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Dona Ana Community College - English

President at Doña Ana Community College
Higher Education
Mónica
Torres
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Disciplined, experienced leader in the development and implementation of programs promoting educational access and student success. Accomplished educator and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. Focused, driven professional with extensive experience and success in strategic planning, academic leadership, budget and resource management, institutional effectiveness, student engagement, transition leadership, and external relations.
Holds a Ph.D. in American studies with an emphasis in cultural studies from the University of New Mexico, a master’s degree in English with an emphasis in rhetoric/writing from New Mexico State University, and a bachelor’s degree in English from New Mexico State University.

Experience

  • New Mexico State University

    Department Head, Department of English

    Supervised 25 tenured, tenure-track, and non-tenure-track faculty. Developed course schedules and faculty assignments, conducted faculty and staff evaluations including promotion and tenure recommendations, managed several budgets, and supported curricular and professional development initiatives. Developed, implemented, and/or provided oversight of departmental policies and procedures. Successfully managed multiple scholarship endowments. In conjunction with faculty, developed undergraduate concentrations in Creative Writing and Rhetoric and Professional Communication. In conjunction with faculty, re-structured Ph.D. curriculum and assessment. Planned and facilitated faculty and committee meetings.

  • New Mexico State University

    Faculty Member

    Associate professor (2008-2015) and assistant professor (2002-2008), Rhetoric and Professional Communication, Department of English

  • Doña Ana Community College

    Vice President For Academic Affairs

    (Interim 2013-2014) Led five academic divisions offering credit instruction and three units providing non-credit instruction, as well as advising, library, and career services. Supervised vice presidents, division deans, directors and support staff. Provided oversight for the administration of the educational programs of the college. Completed a major academic reorganization, program review, and prioritization process and oversaw the implementation of the Aggie Pathway program and Aggie Schedule Builder. In conjunction with the associate vice president, division deans, department chairs, and program directors, developed and implemented academic programs and procedures that effectively meet the needs of the student population as well as the broader community. In conjunction with the president, chief financial officer, and division deans, projected and planned for personnel, fiscal, and physical resources needed to support quality academic programming. In conjunction with chief student services officer, ensured the effectiveness of operations and initiatives that rely on both student services and academic units.

  • Doña Ana Community College

    President

    (Interim President September 2019-May 2019) Doña Ana Community College is a comprehensive community college serving approximately 7,900 credit students and 3,200 non-credit students in Doña Ana County. Provide leadership and direction in all aspects of college operations, including strategic planning, academic programs, student services, business and finance, institutional effectiveness, internal and external relations, budget and resource management, and compliance. Oversee planning and implementation of all programs designed to enhance support and drive student, community and alumni engagement.
    As interim president, provided stable, transitional leadership to the institution after the previous president’s appointment to a new position. Advanced major projects including a strategic plan and faculty salary study and led significant grant, community engagement and fundraising efforts.

  • Carleton College

    Fred C. Andersen Pre-doctoral Fellow, American Studies Program

    Maria worked at Carleton College as a Fred C. Andersen Pre-doctoral Fellow, American Studies Program

  • Illinois Valley Community College

    Adjunct Faculty, Division of Humanities and Fine Arts

    Maria worked at Illinois Valley Community College as a Adjunct Faculty, Division of Humanities and Fine Arts

Education

  • The University of New Mexico

    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

    American Studies, emphasis in Cultural Studies

  • New Mexico State University

    Bachelor of Arts - BA

    English

  • New Mexico State University

    Master of Arts - MA

    English, emphasis in Rhetoric/Writing

  • New Mexico State University

    Department Head, Department of English


    Supervised 25 tenured, tenure-track, and non-tenure-track faculty. Developed course schedules and faculty assignments, conducted faculty and staff evaluations including promotion and tenure recommendations, managed several budgets, and supported curricular and professional development initiatives. Developed, implemented, and/or provided oversight of departmental policies and procedures. Successfully managed multiple scholarship endowments. In conjunction with faculty, developed undergraduate concentrations in Creative Writing and Rhetoric and Professional Communication. In conjunction with faculty, re-structured Ph.D. curriculum and assessment. Planned and facilitated faculty and committee meetings.

  • New Mexico State University

    Faculty Member


    Associate professor (2008-2015) and assistant professor (2002-2008), Rhetoric and Professional Communication, Department of English

Publications

  • Difference as Rhetorical Stance: Developing Meaningful Interactions and Identification Across Racial and Ethnic Lines

    Crossing Borders, Drawing Boundaries

    “Difference as Rhetorical Stance: Developing Meaningful Interactions and Identification Across Racial and Ethnic Lines.” Co-authored with Kathryn Valentine. Crossing Borders, Drawing Boundaries. Eds. Patricia Wojahn and Barbara Couture. Louisville, Colorado: University Press of Colorado, 2016. 129-148.

  • Difference as Rhetorical Stance: Developing Meaningful Interactions and Identification Across Racial and Ethnic Lines

    Crossing Borders, Drawing Boundaries

    “Difference as Rhetorical Stance: Developing Meaningful Interactions and Identification Across Racial and Ethnic Lines.” Co-authored with Kathryn Valentine. Crossing Borders, Drawing Boundaries. Eds. Patricia Wojahn and Barbara Couture. Louisville, Colorado: University Press of Colorado, 2016. 129-148.

  • Rev. of Santa Fe Nativa: A Collection of Nuevo Mexicano Writing

    New Mexico Historical Review

    Rev. of Santa Fe Nativa: A Collection of Nuevo Mexicano Writing by Rosalie C. Otero, A. Gabriel Meléndez, and Enrique R. Lamadrid, New Mexico Historical Review, 86:3 (2011): 406-407.

  • Difference as Rhetorical Stance: Developing Meaningful Interactions and Identification Across Racial and Ethnic Lines

    Crossing Borders, Drawing Boundaries

    “Difference as Rhetorical Stance: Developing Meaningful Interactions and Identification Across Racial and Ethnic Lines.” Co-authored with Kathryn Valentine. Crossing Borders, Drawing Boundaries. Eds. Patricia Wojahn and Barbara Couture. Louisville, Colorado: University Press of Colorado, 2016. 129-148.

  • Rev. of Santa Fe Nativa: A Collection of Nuevo Mexicano Writing

    New Mexico Historical Review

    Rev. of Santa Fe Nativa: A Collection of Nuevo Mexicano Writing by Rosalie C. Otero, A. Gabriel Meléndez, and Enrique R. Lamadrid, New Mexico Historical Review, 86:3 (2011): 406-407.

  • The Importance of Student Cross-Racial Interactions as Part of a College Education: Perceptions of Faculty

    Journal of Diversity in Higher Education

    “The Importance of Student Cross-Racial Interactions as Part of a College Education: Perceptions of Faculty.” Co-authored with Kathryn Valentine, Mary Prentice, and Eduardo Arellano. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education 5:4 (2012): 191-206.

  • Difference as Rhetorical Stance: Developing Meaningful Interactions and Identification Across Racial and Ethnic Lines

    Crossing Borders, Drawing Boundaries

    “Difference as Rhetorical Stance: Developing Meaningful Interactions and Identification Across Racial and Ethnic Lines.” Co-authored with Kathryn Valentine. Crossing Borders, Drawing Boundaries. Eds. Patricia Wojahn and Barbara Couture. Louisville, Colorado: University Press of Colorado, 2016. 129-148.

  • Rev. of Santa Fe Nativa: A Collection of Nuevo Mexicano Writing

    New Mexico Historical Review

    Rev. of Santa Fe Nativa: A Collection of Nuevo Mexicano Writing by Rosalie C. Otero, A. Gabriel Meléndez, and Enrique R. Lamadrid, New Mexico Historical Review, 86:3 (2011): 406-407.

  • The Importance of Student Cross-Racial Interactions as Part of a College Education: Perceptions of Faculty

    Journal of Diversity in Higher Education

    “The Importance of Student Cross-Racial Interactions as Part of a College Education: Perceptions of Faculty.” Co-authored with Kathryn Valentine, Mary Prentice, and Eduardo Arellano. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education 5:4 (2012): 191-206.

  • Diversity as Topography: The Benefits and Challenges of Cross-racial Interaction in the Writing Center

    Writing Centers and the New Racism: A Call for Sustainable Dialogue and Change

    “Diversity as Topography: The Benefits and Challenges of Cross-racial Interaction in the Writing Center.” Co-authored with Kathryn Valentine. Writing Centers and the New Racism: A Call for Sustainable Dialogue and Change. Eds. Laura Greenfield and Karen Rowen. Logan, Utah: Utah State University Press, 2011. 192-210.

  • Difference as Rhetorical Stance: Developing Meaningful Interactions and Identification Across Racial and Ethnic Lines

    Crossing Borders, Drawing Boundaries

    “Difference as Rhetorical Stance: Developing Meaningful Interactions and Identification Across Racial and Ethnic Lines.” Co-authored with Kathryn Valentine. Crossing Borders, Drawing Boundaries. Eds. Patricia Wojahn and Barbara Couture. Louisville, Colorado: University Press of Colorado, 2016. 129-148.

  • Rev. of Santa Fe Nativa: A Collection of Nuevo Mexicano Writing

    New Mexico Historical Review

    Rev. of Santa Fe Nativa: A Collection of Nuevo Mexicano Writing by Rosalie C. Otero, A. Gabriel Meléndez, and Enrique R. Lamadrid, New Mexico Historical Review, 86:3 (2011): 406-407.

  • The Importance of Student Cross-Racial Interactions as Part of a College Education: Perceptions of Faculty

    Journal of Diversity in Higher Education

    “The Importance of Student Cross-Racial Interactions as Part of a College Education: Perceptions of Faculty.” Co-authored with Kathryn Valentine, Mary Prentice, and Eduardo Arellano. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education 5:4 (2012): 191-206.

  • Diversity as Topography: The Benefits and Challenges of Cross-racial Interaction in the Writing Center

    Writing Centers and the New Racism: A Call for Sustainable Dialogue and Change

    “Diversity as Topography: The Benefits and Challenges of Cross-racial Interaction in the Writing Center.” Co-authored with Kathryn Valentine. Writing Centers and the New Racism: A Call for Sustainable Dialogue and Change. Eds. Laura Greenfield and Karen Rowen. Logan, Utah: Utah State University Press, 2011. 192-210.

  • So Close, and Yet So Far: Cross Racial Interactions and College Students in Neighboring Border Communities

    International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education

    “So Close, and Yet So Far: Cross Racial Interactions and College Students in Neighboring Border Communities.” Co-authored with Mary Prentice, Kathryn Valentine, Eduardo Arelleno, and Robin Dankovich. International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education 26:3 (2013): 369-389.

Positions

  • Mesilla Valley Film Society

    Founding Member, Board of Directors

  • Mesilla Valley Film Society

    Founding Member, Board of Directors

  • Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social/Women Active in Letters and Social Change

    Ex-officio, 2012-2014; Chair, 2011-2012; Chair-elect, 2009-2011

  • Mesilla Valley Film Society

    Founding Member, Board of Directors

  • Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social/Women Active in Letters and Social Change

    Ex-officio, 2012-2014; Chair, 2011-2012; Chair-elect, 2009-2011

  • Management of Lifelong Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

    Advisory Board Member

  • Mesilla Valley Film Society

    Founding Member, Board of Directors

  • Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social/Women Active in Letters and Social Change

    Ex-officio, 2012-2014; Chair, 2011-2012; Chair-elect, 2009-2011

  • Management of Lifelong Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

    Advisory Board Member

  • The Bridge of Southern New Mexico

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Mesilla Valley Film Society

    Founding Member, Board of Directors

  • Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social/Women Active in Letters and Social Change

    Ex-officio, 2012-2014; Chair, 2011-2012; Chair-elect, 2009-2011

  • Management of Lifelong Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

    Advisory Board Member

  • The Bridge of Southern New Mexico

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Mesilla Valley Film Society

    Founding Member, Board of Directors

  • Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social/Women Active in Letters and Social Change

    Ex-officio, 2012-2014; Chair, 2011-2012; Chair-elect, 2009-2011

  • Management of Lifelong Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

    Advisory Board Member

  • The Bridge of Southern New Mexico

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Member, Advisory Board

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Diversity Trainer

  • Mesilla Valley Film Society

    Founding Member, Board of Directors

  • Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social/Women Active in Letters and Social Change

    Ex-officio, 2012-2014; Chair, 2011-2012; Chair-elect, 2009-2011

  • Management of Lifelong Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

    Advisory Board Member

  • The Bridge of Southern New Mexico

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Member, Advisory Board

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Diversity Trainer

  • Ngage New Mexico

    President, Board of Directors

  • Mesilla Valley Film Society

    Founding Member, Board of Directors

  • Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social/Women Active in Letters and Social Change

    Ex-officio, 2012-2014; Chair, 2011-2012; Chair-elect, 2009-2011

  • Management of Lifelong Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

    Advisory Board Member

  • The Bridge of Southern New Mexico

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Member, Advisory Board

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Diversity Trainer

  • Ngage New Mexico

    President, Board of Directors

  • Mesilla Valley Film Society

    Founding Member, Board of Directors

  • Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social/Women Active in Letters and Social Change

    Ex-officio, 2012-2014; Chair, 2011-2012; Chair-elect, 2009-2011

  • Management of Lifelong Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

    Advisory Board Member

  • The Bridge of Southern New Mexico

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Member, Advisory Board

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Diversity Trainer

  • Ngage New Mexico

    President, Board of Directors

  • Mesilla Valley Film Society

    Founding Member, Board of Directors

  • Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social/Women Active in Letters and Social Change

    Ex-officio, 2012-2014; Chair, 2011-2012; Chair-elect, 2009-2011

  • Management of Lifelong Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

    Advisory Board Member

  • The Bridge of Southern New Mexico

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Member, Advisory Board

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Diversity Trainer

  • Ngage New Mexico

    President, Board of Directors

  • Mesilla Valley Film Society

    Founding Member, Board of Directors

  • Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social/Women Active in Letters and Social Change

    Ex-officio, 2012-2014; Chair, 2011-2012; Chair-elect, 2009-2011

  • Management of Lifelong Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

    Advisory Board Member

  • The Bridge of Southern New Mexico

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Member, Advisory Board

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Diversity Trainer

  • Ngage New Mexico

    President, Board of Directors

  • Mesilla Valley Film Society

    Founding Member, Board of Directors

  • Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social/Women Active in Letters and Social Change

    Ex-officio, 2012-2014; Chair, 2011-2012; Chair-elect, 2009-2011

  • Management of Lifelong Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

    Advisory Board Member

  • The Bridge of Southern New Mexico

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Member, Advisory Board

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Diversity Trainer

  • Ngage New Mexico

    President, Board of Directors

  • Mesilla Valley Film Society

    Founding Member, Board of Directors

  • Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social/Women Active in Letters and Social Change

    Ex-officio, 2012-2014; Chair, 2011-2012; Chair-elect, 2009-2011

  • Management of Lifelong Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

    Advisory Board Member

  • The Bridge of Southern New Mexico

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Member, Advisory Board

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Diversity Trainer

  • Ngage New Mexico

    President, Board of Directors

  • Mesilla Valley Film Society

    Founding Member, Board of Directors

  • Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social/Women Active in Letters and Social Change

    Ex-officio, 2012-2014; Chair, 2011-2012; Chair-elect, 2009-2011

  • Management of Lifelong Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

    Advisory Board Member

  • The Bridge of Southern New Mexico

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Member, Advisory Board

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Diversity Trainer

  • Ngage New Mexico

    President, Board of Directors

  • Mesilla Valley Film Society

    Founding Member, Board of Directors

  • Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social/Women Active in Letters and Social Change

    Ex-officio, 2012-2014; Chair, 2011-2012; Chair-elect, 2009-2011

  • Management of Lifelong Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

    Advisory Board Member

  • The Bridge of Southern New Mexico

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance

    Member, Board of Directors

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABTlqUEBceSYHqeR5cgLJw6mNNsPS6yd9_U,1466239112)

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Member, Advisory Board

  • Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center

    Diversity Trainer

  • Ngage New Mexico

    President, Board of Directors

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