Shad Sorenson

Experienced with strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership. Utilizes effective communication and decision-making skills to drive organizational success. Track record of fostering innovation and improving operational processes.

• Sorenson, S., McClellan, J., Moser, C., Tibbits, P., & Wattereus, J. (2006). New advisor training at Utah Valley State College. In: The New Advisor Guidebook: Mastering the Art of Academic Advising Through the First Year and Beyond. Monograph Series, no 16. Manhattan, KS: National Academic Advising Association.
• New Advisor Training Program Publicized in the NACADA Training Monograph 2003
• Sorenson, S. E. (2006) A Monitoring System to Achieve Greater Racial/Ethnic Diversity and Academic Success for students of Color. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Utah.
• UVU Board of Trustee’s Award of Excellence 2010
• IT Project + Course Completion Certificate – New Horizons March 2004
• UVSC VP Award of Excellence for Excellence
• UVSC Adjunct Teacher of the Year (Learning Enrichment), 2000.
• National DEX Marketing Competition, third place, 1993.

• “Developing an Individualized Student Learning Community” Developed curriculum and a training module for faculty to use in the classroom to assist students in organizing learning communities and long term academic plans.
• “Developing and Implementing an Academic Advisor Training Program” Developed/presented a presentation for the NACADA National Conference and Regional Conference outlining the step taken at UVSC to develop and implement a training program at UVSC. The program includes on-line and computer based training, personal training, small group seminars and an Advisement Forum.
• “Advising Certification Programs – Would it Work?” Presented at the UVSC Leadership conference to the Advisement Forum the possibilities and benefits of developing and implementing an advisor certification program at UVSC, according to the standards outlined by NACADA.
• “Managing Change” Developed an Advisor II Certification workshop for the American Student Association of Community College. The workshop included a discussion regarding organizational change theories and practical application exercises. The second part of the workshop focused on diversity and how to manage change for inclusion within the organization.
• Academic Advising 101 Developed orientation and training sessions for academic advisors. The program consists of on-line interactive information and small group/individualized training.
• Credit Options for Non-traditional Credit Programs Co-presented by Shad Sorenson and Tom Borg. Developed by Cami McClure Association for Conference Planners. Norfolk VA, 1997.
• UVSC by Choice Presented to potential UVSC students at over 30 Utah and Nevada high schools, 1998 &1999
• Academic Standards Presented the UVSC Academic Standards Workshop to students on academic probation and suspension. Workshop includes policy information, study skills, and campus resources.
• What do I want to be when I grow UP? A career exploration workshop to help students understand their Strong Interest Inventory and Myers Briggs assessment scores and how to research careers using CHOICES.
• Outstanding Student Award and Scholarship Presented the Outstanding Student Award and UVSC Scholarships to recipients at Payson and Layton High Schools.
• International Student Orientation Presented general advising information and standards policy to ESL classes and for the International Student orientation. I have also conducted the campus orientation for new UVSC students.

• Opportunities Conference Planning Chair 2015-Current
• Summit County Behavioral Health Committee 2016- Current
• Utah School Superintendents Association Risk Management Committee 2014-Current
• Co-chair Academic Advisement Leadership Council 2005-2006 and 2009-2013
• Co-chair Global and Intercultural Advisory Council 2009-2013
• K-16 Alliance (Staff to Board) 2008-2014
• UV Professional Development Pillar of Distinction Exploration Committee 2005
• UHESA President, 2004-2005.
• Banner Conversion Student Module Team Lead 2002-2005.
• NASPA State Conference Planning Committee Chair 2002-2003.
• UVSC PACE President, 2003-2004.
• UVSC PACE Vice-president, 1999-2000.
• PACE Policy Review and Education/Service Committee’s liaison, 1999-2000.
• Chair UVSC Advisement Board and Steering Committee, 1999-2002.
• UVSC Institutional Effectiveness Council, 2000-2001.
• Vision for Tomorrow - Faculty/Staff Capital Campaign Fund Committee, 1999.
• Building the Legacy- Faculty/Staff Capital Campaign Fund Committee, 1998.
• Parents Night 2000 planning committee.
• UV START (Orientation Re-engineering) task force. Chair FUN START committee 1999-2000.
• Development team for the student recruitment video, AUVSC by Choice,@ 1999.
• UVSC Student Service=s Re-engineering Clusters A& B.
• USU Prof. Employee=s Association Personal & Professional Development Committee Chair, 19982000.
• National Board Member of American Student Assoc. of Community Colleges, 1994-95
• Vice President Student Alumni Representative, 1992-93
• Chairperson for a Career Luncheon for Alumni & Students, 1992-93.

• Personalized Learning
• Educational Leadership and Administration
• The K-20 Experience
• Student Development and Leadership
• Academic Advising and Career Counseling
• Personnel Training and Development
• Symposium & Conference Planning
• Professional Learning Committees
• Orientation for Staff and Students
• Creative Problem Solving
• Human and Consumer Relations
• Learning Styles

• National Academic Advisement Association (National, Regional and Institutes)
• National Conference for Race and Ethnicity
• Implementing a Strategic Driven One Stop Student Service
• National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (National, Regional and State)
• SCT National Conferences
• National Association Career & Academic Directors Association
• National Orientation Directors Association
• National Association for Higher Education And Disabilities
• Utah Advising and Orientation
• Becoming a Master Student Instructor Training sponsored by Houghton Mifflin
• Meeting the Challenge of Student Retention
• Transfer Advising Conference
• National Student Advocacy Conference