Education:

  • Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Georgia State University, 2016
  • M.Ed. Higher Education and Leadership, University of Arkansas, 2006
  • B.S. Marketing Management, University of Arkansas, 2004

Credentials:

  • Qualified Administrator for the Intercultural Development Inventory
  • Targeted Selection Program Manager and Trainer
  • CliftonStrenghts/StrengthsQuests Coach
  • Leadershape Co-Lead Facilitator

Professional Interest:

  • Housing and Residence Life
  • First Generation College Students
  • First-Year Experience
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Targeted Selection
  • Leadership and Development
  • Semester at Sea/Global Engagement
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Publications and Presentations:

  • “Where They Really Are” – National Association for Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), San Antonio, TX, March 2017
  • “The First Year Experience on an Urban Campus: A Case Study Exploring the Impact of First Year Programs on Student Perceptions of Belonging, Adjustment, Success and Support” – Doctoral Dissertation, Atlanta, GA, March 2016
  • “Panther Ambassadors for a Culturally Competent Campus (PAC3)” Poster Session for the NASPA Gold Excellence Award, New Orleans, LA, March 2015
  • “Building a Diverse Student and Professional Pipeline” – Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Conference, Atlanta, GA, May 2014
  • “Developing, Implementing, and Assessing a First Year Residential Program” – South Eastern Association of Housing Officers (SEAHO), Louisville, KY, February 2014
  • “Brand Together” – Greek Life Leadership Conference, San Luis Obispo, CA, November 2006
  • “The MUFP Internship: Exploring the Development of a Beneficial Experience” – National Association for Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) National Convention, Tampa, FL, March 2005  

Personal Time:

  • Spending time with family
  • Cooking
  • Anything comic book related
  • Watching movies
  • Traveling

Email at: zchu@valdosta.edu