Curriculum Vitae

Michael D. Hoffshire, PhD
mikehoffshire@gmail.com

Education

Spring 2017
The University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Administration in Higher Education

May 2011
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Master of Arts, Student Affairs Administration

May 2009
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Minor, Psychology

Experience

November 2021 – Present
University of California, Berkeley
Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science
Assistant Dean, Admissions & Student Affairs

September 2018- November 2021
St. Mary’s College of California
Moraga, CA
Director of Student Engagement & Academic Success

  • Provide strategic leadership and supervision of Student Engagement and Academic Success related opportunities, staffing, and initiatives. This includes short and long term goals, identifying and enacting strategies, creating comprehensive services, and collaborating within the community
  • Plan, develop, manage, and assess the daily functioning and strategic implementation of the coaching model and tutorial services. Ensure quality coaching and tutoring services by establishing metrics and job performance
  • Chair the Undergraduate Academic Probation Review Board for students who are not in Good Academic Standing with the institution while implementing success strategies to increase their major and cumulative grade point average
  • Administrative, research, and assessment including processes and procedures
  • Maintain budget and implement accountability standards

January 2016- August 2018
The University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Assistant Director of First Year Student Success

  • Provide leadership and coordination of the First Year Experience in Academic Affairs
  • Supervise 3 full time, professional staff members, 2 graduate assistants and student workers
  • Develop and implement strategic plan for First Year Experience and University Success 1001 & 1003
  • Manage relationships and collaborations with student success partners, as well as programs and curriculum that support first year student needs and retention efforts
  • Create first year programs that directly align with First Year Experience learning outcomes
  • Manage a budget of $90,000 (UNIV1001) and First Year Experience ($10,000)
  • Create, distribute and assess measures that directly influence institutional effectiveness, student learning and developmental experiences
  • Meet one on one with students, investigate concerns and provide follow up

July 2014- January 2016
The University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Coordinator of University Success

  • Coordinated the University’s 35 University Success classes (UNIV1001) during the Fall & Spring semesters
  • Hired, trained, and supervised UNIV1001 instructors and a graduate assistant
  • Created learning outcomes, common syllabi, assessments, and course materials
  • Implemented and oversaw a first year peer mentoring program
  • Managed a budget of approximately $90,000
  • Created first year programs that directly align with First Year Experience learning outcomes
  • Coordinated first year common read program
  • Coordinated and implemented the Strengthsquest assessment and programming to the campus community
  • Served on university wide committees, including Title IX, financial literacy, and those that directly impact first year students
  • Maintained departmental website using OUCampus

June 2012- January 2016
The University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Student Success Counselor

  • Created and designed the Office of First Year Experience at the University of New Orleans
  • Served as a resource and mentor to a first year class of approximately 900 students
  • Co-coordinated the University’s University Success class (UNIV1001) which included designing the syllabus, scheduling, selecting instructors and Peer Mentors, overseeing the budget, supervising a Graduate Assistant, and maintaining over 30 sections
  • Taught multiple sections of UNIV 1001 and develop lesson plans to meet the needs of incoming first year students
  • Maintained the University’s Academic Early Alert system (UNOCares)
  • Served as a Success Coach to support students in achieving their academic, personal and social goals
  • Met one on one with students requiring assistance to develop academic action plans
  • Planned, coordinated and implemented intentional programming to help incoming students maximize their first year
  • Designed and implemented a common read book program for the University
  • Served as the direct liaison to the Student Involvement and Leadership Affinity Wing
  • Served as a member of campus wide committees including the Advisor’s Council Privateer Plunge, New Student Convocation, Student Academic Progress Appeal, and others
  • Assessed student learning outcomes
  • Served as the advisor to UNITY-UNO (LGBTQIQ-A student organization)

July 2011- February 2012
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC
Resident Director

  • Managed and developed a sense of community among a first year living
    area of approximately 350 students
  • Mentored and nurtured students in their academic and personal development through programming, advising, and counseling
  • Supervised nine Resident Assistants
  • Administered educational sanctions to students in response to university policy violations
  • Provided rotating on-call duty coverage for emergency situations for the entire campus
  • Produced and present training programs for University Housing undergraduate staff
  • Served as a member on departmental and campus wide work groups

August 2009- May 2011
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Assistant Hall Director

  • Managed a first year living area of approximately 500 students
  • Supervised eight Resident Mentors
  • Administered educational sanctions to students in response to university policy violations
  • Provide rotating on-call duty coverage for emergency situations for six first year residence halls
  • Produced and presented training programs for Resident Mentors and Intercultural Aides
  • Advised a student organization on program development and campus activities

Professional Affiliation & Honors

  • Roger Williams University, Alumni of the Year, Advancing DEI (2023)
  • College Student Educators International member (ACPA; 2009 – Present)
  • Directorate Board Member: Coalition of Sexuality & Gender Identities (ACPA; 2020 – 2021)
  • Saint Mary’s College of California Paul Giurlanda Award (2020)
  • College Student Educators International Dr. Sheltrese D. McCoy Advocacy Award (2019)
  • University of New Orleans Student Organization Advisor of the Year (2015)

Service

  • Advisor for UNITY/PRIDE (LGBTQ+ student organizations) (2012 – 2021)
  • Co-Chair of Que(e)ries: Diverse Genders and Sexualities Action Subcommittee of the College Committee on Inclusive Excellence (2021 – 2022)
  • Safespace Facilitator (2012 – Present)