Biography

Carrol Reaser Parris joined Wayne State University June 2023 in the role of Academic Advisor II within the Department of Communication, advising undergraduate students majoring in Film and Media Arts Studies. Carrol is a student-centered transformational leader facilitating student goals of progressing toward degree completion from matriculation to graduation. Carrol's professional experience within higher education began at the University of Detroit Mercy where she served as a Student Services Coordinator and Academic Advisor for over a decade within the College of Business Administration. 

 

Carrol also has professional experience as an Academic Advisor at Lawrence Technological University, and as a Graduate Student Services Coordinator at Oakland University. Carrol is a native Detroiter, attending Detroit Public Schools. She enjoys traveling internationally, her most recent trip was to Rome, Italy in April of this year where she gained an opportunity to visit the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, and to meet the Pope. Carrol also enjoys interior decorating, entertaining, and spending time with family and friends. 

 

Academic Interests

Higher Education Administration with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in academic advising and student services.

Area of Expertise

Graduate and Undergraduate Academic Advising, Student Services, Internships, Admissions and Recruitment.

Banner, Slate, Student Tracking Advising Retention System (STARS), Microsoft Office Suite, Blackboard, and Canvas 

 

Degrees and Certifications

Master of Arts Human Resource Management, Marygrove College 

Master of Arts, Liberal Studies, University of Detroit Mercy

Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Oakland University

 

Responsibilities

 Academic Advisor for students majoring in Film and Media Arts Studies

Links

https://stars.wayne.edu/student/advisor/dp0517/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrolreaserparris726/

https://twitter.com/CarrolParr43935

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