ALFRED L.

HARPER III
(216) 688 5060 alfredharper7@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Wright State University,
Masters of Education, Student Affairs in Higher Education

April 2016

Central State University

May 2014
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with a Concentration in Management Information Systems; GPA 3.31

HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Wright State University - Dayton, Ohio

Transfer and Nontraditional Student Center - Graduate Assistant

August 2015 Present

Serving as the liaison between various community colleges and academic departments to have courses
evaluated for equivalencies
Successfully learned how to read a degree audit through Transferology
Create academic pathways between various Community Colleges and Wright State University for transfer
students
Provide information about Wright State University during recruitment events at Sinclair Community College
and Clark State Community College

Office of the Multicultural Affairs- Graduate Assistant

May 2015 July 2015

Developed a program called Speak Out to allow students the opportunity to express themselves on social
injustice, racial discrimination, and inequality
Assisted with the coordination of the Intercultural Mixer to allow student organizations the opportunity to
begin networking student organizations of other cultures
Assisted with the overall daily operations within the Office of the Vice President of Multicultural Affairs and
Community Engagement

Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center - Graduate Assistant

May 2014 April 2015

Assisted with the overall coordination of the Ujima Mentoring Community Program that serves first-year
students who will be paired with a mentor who will serve as a resource who will assist with their success in
college
Served as the liaison for all students, faculty and staff through the programs
Ensured that first-year students are meeting with their mentor, advisor, and receiving the necessary assistance to
academically succeed and social culturally
Provided students with important dates from the University Academic Calendar
Developed monthly programs that aide in student success
Developed a student planner for the campus community that included university resources

Vincennes University - Vincennes, Indiana

XMester Early College Program Intern
June 2015
Responsible for the well-being of 12 students from the Lawrenceburg High School
Served as a teaching assistant to students while at the satellite location
Assisted with the overall success of students of completing their coursework for the program
Engaged with students to share with them my experience as an undergraduate student
Followed protocol to ensure that students were safe while in the resident halls

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Wittenberg University - Springfield, Ohio

Office of Student Success - Intern

January 2015 May 2015

Assisted with coding and entering data from interviews that were conducted with students leaving the institution
Analyzed data from exit interviews to identify the top variables why students withdraw
Created information view card for faculty/staff to ensure students were receiving the assistance needed
Developed a newsletter for parents whose students are college sophomores to continue the level of engagement
during the 2nd year
Assisted with creating programs for the 2015-2016 Academic Year to prepare students for their Sophomore Year

Central State University Wilberforce, Ohio

Board of Trustees Student Trustee

August 2012 July 2014

Attend and participate in regular meetings and all special meetings as needed each year
Prepared for meetings by reviewing prepared material with care, so that they can discuss, modify, and make
recommendations on proposed resolutions
Attend University events to represent Board of Trustees as requested
Fulfilled the responsibility of a Trustee as stated in the bylaws of the Board of Trustees of Central State
University
Served as an ex-officio member of the Student Government Association

Office of Residence Life Resident Advisor

August 2011 May 2014

Assisted with check-in and checkout of residents
Conducted different programs on things such as Transition to Transition and Measure of Success
Maintained confidentiality with student-related matters, including incident report documentation and mental
health issues
Actively participated in the development of a hall wide programming calendar designed to respond to the needs
of residents
Collaborated with fellow resident advisors to create a living and learning environment in the residence hall

Presentations
Harper, A., Mawasha-Wright, J., Suri, R. (2015). Closing the Achievement Gap: Evaluating a Mentor-Mentee Based
Program for First Generation African American College Students. Poster presentation at the National Conference on
Race and Ethnicity

CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Detroit, Michigan

Release Management INROADS Intern

May 2013 August 2013

Facilitated daily Release Management meeting with different stakeholders that may be affected by
deployments
Ensured that those performing deployments followed the process to receive fully approved Change
Controls
Monitored Administrative mailbox for Change Controls
Participated in Young Professionals Network

IT Communications INROADS Intern

May 2012 August 2012

Analyzed documents to ensure that there was consistency with employees for various exceptions
Ensured that employees received necessary materials for their upgrade process
Resolved problems for various concerns regarding Microsoft Office 2007
Participated in brainstorming sessions to promote and increase efficiency of the IT Help Desk