Kimberly Daggett
Fort Collins
Summary
Experienced academic advisor dedicated to guiding diverse student populations toward graduation. Provides individualized support despite large caseload, facilitating students understanding of institutional processes while fostering an inclusive environment. Committed to enhancing student success through collaboration, mentorship, and relationship building.
Overview
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Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Transfer Success Navigator
Colorado State University
Fort Collins
01.2026 - Current
- Provide one-on-one individualized guidance to admitted transfer students from admissions to start of classes.
- Meet with students through in-person, virtual, and phone appointments.
- Track all outreach and meetings in Navigate and Slate.
- Caseload of over 800 students interested in departments and colleges across CSU.
- Able to speak to all CSU academic departments.
- Received training from various advising units across campus.
- Connect students to campus resources, tools and support offices before semester start to help ensure a smooth transition.
- Train students on DARS, RamWeb, and Transferology.
- Work closely with CSU Admissions for reporting, caseload management, outreach and to ensure proper admissions procedures.
- Present on DARS to transfer students through ALVS and Admissions partnership.
- Nurture and maintain strong partnerships with CSU departments and student resources to better connect students through a warm handoff.
- Evaluate and input transcripts, AP and IB credits. Review transcripts for possible course re-evaluations and guide students through re-evaluation process.
- Guide students through CSU policies, procedures and deadlines for admission and semester start.
- Help students register and prepare for orientation.
- Prioritize transcript evaluation for all students on caseload who are registered for orientation.
- Prioritize outreach to students who are Exploratory Studies seeking a competitive major and see if direct entrance is possible before semester start.
- Provide individualized outreach to students at multiple points in their admission timeline.
- Run reports on caseload, outreach, and impact and track all campaigns and outreach initiatives.
- Versed in uAchieve, Banner, Navigate, Aries Web, Canvas, Outlook
Academic Advisor (ASC)
Colorado State University
Fort Collins
08.2016 - 01.2026
- Provided individualized and holistic advising, helping students identify and refine academic goals.
- Helped students understand and meet curricular and graduation requirements.
- Experience advising in English, History, Economics, Political Science, Journalism, Art, and Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts.
- Identified and connected students to appropriate campus resources and student service offices.
- Helped students understand and navigate institutional policies, procedures, and deadlines.
- Met with all incoming students in first 4 weeks for major review and to help connect them with CSU opportunities and community.
- Helped students understand, write, and process institutional forms and appeals.
- Facilitated one-on-one academic coaching sessions for students in need.
- Mentored students in goal setting, time management, study skills, self-advocacy, and career exploration.
- Helped coordinate department workshops and events to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Facilitated group discussions between faculty and students about various topics related to academics and career services.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop academic support plans for students who needed additional assistance.
- Worked with department faculty and administrators regarding curricular needs, departmental policy and procedure, and student needs.
- Assisted in departmental program reviews, curricular changes, and tracked student data for annual reports.
- Served as a member of the English Undergraduate Committee.
- Served as an advocate for students in resolving academic issues and misunderstandings.
- Experience managing a caseload of over 350 advisees.
- Utilized virtual and remote platforms to advise online students.
- Engaged in campus-wide and CLA Advising outreach and ran targeted campaigns for individual student populations.
- Tracked all appointments and campaigns through Navigate.
Program Coordinator
Colorado State University
Fort Collins
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed a university-wide project to create a series of undergraduate focus groups designed to learn more about the broader advising experience at CSU.
- Coordinated with campus partners, student groups, cultural centers, and support centers to achieve diverse student representation.
- Conducted focus groups with over 15 campus organizations, clubs, centers, and departments.
- Reported our focus group findings to the University Committee on Academic Advising, providing feedback, best practice suggestions, and incorporating suggestions from the External Review report.
- Managed and supervised a graduate student intern assistant.
- Organized workshops to prepare interns for presenting and documenting student feedback.
- Assisted in creating marketing materials to promote the focus group.
- Evaluated intern performance and reported feedback to the management team.
Admissions Counselor
Fort Lewis College
Durango
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Guided prospective new and transfer students through the admissions process and requirements.
- I attended recruitment events at area high schools and community colleges.
- I gave presentations to prospective students and their families.
- Evaluated applications and supporting documents for eligibility.
- Conducted campus tours to showcase facilities and programs.
- Organized recruitment events to attract potential candidates.
- Collaborated with academic departments to align admission strategies.
- Provided personalized counseling to address student concerns and inquiries.
- Maintained accurate records of applicant interactions and statuses.
- Provided guidance and support to prospective students on the admissions process.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from parents or guardians regarding admissions procedures or policies.
- Recruited and found potential students for academic programs.
- Organized events such as open houses, information sessions, and other outreach activities.
- Developed relationships with local high schools and community colleges to promote college access programs.
- Collaborated with faculty members to ensure that application requirements are accurately reflected in communications with potential students.
Education
Master of Arts - English Literature
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV05-2010
Skills
- Academic advising and counseling
- Academic program support and guidance
- Curriculum development and planning
- Transfer evaluation and coordination
- Student engagement and recruitment
- Student engagement
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
Affiliations
- Colorado and Wyoming Academic Advising Association (COWY) member
- NACADA member
- College of Liberal Arts Leadership Committee member
- Department of English Undergraduate Curriculum Committee member
Certification
- Certificate in Creating Inclusive Excellence (CIEP)
- Safe Zone Training
Awards
AP Star Award Recipient for Advising, 2022
Everyday Hero Award
Timeline
Transfer Success Navigator
Colorado State University
01.2026 - Current
Program Coordinator
Colorado State University
07.2023 - 07.2024
Academic Advisor (ASC)
Colorado State University
08.2016 - 01.2026
Admissions Counselor
Fort Lewis College
06.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Arts - English Literature
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Nevada, Reno