Education: Doctorate of Philosophy Higher Education Administration Alexander Alex Snowden January 2015 Present Masters of Science in Education August 2007 May 2009 College Student Personnel Administration Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Bachelors of Liberal Arts August 2003 December 2006 Communication & Political Science Work Experience: Coordinator (Director) for Fraternity and Sorority Life August 2014 Present Oversee the operations of the office which supports ~2,700 students across 35 organizations and 3 governing councils. Supervise a team of professional staff and graduate assistants. Serve on Crisis Intervention Response Team which coordinates intervention & support for the Division of Student Affairs. Manage risk reduction and assist in the adjudication of all discipline related concerns with fraternities and sororities. Create a comprehensive strategy to develop students and organizations through programming, advisement, support, and partnerships. Serve as a committee chair of engagement for the Dean of Students strategic plan. Advance assessment initiatives to track progress in programming, organization development, advisement, and support of organizations and members. Oversee the budget for the Office and assist students in the management of council budget totaling over $100,000.00. Oversee policy creation and implementation in regards to risk reduction, self-governance, organization support, expansion, and programming. Create and implement programming and workshops in the areas of leadership retreats, roundtables, new member education, chapter/member development, diversity, student involvement, parliamentary procedure, and others as requested. Build collaborative partnerships with advisors as well as internal and external constituents in order to foster student success through various initiatives and trainings. Partnerships include, the Town of Normal, police departments, Alumni Relations, national organizations, and local media. Work with students to develop the Not on My Campus campaign to develop a community stance against discrimination, sexual assault, and provide support for diversity and inclusion. Implement and develop a community wide accreditation program to develop measurement and benchmarks based on organization involvement and activities. Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis University Purdue University Indianapolis Office of Student Involvement July 2012 August 2014 Advised 3 governing councils (Interfraternity, Panhellenic, and National Pan-Hellenic Council), consisting of 20 organizations made up of ~800 members in the areas of risk reduction, recruitment/intake, leadership development, and self-governance. Supervised a team of two Graduate Assistants, one Student Coordinator, two interns, and two practicum students. Oversight of policy creation and implementation in regards to risk reduction, self-governance, expansion, and programming. Created and implement programming and workshops in the areas of leadership retreats, roundtables, new member education, chapter/member development, student involvement, parliamentary procedure, and others as requested. Developed Fraternity & Sorority Life strategic plan that encompasses & supports the Division of Student Affairs strategic plan. Developed affiliated organizations consisting of Judicial Board, Programming Board, Order of Omega, and Greek Olympics. Oversaw Fraternity and Sorority Life budget and assist in the responsible use of council finances. Built collaborative partnerships with advisors, internal and external constituents to foster student success through various initiatives, training, and open communication. Executed a method of assessment of all programs and a system of tracking development of students.
A. Snowden Pg. 2 Coordinator of Student Engagement and Greek Affairs San Marcos, Texas Texas State University Campus Activities and Student Organizations Office July 2011 June 2012 Advised all aspects of 2 governing councils (IFC and Multicultural), consisting of 20 organizations made up of ~900 members. Guided and restructured the Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol organizations (GAMMA) to encompass the areas of self-governance of events, Greek Judicial Board, and programming in risk reduction, hazing, and alcohol. Co-supervised the Standards of Excellence Greek program that sets minimum expectations of fraternal organizations. Created and implemented programming and workshops in the areas of leadership retreats, roundtables, new member education, chapter/member development, student involvement, parliamentary procedure, and others as requested. Supervised a Graduate Assistant who researched student engagement initiatives, Co-Curricular Transcripts, and created and presented on student engagement and to Greek community, and co-advise GAMMA. Oversaw the creation and development of the Co-Curricular Transcripts and the Bobcat Inventory programs encouraging students to be involved, increasing retention efforts, and recognition of student success. Assisted in teaching University Seminar to freshmen students in involvement, academic success, and university resources. Conducted regular assessments of programming, student involvement, and fraternal community. Built collaborative partnerships with advisors, city and county officials, and university entities to foster student success. Coordinator of Greek Life and Intramurals Fort Smith, Arkansas University of Arkansas Fort Smith Student Activities Office July 2009 July 2011 Advised 3 governing councils (IFC, Panhellenic, and Multicultural), consisting of 8 organizations made up of ~300 members. Created and oversaw an award winning Greek Programming Board. Created and implemented programs on New Member Education, Council/President Leadership Retreats, President/ Advisor Roundtables, parent orientation, Greek Judicial Board, Greek Housing, expansion/extension, and member development. Executed a method of assessment of all programs and a system of tracking development of students. Advised Order of Omega, Gamma Sigma Alpha Honor Society, and Fraternal Values Society. Coordinated 20 intramural sports programs with a continuous increase in participation yearly. Supervised a staff consisting of an intramural supervisor and six intramural officials. Oversaw the budgets for Greek Life, fraternal councils, intramurals, and payroll for intramural staff. Served as a university judicial officer hearing various cases of violations of the Student Code of Conduct. Graduate Assistant for Greek Affairs Dean of Students Office August 2007 May 2009 Advised Interfraternity Council (IFC), a governing council for 14 fraternities representing 800 men. Provided guidance for Greek Week Committee with 32 organizations participating in eight events. Advised the IFC Judicial Board overseeing 45 cases involving drugs, alcohol, fighting, and advertisements. Advised Rho Lambda National Sorority Leadership Recognition Society made up of over 100 women. Presented workshops on how to manage a council, expansion, recruitment, brotherhood, and risk management. Related Experience: Intern for Student Activities Bloomington, Illinois Illinois Wesleyan University Student Activities September 2008 December 2008 Intern for Student Activities and Greek Life Boise, Idaho Boise State University Student Activities June 2008 July 2008 Intern for Conferences & Resources Division Aurora, Colorado Campuspeak, Inc. January 2007 June 2007 Hazing Prevention and Awareness College of Education January 2009 April 2009 Created a manual for information and planning procedures for implementing a Hazing Prevention Week for campus. Organizations Panel Member for the University Hearing Panel September 2007 May 2009
Beta Theta Pi International Fraternity District Chief (Regional Officer) to Northwestern, Loyola Chicago, Illinois, and Purdue, 2016 - Present District Chief (Regional Officer) to DePauw, Indiana, and Wabash, 2014-2016 Chapter Advisor to DePauw University, 2013 Chapter Advisor to Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Chapter, 2011-2012 Risk Management Advisor to Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Chapter, 2009-2011 District Chief (Regional Officer) to University of Illinois and Eastern Illinois University, 2007-2009 Chapter Advisor to Colorado State University Chapter, 2007 Member, 2003 Present A. Snowden Pg. 3 August 2003 Present Specialized Training: Crisis Incident Response Team 2014 - Present JagsCARE (Emergency Response Group Counseling) 2013 Psychological First Aid 2012 Safe Space Trained 2012 & 2014 Response Ability Facilitator Level I 2012 Veteran Ally 2012 Allies Program Trained 2011 Wilderness First Aid 2010 Interfraternity Institute Graduate 2010 AFA First 90 Days Graduate 2009 Mediation Trained 2009 Safe Zone Trained 2008 Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Trained (Suicide Intervention) 2008 & 2014 AFA Graduate Training Track Graduate 2007 Publications: Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors Four Ideas to Stay Happy as a Professional Snowden. Essentials. November 2012 Case Study 2 Combined Response Colvin & Snowden. Essentials. May 2012. AFA 2012 Essentials Award Winning Article What Happened to Real Assessment? Snowden. Essentials. November 2011. The more you put into it, the more you get out of it: The educational gains of fraternity/sorority officers. Long & Snowden. AFA Oracle Research Journal. Vol. 6: Issue 2, Fall 2011. Building your advising network: cultural organizations. Osborne & Snowden. Essentials. February 2011. Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values Ask The Experts. With Others. Connections. Vol. 4: Issue 15, Summer 2011; Vol. 4: Issue 16, Fall 2011; Vol. 4: Issue 16, Winter 2011; Vol. 5: Issue 17, Spring 2012. Professional Presentations: Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values February 2014 Pledging Your Ritual Using Values to Teach New Member Education Council Leadership: What Your Advisors Want You to Know Constructing Your Future: Creating Your Own Internship Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values February 2013 Pledging Your Ritual Using Values to Teach New Member Education You Get Paid for That!?! A Profession in Fraternity/Sorority Advising Active Retention: The Four Year Undergraduate Experience Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values February 2012 Setting the Bar: Creating Community Standards Recruitment Counselor Boot Camp: Training the Best to Counsel the Best You Get Paid for That!?! A Profession in Fraternity/Sorority Advising Active Retention: The Four Year Undergraduate Experience Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors December 2011 The More You Put into It, the More You Get Out of It: The Development of the General Member African American Leadership Conference September 2011 Responsibility Project: Speak Up
A. Snowden Pg. 4 Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values February 2011 Fraternity and Sorority Programming Board: A New Approach Think your man enough? Try Walking in your Brothers Shoes Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors December 2010 Toga + Apron = Value-Based Stone Working True Life: My First Fraternity/Sorority Life Position Leadership Revolution March 2009 Where Did the Time Go? Conference Participation and Professional Volunteer Work: National Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) NASPA National Director for Web Development for Fraternity and Sorority Life Knowledge Community 2014-2016 NASPA IV East Regional Fraternity and Sorority Knowledge Community Chair 2013-2014 NASPA Annual Conference Attendee 2013-2015 Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors Regional Drive-In Coordinator for the Region III Drive In at IUPUI 2013 Co-Coordinator for the Region 4 Drive-In at Texas A&M University 2012 Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors Annual Meeting 2007-2016 Educational Workgroup Taskforce, 2016 Volunteer for the First 90 Days Program, 2015 Region III Membership Engagement and Recruitment Team and Case Study Judge, 2013 Annual Meeting Events Committee, Presentation Review Committee, and First Year Case Study Judge, 2012 First 90 Day Committee Member, Graduate Staff Mentor, Membership, Marketing, and Recruitment Region 4, 2011 First 90 Days Committee Member, Project Job Search, Graduate Staff Resume Reviewer, First Timer Ambassador, 2010 First Timer Ambassador, 2009 Graduate Staff Intern, 2008 Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values 2010 - Present Case Study Judge, 2014, 2015, 2016 Stroll Competition Judge, 2014, 2016 Silent Auction Committee and Stroll Competition Judge, 2013 Ask The Experts Contributor, 2011 Award Judge, 2010 Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute; Facilitator (8 sessions) 2010-2016 Beta Theta Pi John and Nellie Wooden Institute for the Men of Principle 2009-2016 Lead Facilitator, 2016 Small Group Facilitator, 2009-2015 Beta Theta Pi Keystone Leadership Conference 2008-2016 Lead Facilitator, 2016 Pledge Education Facilitator, 2014 Vice President Track Facilitator, 2011 Risk Management Track Facilitator, 2010 Treasurer Track Facilitator, 2009 Group Facilitator for Knox College, 2008 Sigma Sigma Sigma Officer Academy; Facilitator (4 sessions) 2013-2016 Beta Theta Pi Milner Nichols President Academy, Facilitator 2015 Sigma Phi Epsilon EDGE, Facilitator 2013 & 2014 Hazing Prevention.Org, Prevention Partnerships Initiative Committee Member 2013 Delta Tau Delta President and Advisor Retreat, Facilitator 2013 Delta Zeta President Academy, Facilitator 2013 Kappa Kappa Gamma Delta Province Meeting, Presenter 2013 Beta Theta Pi Peter F. Greiner Leadership College; Facilitator 2010 & 2013 Kim Novak Hazing Prevention Institute, Participant 2012
A. Snowden Pg. 5 North American Interfraternity Conference Impact Program Lead Facilitator 2016 Small Group Facilitator at Texas Christian University 2011 Interfraternity Council Academy; Participant 2008 Oshkosh Placement Exchange; Program Recruiter for 2008 LeaderShape Institute; Graduate 2008 Diversity Retreat; Graduate 2008 Professional Association Memberships: Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors (AFA) 2007 Present National Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) 2007 Present American College Personnel Association (ACPA) 2015 Present Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators 2011 2012 National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) 2009 2011