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Cory J. Pardieck
1703 Townsend Drive – 153 Wads | Houghton, Michigan 49931 | (906) 231-6645 | cjpardie@mtu.edu
EDUCATION
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology – Terre Haute, Indiana
Bachelor of Science Biomedical Engineering, Bioinstrumentation - 2014 – Cum Laude
Master of Science Engineering Management - 2016
STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE
Student Affairs and Advancement – Michigan Technological University
Residence Life Coordinator – Housing and Residential Life Summer 2016 – Present
Supervise, train, evaluate, and provide leadership for student resident assistants
Responsible for creating a living and learning environment in the residence halls and apartments,
enhancing academics, and continuing retention initiatives
Ensure that residence hall safety and security procedures are established and maintained
Instruct a section of Creating Your Success, a college success course, for first-year students
Complete and assist with the implementation of the Cultural Competency training curriculum
Respond and assist with on-call campus emergencies as a strategic communicator and problem-solver
Serve as an Academic Adviser for the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity (Gamma Chi Chapter) reviewing
academic policies and assisting the scholarship chairman with academic conduct meetings
Serve as a Safe Place Ally in working towards an inclusive campus environment for all students
Learn about mental health illnesses and respond effectively during a mental health crisis as a certified
Mental Health First Aid responder
Advise the McNair Hall Association and assist with the guidance and education of the organization’s
executive team including constitution revisions, budgeting, and event organizing
Plan and implement the first annual Leadership Retreat for hall council executive members to learn
skills such as conflict resolution, leadership approaches, and logistical planning
Serve on the Success Summit Committee to assist in the planning and implementation of various
leadership opportunities for engaged student leaders
Restructure and reorganize the resident assistant training manual to make it more helpful and efficient
Develop a marketing campaign to promote the residence life coordinator position to select
universities across the Midwest
Residence Life Staff - Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Graduate Assistant, Office of Student Affairs and Learning Center 2014 - 2016
Acted as a professional role model among peers and as an ambassador for the campus community
Maintained a positive, cooperative, and enthusiastic working relationship with the residence life staff
Supervised, trained, assessed, and recruited the Sophomore Resident Tutor staff
Served on the LEAD Committee which included organizing, presenting, and mentoring at the annual
Leadership Academy, Crisis Simulation, and Greek Presidents Seminar
Provided quarterly educational staff development opportunities for the residence life staff such as first
aid training, suicide prevention, head trauma recognition, and multicultural training
Served on the Greatest Floor Committee to host a 24-hour event for each residence hall to compete
Assisted with the planning and implementation of the New Student Orientation program each year
Planned and implemented the Haunted Trail fundraiser as the project leader and raised over $1,500
and many canned good items for local charities and families
Hosted eight different schools and presented a President’s Workshop at the Fall Business Meeting for
the Indiana Residence Hall Organization as Co-Conference Chairman
Instructed two sections of College and Life Skills during Fall Quarter and presented a Money
Management session to the entire Freshmen class
Identified at-risk students during midterms and conducted follow-up interviews with each to help
them create an action plan for academic success
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Resident Assistant, Percopo Hall and Blumberg Hall 2012 - 2014
Acted as a resource for students providing them with information, insight, and understanding on
institutional policies and resources
Interpreted and assisted with the enforcement of Rose-Hulman rules and regulations
Coordinated hall educational programs which complemented the professional growth of students
Provided counseling and guidance for students when needed and directed them to further assistance
Developed and managed a mentoring relationship with two sophomore advisors to continue their
professional growth
Sophomore Advisor, Deming Hall 2011 - 2012
Worked as a team with the residence life staff to build a community among the residents
Assisted freshmen students academically and socially in experiencing a positive transition to college
Planned and promoted floor activities such as campus events, intramural sports, and floor trips
Took advantage of a mentoring relationship with the resident assistant to focus on my leadership
development and experiences
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Attendee of Jane Brown’s educational webinar “Residence Life and Students with Autism” (2016)
Committee member for the Inclusion and Equity Committee within GLACUHO (2016)
Organized and served a Thanksgiving meal for students staying on campus during break (2016)
Competed in the 2015 and 2016 GLACUHO Conference case study competition
President and Service Chairman of the Residence Hall Association (2013-2014)
Treasurer of the Biomedical Engineering Society (2013-2014)
Campus Involvement Committee member for the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity (2012-2014)
Volunteered with Habitat for Humanity repairing damaged homes in Alabama (2012 & 2013)
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Examination of retention rates for first-generation college students at Rose-Hulman to evaluate the
effectiveness of campus programs and services towards student success (Integrated Project)
Study and determine which factors are most important to student academic success at Rose-Hulman
(Organizational Behavior)
Become a subject-matter expert on determining management strategies for early career professionals
(Human Resources Management)
HONORS & CERTIFICATIONS
Cultural Competency certified by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion at Michigan Tech which is
dedicated to understanding and identifying bias, prejudice, and privilege on campuses (2017)
Mental Health First Aid certified by the USA Mental Health First Aid (2016)
First Aid, CPR, and AED certified by the American Red Cross (2014-2016)
Safe Place Ally certified by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion at Michigan Tech which is
dedicated to the education of LGBTQIA+ identities and inclusion efforts (2016)
Staff Search Committee certified by Michigan Tech to cover best practices and legal aspects of
conducting a job search (2016)
Awarded “Top Program” at the Indiana Residence Hall Organization Conference 2016 for
Leadership in a Crisis voted upon by the Indiana delegation
“2013 Outstanding Commitment to Community Service” award presented by the Office of Student
Activities at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Recipient of the Honor Key Award presented by the Student Government Association for
demonstrating outstanding campus involvement among the graduating class (2014)