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BRIGGS
447 W. Walnut, Apt 12
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(231) 855-1979
EBriggs2326@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University ( WMU)
Master of Arts Educational Leadership
Concentration Higher Education Student Affairs
Kalamazoo, MI
Graduation Date: April 2016
Olivet College
Bachelor of Arts Fitness Management
Olivet, MI
Graduation Date: April 2010
Muskegon, MI
Graduation Date: May 2007
Collaborate with the Associate Director to supervise and advise 25 student interns in developing LEAD
workshops, peer mentorship programs, and overnight leadership retreats
Facilitate more than 20 experiential leadership programs annually for Western Michigan University
departments, Registered Student Organizations, and Greek life organizations
Organize the annual Fall Into the Streets and Spring Into the Streets volunteer programs which provide
services to the greater Kalamazoo community
Organize and co-facilitate fall and spring outdoor adventure backpacking trips lasting 3-5 days
Assist with data collection and assessment for the Bernhard Center Student Union as part of the Council for
the Advancement of Standards (CAS) self-study initiative and WMU strategic plan
Mentor student leaders participating in the Leaders in Action Certificate
Facilitate the Emerging Leaders program for more than 120 first year and new transfer students during Fall
Welcome alongside the Associate Director
Develop curriculum and instruct UNIV 1030, a leadership development course for first-year students,
utilizing the Social Change Model and literature regarding The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership
Facilitate the Western Success Prep Program for nearly 60 students entering the institution under academic
probation to provide resources and tangible skills to increase student persistence
Provide academic advising for current and incoming first-year students entering the Western Success
Program within exploratory advising
Graduate Intern
Collaborate with the Director of Outdoor Programs in the evaluation and hiring process of 15 student
leaders responsible for leading a 21 day trip in the Adirondacks of Northern New York
Design and execute a Train the Trainers workshop to develop students presentation and facilitation skills
Advised the 12 person programming board in organizing and implementing weekly events with an average
attendance of nearly 180 participants
Supervised six student coordinators in planning, promoting, and implementing Homecoming Week
Advised a team of student coordinators and campus partners in the planning and execution of the annual
Bronco Bash event, that had 15,000 attendees and 400 campus and community booths
Organized and executed entertainment contracts for local and national entertainers
EMILY E. BRIGGS
447 W. Walnut, Apt 12
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(231) 855-1979
EBriggs2326@yahoo.com
Managed and maintained challenge course operations, including: a climbing tower, climbing wall, giant
swing, low ropes course, giant ladder, two high ropes courses, and a tree climb
Provided programming to 52 school groups and support to individual students participating in the
Integrated Education program which utilizes a character development approach
Trained and supervised seasonal professional staff to facilitate outdoor programs and provided weekly
professional development opportunities within the experiential aspect of their positions
Supported individual students as they worked through behavioral issues, homesickness, and conflict
management processes
Instructed seasonal professional staff in climbing/belay training and certification
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2015 Present
2014 Present
2010 2014