Sedric McClure

Leadership, Strategy, and Institutional Alignment

• Co-led the Civic Engagement Center (CEC), deepening the philosophy and approach to community engagement by integrating analysis of race, power, and privilege.
• Advanced an outward-facing community engagement strategy grounded in cultural connection and reciprocal partnership.
• Provided institutional continuity for rotating faculty associate deans while advancing the collective work of KAIGC staff.
• Promoted Macalester’s culture of diversity and inclusion across identities, backgrounds, and orientations.

Program Development and Educational Design

• Directed programmatic development for the Bonner Community Scholars Program, co-directing the first-year and sophomore experience, off-campus employment, and training initiatives.
• Designed specialized educational programs such as pre-orientation, J-Term course, and community-connected orientation experiences.
• Co-teaches EDUC225: Education, Community, and Cultural Survival in New Orleans emphasizing immersive learning.
• Established and expanded local and national partnerships centered on equity, cultural vitality, and community strength.
• Co-convened the Kente Summit for undergraduate students that centers the collegiate experiences of, but not limited to, students of African descent.

Student Support and Cohort Management

• Developed support structures for QuestBridge and Posse Scholars, aligning campus resources and peer programs (Bonner, Mellon Mays, etc.).
• Fostered relationships connecting BIPOC students with community-based organizations and leaders for cultural grounding and mentorship.
• Created opportunities for students to co-design projects exploring social justice, healing, and community engagement.
• Working with faculty and staff to design reflective programming helping students explore identity, purpose, and academic trajectory.

Supervision and Operations Management

• Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration between departments to create new courses that combine multiple perspectives on key issues or topics of interest.
• Managed a professional team focused on academic community-based learning, reflection, and organizing.
• Supervised student staff members, ensuring compliance with federal work-study guidelines.
• Oversaw HR functions including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and professional development.
• Coordinated collaboration among CEC staff working with Bonner class years to ensure program continuity and cohesion.

Student Support and Retention Initiatives

• Provided leadership in developing and coordinating comprehensive programs to advance the retention, achievement, and overall success of underrepresented student populations.
• Monitored student retention, persistence, and achievement data, implementing targeted interventions that built a culture of academic success and belonging
  
• Developed and supervised initiatives that promoted inclusivity and equity, including bridge and pre-orientation programs aimed at supporting new underrepresented students.
  
• Fostered collaborative partnerships across departments such as Multicultural Life, Career Exploration, Health and Wellness, and Residential Life to support holistic student development.
• Advised on and expanded opportunities for student participation in fellowships, research, career, and vocational programs, resulting in increased engagement and support for diverse student cohorts.
  

Campus Collaboration, Outreach, and Program Assessment

• Strengthened student outreach and recruitment strategies by collaborating with Admissions, Financial Aid, Athletics, and Civic Engagement to attract and retain a more diverse student body.
• Served as a key resource for prospective students and families, supporting campus visit programs and athletic recruiting to enhance access pipelines.
• Led assessment and reporting efforts in partnership with Institutional Research and Assessment offices, thoroughly evaluating the impact of student services and recommending improvements.
• Managed budgets and identified funding opportunities to sustain programs for underrepresented students, while connecting students to essential financial resources.
• Conducted training and professional development for staff and faculty on equity best practices, advised on policy development, and drove the advancement of culturally responsive student support across campus.
  

• Facilitate individual counseling and group programs related academic success.
• Conduct time management, study skills, and metacognitive skill workshops across various disciplines
• Serve on campus committees to promote and implement the academic needs and interest of students of color.
• Co-coordinate college access initiatives including summer campus visits.
• Coordinate peer mentor/advisee program for first year students of color and multiracial students in conjunction with the Department of Multicultural Life.
• Provided academic support and guidance to diverse student populations.
• Led peer mentoring programs to foster community and academic engagement among students.

• Supervised graduate intern graduate assistant.
• Staff coordinator for annual African American Studies Conference.
• Staff director of MACCESS, summer academic enrichment program.
• Help developed new structure for current structural for multicultural affairs.
• Promoted multicultural events and activities throughout campus.

• Conduct informational interviews with prospective students and parents for admission to Concordia University.
• Visit high schools, attend college fairs and community based organizations to recruit a diverse student body.
• Work with director of Multicultural affairs to develop and implement retention and recruitment initiatives for students of color.
• Coordinate campus visits for students of color and multicultural organizations.

• Conducted cultural diversity awareness workshops for the University and the surrounding 19 County region.
• Budget and supervisory responsibilities for student employees, and visor for Association of Black Collegians.
• Work with advising center, career services, and learning resources to encourage academic success for students of color.
• Provide workshops, in-service training, and guest lecturer in courses on Multiculturalism.
• Develop academic support programs for students of color.

• Guess lectured, facilitated class discussion, and helped students organize thoughts and ideas for written assignments.

• Developed recruitment strategies to attract students of color to Southwest State University.
• Designed educational/cultural programs that emphasized cultural diversity education.
• Served as liaison between students of color and faculty.
• Developed strategies to connect students of color with campus services.
• Supervised work study students and served as ABC Advisor.
• Assisted in budgetary responsibilities.
• (1/2 Time)

• Interviewed prospective students and parents for University admittance.
• Responsible for recruiting students, particularly students of color, at high schools and college fairs.
• Developed programs/presentations for regional recruiting events.
• Supervised work study students.
• (1/2 Time)