By Paige Selman Boucher, ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ Community and Volunteer Manager
ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ is pleased to announce a new Community and Content Facilitator (CCF): Jennifer Minke, Assistant Director of Admissions at Tarrant County College District (TCCD). She joins Patrick Frazier, Leah McCormack, Dr. Jill Megredy, Becky Tankersley, and Kimberly Watley on our current team of CCFs.
Our CCFs primarily work with the ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ Community and Volunteer Manager (CVM), Paige Selman Boucher, to identify hot-button topics, find excellent panelists, and create interactive engagement opportunities outside ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥’s in-person events. They actively participate in moderation and engagement measurement and share feedback from various membership interest groups. The CCFs are a crucial part of ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥’s strategy to help ensure members can get involved year-round. If you are interested in connecting with our CCFs or have questions about how you can use the ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ Exchange, continue reading for a list of options.
About Jennifer
In her new role as a CCF, Jennifer is passionate about continuing to contribute her knowledge and experience to the ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ community. She aspires to foster a collaborative environment where individuals can come together, share their insights, and collectively advance their understanding in the field.
Jennifer has extensive experience in higher education, both at large and small institutions. In her current role at TCCD, a community college in Fort Worth, Texas, she leads admissions processing, international admissions, and F-1 student compliance. In the past, she has also led VA certification at TCCD. Prior to TCCD, she worked at Texas A&M University-Kingsville and the University of Idaho.
In addition to her work on campus, Jennifer has been and continues to be an active member of ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ and enjoys engaging with other member volunteers. She has served as the Vice President for International Education on the Board of Directors, been a member of the International Education Standards Council (IESC), contributed to numerous ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ publications, and participated in several committees, including the International Admissions Committee and International Research Advisory Committee. After leaving her most recent volunteer position at ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥, she felt that becoming a CCF would allow her to remain engaged with ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ in a new capacity.
Engage with us
We encourage you to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of our CCFs. They are actively involved in the ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ Exchange discussions and resources. Common activities include contributing content such as asking discussion-provoking questions, responding to questions posed by peers, posting insightful articles relevant to the ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ community, and acknowledging and celebrating member achievements, frameworks, and more. They also share updates from the ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ staff with the ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ membership.
Along with responsibilities in the ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ Exchange, the CCFs take turns selecting and facilitating topics for the ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ Collective. These sessions will typically occur on the fourth Thursday of the month, excluding July and August.
Connect with your peers
: Dive into discussions, ask questions, and share your insights. The CCFs are actively involved, so you might just see Jennifer there.
Attend ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ Collective Gatherings: These virtual sessions tackle key topics on the fourth Thursday of most months (excluding July and August). They are a time to collaborate and discuss with your peers. Register for one of our upcoming Collective Gatherings today!