Renae Mancastroppa
Hampden Sydney,Virginia
Summary
Dedicated Dean to teach, counsel, coach, motivate and inspire individual and collective awareness necessary for academic excellence and lifelong learning. Vocational calling to emphasize and highlight the value of global connection and self-care offering 25 years of proven success in various roles in Higher Education. Well-versed in student development theory, dimensions of men's health, behavioral interventions and crisis management
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assoc. Dean for Student Development & Well-being
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden Sydney, Virginia
06.2009 - Current
- Establish and execute short and long-range institutional goals and objectives for substance education and student well-being
- Coordinate large and small-scale events, programs, and trainings
- Manage institutional funding, financial contributions, and grant applications
- Chair College CARE Team identifying students in distress and streamline intervention efforts
- Chair JED Campus Collaborative spanning 4 year analysis of student development and well-being student services and implementing strategic planning efforts
- Supervise Pre and Post Healthy Minds Study assessment and CORE Alcohol and Drug Survey
- Compose and maintain Biennial Review Report for Drug Free Schools and Communities Act
- Supervise process and provide interventions for substance-related conduct violations; tailor Personalized Improvement Plans and monitor progress; provide on-going analysis of high-impact practice
- Train students in Bystander Intervention, Substance Education, Hazing Prevention, TIPS for the University, Recovery Ally, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Meditation and Distress Tolerance
- Advise and guide Collegiate Recovery Community and Sober Living
- Advise and guide student-led Ride-Share initiative
- Supervise monthly campaigns: Natl. Recovery Month, Suicide Prevention Awareness, Droptober, No Shave November, Dry January, Random Acts of Kindness, Alcohol Awareness and No More.
- Supervise Student Athlete Mentors (SAMs), Tigers In Recovery, Student Well-Being Board, Easy Tigers, Student Network, and Wellness Advocates
- Work closely with New Student Orientation, Office of Academic Success, Disability Services, Equity and Inclusion, Title IX, Residence Life, Athletics, Counseling Services, Student Health Services, College Activities, Student Conduct, Character and Leadership, Civic Engagment, Outdoor Education and the Chaplain
- Participate in Division hiring, training and supervising
- Provide on-going crisis management and serve as Dean On Call
- Create social norms publications, campaign posters, social media topics and more
- Implement and maintain use of Maxient Conduct Management System
- Heighten student perception of responsibility to well-being of self and others
- Monitor alcohol/drug arrests, medical transports, and withdrawals due to substance misuse
- Serve on Reenrollment Committee
- Represent the college to internal and external constituents and serve on campus-wide committees
- Prepare reports for Board of Trustees
Director
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE
06.2005 - 06.2009
- Conducted on-going evaluation and assessment of recruitment and retention practices ensuring student success and persistence to graduation
- Reorganized professional staff duties to streamline services and increase efficiency
- Supervised provided academic advising and personal support services to low-income, first generation college students, and students with disabilities
- Hired, trained and supervised professional staff, administrative staff, graduate assistants, peer mentors and peer tutors
- Conducted quarterly staff retreats, professional development, and strategic planning sessions
- Redesigned curriculum and instruction: Summer Bridge, Succeeding-In-College, and Choosing Academic Success
- Created college credited course for students at-risk
- Created disability services for program participants including communication system with faculty and separate testing area supervision
- Administered and interpreted placement tests including personality and learning style inventories, and career assessment inventories
- Provided caseload specific academic advising, career counseling and personal support for program participants and crisis intervention
- Organized social, cultural, and recreational events and activities to promote diversity, equity and inclusion
- Achieved substantial increase in retention of program participants impacting overall college retention rate
- Worked closely with First Year Experience, New Student Orientation, Learning Center, Equity & Inclusion, Residence Life, Admissions, Counseling Services, Student Health Services, Career Services, Athletics, Registrar and Financial Aid
- Supervised grant funding and donations
- Wrote federal Title IV grant for institution
- Produced federal Annual Performance Reports
- Served on President-Appointed Student Success Task Force and Student Readmission Committee
- Represented the college to internal and external constituents and served on campus-wide committees
Education
Master of Arts - Substance Abuse Counseling
University of Louisiana
08.1996
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mississippi College
12.1994
Skills
- Supervision & Leadership
- Policies and Protocols
- Disciplinary Enforcement
- Student Guidance
- Student Retention
- Teaching
- Creativity and Adaptability
- Planning and Coordination
- Situational Awareness
- Team Building
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Resolution
- Decisiveness
- Training & Development
- Microsoft Office
- Data Management
- Customer Service
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Good Work Ethic
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Reevaluation
Affiliations
Equity & Inclusion Outstanding Staff Advocate award 2022, Senior Class Scholarship honoree 2018, Senior Class Award recipient 2017, Winter Ball SGA honoree 2012, Lewis and Nell Drew Award recipient 2010
Accomplishments
- Virginia Higher Education Substance Use Advisory Council (VHESUAC) Executive Member
- Maxient Student Conduct Management System Level 5 User
- JED Campus Collaborative Chair
- 360 PROOF Leader
- Alcohol and Prevention Grant Writer
- Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) Facilitator
- STEP UP! Bystander Intervention Facilitator
- SMART Recovery Meeting Facilitator
- Vocational Reflection Retreat Leader
- Certified KORU Mindfulness Teacher
Timeline
Assoc. Dean for Student Development & Well-being
Hampden-Sydney College
06.2009 - Current
Director
Wayne State College
06.2005 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - Substance Abuse Counseling
University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mississippi College
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