September 24, 2013 To the Residence Life Coordinator Search Committee, Over the past decade I have had

the opportunity to immerse myself in the field of residential housing on the collegiate level as a student, a paraprofessional, a CEO and a student affairs practitioner, and I have come to the realization that residence life is one of the most important aspects of the college experience. College is one of the few times in which students will be allowed to live in such a diverse community with minute to minute interactions with diversity that will develop them culturally, mentally, physically and socially. It is in this environment where I believe in the holistic development of the entire student through an intentional cocurriculum that not only advances cognitive development, but also the development of the individual, their values, and their ability to interact socially in a community. I feel that after serving in Residence Life for over a decade, I have a vision and experiences that can help benefit the Residence Life Program at The Pennsylvania State University. After doing research on the University and seeing where you are in your co-curricular plan, I would love to have the opportunity to work in an environment that promotes Respect and Responsibility as your educational priority. As a leader in forward thinking and intentionality in how we shape our students learning, I feel that Penn State would be a great career opportunity to help enhance my knowledge of Engaged Scholarship. I think it is important for the students that are attending college to have the opportunity to work with a residential life staff that seeks to promote the students achievements and their hard work and efforts and I feel that it is important for them to live in an environment that will provide the encouragement and enthusiasm which will help contribute to their overall success. I believe that I can help foster and create that kind of environment for a residential community at Penn State. I know that I do not currently hold a Masters Degree, but I do have 7 years of professional Residence Life experience as a Resident Director. From building community in an active programming model, to crisis intervention, roommate mediation, staff training and professional development, conference experiences, advising and supervision, I feel like I can be a valuable asset in residence life. I would eventually love to take classes for a Masters Degree in Higher Education and I think that obtaining a degree from Penn States Higher Education program would be an invaluable opportunity for me to continue to educate and develop myself as a professional staff member. My previous experiences at the University of Maine in Machias, Maine and Maryville College have really helped me to explore what kind of student affairs practitioner I want to be and I feel that working at Penn State University will help me to develop into that professional while always challenging me to be successful and make a difference. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me and I look forward to hearing from you to learn more about The Pennsylvania State University and the Office of Residence Life. Sincerely,

Shaun Michael OMalley 865.405.1444 (personal cell) shaun.m.omalley@gmail.com

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EDUCATION M.Ed., 2015, (Anticipated). The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania. Area of Focus: Higher Education Student Engagement B.A., May 2007. Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee Major: English Literature and Language Thesis: An Examination of Social Distinction through an analysis of Syntax and Diction in Chaucers Canterbury Tales. AWARDS AND HONORS Residence Life Awards and Honors SAACURH and NACURH Alumni Societies (2008 and 2007) Maryville College Residence Hall Association Distinguished Service Award (2007) National Residence Hall Honorary, Residence Life Honor Society (2005) SAACURH Golden Louie Award (2005, 2006, 2007) Tennessee Association of Residence Halls (TARH) Student of the Year (2005) and 7 Iris Awards (2005, 2006 and 2010) PSU Residence Life Faculty/Staff Of The Month Award, January 2013 Boy Scouts of America Awards and Honors Founders Award Recipient Order of the Arrow (2004) Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor Boy Scouts of America (2002) and the Order of the Arrow (2002) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. n Residence Life Coordinator, August 2012 to Present o Serve in an on-duty capacity for a 4,300 student residential environment o Adjudicate Community Standards and facilitate a decision making workshop for violations of conduct code o Advise a building-wide hall council and campus-wide Homecoming Parade Float Committee o Supervise a residential building of 350 students and 10 paraprofessional staff members o Served as the advisor for two Special Living Options (Be House and Life House) o Planned and implemented Welcome Week and served on a campus-wide Block Party committee for new students o Attended a Residential Curriculum Institute and worked on developing co-curricular initiatives for the department o Worked as a liaison between Residence Life and Food Services to develop, plan and implement a new programming series known as Roxys After Dark as well as build a stronger relationship between departments o Worked with the East Halls Residence Association to plan and implement 46 Minutes of Thon to be a part of overall fundraising for the Interfraternity Council/Pan Hellenic Dance Marathon known as THON Maryville College, Maryville, TN. n Conference Manager, May 2013-July 2013 o Coordinated housing assignments, work orders, event setup and management, safety, security and invoice billing of services for a summer conference program o Worked with outside constituents to ensure overall success of programs o Managed Conference Assistants and served as a liaison between Security, Food Service, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Residence Life, Office of Development and the Physical Plant to ensure quality service Maryville College, Maryville, TN. n Resident Director, August 2010 to July 2012 o Co-advised the Maryville College Residence Hall Association (MCRHA) and advised Hall Council o Helped in the selection and interview process of 33 Resident Assistants o Oversaw the daily implementation of a residential life program in an all male first year hall o Conducted weekly staff meetings, monthly health and safety inspections, and building check-ins and check outs o Served as the Staff Member on Duty (SMOD) handling emergency situations and incidents o University of Maine at Machias, ME. n Resident Director, August 2007-August 2010 o Served on the Healthy Campus Committee, Homecoming Committee, the Alcohol and Drug Policy Review Committee, The June Welcome planning committee, and campus search committees to hire new employees o Served as Advisor to the Residence Hall Council and worked to help restructure the organization as well as bring final exam and care packages to campus. Also brought Spirit week to campus o Served in an on-duty capacity as well as a Conduct Officer for Judicial Infractions o Served to promote a safe living-learning environment while overseeing a staff of 12 RAs and 10 desk workers o Organized the interview, selection and training process for Resident Assistants 2008-2010 o Planned and implemented the housing assignments for summer housing camps and conferences
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Worked with Maines Higher Education Alcohol Prevention Partnership (HEAPP) to create a yearlong alcohol prevention plan through Social Norms campaigning and substance free alternative programming Planned and organized MESSY, (Machias Environmental Summer Session for Youth), a week long summer camp hosted by UMM for 7th-9th grade students to engage in the sciences in a Downeast Maine setting

National Association of College and University Residence Halls, Inc n Member of the National Board of Directors, May 2006 May 2007 o Serve as one of eight voting members for the nation; wrote legislation to change national policy n Corporate Assessment Committee Chairperson, October 2006 May 2007 o Evaluate and assess corporate services by working with constituents to present changes to the National Board n Legislation Review Committee Member, November 2006 May 2007 o Read legislation, made critiques to the author and made recommendations to the National Board of Directors South Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls n CEO and Regional Director May 2006- May 2007 o Served as the CEO overseeing daily execution of regional initiatives and directives of constituents o Coordinate policy changes through delegation to an executive team and standing committees o Lead and serve as chairperson of the regional board room o Work with Corporate Partners to arrange sponsorship for regional conferences o Work with conference staffs to plan and implement regional conferences o Handle regional finances and submit monthly reconciliations to the National CFO TN Association of Residence Halls/TN Assoc. of College and University Housing Officers n CEO and State Director 2004-2006 o Work with RHAs across the state of Tennessee to encourage them to affiliate with TARH o Coordinate policy and legislative changes within governing documents and implementation of TARH boardrooms o Implement state initiatives and directives from constituents and coordinate efforts of a seven member executive team o Represent the state association at professional organizations and serve as an Ex-Officio member of the Tennessee Association of University Housing Officers (TACUHO) o Work with sponsors and host schools to plan and implement state conferences TEACHING EXPERIENCE The Pennsylvania State Unviersity, University Park, PA. n Instructor and Co-Facilitator of CSA397A, The Role of the Resident Assistant. August 2013 o CSA397A is a 3 credit course that all students that wish to be a resident assistant at PSU is required to take RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Maryville College, Maryville, TN. n Intern, Residence Life Office, May 2004 May 2005 n Resident Assistant, Residence Life Office, August 2003-May 2005 n Residence Hall Association (RHA), July 2005-July 2006 o Director, Founder and Member n Michelle Ballew Safewright Chapter of the National Residential Hall Honorary (NRHH), May 2007-May 2007 o Director, Founder and Member PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Community Standards - Decision Making Workshops. The Pennsylvania State University, September 2012-Present How to make the most of your RA Experience, NACURH, June 2006 and Maine Leadership Consortium October 2007 How to get the most out of your RHA/Hall Council, NACURH June 2006 and Maine Leadership Consortium, October 2007

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