EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy, Gannon University, Erie, PA Anticipated: December 2024
Organizational Learning and Leadership
Master of Arts, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA Graduated: May 2013
Student Affairs in Higher Education
Bachelor of Arts, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA Graduated: May 2011
English Literature
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Faculty, Dahlkemper School of Business, Gannon University August 2024 - Present
Design and deliver lectures and course materials that align with the institution’s learning objectives
Facilitate in-class discussions, group projects, and interactive learning experiences
Assess student performance through assignments and presentations providing feedback
Manage course-related administrative tasks such as grading and attendance
Provide opportunities for students to network with guest speakers currently in the field
Marketing and Communications Director August 2022 - Present
Erie County Community College of PA
Report to the President and Vice President of Administration
Develop and oversee content created for marketing materials both print and digital
Manage internal and external communications for the college
Oversee a budget of $500k
Plans and manages conferences and events
Build rapport with community stakeholders to establish brand recognition in and around Erie
Work collaboratively with the Enrollment Management team creating engaging marketing materials
Director of Enrollment Management July 2021 - August 2022
Erie County Community of College of PA
Report to the Dean of Student Support, Student Success and Enrollment Management
Develop and oversee the enrollment process for incoming students
Develop, plan and execute enrollment and registration events for prospective students
Schedule and meet with prospective students about attending the college
Oversee part-time staff person in charge of entering new applicants and registration events
Develop the strategic plan to be executed by the office of admissions
Director of Student Leadership and Involvement July 2018 - July 2021
Director of Student Involvement August 2015 - July 2018
Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
· Promoted to the Director of Student Leadership and Involvement
· Work collaboratively with the VP of Student Affairs, developing a vibrant student life experience
· Oversee and encourage learning for the graduate assistant for student leadership and involvement
· Hosted undergraduate interns, promoting learning; collaborative in leadership programming
· Maintain the division’s online student engagement platform
· Chair of the employee appreciation committee supporting positive internal relations
· Created a social media team of seven students to better showcase campus activities
· Co-Developed a comprehensive student leadership program set to launch in Spring 2019
· Assist in the coordination and execution of all Seton Hill University special events
· Serve as the advisor to the Seton Hill Programming Board managing a budget of over 60K
· Act as the advisor to the Seton Hill Government Association managing a budget of 13K
· Manage campus programming calendar, coordinating with campus wide constituents
· Work creatively and in tune with students, updating Student Affairs social media platforms
· Served as the advisor to the Commuter Advisory Board, Black Student Union and Step Team
· Instructed students in the ‘Connections’ first year experience course; promoted student progress
· Served as a member of the Diversity & Inclusion and Mission & Identity committee
· Present to prospective students and their parents at open house and orientation events
Counselor, Retention for Specialized Student Populations November 2013 - August 2015
Center for Student Success, Robert Morris University, Moon Township, PA
· Oversee the academic progress and retention of 550 students
· Counsel undergraduate students with issues concerning their personal and academic endeavors
· Ensure steady academic progress of Pittsburgh Promise recipients and transfer students
· Develop and teach first-year experience and study skills courses each semester
· Act as liaison between academic services, academic departments and students
GRADUATE WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant, Academic Services August 2012 - May 2013
First-Year and Transfer Student Experiences, Slippery Rock, PA
First-Year Success Program:
· Developed and presented workshops geared towards first-year generation students
· Oversaw and advised 12 first-generation, low income, and PEL grant recipient students
· Updated and reviewed scholarship requirements for each recipient
· Created and reviewed assessment for students’ feedback on services provided
· Operated Facebook and Twitter pages, touting important and engaging activities
Transfer Student Experience:
· Created and implemented services geared towards transfer students
· Revitalized an honor society for transfer students (Tau Sigma)
Academic Services:
· Presented five workshops on academic success to 30 freshman students
· Met with both traditional and nontraditional students referred to office
FYRST Peer Leader, Academic Services August 2008 - August 2012
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
· Co-facilitated 5 FYRST Seminar classes with a professor
· Built rapport with freshmen student to ease college transition
· Presented workshops geared toward freshman academic and personal success
· Met weekly with 25 co-peer leaders serving as an example of academic leadership
· Co-Created syllabus with professor developing skills in curricular development
· Collaborated with a myriad of campus offices and departments to roll out presentations
Graduate Resident Director, Residence Life August 2011 - May 2012
University of Pittsburgh – Titusville Campus, Titusville, PA
· Supervised six resident assistants throughout the academic year
· Implemented programming guidelines for resident assistants
· Developed rapport with students in three residential buildings on campus
· Ensured the residence halls were operated well on a day-to-day basis
· Facilitated weekly staff and individual meetings with resident assistants
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Intern October 2012 - April 2013
Butler County Community College at Lawrence Crossing, New Castle, PA
· Co-facilitated fall and spring open-houses
· Co-advised students fall and spring registration
· Participated in admission and academic advising sessions
· Assisted in implementing peer mentor program
· Observed over 40 academic advising, admissions, and placement testing sessions
PUBLICATIONS
Tate, Leatra; Michaux, Elise (2022) The Call for Counterspaces: Centering Racialized Support as a New Institution of Higher Education. Black Experiences in Higher Education: Faculty, Staff and Students
Casebeer, Daniel; Mann, Jessica; Michaux, Elise (2017) Tales from the Black Carpet: A Narrative Inquiry into Multicultural Programming. Journal of Curriculum Theorizing, 32(2), 1-14.
PRESENTATIONS
Continuing Learning Education Session, Erie County Bar Association; November 2024
Where Do I Fit in DEI?, Westmoreland County Community College; October 2024
DEI Student Leadership Retreat, PennWest California University, Keynote; September 2024
Juneteenth Celebration, PennWest Clarion University, Keynote 2024
PASSHE Student Affairs Conference, Keynote; May 2024
Spring Gala and Leadership Award Gala, Washing State University Vancouver, Keynote; April 2023
Believe in Your Magic, Penn State Harrisburg; April 2023
Equality and Equity, Erie Insurance, March 2023
SRU Graduate Commencement, Slippery Rock University; May 2022
Queer in the Workplace, Slippery Rock University; April 2022
Inspiration from bell hooks: a conversation with elise michaux, The Script Project; March 2022
Identities of the American Experience, Westmoreland County Community College; February 2022
Understanding Intersectionality for Western PA COC; January 2022
Not Just Another Day Off (MLK Jr. Presentation), Bethany College; January 2022
Lessons Learned: Diversity in Higher Education November 2021
Unconscious Bias Training for U.S. Steel September 2021
Making Room for Different Faces: A Call to Center Women of Color in the White Ivory PASSHE Women’s Consortium March 2021
Cultivating Grit and Resiliency, Slippery Rock University, March 2021
DIY Engage: Creating a Campus-Wide Engage Experience Without Campus-Wide Buy-in (Campus Labs). February 2020 - Webinar
West Virginia University Multicultural Retreat “REACH” – Keynote Presentation; Leading with Meaning; October 2019
A Whole New World: Engaging in your Migration, Campus Labs Connect Conference July 2019
Duquesne University Leadership Academy – Presenter; Servant Leadership; June 2019
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Member and Vice Chair February 2020 – Present
Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees
· Serve as a key member on the core governing body for a growing, regional comprehensive public institution of higher education; work in the community to promote the institution and build government and regional public relations
· Work collaboratively with executive and academic university leadership to lead in an informed, definite and student-centered manner
· Engage in high level budgetary and campus policy decision-making, focusing on student and employee retention, diversity, success, growth, learning and development
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Service and Participation – Robert Morris University November 2013 - August 2015
· Advisor to the president of Alpha Phi Omega; and assessed the Greek Life experience
· Member of financial appeals board
· Interviewed candidates interested in the first-year experience mentor position
· Led 13 students on alternative spring break to Hayesville, NC
· Presented at The University of Pittsburgh’s Emerging Leaders Workshop
· Presented at Haney Middle School’s Career Day
· Developed and taught 9 student skills lessons at Connellsville Area Senior High School
Vice President, Association of Graduate Students Aug. 2012-May 2013
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
● Assisted in re-establishing the organization after 27 years of inactivity
● Met with members of Student Government Association and university administrators
● Co-Facilitated monthly meetings with board members
● Designed and implemented social media pages
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CONTINUED)
Service and Participation – Slippery Rock University (Graduate School) August 2011 – May 2013
● Honored twice by SRU Board of Trustees for attending PASSHE advocacy days
● Led 17 students on a volunteer trip to Washington, DC
● Served as a co-adviser to campus gospel choir
● Co-presented to students in secretarial positions in his or her club/organization
● Presented at Slippery Rock Student Affairs graduate meeting
● Sat on Slippery Rock’s Inaugural Senior Transitions conference panel
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & TRAININGS:
ACPA: American College Personnel Association
NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
SafeZone: Designed to improve visibility and support for the LGBT Community
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Proficient in various pieces of technology which include:
● Microsoft Office, Adobe, Workday
● Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
● Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop