MARY G. ROBINSON ROLAND EDUCATION: 2003: Ph.D. University of Tennessee, Education, Educational Psychology 1998: M.S. University of Tennessee, Leadership Studies, Educational Leadership 1989: B.S. University of Tennessee, Industrial Education, Technology and Adult Education PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: University of Tennessee, Chattanooga 2015-present: Director, Center for College and Student Success manages the operation of campus student success initiatives. Guide and supervise student success staff including campus collaboration with the Supplemental Instruction program, day and evening tutoring programs for the campus, study skills, and data assessment. Teaching experience: tutor training course for CCSS and campus. Co-executive sponsor of Tutor.com leadership team. Serve on campus search committees, member of certification committee of national organization, and present at national and regional conferences. University of Tennessee, Chattanooga 2009-2015: Director, Center for Advisement and Student Success managed the budgets and the operation of the office. Guided and supervised the staff which included the following direct reports: assistant director of the professional academic advisors, complete college advisor, tutor coordinators, supplemental instruction program, and the administrative assistant. Conducted teaching and training workshops. Developed materials, including curriculum for orientation, freshmen courses and brochures, and administrator of website for the department. Chaired search committees, served on campus committees, and presented at national conferences. Supervised the project director of the Student Support Services grant program. University of Tennessee, Chattanooga 2005-2009: Director, Student Success Center connected students with essential services and programs that facilitated their success at the university. Assisted students in seeking solutions to diverse issues, problems, and concerns. Linked services through offices such as the Counseling and Career Planning Center, Advisement and Retention, Student Support Services, Tutoring, and academic administrative offices. University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2002-2005: Advisor II, Student Services Center in the College of Education, Health & Human Sciences, (50% time 2002-2003). Advised undergraduate and graduate students. Assisted with academic problems, personal problems, and made campus referrals. Conducted orientation-training workshops for students in Knoxville and Nashville. Coordinated workshop for taking standardized tests. Coordinated the college s undergraduate recruitment activities. Advisor to college s student organization. Supervised secretary and work-study students. 1994-2002: Advisor, Advising Center in the College of Education, (50% time 1998-2002), Advised students pursuing majors in both College of Education and Arts & Sciences. Assisted with academic and personal problems from orientation to graduation. Coordinated the college s undergraduate recruitment activities. Advisor to college s student organization. Supervised secretary. OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES: 2003: Internship, Human Resources, projects in the areas of Training and Development (co-facilitated a class, e-learning evaluation model, and evaluated new employee orientation classes), Benefits and Retirement (Leadership Institute, workman s comp, and tax deferment), Compensation (job evaluations and appeals), and Employment (application process for full-time and temporary positions and department referrals).
1999: Practicum, Diversity Resources, Study of hiring practices at the University of Tennessee in administrative positions and professorships with an emphasis on women and African Americans. 2 1999: Graduate Assistant, Academic Affairs, Coordinator of African American Achievers Scholarship program. Advised students, monitored academic progress, and assisted with weekly seminars. Editor of newsletter. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: Robinson, M. G. (2003). The relationship between self-directed learning readiness and resilience among graduate students. Educational Psychology and Counseling Department, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Instructor, Fundamentals of Peer Tutor Training, UTC, 2016, 2015. Fundamentals of Tutor Training is designed to provide students with best practices for tutoring, strategies for implementing independent learning, and the opportunity to earn tutor certification. Instructor, The UTC Experience, UTC, 2010, 2009. The UTC Experience is designed to integrate students into the academic community and the nature and purpose of a college education, expectations for academic success, academic resources and opportunities, learning beyond the classroom, and special emphasis on academic and career planning. Instructor, Freshman Seminar, UTC, 2008, 2007, 2006. Freshman Seminar is designed to help students transition from high school to college, to facilitate students integration into their academic and student life, to develop academic practices, and to provide students with the opportunity to explore academic and career options at UTC. Instructor, Principles of Effective Study, UTC, 2009, 2008, 2007. A seminar designed for the integration of students into the academic community. Instructor, Department of First Year Studies, UTK, 2004, 1999. A seminar designed for the integration of students into the academic community. Guest Lecturer, Academic Tips Guest Lecturer for Freshman Seminar 101 undergraduate classes, UTC, Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008. Guest Lecturer, Study Skills Guest Lecturer for Sociology Study Skills 199 undergraduate class, UTC, Fall 2005-Fall 2009. Guest Lecturer, What Can Student Services Personnel Do to Encourage the Recruitment/Retention of Minority Students? Guest lecturer for a two-hour session for Educational Administration & Policy Studies 574 graduate class, UTK, September 2003, September 2004. Guest Lecturer, Self-Directed Learning Research Group Guest lecturer for Characteristics of Adult Learners 525 graduate class, UTK, Spring 2002, 2003. PUBLICATION: Stockdale, S. L., Fogerson, D. L., Robinson, M. R., & Walker, K. (2003). The self-directed learning literature: A more inclusive look. In H. B. Long & Associates (Eds.), Current developments in e-learning & self-directed learning [CD]. Boynton Beach, FL: Motorola University Press. Donaghy, R. C., Robinson, M. G., Wallace, A. H., & Brockett, R. G. (2004). A citation analysis of literature on
self-directed learning, International Journal of Self-Directed Learning, Volume 1, spring 2004. 3 PRESENTATIONS: Roland, M. & Hill, E. (2016). Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction at UTC. Presented at the 12 th Annual Association for the Tutoring Profession Conference, March 22, 2016. Chicago, IL. Roland, M. (2015). Four Touch Model and AIQ. Paper accepted for the National Symposium on Student Retention, November 2-4. Orlando, FL. Roland, M. (2015). Registration and Student Success presentations to parents at UTC s summer orientation program, June-August. Partridge, C. & Roland, M. (2015). What to Do When You Don t Win the Lottery: Education and Career Strategies for Today s Youth. Presented at Howard High School, April 29, 2015. Chattanooga, TN. Harden, D., Johnston, J., Roland, M., & Doney, M. Tutor Training Workshop: Certification Topics (2015). Presented at 11 th Annual Association for the Tutoring Profession Conference, March 29, 2015. San Francisco, CA. Harden, D., Roland, M., & Johnston, J. Tutor Training Workshop: Diversity Best Practices and Tutor Training Activities (2015). Presented at 11th Annual Association for the Tutoring Profession Conference, March 29, 2015. San Francisco, CA. Harden, D. & Roland, M. Certification Information Workshop (2015). Presented at 11th Annual Association for the Tutoring Profession Conference, March 29, 2015. San Francisco, CA. Roland, M. & Partridge, C. (2015). What to Do When You Don t Win the Lottery: Education and Career Strategies for African American Youth. Presented at National Association of African American Studies Conference, February 12, 2015. Baton Rouge, LA. Walling, R., Roland, M., Taylor, S., & McClellan, L. Diversity: Multiculturalism (2014). Presented at 10 th Annual Association for the Tutoring Profession Conference, March 23, 2014. Nashville, TN. Roland, M. Association for Tutoring Profession Certification (2014). Presented at 10th Annual Association for the Tutoring Profession Conference, March 23, 2014. Nashville, TN. How to Survive College Presentation to DREAMWork Nursing Diversity Program at UTC, July 16, 2013. Roland, M. (2012). Retention and Student Success programs, Center for Advisement and Student Success. Presented to UTC s Admissions Office Freshman Friday program, October 12, 2012. How to Survive College Presentation to DREAMWork Nursing Diversity Program at UTC, July 9, 2012. How to Survive College Presentation to DREAMWork Nursing Diversity Program at UTC, June 15, 2011 How to Survive College Presentation to current students in DREAMWork Nursing Diversity Program at UTC, March 8, 2011. Roland, M., Davis, A., Pierce, W., Handley, S. & Oates, S. The Race to Change Advisement at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga: A marathon at a sprinter s pace (2010). Presented at NACADA Region 3 Mid-South Regional Conference. Lexington, KY. Roland, M. (2010). Presented at Boys and Girls Club Youth Leadership Conference. Chattanooga, TN.
Bender, F., Davis, A. & Roland, M. Student Success Initiatives at UTC (2009). Presented at Tennessee College Access and Student Success Conference. Chattanooga, TN. 4 Roland, M. (2009). Presented to Kappa Delta Sorority on study skills. Characteristics of Successful Students Presentation to Fresh Life cohort at UTC, August 15, 2008. Student Success Center s Programs and Services at UTC Orientation Presentation to Freshman Seminar instructors, UTC, August 5, 2008. How to Survive College Presentation to DREAMWork Nursing Diversity Program at UTC, July 16, 2008. Academic resources on a college campus Presentation to Upward Bound Math & Science: PRISM prospective college students at UTC, June 18, 2008. About College Presentation for UTC Admissions to 7th grade students from Champion Middle School from Dekalb, Georgia at UTC, February 29, 2008. Time Management workshop for undergraduate students at UTC, February 23, 2007. LASSI interpretation workshop to Freshman Seminar at UTC, February 16, 2007. Characteristics of successful students presentation to Social Work Program at UTC, February 8, 2007. Time Management workshop to Residence Assistant program at UTC, September 28, 2006. Being successful in college presentation to Fresh Life cohort (incoming freshmen) at UTC, August 14, 2006. Another day, another A Study Habits workshop for the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority s Delta Academy program at the Alton Boys and Girls Club in Chattanooga, TN, April 2006. An Introduction to the Black Experience panelist for the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity s Black History program at UTC, February 2006. Academic Tips Workshop for undergraduate and graduate residence assistants in Housing at UTC, February 2006. Academic Tips workshop for undergraduate students at UTC Place, January 2006. Finals Study Marathon 2-3 day Program during final exams for undergraduate students at UTC, December 2005-April 2010. Time Management workshop for undergraduate students at UTC, October 2005. A Quantitative Content Analysis of the literature on Self- Direction: A more Inclusive View. Co-presented for a one-hour session for 16 th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Boynton Beach, FL, February 2002. A Citation Analysis of Literature on Self-Directed Learning. Co-presented for a one-hour session for 16 th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Boynton Beach, FL, February 2002. Reflections on a Critical Examination of the 2000 Handbook of Adult and Continuing Education. Co-presented for a one-hour session for the 50th Annual Conference of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Baltimore, MD, October 2001.
Academic Tips for Success in College. Two-hour workshop conducted at Roane State Community College, Oak Ridge, TN, October 1999. 5 Toastmaster s Training. Three-hour workshop conducted at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN for the office Student Speakers Bureau in Minority Student Affairs, March 1997. Milton, J. & Roland, M. A BET on Tomorrow. One-hour session conducted at Minority Student for Today Conference in San Antonio, TX, October 1996. Exploring Majors and Careers. Co-presented with college representatives at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN for Career Services, September 1994-2002. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE/The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga: Chair, Search Committee for Administrative Support Assistant III Chair, Search Committee for Tutor Coordinator Chair, Search Committee for Tutor Coordinator (evening program) Chair, Search Committee for Complete College Advisor and Undeclared Advisor Chair, Search Committee for Administrative Support Assistant III Chair, Search Committee for Tutor Coordinator Chair, Search Committee for Assistant Director Chair, Search Committee for Academic Advisor Chair, Search Committee for Learning Specialist Chair, Search Committee for Academic Advisors Chair, Search Committee for Temp Academic Advisor Chair, Search Committee for Term Tutor Coordinator Chair, Family Weekend Committee Member, Search Committee for Clery Act Coordinator Member, Search Committee for Research Data Analyst Member, Search Committee for Academic Advisors Member, Search Committee for IT Field Support Team Leader Member, Search Committee for Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Support Services Member, Advisory Committee for UTeaChattanooga STEM program Member, Student Retention Committee Member, Orientation Committee Member, Student Activities Committee Member, Student Development Programming Committee Member, Fresh Life Task Force Committee Member, Freshman Experience Task Force Member, Advisors Council UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE/The University of Tennessee, Knoxville: Chair, Search Committee for the Coordinator of Teacher Licensure Member, Search Committee for the Associate Director of Career Services Member, Search Committee for the Assistant Director of Career Services Member, Recruitment Advisory Committee Member, Commission for Blacks Member, Tennessee Legislative Black Caucus Higher Education Task Force Vice-President, Faculty Staff Association Advisor, Black Educators of Tomorrow PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
College Reading and Learning Association Association for the Tutoring Profession National Academic Advising Association American College Personnel Association Association on Higher Education and Disability National Association for Developmental Education American Association for Adult and Continuing Education American Educational Research Association Toastmasters International Societas Docta, Incorporated Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated 6 GRANTS: Roland, M. & Bender, F. (2011). Alliance of Women Philanthropists Peer Education Grant $7,000. Grant written to assign peer mentors (upperclassmen) to sections of the USTU 1250 course. Robinson, M. G. & George, T. G. (2005). Minority Intern Teacher Education Grant $34,500. Matching grant written to provide stipends and fee waivers for minority interns. Robinson, M. G. & George, T. G. (2004). Minority Intern Teacher Education Grant $31,500. Matching grant written to provide stipends and fee waivers for minority interns. Morgan, L. D. & Robinson, M. G. (1994). Learning Plus $3,000. Grant written to assist minority students pursuing teacher certification with tips for taking standardized tests. MATERIALS DEVELOPED Roland, M. (2016). Supplemental Instruction brochure. Center for College and Student Success, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, TN. Roland, M. (2010, 2012, 2013). Supplemental Instruction brochure. Center for Advisement and Student Success, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, TN. Roland, M.G. (2010, 2009, 2008). Student Planners. Student Success Center (2008) and Center for Advisement and Student Success, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, TN. Roland, M.G. (2010, 2009). Fall 2010 Success Series brochure. Center for Advisement and Student Success, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN. Robinson Roland, M.G. (2008, 2007). Fall 2008 Success Series brochure. Student Success Center, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN. Robinson, M.G. (2006). Fall 2006 Success Series brochure. Student Success Center, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN. Robinson, M.G. (1995, 2003). Black Educators of Tomorrow brochure. College of Education, Health & Human Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Robinson, M.G. & Vardaman, P. J. (Eds.). (1999). Our Voice newsletter. Academic Affairs, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. AWARDS AND HONORS:
University of Tennessee Service Award (30 years) University of Tennessee Staff Development Award University of Tennessee Graduate Fellowship Public Service Sorority Fellowship Lori-Mayer Women s Graduate Fellowship Gene Oliver Memorial Scholarship Leadership Chattanooga UT Leadership Institute 7
REFERENCES: Dr. Nancy Badger, Executive Director Counseling Services 1526 Webb University Center Norfolk, Virginia 23529 757-683-4401 (office) nbadger@odu.edu 8 Tammi Brown Small, Associate Director Haslam College of Business Undergraduate Programs University of Tennessee 453 Haslam Business Building Knoxville, TN 37996 (865) 974-5096 Tammi-Brown@utk.edu Joann Jeter, Assistant Director Job Location and Development Center for Career Development University of Tennessee Student Union Level 2 Knoxville, TN 37996 (865) 974-2154 jjeter@utk.edu Revised August 15, 2016