1. Tianna F. Clark
236 West Reade Ave Upland, IN 46989 | (260) 450-8855 | tianna_clark@taylor.edu
Education
Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Development May 2015
Taylor University, Upland, IN
Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Minor: Psychology, Sociology May 2013
Huntington University, Huntington, IN
GPA: 3.703
Professional Experience
Graduate Assistant Hall Director, Taylor University Fall 2013- Present
 Work alongside Hall Director to create a safe learning environment for an integrated residence hall of about 300
women
 Provide opportunities for staff development and leadership training by co-leading weekly meetings with Resident
Assistant (RA) staff of 16
 Provide discipleship opportunities and assist small group leaders by supervising the discipleship program within
the hall through weekly meetings with 10 student discipleship leaders
 Supervise the hall discipleship program through weekly meetings and one-on-one meetings with 10 student
discipleship leaders
 Support spiritual development in the hall through assisting small group leaders and all-hall discipleship
opportunities
 Supervise the hall front desk by overseeing 16 student workers, co-managing hall budget, distributing keys, and
overseeing the student check-in and check-out process
 Implement all-hall programs encouraging personal development, spiritual development, co-curricular education,
discipleship, and shared experiences
Interim Hall Director, Taylor University January 2015
 Served as Hall Director during January term
 Provided guidance, encouraged personal development, and offered support to a staff of 10 RAs during weekly
staff meetings and one-on-one meetings
 Planned and implemented an all-hall event that encouraged spiritual development within the hall
 Worked collaboratively with students to seek reconciliation and personal growth by managing crisis situations
and discipline within the hall
Student Activities Board Intern, Huntington University January 2014
 Worked collaboratively with the Student Activities Board Director and student staff of seven
 Planned and implemented a two-day campus-wide winter Olympic event encouraging community and campus
involvement
 Developed online team sign-up for the winter Olympic event and advertised through signs and social media
Student Mentor, Huntington University Fall 2012
 Co-led a weekly class for freshmen students that provided relevant information about university resources, their
first-year experience, and mentoring opportunities
Resident Assistant, Huntington University Fall 2010- Spring 2012
 Served as two-year Resident Assistant in an all-female freshmen residence hall
 Fostered relationships with over fifty young women and facilitated events to enhance hall unity and growth
 Worked collaboratively with a staff of six RAs by planning events fostering spiritual, academic, and social growth

2. Tianna F. Clark
236 West Reade Ave Upland, IN 46989 | (260) 450-8855 | tianna_clark@taylor.edu
Related experience
Parkview Hospice and Home Health Care Intern Spring 2013
 Assisted in bereavement counseling for family members experiencing grief
 Interacted with a variety of clients and connected them to appropriate resources
Professional Service
ACSD Member Spring 2014- Present
Resident Assistant Class Committee, Taylor University Fall 2013- Present
 Work on committee of five student development professionals to evaluate and implement the 8 week spring
training class (IAS 352 Student Development Seminar) for newly hired RAs
 Determine course content focused on the topics of self-awareness, community foundations, discipleship, creativity
and diversity, character and integrity, and accountability
 Conducted focus group of five residence life staff to evaluate the effectiveness of fall training for RAs
Adjunct Professor, Taylor University
IAS 110 Foundations of the Christian Liberal Arts Fall 2014
 Served as a preceptor for a class of 19 students
 Led discussion and graded essays on issues such as human flourishing, Liberal Arts education, forgiveness and
reconciliation, and the Trinity
Discussion Group Facilitator, Taylor University
IAS 352 Student Development Seminar, Personnel Assistants Spring 2014
 Developed newly hired RA staff of 16
 Fostered a greater understanding of Christian community, diversity, self-awareness, discipleship, creativity,
service, and leadership
IAS 352 Student Development Seminar, Discipleship Coordinators and Assistants Fall 2013, 2014
 Developed a greater understanding of discipleship in student leaders
 Trained student leaders to provide discipleship programming and small group support within the residence halls
Research
Master’s Thesis
Clark, T. (2015). Bereaved college students’ experiences with peer support within residence life.

3. Tianna F. Clark
236 West Reade Ave Upland, IN 46989 | (260) 450-8855 | tianna_clark@taylor.edu
References:
Lisa Barber
Olson Hall Director, Taylor University
236 West Reade Ave
Upland, IN 46989
Phone: (630) 450-4411
Email: lisa_barber@taylor.edu
Relationship: Supervisor
Sara Hightower
Director of Residence Life Programs
236 West Reade Ave
Upland, IN 46989
Phone: (937) 564-0538
Email: sara_hightower@tayloru.edu
Relationship: Supervisor
Dr. Scott Gaier
Director of Academic Enrichment Center & Associate Professor of Higher Education
236 West Reade Ave
Upland, IN 46989
Phone: (765) 998-5391
Email: scgaier@tayloru.edu
Relationship: Thesis Supervisor, Professor