Amber Garrison Duncan

Amber Garrison Duncan, PhD Amber has a account Strategy Director at Lumina Foundation Indianapolis, Indiana Area 500+ connections Contact info Lumina Foundation University of Oregon Highlights Reach out to Amber for... Joining a nonprofit board. Message Amber About Amber is a proven leader in designing innovative policies and practices that support student learning in postsecondary education. As a Strategy Director at Lumina Foundation she leads a portfolio of work that supports the creation of a system where all learning can be validated and valued regardless of where it happens, a... see more No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image +9 Activity 1,673 followers View DVP-PRAXIS LTD Home Amber shared this No alt text provided for this image #boldlygo Amber shared this No alt text provided for this image Smart hire! Thrilled for you both! Amber commented No alt text provided for this image Lauren Runco kicked off AACC Workforce Development Institute yesterday and shared our military-based learning work. It was great to see her bring all her brilliance and knowledge to the important issue and find enthusiastic partners ready to engage in the work. #AllLearningCounts Amber shared this 29 Reactions See all Experience Lumina Foundation Company NameLumina Foundation Total Duration6 yrs 5 mos TitleStrategy Director Dates EmployedSep 2016 – Present Employment Duration3 yrs 6 mos LocationIndianapolis, Indiana Area Amber Garrison Duncan is a strategy director at Lumina Foundation where she leads work focused on building and sustaining learning infrastructure, resulting in a postsecondary system where all learning is valued and can contribute to a credential. Lumina’s work in this area includes competency-based education, learning frameworks, assessment, credential recognition and learner records, as well as quality assurance. TitleEvaluation Officer Dates EmployedOct 2013 – Sep 2016 Employment Duration3 yrs Amber Garrison Duncan serves in a dual role at Lumina Foundation, as Evaluation Officer and Strategy Officer. Her work focuses on managing evaluations and applying findings to inform Lumina’s work to reach Goal 2025. She also serves on Lumina’s strategy work group on new systems of quality credentials in higher education, including the Degree Qualifications Profile and Tuning. These activities allow her to draw on her 15 years of experience as a campus-based student affairs professional, designing co-curricular learning experiences and leading assessment. … see more University of Oregon Company NameUniversity of Oregon Total Duration6 yrs 2 mos TitleDirector of Student Affairs Assessment and Research Dates EmployedFeb 2012 – Jul 2012 Employment Duration6 mos Provide leadership, coordination, and technical expertise for assessment and research efforts within the Division of Student Affairs; including learning outcomes, student success and retention, unit program evaluation and certification, satisfaction and benchmarking, institutional/cultural climate surveys, participation in national assessments/surveys, research being conducted by individuals and work groups within the Division, and project specific assessment related to strategic objectives. Support departments in strategic planning and assessment. Administer Student Affairs Assessment Fellows program. Design institutional effectiveness and assessment efforts in collaboration with Institutional Research and campus partners. see less TitleInterim Director of Student Affairs Assessment and Research Dates EmployedJan 2010 – Jan 2012 Employment Duration2 yrs 1 mo Responsible for establishing office to provide divisional leadership and expertise in creating a culture of evidence based practice in student affairs. TitleDirector of Family Programs and Commencement Dates EmployedJun 2006 – Jan 2012 Employment Duration5 yrs 8 mos Responsible for the planning and coordination of graduation ceremonies, including 43 academic department ceremonies and two university-wide ceremonies. Assist in University Convocation planning and implementation. Serve as a resource and support for the parents and families of undergraduate students. Responsible for all family programs offered at the university, including the planning of Homecoming and Family Weekends. Coordinate the development of a Parent’s Association and act as a liaison. Editor of the Connections monthly e-newsletter for families. Assume on-call emergency responsibilities for campus. Supervise student assistants, graduate student assistants and interns. … see more Show fewer roles Florida State University First Year Experience Graduate Assistant Company NameFlorida State University Dates EmployedAug 2005 – Jun 2006 Employment Duration11 mos Assisted in the recruitment, selection and training of Instructors and Peer Leaders for 60 sections of the FYE course. Assisted in the development of course objectives, curricular subjects and content. Analyzed course evaluations and statistical data. Served as an editor for the Florida State University FYE textbook. Responsible for the development and oversight of program marketing plan. Supervised graduate student interns. … see more University of Michigan Intake and Investigations Coordinator Company NameUniversity of Michigan Dates EmployedAug 2003 – Aug 2005 Employment Duration2 yrs 1 mo Monitored student conduct cases and ensured consistency within conflict resolution process. Consulted and reviewed disciplinary reports to determine appropriate charges and conduct arbitrations. Coordinated Resolution Board hearings and Appeal Board hearings. Developed and implemented techniques for evaluating the student conduct resolution process. Developed and nurtured working partnerships with other departments on campus. Developed and coordinated the department investigations operations. Remained current on relevant case law and legislative developments specific to campus judicial associations and associated processes. … see more Hope College Assistant Director of Housing and Greek Life Company NameHope College Dates EmployedJul 2000 – Jul 2003 Employment Duration3 yrs 1 mo Assisted in the coordination of the Department of Residential Life and Housing. Directed housing assignment process and managed student housing facilities through coordination with campus physical plant. Assisted in planning and implementation of a million-dollar renovation. Directed campus judicial processes. Led process for the development and review of student behavior policies and adjudication procedures. Directed campus resources for 12 local and 2 national fraternal organizations. Responsibilities included the advisement of governing councils, leadership development trainings, advisor training, monitoring of new member education, communicating with alumni and coordination of community insurance policy and risk management policy. In conjunction with student governing councils, developed Fraternal Relationship Statement, Risk Management Policy and the addition of the first national and multicultural fraternal organizations to campus. … see more Show 1 more experience Education University of Oregon University of Oregon Degree NamePhDField Of StudyEducational Leadership Dates attended or expected graduation2006 – 2014 Florida State University Florida State University Degree Nameone year of doctoral workField Of StudyHigher Education Dates attended or expected graduation2005 – 2006 Activities and Societies: Doctoral Chair- Student Advisory Council Texas A&M University Texas A&M University Degree NameMSField Of StudyEducational Administration Dates attended or expected graduation1998 – 2000 Texas Woman's University Texas Woman's University Degree NameBSField Of StudyPsychology, minor Biology Dates attended or expected graduation1994 – 1998 Activities and Societies: Alpha Gamma Delta, Student Government Alpha Gamma Delta, President Student Government, Speaker of the House of Representatives