Dr. Mymique Y.

Baxter
202 Valley Street Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 420-7748
mymique.baxter@mnsu.edu
Principal Licensure E-folio: mymiquebaxter.weebly.com

College of Education – Student Relations Coordinator

Armstrong Hall 117
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN 56001
Office: (507) 389-5442

Objective:
My career objective is to promote student success in an administrative role through a
rewarding, full-time leadership position. As an administrative leader I will utilize my
leadership skill sets and creative abilities to foster academic excellence and personal
success. I hope to do this by working through a lens of racial equity and professional
development for staff that is focused on student success.

Education:
Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
 Doctor of Education (Ed. D.) – Educational Leadership, December 2015
 Specialist degree in Educational Administration, July 2008
 Master of Arts in Teaching, December 2003
 Master of Science in Environmental Science, December 2000

Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL

 Bachelor of Science in Animal and Poultry Sciences, May 1993

Other Skills and Trainings:

 Technology
o MS Office, SIMS, ISRS, Starfish, Filemaker Pro, TK20, Scholarship
Finder/AcademicWorks, Navigator, E-Portfolio, Pass-Port, Hobsons

 Higher Education-specific trainings

o AVID Higher Education, Courageous Conversations Summit I & II,
Beyond Diversity I & II, Minneapolis Public Schools Leadership
Academy, Ruffalo Noel Levitz (Recruitment Management), Equity in
Higher Education (Heather Hackman), Culturally Responsive Teaching,
edTPA
Licensure(s):
 State of Minnesota Department of Education
Science 5-8 and Life Sciences 9-12 (Full-time)
File Folder Number: 411112
Expiration Date: June 30, 2018 (Extended to 2019 by MDE)

 K-12 Administrative Principal Licensure

File Folder Number: 411112
Expiration Date: June 30, 2019

K-12 Administrative Internship: (mymiquebaxter.weebly.com)

 Bridges Community School, Mankato, MN
 Mankato Area K-6 Summer School Administrator
 North Community High School, Minneapolis MN
 Prairie Winds Middle School, Mankato, MN
 Rosa Parks Elementary School, Mankato, MN

Community Leadership:
 Boys & Girls Club of Mankato Operational Board, 2017 – Present
 Greater Mankato Diversity Council “Write on Race to be Right on Race”, 2016-
Present
 YMCA Board of Directors, 2016-Present
 The Holy Christian Church Mankato Leadership Team, 2007-Present

Employment History:
Student Relations Coordinator & Professional Education Program Coordinator
College of Education - Minnesota State University, Mankato
August 2010 - Present
 Direct, supervise and oversee the COE Academic Advising Office, creating
and/or revising COE policy and procedures for the office and maintain a
computerized data management system to tract student contact.
 Coordinate the COE admissions and orientation to Professional Education.
 Manage and supervise new and transfer student orientation and registration.
 Provide academic advising, advice, mentoring and counseling to assist students in
meeting their academic and career goals in addition to assisting students with
academic and financial aid appeals.
 Monitor student Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAPs), academic warning,
probation and reinstatement.
 Advise and assist COE faculty and staff in the application of university and
college policy, procedures and services.
 Member of COE Leadership Council
 Chair of the Advisory Board for the COE Policy, Procedure, and Review Board.
 Chair the COE undergraduate scholarship work group.
 Assist Admissions with student recruitment. Assist New Student and Family
Programs with student retention. Lead COE efforts with student recruitment and
retention with special attention given to recruitment and retention of students of
color. Documented work and collaborations with Teachers of Tomorrow (ToT)
and the Black Intelligent Gentlemen (B.I.G.) programs.
Adjunct Faculty - First Year Experience Instructor (FYEX)
Fall 2015, 2016 & 2017
Academic Affairs - Minnesota State University, Mankato
Course Goals:
 To promote further development of student success skills, such as reading, writing
and speaking; help students gain intellectual confidence; build in the expectation
of academic success; and to provide assistance in making the transition to the
University.

Student Learning Outcomes:

 Experience higher personal expectations of his/her ability to meaningfully
participate in academic life;
 Define and give examples of critical thinking;
 Interact with other students regarding academic matters;
 Affirm that careful thinking is an important aspect of the educational process;
 Make a comfortable transition to college life.

Adjunct Faculty – Minnesota Teacher Licensure Basic Skills

College of Education - Minnesota State University, Mankato
August 2013 – December 2016
Course Goals:
 Develop and enhance study skills
 Improve time management skills
 Enhance understanding of test performance characteristics and scoring scale
 Assist students in their preparation to take/retake MTLE/ACT/SAT tests

Student Learning Outcomes:

 Passing scores on standardized basic skills tests

K-6 Summer School Administrator – Mankato Area Public Schools (ISD 77)
March 2010 - August 2010
 Hired summer staff, and managed summer school budget
 Designed program plan administered and supervised professional development
 Supervised the daily operation for all summer school sites in MAPS
 Managed adjustments to class lists and staffing prior to first day of classes
 Monitored daily attendance and program budget
 Initiated continuous communication with parents throughout the process
 Managed relevant student and/or staff issues on a daily basis
 Administered program evaluations and staff assessments
 Development of final evaluation and report for presentation to the school board
Media Specialist – Dakota Meadows Middle School - (ISD 77)
January 2010 - June 2010
 Planned and administered the school's library media program
 Website administrator for the school
 Provided instruction in library research skills to students, staff and faculty
 Managed library media center material, facilities, and equipment
 Managed the school-wide library media computerized patron system
 Assisted teachers in finding materials needed to plan classroom lessons
 Assisted staff with media equipment and other teaching tools
 Checked books in and out, shelved books, and processed new materials
 Ordered books and other learning resources
 Coordinated services and resources in the media center

Jumpstart Program Coordinator – Minnesota State University, Mankato

July 2007-August 2009
 Managed recruitment and selection of underrepresented students for national
grant funded literacy program
 Supervised approximately fifty work-study students and volunteers
 Facilitated Jumpstart training series for student staff and program volunteers
 Taught cross cultural communications and multicultural diversity curriculum to
college students
 Provided coaching and feedback to Corps Members based on site observations
 Ensured sites meet federal requirements of Jumpstart Quality Standards
 Provided Corps Members with systematic supervision and support while
providing consistent and responsive communication
 Managed Corps Member files to AmeriCorps and/or Grantee specifications
 Prepared and submitted reports on site fiscal and programmatic performance
 Observed Jumpstart sessions to monitor the quality of interactions between Corps
members and children, and the implementation of planned curriculum
 Cultivated and managed campus relations to ensure sustainability and success of
the program on campus

Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) – Travel Agent/Accounting Assistant

November 2004 – July 2007
 Accounting assistant worked with airline and hotel reservations systems
 Ensured quality on-line booking and ticketing of reservations
 Responded to e-mail inquiries regarding billing and travel-related issues
 Collaborated on the enhancement of web-site functionality
 Developed and participated in training and team building activities
 Participated in the hiring process for new positions and employees
May 2002 – January 2004 - Mankato Area Public Schools, ISD 77, Mankato, MN
 Enrichment Coordinator - Bridges Community School - 2002
 Structured Study Center - East High School - 2003
 Structured Study Center - Garfield Elementary – 2003-04
 Long Term Substitute Teacher - Garfield Elementary - 2004

Hydrologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

November 1997 – June 2001 - Staff Hydrologist (Southwest counties)
 Administered educational programs to promote the wise use, conservation, and
preservation of the State’s water resources.
 Interpreted State Water laws and their applications.
 Administered fines and citations for violations of the State’s water resource laws,
statutes and policies.
 Developed, coordinated and implemented environmental education projects and
tools.
 Created reports that included narratives, illustrations, and graphic displays.
 Communicated the division’s position on water related issues both verbally and in
writing.
 Provided technical assistance to general public and local units of government

Other Higher Education Experiences:

 Emergency Grant Advisor – 2017
 MSU Pan African Committee Member 2016 & 2017
 MSU Pan African Program Review 2015
 MSU & College of Education Search Committees (Co-Chair & Member)
 Military Science/ROTC Scholarship Review Team
 College of Education Elementary Education, Block 1 Supervision (edTPA)
 Homework Helpers (https://www.mnsu.edu/homeworkhelpers)
 Collaborative Grant Writing Experience
 Course Development – Critical Race Theory (Goal Area 5 & 9)
 Advocate for Student Wellness & Belonging (Academic, Residential & Financial)

Publications:
 Baxter, M. Y. (2000). Concentrations and forms of phosphorus in suspended
settleable solids and sediments collected from lake shetek, minnesota in 1994
(master’s thesis). Retrieved from Minnesota State University, Mankato Library
Catalog

 Baxter, M. Y. (2015). Ethnically diverse students and K-12 teacher preparation

programs: An analytical study of effective recruitment and retention strategies in
select midwest colleges and universities (Doctoral dissertation).
Retrieved from http://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/520
Conference Presentations:
 Spring 2014 – Noel-Levitz Regional Conference, Indianapolis, IN
Recruitment & Retention: Students of Color
 Spring 2015 – National Association for Professional Development Schools
(NAPDS) Conference, Atlanta, GA
 Spring 2017 – Hawaii International Conference on Education (HICE), Honolulu, HI

General Presentations:
 Spring 2017 – Equity – Staff Professional Development, Minneapolis North
Facilitators: Dr. Mymique Baxter & Dr. Naomi Taylor

Professional Memberships & Affiliations (past & present):

AACTE – American Association of Collages for Teacher Education
AERA – American Educational Research Association
NACADA – National Academic Advising Association
NAME – National Association for Multicultural Education
NCORE – National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education