Amanda K Bachus , MS
Assoc Dir Academic
Associate Director, Academic Affairs CECH Program Accelerator
410 Teacher's College
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
Phone 513-556-2437
Fax 513-556-3020
Email amanda.bachus@uc.edu
Professional Summary
Welcome to CECH! My name is Amanda Bachus. I have been at UC for almost 15 years. I began my career in the Center for First Year Experience and Learning Communities where I worked on creating programming specifically targeted to helping first year students make the transition from high school to college. I also have extensive experience in undergraduate academic advising, serving a CECH advisor for over 12 years. Since December, 2022 I have been working as the Associate Director for CECH's Program Accelerator, assisting faculy in program development and modification.
I have undergraduate degrees in French and International Studies from Miami University and a Master's degree in Health Promotion & Education from UC. I enjoy being active with my friends, family and rescue dog. My professional interests include student leadership development, first year student development and financial literacy for college students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Miami University Oxford, Ohio, 2007 (French and International Studies)
Master of Science: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio, 2014 (Health Promotion and Education )
Positions and Work Experience
12-01-2022 - Associate Director, Academic Affairs, CECH Program Accelerator,
12-01-2010 -11-30-2022 Associate Director, Academic Advising, CECH,
07-01-2008 -11-30-2010 Program Manager, Center for First Year Experience & Learning Communities ,
Presentations
Invited Presentations
Bachus, Amanda and Macke, Betsy (03-06-2014. ) Cultivating and Retaining Student Leaders through Advising .NACADA Region 5 Conference, Madison, WI. Level:Regional
Bachus, Amanda and Lewis, Jennifer (09-15-2014. ) You, Me and Generation Z - Connecting with the new generation through teaching and advising .University of Cincinnati Advising Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio. Level:University
Professional Affiliation
2012 -2014: Secretary University of Cincinnati Academic Advising Association (UCAADA) University of Cincinnati,
2014 -2016: Convener University of Cincinnati Academic Advising Association (UCAADA).
2016 -2019: Member at Large & Webmaster University of Cincinnatii Academic Advising Association (UCAADA).
2012 -To Present: Member National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
Courses Taught
First Year Experience in CECH Level:Undergraduate
Contact Information
Academic - 410 Teacher's College
Cincinnati
Ohio, 45221
Phone: 513-556-2437
Fax: 513-556-3020
amanda.bachus@uc.edu