Allyson N. Randolph
Student Services Experience
Graduate Assistant for Programming August 2009 – Present
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
§ Coordinate student programming and activities for 12,000 students
§ Responsible for managing a $188,000 budget and overseeing all fiscal activities
§ Oversee the branding and marketing of the University Union Board
§ Advise thirteen student activities leaders who implement events such as concerts, comedians, late night programs, novelty programs, lecturers, and other educational, social, and cultural events
§ Served as a paraprofessional staff member in the Office of Student Activities
§ Develop innovative strategies for recruiting and training student leaders
§ Prepare a comprehensive programming report for the Vice President for Student Services at the conclusion of the academic year
§ Evaluate and assess student programs and implemented innovative modifications which resulted in a twenty five percent increase in student participation at events
§ Create a detailed system of records for all events
§ Supervise various events including concerts, trips, and other social and educational activities
§ Develop and maintain opportunities for diversity programming
§ Manage a comprehensive programming calendar for the Office of Student Activities
§ Oversee annual university-wide events including Homecoming and Family Weekend
§ Provide opportunities for leadership development for programming officers and the general student body
Student Services Intern January 2011 – Present
Spoon River College, Macomb, IL
§ Assist prospective students with understanding and completing admissions processes
§ Organize campus activities for Macomb campus students
§ Advise individual students interested in registering for courses and conduct placement testing
§ Assist students with disabilities in completing the necessary paperwork to receive accommodations in their courses
§ Review and edit the Spoon River College course catalog, website, and student services forms
Sigma Sigma Sigma, Beta Epsilon Advisor June 2010 – Present
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
§ Advise the Vice President of Sigma Sigma Sigma, Beta Epsilon chapter
§ Train Sigma Sigma Sigma executive board members on facilitation and public speaking skills
§ Create programs, workshops, and sessions to educate new members
§ Serve as a liaison between Sigma Sigma Sigma National Corporation and local chapter members
National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) Intern May 2010 – August 2010
University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
§ Oversaw the Orientation and Enrollment programs
§ Assisted students and academic advisors with course registration
§ Assisted with Orientation and Week of Welcome Leader training
National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) Intern (Continued)
§ Worked with facilities, building operations, and food services to provide hospitality to new students and their guests
§ Advised thirty-five Orientation and Week of Welcome leaders
§ Organized and implemented new student IMPACT leadership retreat
§ Interpreted evaluations from Orientation and Enrollment programs and the IMPACT leadership retreat and made recommendations for future events
§ Completed administrative tasks in the Campus Visit Office including scheduling visit appointments, coordinating admission counselor appointments, and updating student files
Practicum in Programming- Homecoming Committee Advisor January 2010 – December 2010
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
§ Coordinated competitions between twenty-eight teams and nearly three thousand student participants.
§ Created a unified and collaborative Homecoming experience between the Office of Student Activities, Athletics, Alumni Programs, Academics, and the Office of Student Services
§ Developed a homecoming theme to be used at all events and in all publications
§ Advised the homecoming committee, including a chairperson and fifteen committee members
§ Oversaw the creation of all homecoming publications and marketing initiatives
§ Interpreted campus-wide Homecoming evaluations and made recommendations for the future
Practicum in Greek Life- Multicultural Greek Council January 2010 – May 2010
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
§ Co-Advised the Multicultural Greek Council
§ Researched benchmark institutions to develop a new structure for the Multicultural Greek Council
§ Implemented organizational structure changes to the Multicultural Greek Council which resulted in a more collaborative and effective council
§ Interviewed student leaders, staff members, and Greek organization advisors and compiled suggestions for improvement
Student Orientation Coordinator May 2007 – August 2008
Maryville University, Saint Louis, MO
§ Responsible for organizing, planning, and implementing New Student Orientation for first-year students, transfer students, and parents
§ Recruited, trained, and advised more than fifty volunteer student orientation leaders
§ Oversaw multiple publications, mailings, and the overall communication plan for New Student Orientation
§ Managed $111,000 budget in a fiscally responsible manner
§ Communicated regularly with all levels of university administration and faculty
§ Served as the student representative on the First-Year Experience Advisory committee which included multiple faculty, administrators, and staff
§ Created the first Parent Handbook for Maryville University distributed during orientation
§ Assessed orientation programs and successfully implemented multiple enhancements
§ Co-taught a three credit hour first-year experience for a pilot living-learning community
§ Served as a paraprofessional staff member in the Office of Retention Initiatives
§ Assisted with the retention of first year students through various surveys, programs, and events
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
§ Coordinate student programming and activities for 12,000 students
§ Responsible for managing a $188,000 budget and overseeing all fiscal activities
§ Oversee the branding and marketing of the University Union Board
§ Advise thirteen student activities leaders who implement events such as concerts, comedians, late night programs, novelty programs, lecturers, and other educational, social, and cultural events
§ Served as a paraprofessional staff member in the Office of Student Activities
§ Develop innovative strategies for recruiting and training student leaders
§ Prepare a comprehensive programming report for the Vice President for Student Services at the conclusion of the academic year
§ Evaluate and assess student programs and implemented innovative modifications which resulted in a twenty five percent increase in student participation at events
§ Create a detailed system of records for all events
§ Supervise various events including concerts, trips, and other social and educational activities
§ Develop and maintain opportunities for diversity programming
§ Manage a comprehensive programming calendar for the Office of Student Activities
§ Oversee annual university-wide events including Homecoming and Family Weekend
§ Provide opportunities for leadership development for programming officers and the general student body
Student Services Intern January 2011 – Present
Spoon River College, Macomb, IL
§ Assist prospective students with understanding and completing admissions processes
§ Organize campus activities for Macomb campus students
§ Advise individual students interested in registering for courses and conduct placement testing
§ Assist students with disabilities in completing the necessary paperwork to receive accommodations in their courses
§ Review and edit the Spoon River College course catalog, website, and student services forms
Sigma Sigma Sigma, Beta Epsilon Advisor June 2010 – Present
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
§ Advise the Vice President of Sigma Sigma Sigma, Beta Epsilon chapter
§ Train Sigma Sigma Sigma executive board members on facilitation and public speaking skills
§ Create programs, workshops, and sessions to educate new members
§ Serve as a liaison between Sigma Sigma Sigma National Corporation and local chapter members
National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) Intern May 2010 – August 2010
University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
§ Oversaw the Orientation and Enrollment programs
§ Assisted students and academic advisors with course registration
§ Assisted with Orientation and Week of Welcome Leader training
National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) Intern (Continued)
§ Worked with facilities, building operations, and food services to provide hospitality to new students and their guests
§ Advised thirty-five Orientation and Week of Welcome leaders
§ Organized and implemented new student IMPACT leadership retreat
§ Interpreted evaluations from Orientation and Enrollment programs and the IMPACT leadership retreat and made recommendations for future events
§ Completed administrative tasks in the Campus Visit Office including scheduling visit appointments, coordinating admission counselor appointments, and updating student files
Practicum in Programming- Homecoming Committee Advisor January 2010 – December 2010
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
§ Coordinated competitions between twenty-eight teams and nearly three thousand student participants.
§ Created a unified and collaborative Homecoming experience between the Office of Student Activities, Athletics, Alumni Programs, Academics, and the Office of Student Services
§ Developed a homecoming theme to be used at all events and in all publications
§ Advised the homecoming committee, including a chairperson and fifteen committee members
§ Oversaw the creation of all homecoming publications and marketing initiatives
§ Interpreted campus-wide Homecoming evaluations and made recommendations for the future
Practicum in Greek Life- Multicultural Greek Council January 2010 – May 2010
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
§ Co-Advised the Multicultural Greek Council
§ Researched benchmark institutions to develop a new structure for the Multicultural Greek Council
§ Implemented organizational structure changes to the Multicultural Greek Council which resulted in a more collaborative and effective council
§ Interviewed student leaders, staff members, and Greek organization advisors and compiled suggestions for improvement
Student Orientation Coordinator May 2007 – August 2008
Maryville University, Saint Louis, MO
§ Responsible for organizing, planning, and implementing New Student Orientation for first-year students, transfer students, and parents
§ Recruited, trained, and advised more than fifty volunteer student orientation leaders
§ Oversaw multiple publications, mailings, and the overall communication plan for New Student Orientation
§ Managed $111,000 budget in a fiscally responsible manner
§ Communicated regularly with all levels of university administration and faculty
§ Served as the student representative on the First-Year Experience Advisory committee which included multiple faculty, administrators, and staff
§ Created the first Parent Handbook for Maryville University distributed during orientation
§ Assessed orientation programs and successfully implemented multiple enhancements
§ Co-taught a three credit hour first-year experience for a pilot living-learning community
§ Served as a paraprofessional staff member in the Office of Retention Initiatives
§ Assisted with the retention of first year students through various surveys, programs, and events
Professional Affiliations
National Association for Campus Activities (August 2005-Present)
Awards
§ NACA Dr. William Brattain Scholarship for Graduate Students (August 2010)
§ Western Illinois University, Leadership Awards, Student Organization Advisor of the Year (May 2010)
§ Western Illinois University, Division of Student Services, Graduate Assistant of the Month (March 2010)
§ Western Illinois University, Dr. Nell Glenn Koester Memorial Scholarship awarded by Student Development and Orientation Programs (October 2009)
§ Maryville University Mrs. C. Oscar Lamy Award (May 2009)
§ NACA Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award
§ NACA Illiana Region Scholarship for Student Leaders
§ Western Illinois University, Leadership Awards, Student Organization Advisor of the Year (May 2010)
§ Western Illinois University, Division of Student Services, Graduate Assistant of the Month (March 2010)
§ Western Illinois University, Dr. Nell Glenn Koester Memorial Scholarship awarded by Student Development and Orientation Programs (October 2009)
§ Maryville University Mrs. C. Oscar Lamy Award (May 2009)
§ NACA Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award
§ NACA Illiana Region Scholarship for Student Leaders
Presentations
Randolph, A. N. (2010). Navigating the Rapids to Collaboration. Presented at the National Association for Campus Activities Mid America Regional Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
James, C. E. & Randolph, A. N. (2010). Assessing programming goals through photography. Presented at the National Association for Campus Activities National Convention in St.Louis, Missouri.
Randolph, A. N. (2009). Presidents’ roundtable. Presented at the National Association for Campus Activities National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.
Randolph, A. N. (2009). Definitions of empowerment. Presented at the Summit on Leadership Development at Fontbonne University in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Randolph, A. N. & Gardner, B. (2008). Off-campus programming. Presented at the National Association for Campus Activities National Convention in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Randolph, A. N., Jung K., & Cooper, J. N. (2007). Fire up your programming board with the 3 R’s. Presented at National Association for Campus Activities Regional Conference in St. Charles, Illinois.
James, C. E. & Randolph, A. N. (2010). Assessing programming goals through photography. Presented at the National Association for Campus Activities National Convention in St.Louis, Missouri.
Randolph, A. N. (2009). Presidents’ roundtable. Presented at the National Association for Campus Activities National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.
Randolph, A. N. (2009). Definitions of empowerment. Presented at the Summit on Leadership Development at Fontbonne University in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Randolph, A. N. & Gardner, B. (2008). Off-campus programming. Presented at the National Association for Campus Activities National Convention in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Randolph, A. N., Jung K., & Cooper, J. N. (2007). Fire up your programming board with the 3 R’s. Presented at National Association for Campus Activities Regional Conference in St. Charles, Illinois.
Committee Involvement
National Association for Campus Activities
§ Board of Directors (May 2009 – Present)
§ Membership Committee (May 2009 – Present)
§ Foundation Development Committee (June 2010 – Present)
§ Block Booking Research and Recommendation Committee (December 2010 – Present)
§ Regional Conference Planning Committee (May 2007 – May 2009)
Western Illinois University
§ Western Illinois Student Personnel Association (August 2009 – Present)
§ Staff Training and Development Committee (August 2010 – Present)
§ Big Pink Volleyball Fundraiser Planning Committee (January 2010 – Present)
Maryville University
§ First-Year Experience Advisory Board (January 2008 – May 2009)
§ Student Testing, Advising, Registration, and Transition (START) Committee (January 2007 – August 2008)
§ Gateway Activities Council (April 2007 – May 2009)
§ Board of Directors (May 2009 – Present)
§ Membership Committee (May 2009 – Present)
§ Foundation Development Committee (June 2010 – Present)
§ Block Booking Research and Recommendation Committee (December 2010 – Present)
§ Regional Conference Planning Committee (May 2007 – May 2009)
Western Illinois University
§ Western Illinois Student Personnel Association (August 2009 – Present)
§ Staff Training and Development Committee (August 2010 – Present)
§ Big Pink Volleyball Fundraiser Planning Committee (January 2010 – Present)
Maryville University
§ First-Year Experience Advisory Board (January 2008 – May 2009)
§ Student Testing, Advising, Registration, and Transition (START) Committee (January 2007 – August 2008)
§ Gateway Activities Council (April 2007 – May 2009)
