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Joy Usner

Associate Director, Events

Academic Advising


Joy Usner

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Academic Background

  • Master of Education, Loyola University Chicago, 2006
  • Bachelor of Philosophy, Miami University, 2003
  • Graduate Certificate in Education Assessment and Evaluation, Miami University, 2021
  • Graduate Certificate in Interactive Media Studies, Miami University, 2020

Academic & Professional Experience

  • Academic Advisor, Miami University (2021 - present)
  • Instructor, BUS 106: FSB Success Strategies (Fall 2021 - present)
  • Assistant Director for Young Alumni & Student Engagement, Miami University (2015 - 2020)
  • Coordinator for Student Organizations and Campus Events, Bowling Green State University (2012 - 2015)
  • Assistant Director of Student Involvement & Multicultural Services, Saint Mary's College (2009 - 2012)
  • Student Activities Resource Coordinator, University of Chicago (2006 - 2008)

Recent Publications

Honors & Awards

  • Outstanding Advisor, Council for the Advancement and Support of Education Aspiring Student Advancement Programs Network (CASE ASAP), 2020
  • Outstanding Advisor, Council for the Advancement and Support of Education Aspiring Student Advancement Programs District V, 2018 and 2020
  • Student Organization Advisor of the Year, Miami University, 2017 and 2019
  • Miami Performance Resulting in Distinguished Excellence (PRIDE) Award recipient, October 2016; January 2017; November 2018; October, November, & December 2019
  • Lean Partner and Lean Leader Certification, Miami University, 2019
  • Supervisor Development Series, Miami University Human Resources Staff Development, 2018

Biography

Joy Usner is an Associate Director for Academic Recruitment and Outreach in the Office of Admission. In this role she works specifically with students applying to the Farmer School of Business.

She has previously served as an Academic Advisor in the Farmer School of Business, assisting undergraduate business students with major and career exploration, course selection and registration, and academic planning. She has also instructed several sections of BUS 106: Farmer School of Business Success Strategies, and supported FSB study abroad programs to Europe and Asia.

Joy is a graduate of Miami University, having completed her Bachelor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies (Western College Program) and graduate certificates in Interactive Media Studies and Education Assessment and Evaluation. She also completed a Master of Education from Loyola University Chicago in Higher Education Student Affairs.

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