Deryka C.

Nairne

406 S. Prospect Street Burlington, VT 05405 240.751.8593 Deryka.Nairne@uvm.edu

TPE Candidate #: 236

EDUCATION
M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

May 2015

B.A. in Psychology
Hood College, Frederick, MD

May 2013

STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE

Assistant Residence Director
July 2013- Present
Office of Residential Life, University of Vermont
Collaborate with a Residence Director to create healthy, successful, and engaged residential
communities, ranging from 3-12 buildings and over 500 residents
Engage students in social justice dialogue through intentional programmatic efforts
Directly and indirectly supervise 5-17 Resident Advisor staff members
Coordinate the implementation of community development programming surrounding diversity
and inclusion, health and wellness, community and civic engagement, and enhancing learning
Advise Hall Council and encourage board members to foster community through educational and
social programming as well as survey and advocate for residents needs
Manage a Hall Council budget of $2,500
Support students in crisis by meeting with and connecting them to appropriate resources
Adjudicate conduct for students who allegedly violate the Student Code of Conduct and/or housing
contract and assign appropriate sanctions
Respond to, assess, and follow up with monthly Health and Safety Inspections
Participate in a duty rotation to provide crisis response for a campus of 1,600 residents
Practicum Intern, Career Center
September 2014- December 2014
Career Center and Services, University of Vermont
Created and facilitated workshops on reenergizing passion and student leadership
Supported students in career and lifestyle development
Aided students in their career development with a focus on life and livelihood
Organized events and workshops at RA staff meetings and the Career Center Hub
Incorporated mindful practices into my professional and personal development
Practicum Intern for the Coordinator for Admissions
September 2013 April 2014
College of Education, University of Vermont
Designed and edited a recruitment video which serves as a resource for prospective students
Engaged prospective students alongside the Coordinator for Admissions
Created and disseminated the HESA Admissions Booklet for spring interview visitations
Communicated with prospective students through e-mail and social media
Chair of Annual Events , Campus Activities Board
October 2010 May 2013
Office of Student Activities and Orientation, Hood College
Participated as a board member during the initial years in the organization
Organized and oversaw committees to plan large-scale events hosting hundreds of students
Worked with a board of 30 peers to provide diverse social programming for the campus
Collaborated with student organizations to co-program events

Orientation Assistant/Student Coordinator

March 2010 March 2013
Office of Student Activities and Orientation, Hood College
Served as one of two student coordinators for incoming student orientation
Assisted in the selection, training, and oversight of 40 orientation assistants
Facilitated pre-orientation meetings and training presentations for orientation assistants
Planned Summer, Transfer Transition, Fall, and Spring Transition Orientations

COMMITTEES
Community and Academic Leadership Development
January 2014 January 2015
Office of Residential Life, University of Vermont
Helped students become active members of their communities through providing leadership
development opportunities and academic recognition
Developed Hall Council Advisor roundtable discussions and trainings
Participated in the selection and dissemination of monthly community spotlight awards
Organized the annual reception which recognizes academic achievement in the residence halls
Professional Staff, Recruitment, and Selection
January 2014- August 2014
Office of Residential Life, University of Vermont
Created and implemented training for professional and graduate staff during summer training
Aided in coordinating the search process for Residence Director recruitment
Coordinated welcome activities and gifts for incoming professional and graduate staff
New England Queer People of Color Conference
September 2013 March 2014
University of Vermont
Conceptualized and coordinated the first collegiate conference for affinity and discussion of queer
peoples empowerment and visibility in New England
Contacted potential keynote speakers and entertainment
Collaborated with the committee to identify and implement population needs accordingly

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Presenter, Core Word(s): What Guides You?, Lyndon State College

Participant, Next Step Social Justice Retreat
Presenter, Programming 2.0: Revisiting the Basics, University of Vermont
Participant, Restorative Practices Training
Participant, Diversity and Social Justice Training
Participant, NASPA Region 1 Conference

February 2015
January 2014/ 2015
January 2014
July 2013/ 2014
July 2013 / 2014
November 2013

AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

Finding My Way to Me: Coming Out and Becoming Enough

The Vermont Connection (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Advisor of the Year - University of Vermont, Residential Life

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA)

Member, Psi Chi (Psychology Honor Society)

February 2015
April 2014