Ian Slater, PhD

Experience

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  Labish Center

  Sept 2007 - Aug 2008

  Youth Program Director

  Developed the youth and community engagement program by creating a common vision, organizing initiatives and programs, partnering with parents/guardians, building relationships with students, and reaching out to the surrounding community.

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  CLI Yemen

  Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

  English Second Language Teacher

  Taught English at a language institute in Yemen.

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  Geneva College

  Aug 2010 - May 2012

  Supporting the mission of Geneva College by analyzing program effectiveness, researching student retention and success issues, and supporting initiatives for student success Instructed several sections of the freshmen seminar course (SSC101: Learning and Transitions).

  • Assistant for Student Development

    Aug 2010 - May 2012

  • Instructor (part time)

    Aug 2010 - Dec 2011
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  Indiana Wesleyan University

  Aug 2013 - May 2015

  As Resident Director, I provided leadership over educational programming and community development, as well as managed facilities and operations, for a 251-occupancy building, housing primarily sophomore and junior male students at Indiana Wesleyan University's traditional campus. This role included supervising two teams of students, managing the budget and building operations, developing and executing a programmatic schedule, addressing behavioral violations, and maintaining a safe learning environment for all residents. Show less

  • Resident Director

    Jun 2012 - May 2015

  • Instructor: First Year Experience Seminar

    Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
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  Indiana Wesleyan University

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2020

  The Associate Dean for Student Engagement position coordinated strategic retention and student success initiatives at IWU-Marion (traditional campus) for undergraduate students, as well as functioned as the primary support coordinator for high-risk student populations. The position included responsibilities in institutional assessment and organizational improvement efforts to improve the climate for success. Notable projects in this role included:- Implementing an early alert system for campus- Coordinating with faculty and staff across campus to help individual students navigate barriers or threats to their success- Developing and managing a 3-year strategic plan for retention- Implementing a student clearance initiative Show less

  • Director of Enrollment Strategy & Innovation

    Feb 2020 - Oct 2020

  • Director of Enrollment Management

    Jul 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Associate Dean for Student Engagement

    May 2015 - Jun 2018

  • Instructor: Leadership Seminar

    Aug 2015 - Dec 2017
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  Eastern Nazarene College

  May 2023 - now

  My job is to cultivate an educational ecosystem in which my students can flourish. My work includes promoting student transformation, fostering a safe learning environment, and encouraging growth. I advocate for a vibrant student experience, support my students' families, attend to the hurting in our community, align with the president, and stand by my fellow cabinet members.This position oversees residential life, conduct, career development, multicultural affairs, safety/security, academic support services, counseling, health services, student engagement and activities, and dining services.Served as Vice President for Student Life, a cabinet-level position reporting to the president, from 2021-2024 until a campus restructure shifted the role. Show less

  • AVP for Student Life & Dean of Students

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Title IX Coordinator

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Adjunct Faculty

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Chair of the Administrstion

    May 2023 - Jun 2023