Honor Society® member
April McNiff
High School Partnership Coordinator at Southwestern Community College Sylva, North Carolina
- Columbus State University
- Higher Education-Leadership
- Class of 2022
- Franklin, North Carolina
Member since January 2021
About
Prior to 2016 I gained professional experience in customer service and support. My professional endeavors in higher education began at Southwestern Community College in April 2016 where I have achieved 5 years of experience learning about the Community College system and supporting student in academic success. My current role as High School Partnership Coordinator oversees the Dual Enrollment program responsible for our 3 county service area and the Qualla boundary. I serve on 3 academic committees for the Institution, as well as supporting the Community with several volunteer positions and memberships. In Fall of 2020 I decided to enhance my educational knowledge by starting the Masters of Education-Higher Education Leadership Graduate program at Columbus State University.
Education
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Columbus State University
Masters of Education-Higher Education Leadership
2020 – 2022
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university of north carolina at charlotte
fine arts
2000 – 2005
Honors and awards
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• SCC’s Advising Excellence Award Nomination
Southwestern Community College's Advising Platinum Level Designation, Nominated for overall institutional Advising award (2019 & 2021)
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• SCC’s Staff Service Award Nomination
Southwestern Community College Staff Service Award Nominee (April 2019)
Goals and interests
- Career goal
To further support and grow in knowledge on leadership in a community college organization. I hope to continue to give back to my community through serving as a community college leader and align my goals and interests with the institution's overall mission and vision.
- Graduate school interests
Leadership Development
Transformational Leadership
Community College Leadership- Outside the classroom
Photography
Gardening
Running
Experience
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High School Partnership Coordinator
Southwestern Community College Sylva, North Carolina
Sep 2019 – Present
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College Access Advisor
Southwestern Community College Sylva, North Carolina
Jul 2018 – Sep 2019
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Administrative Assistant-Enrollment Services
Southwestern Community College Sylva, North Carolina
Apr 2016 – Jul 2018
Volunteering
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Technology Coordinator Board Member
Macon County Art Association
Aug 2019 – Present
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Watauga Heights HOA Secretary/Treasurer
Watauga Heights Home Owners Association
Mar 2018 – Present
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
