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Alexis Rutishauser has over 5 years of experience in higher education administration and student affairs. She holds a Master's degree in Higher Education Student Affairs and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology. Her experience includes assessment coordination, website design, international student support, and career advising. She has presented research at multiple institutions and held leadership roles in student government.

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Alexis Rutishauser has over 5 years of experience in higher education administration and student affairs. She holds a Master's degree in Higher Education Student Affairs and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology. Her experience includes assessment coordination, website design, international student support, and career advising. She has presented research at multiple institutions and held leadership roles in student government.

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Alexis R.

Rutishauser
[email protected] ● linkedin.com/in/alexis-rutishauser ● (847)668-5404

EDUCATION
Master of Education: Higher Education Student Affairs, Western Carolina University, USA May 2020

Bachelor of Arts: Sociology, University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, USA May 2018

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


Website Designer and Software Coordinator, Office of Assessment May 2020 – Present
• Collaborate with university marketing team and Director of Assessment to conceptualize and restructure
assessment webpage to fit with Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of College and
Schools (SACSCOC) standards and National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA)
transparency practices
• Construct and organize web content and visual imagery based on WCU branding guidelines and
expectations of assessment reporting in higher education
• Edit content to ensure readability by internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with assessment software implementation by configuring data for upload, populating data,
implementation planning, and pilot testing
• Maintain and improve SharePoint sites relating to institutional assessment and program/unit review

Graduate Assistant, Office of the Provost


Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC August 2019 – May 2020
• Provided administrative support for initiatives with academic affairs including, 2020 Undergraduate
Research Symposium and Department Head Workshops
• Improved record-keeping practices utilized by faculty to capture undergraduate research in digital
measures for institutional accreditation
• Communicated with department heads and deans to seek additional funding opportunities for
undergraduate research in under-represented areas
• Assisted with the pilot implementation of a new web-based management system for accreditation,
compliance reporting, assessment, and strategic planning
• Assisted with the completion of the institution’s comprehensive plan for assessment
• Served on Research Council task force to capture and assess faculty-mentored undergraduate research
activities
• Utilized Commission of College of the Southern Association of College and Schools (SACSCOC)
Standard 7 and 8 to engage in discussion about university assessment practices and resources

Graduate Coordinator, International Programs and Services


Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC May 2019 – August 2019
• Supported incoming international students in the on-boarding process
• Communicated directly with admissions to address early decision for Fall 2019 applicants
• Assisted with administrative tasks including record keeping for all student populations
• Provided peripheral assistance to all international students for all visa related issues
• Maintained records for visa holders and update same as required for all F and J visa holders
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• Monitored all international student services by providing information to all international students on
federal immigration rules and resources and services available for use
• Organized orientation programs and workshops by coordinating with campus student service providers
• Provided administrative support to international admission process and evaluated foreign credit to
provide individualized support for students
• Coordinated with faculty and staff members across departments and perform all duties as required

Graduate Intern, Graduate School


Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC January 2019 – May 2019
• Assisted with marketing and public relation strategies by updating social media, participating in Open
Houses for recruitment
• Collaborated with key stakeholders on the Communication Plan for prospective students
• Fulfilled administrative tasks to assist with office operations
• Participated in content creation for the Graduate School newsletters

Graduate Assistant, Center of Career and Professional Development


Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC August 2018 – May 2019
• Assisted in expediting opportunities to enhance student participation
• Supported day-to-day operations by fulfilling all administrative tasks for the Associate Director of the
Quality Enhancement program
• Advised students on resumes, cover letters, mock interviewing, major exploration, and career counseling
• Utilized assessment strategies to evaluate effectiveness by comparing student learning outcomes with
proposed goals and the overall student experience
• Managed several student workers by scheduling, conducting monthly meetings, and providing
opportunities for personal and professional development

Liberal Education America’s Promise Team Member, Office of the Provost


University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, Whitewater, WI December 2017 – July 2018
• Attended Liberal Education America’s Promise conferences to investigate High Impact Practices in
Higher Education
• Collaborated with administration, faculty, and students to produce several measurable changes that
promote student engagement and support services and resources
• Completed an action plan to provide an Annual Career Workshop for students in social fields

Peer Mentor, First Year Experience Office


University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, Whitewater, WI March 2015 – January 2018
• Co-instructed New Student Seminar course every Fall semester (course objectives including college
success skills, campus resources, cultural responsiveness, academic and social development, etc.)
• Organized bi-monthly learning community events for a group of 15+ students (events focused on
encouraging campus engagement, building effective personal/professional relationships, etc.)
• Conducted monthly check-in meetings with individual students to assess their needs for faculty/staff
support and/or campus resources

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OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
After-School Program Teacher, Walworth County After School Program
City of Whitewater, Whitewater, WI August 2015 – May 2018
• Programmed day-to-day activities for elementary students (k-5)
• Provided structured educational and recreational activities with 1-2 employees for a group of 20-30
students
• Attended monthly meetings with supervisor and 8+ employees to manage the integrity of the program

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Rutishauser, A. (2020). Historical and contemporary experiences of women at Western Carolina University.
Graduate Research Symposium 2020. Cullowhee, NC.
Rutishauser, A. (2020). Inclusive Leadership: A Bag of Tricks. Whee Lead Conference. Cullowhee, NC.
Rutishauser, A. (2019). Transferable skills for success. DegreePlus. Cullowhee, NC.
Rutishauser, A. (2019). Historical and contemporary experiences of women at Western Carolina University.
Graduate Research Symposium 2019. Cullowhee, NC.
Rutishauser, A. (2019). Transferable skills for success: Leadership. Whee Lead Conference. Cullowhee, NC.
Rutishauser, A. (2018). Transferable skills for success: Leadership. DegreePlus. Cullowhee, NC

SERVICE & MEMBERSHIPS


Western Carolina University:
University Scholarship Committee, Member 2019 – 2020
Chancellor’s Installment Committee, Member 2019 – 2020
University Research Council, Member 2019 – 2020
Graduate School Council, Member 2019 – 2020
Academic Assessment and Review Advisory Council, Member 2019 – 2020
Graduate Student Association, President 2019 – 2020
Student Government Association, Senator 2019 – 2020
Student Government Finance Committee, Member 2019 – 2020
Chancellor’s Leadership Committee, Member 2019 – 2020
International Programs and Services Scholarship Review Board, Member 2019 – 2020
Intercultural Affairs Advisory Board, Member 2018 – 2020

Professional Memberships:
Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA), Member 2019 – 2020
American College Personnel Association (ACPA), Member 2019 – 2020
American Association of University Women (AAUW), Member 2019 – 2020

CERTIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES


Hire Advantage Student Employment Certified 2019
Myer Briggs Inventory Certified 2019
Safe Zone Certified 2018
Care Zone Certified 2018
Research Ethics and Compliance Training (expires 2/2022) 2018

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Software Proficiencies:
• Microsoft Office Suite • OU Campus (Omniupdate)
• Google (Drive, Docs, Slides, Forms, • ENGAGE (Campus Labs)
Sheets) • JobCat (Simplicity)
• Blackboard Learn • Campaign Monitor
• GradesFirst (Student Success • Microsoft (OneDrive, Teams, Word, Excel,
Collaborative/Navigate) PowerPoint)
• Qualtrics

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS


6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team 2019
Crucial Conversations 2019
Career Exploration Counseling 2018

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Study, Fall 2018: Qualitative methods
• Conducted several interviews with currently enrolled undergraduates and alumni to discuss their
experiences as women at Western Carolina University
Research Study, Spring 2018: Quantitative methods
• Conducted surveys to assess hook up culture among students at University of Wisconsin at Whitewater

RESEARCH INTERESTS
• Career Exploration • Generation Z in Higher Education
• Social Justice • Student Involvement
• Best Practices that Promote Student Success • Leadership Development
• Diversity and Inclusion

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