Katie R.

McGrath
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers and/or Katie ▪ 740.591.0298 ▪ kmcgrath@shawnee.edu

EDUCATION
Master of Education, Student Affairs in Higher Education April 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology December 2014
Minor – Youth and Community Engagement
Wright State University Dayton, OH
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Academic Advisor August 2017-Present
College of Professional Studies, Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH
 Advise students who are entering and/or making transitions within the university regarding academic issues,
services, processes, etc., and helps students with goal setting and improving their persistence and academic plan
completion
 Collaborate with students on major and career possibilities, assists students with creating an academic plan, and
helps to transition the student to a faculty advisor within the student’s major
 Work closely with the Director of Advising and Academic Resources and Title III Coordinator to gather, track, and
report information related to advising students
 Provide academic support by recommending tutoring, supplemental instruction, and various campus resources as
needed
 Implement a comprehensive academic improvement plan, with assessment, that empowers student agency
through goal setting, knowledge of campus resources, time management skills, study skills, and networking
opportunities through workshop presentations
 Serve as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Shawnee State University’s Title IX Committee
Graduate Assistant August 2016-April 2017
Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, & Ally Affairs (LGBTQA) Dayton, OH
 Supervised 6 Student Employees – Community Engagement Coordinators
 Advised the LGBTQA+ Student organization – Rainbow Alliance
 Co-facilitated LGBTQA+ educational programs: Safe Space trainings, Spectrum Sessions, and Our Voice Panel
Programs for students, faculty, staff and community members
 Created and facilitated a training program for Our Voice Panel students
 Developed and implemented assessments for 2 educational programs: Spectrum Sessions and Our Voice Panel
Program
 Served on various committees across campus to ensure LGBTQA+ and Ally students’ needs were met
o Faculty/Staff Allies, Gender Based Harassment & Violence, LGBTQA+ Advisory Board, and Tunnel of
Oppression.
 Collaborated with Wright State departments and offices, and the Greater Dayton community, on various projects
and events for students
 Created and implemented an educational campaign around Gender Inclusive Restroom Policies with the Title IX
Investigative and Training Officer from the Office of Equity and Inclusion
 Served on Search Committee for the Interim Vice President of Student Affairs
Gender Based Harassment & Violence Prevention Committee October 2015-October 2016
Wright State University Dayton, OH
 Promoted transparency, accountability and education related to gender based violence (stalking, sex offenses,
domestic violence, intimate partner violence, dating violence, and sexual misconduct)
 Coordinated initiatives related to education, service, and data collection
 Ensured policies, practices, and processes were kept up to date by regularly reviewing policies and adjusting
protocol related to sexual assault/violence when necessary
New Student/Transfer Orientation Internship June 2016-August 2016
Xavier University Cincinnati, OH
 Created and facilitated comprehensive training programs about facilitation basics, group dynamics, campus
resources, academic success and retention initiatives for 140 orientation team (OT) members
 Developed and implemented a comprehensive assessment pieces related to program evaluation and learning
outcomes for new students, OT, faculty, parents and families on Qualtrics
 Constructed overall operation and logistics of Transfer and Adult, Weekend, Evening Student Orientation
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o 9 orientation leaders and 100 incoming students

 Co-supervised 5 undergraduate student orientation leaders – Manresa Core
 Coordinated parent and family orientation sessions with professional faculty and staff about techniques to support
student success initiatives

Graduate Assistant June 2015-April 2016

Office of Annual Giving and the Graduate School Dayton, OH
 Raised funds to support scholarships and programs for students across camps using a multi-channeled
approach; phonathon, direct mail, and email solicitations
o Phonathon efforts: $20,891.00
 Served on the #GivingTuesday committee as a liaison between WSU student organizations and the office of
annual giving and served as an ambassador for national day of giving activities
 Assembled research and data projects for the Graduate School to provide information about graduate programs
(areas of achievements and improvements needed) while also learning the importance of executing research to
produce useful data

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Gender Based Harassment and Violence Conduct Panel August 2015-December 2016
Wright State University, Community Standards and Student Conduct Dayton, OH
 Served on initial hearing and appellate panels
 Reviewed information from the Title IX investigator, and parties involved, to determine if the information
violates a Wright State University policy
o For appellate panels, reviewed entire case record to ensure decision rendered in initial hearing stands

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) For Children January 2018-Present
Scioto CASA/GAL Program, Scioto County Juvenile Court Portsmouth, OH
 Ensure that a child’s best interests are represented at every stage in the case, and that the child’s wishes are
made known to the court
 Complete an extensive, independent receive of each case: meeting face-to-face with child(ren) and speaking
relevant adults that are involved in the child’s life that might have facts about the case
 Monitor case following a court hearing and assist in developing a plan of action for all parties involved
Wish, Special Events, and Marketing Intern August 2012-August 2014
A Special Wish Foundation Dayton, OH
 Assisted in coordination of wishes; booked flights and housing reservations, completed detailed trip itineraries,
and put together Wish delivery bags to ensure communication of all details were passed on from the
organization to the families and outside vendors
 Supported marketing efforts for all special events and fundraising by posting to ASW’s social media sites and
sending emails

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Ohio Academic Advising Association August 2017-Present
National Academic Advising Association August 2017-Present
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honors Society November 2013-April 2017
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity, Zeta Theta Chapter September 2010- Present

HONORS
Outstanding Alum Award April 2018
Community Development Award April 2017
OCPA Dr. Robert A. Dubick Case Study Competition Winner January 2017
Ruth Wiles Volunteer of the Year Award August 2015
President Ambassador- Wright State University May 2014

PRESENTATIONS & TRAININGS

“Sex, Sexuality, and Sport – Transgressing Heteronormative Narratives” February 2017
co-presented with Taylor Sherritt, MBLGTACC
Safe/Brave Space Ally Development Trained September 2015