Amanda Bachus

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