SHARON A. AIKEN-WISNIEWSKI Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Studies Associate Dean for University College Advising 201 S. 1460 East, Rm. 450 Salt Lake City, UT 84112 Contact: 801/581-7787 or saiken@uc.utah.edu http://aikenwisniewski.com/ Curriculum Vita EDUCATION University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Dissertation Title: Who Do I Think I Am? Explaining the Process Of Deciding to Apply to Medical School for Women Troy State University, Troy, AL M.S. in International Relations University of Maine at Presque Isle, ME B.A. in Political Science & Russian University of Florida Certificate in Enrollment Management ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Utah Dec 2009 to present Leadership for First Scholars Program, Student Success and Empowerment Initiative, U.S Sino Pathways Program, Math Amnesty Program, Early Alert Programming, Athletic Compliance issues, development of awards for campus Best Practices, updating and enforcing academic policy at the campus and state level, and other requested support for Sr. Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. Associate Dean for University College, University of Utah Aug 2002 to present Leadership for the staffs of University College, which includes the Transfer Center, Returning to the U and Pre-professional Advising Offices to accomplish current advising mission and develop a vision for growth that supports student success. Responsibilities include management of $950,000 budget; leadership of 30 staff members; facilitation of campus-wide advising initiatives that include general education advising; development of major exploration center; management of degree audit system; development and leadership of University College curriculum; creating, updating, and implementing academic policy; and participation on institutional, professional, state and national committees. Director of Academic Advisement Center, Weber State University June 1999 - Aug 2002 Director of First Year Experience Program, Weber State University July 2001 - Aug 2002 Managed the Academic Advisement Center, ONE-STOP-SHOP, and First Year Experience Program. Responsibilities included management of $650,000 budget; supervision of 15 staff, 25 adjunct faculty, and 20 peer mentors; facilitated campus-wide advising initiatives; and participated in campus and state committees. Director of Advising Center for Exploratory Students, University of Arizona May 1996 - June 1999 Responsible for advising of undecided students through supervision of 2 professional staff and 11 peer advisors. Participated in unit and institutional committees. Academic Advisor - Office of Academic Services, University of Arizona August 1995 - May 1996 Advised students on general education requirements for the Colleges of Arts & Sciences, University policies and procedures, and assisted students with major exploration through individual appointments. Coordinator/Academic Advising, Weber State University October 1989 - March 1991 Coordinated the peer-advising program that facilitated advising of students on general education, policies and procedures. This included hiring, training, and supervising peer staff. Advised students on general education requirements, University policies and procedures, and assisted students with major exploration. Admissions Counselor, University of Maine at Presque Isle Responsible for the recruitment of students through representing institution at regional and national college fairs; organized informational meetings at high schools; coordinated campus visitation programs; and communicated with potential students. Assisted with execution of Fall Orientation for new students. Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski 1
TEACHING Adjunct Asst. Professor, University of Utah, Dept. of Educational Leadership and Policy (2009 to Present) ELP 6620/7620: (College Student Development Theory) Fall 2009, Fall 2010 ELP 6560/7560: (College Student Retention Theory/Graduate) Spring 2009 ELP 4820 (Leadership Field Experience Seminar): Fall 2007 LDRSP/UGS 4750: (Leadership Minor Capstone) Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013 UC 1010: (College Success) Fall 2011 UGS 1020: (Introduction to Premed) Fall 2008 Internship Supervisor Spring 2012: Krista Loven Summer 2011: Karleton Munn, Tom Hurtado, Jennifer Wozab Fall 2011: Anita Kiteau, Jennifer Wozab Teaching Assistant/Co-faculty ELP 7600 (Professional Seminar for PhD Students): 2004-2005 Visiting Faculty University of Utah ELP 6711 (Internship - Higher Education): Supervisor expectations during internships, May 2012 & August 2012 ELP 6540 (Program Development): Seminar on program development in action, Feb. 2012 ELP 7610 (Assessment in Student Affairs: Seminar on Rubrics, April 2011 ELP 7060 (Intro to Qualitative Research): Seminar on Researcher as Instrument, Nov. 2008 ELP 7220 (Leadership Theory): Seminar on Systemic Leadership, Nov. 2008 ELP 7220 (Leadership Theory): Seminar on Ethics, March 2008 ELP 7610 (Assessment in Student Affairs): Seminar on Rubrics, April 2008 ELP 7060 (Intro to Qualitative Research): Seminar on Grounded Theory, March 2007 ELP 7060 (Intro to Qualitative Research): Seminar on Writing Research, April 2007 ELP 7960 (Women and Ed Leadership): Seminar on Research Projects, April 2007 ELP 7520 (Leadership in Student Affairs): Seminar on cultural leadership, Fall 2006 ECON 6170 (Feminist Economics): Seminar on Gender, Education, and Economics, Fall 2005 ELP 7600 (Professional Seminar): Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Fall 2008 Adjunct Faculty, Weber State University, College of Education EDUC 1105 (Introduction to University): 2000 2002 FCS 190 (College Survival): 1989 1992 Adjunct Faculty, The University of Arizona, Department of Language, Reading, and Culture LRC 197 (Learning Strategies): 1996-1999 LRC 397 (Peer Advisor Internship): 1996 1999 Adjunct Faculty, Salt Lake Community College, College of Social and Behavior Science POL SCI 1100 (American National Government): 1991-1992 STUDENT ADVISEMENT/Graduate Level Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Utah. Current Students: Natalie Brown Ph.D. Proposal Accepted Committee Member Lori McDonald Ph.D. Proposal Accepted Committee Member Tony Gonzales Ed.D. Proposal Accepted Committee Member Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, University of Southern California Yevgeniya Kopeleva M.Ed. Portfolio Completed Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski 2
PUBLICATIONS Aiken-Wisniewski, S. A. (Invitation for 2013). Working title: The practitioner-scholar in academic advising. About Campus. Aiken-Wisniewski, S.A. (2013). Implications for assessment from 2011 National Survey Assessment. Retrieved from NACADA Clearinghouse of Academic Advising Resources Website http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/resources/clearinghouse/view-articles/implications-for-assessment- 2011-National-Survey.aspx Heiselt, A., Bergerson, A.A., & Aiken-Wisniewski, S. A. (Accepted & Forthcoming in 2013). Refocusing college choice: Women s reflections on their postsecondary education choices. NASPA Journal About Women In Higher Education. Troxel, W. G., Aiken-Wisniewski, S.A., Smith, J. S., Naylor, S., and Schulenberg, J. (Revise and resubmit). Advisors and administrators perceptions of research in academic advising. NACADA Journal. Aiken-Wisniewski, S.A. et al. (2012). Chapter two: Types of transfer students. 2012 NACADA Monograph: Advising Transfer Students: Issues and Strategies, 2 nd Edition. Manhattan, KS: NACADA Publications. Aiken-Wisniewski, S.A. (2010). Using qualitative methodologies for academic advising research. In P. Hagen, T. Kuhn, & G. Padak (Eds.) NACADA Monograph: Scholarly inquiry in academic advising 20, 85-97. Manhatton, KS: NACADA Publications. Aiken-Wisniewski, S.A.., Smith, J., & Troxel, W. (2010). Expanding research in academic advising: Methodological strategies to engage advisors in research. NACADA Journal, 30/1, 4-13. Aiken-Wisniewski, S. A. (2010). Locating the academic advisor within the creation of knowledge. Academic Advising Today, 33/1. Web site: http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/aat/nw33_1.htm Ackerlind, S., Proemmel, E, Aiken-Wisniewski, S.A., DuBois, M., and Larrabee, M. (2010). Free the data: The student affairs action coalition as an approach to assessment teams. NetResults: Critical Issues for Student Affairs Practitioners. Web site: http://www.naspa.org/membership/mem/pubs/nr/default.cfm?id=1735 Aiken-Wisniewski, S. & Allen, C. (2005). Did Einstein know the date to withdraw? Techniques and activities to educate your campus community about academic advising. NACADA clearinghouse of academic advising resources. Invited publication. SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTATIONS Aiken-Wisniewski, Larson, J., Adams, A., & J. Barkemeyer (proposed). Advisors describing academic advising: Is it an occupation or profession? 2013 NACADA Annual Conference, SLC, UT. Aiken-Wisniewski, S.A. (Invited 2013). Exploring a model of developing career identity for women in medicine. U of U School of Medicine Lecture Series, Salt Lake City, UT. Aiken-Wisniewski, S.A., Kiteau, A. & Wozab, J. (2012). A foundational tool for empowerment: Incorporating college student development theories into advising practice. 2012 NACADA Annual Conference, Nashville, TN. Aiken-Wisniewski, S.A., Kiteau, A., & Wozab, J. (2012). Traversing the peaks and valleys of advising: Incorporating college student development theories into practice. 2012 NACADA Regional Conference, Provo, UT. Adams, A., Barkemeyer, J., Larson, J., & Aiken-Wisniewski, S.A. (2012). Advising is not a profession.. or is it? 2012 NACADA Regional Conference, Provo, UT. Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski 3
Aiken-Wisniewski, S.A., Kiteau, A., & Wozab, J. (2011). Enhancing your advising playbook: Incorporating college student development theories into practice. 2011 UAAC Advising Conference, Salt Lake City, UT. Aiken-Wisniewski, S. A. (2011). Who Am I?: Women Creating Career Identity. Invited presentation at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. Aiken-Wisniewski, S. A. (2010). Describing impact of faculty interaction on women who are deciding to apply to medical school. Paper session for 2010 American Educational Research Association Conference, Denver, CO Aiken-Wisniewski, S. A. (2009). Serving undergraduate transfer students and improving their retention: The transfer center at the University of Utah. Webinar topic (May) for Consortium for Student Retention Data Exchange, The University of Oklahoma Aiken-Wisniewski, S.A. (2009). Premed advising for women: Making the preparation process for application to medical school extraordinary. Poster session for 2009 NACADA Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX; 2008 NACADA Annual Conference, Chicago, IL; and 2008 NASPA Region V & VI Conference in Long Beach, CA Aiken-Wisniewski, S., Naylor, S., Black, I., and Schulenberg, J. (2008). Understanding research in academic advising: Advisors and Administrators Speak Out. 2008 NACADA Annual Conference, Chicago, IL Aiken-Wisniewski, S., Smith, J., Troxel, W. (2008). Expanding research in academic advising: A roundtable discussion. 2008 NACADA National Conference, Chicago, IL Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2008) Premed advising for women: Making the preparation process for application to medical school extraordinary. 2008 NACADA Region Ten Conference, Park City, UT Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2008) Applying to medical school: A theory focusing on the female experience. 2008 American Educational Research Association Conference, New York, NY Bergerson, A.A., & Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2007). Negotiating the dynamics of a group in the qualitative research process. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the International Institute for Qualitative Methodology, Banff, Alberta, Canada. Smith, J., Troxel, W., Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2007). Informed practice in academic advising through research. 2007 NACADA National Conference, Baltimore, MD. Levy, G. & Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2007). Improving transfer student retention through a transfer center. National Symposium on Student Retention in Milwaukee, WI sponsored by The Consortium for Student Retention Data Exchange. Aiken-Wisniewski, S. and Park, L. (2006). Leading institutional assessment through Kotter s change model. NASPA 2006 Western Regional Conference, San Francisco, CA. Bergerson, A., Heiselt, A., Aiken-Wisniewski, S., & Thompson, S. (2005). Educational decision points: Examining women s educational choices. 2005 Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Heiselt, A. & Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2005). Educational decision points: Examining how young women make the decision to attend college. Roundtable for 2005 Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Bergerson, A, Aiken-Wisniewski, S., Heiselt, A., & Thompson, S. (2005). Negotiating the dynamics of a group in the qualitative research. 11 th Annual Midwest Qualitative Research Conference, Minneapolis, MN. Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2005). How can feminist epistemologies be utilized in developing policy and practice for higher education? 2005 University of Utah College of Education Graduate Research Fair. Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski 4
Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2004) What is effective academic advising for nontraditional female students? 2004 University of Utah College of Education Graduate Research Fair. HONORS AND AWARDS Linda K. Amos Award for Distinguished Service to Women. Nominated in January 2012. National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Hardee Dissertation of the Year Award. Nominated in September 2009 by Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Utah Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society. Inducted in 2009 at The University of Utah. American Educational Research Association (AERA)/Division J Dissertation of the Year for 2008. Nominated in December 2008 by Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Utah. National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Advising Administrator Award and Rola Memorial Award for Advising Administration. Nominated in 2007 by the Division of Undergraduate Studies, University of Utah and awarded at 2007 NACADA Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD. Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Inducted in 2007 at the University of Utah Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Graduate Study Policy Seminar. Nominated in September 2006 by Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Utah. Participated in November 2006 at 2006 ASHE Conference. David L. Clark National Graduate Student Research Seminar in Educational Administration & Policy sponsored by the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) and American Educational Research Association (AERA). Nominated in November 2006 by Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Utah. Elmo R. and Frances Bennion Morgan Fellowship. Recipient in March 2006 Nominated in March 2006 by Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Utah. National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Outstanding Presentation - Region Award, 2003 & 2001. KONRAD ADENAUER STIFTUNG Nominated and selected by Department of Defense School System to participate in program to understand German education, culture, and society in 1993. GRANTS AND FUNDING Phi Kappa Phi 2012 Love of Learning Award. Grant to present paper on advising assessment at International Advising Conference. Awarded: $500. National Academic Advising Assn. (NACADA) Research Grant. Title: Describing the Occupation of Academic Advising from the advisor perspective. Role within grant: Principal Investigator. Awarded July 2012 for $5000. National Science Foundation (NSF) Advance Grant Institutional Transformation. Title: University of Utah Collaborative Advancement Network (U-CAN). Program to impact hiring and retention of women in STEM through collaboration, leadership, and mentoring initiatives. Role within grant: Mentoring team member for administration and research. Submitted November 12, 2009 for $1,578,000 not funded. Phi Kappa Phi 2009 Love of Learning Award. Grant to study retention of undergraduate women. Awarded: $500. Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski 5
National Student Affairs Professionals Assn. (NASPA) Region V and Women in Student Affairs (WISA) Knowledge Community Research Grant. (2007-08). Grant to study issues relevant to women in higher education. Awarded: $500. CONSULTING ACTIVITIES October 2012 - Lead QEP Evaluator for Piedmont Community College, NC reaffirmation on-campus visit by Commission on Colleges (COC) of the Southern Association of Colleges (SACS). June 2012 - University of Wisconsin - Parkside. Consultation to evaluate and recommend advising model based on campus change. April 2012 Weber State University, Ogden UT. Interactive presentation on college student development theories for Student Affairs Staff. September 2011 Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. External reviewer for Advisement Center. May 2011 Utah Advising and Orientation Assn., Heber, UT. Keynote address for the opening of Annual UAOA Conference. Participants: 304 October 2010 University of Hawaii System Honolulu, Oahu: Facilitated working seminar on collecting and analyzing data for an advising assessment plan. Participants: 125 October 2009 University of Wisconsin Madison: Facilitated keynote on assessment in advising for campus wide advisors as well as facilitating working seminar for Cross-campus Advising Center staff. October 2008: Lead QEP Evaluator for Horry-Georgetown Technical College, SC reaffirmation oncampus visit by Commission on Colleges (COC) of the Southern Association of Colleges (SACS). May 2008: Utah Valley University. Facilitated keynote address for annual advising conference. Heber, UT. Participants: 187. October 2006: Quality Enhancement Program Evaluator for Craven Community College, New Bern, NC reaffirmation on-campus visit by Commission on Colleges (COC) of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). May 2004: Arizona Western College, Yuma, AZ: Facilitated working seminar on Learning Outcomes Assessment for Student Services staff. DOCUMENTS WRITTEN TO SUPPORT PRACTICE IN ACADEMIC ADVISING 2012 - Review of Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) for South Piedmont Community College. Polkton, NC. 2012 - External reviewer for Promotion & Tenure file of academic advisor at University of Hawaii. 2012 - Program Plan for Student Success and Empowerment Initiative for University of Utah. Salt Lake City, UT. 2012 - Report and Recommendations for Academic Advising at University of Wisconsin - Parkside. Racine, WI. 2011 - External Reviewer Report and Recommendations for Academic Advising at Brigham Young University. Provo, UT. 2008 - Review of Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) for Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Conway, SC. PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Bloom, J. & Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (proposed). Have you ever thought about pursuing a doctorate? 2013 NACADA Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT. Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski 6
Aiken-Wisniewski, S. A. (Accepted 2013) The How of Assessment: Understanding the Components of the Assessment Cycle. 2013 NACADA International Advising Conference, Maastricht, ND. Aiken-Wisniewski, S. A. (Accepted 2013) The Foundational Element of An Assessment Plan: Creating a Mission Statement. 2013 NACADA International Advising Conference, Maastricht, ND. Aiken-Wisniewski, S. A. (Accepted 2013) Writing for NACADA publications tips for success. 2013 NACADA Regional Conference, Tucson, AZ. Aiken-Wisniewski, S.A. (2012). Developing a rubric to assess learning in academic advising. 2012 NACADA Annual Pre-Conference, Nashville, TN. Miller, M., Grites, T., Archambault, K., Waters, S., & Aiken-Wisniewski, S. A. (2012). Advising transfer students: What we know in 2012. 2012 NACADA Annual Conference, Nashville, TN. Aiken-Wisniewski, S. A & Trujillo, V. (2012). Creating your branding as a student services professional. 2012 NASPA Annual Conference, Phoenix AZ. Aiken-Wisniewski, S.A. (2012). Writing for NACADA publications tips for success. 2012 NACADA Regional Conference, Provo, UT. Aiken-Wisniewski, S. A., Park, L., Hadley, S, & Brown, N. (2011). The connections between advising and guidance counseling. 2011 USHE Conference for Utah Counselors, Thanksgiving Point, UT. Aiken-Wisniewski, S.A. (2011). Developing a rubric to assess learning in academic advising. 2011 NACADA Annual Pre-Conference, Denver, CO. Aiken-Wisniewski, S.A., Marine, S. (2010). Contributing to the legacy: Producing research on women by women. Proposal in review for 2010 NASPA Annual Conference, Chicago, IL Aiken-Wisniewski, S.A., Stewart, M., & Morgan, V. (2009). Academic advising: An essential and mandatory relationship in the transition process. 2009 National Student in Transition Conference, Salt Lake City, UT Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2009). U.direct and Graduation Guarantee. 2009 redlantern Conference, Indianapolis, IN Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2009) K-16 Alliance and UAOA: Connecting guidance counselors and academic advisors. 2009 CTE Conference, Salt Lake City, UT Aiken-Wisniewski, S. & Sachse, T. (2009) Understanding the Utah model for comprehensive counseling & guidance. 2009 UAOA Conference, Midway, UT Bloom, J. & Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2011, 2009 & 2008). Have you ever thought about pursuing a doctorate? 2009 & 2008 NACADA Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX; Chicago, IL Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2008). Conducting research involving academic advising. 2008 NACADA Regional Conference, Park City, UT Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2008). Using change models to open and close the assessment loop in academic advising. 2008 NACADA Assessment Conference, San Diego, CA Aiken-Wisniewski, S. & Park, L. (2007). Can stinky cheese and melting icebergs offer a safe haven as change occurs on your campus? Using theoretical models to embrace change in academic advising. Accepted for pre-conference session at 2007 NACADA Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2007). The advisor as GPS for students, institution, and self. Invited Keynote Address for Utah Valley State University Annual Advising Conference, Heber, UT Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski 7
Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2007). Conducting research involving academic advising. 2007 NACADA Regional Conference, Phoenix, AZ Aiken-Wisniewski, S. & Park, L. (2006). The assessment cycle: Identifying what to assess, developing tools, and implementing change. Invited for Pre-Conference of 2006 NACADA National Conference, Indianapolis, IN Buck, J., Aiken-Wisniewski, S, & Robbins, R. (2006) Conducting research for academic advising. 2006 NACADA National Conference, Indianapolis, IN Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2006). Assessment of academic advising: A working model. 2006 International Assessment and Retention Conference, Phoenix, AZ Aiken-Wisniewski, S. & McLelland, S. (2006). Traveling a new road: Advising non-traditional women. 2006 NACADA Region Ten Conference, Albuquerque, NM & 2006 UAOA Conf, Park City, UT Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2006). Conducting research involving academic advising. 2006 NACADA Regional Conference, Albuquerque, NM Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2006). Advisor outcomes: Anchoring assessment in the advisor. Plenary Session for 2006 NACADA Assessment Institute, Clearwater, FL Aiken-Wisniewski & Park. L. (2005). Taking Assessment to the Next Level. Invited presentation for 2005 National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) National Conference, Las Vegas, NV Buck, J., Robbins, R. & Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2005). Conducting research for academic advising. 2005 NACADA National Conference, Las Vegas, NV Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2005). Manuscript submission for the NACADA Journal. 2005 NACADA Region Ten Conference, Denver, CO Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2005). Conducting research for academic advising. 2005 NACADA Region Ten Conference, Denver, CO Aiken-Wisniewski, S. & Park, L. (2004). Developing an outcomes assessments in your advising center. Invited presentation for 2004 NACADA National Conference, Cincinnati, OH Buck, J., Robbins, R. & Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2004). Conducting research for academic advising. 2004 NACADA National Conference, Cincinnati, OH Aiken-Wisniewski, S. & Leckie, L. (2004). Developing a proposal and presentation for a professional conference. 2004 NACADA Region Ten Conference, St. George, UT Aiken-Wisniewski, S. & Park, L. (2002 & 2003). Outcomes assessment: Beyond the satisfaction survey. 2002 Utah Advising & Orientation Conference in Park City, UT; 2003 NACADA Region Ten Conference in Sedona, AZ; and 2003 NACADA National Conference, Dallas, TX Aiken-Wisniewski, S., Allen, C., Willener, J., Morphet, C., & Meyer, C. (2002). The journey of an academic advisement center through outcome assessment. 2002 NACADA National Conference, Salt Lake City, UT Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (2001). Would Einstein know the date to withdraw? 2001 Utah Advising & Orientation Conference in Park City, UT; 2001 NACADA Region Ten Conference in Durango, CO; and 2002 NACADA National Conference in Salt Lake City, UT Aiken-Wisniewski, S. & Singleton, A. (2001). Academic advising module for a first year experience program. 2001 First Year Experience National Conference, Columbia, SC Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski 8
Aiken-Wisniewski, S. & Smith, S. (2000). Myers Briggs Type Indicator in Higher Education. 2000 Utah Advising and Orientation Conference in Park City, UT Aiken-Wisniewski, S. & Kruse, D. (1999). The undecided freshman on probation: Strategies for success. 1999 NACADA National, Denver, CO Aiken-Wisniewski S. & McKenzie, D. (1998). Designing your major: Interdisciplinary Studies. 1998 NACADA National Conference in San Diego, CA Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (1997). Peer encouragement program: Working with probation students. 1997 NACADA Regional, Salt Lake City, UT Aiken-Wisniewski, S. & Delgadillo, L. (1997). The freshman year center: Advising and more. 1997 NACADA Regional, Salt Lake City, UT Aiken-Wisniewski, S. & Irwin, M. (1996). A pioneering program for major exploration. 1996 NACADA Regional, Phoenix, AZ Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (1990). Academic advisement: Who does what to whom when. 1990 NASPA Regional Conference, Mt. Hood, OR Arbuckle, J. & Aiken-Wisniewski, S. (1990). Advisor handbook: Saying it in 100 words or less. 1990 NACADA National Conference, Anaheim, CA Aiken-Wisniewski, S. & Arbuckle, J. (1990). Peer advisor: Link between students and administrators. 1990 NACADA Regional Conference, Scottsdale, AZ CERTIFICATIONS Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI): Certified in 1996 for Form G; certified in 2004 on Form M & Q; currently pursuing Master Practitioner status Strong Interest Inventory: Certified in 1998 SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY - University of Utah & Weber State University December 2012: Internal reviewer for Graduate School Review for Department of English. October 2012: Internal reviewer for LEAP Program Review and drafted recommendations. January 2012: Volunteer for Mock Interviews for Physical Therapy students November 2011: Presentation to Peer Advisors on Communication in Groups September 2011: Volunteer for U of U Advising Conference June 2011: Facilitated program on advising international students April 2011 to present: Supported development of Rio Tinto Sponsorship Program for College of Mines and Earth Sciences February 2011: Facilitated program to review Common Course Numbering Program November 2010: MBTI Interpretation for First Scholars Program September 2010: Keynote address for Mandatory Advising Kick-off at U of U August 2007 to 2010: State of Utah Commissioners Office, Utah K-16 Alliance: Sub-committee for Guidance, Counseling, and Academic Advising September 2009: Welcome for Annual Advising Conference at U of U August 2008: MBTI Interpretation for Student Leaders in David Eccles School of Business August 2007: Keynote address for LEAP Convocation May 2004 to 2007: Commencement and Graduation Committee March 2006: Roundtable facilitator at Utah Retention Symposium sponsored by Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) September 2005, February 2006, Feb. 2010: Organized Woman s Panel for Pre-med Undergraduate Women November 2005: Invited presentation at USHE Educated Person Conference Topic: Assessment and general education March 2005, 2004: Moderator for Panel at Preview Day Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski 9
January 2003 to Present: Member of USHE Articulation Committee April 2001: Selection Committee Member for Presidential Scholar June 2001: Chair of Selection Committee for Associate Provost for Enrollment Management Search Committee Member: o July 2013/Member: Assoc. Dean for David Eccles School of Business o September 2011/Chair: Director for Orientation and Leadership o May 2011/Member: Associate V.P. for Enrollment Management o September 2005: Registrar o March 2005 & 2007: Assistant Director of Orientation o June 2004: College Coordinator in College of Health Committee Membership University of Utah o UGS Portfolio Team/Student Success - Chair: 2013 o U of U Strategic Enrollment Management Student Success: 2012 to present (Presidential Appointment) o Undergraduate Council: 2002 to present o Harvesting Best Practices in Undergraduate Education Co-chair: 2011 to present Sub-committee on First Year Course for retention - exploratory o University Academic Advising Committee: 2002 to Present Co-Chair 2002-03 & 06-Present Co-Chair of Education and Development 2003 to 2006 Chair of Assessment Committee 2005 to Present Co-Chair - Sub-committee for Marketing and PR for Academic Advising (2012) o Transfer Advocacy Board: 2004 to 2008 Co-Chair since 2004-2008 o Virtual Doorway Committee: 2009 Co-chair o IT Portfolio Project Student Systems: 2008 to 2012 o Advisory Boards for LEAP, Pre-Med Advising, and Returning to The U of U o Enrollment Management Committee: 2003 to 2012 o Student Retention and Assessment Committee: 2006 to 2011 o Student Commission: 2002 to Present o Student Affairs Action Coalition: 2008-2009 (co-chair of sub-committee) o President s Council on the Status Of Women: 2007 to 2011 o Monson Essay Prize Committee: 2004 to 2007 o Jan Frost LEAP Award Selection Committee: 2005 & 2006 o LEAP Peer Advisor Scholarships Committee: 2006 to 2012 Chair 2008 & 2009 & 2012 o Bachelor s of Undergraduate Studies Proposal Review Committee: 2010 to 2013 Committee Membership - Weber State University o Deans Council: 2000 to 2002 o Curriculum & General Ed Committee: 2000 to 2002 o Academic Advisement Advisory Committee: 1999 to 2002 o Administrative Systems Users Group: 1999 to 2002 o Enrollment Directors Group: 1999 to 2002 Chair in 2001 o General Studies Convocation Committee: 1999 to 2002 o WSU Website Enhancement Committee: 2001 to 2002 o WSU representative to USHE committee for ADVISE UTAH site: 2000 to 2002 o Early Access Advisory Council: 1999 to 2002 o Enrollment Task Force: 1999 to 2002 SERVICE TO College of Education & Educational Leadership & Policy Dept January 2013: Assisted 1 student with writing of integrated paper (2 nd draft) February 2012: Assisted 2 students with writing of integrated papers (2 nd draft) December 2011: February 2012: Wrote 27 letters of recommendations for 7 students applying to doctoral programs. December 2011: Assisted 3 students with writing of integrated papers (idea generation and first draft review). Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski 10
March 2011: Recruitment Activity for ELP Master s Program at NASPA Conference August 2010: Speaker at Orientation for incoming M.Ed. students in ELP. March 2010: Reader for Integrated Paper Requirement for Masters Students in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy. November 2008 & April 2009: Contributor to ELP Master s (Student Affairs) Professional Seminar. Topic: Career path and recommendations for new professionals. January 2007 August 2008: Supervised internship for ELP Master s Students. Topic: September 2006 to August 2007: Educational Leadership & Policy (ELP) Student representative to College Appeal Committee September 2006: Participated in ELP Retention, Promotion, and Retention Process as student evaluator September 2006: Invited student speaker for College of Education Awards Luncheon, Topic: Relevance of Fellowship to My Educational Journey August 2006, 2005, 2004: Participated in Orientation of new ELP Master Students Topic: The library as a graduate student resource. October 2005: Invited panel member for University of Utah Careers in Student Affairs Day March 2005: Recruitment Activity for ELP Master s Program at NASPA Conference May 2004: Participated in Orientation for new ELP Doctoral Students SERVICE TO PROFESSION May 2013: Organizing a Common Reading Program for NACADA Region Ten Conference February 2012: Represented NACADA Board at NACADA Region Ten Conference November 2011: NACADA Webinar on Assessment October 2011: Facilitated 2011 NACADA Common Reading Program August 2011: Reviewed proposals for 2012 AERA Conference December 2010: Reviewed proposals for NACADA Regional Conference. October 2010: Co-facilitated Common Reading at 2010 NACADA Annual Conference. August 2010: Review proposals for 2010 National Students in Transition Conference. November 2009: Reviewed proposals for NACADA Research Award. September 2009: Reviewed proposals for the 2009 National Students in Transition Conference. June 2009: Organized Utah advisors for panel at K-12 Guidance & Counseling Conference to discuss academic advising in higher education. May 2009: Reviewed proposals for 2009 ASHE Annual Conference. March 2009: Evaluated research proposals for NACADA Research Award. August September 2008: Analyzed and coded transcripts for study conducted by NACADA Research Committee. May 2008: Facilitate focus group at NACADA Region Ten Conference to investigate how advisors view research within academic advising. April 2007: Evaluated research proposals for NACADA Research Award. January 2007: Invited faculty for 2007 NACADA Assessment Institute Instruction included learning outcomes, measurement of outcomes, and change models. February 2006: Invited faculty for 2006 NACADA Assessment Institute. November 2005: Evaluated research proposals for NACADA Research Award. October 2005: Panel member to discuss collaboration between academic and student affairs, U of U Student Affairs Retreat, Snowbird, UT June 2005: Participated in Utah High School Counselors Conference with Utah System of Higher Education Commissioners Office Personnel. March 2005: Committee member for 2005 NACADA Region Ten Conference in Denver, CO May 2004: Panel on Student Completion Strategies at Utah AACRAO Conference in Salt Lake City, UT. May 2004: Promoted NACADA at Arizona Academic Advising Conference in Tucson, AZ March 2004: Coordinated Committee for 2004 NACADA Region Ten Conf in St. George, UT October 2003: Panel member for Residence Hall Conference to Discuss Careers In Student Affairs in Salt Lake City, UT February 2003: Coordinated Committee for 2003 NACADA Region Ten Conf in Sedona, AZ February 2003: Reviewed Proposals for 2003 NACADA National Conference in Dallas, TX Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski 11
May 2002: Coordinated Conference Committee for 2002 Utah Advising and Orientation Assn. May 2001: Conference Committee Member for 2001 Utah Advising and Orientation Conference SERVICE TO COMMUNITY November 2011 & April 2012: Assisted with induction for Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society August 2010: Hosted Greek Scholar for Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy November 2009: Assisted with induction for Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society August 2008: Facilitated MBTI for student leadership in the David Eccles School of Business July 2008: Contributed article to Daily Utah Chronicle on Student Success August 2006: Contributor to KSL Radio Broadcast on Student Choice of Major December 2005: Participated in Holiday Gift Program for Road Home, Salt Lake City, UT October 2005, 2004: Participated in Pathways Conference (Girl Scouts) to Encourage August 2005: Interviewed by KSL for Closer Look - Technology on campus for students to use March 2005: Presentation to Horizonte Alternative School on Higher Education Attendance August 2004: Invited guest for KUER Call-in Radio Program on Paying for College PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS (Membership and Service) American Educational Research Association: 2006 present member 2010 Chair for Roundtable presentation at Annual Conference 2009, 2011, 2012, & 2013 Annual Conference Proposal Reviewer Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE): 2003 present member 2009, 2010, 2012 Annual Conference Proposal Reviewer National Academic Advising Association (NACADA): 1989 present member Conference Chair: 2013 NACADA Annual Conference in Salt Lake City Region Ten Representative Elect: 2002-2004 Hospitality Committee Chair for NACADA National 2002 Conference in Salt Lake City Committee Member of NACADA Research Committee: 2004 present Common Readings Subcommittee: 2008 2010 Reviewer of Grant Award: 2008-2009, 2012-13 Faculty (invited) for NACADA Assessment Institute: 2006 to Present Faculty (invited) for 2012 Research Symposium: Las Vegas Member of NACADA Consultant Bureau Board: 2006 2008 Member of NACADA Task Force on Research: 2007 -- 2009 Board of Directors: Elected for 2007 2010 term Reviewer for Handbook on Academic Advising, 2 nd Edition: 2007 Assessment Advisory Board Chair: Appointed 2007 2009 and extended to 2010 National Association for Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA): 2004 present member 2013 - Applied to be co-editor for NASPA Journal About Women in Higher Education 2010-2013 Member of Editorial Board for Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice (JSARP) 2009-2011 Scholarship Representative for Women in Student Affairs (WISA) KC 2011 Meal with a Mentor Program (Mentored two graduate students) 2010 Reviewer for Region 5 WISA KC Research Grant 2008, 2010, & 2011 Annual Conference Proposal Reviewer 2008 Volunteer for Western Regional Conference 2006 Region VI Proposal Reviewer American College Personnel Association (ACPA): 1996 to present member Utah Advising and Orientation Association (UAOA): 1989-1991; 1999 present member President and Conference Chair - 2002 Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski 12