KELLIE DURHAM

42371 White Hart Boulevard Canton, MI 48188 734.904.8561 kellie.durham@gmail.com

EDUCATION
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Ypsilanti, MI
Master of Arts, Educational Leadership Higher Education/Student Affairs, 2012
DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Durham, NC
Juris Doctor, 2000
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and African American Studies, 1997

HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, Ann Arbor, MI
Director, Academic Resource Center and Coordinator, Disability Support Services

2012-present

Collaborate with the Offices of Student Life and Academic Affairs to aid in Universitys student retention and
academic success efforts. Maintain records and disseminate reports for faculty use and Title III grant reporting.
Establish assessment tools and evaluation procedures. Strengthen Center effectiveness through drafting of
guidelines and policies. Recruit, hire, and manage staff of over 30 student tutors, writing consultants, study group
leaders, and front desk workers. Supervise two professional staff members. Design and execute developmental
workshops for staff members. Coordinate support services and reasonable accommodations for students with
disabilities.
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Ypsilanti, MI
Graduate Assistant, Office of Affirmative Action and Diversity

2011-2012

Conducted diversity and affirmative action benchmarking research. Audited discrimination and harassment claim
investigation files. Participated in equal opportunity employment education, training, and outreach. Drafted
retaliation and workplace bullying policy statements for use throughout University. Created and presented white
papers to support policy statements. Edited Universitys Diversity Strategic Plan and Affirmative Action Plan to
ensure federal compliance. Represented Office at LGBT Advisory Committee meetings. Secretary for Diversity
Council.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, MI
Manager, Diversity Initiatives

2008-2011
2010-2011

Designed and implemented comprehensive and dynamic student recruiting program to increase underrepresented
minority student enrollment and retention. Created programming to support student learning and development.
Supervised daily activities of two members of diversity team. Set vision and strategy for alumni special interest
groups to fit within Alumni Associations mission. Planned special events to raise awareness for diversity efforts,
including donor recognition and admitted student receptions. Program budget oversight. Directed grant evaluation
reporting process. Collaborated across departments and communicated with campus partners to ensure minority
student recruitment efforts were coordinated, seamlessly executed, and marketed effectively.
Manager, Alumni and Affiliate Relations

2008-2010

Developed infrastructure for affiliate relations program by setting expectations, goals, budget, and resources.
Worked with campus partners, such as Hillel and Spectrum Center, to establish new special interest alumni groups.
Reunion planning and execution. Oversaw football ticket request process for affiliate groups, alumni groups, and all
schools, colleges, and departments within University. Created program model and established guidelines for the
affiliate relations program. Recruited and managed a national volunteer base of over sixty volunteers.

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DUKE UNIVERSITY, Durham, NC

Regional Programs Coordinator, Alumni Association

1998-2008
2005-2008

Oversaw all aspects of event advertising, planning, execution, and follow up for over thirty alumni clubs located
nationwide. Educated and engaged alumni volunteers. Developed and performed strategies to identify, retain, and
reward alumni volunteers. Represented University at events and built relationships with alumni.
Assistant, Office of Admissions School of Law

2003-2005

Reviewed approximately one hundred applicant files per week and made admissions recommendations to Dean of
Admissions. Assisted with execution of important applicant outreach events. Performed advanced legal research
and writing. Edited nationally published article detailing use of affirmative action policies in law school admissions
decisions.
Staff Specialist, Office for Institutional Equity

2000

Organized affirmative action and equal employment opportunity records used to create reports and programs
necessary for federal compliance. Edited Universitys Affirmative Action Plan to ensure compliance with federal
affirmative action laws. Created content of Offices web site by writing brief but accurate synopses of AA/EO law
and Universitys practices concerning such laws for clear understanding by lay persons.
Resident Assistant, Division of Student Affairs

1998-2000

Designed, coordinated and implemented three programs per semester for over seventy residents. Enhanced
community relations by motivating students to participate in community service activities, such as clothing and toy
drives. Organized residence hall dinners, socials, and educational activities to promote increased student
involvement and development. Trained to effectively advise residents, resolve student conflict, and advance student
learning.
Teaching Assistant, Duke University School of Law

1999

Conducted extensive legislative history and case law research. Advised and critiqued students on content and format
of appellate briefs. One of two students selected to serve as a Teaching Assistant for Appellate Practice.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, Raleigh, NC
Assistant, Office of Equal Opportunity

2005

Thoroughly researched federal, state and local equal opportunity laws and policies to suggest improvements to
Universitys various policies and programs. Sought potential grant sources for community outreach and education
projects. Participated in several diversity workshops: Building Bridges: A Prejudice Reduction Workshop; Study
Circles on Race and Race Relations; Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action: An Overview; and Concepts in
Affirmative Action.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE
BEASON & ELLIS CONFLICT RESOLUTION, LLC, Durham, NC
Mediation Specialist

2003-2005

Designed role-plays used in continuing legal education and professional mediation certification courses. Interpreted
court findings and consistently applied those decisions to individual claimants requesting review by Special Master
in nationwide class action suit. Drafted decisions that explained complicated procedures in simple terms for
claimants. Completed 40-hour mediation training course.

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CRANFILL, SUMNER & HARTZOG, LLP, Raleigh, NC

Summer Associate

1999

Drafted interrogatories and document requests. Researched and drafted internal and external memoranda of law on
various legal topics, including employment law, contractual damages issues, alienation of affection laws, and
workers compensation. Attended depositions.
CALFEE, HALTER & GRISWOLD, LLP, Cleveland, OH
Summer Associate

1998

Drafted trademark responses, wills, living wills, and power of attorney documents. Researched and drafted
memoranda of law for intellectual property, employment law, litigation, and trusts and estates groups.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
National College Learning Center Association Institute, The 4 Rs of Learning Center Success: Research, Resources,
Retention and Results (August 2013)
Academic Impressions, Improving Your Early Alert Program (February 2013)
University of Michigan, Office of Student Conflict Resolutions Resolution Officer training (October 2009)
North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission, Mediated Settlement Conference Mediator Certification Program
(completed 40-hour mediation training course, observed both court-ordered and volunteer mediations, and served as
volunteer mediator with Carolina Dispute Settlement Services)
Duke University Division of Student Affairs, Office of Student Conduct (completed disciplinary advisor training)
Duke University Division of Student Affairs, Office of Residence Life and Housing Services (completed resident
assistant training)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND PRESENTATIONS

Member, National College Learning Center Assocation
Member, Michigan Tutorial Association
Member, Michigan Association on Higher Education and Disability (MI-AHEAD)
Member, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA)
Rausch, L., Durham, K., Randall, K., Gill, M. 2012. Understanding change: The French model of higher
education. Poster presentation, Graduate Research Fair, Eastern Michigan University. Ypsilanti, MI, USA

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Concordia University - Ann Arbor, Concordia Community Life Team, chair
Concordia University - Ann Arbor, Academic Council, Admissions Council and Student Conduct Board, member
University of Michigan, Dean of Students Office, intern
Ann Arbor Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Reading is Fundamental committee chair

National Pan-Hellenic Council Ann Arbor Alumni Chapter, recording secretary

University of Michigan Unions, Michigan League Board of Governors, recording secretary and nominating
committee chair