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INTERNSHIPS AND OTHER NON-PAID RELEVANT EXPERIENCE SELECTED PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
Originally from Orlando, Florida Derrick Thomas began his involvement with student development issues as a Resident Assistant at the University of Central Florida. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science he continued his interest in higher education by completing a Master Degree in Student Personnel Services from Eastern Kentucky University. After graduation, he moved to Long Island, New York to work at SUNY Stony Brook. While there, Derrick served as the First Year Residential Experience Coordinator and taught classes on AIDS Peer Education and Student Leadership. As part of his life mission, Derrick works with social justice issues and AIDS education and risk reduction for underrepresented communities. Derrick has also worked as an Assistant Director of Chapter Development for the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. He also continues to develop workshops and training seminars as a Diversity Education Specialist. In his spare time, Derrick enjoys spending time with loved ones and friends, playing racquetball and tennis, enjoying cultural activities, and observing the political events in DC.
R. Derrick Thomas Contact Info
Work dynamically as a professional utilizing all earned degrees, special skills, and experiences in Student Personnel to be on the cutting edge of the profession by leading the way in contributions toward what is accepted as valid and taught as essential, and positively influence the lives of students.
MA: Student Personnel Services Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY May '98 BA: Political Science University of Central Florida Orlando, FL May '96 Special Skills
Developed Pro-Staff Mid Year Renewal Retreat for 40 residential life staff members - focused on creative renewal of Mind, Body, and Spirit. Collaborated with the Department of Student Union & Activities as a co-instructor of Theory & Practice in Student leadership (3 Credit Hours). Organized and established the model for the first EKU Student Life Diversity Week celebration that promoted diversity in the Residence Hall system. Designed and implemented original program series: EOCZones... Taking the First Step that allowed undergraduate residents at UCF to explore issues of “Diversity Comfort Zones” through educationally safe experiences.
Employer: APIC
Employer: AIA
Assistant Director, Chapter Development National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2001-2006 ¨ Coordinate student recruitment efforts for establishing new chapters in the Eastern United States ¨ Participate in National goal setting and implementation strategies ¨ Review and develop written materials to support Chapter Development Process ¨ Develop new leadership ideas and models for student involvement in the organization ¨ Represent the organization at National, Regional, and Local Conferences First Year
Residential Experience Coordinator SUNY
¨ Coordinate all departmental efforts for first year residential students ¨ Supervise the Assistant Coordinator and two student assistants ¨ Coordinate departmental presentations to high school students and guidance counselors who visit campus ¨ Design and distribute monthly “canned” programs and bulletin boards for 26 residence halls ¨ Supervise Welcome Wagon volunteer student staff of approximately 350 students during Fall Check-in ¨ Train student mentors and oversee Residential Mentor Program (BRIDGE) for first year students ¨ Coordinate residential tours during University Open House Weekends, Admitted Student Seminars, and Family Days Residence Hall Director SUNY - Stony Brook August ‘98 - Present ¨ Provide
administrative, programmatic, and student development aspects of a diverse
coeducational
¨ Select, train, and supervise seven student staff members ¨ Advise Residence Hall Legislature ¨ Adjudicate conduct cases as a Level 1 and Level 2 hearing officer ¨ Co-teach AIDS peer education program/courses ¨ Taught six-week seminar for newly hired Resident Assistants ¨ Serve on Divisional and Departmental Committees: Leadership, Public Relations Assistant Area Coordinator (Full-time position) Eastern Kentucky University August ‘96 - May ‘98 ¨ Administered living environment of a multi-hall area conducive to academic and personal growth for 1100 residents ¨ Facilitated the maintenance and judicial affairs for a co-educational living/learning environment that included Greek-letter organizations and summer conferences ¨ Responsible for: interviewing, hiring/firing, and training a student staff of 40 ¨ Assisted in the coordination/hiring and training of Professional Staff members (Pro-Staff Recruitment and Retention Committee) ¨ Advised Area Council and Pride Alliance ¨ Chaired the Student Life Cultural Diversity Committee - Collaborated with other University departments for programs and activities Resident Assistant University of Central Florida August ‘93 - May '96 ¨ Advised undergraduate peers for social, academic, and personal growth within a residence hall (110 beds) ¨ Served as a resource person, peer counselor, educational and social programmer, disciplinarian, and role model to residents within the building ¨ * EOCZones Program Series - Creator, Coordinator *
INTERNSHIPS AND OTHER NON-PAID RELEVANT EXPERIENCE SUNY - Stony Brook August ’00 – July ‘01 ¨ Instructor New RHD Seminar – Weekly supplemental training course for new hires ¨ Instructor Theory and Practice of Student Leadership (3 credit hours) ¨ Student Affairs Mid Year Staff Development Conference Planning Committee Eastern Kentucky University Undergraduate Admissions Office Spring ‘97 ¨ Evaluated admissions applications and conducted interviews of potential first year and transfer students ¨ Organized recruitment sessions at area community colleges and high schools Eastern Kentucky University Athletic Academic Advising Spring ‘97 ¨ Co-facilitated athletic study sessions for athletes with academic deficiencies ¨ Monitored academic progress of student athletes ¨ Assisted in the recruitment efforts for potential athletic scholarship recipients American College Personnel Association (ACPA) ¨ Standing Committee for Multicultural Affairs ‘98—Present ¨ Standing Committee of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Awareness - Directorate Member ‘99—Present NASPA/SACSA New Professional’s Institute Class of ‘96
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS North Eastern
Association of College and University Housing Officers Annual Conference
‘00
University at Stony Brook Professional Development Presentation Series Hate Speech or
Free Speech: You Decide – Fall ’99
Office of Diversity
and Affirmative Action Fourth Annual Diversity Conference
Kentucky Association
of Blacks in Higher Education Annual Conference ‘98
American College
Personnel Association Annual Convention ‘98
South Eastern
Association of Housing Officers Annual Conference
Back to Basics:
The ABCs of Diversity
Kentucky Association
of Housing Officers Annual Conference
31st National
Conference on Student Services
Eileen Vasquez, Director, Chapter Relations
Chris Taylor, Coordinator for Rights
& Responsibilities
Dr. Dallas W. Bauman III, Assistant
Vice President for Campus Residences
Cheryl Chambers, Assistant Dean
Lonnie Randolph Jr., Claim Supervisor
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