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{Kourtney A. Barrett} Purpose Statement To serve as the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Women’s Resource Center focusing on women’s holistic development and student advocacy, retention, engagement, and connection. To encourage students to be themselves, celebrate their communities, and embrace inclusiveness while finding their niche at Indiana State University. Education Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky Conferred August 2008 M.A.Ed. Student Affairs and Higher Education University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana Conferred May 2006 B.S. Public Relations and Advertising Highlights at Indiana State University - Served as a Title IX Investigator and Title IX Intake Coordinator - Developed ISU Blue Folder, a resource for informing faculty and staff of students of concern and courses of action - Active committee member drafting the policy 922 Prohibiting Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking - Co-Chaired the implementation of the It’s On Blue, sexual misconduct prevention initiative, including developing and maintaining social media accounts, educational outreach, and management of training software - Co-revised the Code of Student Conduct, after a stagnant 12 years - Formed assessment process for student conduct system - Initiated the parent notification process; developed educational letters for parents to support students held responsible for alcohol and/or drug-related policies - Established the #SycamoresDontHate program - Developed the iamSTATE. iamACADEMICINTEGRITY initiative - Advanced the Sycamore Resolution Program - Designed multiple educational outreach programs, presentations, and marketing materials for the Office of Student Conduct and Integrity - Association of Aspiring Student Affairs, Advisor - Responsible for the hiring, selection, training, and development for Division of Student Affairs Graduate Assistants Professional Experience in Higher Education Indiana State University (ISU) Terre Haute, Indiana Associate Director, Student Conduct and Integrity May 2013- Present Fitness Instructor, Student Recreation Center August 2013- Present University 101 Adjunct Professor, University College Fall 2014- Present Title IX Investigator Fall 2015 Title IX Intake Coordinator Spring 2016 University of Southern Indiana (USI) Evansville, Indiana Interim Coordinator of Student Conduct, Dean of Students Office February 2012- May 2013 Manager for Maxient, Student Conduct Software September 2011- May 2013 Senior Area Coordinator, Housing and Residence Life June 2011-February 2012 {Kourtney A. Barrett} Area Coordinator, Housing and Residence Life June 2008- June 2011 UNIV Emerging Leaders, Course Instructor 2008-2010 Western Kentucky University (WKU) Bowling Green, Kentucky Alumni Relations Intern, Alumni Relations and Annual Giving Spring 2008 M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Intern, Housing and Residence Life Summer 2007 English Second Language Instructor, Office of International Programs 2006-2008 Residence Hall Director, Housing and Residence Life 2006-2008 Functional Areas Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Certified Victim’s Advocate through the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs Trained facilitator in the OneLove, Escalation Workshop program (domestic/dating violence) Served as a Title IX Investigator and Title IX Intake Coordinator (ISU) Self-defense instructor via the Rape Aggression Defense program Active member of the Sexual Misconduct Response Team Co-Chaired the implementation of the It’s On Blue, sexual misconduct prevention initiative Active committee member drafting the policy 922 Prohibiting Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking Wellness Education and Initiatives Redesigned State’s alcohol and drug conduct outcomes Facilitate Step Up, Bystander Intervention education program to key student groups: Orientation Leaders, Resident Assistants, Athletes, and Fraternity and Sorority Life Aid various behavioral intervention and prevention programs (active and passive) Co-developed USI Creating Awareness and Readiness for Everyone’s Safety (USI C.A.R.E.S.) Week Served as a trained victim’s advocate for university in collaboration with Albion Fellows Bacon Center (USI) Certified gatekeeper and trainer in Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR)- suicide prevention Certified gatekeeper with Mental Health First Aid Developed Directions, drug-education sanction initiative Initiated Know the Code campaign, “Archibald Says…” Communications Facilitate family conferences addressing students of concerns, collaborating with parents and guardians for appropriate referrals and response Correspond effectively with university and surrounding community members Experience in successful grant writings and policy/procedure proposals Facilitate group discussions on a variety of topics and issues Provide a participative and leadership role on various university, departmental, and national committees Developed a wide variety of presentations for various audiences {Kourtney A. Barrett} Conflict Resolution Advanced the Sycamore Resolution Program by increasing the number of conflict referrals due to marketing and educational outreach efforts Developed the purpose statement and program outcomes/goals Developed mediation intake processes, process forms, and assessment Trained mediator informal mediation, Social Justice mediation, and other forms of conflict resolution Developed peer mediator model Trained peer and campus mediators for Sycamore Resolution Served as a guest lecturer for a Conflict Management course Demonstration of Diversity and Inclusion Developed #SycamoresDontHate to eradicate acts promoting intolerance of individuals or groups Train and educate student leaders on diversity and multicultural concepts through the #SycamoresDontHate program Developed Safe Zone initiative for Living Learning Communities (USI) Implemented cross-cultural learning experiences for enhancement in both International and American students Instructed English as a Second Language course Organized Social Justice training for university faculty, administrators, and students Participant on USI Spirit of Diversity by Sodexho team Present diversity education and awareness to student groups across campus Social Justice, certified mediator Management and Supervision Supervise, train, and evaluate Graduate Assistants for the Office of Student Conduct and Integrity Manager of Maxient, student conduct software (USI) Revised online report to read more as a guide, purposed for more efficient incident reports Supervised Administrative Clerk and Marketing/Outreach Coordinator (student workers) Oversaw 6 extended committee coordinators for ASCA 2013 Annual Conference Coordinated and led day to day functions and maintenance of housing facilities Monitor and budget funds allocated for programming and special events Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise student assistants from a staff of 5-30 and one Graduate Assistant/Residence Life Coordinator Student Development Assisted with Student Health Center processes (i.e. immunization records) Established USI Dean of Students Office website and publications Implemented social media programs and campaigns for USI Dean of Students Office Coordinate programming events within residential settings to enhance living and learning experiences Provided follow-up for mental, physical, and emotional wellness {Kourtney A. Barrett} Developed innovative programs and services for intervention and prevention purposes Developed plan of action for post-EBI survey results for first-year freshman students and residents Initiated the concept of the Eagle Experience, a transitional program for incoming freshman and transfer students Proficient in student development theories and application Provide resources and advisement to students with needs for academic, mental social, physical and spiritual wellness Student Conduct Responsible for case assignment and management for campus conduct Adjudicate cases from all sections of the Code of Student Behavior/Conduct (Community Standards, Academic Misconduct, Residential Life and Student Organizations) Create and implement conduct training for student and professional staff in the Office of Student Conduct and Integrity and across campus Administered felony and suspension reviews for admission to university (USI) Develop, revise, interpret, and implement university and departmental policies and procedures Provide case consultation to other university conduct officers Conduct follow-ups for off-campus behavior concerns, adjudicate as necessary Revised Hearing Board training presentation criteria based on the ACPA Student Conduct Board Manual and Reference Trainer for members of Hearing Board (faculty, staff, and students) Developed templates for Title IX response (Accused brochure) Active participant with the Behavior Intervention/Students of Concern Team; managing individual and campus crises Co-revised release forms for counseling assessments Transitioned student conduct related forms to a paperless system (USI) Conduct inquiries, investigations, and follow-ups on conduct related cases Provide appropriate educational outcomes for students found responsible for conduct violations and follow up Revised policy letters and parent notifications for a more developmental and educational approach Monitor student of concern files, updating information on student’s court processes, counseling referrals and completed sanctions/stipulations Track and monitor