Resume/CV
EDUCATION
University of Georgia | Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education | March 2023
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Chair: Amy E. Stich, Ph.D.
Dissertation: Gendered Labor Exploitation: Social Reproduction & Institutions of Higher Education
Indiana University Bloomington | School of Education | May 2015
Master of Science (M.S. Ed.) - Higher Education and Student Affairs
The Ohio State University | College of Arts & Sciences | John Glenn College | May 2013
B.A. - International Studies | B.A. - Public Affairs | Leadership Studies & Political Science Minors
HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Project Director | December 2023 – Present
Appalachian Colleges Collaborating for Equity, Appalachian College Association – Lexington, KY (remote)
Coordinate and promote all in-person and web-based professional development programming
Maintain the NSF grant databases and website
Communicate with project participants (faculty & administrators) and other stakeholders
Prepare program evaluation reports
Research Assistant | June 2023 – August 2024
The Double Tax, Harvard University – Cambridge, MA (remote)
Conducted online focus groups with program participants (60+)
Advised team members on data collection methods
Assisted in data cleaning and initial analysis
Graduate Research Assistant | August 2019 – June 2023
J.W. Fanning Institute, University of Georgia – Athens, GA
Supported both in-person and web-based leadership development curriculum facilitation
Prepared program evaluation reports; assisted faculty in the management, publication, and future use of evaluation data
Tracked and managed a portfolio of evaluation projects and cohorts across the department
Developed assessment and evaluation methods for several departmental programs
Compiled relevant leadership development literature; wrote literature reviews
Conducted phone interviews and focus groups with program participants
Data Collector | March 2022 – August 2022
State Higher Education Executive Officers Association – Boulder, CO (remote)
Collected, analyzed, and scored postsecondary authorization processes concerning consumer protections based on statutes, administrative rules, applications, and agency websites
Applied working knowledge of state authorization and accreditation landscape to data collection
Reported regular updates to the research team
Consultant | April 2021 – August 2022
Student Engagement & Leadership, University of Massachusetts – Amherst, MA (remote)
Led and coordinated standing client meetings; provided weekly reports to demonstrate progress across several initiatives
Served as a relationship manager; developed a network of internal and external stakeholders to advocate on behalf of, support, and collaborate with departmental staff
Provided strategic recommendations (e.g., departmental functions, operations, and organization)
Assessed needs assessment given departmental staffing shortage; mapped immediate, short-, and long-term departmental opportunities and solutions
Analyzed and reorganized existing departmental materials and documentation structures
Researched peer institution policies, programs, staffing models, relationship agreements, and initiatives to inform transition reports for senior leaders
Prepared departmental analysis materials and onboarding reports for incoming staff
Identified 30-, 60-, and 90-day orientation tasks for incoming staff
Managed client needs and goals; shifted services provided as client priorities changed
Implemented day-to-day internal structures, procedures, and processes to increase communication, information sharing, and accountability among students, cross-departmental staff, and off-campus partners and stakeholders
Conducted stakeholder interviews (60+) to inform analysis, recommendations, and reporting
Supervised 2 staff members and various graduate assistants through high-profile incidents, day-to-day administrative operations, and strategic planning
Served as a subject matter expert; advised on best practices
Interim Director | July 2018 – July 2019
Office of Leadership & Advocacy, University of Mississippi – Oxford, MS
Oversaw the development of a comprehensive student leadership curriculum and programming for student leaders and student organization officers
Facilitated monthly student organization training opportunities (e.g., risk management, officer transition, communication, registration)
Developed 2 New Student Orientation sessions (Get Involved, Respect the M); presented both
Served as the point of contact and campus liaison responsible for student organization and leadership development programming to all stakeholders
Represented the department at regular recruitment and outreach events such as New Student Summer Orientation, Prospective Student Weekends, and regional conferences
Directed administrative operations; provided vision; served as strategic decision-maker
Provided direction for departmental assessment and effectiveness; completed annual reporting
Reevaluated and reworked the processing of 300+ student organization registrations and 700+ registered student organization events
Coordinated and collaborated with on- and off-campus partners on a weekly basis
Led and initiated system-level student organization data sharing across the digital enterprise
Managed the transition and integration from one student data management platform to another
Reassessed and managed the development of user-friendly on-demand training resources
Coordinated new student involvement outreach via social media marketing and monthly events
Prepared and distributed weekly announcements to student leaders and campus officials
Implemented both a departmental reorganization and new documentation structure
Co-advised the undergraduate student government–Associated Student Body (ASB); offered primary guidance on day-to-day matters including event planning, leadership, finances, and risk management
Developed, interpreted, and revised several University policies (e.g., student organization overview; event registration; free inquiry, expression, and assembly); monitored state legislation
Coordinated annual student leadership award applications, reviewer recruitment and training, and program presentation
Oversaw free speech opportunities for University and community members
Served as a member of the Student Organizational Conduct Consulting Committee; collaboratively implemented a confidential hazing reporting mechanism
Managed departmental budgets; authorized expenditures; executed contracts
Supervised and coached a staff of 7 professional and paraprofessional staff members
Reported to Dean of Students/Assistant Vice Chancellor; presented at regular division-wide cabinet meetings
Interim Director | May 2017 – June 2018
Fraternal Leadership & Learning, University of Mississippi – Oxford, MS
Developed, monitored, and coordinated educational programs/efforts to support scholastic excellence and holistic member development
Directed administrative operations; provided vision; served as strategic decision-maker
Developed New Student Orientation sessions (Meet the Greeks; Greek Life 101); presented both
Served as the primary point of contact for faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents, international organization volunteers and staff, and other external stakeholders regarding fraternal matters
Oversaw outreach coordination and communication to prospective, current, and alumni members
Created a 9-year assessment plan to inform data-driven decisions; revised semesterly reporting processes; completed annual reporting
Conceptualized data dashboard; collaborated with campus stakeholders to implement
Liaised with various campus and town partners and stakeholders
Researched, recommended, and implemented a reorganization of the department staffing model
Implemented a Greek Fee as the primary revenue source for the department; maintained several departmental budgets and expenditures; executed contracts
Managed an advising portfolio across 3 governing councils; served as a community relationship manager
Implemented new documentation and record-keeping structure
Led the development of the Community Scorecard publication
Co-facilitated the Fraternity & Sorority Facilities Committee; provided project oversight for construction, renovation, and improvement projects for 24 chapter facilities
Managed recruitment/intake processes including 2 simultaneous formal recruitment processes for ~2,400 potential new members
Developed, interpreted, and revised several University policies (e.g., student organization overview; event registration; fraternal organization recognition; fraternal facilities ); monitored relevant state legislation
Served as a member of the Student Organizational Conduct Consulting Committee
Coordinated annual award applications, reviewer recruitment, and presentation
Supervised and coached a staff of 10 professional, paraprofessional, and undergraduate student staff members; provided professional development opportunities for all
Managed website overhaul; created content; oversaw social media integration
Advised both the College Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council executive boards and respective committees, processes, and programs
Hosted several in-person gatherings for international staff and volunteers to address cultural change (e.g., recruitment practices, leadership development)
Served as a member of the crisis response team; communicated with local officials, university officials, and parents on student crisis-related matters
Reported to Dean of Students/Assistant Vice Chancellor; presented at regular cabinet meetings
Coordinator of Fraternity & Sorority Life | July 2015 – May 2017
Fraternity & Sorority Life, University of Mississippi – Oxford, MS
Developed, coordinated, promoted, and evaluated council and community retreats, communal educational programming, and Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards
Coordinated the selection, training, and development of student leaders
Supervised 2 graduate students, 1 practicum student, and student workers; facilitate payroll
Served as advisor to and relationship manager for 17 chapters across all (NPC, NPHC, & IFC) governing councils; monitored progress towards goals; tracked data related to performance and success; and provided coaching and resources for leadership development
Created and maintained website content; managed student information databases
Coordinated the publication of social media, advertisements, and other informational materials
Oversaw departmental communication efforts and responded to department questions/concerns
Advised primarily the Interfraternity Council (IFC); provided continuous training, coaching, support, and guidance to 8 executive officers on policy, judicial, risk management, recruitment, community building, advocacy, and governing matters
Facilitated a weeklong IFC Formal Recruitment process for over 1,200 potential new members
Monitored program and council budgets and determined the appropriate use of funds
Graduate Assistant | August 2013 – July 2015
Office of the President | Student Life & Learning, Indiana University – Bloomington, IN
Assessed student representatives/advisory models at each of the eight Indiana University campuses; coordinated site visits among faculty, staff, and students
Managed student organization conduct process & advised board members
Developed, reviewed, and recommended educational sanctions to create learning opportunities
PUBLICATIONS
Arndt, A. L. (Accepted). An unconventional pairing: Feminism & post-intentional phenomenology. Routledge Resources Online - Qualitative Methods: Gender and Sexuality Section.
Goodman, M.A., Arndt, A.L., Walker, W.B., Jr., & Carpenter, K. (2025). Politics, Leadership, and the Future of College Student Governance. Journal of College Student Development 66(1), 120-123. https://dx.doi.org/10.1353/csd.2025.a951534.
Arndt. A. L. (2023). Gendered labor exploitation: Social reproduction & institutions of higher education. [Doctoral Dissertation, University of Georgia]. ProQuest. https://esploro.libs.uga.edu/esploro/outputs/9949558727202959.
Goodman, M. A., Simi Cohen, S., Arndt, A. L., & Parks, B. (2023). College student government elections and the espousal of neoliberalism in campaign and platform discourse. Journal of Campus Activities Practice and Scholarship, 5(3), 24-36. https://doi.org/10.52499/2023024.
Goodman, M. A., & Arndt, A. L. (2022). Emerging data on sorority/fraternity-affiliated student government presidents. Oracle: The Research Journal of the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors, 17(2), 51-64. https://doi.org/10.25774/k5br-cr66
Goodman, M. A., Arndt, A. L., & Parks, B. (2021). Leadership is political: Social justice and college student government. In C. Reneau & M. A. Villarreal (Eds). Handbook of Research on Leading Higher Education Transformation With Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion. (pp. 141–155). IGI Global.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Qualitative Research in Higher Education II, University of Georgia | January 2025 – Present
Social Theory and Higher Education, University of Georgia (Instructional Assistant) | January 2022 – May 2022
Freshman Year Experience, University of Mississippi | August 2018 – December 2018
Freshman Year Experience, University of Mississippi | August 2017 – December 2017
Freshman Year Experience, University of Mississippi | August 2016 – December 2016
PRESENTATION, FACILITATION, & EVENT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Association for the Study of Higher Education, Annual Conference (Minneapolis, MN) | November 2023
Presented the paper “People over Profit: Administrative Assistants’ Social Reproduction Work & The Academy”
Co-presented the paper “Critical Organizational Justice and Graduate Student Unionization: A Review of the Literature”
American College Personnel Association, Annual Conference (New Orleans, LA) | March 2023
Served as a panelist to the session “The Students Themselves: A Conversation on Student Government and Identity”
Georgia Women in Higher Education, Annual GAWHE 2023 Conference (Atlanta, GA) | February 2023
Presented the workshop: “Gendered Labor Exploitation: Social Reproduction & Institutions of Higher Education”
National Panhellenic Conference, College Panhellenic Delegate Training (virtual) | January 2023
Facilitated small break-out group
National Panhellenic Conference, Collegiate Leadership Conference | January 2023
Co-facilitated the President Track
Association for the Study of Higher Education, Annual Conference (Las Vegas, NV) | November 2022
Co-presented the paper: “College Student Government Elections and the Espousal of Neoliberalism in Campaign and Platform Discourse”
National Panhellenic Conference, Area Advisor Training | July 2022
Co-facilitated the Marketing sessions and Regional breakout session
National Panhellenic Conference, Collegiate Leadership Conference (virtual) | February 2022
Co-facilitated the Large Council Marketing Track
Delta Delta Delta, Collegiate Leadership Conference (virtual) | February – April 2021
Facilitated Vice President of Community Relations Community Cohort
National Panhellenic Conference, Collegiate Leadership Conference (virtual) | February 2021
Co-facilitated the Large Council Marketing Track
Delta Delta Delta, Collegiate Leadership Conference (Dallas, TX) | February 2020
Co-facilitated the Membership Track
Phi Mu, Phi Mu Leadership Institute (Atlanta, GA) | June 2019
Co-facilitated a small group of 10 women participants
SEC & Friends, Panhellenic Drive-In (Oxford, MS) | May 2018 – January 2019
Planned and coordinated all conference logistics for a 2-day conference
NASPA Region III Summer Symposium (New Orleans, LA) | June 2018
Co-presented “Mind the (Data) Gap: Creating Cultural Change in Fraternity/Sorority Communities”
Kappa Alpha Theta, Emerging Leaders Institute (DePauw University) | July 2016
Facilitated a small group of 7 women students
North-American Interfraternity Conference, UIFI (Bloomington, IN) | July 2016
Co-facilitated a small group of 8 students
Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values (AFLV), LeaderShape (UCF) | June 2016
Facilitated small cluster group of 7 students
National Panhellenic Conference, Panhellenic Academy (Indianapolis, IN) | January 2015
Co-presented the session: “Recruitment Counselor Training: Preparing for the Worst, Expecting the Best”
National Panhellenic Conference, Annual Meeting (St. Louis, MO)| October 2014
Conference management for a 3-day conference for all 26 NPC organizations
Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values (AFLV), LeaderShape (UCF) | May 2014
Managed logistical aspects of a 7-day conference for 25 students
UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE EXPERIENCE
University of Georgia (Athens, GA)\
McBee Institute of Higher Education Outreach & Engagement Committee, Member | August 2022 – May 2023
Fanning Institute Strategic Plan Committee, Member | May 2020 – June 2023
McBee Institute of Higher Education Graduate Studies Committee, Member | August 2020 – May 2021
University of Mississippi (Oxford, MS)
Customer Relationship Management Taskforce, Member | October 2018 – July 2019
Hazing Prevention Committee, Member | September 2018 – July 2019
Tobacco Free Generation Campus Initiative Coalition, Member | June 2018 – July 2019
University Counseling Center Search Committee, Chair | June 2018
Division of Student Affairs Search Committee, Member | January 2018 – April 2018
Alcohol & Other Drugs Steering Committee, Member | September 2017 – May 2018
Fraternity & Sorority Life Search Committee, Member | December 2015 – March 2016
Core Values Committee, Member | August 2015 – July 2019
The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)
Panhellenic Council Officer Restructure Working Group, Member | May 2023 – June 2023
Panhellenic Extension Committee, Member | January 2013 – April 2013
Greek Second-year Transformational Experience Program Committee, Member | January 2013 – April 2013
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Area Advisor Coordinator, National Panhellenic Conference | July 2022 – Present
Maintain regular communication with Area Advisors (AAs) in region
Track engagement, coach AAs on their work, provide feedback to AAs, and hold AAs accountable when they are not fulfilling their obligations
Train new Area Advisors and provide ongoing training and support for all Area Advisors; retain detailed notes on Area Advisor interaction for future appointment process
Formally evaluate Area Advisors’ performance within assigned region and make recommendations concerning succession planning
Area Advisor, National Panhellenic Conference | July 2020 – Present
Serve as a liaison among the NPC office, NPC's member organizations, FSAs, and College Panhellenic officers
Correspond and communicate regularly with assigned College Panhellenics and FSAs regarding timely topics including the latest NPC policies and procedures
Interpret and clarify the NPC Manual of Information, including the Unanimous Agreements, policies, and best practices
Review College Panhellenic's governing documents (bylaws, standing rules, code of ethics, recruitment rules); suggest changes when needed
Served on the Marketing Advisory Committee (2021-2022)
Panhellenic Coordinator, Delta Delta Delta | December 2020 – Present
Support the overall success of NPC initiatives, committees, processes and procedures
Support efforts to develop and provide guidance to collegiate chapters around Panhellenic issues, policies, procedures or initiatives
Create consistent and frequent communication streams between collegiate chapter officers, advisors, and volunteers on all issues pertaining to Panhellenic
Monitor and share information on University or College agreements that may impact Tri Delta on campus
Courage to Commit Program Facilitator, Kappa Kappa Gamma | May 2017 – Present
Travel at least once per semester to facilitate a 2.5-hour program to collegiate chapters
Relate to participants through candid conversations concerning alcohol consumption, human dignity and respect, and mental health wellness
Utilize motivational enhancement strategies to elicit change among participants
Alcohol Skills Training Program Facilitator, Alpha Chi Omega | June 2015 – Present
Travel at least once per semester to facilitate the 3-hour program to collegiate chapters
Relate to participants through candid conversations concerning alcohol consumption and related consequences
Utilize motivational enhancement strategies to elicit change among participants
AFFILIATION & MEMBERSHIP
Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
Association of Fraternity & Sorority Advisors (AFA)
Georgia Women in Higher Education (GAWHE)
Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI)
AWARDS
Louise McBee Scholarship, Georgia Women in Higher Education | February 2023
Zell and Shirley Miller Fellowship, McBee Institute of Higher Education | October 2022
Second Century Scholarship, Delta Delta Delta Foundation | August 2022
Sisson Community Leadership Development Award, J.W. Fanning Institute | June 2022
Libby V. Morris Leadership Award, McBee Institute of Higher Education | October 2021