Elizabeth Tacy Costanzo
260 Forest Drive • Goleta • CA • 93117 • (805) 252-0509 • etacy@yahoo.com
Education
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California
M.Ed. College Student Affairs • expected May 2007
University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
B.A. Geography • with honors • 1987
Employment History
Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator
University of California Santa Barbara, College of Engineering, July 2005 – present
Designed and implemented all components for the following six functional areas:
- Transfer Admissions – shortened time to degree for most new transfers:
- established selection criteria for all majors, evaluated more than 500 engineering transfer admission applications annually
- overhauled the Transfer Admission Agreement with over 100 community colleges
- informed unsuccessful applicants how to strengthen their preparation for future
- admissibility or suggested alternate programs better suited to their interests/abilities
- updated community college faculty and staff on admissions criteria and articulations
- trained faculty advisors on academic requirements, policies and procedures
- New Student Orientation – provided an inclusive overview of the College for new students:
- 12 sessions for a summer program serving almost 500 new students and parents
- developed Engineering components for Parent and Student information sessions
- recruited and assisted in training student Orientation staff and provided ongoing education and support throughout program
- coordinated the five department presentations and facility tours each session
- Engineering College Honors Program – created a new program:
- established selection criteria for new freshmen wanting to join program
- instituted ‘Academic Honors’ and ‘Community Service’ requirements
- outlined Honors Freshman Seminar structure
- implemented an industrial interaction model for experiential learning
- started peer e-buddy program – current Honors students mentoring first-year Honors students via email prior to matriculation
- informed students of benefits and responsibilities of Honors Program
- tracked Honors credits and Community Service hours
- maintained Honors Program roster for Registrar’s Office
- managed Honors Listserv, monitored student postings
- determined participants for Residential Housing’s Scholar Hall
- Education Abroad Program - participation in EAP quadrupled during my tenure:
- promoted EAP to current and future engineering students
- liaised with system-wide and campus EAP administration on engineering matters
- advised foreign students studying at UCSB, facilitated their registration
- assisted faculty with foreign students’ course pre-requisites
- advised UCSB students planning to study abroad
- coordinated pre-trip course articulations and approved post-trip petitions
- completed academic degree plans incorporating foreign coursework
- Transfer Student Coordinator - increased transfer student acclimation and satisfaction:
- interpreted and articulated all prior coursework
- outlined all major and general education requirements required for degree
- drafted individual year-long academic schedules for each student
- served as primary academic counselor for transfer students
- informed major advisors of completed pre-requisites and requirements
- documented completed pre-matriculation requirements for Registrar’s Office
- Recruitment and Outreach – assisted potential students in making informed decisions about their collegiate choices and showcased the awesome opportunities at UCSB:
- presented admissions preparation information and ‘Why Choose UCSB for your Engineering Education’ at High Schools and Community Colleges
- described undergraduate academics and Engineering programs and opportunities to over 300 ‘drop-in’ visitors annually
- planned and coordinated the Engineering segments for the Chancellor’s Regional Receptions, Spring Insight, Fall Preview Days and Parent’s Weekend
- faculty and student panels
- facilities and department tours
- displayed students’ capstone projects and research poster
Academic Advisor
University of California Santa Barbara, College of Engineering, October 2002 – June 2005.
- advised 1600 undergraduate engineering students on major coursework, general education selections and coursework at other institutions
- counseled students on academic misconduct and academic probation issues
- automated change of major petitions and reviewed exception to policy requests
- evaluated progress toward graduation and produced degree audits for Registrar’s Office
Admissions Counselor and Tour Program Coordinator
University of California Santa Barbara, Office of Admissions, July 2000 – September 2002.
- counseled potential students and their families on admissions requirements, daily
- educated school groups and their teachers and counselors, weekly
- recruited, trained, scheduled and supervised more than 40 volunteer admissions tour guides
- updated the Tour Guide manual and training program
- assisted in planning and presenting major recruiting events with audiences of 1000 to 5000
Assistant Recreation Center Manager
University of California Santa Barbara, Recreation Center, July 1997 - July 2000.
- recruited, trained, supervised, and scheduled 60 student employees
- designed programming for continued Recreation Center staff and program growth
- resolved staff and client disputes
- produced financial and personnel reports
- completed human resource and payroll functions for approximately 600 summer camp and sport club employees annually
Undergraduate Advisor/Assistant to the Chair
University of California Santa Barbara, Department of Geography, August 1994 – July 1997.
- advised undergraduates on major requirements and elective tracks
- planned community outreach events and managed the Chair’s calendar
- assisted with faculty searches, course scheduling, financial reports, recharges
Geographic Analyst
RDN, Inc. Goleta, CA, December 1987 - August 1994.
- Demographic analysis, cartography, survey and interview development, housing market analysis, Environmental Impact Reports and Environment Assessments.
Physical Education Consultant
Goleta Union School District, Goleta, CA. September 1981 – June 1994.
- Taught sports, gymnastics, games and dance to promote wellness, healthy lifestyle, personal accountability and self-esteem at pre-school and elementary school level.
Conference presentations
- University of California Academic Advisors Conference, Irvine, CA.
Scheduled - May 2007.- “Academic Advising: Assisting Students Struggling with Counseling Issues Attain Their Academic Goals”
- Engineering Liaison Council – Spring Conference, California State University at Los Angeles, March 2007.
- “Using the Engineering Transfer Curriculum as the Basis for Transfer Admissions Agreements”
- University of California Academic Advisors Conference, Marina Del Rey, CA. May 2006.
- “A Brief History of Higher Education in the United States - The Evolution of College Student Affairs as a Profession and the Principles of Good Practice for Student Affairs”
Campus Service
- Chancellor’s Outreach Advisory Board, 2001 to 2003, 2006 ongoing
- Spring Insight Committee – 2004 ongoing
- Women in Science and Technology Residence Hall Advisory Board, 2005 – 2006
- Chancellor’s Special Advisory Committee on Parking, November 2001 - June 2003
- Recreation Center Governance Board, September 2000 and ongoing
- Chancellor’s Staff Advisory Council, November 2000 - 2003, Co-chair 2001-2003
- Canfield Chicken Soup Fund, September 1999 – June 2003
- United Way, department coordinator, January 1998 – December 2002
- National Geography Awareness Week – created and presented activity based presentations to local school classes to increase Geographic awareness, October 1992 – October 2000
Community Service
- Books for Jake – Fall 2006 created a book memorial at the local junior high school to honor the memory of a child from our community, raised $500 and collected 250 new books
- Director, Santa Barbara Women’s Soccer Organization, January 1997 - 2004, provided year-round soccer for over 300 women throughout the county
- Kristiansen Klassic Soccer Tournament Board, October 1993 and ongoing, a charity event for the Canfield Chicken Soup Fund and the National Bone Marrow Registry
Memberships
- American Society of Engineering Educators, 2003 ongoing
- American College Personnel Association, 2003 ongoing
- National Academic Advising Association, 2002 ongoing
- WiSE – Women in Science and Engineering, 2002 ongoing
- National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association, September 1997 – June 2001
- Professional Women’s Association, UCSB, 1994 and ongoing
- American Association of Geographers, 1982 – 1995
References
Glenn E. Beltz, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of California Santa Barbara, CA. (805) 893-2809
Katya Armistead, M.Ed. in College Student Affairs, Assistant Director of Admissions, Office of Admissions – Visitor Center Director, University of California Santa Barbara, CA. (805) 893-8113
Carol Lundberg, Ph.D., Director, College Student Affairs Summer Track Program; Professor of Higher Education and Organizational Leadership, School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences, Azusa Pacific University, CA. (626) 815-6000 x5525