Ceci Brinker
Director of Student Programs
The Director of Student Programs is responsible for providing opportunities for student involvement and learning that compliments the academic mission, enhances student learning and enriches the quality of student life at EIU outside the classroom.
The Director of Student Programs maintains primary responsibility for the overall development, direction and administration of Student Programs Office services and programs. The 6 areas of primary responsibility are: 1.) Student Government; 2.) University Board, campus entertainment, Multicultural programming advisement of the Black Student Union, Latin American Student Organization, Diversity in Action Council, and L.E.A.D. (Learning by Example to Accept Diversity); 3.) Major University events - Major Concerts, Back To School Week, First Night, Homecoming Week, Family Weekend, and Spring Fling; 4.) Registered Student Organizations programs and services; 5.) Leadership Development and Support Services; and 6). EIU Parent’s Club.
Educational Background
Previous Experience in Higher Education:
Director of Student Life, Eastern Illinois University, 2000- Current
Interim Director of Student Life, Eastern Illinois University, 1999 - 2000
Assistant Director Student Life/Multicultural Affairs, Eastern Illinois University, 1985 - 1999
Freshman Seminar Instructor, Eastern Illinois University, 1997 - 1999
Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Lakeland College, 1994 - 1996
Education:
Master of Science in Education, 1995
Educational
Psychology & Guidance, emphasis in College Student Personnel
Bachelor of Science Education, 1982
Physical Education,
K-12 Teaching Certification
Professional Involvement
Association Memberships:
ACPA – American College Personnel Association
NASPA –
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators 2006 –
current, Member
ACU-I - Association of College Unions International 2003 – current, Member
National Association for Campus Activities, 1985 – Current
• NACA National Educational Advisory Group, 2006-Current
• NACA Student Government Leadership Workshop Coordinator, 2007
• NACA Student Government Leadership Workshop Facilitator, 2005, 2006
• NACA Concert Management Workshop Facilitator, 2004, 2005
• NACA Illiana Regional - Comedy Showcase Coordinator, 1993
• NACA Illiana Regional Showcase Selection Committee, 1992
• NACA Illiana Regional Showcase Selection Coordinator, 1991
• NACA Illiana Regional School Registration Coordinator, 1996-1999
AFA - Association of Fraternity Advisors, 1996- 1999
Inter-Fraternity Institute,Facilitator
MAD - Midwest Activities Directors Conference, 1990 – 1993;School Delegate,MAD Conference Co-Chair, 1992
Illinois College Unions Mid-Management Retreat, 19 85 – 1989, School delegate
ICBCHE – Illinois Colleges Black Concerns in Higher Education, 2006 – current, Member
Order of Omega Greek Honorary, 1995, Honorary Member
Achievements, Honors, Awards
1995 Honorary Order of Omega
2004 Ralph Weller Outstanding Advisor Greek Award
2003 Advisor of the Year Student Government RSO Award
2002, 2003 Inter-Fraternity Institute Facilitator Award
2005, 2006 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity – Zeta Nu Outstanding Woman Award
2006, 2007 TRIO Mentor Award
2000 – 2007 University Board Advisor Award
Presentations
1992 – 2nd Annual Omega Leadership Conference – “Diversity: Opening Doors to Understanding and Acceptance – Charleston, Illinois
1993 WIU Professional Development Day – “Multi-cultural Programming: Opening Doors to Understanding & Acceptance” - Macomb, Illinois
1995 University Board Fall Leadership Retreat – “Stress without Distress: Effective Stress Management Tools” - Charleston, Illinois
1998 – NPHC Black Greek Leadership Conference – “Change vs. Comfort: NPHC Greek Standards” – Bloomington, Illinois
2002 - North American Inter-fraternity Conference Program - IFI - “Mission Impossible” Waging the War on Hazing” - Bloomington, Indiana
2003 - North American Inter-fraternity Conference Program – IFI - “Different Strokes for Different Folks: Greek Review and Strategic Planning”, Bloomington, Indiana
2005 – EIU Six Pack Program – “Think Before You Drink: Partying Safe & Responsibly”, Charleston, Illinois
2005 – NACA Student Government Workshop – “Blueprint for Success: Creating Coalitions Between Faculty and Students” – Orange County, California
2005 – NACA Student Government Workshop – “Guess Who’s Coming to SGA: Working with Diverse Student Leaders” – Orange County, California
2005 – NACA Student Government Workshop – “Different Strokes For Different Folks: Leading with Style” – Orange County, California
2005 – NACA Student Government Workshop – “The Changing Face of Leadership: Advisor Assistance for Diverse Student Organizations - Orange County, California
2006 – MTIEP Summer Program – “Leading with Soul” - Charleston, Illinois
2006 – NACA Student Government Workshop – “So What Color is Your Leadership? An Exploration of Leadership Styles” - San Antonio, Texas
2006 – NACA Student Government Workshop - “Different Strokes for Different Folks: Advising Assistance for Diverse Organizations” - San Antonio, Texas
2006 – NACA Student Government Workshop - “Effective Techniques of Teambuilding” - San Antonio, Texas
2006 – NACA Student Government Workshop - “Take the Lead! Advising Different Types of Student Leaders” - San Antonio, Texas
