Resume

• 2012

  Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

  Research Focus: International Student Development & Academic Integrity. Coursework in College Student Development

  Adult Learning

  Information & Instructional Technology

  Organizational Leadership

  Theories of Administration

  Educational Statistics

  Social & Behavioral Science Statistics

  Qualitative Research.

  Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

  The University of Memphis

  ABD

  Administration of Higher Education

  Mixed Methods Research

  Higher Education Finance

  Organizational Leadership

  Higher Education Admin. Trends & Issues

  Leadership Studies

  Qualitative Methods of Research

  Information Technology Trends & Issues

  Adult Learning and Leadership

  Higher Education Ethics

  History & Policy Perspectives in Higher Ed

• 1998

  Post-Graduate Studies

  Various courses in Educational Leadership

  Adult Learning

  Communication Theory

  Educational Ethics

  History

  and Higher Ed Finance.

  Educationsl Leadership

  Communication

  History

  East Tennessee State University

• 1991

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  Focus on American Literature and Rhetoric.

  English

  Graduate and Professional Student Association

  South Atlantic Modern Language Association

  Hodges Fellowship Recipient

  Intramural Football

  Intramural Softball

  University of Tennessee

  Knoxville

• 1988

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  English Concentrations: American Literature & Creative Writing; History Concentration: Ancient (Classical) History.

  English & History

  Campus Entertainment Board

  Residence Hall Association

  Intramural Basketball

  East Tennessee State University

• 1986

  University Parallel

  Early Enrollment; General Education

  College Bowl; Sound Sensations (show band)

  Walters State Community College

• Stephen King and Punctuation Variety

  On the proper use of ellipses

  parentheses

  dashes

  and semicolons to add variety to your punctuation. http://cfaalearning.etsu.edu (423) 439-711 ETSU Online...

  Stephen King and Punctuation Variety

  Make My Paper Longer!

  This video is about how to generate more content for a paper

  rather than just adding babble. http://cfaalearning.etsu.edu (423) 439-7111 ETSU Online Programs - http://www.etsu.edu/online

  Make My Paper Longer!

  Fundraising

  membership recruitment.

  North Side Elementary PTA

  Member

  United Campus Workers - Communication Workers of America

  UCW-CWA

  Democratic Candidate

  Democratic candidate for Congress; won Primary

  lost General Election.

  U.S. House of Representatives

  Committee Member

  Strategic Planning Committee

  Johnson City Library

  Committee Member

  \"Weed & Seed\" Development Committee

  City Of Johnson City

  Instructional Design

  Research

  Higher Education Administration

  Writing Skills

  Editing

  Statistical Software

  Higher Education

  Fundraising

  Public Speaking

  Curriculum Design

  Teaching

  Statistical Tools

  Academic Writing

  Curriculum Development

  Leadership Development

  Student Affairs

  Statistical Data Analysis

  Social Media

  Change Leadership

  Change Management

  Russell

  Russell

  Virginia Intermont College

  East Tennessee State University

  Northeast State Community College

  Direct center that offers one-on-one tutoring and provides opportunities for faculty development in writing and oral communication

  in conjunction with the university’s across-the-curriculum program in these areas. Hire

  train

  and supervise 15 undergraduate and 3-6 graduate student tutors

  as well as student office workers. Facilitate and coordinate supplemental instruction on writing and speaking-related topics. Coordinate the ETSU Writing Fellows Program. Work collaboratively with the directors of the writing and oral communication proficiency programs to plan and advertise faculty development workshops. Publicize center services to the campus community. Compose a bi-monthly newsletter with articles related to writing and speaking. Propose purchase of equipment needed to accomplish center’s goals. Propose and oversee center budget. Assess the effectiveness of the Center's services to students and faculty. Provide consultation to faculty developing assignments and classroom activities. As other duties permit

  tutor students in written and oral communication. Report to the Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Special Programs.

  East Tennessee State University

  East Tennessee State University

  123 Sherrod Library

  Responsible to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Education for providing leadership and management of Learning Services and Testing Services in the Center for Academic Achievement (CFAA). Responsibilities include planning

  developing

  and deploying initiatives that promote student success via the use of the CFAA's learning and testing resources; providing overall fiscal and personnel management for two units staffed by five full-time and over 100 part-time staff members; developing and implementing appropriate goals

  objectives

  and assessments of the success of Learning Services and Testing Services; collaborating with the Vice Provost to establish strategic plans and goals for the Center for Academic Achievement; designing and coordinating curriculum and instruction for Learning Support in Reading; performing other related duties as assigned. Essential Functions: Provide administrative leadership for two departments employing over 90 full and part-time staff members. Supervise the development of policies

  procedures

  protocols

  and strategic planning that represent effective management of the Center for Academic Achievement’s tutoring and testing programs and ensure high quality services to students

  faculty

  university administration

  and the community. Provide leadership for the development and implementation of various academic support programs

  including individual tutoring

  small group instruction

  peer-assisted learning

  online tutoring

  volunteer services

  and the creation

  collection

  maintenance

  and distribution of online resources. Chair or serve on campus committees

  working groups

  and task forces as needed.

  Director

  Center for Academic Achievement

  Directed a program in the department of Student Support Services whose goal was to increase student retention through tutorial support in writing and the implementation of computer-assisted instruction in writing. Hired

  trained and supervised student staff; trained faculty and coordinated computer-assisted writing instruction. Assessed center’s effectiveness. \n\nTeaching Responsibilities: Taught four-five courses per year in the traditional and adult-cohort programs: courses included basic writing

  composition

  ESL composition

  literature

  advanced composition

  and instructional technology. Reported to the Director of Student Support Services.

  Virginia Intermont College

  Instructor

  English and Speech

  Taught 4-5 sections of English Composition and/or Public Speaking per term.

  Northeast State Community College

  Director of Learning Services

  Center for Academic Achievement

  Provide leadership in all aspects of the Center for Academic Achievement's Learning Services division

  which supports student success in general education and other undergraduate courses

  particularly those that are required for graduation (\"milestone courses\") or which place students at high risk of failure or withdrawal (\"killer courses\")

  through various services and activities. Develop and implement appropriate goals

  objectives

  and assessments of program success; maintain appropriate documentation of student participation and success. Hire

  train

  supervise and evaluate Learning Services' staff

  include faculty

  professional

  graduate and student tutors. Oversee the Center’s schedule; plan and oversee the Learning Services budget

  as well as the operating budget for the Center for Academic Achievement. Create development activities for and consult with faculty engaged in teaching courses promoting proficiency in writing

  oral communication and technology. Teach one online course in the English Department per term.

  East Tennessee State University