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R. Todd Williamson

Objective:                    To do good work    

Education

2002                                MASTER OF ARTS, SOCIOLOGY                  

                                        Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

 1993                               BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE                                                                                Bowling Green state University, Bowling Green, OH

Publications:      

2005                              Diba Jimooyung: Telling Our Story. Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan.

                 Mt Pleasant, MI.  Assistant Editor.            

2002                             Black Elk Band Direct Lineal Descendents Collective Oral History Interview

                                     Produced and Directed.  Video Recording.

2002                            Peer Influence on Academic Achievement in Urban Schools. Master’s Thesis,

              Central Michigan University.                                  

Professional Experience:

March 2004-                    EDITOR/PUBLICATIONS SPECIALIST

Present                             Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture & Lifeways

                                          Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, Mount Pleasant, MI

• Research and write copy for all publications, promotional material, and educational material
• Prepare all press releases and key positioning statements
• Draft text panels for all museum exhibits
• Point person for completion of SCIT history book Diba Jimooyung:  Telling Our Story, including researching, writing, editing, and production (completed 12/05)
• Serve as a team member in the Cultural Resource Development Department

August 2005-                   ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR

Present                               Mid Michigan Community College, Mount Pleasant, MI

                                          Course: SSC 200: Social Sciences in Contemporary America

August 2003-                   INTERIM DIRECTOR, NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS

December 2003                           Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

• Trained, Supervised and Evaluated staff of seven
• Provided leadership for overall program
• Managed budgets of the program
• Coordinated the annual CMU Pow Wow
• Organized educational and cultural events for Native American Month
• Presented guest lectures in nine classes on campus
• Advised students on academic, financial aid, and social concerns
• Facilitated training for faculty, staff and students on Native American culture and history

May 2000-                       TRAINER, NATIONAL COALITION BUILDING INSTITUTE

December 2003                           Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

• Promoted workshops to departments and individuals
• Facilitated workshops on a range of topics affecting employee relations     

February 2000-                            ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM

August 2003                     Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

• Facilitated training for faculty, staff and students on Native American culture and history
• Organized educational and cultural events on campus
• Presented guest lectures for over twenty-five classes on campus

• Advised students on academic, financial aid, and social concerns
• Recruited Native American students throughout the state of Michigan
• Served as liaison to the North American Indian Student Organization
• Developed and maintained relationships Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal Departments
• Maintained Native American cultural, historical, and political literature collection

July 1997-                        MICUP COORDINATOR

October 2002                  Central Michigan University and Mid Michigan Community College Mount Pleasant,MI

The MiCUP (Michigan College and University Partnership Program) is funded by a grant from the State of Michigan’s Department of Career Development.  This program’s goal is to increase the number of ethnic minority students transferring from two-year colleges to four-year universities.

• Directed CMU’s Michigan Department of Career Development MiCUP Grant
• Oversaw all recruitment and student support initiatives for the program
• Provided academic and transfer information to prospective transfers students at two-year colleges
• Maintained data and records on program activities and student participation Provide training, support and supervision to Graduate Students Assistant and Student Tutors

Submitted five proposals to the Michigan Department of Career Development.  Each was fully funded for a total of over $194,000.

CMU’s MiCUP program has partnered with Lansing Community College, Mid Michigan Community College, Northwestern Michigan College, and North Central Michigan College and informally with the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College.  We have realized a significant increase in the transfer rate of under-represented students from each of these colleges as a result of this program.  For example, the number of minority students transferring from Mid Michigan Community College to CMU has increased by 500% since the inception of the program. 

January 2001                   ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR

                                          Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, Mount Pleasant, MI

                                      Course Taught:   Humanities 295: Great Lakes Native American History and Tradition/Native American Studies 165: Michigan Indian History

January 2000                   ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR

                                          Mid Michigan Community College, Mount Pleasant, MI

Course Taught:  Humanities 295: Great Lakes Native American History and Tradition  

July 1998-                        INTERIM DIRECTOR, NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS

February 2000                 Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

• Trained, Supervised and Evaluated staff of nine
• Provided direction and leadership for the program
• Organized educational and cultural events on campus (ie, Speakers, Drums, Pow Wows)
• Advised students on academic, financial aid, and social concerns
• Facilitated diversity training for faculty, staff and students
• Served as co-advisor to the North American Indian Student Organization

Maintained Native American cultural, historical, political literature collection

Managed budgets for the program

• Recruited Native American students

Spring 2000                     DIVERSITY DISCUSSION LEADER

• Organized a weekly discussion group for CMU students to congregate weekly and discuss diversity issues.
• Facilitated and encouraged discussion based on weekly reading assignment

January 1997-                  JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS OFFICER

May 1998                        Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Adjudicated discipline cases concerning violations of the student code of conduct

Issued disciplinary sanctions to students found in violation of policies

January 1997-                  ACADEMIC COACH

May 1998                        Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Mount Pleasant, MI

• Attended regional conference and underwent training

Conducted academic success workshops for brothers of Pi Kappa Phi

Attended social gatherings with the fraternity to develop positive relationships

Pi Kappa Phi had the highest academic performance of any fraternity each semester

Summer 1997-98           ACADEMIC ORIENTATION ADVISOR

                                          Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

• Provided leadership for orientation group experience for students and parents
• Assisted students in course selection and schedule design
• Supervised two Orientation Mentors on a daily basis

July 1995-                        RESIDENCE HALL DIRECTOR

July 1997                         Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

• Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
• Provided management and leadership for residence hall housing 350 co-educational students
• Hired, supervised and trained para-professional staff of nine
• Advised Residence Hall Council
• Provided Academic Advising to residents of East Quad

CO-COORDINATOR OF MULTICULTURAL ADVISOR PROGRAM

Drafted successful proposal to expand and revamp the MA program from 4 paraprofessional staff members to 17

• Coordinated the selection process for MA program

Provided training and leadership for MA staff

July 1993-                        RESIDENCE HALL DIRECTOR

July 1995                         Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio

• Provided leadership and management for 400 student residence hall
• Hired, trained and supervised 8 paraprofessional and one full-time clerical staff
• Directed theatrical troupe entitled “Cultural Diversity Players”
• Chaired Residence Life diversity education committee
• Instructed para-professional training course
• Adjudicated discipline cases concerning violations of the student code of conduct.
• Provided academic advising to undecided students

Presentations

November 2003                           “The Truth  about Thanksgiving:  What Your History Book Left Out”

                                          Keynote address, Kuhlavi  Hall, CMU, Mount Pleasant, MI

October 2000-                 “Anishinaabe Culture and History: Beyond Stereotypes”

October 2003                  New Faculty/Staff Orientation CMU, Mount Pleasant, MI

(monthly)                         

September 2003                           “COINTELPRO:  FBI ‘s War on Democracy”

                                          Lecture, Anspach Hall, CMU, Mount Pleasant, MI        

August 2003                     “Anishinaabe Culture and History: Beyond Stereotypes”

Faculty Orientation CMU, Mount Pleasant, MI

October 2002                  “Native American Sovereignty:  International Law vs. U.S. Policy”

Lecture, Anspach Hall, CMU Mount Pleasant, MI

April 2002                      “Central Michigan University’s Model for Meeting the Needs of Native American Students”  KCP’s Equity in the Classroom Conference, Mount Pleasant, MI

June 2001                      “A Model for Understanding and Meeting the Unique Needs of Native American Students”  National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education, Seattle, WA.

August 2000                     “Anishinaabe Culture and History: Beyond Stereotypes”

Faculty Orientation, CMU, Mount Pleasant, MI

February 1999                 “Native American Student Achievement Rates at CMU”

                                          Diversity in the Classroom Conference, CMU, Mount Pleasant, MI

January 1998                    “Diversity at CMU: It Starts With You”

Key Note Address, Residence Hall Assembly Dream Conference, CMU, Mount Pleasant, MI

March 1996                         “Bridging the Gap Between Minority and Majority Students”,

Great Lakes College and University Residence Halls Organization, Toledo, OH

November 1994             “The History of Relations Between the United States Government and American Indian Nations”  Keynote Address, Mosley Hall, BGSU, Bowling Green, OH

Affiliations:         

September 2004-                                       Ninook Emaamwigaabwijig: Men Standing Together

Present                                             Tribal Community Men’s Circle

January 2004-                                Youth Task Force, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe

Present

May 2000-Present                       National Coalition Building Institute Trainer

March 1997-                                  Michigan Indian Education Council

March 2003

Volunteer Experience

June 2001, 2002                          Michigan Indian Family Olympics, Mount Pleasant, MI

Awards

February 2000                 Distinguished Service Award, Office for Institutional Diversity, CMU

May 2000                        Commitment to Campus Community Award, Office of Student Life, CMU

References

Joseph Sowmick, Director of Public Relations

Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe

7070 E. Broadway

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Dustin Davis, Tribal Operations Assistant Administrator

Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe

7070 E. Broadway

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Richard Morrison, Associate Vice President for Public Relations and Marketing

Central Michigan University

202 West Hall

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 

Sheridan Pelcher, Background Investigator

Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe

7500 Soaring Eagle Blvd.

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Ulana Klymyshyn, Director of the Multicultural Education Center

Central Michigan University

125 Bovee University Center

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859