Stephanie Miller is a student development specialist and outreach coordinator at Texas State University. She has a Master's degree in Communication Studies from Texas State University and over 10 years of experience in higher education. Her roles have included academic advising, teaching, and coordinating outreach events. She has received honors for her collaboration and outreach work at the university.

1. VITAE
I. Academic/Professional Background
A. Name: Stephanie E. P. Miller Title: Student Development Specialist, Outreach Coordinator
B. Educational Background
C. University Experience
Position University Dates
Student Development Specialist,
Outreach Coordinator
Texas State University January 2014- Present
Adjunct Faculty, General Studies Texas State University January 2015 – May 2016
Adjunct Faculty, Communication Studies Texas State University August 2012 – December 2014
Academic Advisor I, PACE Texas State University February 2012 – December 2013
Adjunct Faculty, Speech Communication San Antonio College August 2012 – May 2013
Graduate Teaching Assistant,
Teacher of Record
Texas State University January 2011 – May 2011
Graduate Research Assistant to
Dr. Philip Salem
Texas State University January 2010 – May 2010
Graduate Instructional Assistant,
Laboratory Instructor
Texas State University January 2009 – December 2010
D. Relevant Professional Experience
Position Entity Dates
Store Manager Cottonwood Financial LLC June 2011 – December 2011
HR Assistant/ Marketing
Representative
Customer Research International –
San Marcos, Texas
January 2007 – May 2009
Supervisor/ Trainer Customer Research International –
San Marcos, Texas
April 2004 – January 2007
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Degree University Major Thesis/Dissertation
Certificate Program 2011 Texas State
University
Corporate
Communication &
Training
Master of Arts 2011 Texas State
University
Communication
Studies
The Relationship Between an
Immediate Communicator Style and
Relational Outcomes: An Investigation
of Communication Technologies
Bachelor of Arts,
double major
Thesis - Penaeid
Shrimp Nutrition
2009 Texas State
University
Communication
Studies
Journalism & Mass
Communication

2. II. TEACHING
A. Teaching Honors and Awards:
B. Courses Taught:
2016
2011-2014: Fundamentals of Human Communication (COMM 1310)
Texas State University
2015-2016: General Studies Capstone & Interdisciplinary Project (GNST 4350)
Texas State University
2012-2013: Business & Professional Communication (SPCH 1321)
San Antonio College
2012: University Seminar (US 1100)
Texas State University
C. Graduate Theses/Dissertations or Exit Committees:
D. Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development:
General Studies Interdisciplinary Career Preparation (GNST 3350), Texas State University
General Studies Capstone & Interdisciplinary Project (GNST 4350), Texas State University
Business & Professional Communication (SPCH 1321), San Antonio College
University Seminar (US1100), Texas State University
E. Funded External Teaching Grants and Contracts:
F. Submitted, but not Funded, External Teaching Grants and Contracts:
G. Funded Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts:
H. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts:
I. Other
III. SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE
Works In Print
1. Books (if not refereed, please indicate)
a. Scholarly Monographs:
b. Edited Books:
c. Chapters in Books:
d. Creative Books:
2. Articles
a. Refereed Journal Articles:
b. Non-refereed Articles:
3. Abstracts:
Salem, P., Achurra, A., Kline, K. & Pridgen, S. (2010) Innovativeness and Correlates to
Communication Technology Networks. In PROCEEDINGS of SunBelt XXX, 2010.
Paper presented at the SunBelt conference of the International Network on Social
Network Analysis in Riva Del Garda, Italy (pp. 284).
4. Reports:
2016: Qualitative & Quantitative Report on the Freshman Interest Group (FIG) pilot. Data
compiled, assessed and articulated with suggestions.
University College, Texas State University
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3. 2015-2016: PACE Annual Events Report - Data compiled, assessed and articulated with suggestions.
University College, Texas State University
2014-2016: PACE Annual Summit Report - Data compiled, assessed and articulated with suggestions.
University College, Texas State University
2014: PACE Week Report - Data compiled, assessed and articulated with suggestions.
University College, Texas State University
5. Book Reviews:
6. Other:
Organizational Publications
2014-2015: Designer & Editor, Student Success Symposium: Research to Practice. Conference
Booklet. 25 pages.
2014: Designer & Editor, PACE Conference. Conference Booklet. 5 pages.
University College, Texas State University
2013: Content Developer, Texas Pre-Pharmacy Equivalent Courses checklist.
PACE Advising, Texas State University
2009: Designer & Content Developer, CRI Welcome! Company Morale and Retention Booklet.
Customer Research International Inc.
Promotional Materials
2016: Designer, Keep Calm and PACE Yourself. Promotional T-shirt.
University College, Texas State University
2016: Designer, PACE Center water bottle. Promotional item.
University College, Texas State University
2016: Designer, PACE Events for University Seminar. Marketing flyer. 1 page.
University College, Texas State University
2014: Designer, Building Your Pipeline: An Employer Panel. Marketing flyer. 1 page.
University College, Texas State University
2014: Designer, Breaking the Bank: A Spending Plans Workshop. Marketing flyer. 1 page.
University College, Texas State University
2014: Designer, Building Your Brand: A Resume Building Workshop. Marketing flyer. 1 page.
University College, Texas State University
2014: Designer, PACE Week. Marketing poster and email graphic.
University College, Texas State University
2014: Designer, PACE Week. Marketing poster and email graphic.
University College, Texas State University
2014: Designer, PACE Week. Double gate fold marketing brochure and agenda.
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4. University College, Texas State University
2013: Designer & Content Developer, New Student Orientation informational display.
PACE Advising Center, Texas State University
2013: Designer, Texas State Advising Awareness. Marketing poster and email graphic.
Advising Awareness Committee, Texas State University
Miscellaneous Graphic Design
2016: Logo Design – 4A Ranch
2016: Logo Design – Fluffy Ewe Fiber Arts Inc.
2015: Logo Design, Majors Fair – University College, Texas State University
2014: Logo Design, Region VII Conference – National Academic Advising Association
Photography
2015-2016: “Headshot.” Photographs. University College Advising Center Staff.
<http://www.ucollege.txstate.edu/advising/about/staff.html>
2013-2015: “Headshot.” Photographs. PACE Advising Center Staff.
<http://pace.txstate.edu/advising/about/staff.html>
2009: “Hidden Treasure.” Photograph. Study Abroad Photo Exhibit, Texas State University.
Website Development
2014-2015: Student Success Symposium, Texas State University. Content developer and editor.
Gato/HTML. Launched September 2014.
<http://www.studentsuccesssymposium.education.txstate.edu>
2014: University College PACE Week, Texas State University. Content developer, designer and
editor. Gato/HTML. Launched in March 2014.
<http://www.txstate.edu/ucollege/paceweek>
2012-2013: PACE Advising Center, Texas State University. Content developer, designer and editor.
Gato/HTML. Launched August 2012. < http://pace.txstate.edu/advising/>
1. Works not in Print
Papers Presented at Professional Meetings:
Miller, S. (2016). Standing Room Only: Strategies to Increase Engagement Through
Extracurricular Programming. Presented at the 35th
Annual First-Year Experience
Conference of The National Resource Center in Orlando, Florida.
Pridgen, S. & Sotolongo, M. (2013). Drawing the Line: Avoiding Copyright Infringement &
Sketchy Designs. Sponsored presentation at the Annual Conference of National Academic
Advising Association in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Pridgen, S. & Sotolongo, M. (2013). Drawing the Line: Avoiding Copyright Infringement &
Sketchy Designs. Presented at the Region VII Conference of National Academic Advising
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5. Association in San Antonio, Texas.
Pridgen, S. & Chapa, S. (2009). Measuring the effect of comparative versus non-comparative TV
ads among Latinos in Texas: The case of Miller Lite. Paper presented at the 2009 2nd
International Conference of the State of the Spanish Language Media, in San Marcos,
Texas.
2. Invited Talks, Lectures, and Presentations:
2016: Invited Speaker, Bachelor of General Studies Information Session
University College, Texas State University
2015: Invited Speaker, Customer Service Seminar for the First Impressions Team
University College, Texas State University
2015: Invited Panelist, Communication Week Technology Panel
Department of Communication Studies, Texas State University
2015: Invited Speaker, PACE Center Informational Session
Office of Financial Aid, Texas State University
2014-2015: Guest Speaker, New Student Orientation Parent’s Presentation
University College, Texas State University
2014: Invited Speaker, Future Bobcat Development Presentation
Upward Bound, Texas State University
2014: Invited Speaker, Constructive Criticism
PACE Mentoring, Texas State University
2011: Guest Lecturer, Communication & Technology (COMM 4325)
Department of Communication Studies, Texas State University
2010: Invited Speaker, Graduate Research Spotlight
Graduate College, Texas State University
2010: Guest Lecturer, Fundamentals of Human Communication (COMM 1310)
Department of Communication Studies, Texas State University
3. Consultancies:
2016: Logo Design – Hispanic Policy Network
San Marcos, Texas
2014: Marketing Publication Design – LEED Certification Celebration
University College, Texas State University
2011: Corporate Communication Audit, Customer Research International Inc.
San Marcos, Texas
4. Workshops:
2013: New Academic Advisor Training – PACE Advising, Texas State University
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6. 2013: Music Advising Workshop – PACE Advising, Texas State University
2013: Design Basics (beginner) Workshop – PACE Advising, Texas State University
2013: Teaching, Research, and Collaboration System (TRACS) Training Workshop
PACE Advising, Texas State University
2012: Art Advising Workshop – PACE Advising, Texas State University
2011: Public Speaking Workshop – Career Services, Texas State University
5. Other:
Grants and Contracts
1. Funded External Grants and Contracts:
2. Funded Internal Grants and Contracts:
3. Submitted, but not Funded, External Grants and Contracts:
4. Fellowships, Awards, Honors:
2016: Employee of the Month nominee
Texas State University
2016: Deborah and James Mathews Excellence in Collaboration/Outreach Staff Award nominee
Texas State University
2013: Sponsored Presentation honor from the NACADA Technology in Advising Commission
2013: Adobe Design Award, PACE Advising Center
Texas State University
IV. SERVICE
A. University:
2016: Chair-Elect, Staff Council – Texas State University
2016: Member, University Leadership Assembly – Texas State University
2015-2016: Member At-Large, Staff Council – Texas State University
2015-2016: Member, Parking Ticket Appeals Committee – Texas State University
2015-2016: Member, Fundraising Committee – Staff Council, Texas State University
2015-2016: Member, Elections Committee – Staff Council, Texas State University
2014: Member, New Student Transition Committee – Texas State University
2012-2013: Faculty/Staff Advisor, Cans for a Cure Student Organization – Texas State University
2013: Member, Advising Awareness Committee – Texas State University
2012: Member, Academic Advising Technology Committee – Texas State University
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7. B. Departmental:
2013-2016: Coordinator, PACE Events & Workshops
Structured academic and professional development events to increase engagement, student
persistence, college readiness, and career preparedness.
University College, Texas State University
2014-2016: Photographer & Graphic Designer – University College, Texas State University
2016: Member, Student Employee Excellence Award Selection Committee
University College, Texas State University
2016: Co-Chair, Graduation Award Ceremony – Bachelor of General Studies
University College, Texas State University
2016: Member, Freshman Scholarship Committee – University College, Texas State University
2016: Coordinator, University College Summit – University College, Texas State University
2015: Member, PACE Council – University College, Texas State University
2015: Member, University College Council – University College, Texas State University
2015: Co-Chair, Innovation Team – University College, Texas State University
2015-2016: Member, Event Planning Committee – University College, Texas State University
2014-2015: Chair, PACE Conference – University College, Texas State University
2013-2014: Co-Chair, LEED Certification Celebration – University College, Texas State University
2013-2014: Coordinator, PACE Summit – University College, Texas State University
2014: Coordinator, Dean’s Seminar presented by Dr. Marian Houser
University College, Texas State University
2013: Member, Advisor Training Team – PACE Advising, Texas State University
2012-2013: Chair, Website and Social Media Committee – PACE Advising, Texas State University
2012: Member, Networking Committee – PACE Advising, Texas State University
C. Community:
2015-2016: Volunteer, Hays County Sherriff’s Office – Brown Santa Toy Drive
2015-2016: Volunteer, Hays County Food Bank
2013,
2009-2011: Team Captain, American Cancer Society – Relay for Life
2009-2010: Co-Chair, American Cancer Society – Relay for Life
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8. 2009: Volunteer, Hays County Farmer Fred’s Fall Festival
2005-2006: Volunteer, Hays County Food Bank
D. Professional:
2015: Photographer, Student Success Symposium: Research to Practice (national conference)
2014-2015: Co-Chair, Student Success Symposium: Research to Practice (national conference)
San Marcos, Texas
E. Organizations:
1. Honorary:
2009-2010: President, Lambda Pi Eta – Delta Beta Chapter
2008-2009: Lambda Pi Eta – Delta Beta Chapter
2. Professional:
2013: Photographer, Region VII Conference – National Academic Advising Association
2012-2013: Member, Conference Promotions Committee – Region VII Annual Conference
National Academic Advising Association
2011: Judge, Collegiate State Debate Tournament
Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association
2009: Committee Head, Transportation and Accommodation Committee
2nd
Annual International Conference on the State of the Spanish Language Media,
Center for the Study of Latino Media and Markets – Texas State University
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