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Associate Academic Director, Center for Exploratory Studies
Center for Exploratory Studies - Center for Exploratory Studies
Center for Exploratory Studies - Staff
149 McMicken Hall
513-556-6541
carol.tongemack@uc.edu

Professional Summary

Carol Tonge Mack is a bold leader and visionary in her strategic methods to help students graduate. Carol believes she's the wide-receiver in her organization; when given the opportunity, she'll score for the team.

Carol is the Associate Director in the Center for Exploratory Studies at the University of Cincinnati (UC). She is the co-creator of the Center which has been recognized by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) as one of the top three exemplary programs, providing intentional resources to undecided and exploratory students.

She received her B.A. in History from Middlebury College, M.ED in Counseling, and M.A. in Teaching from the University of New Hampshire. Carol's commitment to student access, retention, and success led to the creation and development of the University of Cincinnati’s first sophomore program, an initiative to prevent the “sophomore slump” and help retain sophomores to the University. She advocates for all students and has a special emphasis on low-income, first generation, and underserved students. These experiences led to numerous educational awards and recognition. Carol is a master presenter; her inspirational and engaging style will captivate any audience. There's never a dull moment in her regional and national conference presentations.

Carol’s leadership skills have been recognized by top administrators at the university; she was nominated and accepted to the third Class of the C-Change Leadership Program for young professionals with the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce. A native of the Caribbean island of Antigua, Carol grew up in the South Bronx, New York City; her extended family resides in Harlem, New York. She enjoys cooking Caribbean dishes and loves spending time with her amazing husband, James and two miraculous children.

Education

BA, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT, 1995 (History (Latin America and the Caribbean) with a concentration in Teaching).

Masters of Arts, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, 1997 (Teaching).

Masters of Education, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, 1999 (Counseling).

Positions & Work Experience

2003 to Present, Associate Academic Director, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.

1999-2003, Assistant Director, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH.

1999-2003, Program Coordinator, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH.

1997-1999, Recruitment and Retention Specialist, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH.

Other Publications

Tara Stopfel and Carol Tonge Mack (2007). (In Press). Advising Special Populations . National Academic Advising Association(17), 203, 208.Co-Author

Carol Tonge (1995). (In Press). Hail I, Jah Rastarafi. Skin Deep, 2.Author

Invited Presentations

Carol Tonge Mack (2008). Keeping the Marriage Alive: Strategies to Enhance the Sophomore Experience. Chicago.

Yolanda Cooper, Carol Tonge Mack (2008). Does Access Mean Acceptance: Helping Under-prepared Student Make Wise Choices. University of South Carolina.

Elizabeth Fisher, Carol Tonge Mack (2007). CSI is on the case: Investigating the sophomore slump.

Tyree Gaines, Carol Tonge Mack (2007). The Professional Parent in the 21st Century. University of Cincinnati.

Tyree Gaines, Carol Tonge Mack (2008). Out of the Box and into the Deep. University of Cincinnati.

Tonge Mack (2006). Need Help Choosing a Major? Strategies to help Undecided/Exploratory Student succeed by choosing the best fit major. Ohio College Access Network, Coumbus, OH.

Tara Stopfel, Sherry Spokas, and Carol Tonge Mack (2006). Comprehensive Exploratory Advising:Creating High Student Satisfaction. Indiana.

Carol Tonge Mack (2008). The Power of Potential Partnerships. Cincinnati Youth Collaborative .

Carol Tonge Mack (2009). College Access and Success. Cincinnati Youth Collaborative.

Carol Tonge Mack and Dr. Kenneth Ghee (2009). Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize: Correlates of African-American Student Achievement and Implications for College Retention and Graduation.

Carol Tonge Mack (2006). Need Help Choosing a Major? Strategies to assist Undecided/Exploratory Students succeed by choosing the "best fit" Major.. Columbus, Ohio.

Events Organized

PR1ZE Faculty Mentoring Program (2008 to 2009), .

PR1ZE Faculty Mentoring Program (2008 to 2009), African-American Cultural and Research Center.

PR1ZE Faculty Mentoring Program Award Ceremony (2008 to 2009), African-American Cultural and Research Center.

Academic Advising Diversity and Cultural Competence Training (2006 to 2007), .

Academic Advising Diversity and Cultural Competence Training (2009), .

HYPE Ambassador Program (2008), .

Honors & Awards

Carol Tonge Award.

Academic Advisor of the Year.

Cincinnati Sophomore Initiative, University of Cincinnati Alumni Association.

Award of Appreciation, African-American Cultural and Research Center.

Award of Appreciation.

Exceptional Performance Award.

Breakfast of Champions Award.

Other Experience and Professional Memberships

1999-to Present, National Academic Advising Association, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.

2008-to Present, Board Member, Middlebury College Alumni Association, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT.

2008-to Present, Community Impact---Program Review Committee, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.

2006-to Present, Regional Chair, Middlebury College, Cincinnati, OH.

09/29/2005-10/06/2005, The Managerial Assessment of Proficiency, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.

2007-2009, North Central Association/Higher Learning Commission Self Study University of Cincinnati.

2008 The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.

2001-2003, President' Commission on the Status of People of Color University of New Hampshire.

2001-2003, Co-Chair Diversity Team University of New Hampshire.

1999-2001, Women of Color Support Group University of New Hampshire.

2007-to Present, Co-Chair Strategic Enrollment Management Access Committee University of Cincinnati.

2009 Diversity Recruitment Training Institute, University of Cincinnati, Career Development Center, Cincinnati, OH.

2008-to Present, WE Celebrate, Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Courses Taught

15-MLTI-175 DISCOVERING UC.