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ADAM E. PECK

EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Austin

Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration 2006

Dissertation: “Factors Influencing Student Perceptions of Fairness in Administrative Decision Making”

Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

M.A. in Speech Communication (emphasis in Interpersonal Communication) 2000

Thesis: “Lies Online: Deception in Computer-mediated Cultures”

Lewis University, Romeoville, IL

B.A. in Theatre 1995

Minor: Human Communication

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX Assistant Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs January 2008 – Present

(Promoted from Dean of Student Affairs, 2013)

Provide leadership to the student affairs division of the university with

three direct reports and 61 indirect reports in 10 departments including

student health clinic, counseling services, judicial affairs, career services,

testing services, student life, orientation, student activities, veterans’

center and multicultural affairs. Directly manage a budget of $3.5 million

and provide leadership to the division with budgets totaling more than

45 million. Coordinate divisional assessment, strategic planning and

accreditation functions. Served as Deputy Title IX Coordinator for

student concerns and as appellate authority in Title IX cases. Adjudicate

judicial matters and participate in conflict mediation. Collaborate actively

with various constituencies to enhance student learning, develop

engaging programs, increase student retention and enhance student

success. Promote intercultural dialogue and support a campus climate

that is open to the viewpoints of others and is welcoming and inclusive

to all.

Key Accomplishments:

Provided leadership to a campus-wide effort that increased first-

year retention more than eight points in five years.

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Coordinated the development of the Peer Involvement Advising

model which has attracted national attention and recognition.

Led the development of the First-Year Commons residential

learning community (including participation in the facilities and

program design for a new residential facility).

Participated in the steering committees for Institutional

Accreditation, Strategic Plan and Campus Master Plan.

Secured funding and resources for the development of the

Veteran’s Resource Center.

Collaboratively developed “The SFA Way” honor code with

faculty, staff and students.

Wrote the successful proposal for the Quality Enhancement Plan

(QEP) on High Impact Practices toward reaffirmation of

accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and

Schools (SACS) and co-authored the QEP literature review.

Developed the Achieving College Excellence (ACE) Workshops

program to address non-cognitive factors in student attrition and

enhance college-level reading, mathematics and study skills.

Assisted in the development of a new graduate program in

Higher Education and Student Affairs and serve as a graduate

faculty member in the program.

Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO

Director of Student Life June 2005 – January 2008

Oversaw the Department of Student Life, the Cross Cultural Center and

the Center for Leadership and Community Service. Served as a student

advocate, working to enhance the student experience and foster co-

curricular opportunities that integrated with classroom learning.

Provided supervision to the staff and general oversight of programs,

including: student government association, parent and family programs,

commuter programs, transfer student programs, technology/student

computing, Greek life, community service/service learning, cross cultural

programs, The Leadership Institute, student activities and clubs and

organizations. Served as an appeals officer for student conduct. Served

as a member of the conduct concerns committee. Chaired the

university’s First-Year Experience and Alcohol Awareness Week

committees.

Key Accomplishments:

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Worked closely with faculty to create a new service learning

program.

Developed student organization adviser training program to

enhance learning in recognized student organizations with

faculty advisers.

Initiated a new developmental leadership program.

Developed the Week of Reflection program to help students

consider what they were learning inside and outside of the

classroom and how it was changing them.

Worked with campus constituents to reform Greek conduct

boards.

Developed a social entrepreneurial grants program with the

College of Business, received funding from The Kauffman

Foundation to support the program.

Participated in recruiting of students through admitted student

receptions in high-yield cities across the country.

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX December 2001 – May 2005

Senior Student Affairs Administrator Provided oversight to the student affairs function of the Texas Union including student organizations, leadership programming and planning of events. Participated in the reorganization and restructuring of the Student Events Center. Advised student groups and promoted an inclusive and vibrant campus climate. Initiated and oversaw the Texas Union Box Office, new staff training and program evaluation. Supervised and provided leadership to the advising staff. Negotiated contracts for performances of artists and contractors; served as a liaison between students and administration and represented the staff to other departments. Built relationships with internal and external constituent groups and worked to increase funding by nearly $500,000 through a successful referendum and new partnerships. Key Accomplishments:

Collaborated on the development of Diversity Week and Unite

Texas programs to create intercultural dialogue and increase

campus unity.

Participated in the planning of a visit by His Holiness the 16th

Dali Lama of Tibet and organized visits by President William J.

Clinton, Spike Lee and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.

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Participated in the development of successful partnerships with

The New Yorker magazine, University Co-Op and the Liz

Sutherland Carpenter Lectureship.

Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, TX

Director of Student Activities and the Alumni Student Center June 2001 – December 2001

Responsible for developing lively and compelling programs for the

campus community toward the goal of increasing social and academic

engagement. Oversaw the Alumni Student Center. Booked camps and

conferences and maintained the facility. Planned and implemented

summer orientation programs.

McKendree College (now McKendree University), Lebanon, IL

Director of Student Activities June 1998 – May 2001

Produced original educational, social, alumni, community-building,

diversity and leadership programming. Negotiated contracts for

performances by artists. Coordinated the New Student Orientation

program. Supervised student center staff. Maintained student center

facility and equipment, and controlled operations and staff budgets.

Served as adviser of the Campus Activities Board, Union Board and

Campus Activities Executive Board, providing training in activities

planning and promotion. Oversaw the Greek program. Served as

college judicial officer for individual and organizational breaches

of the Student Conduct Code. Served as interim International Student

Affairs Coordinator.

McKendree College (now McKendree University), Lebanon, IL

Residence Hall Director July 1997 – June 1999

Maintained residential facilities, trained and supervised student staff,

produced and managed student-developed programming and adjudicated

violations of college policy.

Belleville Area College (now Southwestern Illinois College), Lebanon, IL

Theatre Manager August 1995 – July 1997

Coordinated planning and implementation of student-oriented programming

and managed all aspects of the theater facility through the Office of College

Activities. Scheduled the space, maintained facility and equipment, and

performed all light, sound and other technical duties requested by the Office of

College Activities and other campus constituencies. Served as interim Assistant

Director of College Activities.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Stephen F. Austin State University Counseling 540 – Introduction to Student Affairs Fall 2012 – Present

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This graduate-level course provides a survey and overview of student

affairs theory and practice. It introduces students to the foundational

philosophies of the profession, examines the integration of student

affairs functions and administrators in higher education, explores the

variety of roles student affairs professionals play on college campuses,

and seeks to develop an understanding of institutional cultures and the

professional's role within those cultures. The course also introduces

students to the function of a scholar in the practice of student affairs.

Counseling 545 – Leadership and Administration Spring 2013 – Present

This graduate-level course introduces students to the study of higher

education administration and leadership and focuses on analysis of all

elements of higher education institutions. Particular attention is paid to

structure and governance and it provides an overview of administrative

leadership in higher education.

Communication 170 – Interpersonal Communication Spring 2011 – Fall 2014

This undergraduate course focuses on interaction in a variety of

relational contexts such as organizations and work teams, family,

romance, friendship networks, cross-gender, and intercultural. Students

develop specific skills in relational maintenance and intimacy, self-

disclosure, intervention, self-reflexivity, uncertainty reduction, listening,

assertiveness, and verbal and nonverbal expressions.

Communication 111 –Public Speaking Spring 2011 – Fall 2012

This undergraduate course assists students in becoming more confident

and capable public speakers. Students learn to critique their own public

speaking ability and to analyze and critique the performance of other

speakers.

SFA 101 –Freshman Leadership Academy/Freshman Seminar Fall 2008 – Present

This high-impact course infuses curriculum from SFA’s freshman seminar

program with Leadership training. A primary feature of the course is a

high-impact project that uses active/collaborative learning and service

learning to increase higher-order thinking skills. The class grew from 30

students in 2008 to more than 80 in 2015.

Saint Louis University

University 101 Fall 2012 – Fall 2007

Developed and taught an elective freshmen orientation course.

Responsibilities included the preparation and presentation of lectures,

activities, examinations and projects. Evaluated student performance on

examinations, projects and presentations. Assisted in the development

of textbooks and learning materials.

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Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

Graduate Teaching Assistant May 1997 – May 1998

Developed and taught interpersonal communication courses that fulfilled

general education requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences. Was

responsible for the preparation and presentation of lectures, activities,

examinations and projects. Provided input on the selection of textbooks and

learning materials.

SPECIAL TRAINING

Title IX Coordinator & Administrator Training & Certification (August, 2012). Association of Title IX Administrators, St. Louis, MO.

Title IX Coordinator Training Online Course (May, 2012). National Association of College and University Attorneys.

DISSERTATION/THESIS COMMITTEES Wilkinson, M.R. (2017). Dissertation: Obtaining Marketable Workforce Skills: A Qualitative Study of Former

Student Resident Assistants in Texas, Lamar University.

Lynn, G. (2015). Dissertation: Caring behaviors in higher education mentoring relationships: A

grounded theory, Stephen F. Austin State University.

Walker, A. (2013). Dissertation: Living a life of privilege: A critical autobiography of the development of a

white educator’s racial Identity, Stephen F. Austin State University.

Zimmerman, A. (2012). Master’s Thesis (Chair): The impact of specialized critical thinking training on the skills and abilities of college students: A qualitative study, Stephen F. Austin State University.

Bouck, G.M. (2012). Dissertation: Social capital, socioeconomic state and community college transfer student persistence: A mixed-methods study, Stephen F. Austin State University. PUBLICATIONS Peck, A. & Callahan, K. (eds.) (Forthcoming) Leadership Development in Student Employment, New Directions for Student Leadership. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Peck, A. (Forthcoming). Incorporating Job-Ready Skills into Student Leadership Programs. In Spencer, G. & Rooney, G. (Eds.), New Directions for Student Services Sourcebook. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Peck, A. & Preston, M. (October, 2018). “Why Get Involved? A Guide for Student Leaders,” Campus Activities Programming. Peck, A. & Preston, M. (September, 2017). “Helping Employers See the Value of Hiring Engaged Students,” Journal of the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

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Peck, A. (ed.) (2017). Engagement & Employability: Integrating Career Learning Through Cocurricular Experiences in Postsecondary Education, Washington, D.C., NASPA Press. Kruger, K., & Peck, A. (2017). Disruption, Change, and Telling the Story of Student Affairs: An Introduction. In Peck, A. (Ed.), Engagement and employability: integrating career learning through cocurricular experiences in postsecondary education (xi-xxxi). Washington, DC: NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Griffin, K., & Peck, A., & LaCount, S. (2017). How Students Gain Employability Skills: Data from Project CEO. In Peck, A. (Ed.), Engagement and employability: integrating career learning through cocurricular experiences in postsecondary education (39-64). Washington, DC: NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Peck, A., & Cummings, T. (2017). Developing Employability Skills Through Campus Activities. In Peck, A. (Ed.), Engagement and employability: integrating career learning through cocurricular experiences in postsecondary education (149-188). Washington, DC: NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Preston, M., & Peck, A. (2017). Developing Employability Skills Through Student Government Associations. In Peck, A. (Ed.), Engagement and employability: integrating career learning through cocurricular experiences in postsecondary education (249-283). Washington, DC: NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Spencer, G., & Peck, A. (2017). Developing Employability Skills Through Leadership Development Programs. In Peck, A. (Ed.), Engagement and employability: integrating career learning through cocurricular experiences in postsecondary education (337-371). Washington, DC: NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Peck, A. (2017 Flawed Premise: Next Steps. In Peck, A. (Ed.), Engagement and employability: integrating career learning through cocurricular experiences in postsecondary education (399-415). Washington, DC: NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Peck, A., Kane, C. and Davis, T. (September, 2016). “NACA NEXT: Assessing Career Skills Developed Through Campus Activities,” Campus Activities Programming, 49 (3) pp. 34-37. Griffin, K., Peck, A. & LaCount, S. (2016). Project CEO: The potential value of beyond-the-classroom experiences for developing career competencies, Campus Labs, Buffalo, NY. Preston, M. & Peck, A. (2016). Carts before horses? Remembering the primacy of the student’s experience in student learning. In Roberts, D. & Bailey, K. (Ed.), New Directions for Student Leadership. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Peck, A., Hall, D., Cramp, C., Lawhead, J., Fehring, K., & Simpson, T. (February, 2016). The co-curricular connection: The impact of experiences beyond the classroom on soft skills, Journal of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 76 (3). Peck, A., (ed.), Cramp, C., Croft, L., Cummings, T., Fehring, K., Hall, D., Hnatusko, P. and Lawhead, J. (2015). Considering the impact of participation and employment of students in campus activities and collegiate

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recreation on the development of the skills employers desire most: A joint whitepaper from the National Association for Campus Activities and Leaders in Collegiate Recreation: Columbia, SC and Corvallis, OR, NACA and NIRSA, publishers. Peck, A. and Dotson, K. (March, 2015). “Four conversations about careers in Student Affairs: A guide for mentors,” Campus Activities Programming, 47 (7). Peck, A. (Summer, 2014). Overcoming the digital dilemma: Developing and measuring critical thinking gained through co-curricular experiences in a time of information overload. The Journal of Technology in Student Affairs. Peck, A. & Smith, H. (2013). “Addressing campus civility through an honor code” Student Affairs on Campus, 1 (1), Retrieved from http://www.studentaffairsoncampus.com. Peck, A. (October, 2012). “Using structured reflection to guide student learning: A research study,” Campus Activities Programming, 45 (4).

Peck, A. (February 26, 2012). Overloaded with information, students need critical thinking skills, The

University World News, Issue No: 210.

Peck, A. and Horne, A. (2012). Making assessment part of your daily work in student activities, Campus

Activities Programming, 45 (1).

Peck, A., Rault, P. and O’Neil, D. (October, 2011). Events that teach: Accomplishing unique learning

outcomes through a Week of Reflection, Campus Activities Programming, 44 (5).

Peck, A. (July, 2011). Peer involvement advisers improve first-year student engagement and retention, About

Campus, 16 (3) p. 22-25.

Peck, A., Claver, L., and Russell, M. (May, 2010). Engaging students through a student involvement center,

Campus Activities Programming, 43 (1).

Peck, A. (February, 2010). Putting the student back in student learning, NASPA NetResults.

Peck, A. (2010). Reflections on how higher education changes us, Sawdust Magazine.

Peck, A. (2010). Inspiration and shared values. In M. L. Shankman, & S. J. Allen (Eds.). Emotionally Intelligent

Leadership for Students: Facilitation and Activity Guide (pp. 257-273). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Peck, A. (2010). Inspiration. In M. L. Shankman, & S. J. Allen (Eds.). Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for

Students: Workbook (pp. 158-160). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Peck, A. and Claver, L. (September, 2009). Engaging spaces: Moving student involvement from a ‘planned

expense’ to an ‘impulse buy.’ The Bulletin of the Association of College Unions International, 77 (5).

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Peck, A (2009). Keep the change: Using reflection to frame the transformative qualities of learning, About

Campus, 14 (1), p. 21 – 24.

Peck, A. (October, 2007). Ethics at the crossroads: Using organizational development theory to maximize the

effectiveness of ethical development, Campus Activities Programming, 40 (1).

Peck, A. (September, 2006) Teachable moments: The role of student unions in coaching character and

teaching ethics, The Bulletin of the Association of College Unions International, 75 (1).

Peck, A. (August, 2006). Feeling the spirit: Raising school pride on campus. Campus Activities Programming,

39 (2).

Peck, A. (2006). In their own voice: A narrative account of students’ perceptions of the fairness of decisions made in a university setting, UMI ProQuest. Peck, A. & Peck, M. (July, 2005). Look for the union label: Brand marketing for the programs and services of the student union. The Bulletin of the Association of College Unions International, 73 (4). Peck, A. (March, 2005). Decision making in student affairs: How to do all that is due. The Bulletin of the Association of College Unions International, 73 (2). Peck, A. (October, 2004). I love it when a (marketing) plan comes together. Campus Activities Programming, 37 (5).

WORK PAPERS Peck, A. (March 2011), Literature review for the quality enhancement plan for reaffirmation of accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Peck, A. (August 2010). Wrote compliance certification for “Community and Public Service (3.3.1.5)” toward reaffirmation of accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Peck, A. (August 2010). Wrote compliance certification for “Student Records (3.9.2)” toward reaffirmation of accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Peck, A., Standley, J. (August 2010). Wrote compliance certification for “Student Support Programs (2.10)” toward reaffirmation of accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Peck, A. (August 2010). Wrote compliance certification for “Intercollegiate Athletics (3.2.11)” toward reaffirmation of accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Peck, A. (August 2010). Wrote compliance certification for “Student Rights and Responsibilities (3.9.1)” toward reaffirmation of accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Peck, A. (August 2010). Wrote compliance certification for “Qualified Staff (3.9.3)” toward reaffirmation of accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS Peck, A. (March, 2018). “A Step-by-Step Guide to Co-Curricular Mapping (Half-Day),” Annual Meeting of the

National Association for Student Personnel Administrators, Philadelphia, PA.

Peck, A., Preston, M. & Griffin, K. (March, 2016). “A Framework for infusing career readiness into the co-

curriculum (Half-Day),” Annual Meeting of the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators,

Indianapolis, IN.

Peck, A. (2012). “High Impact Partnerships: Developing a Culture of Impact to Improve the Success of At-Risk Students” (Pre-conference Workshop) 12th Annual Assessment Conference at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Peck, A. (2009). “Critical in more ways than one: Critical thinking and reflective judgment in the information age” (Pre-conference Workshop) Annual Meeting of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Atlanta, GA. SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

Griffin, K., Peck, A., Elling, T. & Garcia, A. (March, 2018). “Project CEO: Leveraging Data to Improve Student

Learning Experiences,” Annual Meeting of the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators,

Philadelphia, PA.

Peck, A. & Preston, M. (March, 2018). “Carts Before Horses: Reconnecting to the Primacy of Student

Learning,” Annual Meeting of the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators, Philadelphia,

PA.

Cummings, T., Davis, T., Croft, L., and Peck, A. (March, 2018). “Student Organization Advisors: Promising

Practices for Advising with Purpose,” Annual Meeting of the National Association for Student Personnel

Administrators, Philadelphia, PA.

Peck, A. (October 2017) Mapping the Co-curriculum: A Step-by-Step Approach to Planning Emergent

Learning, Texas Association for Student Personnel Administrators, Dallas, TX.

Peck, A., Kruger, K., Mackes, M. Cummings, T., Hall, D. Bureau, D. & King, C. (March, 2017). “Demonstrating

the Impact of Co-Curricular Experiences on the Skills Employers Demand: A Panel Discussion,” Annual

Meeting of the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators, San Antonio, TX.

Roberts, D., Bailey, K., Peck, A., Preston, M., Woodruff, T., Shehane, M. & Haynes, S. (March, 2017).

“Assessing Cocurricular Student Leadership: Multiple Constructs, Multiple Methods,” Annual Meeting of the

National Association for Student Personnel Administrators, San Antonio, TX.


Peck, A. and Griffin, K. (March, 2017). “System Using Project CEO Data as a Catalyst: Improving Student

learning in Co-Curricular Experiences,” Annual Meeting of the National Association for Student Personnel

Administrators, San Antonio, TX.

Peck, A. (October, 2016) Preparing Students with Marketable Skills to Promote Career Readiness, Texas

Association for Student Personnel Administrators, Austin, TX.

Peck, A. (June, 2016). “Systematizing School Spirit,” Keynote Address for the National Institute on School

Spirit, National Association for Campus Activities.

Peck, A. (March, 2016). “Infusing career development into leadership programs” Annual Meeting of the

National Association for Student Personnel Administrators, Indianapolis, IN.

Peck, A. (February, 2016). “NACA's "NEXT" new resource for assessing career learning in co-curricular

activities” National Convention, National Association for Campus Activities National Convention, Louisville,

KY.

Peck, A. & Halton, M. (October, 2016). “Feeling the spirit: Increasing campus pride,” Texas Association for

Student Personnel Administrators, Corpus Christi, TX.

Peck, A. & Claver, L. (October, 2016). “Navigating the development of a peer involvement advising

program,” Texas Association for Student Personnel Administrators, Corpus Christi, TX.

Peck, A. & Wilson, A. (April, 2015). “A Framework for promoting and measuring marketable skills gained

through co-curricular experiences,” Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Marketable Skills

Conference, Austin, Texas.

Peck, A. (July, 2015). “Project CEO: Co-curricular Experience Outcomes,” Texas Council of Student Services

Vice Presidents retreat, Montgomery, Texas.

Peck, A. (June, 2015). “Laws of attraction: Recruiting and retaining members in student organizations”

(Keynote), Student Organizations Institute, Denver, CO.

Peck, A. and Herbert, J. (2015). “Project CEO: Co-curricular Experience Outcomes,” Student Organizations

Institute, Denver, CO.

Peck, A., Hall, D. Cramp, C., & Fehring, K. (April, 2015). “Telling our story to employers: Demonstrating the

impact of co-curricular experiences such as campus programming boards on employment-ready skills,”

National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (Leaders in Collegiate Recreation) National

Conference, Grapevine, TX.


Peck, A., Rice, A. and Preston, M. (March, 2015). “Project CEO (Co-curricular Experience Outcomes): Creating

resources to assess the employment skills students gain from their experiences outside of the classroom,”

Annual Meeting of the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators, New Orleans, LA.

Peck, A. and Claver, L. (March, 2015). “Navigating student success: Implementing peer involvement

advising,” Annual Meeting of the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators, New Orleans,

LA.

Peck, A., Lawhead, J. Cramp, C., and Hnatusko, P. (February, 2014). “Telling our story to employers:

Demonstrating the impact of co-curricular experiences such as campus programming boards on

employment-ready skills,” National Association for Campus Activities National Convention, Minneapolis,

MN.

Peck, A., Smith, H. and Pulliam, M. (December, 2014). “Infusing critical thinking into leadership courses using

high impact experiences,” Leadership Educator’s Institute, Fort Worth, TX.

Peck, A. and Simpson, T. (October 2014). “Providing job-ready skills to involved students on campus,” Texas

Association of Student Personnel Administrators Conference in Arlington, Texas.

Peck, A., Reber, A., Regins-Lilly, S., Munson, W., McGuiness, M., and Fuentes-Martin, M. (October 2014).

“The big leagues: A panel discussion with deans of students,” Texas Association of Student Personnel

Administrators conference in Arlington, Texas.

Peck, A. (2014). “Transforming school spirit on campus: A guide for leaders,” Annual Meeting of the National

Association for Student Personnel Administrators, Baltimore, MD.

Peck, A., Westbrook, S. & Brown, B. (2014). “Telling our story: Using student learning data to demonstrate

the impact of co-curricular experiences on the skills employers desire most” Annual Meeting of the National

Association for Student Personnel Administrators, Baltimore, MD.

Peck, A. and Winkler, C. (October 2013). “Why emotions matter: Supporting student success,” Texas

Association of Student Personnel Administrators Conference in Houston, TX.

Peck, A. (July 2013). “Non-cognitive factors for student success in college and beyond,” (Keynote) The Texas

Business and Technology Association, Houston, Texas.

Peck, A. and Smith, H.G. (2012). “Making an honor code part of your school spirit,” Texas Association of

Student Personnel Administrators Conference, San Antonio, Texas.

Peck, A. (November 2012). “Non-cognitive factors in student success,” Keynote for the regional meeting of

the Texas Business and Technology Association.

Peck, A. (2012). “The role of reflection in achieving learning outcomes for programming board presidents,”

National Association for Campus Activities National Convention, Charlotte, NC.


Arminio, J., Peck, A., Young-Hyatt, R. & McKinney, B. (2012). “Using the NACA competency guide for college

student leaders to enhance student learning,” National Convention, National Association for Campus

Activities, Charlotte, NC.

Arminio, J., Peck, A., & McKinney, B. “Contested issues in student affairs,” (2012). National Convention,

National Association for Campus Activities, Charlotte, NC.

Peck, A. (2011). “Innovative solutions to engaging first-generation students,” Annual Meeting of the National

Association for Student Personnel Administrators, Philadelphia, PA.

Peck, A. (2011). “Developing a comprehensive approach to behavioral intervention,” Annual Meeting of the

National Association for Student Personnel Administrators, Philadelphia, PA.

Peck, A., Larabee, H. and Smedick, B. (2011). “Using the NACA competency guide for college student leaders

to enhance student learning,” National Association for Campus Activities National Convention, St. Louis, MO.

Peck, A., Claver, L. (2011) “Peer involvement advising: A new approach to engaging students,” National

Convention, National Association for Campus Activities, St. Louis, MO.

Peck, A., Horne, A. (2011) “Assessment in student activities: Making assessment a part of your daily work,”

National Convention, National Association for Campus Activities, St. Louis, MO.

Peck, A. (2010). “Bridging the academic and social integration of students: The role of student affairs.”

Students in Transition, Houston, TX.

Peck, A. (2010). “Measuring the movement: Integrating assessment into practice,” Annual Meeting of the

National Association for Student Personnel Administrators, Chicago, IL.

Peck, A. (2010). “Peer involvement advising: A strategy for freshman engagement,” Annual Meeting for the First-Year Experience, Denver, CO. Peck, A. (2009). “Direct assessment strategies for cognitive and affective learning outcomes in student affairs.” Annual Meeting of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Atlanta, GA. Peck, A. (2009). “The digital dilemma: New frontiers in student learning for the information age,” Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators, El Paso, TX. Peck, A. (2009). “The age of reasoning: Prompting reflective judgment in a time of information,” National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Seattle, WA. Peck, A. (2008) “Hitting the learning ‘sweet’ spot: Outcomes-based assessment in student activities,” National Association for Campus Activities Regional Conference, Tulsa, OK.


Peck, A. (2007). “Growing toward the light: Using reflection to guide student learning,” National Association for Campus Activities Regional Conference, Little Rock, AR. Peck, A. (2007). “Improving the tracking of educational outcomes,” National Association for Campus Activities Huge Leadership Weekend – Professional Development Institute, Glen Rose, TX. Peck, A. (2007). “Teachable Moments: encouraging students to lead with character,” National Association for Campus Activities National Conference, Nashville, TN. Peck, A. (2007). “Feeling the spirit: Igniting school pride on your campus,” National Association for Campus

Activities National Conference, Nashville, TN.

Peck, A. (2007). “Assessment for the non-professional,” Illinois Society of Association Executives: Springfield, IL. Peck, A. (2006). “Integrating theory into practice,” National Association for Campus Activities Regional Conference, Little Rock, AR. Peck, A. (2006). “Extreme makeover: Character edition (The role of student affairs practitioners in teaching ethics and coaching character)” National Association for Campus Activities Regional Conference, Little Rock, AR. Peck, A. (2006). “Fun and games: Finding the joy in our work,” Student affairs staff training. Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL. Peck, A. (2003) “Making fair decisions,” Association of college unions international Regional Conference, Austin, TX. Peck, A. (2003). “Lead to Serve,” (Keynote) Alpha Phi Omega regional conference, Waco, TX. Peck, A. (2003). “Ethical leadership,” National Association for Campus Activities Huge Leadership Weekend, Glen Rose, TX. Peck, A. (2002). “A new beginning,” St. Edwards University Student Leadership Institute, Austin, TX. Peck, A. (2002). “Who cares?” Baylor University Leadership Program, Waco, TX. Peck, A. (2002). “Legacies of leadership,” National Association for Campus Activities Huge Leadership Weekend, Glen Rose, TX. Peck, A. (2002). “Combating student apathy myths,” National Association for Campus Activities Huge Leadership Weekend, Glen Rose, TX. Peck, A. (2002). “Schmoozeapalooza,” National Association for Campus Activities National Conference, Indianapolis, IN. Peck, A. (2002). “It’s alive: Bring your program back from the dead,” National Association for Campus Activities National Conference, Indianapolis, IN.


Peck, A. (2001). “Harnessing creativity,” Student Affairs Professionals, San Antonio Leadership Conference, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX. Peck, A. (2001). “Tapping into your childlike ability to create,” National Association for Campus Activities, National Conference, Nashville, TN. Peck, A. (2001). “Combating apathy,” University of Texas at San Antonio Student Leadership Program, San Antonio, TX. Peck, A. (2001). “Programming resources on the web,” National Association for Campus Activities, South Central Regional Conference, Houston, TX. Peck, A. (2000). “Three stage marketing on a college campus,” Southeast Missouri State University New Member Training Program, Cape Girardeau, MO. Peck, A. (2000). “Combating student apathy,” National Association for Campus Activities, Illiana Regional Conference, Peoria, IL. Peck, A. (1999). “Dangerous games: New ideas in games-oriented programming,” National Association for Campus Activities, National Convention, Nashville, TN. WEBINARS/AUDIO CONFERENCES/PODCASTS Peck, A. (October, 2017). “Boosting Athletic Attendance (Without Resorting to Bribes),” Studentaffairs.com. Peck, A. (May, 2017). “Starting a Cocurricular Mapping Program as a Summer Project,” Studentaffairs.com.

Peck, A. (April, 2017). “Increasing Student Persistence & Success: 5 High-Impact Practices for Immediate

Implementation,” Innovative Educators.

Peck, A. (March, 2017). “Engagement & Employability: Connecting Career Outcomes to Cocurricular Experiences,” Studentaffairs.com. Peck, A. (February, 2017). “Helping College Students Develop Critical Thinking Skills: 3-Part Workshop,” Innovative Educators. Peck, A. (February, 2017). “I Need a Job: Helping Students Develop Marketable Skills In & Out Of The Classroom,” Innovative Educators. Peck, A. (February, 2017). “Strategies for Increasing Involvement on Campus,” Studentaffairs.com. Spence, G. and Peck, A. (November, 2016). “Advising Student Organizations: Risk Management and Legal Issues You Should Know About,” Paperclip Communications. Peck, A. (October, 2016). “Leveraging on and off-campus employment to promote the development of employment skills,” Studentaffairs.com.


Peck, A. (September, 2016). “What's NEXT? Exploring the NACA Navigating Employability and eXperience Tool,” National Association for Campus Activities. Peck, A. (September, 2016). “Engagement & employability: From student leader to CEO,” Campus Labs. Peck, A. (September, 2016). “Capture creativity: Developing and teaching new skills for today’s students,” Innovative Educators. Peck, A. (September, 2016). “Promoting career readiness through co-curricular programs,” Studentaffairs.com. Spencer, G. and Peck, A. (August, 2016). “Advising and risk management,” Paperclip Communications. Peck, A. (April, 2016). “Mind the gap: Overcoming difference between academic and student affairs to create high impact partnerships,” StudentAffairs.com. Peck, A. (March, 2016). “Concrete ways to infuse career development into co-curricular programs,” StudentAffairs.com. Peck, A. (March, 2016). “Mind the gap: Overcoming difference between academic and student affairs to create high impact partnerships,” Audio Educators. Peck, A. (February, 2016). “Engaging introverts in co-curricular programs,” StudentAffairs.com. Peck, A. (January, 2016). “How to structure and evaluate co-curricular activities with competency mapping,” StudentAffairs.com. Peck, A. (January, 2016). “From what??? To WOW: Preparing your first conference presentation,” National Association for Campus Activities. Peck, A. (December, 2015). “Infusing job-ready skills into student leadership programs,” Audio Educators Peck, A. (November, 2015). “Adapting school pride for a new generation,” Studentaffairs.com. Peck, A. (October, 2015). “Organization adviser boot camp: Navigating the educational, legal and ethical minefields of student organizations,” Skill Educators. Peck, A. (October, 2015). “Top 10 skills desired by employers: Making students job ready through co-curricular experiences,” Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators. Peck, A. (October, 2015). “Managing conflict in student groups,” Innovative Educators. Peck, A. (September, 2015). “How to structure and evaluate co-curricular activities with competency mapping,” Innovative Educators. Peck, A. (September, 2015). “Reflective judgment: Teaching students to think critically in a time of information overload,” Innovative Educators.


Peck. A. (September, 2015). “Taking your assessment from good to great,” Studentaffairs.com. Spencer, G. & Peck. A. (August, 2015). “Advanced student organization advising: The evolving role of the adviser,” Paperclip Communications. Peck, A. (May, 2015). “Project CEO (Co-curricular Experience Outcomes): Creating resources to assess the employment skills students gain from their experiences outside of the classroom,” Campus Labs. Peck. A. (May, 2015). “Learning to articulate the value of student affairs,” Audio Educators. Peck, A. (May, 2015). “Adapting school pride for a new generation,” Studentaffairs.com. Peck. A. (May, 2015). “Reimaging leadership programs to focus on academic achievement and career development,” Audio Educators. McDougle, L. (April, 2015). “Strategic planning for TACUSPA,” Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators. Peck. A. (April, 2015). “Advising student organizations on campus, “Innovative Educators. Peck. A. (March, 2015). “A 10-stage process for implementing peer involvement advising program for improving retention and student success—a tested, proven and low-cost approach that works,” Audio Educators. Peck. A. (March, 2015). “Taking Your assessment from good to great,” Studentaffairs.com. Peck. A. (March, 2015). “Managing risk in student organizations,” Innovative Educators. Peck. A. (February, 2015). “Top 10 skills desired by employers: Making students job ready through co-curricular experiences,” Audio Educators. Peck. A. (January, 2015). “Best practices in student organization advising,” Audio Educators. Peck, A. (November, 2014). “Boosting Athletic Attendance (Without Resorting to Bribes),” Studentaffairs.com. Appeared on the podcast, “Student affairs forum” with Stuart Brown, September 2014. Peck, A. (September, 2014). “Why service learning, why now?” Audio Educators. Peck, A. (September, 2014). “Providing job-ready skills to involved students on campus,” Studentaffairs.com. Peck, A. (September, 2014). “Reflective judgment: Teaching students to think critically in a time of information overload,” Innovative Educators. Peck, A. (August, 2014). “Institutional pride and its effects on retention and persistence,” Innovative Educators.


Peck, A. (July, 2014). “Building assessment into your daily work in student affairs,” audio conference, Audio Educators. Peck, A. (June, 2014). “Organization adviser boot camp: Navigating the educational, legal and ethical minefields of advising student organizations,” Audio Educators. Appeared on the podcast, “Student Affairs Forum” with Stuart Brown, April 2014. Peck, A. (March, 2014). “Boosting athletic attendance (without resorting to bribes),” Studentaffairs.com. Peck, A. (March, 2014). “Student persistence and success: 5 High-Impact Practices & A road map for Immediate Implementation,” Innovative Educators. Peck, A. (February, 2014). “Student leadership training: Using high-impact practices to take your program to the next level,” Innovative Educators. Peck, A. (February, 2014). “Building assessment into your daily work in Student Affairs,” Studentaffairs.com. Peck, A. (December, 2013). “Closing the loop,” Campus Labs.

Peck, A. (November, 2013). “Capture creativity: Developing & teaching new skills for today’s students,”

Innovative Educators.

Peck, A. (November, 2013). “High impact: Increasing the persistence of at-risk students (using programs you

likely already have),” Studentaffairs.com.

Peck, A. (October, 2013). “Reflective judgment: Teaching students to think critically in a time of information

overload,” Innovative Educators.

Peck, A. (March, 2013). “Five things to start doing and five things to stop doing to create school spirit on

your campus,” Studentaffairs.com.

Peck A. (September, 2013). “Developing a campus honor code: A unifying force of civility,” Innovative

Educators.

Peck, A. & Marfro, A. (June, 2013). “Adapting assessment practices for student Leaders,” Student Affairs

Assessment Leaders.

Peck, A. (March, 2013). “Building school spirit on your campus,” Studentaffairs.com. Note: This webinar was

attended by 80 schools from around the world and had among the highest attendance in the organization’s

history.

Peck, A. (December, 2012). “Making assessment part of your daily work,” National Association for Campus

Activities.


Peck, A. & Smith, H.G. (November, 2012). “Making values a part of your school’s spirit and tradition,” Texas

Association of Student Personnel Administrators.

Peck, A. (November, 2012). “Reflective judgment: Teaching students to think critically in a time of

information overload,” Innovative Educators.

Peck, A. (October, 2012). “Make an impact: Improving student persistence and success through High Impact

Practices” Innovative Educators.

Peck A. (September, 2012). “Developing a campus honor code: A unifying force of civility,” Innovative

Educators.

Peck, A. (July, 2012). “Innovative practices,” Campus Labs.

Peck, A. (April, 2012). Increasing student involvement and retention: An innovative (and low cost) peer

program that works,” Innovative Educators.

Peck, A. (February, 2012). “Reflective judgment: Teaching students to think critically in a time of information

overload,” Innovative Educators.

Peck, A. and Young-Hyatt, R. (February, 2012). “The nuts and bolts of strategic planning,” National Association for Campus Activities. Peck, A. (October, 2011). “Make an impact: Improving student persistence and success through High Impact

Practices,” Innovative Educators.

Peck, A. (September, 2011). “Why service learning? Why now?” Texas Campus Compact.

Peck, A. (September, 2011). “Overcoming differences: How academic and student affairs can collaborate for student success,” Innovative Educators. RESEARCH

Authored the Employment Skills Through Co-Curricular Programs National Benchmarking Study for Campus Labs (2015).

Recipient of a 2010 National Association for Campus Activities Research Grant funding a national

study of the impact of reflection on achievement of learning outcomes from student programming

board presidents.

Co-authored the NASPA Consortium study on Student Activities (2008).

REVIEWER Program Reviewer, NASPA Annual Conference (2018).


Program Reviewer, NASPA Annual Conference (2017).

Program Reviewer, NASPA Annual Conference (2016).

Manuscript Review for Journal of Leadership Studies (Summer 2014).

Manuscript Review for Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement (Summer 2011, Winter 2014, January 2015).

Reviewer for the National Association for Campus Activities Research Grant (2014).

Pre-Conference Workshop Reviewer for NASPA Annual Conference (2013-2015).

Program Reviewer, NASPA Annual Conference (2010- 2012).

Program Reviewer for the First-Year Experience Conference (2011 - 2013).

Evaluator for the Comprehensive Student Success Program (CSSP) grant, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Austin, Texas (2011, 2012).

Program Reviewer, 2010 NASPA Multicultural Institute, Dallas, TX (2009).

SERVICE

President’s Advisory Board for the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education.

Corporate Sponsorships Chair – NASPA Region III, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (2017 - current).

President, Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators (2015 -2017).

State Director for Texas, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (2015 - 2018).

Research and Scholarship Group, National Association for Campus Activities (2014-2016).

Faculty, Student Organizations Institute (sponsored by Association of College Unions International, National Association for Campus Activities, National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association and Association of Student Conduct Administrators): Denver, CO.

Vice President for Education and Professional Development, Texas Association of Student Personnel Administrators (2013-2014).

Board of Directors for the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce (2012-Present).

Statewide Advisory Council, Texas Campus Compact (2012 – 2013).

Chair, Texas Deans of Students Council (2011, 2012).


Education Advisory Board, National Association for Campus Activities (May 2011 – May 2012).

Education Leadership Doctoral Program Advisory Board Member, Stephen F. Austin State University

(2010).

Chair, Education Advisory Board, National Association for Campus Activities (May 2010 – May 2011).

Coordinator, Huge Leadership Weekend Professional Development Institute, National Association for Campus Activities (2007-2010).

Education Advisory Board, National Association for Campus Activities (September 2009 – April 2010).

Financial Advisory Board, Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators (September 2009 – November 2011).

Business Networks Coordinator, Central Region of the National Association for Campus Activities (2009).

Regional Business Manager, Central Region of the National Association for Campus Activities (December 2006 –May 2009).

Staff Member at Large/Member of the Regional Leadership Team, Central Region of the National Association for Campus Activities (2006).

Coordinator, Huge Leadership Weekend Advanced Leaders Institute, National Association for Campus Activities: Glen Rose, TX (2003).

Mentor, Huge Leadership Weekend Advanced Leaders Institute, National Association for Campus Activities: Glen Rose, TX (2002).

Marketing Coordinator for Region 12 Conference, Association of College Unions International: Austin, TX (2003).

Mainstage Showcase Coordinator, National Association for Campus Activities, Illiana Regional: Springfield, IL (2000).

Marketplace Coordinator, National Association for Campus Activities, South Central (now Central) Region (2001).

AWARDS

NACA Founder’s Award given by the National Association for Campus Activities (2018). The Founders Award is the Association’s highest honor.

“Champion of Assessment” given by Campus Labs for “prompting a national conversation on student learning in cocurricular experiences” (2017)


“NASPA Excellence Awards Silver Honoree,” in the category of Administrative, Assessment, Information Technology and Professional Development for “Project CEO” (2016).

“NASPA Excellence Awards Bronze Honoree,” in the category of Student Union, Student Activities, Greek Life, Leadership, and Related Category for “Freshman Leadership Academy” (2015).

“Re-Imagination Award,” from Campus Labs for “Assessment Kick-off Program. This was awarded for taking, “a fresh, fun approach to a common practice” (2013).

“NASPA Excellence Awards Silver Honoree,” in the category of Student Union, Student Activities, Greek Life, Leadership, and Related Category for “Peer Involvement Advising” (2012).

Finalist for a Star Award from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for “Peer Involvement Advising” (2012).

“NASPA Excellence Awards Silver Honoree,” in the category of Administrative, Assessment, Information Technology and Professional Development for “The Week of Reflection” (2011).

Received honorary induction into Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, by the SFASU Circle of ODK (2009).

Received the Larry Markley Award from the Central Region of the National Association for Campus Activities. This award is given annually to recognize “Contributions to the NACA Central Region and the Field of Student Affairs” (2009).

Selected for the President’s Executive Leadership Program at Saint Louis University (2006-2007).

Recipient of the “Eyes of Texas Excellence Award” Given annually to six faculty or staff for “…excellence in service to The University of Texas at Austin” (2002).

“Outstanding Series Programming Award,” National Association for Campus Activities, Illiana Region (2000).

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