To obtain an executive position in student affairs that embraces student learning, staff development, and diversity initiatives.

Dean of Students

* Responsible for student service and academic programs for 8,500 on-campus students and 13,400 distance education students.

* Responsible for developing and maintaining budget of $5.3m.

* Lead development and institutional advancement initiatives.

* Manage eight Associate Deans and twelve Department Chairs.

* Address issues of diversity within the university curriculum.

* Oversee residential life, housing operations, judicial affairs, and outreach services.

* Recruit senior administrators and academic staff.

Assistant Dean of Students

* Supervised the Director of Diversity, Resident Directors, and Director of Student Technology.

* Worked with the Vice President in establishing goals for the university curriculum.

* Responsible for staff development and training.

* Assisted in curriculum development for First Year Seminar and Counselor Education classes.

* Assisted in developing the University's Strategic Plan.

* Oversaw Student Involvement Office.

* Worked closely with the Chief of Police to ensure campus and student safety.

Director of Student Services

* Supervised eight staff members and fifteen student employees.

* Implemented diversity programs, with an emphasis on first generation students.

* Assisted in program development for the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

* Initiated development of the Center for Teaching and Learning.

* Courses Taught: Freshman Seminar and Counseling Education.

Associate Director, Counseling Services

* Provided psychological services and academic advising services.

* Responsible for training and supervision of five staff members and two graduate assistants.

* Worked closely with the Office of Health and Wellness and Family Planning Services.

* Developed marketing strategies to increase student awareness and an effective learning environment.

* Courses taught: Counseling Education, School Psychology, and Educational Leadership.

Doctor of Philosophy (Higher Education Administration)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) (School Psychology)

Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

* Teacher's Excellence Award (May 2004, December 2005)

* Outstanding Doctoral Student (October 2004)

* Evelyn Swinney Grant (Fall 2003, Spring 2002)

* Distinguished Student Services Professional (Spring 2002)

* Student Awareness Award (1999)

Watkins, A.R. (2005). Counseling Strategies for Students in Higher Education. Paper presented at the American College Personnel Association Convention in Baton Rouge, LA.

Watkins, A.R. (2004). How to Stay Mentally Fit: Strategies for a Healthy Higher Education Career. Talk presented at the national conference for Executive Officers in Long Island, NY.

Watkins, A.R. (2003). Mental Health and the Impact of Student Behavior. Talk presented at the convention Association for Counseling Services in Salem, MA.

Arizona State College

* Students Rights Committee (1999 - Present)

* Student Counseling Services Team (1998 - Present)

* Student Leadership and Activities Committee (1998 - Present)

College of Oklahoma

* Graduate Affairs Involvement Team (1995 - 1996)

* Staff Rewards and Recognition Team (1994 - 1996)

State College of Texas

* University Relations Committee (1992 - 1994)

* University Psychological Association (2004 - Present)

* Association for Student Counseling Services (1996 - Present)

* American College Personnel Association (1993 - Present)

* Student Services Association (1990 - 1993)

Benjamin Houser, Vice Chancelor

Arizona State College

(444) 555-1234

bfh@state.edu

Sandra Lightfoot, Director of Multicultural Affairs and Student Services

College of Oklahoma

(555) 555-1234

lightfoots@state.edu

Thomas Haden, Dean of Instruction

Arizona State University

(999) 555-1234

haden_3@state.edu