Lydie Kengne
Troy,New York
Summary
passionate and committed educational leader aiming to secure an opportunity to further the organization mission by applying 8 years of exceptional performance in academic roles. Well-versed in student advising, recruitment and retention and faculty collaboration to achieve student success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Dean for Student Success for Underrepresented Students & Bridge Program Coordinator
RPI
Troy, NY
03.2022 - Current
- Actively promote Clustered Learning, Advocacy and Support for Students (CLASS, the model for distinctive student engagement at Rensselaer, with responsibilities for supporting the academic persistence, achievement, success and graduation of Under-represented Minority Students (URMs); measures and reports on learning outcomes.
- Develop reports and metrics on the enrollment and academic performance of URMs; analyze and disseminate findings that will facilitate discussions that result in strategies to ensure academic achievement and engagement of under-represented minority students.
- Work proactively and consistently with Class Deans, members of the Advising and Learning Assistance Center staff and other offices to ensure strategic approaches to identifying students in need, and to engage them, through a case management approach, with the supportive resources needed to address issues impacting student academic progress and success.
- Ensure URM student personal and professional development through a series of experiences aligned in partnership and collaboration with the Student Transitions departments, and other offices of the Institute
- Serve as Chair of the planning committee for Rensselaer’ Bridge Scholars Program, the summer program for academic and community engagement program for URMs to provide instruction, coaching and support in calculus, computer science and physics, and provides in introduction to student engagement at the Institute.
- Collaborate with the Office of Multicultural Programs and Inclusiveness to provide opportunities for cross-diversity, cultural exchange, dialog, bias response and engagement for all student population.
- Develop short and long-term goals and learning objectives and provide strategic direction; creates a robust portfolio of programs and resources that engage URMs in academic and student life.
- Develop a comprehensive support model that includes appropriate intervention, tracking, and follow up that contributes to student success, psychological and physical wellness.
- Collaborating and Coordinating: Collaborate and coordinate with faculty, campus partners and staff in central units (e.g., Advising & Learning Assistance Center, Center for Career for Professional Development and Student Success, Class Deans, Student Wellbeing, and Student Health Services) to create a seamless web of support for URMs first-year students
- Connect students as needed with campus resources that support student academic and personal wellbeing.
- Programming: Create and implement inclusive programming that fosters engagement with the intellectual life of the RPI community
- Programming facilitates faculty-student interaction outside the classroom, promotes participation in high-impact educational experiences, and fosters a greater sense of belonging by building community.
- First-Year Success Seminars: Lead first-year success seminars that meet general education requirements and that promote academic resilience and student wellbeing.
Founder and President, African Youth and Women Empowerment Inc. 501c3 Non-Profit Organization
Troy, New-York
05.2019 - Current
- Promote and advocate for young girls’ education in Cameroon.
- Spearheaded a strategic fundraising initiative to fund scholarships for young girls' education.
Assistant Director of Science & Technology Entry program (STEP) & Title ix Investigator
Union College
Schenectady, NY
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Communicate with Schenectady school district and other area schools to recruit and retain students for the STEP program.
- Capture and gather data for reports.
- Develop appropriate advertising and website materials.
- Coordinate Saturday workshops, and after school tutoring sessions
- Oversee all logistical aspects of summer program planning including registration forms, gathering supplies and materials.
- Coordinate scheduling and payroll for workshop presenters
- Assist with Mentor interviews and hiring.
- Oversee applications and correspondence.
- Responsible for organizing – all trips, buses, classroom assignments, meals, recreational activities, etc.
- Schedule trainings/workshops for the STEP Program Mentors
- Investigate and resolve complaints about sexual misconduct or harassment and other situations that fall under Title IX
Enrollment Services Specialist
Capital District EOC, Division of Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY
01.2017 - 04.2021
- Interviewed applicants and determined eligibility.
- Supported under-served students, assessed their needs, and made appropriate referrals.
- Promoted academic and vocational programs through outreach and community promotional events.
- Collaborated with faculty and counselors to facilitate support services.
- Conducted info sessions, gave tours, and presentations.
- Counseled and advised prospective students on admission criteria / program requirements / pathways of study and program outcomes.
- Notified unsuccessful applicants, planned, and executed student orientation.
- Managed a case load of applicants.
- Attended professional development activities/workshops to gain knowledge of regulations and of best practices for educational programs for underrepresented groups.
- Frequently communicated with students to facilitate completion of registration, orientation.
- Assisted the coordinator students’ services with assessment of programs and compliance.
- Helped coordinate school retention efforts by creating and/or implementing engaging activities.
- Examined proctoring (TASC exams and TABE assessments)
- Recommended and developed guides and procedures in support of enrollment operations in collaboration with the coordinator of student’s services and student’s advancement.
- Served on interview committees.
- Acted as liaison for 2 vocational programs.
Program Coordinator, Renaissance Educational Consultants
Albany, NY
05.2016 - 12.2016
Document Manager & Assistant Business Development - Stuart-Lynn Company
Albany, NY
01.2014 - 05.2016
Program Leader, Siena College Trailblazers Program
Siena College
Loudonville, NY
09.2010 - 05.2014
- Founder of Siena College’s Trailblazer’s program, access program to serve low-income students and support students success
- Designed the program’s curriculum and classroom management training.
- Mentored students to help them navigate social, professional, and personal issues.
- Served as Siena College liaison with Middle school administration to assess the Community needs.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised 15 Siena College student leaders.
- Recruited about 60 Middle School Students every year for mentoring program.
- Implemented and delivered training in areas such as college readiness and community development.
AmeriCorps Bonner Leader, Bonner Foundation
Loudonville, NY
09.2010 - 05.2014
- Completed 1600 hours of community service hours through AmeriCorps National Service Program
- Bonner Leadership National Conference Event Planning Coordinator, Summer 2011
- Facilitated two workshops on college access.
- Served as a motivational speaker for high school students.
- Created and developed Siena College First Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service and partnered with 7 organizations.
Intern, Assistant to the Director of Development at Trinity Alliance
Albany, NY
Intern, US Congressman Paul Tonko, 20th Office District
Albany, NY
Education
B.A. Political Science - Public Policy and government
Siena College
05.2014
AmeriCorps
05.2014
MS. Ed. Educational Policy and Leadership’19 - Policy and Leadership
University at Albany
Skills
- Fluent in French
- Program coordination
- Instructional support
- Program management
- Project coordination
- Curriculum design
- Recruitment planning
- Student Advising
- Diversity Advocacy
- Data Analysis
- Leadership
- Budget management
Academic And Volunteer Experience
- Student Ambassador, Siena College, Loudonville, NY, 01/2011, 05/2013
- Resident Assistant, Siena College, Loudonville, NY, 05/2011, 05/2013
Career Focus
To become a member of a progressive institution where emphasis is placed on diversity, student success, engagement, and collaboration.
Timeline
Assistant Dean for Student Success for Underrepresented Students & Bridge Program Coordinator
RPI
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Science & Technology Entry program (STEP) & Title ix Investigator
Union College
04.2021 - 04.2022
Founder and President, African Youth and Women Empowerment Inc. 501c3 Non-Profit Organization
05.2019 - Current
Enrollment Services Specialist
Capital District EOC, Division of Hudson Valley Community College
01.2017 - 04.2021
Program Coordinator, Renaissance Educational Consultants
05.2016 - 12.2016
Document Manager & Assistant Business Development - Stuart-Lynn Company
01.2014 - 05.2016
Program Leader, Siena College Trailblazers Program
Siena College
09.2010 - 05.2014
AmeriCorps Bonner Leader, Bonner Foundation
09.2010 - 05.2014
Intern, Assistant to the Director of Development at Trinity Alliance
Intern, US Congressman Paul Tonko, 20th Office District
B.A. Political Science - Public Policy and government
Siena College
AmeriCorps
MS. Ed. Educational Policy and Leadership’19 - Policy and Leadership
University at Albany
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