Dr. Alan Mueller

Dr. Alan Mueller

Director of Orientation - Career - Retention - Dean of Freshmen

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Talent Development Specialist - Professional Development Facilitator - Keynote Speaker - Engaging Consultant - Inspiring inclusive excellence through education, authenticity and humor. Lateral divergent problem solver.

  • Education

    • North Forsyth

      1988 - 1992
    • Appalachian State University

      2001 - 2003
      M.A. College Student Development

      Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Senate, College Student Development Association

    • Appalachian State University

      2004 - 2007
      Ed.S. Higher Education - Adult Education
    • Appalachian State University

      1992 - 1999
      B.A. Philosophy and Religion

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Kappa Psi, Gospel Choir, Marching Band, Pep Band Minor in Music

    • Appalachian State University

      2009 - 2015
      Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Educational Leadership

      Activities and Societies: Program Policy Committee - Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership Dissertation: Hallmarks of Successful Emerging Leader Programs: An exploration of effective first-year, non positional, co-curricular emerging leader programs at colleges and universities.

  • Experience

    • Lees-McRae College

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2007
      Director of Orientation - Career - Retention - Dean of Freshmen

      Planed and coordinate all orientation events and activitiesWorked in partnership with faculty members and academic advisors in summer advising registrationsCoordinated all aspects of phase two (welcome week) orientationCollaborated with community outreach office in coordination of freshman day of serviceCreated and implemented the first Summer Leadership Preview for future leadersCreated and implemented the first Lees-McRae College Outdoor Orientation ExperienceServed as an adjunct instructor in Student Success CenterPiloted an Academic Success Strategies course for students on academic probation and warning that was eventually requiredTaught multiple sections of Academic Success Strategies, Life and Career Planning and First Year ExperienceCarried an average academic advising load of 35 studentsCoordinated the KIBO Emerging Leaders programDevelop leadership curriculumSelect and train student coordinators Show less

    • Appalachian State University

      Jun 2007 - Oct 2010
      Assistant Director of Student Programs

      Advised the university programming boardCo-chaired the university homecoming committeeProduced multiple popular and cultural eventsTaught freshman seminarServed on various committees

    • Guilford College

      Oct 2010 - Jun 2017

      Supervise Career Development Center StaffManage all budgets and personnel mattersProvide campus-leadership in Strategic Planning Efforts

      • Assistant Academic Dean for Career Development

        Dec 2015 - Jun 2017
      • Assistant Academic Dean of Career Development and Community Learning

        Aug 2012 - Dec 2015
      • Director of Career Development

        Oct 2010 - Aug 2012
    • Adaptive Challenge Consulting

      Jun 2014 - now
      Senior Consultant

      Adaptive Challenge Consulting provides consultancy services to businesses and non profits. Our focus is rooted in the belief that for any organization to change, the people in the organization need to understand themselves and others. We use a variety of established frameworks in concert with more forward-oriented assessments and processes.

    • The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)

      Sept 2015 - Dec 2015
      Adjunct Instructor

      Taught HED 612 Current Issues in Higher Education, to students in the SPAHE (Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education) program.

    • Salem College

      Aug 2017 - May 2021

      Coordination of new student orientation programs.Addressing the needs of a diverse student body; promoting understanding across differences that supports student success and persistence through graduation.Coordination of student activities and events that create a vibrant and engaging co-curricular environment.Advising the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and overseeing all student groups in planning programs.Effectively communicating, marketing, and promoting on-campus and off-campus activities and events, including posting on social media, institutional calendar, Student Center media wall, and web pages.Coordination of Family Weekend.Building and maintaining a strategic philosophy of use for the Salem College Student Center, using data, assessment, and best practices.Advising student clubs and organizations.Coordination of club and organization officer training (basic leadership training workshops: managing budgets, event planning, how to run a meeting, risk management, etc.).Coordination of Pat Rather Student Leadership Training Week activities.Assisting with development of student leadership training programs to meet the needs of a diverse student population.Working closely with the Office of Career and Professional Development to develop leadership training for emerging leaders and advanced leadership training options through grant-funded programs.Coordinate campus leadership programs for students at all stages of development.Work with campus partners to facilitate intercultural education and development programs across the intersections of identities.Supervise graduate assistants and graduate interns (as available) to elevate both social and developmental intercultural programming on campus. Facilitate ongoing leadership training for student leaders involved in club and organizational leadership. Show less

      • Assistant Dean of Students for Activities, Leadership and Intercultural Education

        Oct 2017 - May 2021
      • Interim Director of Campus Activities

        Aug 2017 - Oct 2017
    • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

      Sept 2017 - Dec 2017
      Adjunct Instructor
    • Appalachian State University

      Aug 2022 - May 2023
      Visiting Professor / Lecturer

      Program Director for the Student Affairs Administration graduate program in the department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Qualified Interpreter

      Association for Psychological Type International
      Jul 2007
    • Open Door / Safe Zone

      Appalachian State University - MSD
      Apr 2002
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Communication Instructor

      Issued by Step Up Greensboro on Aug 2011
      Step Up GreensboroAssociated with Dr. Alan Mueller