Amy Rude has over 10 years of experience in higher education as both an adjunct history professor and administrator. She holds a Master's in Education and History. As an adjunct professor, she designed history courses and mentored students. Currently, she is the Assistant Director of Student Engagement at Sussex County Community College, where she plans events, advises student groups, and develops programming to support student well-being and leadership. She also has experience assessing academic programs and coordinating new student orientation.
Amy Rude has over 10 years of experience in higher education as both an adjunct history professor and administrator. She holds a Master's in Education and History. As an adjunct professor, she designed history courses and mentored students. Currently, she is the Assistant Director of Student Engagement at Sussex County Community College, where she plans events, advises student groups, and develops programming to support student well-being and leadership. She also has experience assessing academic programs and coordinating new student orientation.
Amy Rude has over 10 years of experience in higher education as both an adjunct history professor and administrator. She holds a Master's in Education and History. As an adjunct professor, she designed history courses and mentored students. Currently, she is the Assistant Director of Student Engagement at Sussex County Community College, where she plans events, advises student groups, and develops programming to support student well-being and leadership. She also has experience assessing academic programs and coordinating new student orientation.
Amy Rude has over 10 years of experience in higher education as both an adjunct history professor and administrator. She holds a Master's in Education and History. As an adjunct professor, she designed history courses and mentored students. Currently, she is the Assistant Director of Student Engagement at Sussex County Community College, where she plans events, advises student groups, and develops programming to support student well-being and leadership. She also has experience assessing academic programs and coordinating new student orientation.
Education American Public University M.Ed. Student Affairs in Higher Education 2021 American Public University M.A. History 2011 Ramapo College of New Jersey B.A. History 2002
Teaching Experience Adjunct Faculty-History, Professional Personnel, Level 1 January 2011-May 2018 Sussex County Community College Newton, New Jersey, 07816 Designed and taught classes across the discipline of history as part of the general education requirements for all students enrolled at the college. Consistently rank above department mean based on student evaluations. Conduct conferences with students for each major assignment to address individual goals and progress. Emphasize historical research as an on-going process of discovery and growth, encouraging students to see historical research and inquiry as activities central to daily life. Teach students to conduct historical research and critical evaluation of historic documents. Focus on drawing parallels between the topics studied in the historic context and the connections to present day to bring to light the relevance of coursework to student’s lives. Evaluated student writing and knowledge with an emphasis on skills that are transferable to other classes and contexts. Integrate students’ own experience into the class discussion to encourage students to think of history as interactive, as something in which they take part. Worked with a diverse population of students, including many non-traditional returning Adult students and ESL students, and developed strategies for responding to a wide variety of educational levels and individual needs. Encouraged students to develop personal and academic goals and then to tailor each assignment to these goals. Used online learning management systems to organize content and communicate with students outside of class to encourage clarity and transparency. Work in a collaborative manner with all History Adjuncts and the Department Chair to evaluate and improve current department including course development, assessment, and the selection of textbooks.
Department Liaison for Assessment January 2012-August 2012 Sussex County Community College Newton, New Jersey, 07816 Worked collaboratively with all members of the History Department to develop an assessment tool to measure student outcomes. Regularly attended Assessment Committee meetings. Made presentations on the progress of the history department in meeting deadlines for assessment. Produced end of the Semester/Year Assessment Report including finding from the history courses and the compilation of reports from other Department Assessment Coordinators. Student Affairs Experience Assistant Director of Student Engagement September 2017-Present Sussex County Community College Newton, New Jersey, 07816 Develops and markets student initiatives and programming that promotes high-quality student life experiences and holistic well-being. Works collaboratively with all campus departments to implement and facilitate educational and developmental workshops that foster student leadership and professionalism. Provides direct oversight of signature campus events including Welcome Bash & Club Rush, Homecoming, Spring Fling, and all others as requested by the Dean of Students. Primary Advisor for the Student Government Association and manager of the Skylander Student Ambassador program. Is the primary contact for all student clubs and organizations on campus, including working with students and advisors on developing club and organization policies. Maintains the Student Handbook and coordinates all annual reviews and updates. Develops and manages the annual budget for Campus Life and Student Engagement. Works with various vendors on service contracts and compliance. Develops and maintains Campus Life website content. Coordinates New Student Orientation and Summer Bridge workshops. Intentionally dedicate creative energy toward innovative enrollment management initiatives. Coordinate transportation between student housing and campus, including budgeting, hiring & scheduling drivers, and maintain all vehicle record logs.
Certifications/Continuing Education Credits
The Academy for Leadership and Development Leadership and Development Training Sussex County Community College Certificate of Professional Development New Jersey Department of Education Certificate of Eligibility Teacher of Social Studies
Memberships & Affiliations
Golden Key International Honor Society Member Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education Member The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement Member Chi Sigma Alpha Honor Society Member National Association for Campus Activities Member NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Member The American Historical Association Member Sigma Iota Rho National Honor Society Member
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