President Resume Example

Serving as the VP for Academics, I was part of the President's Leadership Team. I was responsible for overseeing all instructional programs, both Curriculum and Continuing Education/Workforce Development. During my tenure, I conceived and implemented the College's first Week-End College Program which has become a mainstay of the course and programmatic offering thereby providing greater opportunities to students to do course work when they can. I convened the first few meetings on Assessment Strategies for the College. I provided support for the addition of a new program in Nuclear Medicine called P.E.T. I laid the foundation for the creation of the Fine Arts Program and made stronger connections between the College and the NCCCS Office. Was responsible for increasing growth in the Continuing Education/Workforce Division by 20% through new strategies and initiatives. Exponentially increased offerings in Occupational Extension and service to Business and Industry.

I served as the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and oversaw about 80% of the College's operation. My areas of oversight included: Curriculum program and courses; ContinuingEducation/Workforce Development; Learning Resources/Library; Institutional Effectiveness/Strategic Planning; Student Development Services and Secondary Alliances. During my tenure at MCC, I oversaw the creation of an on-site state of the arts cosmetology center with approximately 10,000 square feet of space. The program went from 20 students a year through a contract arrangements to 140 students a year as an in-house program. I brought several successful programs to the College, the most vibrant being: Web Technologies/Computer Animation and Substance Abuse.. I moved all 12 month faculty to 10 month contracts without pay cuts, which ultimately led to a significant cost savings for the College. I increased the number of students involved in Dual Enrollment from 65 to well over 200 within a two year period and hired a Director of Secondary Alliances. During my tenure, I instituted academic policies and procedures that did not exist such as: Curriculum Review Committee. Under my leadership, the College drafted policies on Academic Forgiveness, Course Credit Limitations and Credit by Exam to name a few. I was able to diversify and strengthen the faculty. I also laid the foundation for MCC's eventual positive SACS reaffirmation by establishing a systematic review of faculty credentials and other accreditation issues like substantive change. The College experienced exponential growth and developed several satellite sites during this time. Opened the South Statesville Center as a Continuing Ed/Workforce Development site in a depressed area of the city of Statesville. This center connected Basic Skills and some OE programs to an area of the city where people otherwise would not have felt comfortable coming to the main historic campus. Ultimately my work in Curriculum and Con Ed. led to an eventual level change for Mitchell Community College as its enrollment increased.

I was initially recruited to come to Wayne CC to oversee a division which housed courses and programs for Human Services and the social and behavioral sciences portion of General Education. Within 5 months of my arrival, the division director for Agriculture and Natural Resources retired. The President said that he was impressed with my leadership skills to that point and asked me if I would take over that division. I was extremely successful in managing over 20 faculty with a budget around ten million. During my time at Wayne, I created new programs, hired new faculty and staff, managed adjunct and oversaw a large satellite operation at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. I had direct oversight for programs that were college transfer in nature as well as workforce development in nature. One of my most prized accomplishments was the addition of a Criminal Justice Certificate at a local correctional facility which started classes on the third shift for workers seeking to get their education. I also had a successful week end program that offered course work at 11 PM on Friday nights. These innovative strategies meant that individuals who otherwise would not get the coursework they needed would be left out.

I was hired at WPCC to teach Psychology and History courses. While there, I was awarded teacher of the year. I was heavily involved with student advising and activities. I was named a "Super Adviser" by the administration and Student Services. I was very active in connecting with students in extracurricular activities. I led students on several study travel trips around the world to place such as: Russia, Ukrane, Thailand, Hong Kong, Yucatan Peninsula, Spain and Morocco to name a few. I was an adviser to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the Social Sciences Club and created the Minority Students Association. I chaired the Faculty Senate and served on over 100 search committees during my tenure there.After receiving my doctorate 1995, I was appointed to take over the leadership for the Social Sciences area, which meant I had to hire, fire and evaluate adjunct faculty. I was also responsible for course scheduling .