Education
M.S, Ohio University, Athletic Administration
B.S., Ohio University, Therapeutic Recreation

Professional Summary
My professional background includes 30+ years of working with college students at both the University of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky University. It is amazing to me how much has changed and how much has stayed the same through this time. Joining the Pre-Professional Advising Center in fall 2014, I welcome the opportunity to integrate my experiences and leadership in higher education from multiple areas including: Academic Advising; Testing & Disability Services, Wellness Program development, Facility management/planning, and Teaching. 

The Pre-Professional Advising Center is a premier advising team that brings together all of our strengths in support of student success in the professional application environment.  Working collaboratively across campus we invite students and colleagues alike to reach out to our office with questions and ideas.

Presentations:

Sue Roth, Suzette Combs, James Gaffney, Beth Shelton, Brian Moody. Rev Up for the MMI, Central Association of Advisors for the Health Professions Conference, Kansas City, MO (4/25/15)

Sue Roth, Suzette Combs, James Gaffney, Beth Shelton, Brian Moody. A Little Something Extra about Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI), Southern Association of Advisors for the Health Professions Conference,  New Orleans, LA (5/28/15)

Sue Roth, Jennifer Radt, Michael Southern, Matthew Sauer, John Kreimer, Sara Whitestone. Disability Accommodations an Institutional Responsibility: How They Make Us Better. University of Cincinnati Diversity Conference (04/02/2014)

Sue Roth, Stephen Sovilla, Michella Buccini, Lisa Violand, Catherine Willoughby. Building Bridges Not Silos: Interdepartmental Advising. University of Cincinnati Academic Advising Conference (09-2013)

Sue Roth, Stephen Sovilla, Cathy Willoughby, Michella Buccini, Lisa Violend, Carly Dennis. Discover, Decide! How a 4 year and 2 year University Collaborates to Engage Undecided Students. NACADA Great Lakes Regional Conference: Pre-Conference Workshop Presentation, Kalamazoo, MI. (04/03/2013)

Sue Roth, Renee Rodriguez-Merino, Doug McGovern, Doug Kennedy. Advising GLBTQ students; Getting Beyond Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. University of Cincinnati Diversity Conference (04/20/2011)

Sue Roth. Academic Advising Students with Disabilities Using Universal Design. Northern Kentucky University's Master Advising Seminar (01-2008).

R. Selzer, S. Roth, D. Gavin, V. Joiner. Innovative Collaboration for Pre-Health Students: From Start to Finish. University of Cincinnati Advising Conference. September, 2015.

Memberships /Organizations

NAAHP – National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions

CAAHP - Central Association of Advisors for the Health Professions

MAPLA - Midwest Association of Pre-Law Advisors

NACADA - National Academic Advising Association

Education and Awards

M.A., Communication Arts, University of Cincinnati

B.A., Summa Cum Laude, Communication Arts, University of Cincinnati

Phi Beta Kappa, 1988

Professional Summary

I have been at the University of Cincinnati on a full-time basis since August, 2003. My experience includes career advising  in the Career Development Center, proactive/intrusive  advising in the Center for Access and Transition, exploratory(undecided) advising in the Center for Exploratory Studies, and pre-health and pre-law advising in the Pre-Professional Advising Center. In addition, I have designed and taught introductory courses in career and major exploration, public speaking and interpersonal communication, and college success skills.  I am very interested in student development and experiential learning, particularly service learning.  

The energy, passion and commitment that I see in pre-health and pre-law students makes  my current role in the Pre-Professional Advising Center very challenging and very fun!

Presentations and Published Articles

D. Gavin. Service Learning, Decision-Making and Choosing a Major.  National Academic Advising Association National Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota. October, 2014.

D. Gavin. Service Learning, Decision-Making and Choosing a Major.  University of Cincinnati Academic Advising Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio. September, 2014. 

D. Gavin. Language Differences and Cultural Misunderstandings as Barriers to Teaching and Learning.  University of Cincinnati Annual Diversity Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio.  2011

D. Gavin.  Exploring the Possibilities in the Classroom: Designing and Teaching a Course for Exploratory Students.  National Academic Advising Association, Baltimore, Maryland. 2007

G. Brewer, D. Gavin, G. Stewart, and D. Wright. “Impact of UNV101 and Learning Communities in Selected American Universities.” The Journal of Teaching and Learning 8 (2006): 18-26

D. Gavin. “Keeping Undecided Students: Career Exploration Programs that Work.”  Career Watch Online Newsletter Spring/Summer 2004

R. Selzer, S. Roth, D. Gavin, V. Joiner. Innovative Collaboration for Pre-Health Students: From Start to Finish. University of Cincinnati Advising Conference. September, 2015.

Memberships/Organizations:

NAAHP – National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions

CAAHP - Central Association of Advisors for the Health Professions

MAPLA - Midwest Association of Pre-Law Advisors

NACADA - National Academic Advising Association

M.S., Integrated Marketing Communications, Roosevelt University

B.A., Public Affairs Journalism, The Ohio State University

I joined the PPAC in January 2015. My professional higher education experience includes positions in financial aid, first-year experience course instruction, university communications, student activities, community service programming and newspaper editorial.

I enjoy helping students succeed and seeing them meet their educational goals, knowing that a successful and enjoyable college experience can lead to rewarding life achievements. 

I  advise Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Health and Pre-Law students.

Memberships/Organizations:

Pre-Law Advisors National Council (PLANC) Board Member - Communications Coordintor

National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP)

Central Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (CAAHP)

Midwest Association of Pre-Law Advisors (MAPLA)

National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)

Presentations

Moderator: V. Joiner; Panelists: P. James, G. Hart, A. Shoemaker, P. Rogers. Equity and Inclusion in Advising Panel Discussion. University of Cincinnati Equity and Inclusion Conference. April 2018. Cincinnati, Ohio.

V. Joiner, S. Hunter. Get Ready for What’s Next! Pre-Professional Advising for Pre-Health and Pre-Law Students. University of Cincinnati Advising Conference. September 2017. Cincinnati, Ohio.

V. Joiner, S. Hunter, D. Gavin, S. Roth. Cross-Campus Collaboration: Supporting Students from Every Angle. Central Association of Advisors for the Health Professions Regional Conference. April 2017. Des Moines, Iowa.

V. Joiner, S. Hunter, D. Gavin, S. Roth. How to Host a Blue Ribbon Health Professions Fair. Central Association of Advisors for the Health Professions Regional Conference. April 2017. Des Moines, Iowa.

V. Joiner, S. Hunter, D. Gavin, S. Roth. Composting Experiences Can Grow Amazing Professionals. Central Association of Advisors for the Health Professions Regional Conference. April 2017. Des Moines, Iowa.

V. Joiner, D. Gavin, S. Hunter, S. Roth. Navigating from Student to Professional: Tools and Tactics to Empower Professional Development. University of Cincinnati Advising Conference. September 2016. Cincinnati, Ohio.

V. Joiner, R. Selzer, S. Roth, D. Gavin. Innovative Collaboration for Pre-Health Students: From Start to Finish. University of Cincinnati Advising Conference. September, 2015. Cincinnati, Ohio.

M.A., Teaching, Northern Kentucky University

B.S., Geology, Northern Kentucky University

Professional Summary

I have been working in higher education for over 10 years (nearly 5 years in advising) with Northern Kentucky University, University of Houston, and now the University of Cincinnati. My advising experience initially consisted of working with students who were undecided, then moved into general advising for science and math majors, and now students who are interested in pre-health fields. I have also taught courses in exploratory studies and geology. I am excited to join the Pre-Professional Advising Center and work with students to help them achieve their career goals.

Memberships/Organizations:

NAAHP – National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions

CAAHP - Central Association of Advisors for the Health Professions

NACADA - National Academic Advising Association