Terri Taylor
Higher education professional with experience in residence life, student engagement, and case management
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About
Higher education professional with experience in residence life, student engagement, and case management. Holds a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice and is pursuing an M.Ed. in Community/Agency Counseling. Skilled in developing inclusive residential communities, training and mentoring student staff, coordinating Living Learning Communities (LLCs), and leveraging data to improve student engagement and retention.
Passionate about fostering holistic student development and academic success.
Experience
University Events Coordinator & Project Specialist (Live-In) - Lincoln University – Division of Student Affairs - Jefferson City, MO
(2025-11)
- Coordinate residential housing and campus event spaces, enhancing student engagement and community building
- Collaborate with Residential Life, Housing, Dining, and Campus Police to support residential programs
- Plan, promote, and execute student events that integrate academic, cultural, and social learning opportunities
- Develop communication strategies to enhance student participation and engagement
- Maintain event and housing data, track participation metrics, and provide insights for continuous improvement
- Participate in on-call duty rotation addressing student crises, emergency housing, and support needs
Project Specialist & CARE Coordinator – Student Affairs - Lincoln University - Jefferson City, MO
(2025-03 - 2025-11)
- Managed student cases as part of the CARE Team, providing interventions for at-risk students
- Collaborated with Residential Life and Housing to address housing insecurity and support student stability
- Supported the Chief Student Affairs Officer with project coordination, reporting, and administrative oversight
- Facilitated connections to campus and community resources, including counseling, financial aid, and housing support
- Trained and advised student staff on crisis response, engagement strategies, and resource referral processes
- Maintained confidential student records in compliance with FERPA guidelines
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Community/Agency Counseling - Lincoln University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology - Lincoln University
