Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Accomplishments

Affiliations

Certification

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Hi, I’m

LaPari S. Morant

Macon,MS

Summary

Relationship-driven higher education professional focused on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture and structured, supportive environments. Excellent disciplinarian with compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving behavior issues. Skilled in overseeing daily activities and planning special events.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

East Mississippi Community College

Assoc. Dean of Students, Dir. of Housing, Title IX

02.2022 - Current

Job overview

Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
Maintained housing office systems and focused on web-based housing occupancy management system.
Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
Implemented consistent uniform policies for male and female students to increase compliance.
Spearheaded training initiatives for teachers by leading classes on topics such as mandated reporting and how to handle sexual assault reports.
Kept accurate records of charges on students' accounts and tracked room charges, meal charges and damage charges.
Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
Administered room occupancy verification processes following move-ins and move-outs.

East Mississippi Community College

Adjunct Instructor

01.2011 - Current

Job overview

Submitted weekly class roster to accurately maintain attendance records.
Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
Attended meetings and workshops to refine and enhance instructional skills.
Appraised student understanding by applying course content and gauging comprehension.
Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
Participated in school retention initiatives by providing regular, accurate and timely feedback to students and school concerning academics, behavior and attendance.
Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.

East Mississippi Community College

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs & Housing

01.2013 - 02.2022

Job overview

Oversaw student services and student retention.
Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
Articulated and represented unit interests in discussions and negotiations with multiples stakeholders and constituents.
Supervised coordinators and assisted with review of student requests for assistance.
Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.

East Mississippi Community College

TRiO Upward Bound Instructor/Counselor

01.2010 - 05.2012

Job overview

Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.

East Mississippi Community College

Administrative Assistant to the Vice President

01.2006 - 01.2010

Job overview

Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for the Vice President's office.
Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.

East Mississippi Community College

Grant Research Assistant

11.2004 - 01.2006

Job overview

Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
Researched grant opportunities for the college.

Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Ed.D from Education Leadership

05.2024

University Overview

Relevant Coursework: Leadership Principles & Ethics, Education Leadership & Public Relations, Advanced Educational Law, Culture & Educational Leadership

The University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL

Master of Science in Continuing Education from Guidance And Counseling

05.2011

University Overview

Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS

Bachelor of Arts from Communications

05.2004

University Overview

Extracurricular Activities: Residence Hall Association, VP of Communications

Skills

Clerical Support
Set Organizational Policies
Communications Strategies
Housing Regulations
Administrative Support

Developing Policies
Travel Arrangements
Staff Supervision
Staff Development
Development Activities

Accomplishments

January 2023: EMCC Raleigh Wood, III, Memorial Employee of the Month
2021 Dr. E. Ann Bailey Mid-Level Professional Award from Mississippi Associate of Housing Officers

Affiliations

Mississippi Student Affairs Associate, Executive Council
Mississippi Association of Housing Officers, President-Elect
Southern Association for College Student Affairs