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Gwyneth Howard (she/they)

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EDUCATION

Master of Education | Higher Education Student Affairs Expected May 2023

Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC

Bachelor of Art | Sociology, Minors in History and Communications May 2021

Ohio University | Athens, OH

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mentoring and Persistence to Success (MAPS) Office August 2021-Present

Graduate Assistant
Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC
● Develop new and unique services and programs for at-risk populations including low
income, first-generation, conditional admission, financial need, foster youth,
emancipated, orphaned, or homeless youth.
● Assessment, planning, recruitment, implementation and evaluation of diverse models of
support services to these populations of students.
● Assist in planning summer programs for conditional admittance students and incoming
college freshman
● Instruct LC 101: College Success Seminar
● Facilitate First Gen Advocacy Trainings for faculty and staff
● Advise the First Gen Club student organization
● Manage and create content for office social media
● Plan and implement First Gen Week programming

Graduate School | Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Callie Schultz April-June 2022

Graduate Research Assistant
Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC
● Conducted a narrative inquiry study identifying the needs and challenges of marginalized
LGBTQIA+ students in diversity courses
● Utilized IRB software InfoEd to gain IRB approval
● Conducted literature collection
● Developed qualitative research skills including methods design, conducting interviews
and coding data
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● Recruited study participants via emails and campus networks

● Wrote a research report

Higher Education Student Affairs Graduate Program January-May 2022

Graduate Intern
Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC
● Collaborated on HESA media including website, newsletter, and social media
● Conducted program recruitment in WCU undergraduate courses and student
organizations
● Participated in graduate student admission interviews, developed professional
interviewing skills
● Facilitated incoming student onboarding process, corresponded with new students
● Assisted in the development of new HESA faculty position job description and criteria
● Participated in interviewing and hiring process of new HESA faculty

College of Education and Allied Professions January-May 2022

Diversity Committee Graduate Intern
Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC
● Participated in the design and implementation of committee bylaws
● Aided in the construction and implementation of new membership structure
● Researched existing diversity committee bylaws and structure to support design process
● Created and execute a program for LGBTQIA+ community including resource fair, drag
performance and pride items
● Collaborated with other offices for diversity program development and execution
● Developed skills for working with faculty committees and faculty collaboration

Student-Athlete Academic Support Services September-December 2021

Graduate Student Employee
Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC
● Facilitate weekly academic meetings with student athletes
● Assisting student-athletes in reaching academic, career, and life goals
● Develop student-athlete academic and personal skills
● Build and organize spreadsheets for full time staff
● Monitor student athlete study hall hours
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC

Course Prefix Course Title Year/Sem # of Students

LC 101 College Success Seminar 2023S 12

LC 101 College Success Seminar 2022F 3

LC 101 College Success Seminar 2022S 15

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC

Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award Committee January 2023-Present

First Generation Advisory Board April 2022-Present
HESA Program Advisory Board August 2021-Present
HESA Program Ambassador August 2021-Present
HESA/EdD Faculty Search Committee April 2022
College of Education and Allied Professions Exemplary Awards Committee March 2022
HESA Program Admissions Committee March 2022

HONORS & AWARDS

Intercultural Affairs- Student Leadership Award 2023

Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society 2021
Rho Lambda National Sorority Leadership Recognition Society 2019

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

Equity in Education Summit- Asheville, NC March 2022

Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity Inc. National Convention- Orlando, FL June 2019

UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE

Ripplematch Inc. February 2020-May 2020

Intern
● Represented the company on Ohio University’s campus to promote Ripplematch’s
services to students
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● Designed a student expansion strategy on my campus alongside the Campus Operations

Team
● Used business development, marketing, and consumer behavior strategies to grow
company presence on campus
● Worked on additional projects including hosting campus-specific events and helping
grow campus teams.
● Maintained remote correspondents with company employees via video calls, emailing
and other communications.

Center for Career and Leadership Development September 2019-February 2020

Event Intern
Ohio University | Athens, OH
● Served as the student consultant on the planning committee for the College of Arts &
Sciences Career and Networking Week
● Recommended program content, scheduling and experiences to most effectively appeal to
students
● Maintained marketing and promotion efforts through 80 student groups via electronic and
in-person presentations to maximize student participation
● Communicated with alumni and recruiting employers to improve event content and
attendance
● Staffed the week-long event to facilitate logistics to ensure successful functions and
interactions

Culinary Services January 2018-March 2020

Student Worker
Ohio University | Athens, OH
● Duties included serving food and beverages, preparing food, basic coffee barista skills,
monitoring portions and food temperatures, replenishing stock, cleaning and maintaining
required sanitary conditions, and cashier duties

Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity Inc. - Omega Upsilon Chapter October 2017-May 2021
Vice President of Standards 2018-2019
● Facilitated disciplinary hearings
● Enforced chapter and international bylaws and governing documents
Social Chair 2018-2019
● Planned diverse and balanced events
● Managed a budget of $5,000
● Educated members about social protocol
● Facilitated networking with greek organizations
● Fostered community relations on campus
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Freshman Class Delegate 2017-2018

● Represented pledge class in leadership meetings
● Participated in disciplinary hearings