ALEXA R.

GIROUARD
she/her/hers alexa.girouard@wmich.edu (734) 776-4839

EDUCATION
Western Michigan University EXPECTED MAY 2022
Master of Arts KALAMAZOO, MI
Educational Leadership: Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA)
Grand Valley State University MAY 2016
Bachelor of Science GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Psychology | Women & Gender Studies

GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Campus Programming Graduate Assistant MAY 2021 - PRESENT
Office of Student Engagement KALAMAZOO, MI
Western Michigan University
Co-advise 11 executive board members of Campus Activities Board, student run organization focused on planning campus wide
events from small DIY to a large-scale concert with a budget of over $100,000.
Co-supervise 3 student interns for Virtual Bronco Bash, the largest university-wide student recruitment event featuring 150
sponsors, vendors, and registered student organizations with over 600 participants.
Co-supervise 1 student intern for Homecoming Court process and campus event.
Communicate and generate partnerships with community members, sponsors, and campus activities agents.
Manage contracts and support for entertainment, artists, and vendors for student events.
Attend National Association Campus Activities regional and national conferences.

Graduate Assistant Hall Director JUL 2019 - APR 2021

Residence Life KALAMAZOO, MI
Western Michigan University
Co-supervised 10 Resident Assistants and 3 Living Learning Community Assistants, within the Global and Languages Community,
the LGBTQ+ Community, and the Education Community.
Hired, trained, and supervised 11 front desk staff members and oversaw front desk operations.
Shared responsibility of 300-800 residents in on-call duty rotation.
Duties included mental health checks, conduct cases, crisis management, academic advising, and facilities management.
Advised hall student government in planning events to build connections and community with a budget of $2000.
Systems training: Maxient, Kronos, Mercury, Campus Labs

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Graduate Intern JAN 2022 - PRESENT
Admissions Office GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Grand Rapids Community College
Research and data gathering about GRCC international student wants and needs on campus.
Develop a report including research, recommendations, and best practices for international student recruitment.
Tentative presentation of research and recommendations to Enrollment Management team.
Graduate Intern JAN 2021 - MAY 2021
International Student Services Office KALAMAZOO, MI
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Corresponded virtually with prospective students through the international student admission process.
Attended international virtual recruitment fair providing assistance with tuition, housing, programs, and admissions process.
Assisted with the development of international office website and online campaigns.
Teaching Assistant AUG 2020 - DEC 2020
EDLD 2000: Leadership in a Changing World KALAMAZOO, MI
Western Michigan University
This course explored a variety of leadership styles and theoretical approaches while assisting students in their journey of
discovering their personal leadership style in our evolving and complex society today.
Co-instructed 25 undergraduate students through in-person and online 1:1 remedial instruction.
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 NONPROFIT SERVICE EXPERIENCE
AdviseMI College Adviser JUL 2017 - JUN 2019
AmeriCorps BELDING, MI
Belding High School
Michigan College Access Network
Designed and facilitated 70+ programs and events for students to create a college-going culture.
Served 600 students and families as a resource and support for navigating the journey to college or job training.
Reviewed, revised and managed an annual budget of $1000.
Created, established and maintained a website and monthly newsletter for students and parents.
Organized an annual College Fair with over 50 college, universities, military and job training programs.
Facilitated College tours, financial aid presentations, application assistance, placement testing, and enrollment support.
Co-Directed Drama Program, included student recruitment, directing, stage design, scheduling, and creating community.
Collected and analyzed data regarding financial aid submissions, scholarships, college applications, and 1:1 student meetings.
Participated in 8 weeks of residential training on college access, the climate of higher education, and financial aid.

Volunteer Center Coordinator AUG 2016 - JUL 2017

AmeriCorps VISTA GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Davenport University | Grand Rapids Public Schools
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Prepared first-generation students for college readiness for the Challenge Scholars Program
Recruited students, organized, and managed Davenport's 4 annual Days of Service
Advised Panther Paws Service Group, a student organization dedicated to community service. 
Planned educational and social justice related programming to promote student development at Davenport, including A Week
Without Violence and the Tunnel of Oppression.

UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT
Housing and Residence Life Diversity and Equity Committee | AUG 2019 - APR 2021
Career and Student Employment Services: Peer Advisor | JAN 2020 - APR 2020
HESA Interview Days Planning Committee: Student Liaison | DEC 2019 - FEB 2020
HESA Master's Student Association Member | AUG 2019 - APR 2020

PRESENTATIONS
Girouard, A., & Archer, D.E. (March 2021). Fostering International Student Integration,
Sense of Belonging and Mental Well-Being Through a Residential Global Learning Community. National
Association of Student Personnel Administrators. National Virtual Conference.
Girouard, A., & Archer, D.E. (March 2020). Fostering International Student Integration,
Sense of Belonging and Mental Well-Being Through a Residential Global Learning Community. Michigan
Association of International Educators. Unable to present due to COVID-19.

CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS

National Association Student Activities (NACA) Conference | 2021, 2022
National Association Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Conference | 2021
Michigan Association of International Educators (MAIE) Virtual Conference | 2021
Society for History and Racial Equity, Summit on Racism Conference | 2019
Implicit Bias in Interviewing Training | 2019, 2020
ERACCE Systemic Racism Workshop | 2019
Mental Health First Aid Training | 2019
Behind Closed Doors | 2019, 2020
Intercultural Development Inventory Workshop | 2019
Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) Conference | 2018, 2019
National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) Conference | 2017
Michigan Campus Compact, Partners in Chance Conference | 2016 2