Louise Torgerson

Experience

1. Senior Academic Advisor - Football, Women\'s Basketball, Men\'s Soccer, Softball, Golf

   California Polytechnic State University Cal Poly

   Jun 2014 — Present · San Luis Obispo, CA, US

   Provide comprehensive advising & support services for assigned teams•Work closely w/ the Compliance & Registrar’s offices to track NCAA eligibility reqs.•Counsel students on NCAA academic eligibility & degree reqs. & University policies & procedures, while working w/ Associate Deans, Dept. chairs/heads, College advising centers, faculty, Admissions, Financial Aid, Graduate Education, Disability Resource Cntr, Writing & Learning Cntr, & Counseling Services•Instruct the First Year Student-Athlete Seminar•Oversee the Academic Coaching program for at-risk Freshmen & Transfer students; supervise 20+ Academic Coaches & manage a budget; facilitate trainings; update the training manual & onboarding paperwork•Provide supervision, leadership, & training for graduate interns•Academic Senate Curriculum Committee Member, 20••••21, 2022-present•Design assessment tools to evaluate program objectives & student learning outcomes•Display effective interpersonal, written & oral communication skills, & collaborate w/ diverse current & prospective students, parents/supporters, faculty, staff & administrators•Present various programs, including Admissions events•Meet w/ prospective students; present to incoming students at orientation sessions•Participate in hiring committees for the MSC & Athletic Dept.•Assist in coordinating events such as: Academic Convocation, career & leadership programming, Coaches’ Symposium•Updated the Student Services portion of Gopoly.com; designed & updated the Academic Services brochure•Volunteered at Athletics’ Mustang Madness fundraiser & the Big West Conference Beach Volleyball Tournament•Abide by all Cal Poly, CSU, Big West Conf, NCAA & FERPA rules & regulations in an ethical & confidential mannerTutor Program Coordinator-6/2014 – 8/2018•Supervised the Student-Athlete Tutor Program, including recruiting, hiring, & training nearly 40 tutors•Modernized the reporting system for tutor reports•Managed the program budget

Education

• Washington State University

  Ed.M. - Master's of Education, Higher Education Administration

• Washington State University

  B.A. - Sport Management

Skills

• Student Development
• Academic Advising
• Press Releases
• Program Development
• Records Management
• Community Outreach
• Schedules
• Athlete Development
• Nonprofits
• Educational Leadership
• Advisory Boards
• Intercollegiate Athletics
• Diversity Training
• Leadership Development
• Intercultural Communication
• Volunteer Management
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Student Affairs
• Operating Budgets
• Non-Profits
• Student Counseling
• Public Relations
• Organization
• Event Planning
• Higher Education
• Career Counseling
• Tutoring
• Grant Writing