MEGHAN FUNK

1040 W Granville Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660 419-206-2517 mfunk0711@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Master of Education in Higher Education Administration
Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
Minors: Business Administration, Dance and Musical Theatre

May 2016
May 2011

STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE

Transfer Initiatives Coordinator Office of the Provost
Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL September 2014 Present
Develop tailored initiatives with over 20 academic departments to increase transfer enrollment by 14%
Build partnerships with local community colleges to construct academic transfer guides that inform
appropriate transferable course equivalencies, and course mapping to achieve better academic success
Partner with department associate chairs during annual individual meetings to develop transfer plans
which consist of detailed course path information
Gather nationwide collegiate data to make recommendations for institutional changes regarding
transfer initiatives such as residency requirements and total credit hours needed for degree completion
Moderate Jenzabar, an internal transfer database, and Transferology, a national online database
Challenge Course Training and Development Graduate Assistant Campus Recreation
Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL July 2014 Present
Create and oversee challenge course programming for over 1,000 members of the Loyola community
Advise 12 challenge course student employees on challenge course facilitation specifically peer to peer
mentoring, safety, and overcoming anxiety through biweekly meetings and semester retreats
Plan and present weekly incoming facilitator workshops over the course of a semester
Hire and supervise 3 office student workers to facilitate challenge course operations
Generate and implement yearly challenge course assessment plans
Graduate Intern Medill Office of Student Life
Northwestern University Evanston, IL May 2015 July 2015
Created learning outcomes and assessment for the graduate student summer orientation
Planned and executed logistics for graduate student orientation and the Medill convocation ceremonies
Developed study abroad interest survey to help the Office of Student Life better understand the needs
of current students as they pertain to global initiatives at Medill
Program Assistant - Student Organizations Office of Student Involvement
DePaul University Chicago, IL January 2012 July 2014
Supported 300+ student organizations by developing pivotal learning opportunities to
promote growth for student organization leaders
Executed student organization registration process and facilitated comprehensive training of
OrgSync, a web-hosted platform, to university departments and student leaders
Coordinated involvement fairs, events, and student leadership conferences for 50 5,000
participants through key learning outcomes around involvement and community building
Facilitated 15 annual workshops for students, faculty, and staff about organization registration,
contract processes and procedures, officer transitions, and event planning/management
Supervised, trained, and transitioned students i n t h e Involvement Internship Program
Contributed to departmental initiatives in support of the University Strategic Plan by creating
OrgSync promotional programming and conducting/analyzing assessment data

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Evaluating the Student Employee Experience: Utilizing Data for Meaningful Mentorship
ACPA National Convention, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (March 2016)
You Cant Beat a Tweet: Building Your Student Affairs Digital Identity
School of Education Research Symposium, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL (April 2015)
ACPA National Convention, Tampa, FL (March 2015)
Who am I on Social Media? Creating Your Digital Identity as a Student Affairs Professional
ACPA Commission for Professional Development Session, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL (June 2014)
Involvement: Theres an App for That
OrgSync National User Conference, Dallas, TX (June 2012)

PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Family of Scholars, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL (Fall 2014 Present)
Network with fellow students in the higher education program to address challenges individuals face,
provide advice, and build community within the program
Formal Sorority Recruitment, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL (Spring 2015)
Supplied potential new members with information around contracts pertaining to joining a sorority
SEARCH Student Retreat, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL (Spring 2015)
Executed retreat logistics alongside Campus Ministry staff
Supported student leaders by encouraging them to share stories and connect with participants
Colossus Concert, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL (Spring 2015)
Monitored floor seat access and regulated attendee alcohol levels in order to maintain a safe
environment for over 4,000 participants
Formal Sorority Recruitment, DePaul University, Chicago, IL (Fall 2014)
Mentored women in decisions regarding joining a sorority on campus

NATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), Member (2016 Present)
College Student Educators International (ACPA), Member (2015 Present)
Higher Education Student Association (HESA), Loyola Chapter (2014 Present)
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Member (2007 Present)
University Staff Advisor, Loyola University Chicago (2015 Present)
Alumni Risk Management Advisor, Loyola University (2014 Present)

SPECIAL SKILLS

Administrator Expertise in OrgSync and Transferology

Proficient in Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat

CERTIFICATIONS

Safe Zone Certification

Share the DREAM Undocumented Student Ally Certification
ACPAs Title IX series
Loyola University & DePaul University Assessment Certificate Program (May 2016)