SARAH M.

VAUGHAN
sarah4994@gmail.com • (901) 634-1558 • sarah-vaughan.weebly.com
Achiever • Learner • Input • Intellection • Developer

EDUCATION
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC May 2018
Master of Education: Higher Education and Student Affairs | GPA: 4.0
Study Abroad: Buenos Aires, Argentina Mar. 2018
• Studied the history of the 1915 university reform movement and its legacies on Argentinian education
Elon University, Elon, NC May 2016
Bachelor of Science: Biology | Minor: Spanish | GPA: 3.75 | Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Undergraduate Research Thesis: Molecular Dynamics Feb. 2014-May 2016
• “Guardian of the Genome: Computational Modeling of p53 Interactions with S100B”
Study Abroad: Istanbul, Turkey Jan. 2013
• Learned about the history of the Ottoman Empire and Istanbul as a cultural and geographical crossroads

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
University of South Carolina; Columbia, SC
Preston Residential College, Graduate Assistant Aug. 2016-May 2018
• Advised the Preston Ambassadors, a group of 18 students that hosts social events for Preston
• Advised Y-IMPACT, a service organization that plans on and off campus service opportunities for Preston students
• Planned, executed, and assessed the fall and spring leadership weekends for 30 Preston student leaders
• Coordinated tours of Preston for 400-800 visitors during all Admissions Open House events
• Implemented programming in Preston Dining such as international nights
• Coordinated programs for faculty and staff Preston Associates to facilitate interaction between Associates and students
• Created and distributed the weekly Preston Times newsletter to over 300 students, faculty, and staff members
• Managed Preston Residential College official social media and assist in all marketing efforts
• Assisted in reviewing and scoring Housing applications for potential Preston residents
University of Delaware; Newark, DE
Office of New Student Orientation, NODA Intern Feb. 2017-Jul. 2017
• Co-supervised 20 Orientation Leaders and provided consistent performance feedback throughout the spring and summer
• Planned and implemented a 2-day leadership retreat for Orientation Leaders to foster awareness of self and others
• Co-facilitated Orientation Leader training by presenting information and facilitating team-building activities
• Helped execute 20 one-day Orientation sessions for 400-800 daily guests throughout the summer
• Presented information about UD and commuter resources to families of commuter students at each NSO session
• Planned and implemented Family Day and the end-of-summer Banquet for all NSO staff and Orientation Leaders

Elon University; Elon, NC

New Student and Transition Programs, Interim Coordinator Sept. 2015-Feb. 2016
• Organized and executed the schedule and programming for Elon’s spring opening for transfer and spring admit students
• Served as an on-campus liaison to plan check-in, Orientation sessions, and Orientation programs for spring opening
• Evaluated quantitative, qualitative, and benchmarking data from Fall 2015 Orientation to create an assessment report
• Supervised student staff during the execution of spring opening and Orientation programming

New Student Orientation

Coordinator Aug. 2014-Aug. 2015
• Provided developmental supervision for Head Staff, a team of 17 upperclassmen that oversaw 120+ Orientation Leaders
• Facilitated weekly Head Staff meetings and oversaw the Orientation Leader application, interview, and hiring process
• Co-facilitated a fall, spring, and summer retreat for Head Staff to promote team building and prepare for Orientation
• Assisted in planning the two-day spring opening & the fall Opening Weekend, a four-day intensive student Orientation
• Served as an on-campus liaison to coordinate Orientation programming in conjunction with various campus offices
• Co-led training sessions in the spring and fall for Orientation Leaders to foster leadership and teamwork skills
Coordinator-in-Training Oct. 2013-Aug. 2014
• Assisted in planning spring and summer Orientation Leader training and the spring and summer Head Staff retreats
• Assisted in planning Elon’s fall Opening Weekend, a four-day intensive student orientation
 SARAH M. VAUGHAN
sarah4994@gmail.com • (901) 634-1558 • sarah-vaughan.weebly.com
Achiever • Learner • Input • Intellection • Developer

PRACTICA AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

University 101 Programs, Graduate Leader, Columbia, SC Aug. 2017-Dec. 2017
• Co-instructed one sustainability-themed section of University 101, a class of 19 first-year students
• Developed a syllabus and unique lesson plans for two classes per week throughout the fall semester
• Assisted in grading assignments and providing feedback to help facilitate public speaking skills and academic growth

Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Practicum Student, Columbia, SC Mar. 2017-May 2017
• Organized and executed “Dive-In” lunches to promote conversations about diversity and inclusion between students,
faculty, and the university president
• Performed research on peer and aspirant institutions to learn more about diversity and inclusion efforts and to apply
similar programs and initiatives at the University of South Carolina
• Created a proposal for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the university’s Diversity Committee to encourage
more visible information about diversity on the university website and to expand retention and outreach efforts
• Served on the planning committee for Dear World @ UofSC, a photo-story project
• Participated in Welcome Table, a group that engages in open discussions about race relations in South Carolina

Career Center, Practicum Student, Columbia, SC Jan. 2017-Mar. 2017

• Supported the execution of CareerFest and the Science, Engineering & Technology Fair for over 1,000 attendees
• Assisted students with resumes/cover letters, major exploration, and job/internship searches in one-on-one appointments

LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT

Chi Sigma Alpha, Student Affairs Honor Society, Director of Member and Alumni Relations Mar. 2017-Apr. 2018
• Create and distribute a local chapter and national organization newsletter to members and alumni of Chi Sigma Alpha
• Update and maintain an extensive alumni database for the national and local Chi Sigma Alpha organization

Student Personnel Association (SPA), Orientation Director Nov. 2016-Dec. 2017

• Coordinated orientation for spring admits of the Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) program
• Selected, trained, and supported a group of 12 HESA Orientation Leaders to serve as contacts for new HESA students
• Planned and implemented a month of Weeks of Welcome events for students in the HESA program
• Assisted the HESA program coordinator in planning and executing academic orientation for new HESA students
• Matched “Spuddies,” first- and second-year mentorship pairs and coordinated official Spuddy events

Elon University Fraternity & Sorority Life Recruitment Evaluation Committee Sept. 2014-May 2015
• Offered advice to the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life about the structure of the recruitment process
• Researched recruitment efforts at peer and aspirant institutions to gain insight about Elon’s processes

PRESENTATION EXPERIENCE
• Building Values for a Better Leader, 2018, Student Leadership and Diversity Conference, Columbia, SC
• Motivating the Middle: What Student Leaders Can Do to Increase Member Participation, 2017, Student
Leadership and Diversity Conference, Columbia, SC
• In Orientation We Trust: Building an Effective Training, 2015, NODA Region VI Conference, Murray, KY
• Whatever it Takes: Moving Forward at Elon University, 2014, NODA Region VI Conference, Clemson, SC

SELECTED AWARDS AND HONORS

Chi Sigma Alpha, Student Affairs Honor Society
Elon University Lumen Prize: $15,000 research award granted to 15 select students
Omicron Delta Kappa: National Leadership Honor Society
Elon University Honors Fellow

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• FEMA Certifications: “Active Shooter: What You Can Do” and “Introduction to the Incident Command System for
Higher Education”
• Language: Advanced written and conversational spoken Spanish
• Technical: MailChimp, HootSuite, Slate