Laura May Resume
Laura May Resume
Laura May Resume
EDUCATION
Salem State University Salem, MA Expected May 2018
Master of Education, Higher Education in Student Affairs
Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) New Britain, CT December 2015
Bachelor of Arts, English
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant for Student Activities Office, Boston University August 2017 present
Boston, MA
o Develop and facilitate programs and initiatives with respect to The Square, a four track leadership
structure for 400 undergraduate clubs and organizations recognized by Student Activities Office
o Advise 18 student organizations through event planning processes, goal setting, and university policies
o Support Student Involvement Board in the granting recognition of new student groups and reviewing
existing clubs and organizations
o Manage assessment initiatives for The Square of event and operational assessment for clubs,
organizations, and the Student Activities Resource Room
o Aid in supporting the Greek Life community and the staffing of events hosted by Campus Activities Board
Program Assistant for Commuter Student Engagement, Emmanuel College August 2017 present
Boston, MA
o Advise the Commuter Advisory Board in leadership development, recognition, and town hall meetings
o Develop mindful programming that fosters integration between residential and commuting populations
o Research best practices and current scholarship that aids in providing supportive services for commuters
o Oversee operations within commuter locker rentals and commuter lounge amenities
o Collaborate with the Office of Student Activities and Multicultural Programs in campus-wide efforts
ACUHO-I Graduate Intern, University of Delaware May 2017-July 2017
Newark, DE
o Facilitated developmental plans for 3 Resident Assistants in respect to Residence Life and Housings
domains of self-efficacy, intercultural competence, interpersonal skills, and community engagement
o Aided in the implementation of targeted social programming for 90 incoming first year undergraduate
students completing a Get Ahead pre-college program
o Participated in Professional Staff training on topics including student engagement, educational design,
assessment methods, teaching and learning principles, and co-curricular approaches to learning
Graduate Resident Director, Salem State University July 2016 July 2017
Salem, MA
o Participate in an on-call duty rotation for 6 residence halls to aid in crisis management
o Supervise, support, and evaluate a staff of 11 resident assistants, 3 Academic Mentors, and 15 Desk
Receptionists in a first year residence hall of 390 students
o Serve as a Conduct Hearing Officer to aid in student development and enforce campus policies
o Facilitate collaboration with a Faculty-in-Residence to support a Healthy Living and Wellness community
o Serve on Student Staff Training Committee for 180 undergraduate student staff members
Special Projects Manager for Residence Education, Westfield State University January 2016 July 2016
Westfield, MA
o Served on a professional staff on-call rotation for 9 residence halls
o Co-advised the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and provided support to the Hall Council program
o Served as Volunteer Chair and Community Outreach for NEACUHO Annual Conference 2016
o Managed the RHA budget of $20,000 for conferences, programming, incentives, and collaboration funding
o Developed monthly programming structured on learning outcomes and needs of campus community
o Assisted campus wide committees for Campus Bias Response, Fresh Check Day, and Selection Committee
lauracaseymay@gmail.com (860) 377 4503
119 East Main Street Jewett City, CT 06351
Senior Resident Assistant, CCSU August 2014 December 2015
New Britain, CT
o Supervised 150 students in a traditional style residence hall and 415 students in a suite style residence hall
o Aided in implementing a Sophomore Cohort Living Community, focusing on personal and professional
development through monthly targeted programs in collaboration with campus departments
o Mentored Hall Council Executive Board in conducting meetings, purchasing paperwork, and programming
Center for Advising and Career Exploration (CACE) Ambassador, CCSU June July 2014
New Britain, CT
o Assisted CACE professionals with Advising/Registration sessions for incoming students
o Collaborated with a CACE advisor during individual advising presentations
o Aided in registration, break-down, directions, escorting groups, and navigating course selection process
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Sexual Violence Prevention and Education presentation June 2016
Westfield State University New Student Orientation
o Presented during 10 summer orientation sessions on active bystander training, campus policies, and
prevention through discussion, values continuum exercises, and scenario case studies
NEACUHO Host Committee June 2016
Westfield State University Residential Life
o Collaborated among the Westfield and Springfield community to recruit vendors and donations towards the
Quarter Auction, an event that raised over $1,000 for the legacy fund and various scholarships
Presenter, Freshman Orientation August 2014, 2015
CCSU Residence Life and Department of Student Activities and Leadership Development
o Represented Residence Life by delivering a presentation focused on campus involvement, safety protocol,
and campus living expectations to incoming freshmen in compliance with Residence Life mission statement
Red Flag Campaign October 2014, 2015
CCSU Department of Student Activities/Leadership Development
o Created hall programming and discussions in alignment with bystander intervention, sexual assault
prevention, and safe dating education through a campus-wide collaborative campaign
CONFERENCES
Residential Curriculum Institute, hosted by ACPA October 2016
Tampa, FL
Entry Level Professionals Workshop, hosted by BACHA September 2016
Stonehill College Stonehill, MA
NEACUHO Annual 2016, hosted by ACUHO-I June 2016
Westfield State University Westfield, MA
S.A.L.T. Student Affairs Leaders of Tomorrow, hosted by NASPA November 2015
Manchester, NH
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS
o Microsoft Suite o Conduct Coordinator
o Google Applications o OrgSync
o Housing Adirondacks Software o 25Live
o Event Management Reservations o EventBrite