Ronni Williams

55 Alta View Dr., Apt 155 3C | Cullowhee, NC 28723

(865) 405-1476| ronni.kt.williams@gmail.com
Includer | Positivity | Futuristic | Woo | Communication
TPE Candidate Onsite Event ID: 986
Education:
Western Carolina University
Anticipated graduation date: May 2016
Master of Education | Higher Education Student Affairs
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
August 2012
Bachelor of Science in Psychology | Minor: Liberal Arts Education
Berry College
August 2008-May 2009
Psychology concentration
Relevant Work and Teaching Experience:
Instructor for LEAD 343: Dimensions of Spirituality in Leadership
College of Education and Allied Professionals, Western Carolina University
January 2016-May 2016
o Create course syllabus that reflects the values of the College of Education and
Allied Professions, as well as meets the criteria and standards of the
Leadership Minor
o Instructed and facilitated discussion with a class of 12 upperclassmen
students
o Assessed students progress based on performance and participation
Graduate Intern for the Department of Student Community Ethics
Department of Student Community Ethics, Western Carolina University
January 2016-Current
o Lead student conduct hearings
o Determine the appropriate actions for students that break code of conduct
o Promote the Student Code of Conduct to all undergraduate, graduate, and
doctoral candidates
o Update and organize policies to better improve campus safety and wellness
o Participate on the Alcohol and Other Drugs Committee
Graduate Program Coordinator of Student Clubs and Organizations
Office of Leadership and Student Involvement, Western Carolina University
August 2014-Current
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Engage undergraduate and graduate students in over 150 clubs and
organizations
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Plan, promote, and implement organizational fairs to increase
involvement in student organizations
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Supervise 10 students that serve on SGA Clubs and Organizations
committee

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Advise Student Government Association, with 42 active executive and
senate positions
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Create, organize, and implement programs related to clubs and
organizations
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Prepare and teach relevant workshops on engagement, recruitment,
retention in organizations

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Intern for the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA)

NACA South
May 2015-Current
Coordinating block-booking sessions for the conference
Creating a graduate student reflection guide book for the conference
Co-presenting as a speaker at the conference
o Collaborating with 3 other graduate interns on gaining graduate student interest
in the conference

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Intern for the Vice Chancellor of Student Success

Office of the Provost, Western Carolina University
May 2015-July 2015
Researched retention trends for Western Carolina University
o Developed a 3+1 program to implement at WCU for undergraduates interested
in earning an accelerated masters degree
Promoted and represented WCUs summer school in community at 6 summer events
Collaborated with First Year Experience Office to plan Freshman Convocation
Organized 3 commencement ceremonies

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Intern for Freshman Leadership Programming

Office of Leadership and Student Involvement, Western Carolina University
January 2015-August 2015
o Recruited for, planned, and implemented a first year experience transitional
leadership program for 130 students
o Taught and designed a training course for 22 upper-classmen college counselors
for a first year experience transitional leadership program
Maintained the budget for the transitional leadership program
Facilitated a leadership retreat with 35 undergraduate students
Served as a mentor for an 1 undergraduate intern

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Relay for Life Community Coordinator

American Cancer Society, Chattanooga, TN
April 2014-October 2014
Responsible for all fundraising for 6 territories in East-Middle Tennessee
Created creative fundraising opportunities unique to each territory
o Recruited over 250 volunteers to be on the planning committee and attend Relay
for Life events in each of my 6 territories in Middle Tennessee
Campus Activities Board Director of Programs
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
August 2011-August 2012
o Directed a board of 12 undergraduate students to successfully plan diverse and
engaging programs
o Represented university at National Association of Campus Activities Southern
Conference
Advised student board by holding weekly meetings and one-on-ones

Student Government Association Entertainment Chair

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
August 2011-May 2012
o Acted as a liaison between campus and any programming that took place on
campus including: programming board, fraternity and sorority life, clubs and
organizations
Committees and Memberships:
Dean of the College of Educations Advisory Board
| Western Carolina University | August 2015-Current |
Graduate representative for Concert Committee for Department of Campus
Activities
| Western Carolina University | August 2015-Current |
Mentor to two first year Higher Education Student Affairs Masters
Candidates
| Western Carolina University | August 2015-Current |
Dance Marathon Campus Relations Committee Chair/ Dance Marathon
Advisor
| Western Carolina University | March 2015-Current |
Delta Zeta Faculty and Staff Advisor
| Western Carolina University | May 2015-Current |
National Association of Campus Activities Southern Regional Planning
Committee Member
| May 2015-Current |
Convocation Planning Committee Co-Chair
| Western Carolina University | May 2015-July 2015 |
Homecoming Committee Lipsync Chair
| University of Tennessee at Chattanooga| August 2011- November 2011 |
Chancellors Committee for University Excellence
| University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | August 2010-May 2012 |
University Center Advisory Board Student Representative
| University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | August 2010-May 2012 |
Chair of Concert Committees for Association of Campus Entertainment
| University of Tennessee at Chattanooga| August 2010-May 2011 |
Delta Zeta Founding Sister and Chairwoman for Alumnae and Parent
Relations
| September 2010-January 2012 |