Rachel Lim

Biography at a Glance

Rachel Lim joined the Daniels Undergraduate Programs team as an assistant director in September 2023. Her previous roles include advising students as part of the University of Denver’s Office of Academic Advising and Lamont School of Music, as well as roles in advising and admission at her undergraduate alma mater, Samford University. In June 2024, Rachel completed her EdD in Curriculum and Instruction. Her dissertation in practice was titled Self-Efficacy and Racial Identity for Undergraduate Music Majors.

Education

• EdD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Denver (Denver, CO)
• MM in Music Theory from Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL)
• BM in Music Education from Samford University (Birmingham, AL)

Academic Positions Held

• Senior Academic Advisor, Office of Academic Advising, University of Denver (2022-2023)
• Academic Advisor, Office of Academic Advising, University of Denver (2021-2022)
• Academic Advisor, Lamont School of Music, University of Denver (2016-2021)
• Director of Student Services, School of the Arts; Academic Advisor, Division of Music; Lecturer, Division of Music; Samford University (2012-2016)
• Arts Recruiter, School of the Arts, Samford University (2007-2012)

Awards and Honors

• College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Staff Award (2021)
• Curriculum and Instruction EdD Leader Award (2021 and 2024)
• Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship (2005)

Hobbies/Interests

• Baking cookies
• Listening to audiobooks
• Playing handbells