Jenna Lash, M.S.

Experience

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  Nova Southeastern University

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2013

  Admissions Counselor

  ● Tracked applicant status and student information to apply for Title IV grant‐funding● Assisted with planning events for incoming students, including orientation and faculty research seminars● Processed applications to admit students into various marine science programs● Sponsored recruitment trips nationwide to attain prospective students ● Registered incoming and current students for courses● Conducted tours of the campus to prospective students, donors, and faculty

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  The University of Tampa

  Jan 2015 - now

  Leadership Challenge Course Facilitator

  ● Facilitated leadership military‐style low ropes course for classes and student organizations● Created and planned events● Lead group discussions and reflections

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  University of Tampa

  Aug 2015 - now

  ● Designed and updated learning management system course templates● Collaborated with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of course learning objectives and student learning outcomes with university initiatives● Managed the annual evaluation of FYE program courses for variables affecting retention and persistence among first‐year students by distribution of mid-term progress reports and semester course evaluations● Developed and implemented a new retention program ● Coordinated the recruitment, training, selection, and supervision of all 90+ FYE Peer Mentors, Graduate Assistants, and student employees● Maintained International Mentor Training Program Certification Show less ● Instruct Environmental Science and First-Year Seminars, including a themed course for first-year students, “Financial Literacy: Money Matters”● Discuss and analyze major environmental issues and policy using scientific inquiry and assist students ● Apply concepts of critical thinking, college transition, time management, academic planning, and Spartan Ready® career competencies to ensure student success and persistence● Provide support to connect Spartans to the university and other students through out-of-class experiences and exposure to university resources● Task Force Member of the following projects: Technology subcommittee leader, Secretary for the First-Year Experience committee, Spartan Ready committee member, co-advisor to Phi Eta Sigma (first-year honors society), and liaison for iGrad Financial Literacy Show less

  • Director of Academic Solutions for Information Technology and Security

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Academic Program Specialist

    Feb 2014 - now

  • Assistant Professor of First-Year Studies

    Aug 2015 - Apr 2022