MONA HICKS
Box 358222 – Station B
Nashville TN 37235 - 8222
615.322.8777(Office)
EXPERIENCE
STUDENT PROGRAMS/WOMEN’S CENTER
Senior Director and Athletic Liaison, Student Campus Events, October 2006 – Present
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Activities, Vanderbilt University, February 2004 – October 2006.
Supervise the Office of Student Activities, including the Vanderbilt Programming Board, staff and programs. Supervise the Sarratt Student Center & Student Life Center operations and activities, arts programs, and staff. Supervise the Office of Greek Life, including staff and programs. Supervise the Office of Student Organizations and Governance. Serve on the Student Athletics Management Team and Supervise the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program. Serve on the Title IX & Diversity Committee. Chair the Special Events Registration Committee. Chair the Division of Student Life Calendar Committee. Chair the Student Life Mission Statement Committee. Serve as the Division of Student Liaison to the Office of the Chancellor.
Senior Director, Student Activities, Vanderbilt University, August 2002 – January 2004.
Supervise the Sarratt Student Center operations and activities, arts programs, the Vanderbilt Programming Board and staff. Supervise the Office of Greek Life, including staff and programs. Supervise the Office of Student Organizations and Governance. Chair the Special Events Registration Committee. Chair the Division of Student Life Mission Committee. Chair the School Spirit Task Force. Serve as the Division of Student Liaison to the Office of the Chancellor.
Director, Student Activities & Women's Resource Center, Rice University, July 2000 – July 2002.
Supervise Assistant Director of Student Activities and responsibilities to the Rice Program Council, student organization and Orientation. Supervise Associate Director of Student Activities and Intramural Sports Coordinator and responsibilities to the Intramural Program, and the Club Sports Program and Funding Committee. Manage the Student Activities Budget of $250K and supervise the financial management of the Student Blanket Tax Organizations. Supervise Student Life Department Coordinator. Advise the student leadership and programming development of the Student Association, and support all Student Blanket Tax Organizations. Advise the student leadership and programming development of the Graduate Student Association, and oversee Graduate Student Orientation. Approve student-sponsored events using alcohol in compliance with the Rice University Alcohol Policy and serve on the Alcoholic Beverage Policy Advisory Committee. Oversee the use of campus facilities, fundraising/solicitation, and contractual agreements relative to all student organizations. Foster responsible and servant leadership among student leaders and facilitate the Annual Leadership Retreat and other educational leadership programs. Direct the budget management and fund development, staff supervision and program development of the Women’s Resource Center. Co-advise the student leadership and programming development of ADVANCE. Serve on various University committee appointments including the Ad Hoc Judicial Affairs Committee, and the HIV/AIDS Awareness Week Committee. Serve on the Rice Sallyport Magazine Editorial Board. Counsel and advise students.
Associate Director & Director of Women's Resource Center, Student Activities, Rice University, July 1998 – June 2000.
Supervised Assistant Director of Student Activities and responsibilities to the Rice Program Council, student organization and Orientation. Managed the Student Activities Budget of $150K and supervised the financial management of the Blanket Tax Organizations. Supervised Student Life Department Coordinator. Advised the student leadership and programming development of the Student Association, and supported all Blanket Tax Organizations. Advised the student leadership and programming development of the Graduate Student Association. Approved student-sponsored events using alcohol in compliance with the Rice University Alcohol Policy and served on the Alcoholic Beverage Policy Advisory Committee. Oversaw the use of campus facilities, fundraising/solicitation, and contractual agreements relative to all student organizations. Fostered responsible and servant leadership among student leaders and facilitated the Annual Leadership Retreat and other educational leadership programs. Coordinated the engineering, science and technology leadership program, Schlumberger Initiative for Women, funded by a $15,000 annual corporate grant. Directed the budget management and fund development, staff supervision and program development of the Women’s Resource Center. Co-advised the student leadership and programming development of ADVANCE. Served on various University committee appointments including the Ad Hoc Judicial Affairs Committee, and the HIV/AIDS Awareness Week Committee, and Rice University Women’s Commission. Counseled and advised students.
Assistant Director for Programs and Women's Resource Center, Student Center, Rice University, July 1995 - June 1998.
Advised student leaders at the student-run, Rice Coffeehouse, in continual development of operation, products, services, staff supervision, budget management and programs with a student staff of twenty. Successfully transformed a 5-year deficit operation to profitable. Created and coordinated the engineering, science and technology leadership program, Schlumberger Initiative for Women, funded by a $15,000 annual corporate grant. Established and directed the budget management and fund development, staff supervision and program development of the Women’s Resource Center. Coordinated the budget management and advised the student leadership of the Student Center Advisory Board, Rice Program Council, and ADVANCE. Implemented the first transition of the Student Center facilities reservation process to a computerized system. Developed and implemented special events in the Student Center complex. Served on various University committee appointments including the Orientation Steering Committee, Ad Hoc Judicial Affairs Committee, Student Affairs Professional Development Committee, University Health Fair Planning Committee, HIV/AIDS Awareness Week Committee, Unity through Diversity Week Committee and Rice University Women’s Commission. Counseled and advised students.
RESIDENCE LIFE
Resident Associate, Harry Clay Hanszen Residential College, Rice University, July 1996 – July 2002.
Assist the College Masters in supporting social, cultural and intellectual activities. Co-facilitate Orientation Week activities. Provide academic and personal counseling and leadership to college members. Provide developmental programming assisted by the Counseling Center and Health Education as well as other Student Affairs Departments. Assist the College Masters in crisis management including fire evacuation, student injuries, and legal assistance. Create Resident Associate Training Manual and Job Description.
House Director, Sigma Kappa Sorority Delta Sigma Chapter, Western Illinois University, Fall 1994 - Spring 1995.
Counseled, mentored, and served as a resource to all initiated members and new members. Served as a liaison between the undergraduate chapter and the sorority employees. Supervised the conduct of the house residents and maintenance of a healthy, cooperative living environment. Oversaw the administrative opening and closing of the house.
ACUHO-I Intern, Department of Housing and Residential Life, California Polytechnic State University, Summer 1994.
Assisted the Assistant Director of Housing and Residential Life on summer programs. Researched, co-established, and marketed Cal Poly's First - Year Experience Halls for Fall 1994. Served as Departmental liaison to the Upward Bound Program. Developed a departmental leadership manual and marketing strategy for the Multicultural House. Created an awareness resource guide for resident advisors on National Coming Out Day. Created a Departmental Intern Resource Manual.
FIPSE California State Universities (CSU) Housing Consortium, Contributor, California State Universities, Summer 1994.
Researched data and programs aimed at preventing AOD abuse on college campuses. Worked with 19 CSU Housing Departments to evaluate and recommend alcohol and other drug policies and programs. Co-authored the publication, Alcohol Abuse Concerns Among College Students.
LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Team Development Trainer, Rice Model Science Lab, c/o Rice University, August 1996 - Present.
Provide year-round support and team development training to highly structured residency program sponsored by the Rice University Center for Education. Facilitate a two-day retreat with residents to prepare them for team teaching in the urban classroom setting.
Leadership Development Facilitator, Lamar State College, Leadership Workshop, September 1999.
Facilitated a two-day training for Lamar State College student leaders on fundamentals of multicultural competence, learning & leadership styles, and vision development.
TEACHING
Instructor, Recreation and Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA) 490 Leadership Inc., Western Illinois University, Fall 1994.
Provided classroom training and instruction for students interested in enhancing their leadership skills and abilities.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Campus Programs
"Programming Basics: From the Engine to the Caboose," National Association for Campus Activities, South Central Region Leadership Academy 1996.
Career Planning
"Should I Stay or Should I Go," American College Personnel Association, National Convention 2000.
"Life After Field Consulting," Sigma Kappa Sorority, Chapter Consultant Training 1996.
"Leadership Academy Mentors: Opportunities for Professional Staff," National Association for
Campus Activities, South Central Regional Conference 1996.
"Making Our Own Way: Reflections on the First Post-Masters Year," American College Personnel Association, National Convention 1996.
Crisis Management
"When Crisis Strikes," Sigma Kappa Sorority, Chapter Consultant Training 1995.
Diversity Education
"Advocating Diversity and the Need for Cultural Exchange (ADVANCE): A Model Program for Peer Cultural Competency," National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education 2001.
"Schlumberger Initiative for Women: Bridging Academics & Student Affairs," ACPA/NASPA
National Convention 1997.
"Leadership Styles and Organizational Development in Ethnic and International Student Groups," American College Personnel Association, National Convention 1995.
Leadership
“Exploring Leadership: How to Develop a Comprehensive Leadership Program,” National Association for Campus Activities South Central Regional Conference 2000.
"Oh, The Places You'll Grow," National Association for Campus Activities South Central Region
Leadership Academy 1997.
"Leadership in a Diverse Environment," University of Houston - Downtown, Student Leadership
Conference 1996.
Peer Education
“Reflect, Rejuvenate, Recommit: Peer Education Programs on Student Health,” National Orientation Directors Association November 1999.
Professional Leadership
“Women in Student Affairs: Equity, Leadership, Paradox, and Feminist Practice,” American College Personnel Association 2004.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
Opening Celebration Coordinator, National Convention 2005.
Director, Core Council for Outreach & Advocacy July 2002 – April 2004.
Personnel Committee 2003 – 2004.
Executive Council 2000 – 2004.
National Task Force on Inclusion 2001 - 2002.
Chair, Standing Committee for Women 2000 – 2002.
National Convention Program Committee 1997.
Standing Committee on Women Directorate March 1997- 2000.
Commission on Multicultural Affairs March 1994 - Present.
National Association for Campus Activities (NACA)
National Scholarship Committee August 2001 – August 2005.
National Graduate Intern Selection Committee August 2001 – 2002.
Conference Coordinator – South Central Region November 1999 – November 2000.
Conference Committee, Marketplace Coordinator – South Central Region November 1998 – November 1999.
Conference Committee, Volunteer Coordinator - South Central Region May 1998 – November 1998.
Advanced Leaders Coordinator - South Central Region May 1997-June 1998.
National Convention, Convention Kick-Off Coordinator October 1997 - February 1998.
National Convention, Exhibit Hall Committee February 1998.
Conference Committee, Resource Center Coordinator - South Central Region May 1997 - November 1997.
Leadership Academy Coordinator - South Central Region May 1996 - June 1997.
National Convention, Convention Kick-Off Coordinator October 1996 - February 1997.
National Convention, Exhibit Hall Committee February 1997.
Conference Committee, Host School Coordinator - South Central Region February - October 1996.
National Convention, Exhibit Hall Committee February 1996.
National Convention, Showcase Selection Committee November 1995 - February 1996.
Leadership Academy Coordinator-Elect - South Central Region November 1995 - May 1996.
Conference Committee, Facilities Coordinator - South Central Region August - October 1995.
PUBLICATION
FIPSE: California State Universities. 1996. Alcohol Abuse Concerns Among College Students.
(Chapter on African American Students).
AWARDS AND HONORS
Student Government Association Administrator of the Year, Vanderbilt University 2003.
Women's Resource Center IMPACT Award, Rice University 2003.
San Jacinto Girl Scout Community Walnut Award 2002.
Esther Lloyd Jones Service Award, American College Personnel Association 2002.
Student Association Mentor Recognition Award, Rice University 2001.
Graduate Student Association Faculty/Staff Service Award, Rice University 2000.
Women's Resource Center IMPACT Award, Rice University 1998, 2003.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Cumberland Valley Girl Scouts Young Women’s Leadership Summit Advisory Board.
Bethel World Outreach Center, Children’s Ministry.
Vice President, V & W Permits, Inc. 1998 – 2002.
Task Force Chair, Greater Houston Women’s Foundation, Grant Committee 2000 - 2002.
San Jacinto Girl Scout Engineering Science & Technology Day Planning Committee 2000 - 2002.
Mentor, Mentors & Students, Jeff Davis High School 1995 – 1998.
Digital Eve Houston 2001 - 2002.
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Education, Higher Education, Leadership & Policy, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, Anticipated May 2008.
Masters of Science, College Student Personnel, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, May 1995.
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Saint Edwards University, Austin, Texas, May 1993.