Cody E.

Dunlap
419 Ann Elizabeth Drive; Charlotte, NC 28213| codyedunlap@gmail.com| (704) 877-2901

EDUCATION

Master of Education, Higher Education Student Affairs May 2018

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Health December 2015

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee, North Carolina

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Graduate Community Coordinator for Scott Residence Hall July 2017 – Present
Department of Residential Living, Western Carolina University
§ Co-supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate 25 Resident Assistants
§ Assist in the daily operations of a community of 710 residents
§ Advise Resident Assistants in the planning and implementation of floor and building wide events
§ Serve in weekend on-call rotation providing emergency management for 4,200 campus residents
§ Participated in case management meetings concerning three living-learning communities to meet
transitional outcomes, discuss student academics, well-being, and conduct
§ Adjudicate violations of the Student Code of Conduct as a residential living hearing officer
§ Participate in professional and paraprofessional staff selection and training processes

Assessment Research Intern May 2017 – Present

Department of Student Affairs Marketing and Assessment, Western Carolina University
§ Work alongside the Student Affairs Director of Marketing and Assessment and Higher Education
Student Affairs faculty to provide comprehensive reports analyzing student engagement
§ Identify gaps and recommend improvements in institutional knowledge around engagement and
provide recommendations for future use

Graduate Intern for Student Engagement May 2017 – June 2017

Department of Student Engagement, Queens University of Charlotte
§ Assisted in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the summer orientation program
§ Evaluated student needs through programming on campus, through university assessment
§ Designed, organized, and finalized trainings for counselor training programs
§ Created workshops for the Leadership Institute targeted at collaborations between faculty and students

Graduate Intern for Buchanan Residence Hall December 2016 – May 2017
Department of Residential Living, Western Carolina University
§ Created and submitted bi-weekly and monthly reports detailing building and community
§ Provided leadership and guidance to the Buchanan Hall Resident Assistant staff and community
§ Maintained office hours to provide formal supervisory presence in the community
§ Advised Resident Assistants in the implementation of floor and building wide events
§ Assisted the Area Coordinator in administrative tasks such as student success initiatives,
programming paperwork, duty log checks, bulletin boards and door decoration approval

Graduate Assistant August 2016 – May 2017

Department of Student Community Ethics (DSCE), Western Carolina University
§ Managed case load, assigned sanctions, and generated analytic reports using Maxient
§ Adjudicated violations of the Student Code of Conduct as a university hearing officer
§ Administered the Responsible Computing course for copyright infringement policy violations
§ Collaborated on the development of marketing materials

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Assistant Conference Manager for Desk Operations May 2016 – August 2016
Department of University Housing, University of Tennessee – Knoxville
§ Created and coordinated an 8-hour rotating schedule for campus wide desk staff
§ Presented a professional and positive image to all conference participants, students and parents
§ Developed and assisted in all training sessions and provide additional training to staff as needed
§ Participated in an on-call rotation to respond to guest needs, emergencies, and security concerns
§ Ensured safety and security of all facilities by monitoring CCTV and fire systems
§ Reviewed and approved payroll

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Western Carolina University – Cullowhee, North Carolina Fall 2017

Instructor, Band of Brothers: Leadership and Masculinity, LEAD 150
§ Facilitated lessons and activities for 24 students in the “Band of Brothers Living-Learning Community”
§ Participated in case management meetings for students concerning transition, academics, and conduct
§ Utilized the thematic lens of masculinity to showcase the relationship between leadership and emotion
§ Created opportunities for students to understand leadership principles and behaviors of effective leaders
§ Enabled in-depth investigation and reflection on men’s issues in contemporary settings
§ Provided a safe and welcoming environment for successful transitions to Western Carolina University

PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS

Residential Living: Human Development Leadership Retreat January 2018

Facilitator, 25 attendees

Residential Living: Resident Assistant Formal Training January 2018

“Being an RA: Life in the Fishbowl”, 20 attendees

Residential Living: Resident Assistant Formal Training August 2017

“Being an RA: Life in the Fishbowl”, 50 attendees

Department of Student Engagement: New Student Orientation May 2017

“Customer Service & Problem Solving: Orientation Style”, 30 attendees

Alcohol and Other Drugs Education Outreach August 2016 – May 2017
“The College Student & Drugs”, Approximately 15 presentations to various courses

SERVICE & MEMBERSHIPS

University Service (WCU):

WCU Student Organization Volunteer: Sigma Phi Epsilon Mentor (’18 – Present)
WCU Student Organization Advisor: Sigma Alpha Epsilon Board Member (‘16 – Present)
WCU Student Conduct Board Hearing Board Member (‘16 – Present)
Dance Marathon Committee Executive Board Member (‘12 – ‘13)
WheeLead Leadership Conference Committee Director (‘12 – ‘13)
WheeLead Leadership Conference Committee Assistant Director (‘11 – ‘12)

Departmental Service (WCU):

Department of Student Community Ethics – Asst. Director Search Committee Member Spring 2018
Residential Living WCU P.E.A.K.S Committee Member (‘18 – Present)
RESPECT Campaign Committee Member (‘16 – Present)
Resident Assistant Training Committee Member (’14 – ’15)
Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards Committee Member (’13 – ‘15)

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Memberships:
Association of Fraternity & Sorority Advisors Member (‘17 – Present)
Association of College & University Housing Officers–International Member (‘15 – Present)
Summer Internship Program Participant, Summer 2016
Association for Orientation, Transition, & Retention (NODA) Member (‘15 – Present)

AWARDS & HONORS

North Carolina Housing Officers (NCHO), Case Study Competition – 1st Place November 2017
Fraternity and Sorority Life Leader of the Year April 2015
Honors College Member January 2011 – December 2015

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFICIENCES

Campus Security Authority Training August 2017

Active Shooter Training August 2017
Bystander Intervention Training August 2017
FERPA Training August 2017
Mental Health & First Aid Training August 2017
Safe Zone Training September 2016
Software Proficiencies
§ Microsoft Office § Blackboard
§ Qualtrics § Maxient Conduct Reporting System
§ Residential Management Software § Kronos Management System

RELEVANT SKILLS

§ Public Speaking § Group Facilitation

§ Crisis Management § Supervision & Advising
§ Assessment & Evaluation § Student & Leadership Development

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