Willie Banks

Serve as the senior student affairs officer and as a key member of the university’s administrative senior team, reporting directly to the Chancellor of University of California, Irvine. Provide leadership and guidance to the Division of Student Affairs which is which is comprised of clusters addressing the whole development of UCI students. These clusters include Auxiliary Services (Student Housing; Dining; Student Center and Events), Student Life & Leadership (Dean of Students; Resource Centers; Sorority/Fraternity Life), and Wellness, Health & Counseling Services (Student Health; Student Counseling; Campus Recreation; Health and Wellness Promotion; CARE). The division employs over 800 fulltime staff, 2,000 student employees and annual operating budget of $300 million. The division is dedicated to transforming the lives of the more than 38,000 students attending UCI. Responsible for leading efforts to promote student engagement; increase collaboration with other divisions; and to foster a sense of community within the Division of Student Affairs. Represent the university and division on numerous committees, projects, and task forces. Ensure the delivery of programs and services to create a positive campus experience that enhances the personal development, well- being, and success of students.

Served as the chief student affairs officer and as a key member of the university’s administrative senior team, reporting directly to the President of Indiana State University. Provide leadership and guidance to the Division of Student Affairs which is comprised of the following student life units: Charles E. Brown African American Cultural Center, Dean of Students, Dining, Residence Life, Student Counseling Center, Student Activities and Organizations, Hulman Memorial Student Union, Student Recreation Center, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Conduct and Integrity, Multicultural Services and Programs. Responsible for leading efforts to promote student engagement; increase collaboration with other divisions; and to foster a sense of community within the Division of Student Affairs. Represent the university and division on numerous committees, projects and task forces. Ensure the delivery of programs and services to create a positive campus experience that enhances the personal development, well-being, and success of students.

•Assist the Vice Provost for Student Affairs & Dean of Students with the operational management of the Department of Student Life and the Division of Student Affairs, including the development, implementation and ongoing enhancement of departmental goals, strategic plans, procedure development and revision, and resource allocation. Provide oversight for and ensure effective and efficient operations of assigned programmatic areas: Student Engagement; Student Activities & Events; Student Organizations. Manage the creation and development of departmental programs and services. Supervise assigned personnel. Assume full departmental responsibilities in the absence of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs & Dean of Students. Interact professionally with all internal and external constituents using strong interpersonal skills. •Conduct welfare check on distressed students; meet with students to help them address personal, social, academic problems, and issues. Implement established protocol in the case of a CSU student death. In absence of the VP for Student Affairs & Dean of Students, formally report to the Provost, President and other appropriate members of the Administration the status of incidents involving all students and student matters. Present student conduct cases before the University Judicial Board. •Coordinate the CARE Team, comprised of representatives from University Police, Counseling and Testing, Disability Services, Residence Life, Campus Support Services and Judicial Affairs. The CARE Team reviews reports about current students who may exhibit signs of distress. The CARE Team creates an action plan and provides continued care, as needed. •Serve as University liaison to faith-based communities, Department of Residence Life, Department of Campus Recreation, Conference Services and Campus Support Services. Attend informational meetings regarding university policies, rules, regulations, and personnel matters; apprising staff of any changes.

• Provide vision, leadership, budgetary direction and administrative supervision to three units comprising Intercultural Affairs: International Student Life, Multicultural Services and Programs, and the LGBT Resource Center. The unit employs twelve fulltime employees and eight graduate assistants. • Motivate and support staff members in the development of programs and services for the UGA community which is geared towards the goals of: community building, advocacy, social justice and diversity education, cultural competence, leadership and the development of global citizens. • Work with units across campus and the Athens-Clarke County community to promote the philosophy of Intercultural Affairs which includes: student academic and social success, building a community of respect, understanding and inclusion; fostering meaningful partnerships with faculty, staff and the local community for the betterment of the University of Georgia. • Serve on the Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT) and work collaboratively with other departments within Student Affairs, the campus and community to promote student learning. Serve as departmental representative and spokesperson to various campus and community organizations and committees.

• Develop a strong and active Student Life program through the supervision of five units which employees over 65 full time employees and over 200 student employees. The Department of Campus Life is comprised of: the Campus Life Business Office; the Center for Leadership and Service; Facilities & Services; Public Relations and Communications; and Student Activities and Organizations. • Lead, manage and motivate unit heads in planning, implementing, coordinating, interpreting and evaluating goals, policies, programs and budgets for Campus Life programs and services. • Direct the program, budget and facilities of the Department of Campus Life and the Tate Student Center. The budget for the Department of Campus Life totals over $14 million, which is partially funded through student activity fee dollars and generated revenue from services provided by the Department of Campus Life. • Coordinate the Tate Student Center Renovation & Expansion project which includes an additional 100,000 sq. ft. of student center space, a 500+space parking deck and totals $60.2 million. The expansion includes a 12,000 sq. foot multi purpose space, four additional food retailers, lounge seating, six additional meeting rooms and a multifunctional study/student/game room and lounge. Additional responsibilities include working with the Tate Student Center Advisory Board consisting of ten students from across campus in developing and refining policies and procedures for the Department of Campus Life and Tate Student Center. • Serve on the Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT) and work collaboratively with other departments within Student Affairs, the campus and community to promote student learning through programs and services.

Supervised and directed the Programming Office which included two professional staff members, two support staff members and four graduate assistants. Advised the Executive Board of WUOG, 90.5FM, the student run, 26,000-watt radio station. Served as advisor for over 200 student volunteers. Advised the Executive Board of the University Union Student Programming Board, the All Campus Homecoming Committee in planning annual Homecoming events. Provided oversight for budgets of the University Union, All Campus Homecoming Committee and WUOG, 90.5FM totaling more than $550,000.00. Coordinated staff selection, training and leadership retreats for the University Union, WUOG, 90.5FM and All Campus Homecoming Committee.

• Advised the University Union and its specialized divisions in the development of the total Union program, as well as Union policies, procedures, officer selection and training. Negotiated terms and conditions of contracts with various national talent agencies. Programmed various forms of entertainment from lectures to national comedians and novelty acts. Coordinated artist needs. Supervised promotion and production of shows. Promoted and publicized major campus events (i.e., press releases, public service announcements, radio spots, posters, and newspaper advertisements). Prepared and managed budgets totaling over $250,000. Developed, administered, and analyzed evaluations of programs. Delegated responsibilities to over 200 student volunteers. Selected, trained and supervised one graduate assistant.

Dissertation- Biracial Student Voices: Experiences at Predominantly White Institutions

Graduate Assistant-University Union, Student Program Board