Sarah Dodd Contact:sarah.dodd@uconn.edu Education The University of Chicago The School of Social Service Administration AM (Equivalent to MSW) June 2008 Concentration: Community Planning, Organizing and Development Honors: McCormick Tribune Fellowship in Urban Leadership Indiana University Bloomington, IN BA May 2002 Majors: Gender Studies, English Minors: Philosophy, Religious Studies Additional Training YWCA New Britain Counselor Advocate Training; Certified, 2015 North Dakota Victim Assistance Academy; Graduate, 2011; Mentor, 2013 Professional Experience Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention Specialist New Britain, CT January 2015 Present Provide on-going advocacy services for students and employees who have been impacted by harassment, discrimination and/or interpersonal violence Develop and facilitate trainings and workshops for employees on policies and practices related to the response and prevention of interpersonal violence Lead strategic planning for two campus wide committees focused on implementing evidence based violence prevention campaigns Principal Investigator on a campus climate study focused on sexual and intimate partner violence. Responsibilities include the development of methodology, gaining Institutional Review Board approval, data collection and communicating results effectively to campus stakeholders. Train and supervise student workers and undergraduate social work interns Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in Title IX, Campus SaVE Act, Clery Act and other federal and state mandates North Dakota State University (NDSU) Fargo, ND Assistant Director Sexual Assault Prevention/Advocacy July 2010 December 2014 Provided ongoing assistance for students who have experienced sexual violence, relationship violence and stalking
Developed, facilitated and evaluated evidence based violence prevention initiatives for a variety of groups including first-year students, student athletes and students involved in fraternity and sorority life Utilized best-practices, student feedback and creativity to develop interactive educational campaigns that measurably impact the student population Recruited, trained and supervised professional staff volunteers for a 24-hour helpline and student volunteers for a peer education program Collaborated with faculty on the development and implementation of a campus climate study Indiana University (IU) Bloomington, IN School of Public and Environmental Affairs Assistant Director Office of Career Services August 2008 May 2010 Advised graduate and undergraduate students on their job search strategy and all aspects of their transition from school to professional work Coached students through preparation for job interviews, salary negotiations and life-work balance decision making Coordinated with faculty, staff and alumni to establish relationships with employers throughout the country Peace Corps Togo (West Africa) Naki-Est, Togo Girls Education and Empowerment Volunteer September 2003 - November 2005 Collaborated with community partners to complete a thorough needs assessment that focused on gender equity in public schools Initiated a region wide bike tour to engage stakeholders and address barriers to education for girls in local communities Developed and implemented the curriculum for a series of workshops on gender equity in education for local teachers Peace Corps China Chengdu, Sichuan, PRC Teaching English as a Foreign Language Volunteer July 2002 April 2003 Developed the curriculum to teach English language and culture to primary school and middle school students Implemented English language workshops for local primary school teachers Of note, Peace Corps China was evacuated early due to the SARS Virus College Level Teaching Experience Instructor, Global Perspectives on Study Abroad: Guatemala Service Learning Study Abroad Course. North Dakota State University. Spring 2014. Instructor, Introduction to Women s Studies, Minnesota State University Moorhead. Spring 2012.
Master s Level Field Experience The Illinois Hunger Coalition School Nutrition Policy Intern September 2007 June 2008 Developed outreach materials for local officials that focused on the benefits of providing breakfast in Chicago Public Schools Co-managed the coordination of two major fundraising events and a policy summit The Southwest Youth Collaborative Youth Program Coordinator Intern September 2006 June 2007 Designed curriculum, managed logistics, facilitated meetings and developed evaluation tools for a youth organizing program within Chicago Public Schools Provided on-going case management for young people Juried Conference Presentations Student Affairs Professionals Take a Stand: Providing Meaningful Sexual Assault Prevention and Response on Campus. Presented at National NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Conference, Baltimore, MD. March 2014 Sexual Assault Prevention on Campus: Limited Resources, Meaningful Impact. Presented at NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Region IV Conference, Rapid City SD. November 2012. Recent Invited Presentations Sexual Assault and Higher Education. Speaker/Panelist. Counselor Advocate Training. YWCA New Britain Sexual Assault Crisis Services. New Britain, CT. December 2015. Building and Sustaining a Sexual Assault Resource Team. Speaker/Panelist. Connecticut College Consortium to End Sexual Violence Meeting. Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence. Bridgeport, CT. November 2015. It Is Our Business: The Cost of Intimate Partner Violence and How the Private Sector Can Be a Force for Change. Speaker. Diversity and Inclusion Conference. Central Connecticut State University. New Britain, CT. November 2015. Sexual Assault Prevention and Student Activities: Engaging Students and Creating Meaningful Change. Featured Speaker. National Association for Campus Activities, Northern Plains Region Conference, Madison, WI. April 2015.
Applications for External and Internal Funding Title: Stand Up CCSU Bystander Intervention Campaign to Prevent Sexual Assault Funding Source: Avon Foundation for Women Project Dates: 10/2015 10/2016 Amount: $10,000 (Awarded) Title: Take a Stand Bystander Intervention Poster Campaign Funding Source: NDSU Development Foundation (Innovation Grants) Project Dates: 9/2012 5/2013 Title: NDSU Campus Grant to Reduce Sexual Assault, Relationship Violence and Stalking Funding Source: Office on Violence Against Women, U.S Department of Justice Project Dates: 9/2013 5/2016 Amount: $300,000 (Not Awarded) Title: Mandatory Sexual Assault Prevention Training for Student-Athletes Role: Principal Investigator Funding Source: National Collegiate Athletic Association (education grants) Project Dates: 08/2012 11/2012 Title: NDSU Violence Prevention Educator Peer Education Program Funding Source: Avon Foundation for Women Project Dates: 9/2011 5/2012 Amount: $10,000 (Awarded) Title: Girl s Bike Ride for Education Funding Source: United State Peace Corps Community Grant Program Project Dates: 8/2004 10/2005 Campus and Community Leadership Central Connecticut State University Red Flag Campaign Committee, Co-Chair, 2015 Present Stand Up CCSU Committee, Co-Chair, 2015 Present Sexual Assault/Intimate Partner Violence Resource Team, Member, 2015 Present Campus of Compassion Committee, Member (Presidential Appointee), 2015 Present
- Assessment Subcommittee, Member, 2015 Present North Dakota State University President s Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs, Member, 2010 2014 - Outreach Subcommittee, Chair, 2013-2014 Red River Sexual Assault Response Team, Member, 2010 2014 Women and Gender Studies Advisory Board, Member, 2011-2014 Fargo-Moorhead Primary Prevention Committee, Member, 2012 2014 - Theory and Evaluation Subcommittee, Chair, 2013 2014 Kappa Delta Sorority, Advisor, 2011 2014 Awards Leaderquest Mentor of the Year (student selected), 2013 YWCA of Cass Clay, Woman of the Year 2012, Education Category NDSU Green and Globe Diversity Award 2012, Staff Category NASPA, Rising Star Award 2011, New Professional Category NDSU Apple Polisher Award (student selected), 2011