Francis Oakgrove

Assist in the curriculum development for Distinguished Leader Program Develop and assess student learning outcomes related to Distinguished Leader Program Develop implementation strategies for Distinguished Leader Program Build strong relationship with the Fargo community to foster positive community impact leadership programs Recruit college students to participate in Distinguished Leader Program Assist with monthly leadership workshops for Distinguished Leaders Organize the opening and closing ceremonies for multiple leadership programs Regularly evaluate program effectiveness Meet regularly with Distinguished Leaders Assist with Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) Program Recruit college student mentors to participate as SLI leaders Recruit faculty and staff to assist with SLI Oversee SLI logistics ranging but not limited, lodging, food and travel Promote program to all incoming freshman students Assist with a first-year semester long leadership course Assess student learning using multiple forms of assessment Plan student leadership retreats Supervise student staff Track student leadership involvement on campus using Blackboard Assist in the development of the MU Leadership Academy Keep records of leadership participants and organize annual alumni gatherings Maintain leadership social media sites, and currently refresh with leadership literature Assist in budget development and presentation process for related programs Develop and present workshops on related topics

Assist students to discover their academic and career interests through course selection and exploration within the Liberal Arts and Science Curriculum. Maintain and enhance the exploratory, intrusive, and developmental advising focus for undeclared students. Work closely with students to identify academic options including, but not limited to: degrees, extracurricular activities, study abroad programs, research, and internships; supporting and providing counsel to student in selection of options best suited to student’s goals, interests and skills. Work closely with the Dean, department chairs, faculty and staff members for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences to provide student services and support. Use counseling skills and knowledge to move students to a major field of study. Assist students in developing an academic plan to improve their standing when on academic warning, or probation status. Serve as academic advisor to undeclared students. Participate in Freshmen and Transfer Registration Days. Teach First Year Experience or similar courses. Work closely with other university stakeholders, including other advisement units, academic departments and support programs associated with first-year, curricular and co-curricular, and other retention initiatives supporting undeclared students. Develop resources (advisement literature, web sites, and training sessions) to assist students in exploring majors and careers. Work with Career Development Center to provide major exploration information sessions and programs. Collaborate with Peer Advising program and provide training sessions for Peer Advisors relating to advising students from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Participate in regular meetings with other student relations coordinators and Academic Success Center Staff. Contribute to planning for retention initiatives. Present workshops and seminars.