David Sedor

About David Sedor

Able to communicate and connect to the diverse cultural differences and academic backgrounds of each individual on a level that is personal and solution oriented. Proficient at guiding individuals and groups to produce a learning environment that is goal oriented and productive. Proven leader possessing sound decision making and valuable interpersonal skills. Adept at building trusting relationships. Skilled at promptly identifying and communicating the source of a problem and solution based ideas. “Don\'t talk about it, be about it.\"

Experience

1. Senior Athletic Academic Advisor & Alumni Relations Coordinator

   Wisconsin Athletics

   Aug 2007 — Present · Madison, WI, US

   Senior Academic Advisor and Alumni Relations Coordinator. Currently the athletic academic advisor for the Returning Badger Degree Completion program and approximately 200+ men\'s and women\'s rowers. Advised 60-70 football student-athletes from 20••••19; and 110 soccer, volleyball, and wrestling student-athletes from 20••••16. In this capacity I coordinate and implement all aspects of academically related services for student-athletes. I conduct meetings with student-athletes to discuss relevant academic information (course selection, major exploration, graduation planning), gauge academic success, and provide proven individualized approaches for overall academic improvement. In addition to working directly with academically at-risk student-athletes, I counsel them through challenging academic and personal circumstances using a personalized approach. Additionally, I monitor and track NCAA benchmarks for progress and percentage towards degree to maintain eligibility. My ultimate goal is to impact each student-athlete in a unique, personalized manner that will positively elevate him/her to be a better person, student, friend, teammate.Alumni Relations position is new as of 10/2023 and involves a collaboration with the W Club (Former Badger letter winners). My role is evolving and being developed. Conceived and administered Individual Development Plans for student-athletes. These plans were used to collaborate with student-athletes, colleagues, and coaches to increase student-athlete accountability.Collaborated with recruiting staffs and Academic Services to modify the academic presentation for prospective student-athletes, parents and coaches during on campus visits to showcase our office’s vision, programs, and services. Assisted in the evaluation process for prospective student-athletes and contributed to the admission review process with colleagues and campus admissions decision-makers.

Education

• University of Nevada-Las Vegas

  Masters, Curricular and Instructional Studies

  1991 — 1993

• Winona State University

  BA, Education

  1985 — 1988