Trish Parsons
Columbia,MO
Summary
Relationship-driven student success professional with deep knowledge of the academy and undergraduate academics and advising in the Higher Education industry. Extremely technologically proficient and experienced in quantitative data analysis, particularly of student data. Passionate about closing the opportunity gap and collaborates professionally with individuals from broad array of backgrounds and cultures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Student Retention and Success
Stephens College
Columbia, MO
08.2021 - Current
- Organized and analyzed data and present information to diverse audiences.
- Implemented student-centered retention initiatives (included project management) that led to record high 85% first year college student retention rate.
- Led retention committee comprised of directors from multiple departments.
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Stephens College
Columbia, MO
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Chaired IRB committee which requires ability to understand wide range of studies and regulatory processes.
- Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
- Used various digital technologies to create data visualizations for key audiences to demonstrate academic department performance in assessments, recruitment and retention.
- Designed and co-taught first year first semester biology course that combined basic biological concepts, medical applications, research and bioethics. Received excellent instructor evaluations noting ability to explain complex topics and passion for science.
Student Success Center Assistant Director
Stephens College
Columbia, MO
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Analyzed and summarized center usage data for bi-annual reports to senior staff and Board of Trustees.
- Analyzed and summarized retention and success data, with data visualizations, to advocate for curriculum and program changes.
- Proposed automated solutions to improve Center efficiency.
- Mentored students (up to 20 per day), providing support; responsible for over 50% of center visits, mostly biology and health science majors.
- Continued to tutor math and science students.
Coordinating Math and Science Tutor
Stephens College
Columbia, MO
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Explained math and science concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help students thrive and learn.
- Collaborated with faculty to create co-curricular workshops where I was responsible for translating complex lectures into clear and concise language for under-prepared students.
- Tutored up to 40 students per week in private sessions using detailed lesson plans.
- Scheduled all part-time tutors and exam proctoring appointments
Adjunct Faculty Instructor - Physiology
Stephens College
Columbia, United States
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Taught upper-level (advanced) Physiology course to 3rd and 4th year undergraduates with student-centered approach.
- Distilled complex physiological and medical concepts into digestible formats.
- Excelled at making science approachable.
Research Coordinator
University Of Missouri
Columbia, MO
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Performed statistical analyses for research toxicology laboratory.
- Managed four large research projects simultaneously including lead bioavailabity studies and a veterinary pharmaceutical study (swine).
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations detailing results and conclusions.
- Supervised 10 student workers.
Postdoctoral Associate
University Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2010 - 08.2013
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception (including literature review), design and execution to address defined problems for the Center for Dental and Craniofacial Genetics and School of Dental Medicine including projects focused on dental patients throughout Appalachian Mountain Regions.
- Published research results in peer-reviewed anatomy, developmental biology and dental journals and presented at seminars and scientific conference meetings.
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Data Science And Business Analytics
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX10.2022
Ph.D. - Medical Science
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biological Anthropology
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA08.2005
Skills
- Statistics and Machine Learning
- Communicating Complex Topics
- Data and Information synthesis and visualization
- Scientific and Analytical Thinking
- Diplomacy and Collaboration
- Digital Technologies
- Scientific Writing
- Process Improvements
- Project Management
- Mentoring And Training
- Natural Sciences
Work Availability
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Timeline
Director of Student Retention and Success
Stephens College
08.2021 - Current
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Stephens College
04.2019 - 08.2021
Student Success Center Assistant Director
Stephens College
08.2017 - 04.2019
Adjunct Faculty Instructor - Physiology
Stephens College
08.2016 - 12.2016
Coordinating Math and Science Tutor
Stephens College
08.2015 - 08.2017
Research Coordinator
University Of Missouri
03.2014 - 06.2015
Postdoctoral Associate
University Of Pittsburgh
09.2010 - 08.2013
Post-Graduate Certificate - Data Science And Business Analytics
University of Texas At Austin
Ph.D. - Medical Science
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Science - Biological Anthropology
Pennsylvania State University
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