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Renee Rowland

Biography:

Renee has been advising in University Division since September 2003. She feels that by developing a relationship and being knowledgeable of campus services, she has the unique opportunity of forging a partnership with students, which enables the student to identify and attain educational goals. The more comfortable students feel with their advisor, the easier it is for them to honestly discuss various issues or concerns. During her time in University Division, she has received national, state and campus recognition for her advising. She has also presented at national, regional and state conferences. Renee is a member of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and the Indiana Academic Advising Network (IAAN).

Lead Advisor

ED 1129
8600 University Boulevard
Evansville, IN 47712
Phone 812-465-1606
Email:Renee Rowland

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00am-4:30pm

EDUCATION

B.S.W., Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Murray State University
M.S., Human Services, Murray State University

WORK HISTORY

2007-Present	Lead Advisor, University Division, University of Southern Indiana
2003-2007	Advisor, University Division, University of Southern Indiana
2002-2003	Assistant Director, Student Development Programs, University of Southern Indiana
1999-2002	Program Director, First Year Initiatives, Student Development Programs, University of Southern Indiana
1994-1999	Director, African-American Student Services/Ethnic Programs, Murray State University
1993-1994	Director, Residence Life, Maryville University of St. Louis
1991-1993	Coordinator, Residential Services, Housing, Murray State University

TRAINING AND RELATED EXPEREINCES

Additional Professional Training

Additional Study: Murray State University
Academic Advising Summer Institute, Milwaukee, WI
Academic Advising Administrators’ Institute, Clearwater, FL
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators’ New Professionals Institute, Orlando, FL

MEMBERSHIPS, AFFILIATIONS. AND OTHER OFFICES HELD

National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
NACADA Administrator’s Institute Advisory Board, 2009-2011
Indiana Academic Advising Network (IAAN)

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Selected Presentations

A New Millennium Happy Hour: Brewing Success for Probation Students
Great Lake Region 5 Conference, Milwaukee, WI (March 2007)

We Built It—They Came—We Need Additions
NACADA 29th National Conference, Las Vegas, NV (October 2005)

Helping Probation Students Help Themselves: Utilization of Technology for Advising Students
The Eighth Annual Conference of the Indiana Academic Advising Network, Evansville, IN (May 2005)

HONORS AND AWARDS

Phenomenal Women of USI and Community (2009)
NACADA Administrators’ Institute Scholarship Winner (2009)
USI Outstanding Advisor Award (2007)
NACADA Primary Advising Role Certificate of Merit (2007)
Indiana Academic Advising Network (IAAN) Outstanding Professional Advisor (2006)
NACADA Academic Advising Summer Institute Completion Certificate (2004)
USI Administrator of the Year Award (2002)
USI Activities Programming Award (2001)
Distinguished Service Award, Hart College, Murray State University (1999)
Academic Review Committee “High Five” Award , Murray State University (1999)
Advisor of the Year Award, Maryville University (1994)
Employee of the Year Award, Housing, Murray State University (1990)

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Quality time with husband
Cooking and baking;
Church activities

8600 University Boulevard - Evansville, IN 47712-3596 - 812/464-8600

8600 University Boulevard - Evansville, IN 47712-3596 - 812/464-8600