Kent State University

Bachelor of Arts: Social Work

Kent State University

Retta has been working with college students since 1978, helping them adjust to college life and make the most of their academic and extracurricular experiences.  She has worked in both the 4-year university setting and the community college environment.  Her professional areas of expertise have included residence life, admissions, student activities and new student orientation.  She has instructed undergraduate students in First Year Experience courses, has recruited, and trained faculty members to lead similar classes.  Retta was a founding member of the Northeast Ohio Leadership Association and was instrumental in the design and facilitation of its regional student leadership conference.  In addition, Retta has developed and presented various educational workshops to students:

• Determining Goals, Objectives and Action Plans for Successful Student Organizations

• Help for the Busy Student: Time Management Skill Development

• No Need to Fight: Effective Conflict Resolution Strategies

• Optimum Learning: Simple and Successful Study Techniques

• Everyone Counts: Teambuilding for Student Organizations

• Welcome Students: New Student Orientation

Retta enjoys volunteering in youth and social service community organizations in the Cleveland and Akron Area.