Resume

• 2001

  Masters

  History

  Lambda Alpha Anthropology Honors Society

  Gamma Chapter

  Charter member since 1996

  True Colors Facilitator Certification

  True Colors Intl

  Mediation training

  Project Mediation Pros

• 1992

  Bachelors

  Anthropology

  Lambda Alpha Anthropology Honors Society

  Bachelors

  American Studies

  Lambda Alpha Anthropological Honors Society

  Anthropology Club

  The University of Texas at San Antonio

• Adult Education

  Research

  University Teaching

  Public Speaking

  Academic Administration

  Teaching

  Distance Learning

  Editing

  Community Outreach

  Program Development

  Academic Advising

  Qualitative Research

  Student Affairs

  Student Development

  Curriculum Development

  Enrollment Management

  College Teaching

  Higher Education

  Staff Development

  Campus

  Edmondson

  I am an experienced Ombudsperson with a demonstrated history of working in higher education. I have proven skills in outreach and program development

  research

  and administrative leadership. I am effective with oral and written communication including excellent presentation skills

  and an ability to build professional rapport. I am a leader and creative thinker who is willing to pursue challenges and understands change for the benefit of the organization.

  Donna

  Edmondson

  Texas A&M University-San Antonio

  The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Texas A&M University-San Antonio

  Northwest Vista College

  Center for Archaeological Research - UTSA

  Managed part-time staff and volunteers for Legacy: Hands on the Past educational outreach program; Generated program funding through grant proposals and maintained program within budgetary guidelines;\tResearched and developed new curriculum to meet K-12 local and state requirements including TEKS; Researched

  developed and organized programs based on identified needs for groups of all ages; Recruited

  coordinated and trained UTSA graduate and undergraduate students for the outreach program; Developed and coordinated special events

  to include two regional fairs; Maintained a cooperative relationship with UTSA faculty and staff to generate student support; Developed marketing strategies to promote the program within the UTSA community; Coordinated and co-sponsored programs for the general public with local community agencies; Designed

  set up and maintained hands-on exhibits

  activities

  and brochures; Organized

  conducted and managed summer camps and field schools for pre-collegiate youth; Developed and coordinated career-oriented mentor program for high school students; Strived to maintain an open and safe environment for all participants; Promoted the program on local

  state and national levels through anthropological meetings

  conferences

  and the media; Worked on various archaeological projects

  including fieldwork

  laboratory work and report writing.

  Research Scientist Assistant II/Program Coordinator: Legacy Hands on the Past

  The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Center for Archaeological Research - UTSA

  Worked on various archaeological projects

  including field and laboratory work; Worked as tour guide for the Legacy: Hands on the Past educational outreach program; Performed front office duties including answering multi-line phone

  filing

  typing

  research and other duties as assigned.

  Technical Staff Assistant II

  The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Teaches a general survey course \"Academic Inquiry and Scholarship\" (AIS) to first time in college students.

  The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Adjunct Faculty

  Teaching core American and Texas History courses

  Texas A&M University-San Antonio

  The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Office of the Registrar

  Supervisor; supervise the production of two academic catalogs and an annual online information guide; oversee the production of the online class schedule and academic calendar; provide guidance to faculty and staff concerning catalog development and course insertion policy while maintaining a cooperative working relationship with the University community. Oversee graduation coordination including the online graduation application and other forms

  degree audits

  and commencement line up.

  Associate Director

  Academic Publications & Graduation Coordination

  Listens to and discusses questions

  concerns and complaints of faculty

  staff

  and student employees concerning the academic enterprise. Evaluates options to address faculty and staff academic concerns and answers or seeks others who can answer academic related questions. Explains academic policies and procedures or seeks others who can explain the policies and procedures. Facilitates the mediation of disputes to achieve a \"win-win\" resolution of the issues. Seeks input from others or makes referrals when appropriate and obtains resolution of questions

  concerns and complaints in a timely manner. Creates an open environment in which faculty

  staff and student employees can discuss academic related issues.

  Academic Affairs Ombudsperson

  San Antonio

  Texas Area

  The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Listens to and discusses individual’s research-related concerns; \tIdentifies and evaluates options to address faculty and staff research concerns; Provides and clarifies research policy information; Acts as a facilitator or mediator; Serves as a referral agent; Makes recommendations for change to enhance the mission of the university

  Research Ombudsperson

  San Antonio

  Texas Area

  The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Center for Archaeological Research - UTSA

  Coordinated

  supervised and trained volunteers and staff for the Legacy: Hands on the Past educational outreach program; Designed

  set up and maintained hands-on exhibits

  activities

  and brochures;\tAssisted with organizing and conducting summer camps; developed curriculum for summer camps;\tWorked on various archaeological projects

  including field and laboratory work and report writing.

  Research Scientist Assistant I

  The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Supervisor; supervise the production of two academic catalogs and an annual online information guide; oversee the production of the online class schedule and academic calendar; provide guidance to faculty and staff concerning catalog developement and course insertion policy while maintaining a cooperative working relationship with the University community.

  University of Texas at San Antonio

  Adjunct Faculty

  Taught lower division American history and Texas history.

  Northwest Vista College

  Adjunct Faculty

  Taught upper division Texas history courses.

  Texas A&M University-San Antonio

  University Ombuds

  I act as a liaison between individual employees

  groups of employees

  and the University administration by serving as a facilitator and providing an avenue for information. This role is responsible for addressing questions and concerns by evaluating options

  providing guidance and facilitating mediation and resolution via informal conversations.

  The University of Texas at San Antonio