Overview
Caitlin serves as the Assistant Director of Student Governance & Advocacy within Student Engagement & Belonging at Wichita State. She supervises the Shocker Support Locker, advises the Student Government Association, and works closely with Recognized Student Organizations. Caitlin also coordinates programs that support transfer and first-generation students, and serves as the advisor for both the National Student Exchange and the Shocker Student Experience Program. Her work contributes to broader efforts that foster connection, community, and student success across campus.
Information
Education
Master of Education in Educational Psychology
Emphasis in Higher Education and Student Affairs
Wichita State University | Wichita, Kansas
2023
Bachelors of Applied Science
Organizational Leadership and Learning
Wichita State University | Wichita, Kansas
2021
Expertise
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Creating a safe space for students to lead, grow, and Shock the Nation!
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Advocacy
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Advising & Mentorship
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Leadership
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Communication
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Attention to Detail
Professional Experience
Wichita State University | Wichita, KS
- Assistant Director of Student Governance & Advocacy
June 2025 - Present -
Student Engagement & Belonging Student Advocacy Coordinator
May 2022 - June 2025 -
Housing and Residence Life Graduate Assistant
May 2021 - May 2022 -
Office of Student Success Orientation Intern
December 2020 - December 2021
Awards & Honors
- Excellence in Belonging Award
Presented by The Division of Student Affairs | June 2025 -
Tri-Alpha First-Generation Honor SocietyPresented by Wichita State University | 2021 - Present
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Fairmount Mortar Board Honor SocietyPresented by Wichita State University | 2021 - 2022
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Housing and Residence Life Employee of the Year AwardPresented by Housing and Residence Life | 2021 - 2022
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Housing and Residence Life Courtesy AwardPresented by Housing and Residence Life | 2021 - 2022
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Senior HonorPresented by The Division of Student Affairs | May 2022
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Outstanding Undergraduate Student AwardPresented by Wheat Shock Leadership Society Scholarship Competition | 2021
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Dean's List - Wichita State UniversityPresented by Wichita State University | 2017 - 2021
Areas of Service
Institutional Service at Wichita State University
Committees
- Member, Special Population Success Team
September 2024 - Present - Member, First-Generation Coordinating Council
January 2024 - Present - Member, Transfer Student Working Group
January 2024 - Present - Member, Women's Leadership Initiative Committee
December 2023 - Present - Member, Ad Astra Conference Committee|
January 2023 - January 2024