JP (John Paul) Villavicencio

EDUCATION:
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, (expected May 2020) Edgewood College, Madison, WI
Emphasis: Higher Education Leadership

M.S.E., Professional Development, (May 2014) University of Wisconsin—Whitewater, Whitewater, WI

Emphasis: Higher Education Leadership

B.A., Geography & Environmental Studies, (May 2012) University of Wisconsin—Madison, Madison, WI

STUDENT SERVICES EXPERIENCE:

Academic Advisor, 2014 – present
Academic Advising & Exploration Center, University of Wisconsin—Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
 Provide academic advising to first-year and undecided students; assist students with developing degree
completion plans, general course selection and registration; monitor student progression through schedule
checks, progress reports and workshops.
 Guide undecided students through the major exploration process to aid with major declaration.
 Coordinate with the College of Letters and Sciences Advising Office and faculty to provide advising and
registration assistance during Plan-It Purple Days.
 Present to undecided perspective students and their parents at Warhawk Premiere Days.
 Co-coordinate the Early College Credit dual enrollment program; assist high school counselors, parents and
students with course selection; review application materials and consult with department chairs to determine
course eligibility.
 Supervise the data graduate assistant responsible for compiling data for office reports; provide mentorship and
career guidance based upon advisor observations and reflections; encourage and provide opportunities for
professional development.
 Mentor a new staff member; assist with onboarding and initial training; facilitate the advisor’s smooth transition
into advanced responsibilities; oversee the creation of a long term professional development plan.
 Serve as the liaison to the Economics, English, Foreign Language, History, International Studies, Japanese
Studies, and Liberal Studies departments and majors in the College of Letters and Sciences; work with the chairs
and coordinators to ensure the organization and accuracy of the advising center’s planning sheets; establish a
line of open communication to ensure information is distributed in a timely manner to the appropriate individuals.
 Chair of the advisor training office goal committee; evaluating the office’s current training procedures; exploring
best practices for advisor training; developing a comprehensive training program that extends beyond the initial
onboarding based on the NACADA Core Competencies.
 Member of the graduate assistant office goal committee; established and lead a more comprehensive training
based on the best practices in the literature with the goal of preparing graduate assistants for not only their
current role, but their next professional step.
 Member of the data office goal committee; assessing what data is collected by the Academic Advising &
Exploration Center, evaluate and adjust the center’s surveys, and created a standardized data collection
procedure.
 Chair of the technology office goal committee during the 2015 – 2016 academic year; collaborated with University
Housing to explore the utilization of Mapworks in the advising process; partnered with the Registrar’s office to
implement the ability to search for classes by general education designation in PeopleSoft and to develop a more
comprehensive query for the advising center.
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Graduate Assistant, 2013 – 2014
College of Letters and Sciences Advising Office, University of Wisconsin—Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
 Designed and conducted the Letters and Science Sophomore Orientation program.
 Advised College of Letters and Sciences sophomore students on academic probation.
 Assisted with Premiere Days and Plan-It Purple programs.
 Supported the activities of the LEAP Advising Team.

Graduate Student Intern, 2012 – 2013

Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin—Madison, Madison, WI
 Assisted in the advising of Environmental Studies major and certificate students.
 Conducted group advising sessions for perspective major and certificate students.
 Analyzed assessment data to predict future curricular needs.

Residence Hall Peer Advisor, 2009 – 2012

Cross-College Advising Service, University of Wisconsin—Madison, Madison, WI
● Planned, coordinated and facilitated programs and information sessions on majors and careers, as well as
counsel on resources available through CCAS and generally throughout the university.
● Assisted in the training of new Peer Advisors.
● Assisted undecided students in evaluating their academic options, as well as selecting and registering for
courses; explained how to use enrollment tools such as PeopleSoft and the schedule planner; and offered
guidance on successful student behavior.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Adjunct Instructor, 2015 – present
University of Wisconsin—Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
 Intraunv 104 New Student Seminar
Facilitate development of written and oral communication skills, critical thinking skills and group presentation skills
while assisting students make a positive adjustment to college.

RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS:

Research
John, E., Bell, A., & Villavicencio, J., (Ongoing). Effectiveness of New Student Seminar for Transfer Students. University
of Wisconsin—Whitewater

Research Interests
Flipped Advising
Academic Advisor Training
Data Analytics in Higher Education
Experiential Learning
Liberal Education and America’s Promise
Generation Z
Presentations
Villavicencio, J., & Rutenbar, K., (2018, April).The art of working with generation z. Presented at the NACADA: The
Global Community for Academic Advising Region 5 Conference, Columbus, OH.

Villavicencio, J., (2017, October). Is academic advising a high-impact practice?. Presented at the NACADA: The
Global Community for Academic Advising Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO.

Barbour, K., & Villavicencio, J., (2017, May). Getting to know generation z students: Demographics, characteristics, and
tips to best engage and support them. Presented at the University of Wisconsin—Whitewater Celebrating
Teaching & Learning Conference, Whitewater, WI.

Villavicencio, J., (2017, March). Is academic advising a high-impact practice?. Presented at the NACADA: The
Global Community for Academic Advising Region 5 Conference, Rosemont, IL.
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Hutchison, J., Villavicencio, J., Windsor, A., & Yesbeck, K., (2016, February). LEAP and the Major Declaration Process.
Poster presented at the University of Wisconsin—Whitewater LEAP Day 2016, Whitewater, WI.

Barbour, K., & Villavicencio, J., (2015, October). High Impact Practices and Liberal Education & America’s Promise.
Presented at the Wisconsin College Personnel Association (WCPA) Annual Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE:
Warhawk Advising Network, 2016 – present
University of Wisconsin—Whitewater
Co-founder and member of organization that seeks to foster communication, collaboration and networking with other
individuals at the University of Wisconsin—Whitewater who advise students in any capacity.

Reimagining the First Year – Early Alert Subcommittee, 2016 - present

University of Wisconsin—Whitewater
Member of the subcommittee that is examining and implementing an early alert system with the goal of ensuring success
for all students, particularly those who have historically been underserved by higher education: low income, first
generation, and students of color.

Growth Mindset LEAP Team, 2018 – present

University of Wisconsin—Whitewater
Member of a team that seeks to integrate growth mindset into the practices of the Academic Advising & Exploration
Center.

Director Search and Screen Committee, 2017

University of Wisconsin—Whitewater
Member of the search and screen committee for the Director of the Academic Advising & Exploration Center.

Strategic Planning & Budget Committee Academic Advising Workshop, 2016

University of Wisconsin—Whitewater
Represented the Academic Advising & Exploration Center at the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee’s academic
advising workshop to discuss academic advising and how it can be improved across the campus.

Academic Staff Assembly, 2015 – present

University of Wisconsin—Whitewater
Elected member to the shared governance body that has primary responsibility for formulation and review of relevant
policies and procedures and shall be represented in the development of all policies and procedures concerning academic
staff members, including academic staff personnel matters.

General Education Review Committee, 2016

University of Wisconsin—Whitewater
Interim ex officio member to the committee which makes recommendations on the components of the General Education
program and reviews proposals for changes in general education outcomes, policies, and curriculum for action by the
University Curriculum Committee or the Faculty Senate.

Experiential Learning LEAP Team, 2014 – 2015

University of Wisconsin—Whitewater
Member of a team that sought to create a centralized web site featuring experiential learning opportunities available for
students, and ideas of how staff and faculty can incorporate experiential learning in their courses or co-curricular activities.

PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES:
Inclusion and Engagement Committee, 2016 – present
 Data Subcommittee Chair, 2017 – present
 Data Subcommittee Member, 2015 – 2017
NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising
Member of the committee that reviews the status of inclusion and engagement within the organization, recommends
methods for enhancing diversity, and advises on how the association can better meet the needs of its diverse
membership; chair of the data subcommittee that is evaluating the available data on the association and its members.
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Sustainable Leadership Committee, 2015 – present
 Leadership Academy Tier 1 Chair, 2018 – present
NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising
Member of the committee that is responsible for strategizing, recommending, and implementing ways to identify potential
NACADA leaders and educate them about leadership pathways within the association; assisted in the development of the
Leadership Academy, a curriculum designed to support members who are interested or currently serve in a NACADA
leadership role; chair of the Leadership Academy Tier 1 subcommittee that is designing and implementing a training
module for those who are interested in becoming a leader in NACADA but have yet to be elected or appointed.

NACADA Strategic Goal #4 Task Force, 2017 – present

NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising
Member of the committee whose charge is to create an assessment plan to evaluate the climate of inclusivity and equity
within the association.

NACADA Region 5 2020 Conference, 2018 – present

NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising
Co-Chair of the conference planning committee.

WACADA Spring Professional Development Workshop Planning Committee, 2017

Wisconsin Academic Advising Association (WACADA)
Member of the planning committee that created the first annual spring professional development conference for WACADA
members.

Student Personnel Association Madison, 2011 – 2012

Madison, Wisconsin
Undergraduate Representative to the Executive Board which led the association of aspiring higher education
professionals in facilitating collaboration and networking to support one another and enhance the student experience.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), 2013 - present
Wisconsin Academic Advising Association (WACADA), 2014 - 2016
Wisconsin College Personnel Association (WCPA), 2011 - present
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 2014 - 2015

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising Annual Conference: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Wisconsin College Personnel Association (WCPA) Fall Conference: 2015
Wisconsin Academic Advising Association (WACADA) Annual Conference: 2014, 2015
NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising Region 5 Conference: 2014, 2017, 2018