Jennifer (Thach) Talbot

Slate database manager for online programs.

• Facilitated focus group discussions with international graduate students about life at Miami • Planned & assisted with the 25th Annual Jazz Reception with Diverse Graduate Student Alums • Attended graduate school recruitment fairs & conferences engaging with prospective students • Spearheaded the migration of the previous Graduate School homepage to a new vibrant webpage

• Taught a 12 week course for 18 first-year international students • Customized the course syllabus and assignments to allow for challenge & support • Held office hours weekly for students to ask questions & discuss course assignments

• Presented an assessment tools workshop for Rensselaer Union team members • Assisted with the management of a $14,000 summer activity budget • Analyzed 570 student housing extension request and presented data to Residence Life Staff • Assisted with 3 summer student orientation programs from application to execution • Provided a Final Report of Summer Graduate Intern activities to the V.P. of Student Life • Conducted an Education Benchmark (EBI) data drill down of the Student Climate Diversity Assessment Survey and the Recreational Services Survey

• Conducted data analysis reports regarding academic success of current MSU Students • Provided trainings on how to use SPSS to Divisional wide team members • Lead and facilitated a $50k renovation project Post Occupancy Evaluation Report • Conceptualized and developed the RHS Assessment Office Website using HTML Code • Created, uploaded, and maintained the Guidebook Application used for the Residence Education and Hospitality Services and Spartan Hospitality Group, 5 Year Review Accreditation External Review visits

• Participated in the discussions pertaining to the North District Renovation Plan • Worked in the division of Facility Management & Logistics, focusing on environmental initiatives for the university in the residence halls and dining halls. • Volunteered in the 1st Annual Play It Forward Student Life activity building playgrounds for the local elementary school

• Collaborated with other RA's, Intercultural Aides, and Living Learning Faculty in planning intentional community needs programs for the residents of the floor and building • Promoted academic excellence and encouraged involvement among residents that supported the mission of MSU and REHS • Implemented and enforced all MSU and REHS housing policies while maintaining rapport with residents

• Participated in the 18th Annual McNair Research Conference in Niagara Falls, NY presenting "Predictors of help seeking in a nationally representative sample using the Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Survey (CPES)".

• Executed monthly building wide programs on diversity, social justice & academic transition topics • Worked alongside the Resident Assistants on 4 floors to create a positive living environment, often resolving conflict and differences among residents. • Communicated and provided resources to 200 residents who identified as being a first year, underrepresented, transfer, or international student

Assisted case managers in helping new refugees by filling out immigration forms,conducting in-person home visitations, and providing underwear to refugee families and their children.

• Assisted in making cookies; bagels; frosting cookies, cakes, brownies, and cupcakes. • Managed the dish room and delegated tasks to other bakery workers

Provided information about campus to groups of prospective undergraduate students through walking tours and student panels.

Courses taken: • Foundations of Student Affairs • Student Development Theory • Student Cultures in the University Environment • Educational Leadership & Organizational Development • Professional Development and Field Experience in Student Affairs • Leadership Perspectives • Field Experience Ownership • Behavioral Statistics • Graduate Student Teaching Enhancement Program • Field Experience Synthesis • Qualitative Research in Education • Leadership for the Public Good