SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

  • Over 26 years of experience in Student Affairs.
  • Over 13 years of experience in Student Conduct.
  • Direct experience in Student Conduct, Residence Life, Academic Success Programs, New Student Programs, Leadership Programs, and Student Activities.
  • Proven ability to plan, organize, staff, implement, and evaluate programs.

EDUCATION

M.A.    Student Personnel Services, 1999
            Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA

B.B.A. General Business Administration, 1992
            Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL, 2011 - present

Moraine Valley Community College enrolls 18,000 students and is a member of the prestigious League for Innovations in the Community College and one of twelve national Vanguard Learning Colleges.

Dean of Students and Compliance Officer, 2015 – present  (Title change with additional responsibilities)
Assistant Dean, Code of Conduct & Student Life, 2011 – 2015
  • Direct and manage the operations of the Code of Conduct Office and the Student Life Office.
  • Supervise four staff members who manage the following programs: Civility and Ethics workshops, Clubs and Organizations, Student Trustee, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, Student Publications, and Leadership Training.
  • Responsible for budgets totaling over $480,000 and allocating student activities fees.
  • Administer the student conduct system and serve as the Chief Student Conduct Officer for the college.
  • Serve as the co-chair of the Threat Assessment Team and chair of the Behavioral Intervention Team.
  • Serve as chair of the Compliance Committee overseeing the implementation of required initiatives including but not limited to: Title IX, Violence Against Women Act, Illinois Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act, and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act.
  • Advise administrative leaders at all levels on relevant guidelines and regulations required by state and federal agencies.
  • Develop, deliver, and evaluate educational training and programming regarding college policies and processes for the Behavioral Intervention Team, Threat Assessment Team, and Title IX procedures (for Responsible Employees and students).
  • Select and train student conduct advisors in collaboration with the Code of Conduct coordinator.
  • Initiated and provided direction for major revisions to the Code of Student Conduct, Title IX policy, and the Annual Notification of Drug and Alcohol Policies.
  • Initiated an all faculty/staff resource guide for responding to students of concern.
  • Initiated campus-wide poster campaign promoting core values and expected classroom behaviors.
  • Provide guidance in the assessment of learning and program outcomes for areas of responsibility.
  • Serve as a resource for and provide training to faculty/staff on how to handle disruptive students.
  • Serve as liaison for the Cook County Clerk’s Office for voter registrations and recruitment of Student Election Judges.
  • Revamped the Graduation Student Speaker process yielding a 100% increase in student nominees.

Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University, Tiffin, OH, 2010

Tiffin University is an independent, coeducational institution that enrolls 4,900 students in 40 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Success Coach, 2010.
  • Built positive and trusting relationships with a diverse online student population by motivating, supporting, and encouraging students.
  • Served as a mentor to students teaching skills and tools necessary for academic and personal success.
  • Guided students through problem resolution and helped students connect with support services.

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, 2008 – 2009 

Bowling Green State University is a state-assisted university that enrolls 18,000 students in more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 47 master’s degree programs and 17 doctoral degree programs.

Coordinator for Leadership, Community Service & Discipline, 2008 – 2009
  • Supervised the Leadership Graduate Assistant and two practicum students in the College Student Personnel program.
  • Advised the Resident Student Association, Community Service Committee, and the National Residence Hall Honorary (co-advisor).
  • Responsible for all aspects of the Leaders in Residence program including selecting and training 18 graduate and full-time staff facilitators.
  • Served as a member of the Senior Staff On-Call rotation.
  • Served as the key contact during selection of the new university-wide student conduct database

University of North Texas, Denton, TX, 1999 – 2008

The University of North Texas is a student focused public research university that enrolls more than 36,000 students in 97 bachelor's, 88 master's and 40 doctoral degree programs.

Director, New Student Programs, 2007 – 2008
  • Supervised four full-time staff members who manage the following programs: New Student Orientations, First Year Experience, Transfer and Transitions Center, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Eagle Camp, New Student Convocation, and Deferred Scholars Program.
  • Was responsible for budgets totaling over $750,000.
  • Oversaw the hiring, training, and supervision of over 60 student employees.
  • Oversaw a comprehensive new student orientation program that welcomes over 3,500 new freshmen and over 3,500 new transfers.
  • Was responsible for the annual update and printing of all new student materials including orientation registration information, Connections magazine, and all other materials given to new students at orientation.
  • Created the Orientation Advisory Committee to discuss and suggest changes to the student orientation experience.
  • Served as assessment representative and prepared all assessment reports including Expected Outcomes and Learning Outcomes.

Assistant Director, Learning Center, 2003 – 2007
  • Supervised three Coordinators who manage the following programs: Supplemental Instruction/Tutoring, Volunteer Tutors, Online Tutoring, Academic Alert Assistance, Reading and Study Skills Workshops, Speed Reading Workshops, and Connecting for Success.
  • Served as liaison to departmental administrators and faculty members for Supplemental Instruction/Tutoring programs.
  • Served as assessment representative and prepared all assessment reports including Expected Outcomes and Learning Outcomes.
  • Oversaw budget for Supplemental Tutors and assisted with all other Learning Center budgets.
  • Led office in program review using Self-Assessment Guide from the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS).
  • Initiated and authored proposal that acquired additional space for the Learning Center.
  • Initiated campus-wide poster campaign promoting tips for a successful college experience.

Director, Student Life, 2002 – 2003  (Title change with additional responsibilities)
Coordinator, Student Life, 1999 – 2002
  • Conducted administrative hearings that addressed student and organizational violations of the Code of Student Conduct.
  • Trained faculty, staff, and student members of the Committee on Student Conduct.
  • Educated campus community on students’ rights and responsibilities.
  • Worked collaboratively with administrative/academic departments to promote civility.
  • Presented workshops that addressed ethical decision-making skills and personal values.
  • Facilitated a joint parent-student session that addressed university policies at Orientation.
  • Promoted campus leadership curriculum by planning and implementing programs such as the Leadership Development Series, Sophomore Leadership Retreat, and E.A.G.L.E. Transcript.
  • Supervised Assistant Director, Administrative Assistant, and graduate assistants. 
  • Oversaw budget and administrative duties.
  • Assisted with the coordination and facilitation of the Parent Orientation Program.
  • Initiated a poster campaign promoting academic integrity.

University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA, 1997 – 1999

Enrolling over 8,500 students, the University of Louisiana at Monroe is a state-funded institution of higher education with 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Assistant Director of Student Life (Acting), 1998 – 1999                                                           (Title change with additional responsibilities)
Coordinator of Student Life, 1997 – 1998
  • Conducted administrative hearings that addressed violations of the Standards of Conduct for Students.
  • Selected, trained, and advised Collegiate Court (the student judicial board).
  • Advised Interfraternity Council, GREEKSeekers, and other student-led organizations.
  • Assisted Director with updating the Standards of Conduct for Students.

Louisiana College, Pineville, LA, 1993 – 1997

Louisiana College is a private, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with over 70 programs of study enrolling nearly 1,500 students.

Director of Student Activities, 1995 – 1997
  • Advised Union Board and supervised Coordinator of the College Calendar, Coordinator of Health Services, and all interns related to the area of Student Activities.
  • Organized student programming to include concerts, Parents’ Weekend, Miss LC Pageant, LC Olympics, and leadership seminars.
  • Oversaw Student Activities budget.
  • Designed and implemented the Leadership Development Series and All-Campus Songfest.
  • Established excellent working relationships with interdepartmental and outside constituents while coordinating summer conferences.

Admissions Counselor, 1994 – 1995

Residence Hall Director, 1993 – 1994

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION INVOLVEMENT

  • Texas Association of Colleges and University Student Personnel Administrators (TACUSPA) Fall Conference Committee, Co-Chair (2005).
  • NASPA Region III – TACUSPA Summer Conference Committee (2005).

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Success Coach of the Term, recipient, IBC (2010).
  • Staff Contribution Award, nominee, UNT (2007).
  • Soaring Eagle Award, recipient, UNT (2007, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2000).
  • Outstanding Mid-Level Student Affairs Professional Award, nominee, TACUSPA (2006, 2003).
  • Staff Contribution Award, recipient, UNT (2002).
  • Star Award for the Division of Student Development, recipient, UNT (2000-2001).
  • New Employee of the Year for the Division of Student Development, recipient, UNT (1999-2000).

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY INVOLVEMENT AND SERVICE

  • Dean, Enrollment Services Search Committee, member, MVCC (2017)
  • Behavioral Intervention Team, chair, MVCC (2014-present)
  • Threat Assessment Team, co-chair, MVCC (2011-present)
  • International Education Task Force, member, MVCC (2014-present)
  • The Democracy Commitment Committee, Co-chair, MVCC (2013-2015)
  • Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQUIP) Action Team for Employee Engagement, member, MVCC (2013-2015)
  • Emergency Management Team, Building Captain, MVCC (2012-present)
  • Community Learning Day Planning Committee, member, MVCC (2014)
  • Nursing Faculty Search Committee, member, MVCC (2014)
  • Strategic Planning Editorial Team, member, MVCC (2014)
  • Strategic Planning Committee, Co-chair, Politics Environmental Scan Team, MVCC (2013-2014)
  • Installation of MVCC President Planning Committee, Student Life representative, MVCC (2012)
  • Faculty Development Day Planning Committee, member, MVCC (2012)
  • Honors Day Committee, Stage Manager, UNT (2006-2008).
  • Sunday Fun Day – Annual move-in day for new resident students, volunteer, UNT (2002-2005).
  • Send-off Parties for new freshmen in their hometowns, representative, UNT (2003-2004).
  • Campus Crime Security Committee, Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities representative, UNT (1999-2003).

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND TEACHING

"From Scratch: Creating a Community College Student Conduct Program." Co-presenter with Bradley Custer, Coordinator, Code of Conduct. 2014 ASCA Annual Conference. St. Pete Beach, FL. February 5-9, 2014.

“Creating and Implementing TDC (The Democracy Commitment) on Your Campus.” Co-presenter with Lisa Kelsay, Assistant Dean of Liberal Arts / Director of Academic Arts. 2013 American Democracy Project and The Democracy Commitment Joint National Meeting. Denver, CO. June 6-8, 2013.

“From Policy to Practice: Creating a Culture of Change with Your Code of Conduct and Core Values.” Presenter, Innovations 2013 Conference. Dallas, TX. March 10-13, 2013.

“(u)(txtN)+(u)(tlkN)=(dis)tractN: Dealing with Disruptive Behavior.” Presenter, Moraine Valley Community College. October 31, 2011.

“Mediate: A Closer Look at Peer Mediation.” Presenter, St. Mary’s College of Maryland. August 3, 2011.

“Training a University Conduct Board.” Presenter, St. Cloud State University. June 10, 2011.

“Rethinking Double Secret Probation (and Putting Your Foot Down):  Rebranding and Retooling the Future of Student Conduct Administration.” Presenter, Syracuse University. August 14, 2009.

PSYC 1000: Psychology of Learning and Success. Instructor, UNT. 2000-2003. Primarily for freshmen, this course explored psychological and educational theories associated with learning, self-management, personal development, and career development.

“Case Studies in Crises: Rules for Effective Management.” Co-presenter with Dr. Bonita Jacobs, Vice President for Student Development; and Dr. Elizabeth With, Associate Vice President for Student Development. TACUSPA Summer Legal Symposium. Lubbock, TX. June 10-12, 2001.

“Students in Crisis: Staff on the Front Line.” Panel Member, UNT. March 2001.

“Managing Difficult Students.” Panel Member, UNT. February 2000.