Advisor of the Year

Grand Valley State University

GLACURH Regional

Leadership Conference 2017

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

The Year He Advised!

Table of Contents Table of Contents………………………………………………….1

Character Description….……………………………….……...2

(Job Description/Resume)

Plot Summary………….…..……………………………….……...3

(Campus Involvement)

Film Festivals…………………………………………………………4

(Conference Involvement)

Oscars……………………………………………………………....…....5

(Recognition)

Critic Reviews………………..………………………...…………....6

(Letters of Support)

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Character Summary Job Description:

Dexter Earney is a Living Center Director (LCD) at Grand Valley State University for the Laker Village community. As an LCD, Dexter supervises a staff of two Graduate Assistants and nine Resident Assistants. Dexter also oversees a desk with a staff of ten student employees. In addition to his position as an LCD, Dexter is active with the RA recruitment and selection process. In order to enhance the student employment experience, he created and implemented the SELP (Student Employee Learning Plan).

Education:

• Masters in Higher Education Emphasis in College Student Affairs Leadership Grand Valley State University • Bachelors in Public Relations Webster University

Professional Experience: • Living Center Director 2013-Present Grand Valley State University

• GLACUHO Board of Directors

Communications & Marketing Chair 2016-2017 • Graduate Assistant 2011-2013

Grand Valley State University

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Other Contributions:

Certified Zumba Instructor/Teacher

Division of Student Services Student Employment Committee Chair

Graphic Design for RA Training, and Community Activities Boards

Plot Summary RHA Advisor:

Dexter has been the advisor of Grand Valley’s RHA for the past six years. Through his time as the advisor, RHA has grown exponentially. The organization recently combined with NRHH, and Dexter has helped guide the Executive Board through the transition. While Dexter is the advisor, he is also a mentor, confidant, supporter, and friend. He helps students grow into phenomenal leaders, pushing them to reach new heights.

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Film Festivals • GLACURH RLC

Delegate Advisor 2013-2016

• NACURH Conference

Delegate Advisor 2014-2016

• MiRA Conference

Delegate Advisor 2014-2015, 2017

Conference Chair 2016

• ACPA Michigan Conference

Conference Co-Chair 2016

• MORHA Conference

Delegate Advisor 2013, 2015

Conference Chair 2014

• MACURH RLC

Delegate 2008-2010

• MACURH RBC’s

Delegate 2009-2010

• Indiana RA Conference

Delegate 2007-2008

“I have attended two conferences with Dexter as the delegation advisor, and he helped me grow so much as a leader. Dex-ter makes you laugh, feel comfortable, but is also the most sarcastic person I know. That’s why we love him though.

- Zack Mroz NRHH-CC

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“Dexter is not only a great supervisor/mentor but he is also a friend. He continuously encourages those around him to be the very best they can be and continues to enrich our campus to be a more inclusive and comfortable space for all students. GVSU is extremely lucky to have Dexter.”

- Samuel Yocca, Resident Assistant

Recognition

• Top 10 Program

GLACUHO 2015, 2016

• OTM Award Residence Life Professional Staff

Campus Winner 2015, 2016

• Golden MOWII

GLACURH 2015

• Case Study Winner

GLACUHO 2012

“Dexter is such an amazing person. He is always willing to help someone, whether professionally, academically, or personally. He is a wonderful human being, loving and kind, and always there when you need him. I’m honored to have met him and call him a dear friend.”

- Brooklynn Golnick, RHA President

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To Whom it May Concern:

It is my pleasure to support Dexter Earney in his nomination for the GLACURH Advisor of the

Year award in recognition for his leadership and guidance with the Grand Valley State University

Residence Housing Association (GVSU RHA). Dexter is the current advisor and oversees the General

Assembly, the Executive Board, and two Graduate Assistants.

Dexter has been a crucial component of the GVSU RHA’s success in this past year; with the

combination of two organizations—RHA and NRHH—the transition into the year has been more diffi-

cult than usual for the organization. Two positions were added to the executive board as well as the

addition of NRHH members becoming permanent RHA members, and Dexter helped the executive

board maneuver through the transition smoothly. There have been other changes this year that

have been successful due to Dexter’s support such as the name change for Living Center govern-

ments and the process for funding requests.

Many of the students in GVSU RHA look to Dexter for guidance, leadership, and support. He

makes connections with students through personal interactions in and out of meetings and they af-

fect students in a very positive way. There are countless students at Grand Valley—specifically within

GVSU RHA—that lean on Dexter professionally, academically, and personally. His impact on their

undergraduate experiences is undeniably a powerful one.

Specifically, Dexter has served as a very helpful advisor for me and my fellow Graduate Assis-

tant Advisor. He understands the importance for us to learn about advising students and has al-

lowed us to grow in our roles in GVSU RHA. Dexter teaches best by letting us make our own mistakes;

he allows us to take on what we find interesting and helps us when necessary, but doesn’t mi-

cromanage or hover over our work. Dexter has taught me many outlooks on how to be a great ad-

visor for students and I hope to continue to learn under Dexter’s guidance until graduation.

Dexter deserves to be recognized for the work he has put into GVSU RHA because he has

been central to the organization and it would not be the organization it is today without him. I am

proud to call Dexter my advisor and would not want anyone else to fill his shoes. Thank you for your

consideration for Dexter Earney as the GLACURH Advisor of the Year.

Kind Regards,

Meagan Mullen

Graduate Assistant Advisor, GVSU RHA

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