: Future Directions and Practices”, Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ, Webinar presented on October 1, 2013.

“The Boston Bombings: A Case Study of What Higher Education Can Learn”, Paper Clip Communications Presentation, Little Falls, NJ, Webinar presented on September 19, 2013.

“Campus Emergency Response Teams”, Student Affairs.com, Webinar presented on April 4, 2011.

ARTICLES

“Preparing International Students for Life on U.S. Campuses”. Leadership Exchange, NASPA Publication, Vol. 17, Issue 2, summer 2019.

“A Fresh Look at Orientation: Balancing Compliance with Acclimation”. The Student Affairs Compliance Report and Analysis. Vol. 2, Issue 7, March 2017.

“Who is Really at Risk? Using Paraprofessional Staff to Predict Student Attrition at a Small Liberal Arts College”, (Refereed Article) National Symposium on Student Retention with Dr. Lauren Cohen Bell, Dr. Kelly Carter Merrill, November 2014.

“Early Intervention: An Rx for CSAO’s”, Leadership Exchange, NASPA Publication, Vol. 12, Issue 2, summer 2014.

“Emergency Preparedness and Response on Campus: Organized Chaos”, Leadership Exchange, NASPA Publication, Vol. 11, Issue 2, summer 2013.

“Alcohol Emergencies and Duty of Care”, Student Affairs Law & Policy Weekly, CLHE/NASPA, September 22, 2006.

“Virginia Higher Education Institutions to be required to Forward Student Information to State Police”, Student Affairs Law & Policy Weekly, CLHE/NASPA, June 30, 2006

“Reducing the Risk when Minors are Invited to Campus”, Student Affairs Law & Policy Weekly, CLHE/NASPA, September 2005, reprinted in February 2006.

Grant L. Azdell - Page 10 of 12 11 “The Two Faces of Facebook: The First Amendment can be a Double Edged Sword”, Student Affairs Law & Policy Weekly, CLHE/NASPA, March 2006

“Congregationally Based Campus Ministry” Net Results, June 1997

PRESENTATIONS

“Active Shooter Training”, Half-day Pre-Conference Presentation at NASPA Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, March 10, 2019.

“BAIT Teams, Case Management & the Depressed Student”, Presentation at the University of Michigan Depression on College Campus Event. Ann Arbor, MI. March 12, 2018.

“Fundraising and Development for Small Colleges”, Presentation at NASPA Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, March 5, 2018.

“Risk & Liability for Student Affairs Professionals: Protect yourself and your institution.”, Presentation at NASPA Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, March 5, 2018.

“Behavioral Assessment & Intervention Teams”, Paper Presentation at the NASPA Law & Policy Symposium, New Orleans, LA. December 2017.

“Facilitating Change in Organizations: There is a right way and a wrong way to do it.” Lecture series for BB&T Leadership Series, Richmond, VA . November 2016.

“Who is Really at Risk? Using Paraprofessional Staff to Predict Student Attrition at a Small Liberal Arts College”, Paper Presentation with Dr. Kelly Carter Merrill at National Symposium on Student Retention; Louisville, KY. November 2014.

“Title IX Response: Sexual Assault Investigations on a College Campus”, Presented to Investigators from the Hanover Law Enforcement Officers Community, August 2014.

“Facilitating Student Athlete Leadership in Small Colleges and Universities”, NASPA annual conference presentation, Baltimore, MD., March 2014.

“When Early is Too Late: Even Earlier Intervention to Enhance Student Success and Retention”, Paper Presentation with Dr. Lauren Cohen Bell at National Symposium on Student Retention; San Diego, CA. November 2013.

“Crisis Management on the College Campus”, NASPA annual conferences presentation & workshop, Orlando, 2009; Philadelphia 2010; Chicago 2011; Phoenix 2012; Orlando 2013; Baltimore 2014; New Orleans 2015; Indianapolis, 2016; San Antonio, 2017.

“Lessons from Virginia Tech: Using NIMS for Campus Crisis Planning”, NASPA presentation & workshop, Boston, MA. March 2008 . “Ethical Leadership”, LEAD series presentation and workshop, NASPA annual conferences, Orlando 2009; Philadelphia 2010; Chicago 2011; Phoenix 2012; Orlando 2013; New Orleans 2015. Grant L. Azdell - Page 11 of 12 12

“Cultivating Vocational Discernment among College Students”, Lilly Endowment Project, Cleveland, OH., 2004

“Multi-Cultural Differences in Student Development Theory”, University of Virginia, Student Affairs Policy Presentations, Charlottesville, VA. 2004

“Managing Volunteers in the EMS Organization”, Virginia EMS Conference, Norfolk, VA, 2004

“Vocational Discernment: Teaching Faculty to Embrace their Vocational Calling”, Lilly Endowment Project, Milwaukee, WI., 2003

“Student Development, A Holistic Approach to Working with Students”, Resident Assistants Conference, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA., August 2001

“Myers Briggs Type Indicator and Factors for Understanding our Work”, VACUA Conference, Wintergreen, VA, October 2000

“Crisis & Grief Counseling Issues for the Resident Assistant”, VACUA Conference, Wintergreen, VA October 1999

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