Francis Canedo
Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Mesa Community College- Claim this Profile
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Erin Ferris, PhD
Dr. Francis Canedo is a passionate, hardworking, intrinsically motivated rockstar in higher education. Her drive and knowledge make her an outstanding advocate, educator and leader for students, colleagues, and administration. I have worked with Dr. Canedo for the last decade beginning when we were both faculty members teaching in the classroom. Throughout our working relationship we have served on numerous committees to promote student engagement, learning, and retention. Our professional relationship was fused into a strong commitment to our campus during the 2014 - 2016 academic years when we both served on Faculty Senate. Francis was the Faculty Senate President, while I was the Behavioral and Social Sciences representative and this partnership resulted in us leading the entire faculty to take a stand for the financial stability and campus climate for our institution. As Dean Canedo has transitioned to an administrative role, our professional relationship has continued as we both advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion on our rural, college campus. We continue to both be advisors for the Gay-Straight Alliance to create a safe space for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff. Francis is resilient, determined, and will never back down when presented with an injustice until it has been righted. Her fiery pursuit of justice makes her a necessary asset to any higher education institution, company, or community. On a personal level, Francis is also my friend. A friend who uses those same professional qualities to fight for those she cares about. I am grateful to have Dr. Canedo in my corner in a professional manner, but even more so in my personal life. Dr. Francis Canedo is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime kind of person who will bring passion and life to any working community. She will fight for justice relentlessly and fuel the fires of those around her.
Jamie C.
Summarizing the many talents and strengths of Francis is no easy feat. She is a firecracker inside and outside of the classroom. Not only is she an excellent teacher, but she is also a strong leader and advocate for her colleagues and her students. I have met few people with the level of communication skills and charisma that Fran possesses. She is definitely someone you would want on your team (and in your corner).
Erin Ferris, PhD
Dr. Francis Canedo is a passionate, hardworking, intrinsically motivated rockstar in higher education. Her drive and knowledge make her an outstanding advocate, educator and leader for students, colleagues, and administration. I have worked with Dr. Canedo for the last decade beginning when we were both faculty members teaching in the classroom. Throughout our working relationship we have served on numerous committees to promote student engagement, learning, and retention. Our professional relationship was fused into a strong commitment to our campus during the 2014 - 2016 academic years when we both served on Faculty Senate. Francis was the Faculty Senate President, while I was the Behavioral and Social Sciences representative and this partnership resulted in us leading the entire faculty to take a stand for the financial stability and campus climate for our institution. As Dean Canedo has transitioned to an administrative role, our professional relationship has continued as we both advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion on our rural, college campus. We continue to both be advisors for the Gay-Straight Alliance to create a safe space for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff. Francis is resilient, determined, and will never back down when presented with an injustice until it has been righted. Her fiery pursuit of justice makes her a necessary asset to any higher education institution, company, or community. On a personal level, Francis is also my friend. A friend who uses those same professional qualities to fight for those she cares about. I am grateful to have Dr. Canedo in my corner in a professional manner, but even more so in my personal life. Dr. Francis Canedo is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime kind of person who will bring passion and life to any working community. She will fight for justice relentlessly and fuel the fires of those around her.
Jamie C.
Summarizing the many talents and strengths of Francis is no easy feat. She is a firecracker inside and outside of the classroom. Not only is she an excellent teacher, but she is also a strong leader and advocate for her colleagues and her students. I have met few people with the level of communication skills and charisma that Fran possesses. She is definitely someone you would want on your team (and in your corner).
Erin Ferris, PhD
Dr. Francis Canedo is a passionate, hardworking, intrinsically motivated rockstar in higher education. Her drive and knowledge make her an outstanding advocate, educator and leader for students, colleagues, and administration. I have worked with Dr. Canedo for the last decade beginning when we were both faculty members teaching in the classroom. Throughout our working relationship we have served on numerous committees to promote student engagement, learning, and retention. Our professional relationship was fused into a strong commitment to our campus during the 2014 - 2016 academic years when we both served on Faculty Senate. Francis was the Faculty Senate President, while I was the Behavioral and Social Sciences representative and this partnership resulted in us leading the entire faculty to take a stand for the financial stability and campus climate for our institution. As Dean Canedo has transitioned to an administrative role, our professional relationship has continued as we both advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion on our rural, college campus. We continue to both be advisors for the Gay-Straight Alliance to create a safe space for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff. Francis is resilient, determined, and will never back down when presented with an injustice until it has been righted. Her fiery pursuit of justice makes her a necessary asset to any higher education institution, company, or community. On a personal level, Francis is also my friend. A friend who uses those same professional qualities to fight for those she cares about. I am grateful to have Dr. Canedo in my corner in a professional manner, but even more so in my personal life. Dr. Francis Canedo is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime kind of person who will bring passion and life to any working community. She will fight for justice relentlessly and fuel the fires of those around her.
Jamie C.
Summarizing the many talents and strengths of Francis is no easy feat. She is a firecracker inside and outside of the classroom. Not only is she an excellent teacher, but she is also a strong leader and advocate for her colleagues and her students. I have met few people with the level of communication skills and charisma that Fran possesses. She is definitely someone you would want on your team (and in your corner).
Erin Ferris, PhD
Dr. Francis Canedo is a passionate, hardworking, intrinsically motivated rockstar in higher education. Her drive and knowledge make her an outstanding advocate, educator and leader for students, colleagues, and administration. I have worked with Dr. Canedo for the last decade beginning when we were both faculty members teaching in the classroom. Throughout our working relationship we have served on numerous committees to promote student engagement, learning, and retention. Our professional relationship was fused into a strong commitment to our campus during the 2014 - 2016 academic years when we both served on Faculty Senate. Francis was the Faculty Senate President, while I was the Behavioral and Social Sciences representative and this partnership resulted in us leading the entire faculty to take a stand for the financial stability and campus climate for our institution. As Dean Canedo has transitioned to an administrative role, our professional relationship has continued as we both advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion on our rural, college campus. We continue to both be advisors for the Gay-Straight Alliance to create a safe space for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff. Francis is resilient, determined, and will never back down when presented with an injustice until it has been righted. Her fiery pursuit of justice makes her a necessary asset to any higher education institution, company, or community. On a personal level, Francis is also my friend. A friend who uses those same professional qualities to fight for those she cares about. I am grateful to have Dr. Canedo in my corner in a professional manner, but even more so in my personal life. Dr. Francis Canedo is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime kind of person who will bring passion and life to any working community. She will fight for justice relentlessly and fuel the fires of those around her.
Jamie C.
Summarizing the many talents and strengths of Francis is no easy feat. She is a firecracker inside and outside of the classroom. Not only is she an excellent teacher, but she is also a strong leader and advocate for her colleagues and her students. I have met few people with the level of communication skills and charisma that Fran possesses. She is definitely someone you would want on your team (and in your corner).
Experience
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Mesa Community College
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Mesa, Arizona, United States
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Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
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Jun 2021 - Present
Oversee the development and rollout of academic plans that govern the continual success of institutional endeavors. Apply the principles of academic freedom, tenure, and shared governance as the primary means for guiding the trajectory of academic affairs. Evaluate program performance, gather data metrics outlining the efficacy of academic services, and use evidence-based decision-making to establish better operational plans for meeting or exceeding students’ needs. Create partnerships with community groups and regional organizations to extend resources for continued learning to off-campus arena. Promote student success through enhanced retention, graduation, and career development efforts for both traditional and nontraditional students. Assess faculty performance to identify growth opportunities and adapt department structures to improve the impact of academic services on students. Apply skills in financial management to track budget spending and verify that funds are allocated to appropriate educational resources.
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Public Information Associates
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
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Independent Consultant
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May 2019 - Present
Hired to advise executive leaders on how to provide the best public/stakeholder engagement services for clients looking to expand community outreach for transportation, higher education, and healthcare initiatives. Play an integral role in crafting public involvement, strategic planning, and communications programs for government projects. Structure the processes for identifying and engaging the right community stakeholders to gain usable feedback on proposed measures. Convert feedback from the community into quantifiable, usable information via data analytics clients can reference to determine the best action plans for the future.
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Northeast State Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Dean of Humanities
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2021
Set the academic scope of the Humanities division, delegated operational plans to appropriate faculty and staff, and monitored the progress to ensure that academic goals were met on time, within budget, and to optimal student satisfaction. Identified gaps in academic resources and established new offerings, better formats, and varied course formats that made student’s access to education easier. Introduced processes that streamlined the performance of the division and gave more attention to supporting the needs of students across their academic careers. Found potential shortcomings in administrative performance and led the rollout of division-wide improvement initiatives in areas of curriculum development, institutional strengthening, and faculty development. Managed the division’s budget so that expenditures were accurately tracked and spent on earmarked academic needs. Worked closely with students, faculty, and staff to understand their individual needs and tailored academic response that addressed concerns.
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Chair of Foreign Languages and Tenured Associate Professor
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Jun 2017 - Jun 2021
Managed the activities and decisions that sustained the academic success of the department through active student engagement and a focused vision on offering the best courses, curriculums, and materials for furthering the college’s standards. Taught Spanish full-time during the school year, utilizing digital, in-person, and hybrid formats to reach students regardless of distance. Incorporated cross-cultural exchange and inclusion into teaching for a better understanding of the Spanish people and groups. Interviewed and hired the best adjust instructors from pools of qualified candidates. Guided instructors so they were able to reach their top potential. Worked with the Dean of Humanities on curriculum changes that reflected the current needs of the student body.
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Tennessee Board of Regents
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Greater Nashville Area, TN
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Maxine Smith Fellow
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Mar 2015 - Oct 2015
Work with TBR employees in a learning environment that would enhance work experience and career development and the educational environment at TBR institutions. Work with the Office of Effectiveness and Strategic Initiatives to research resources in the field of higher education, academic affairs, student affairs, campus climate, inclusiveness, and diversity that would address the needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer or Questioning students for the various institutions in the system. The goal of this research was to create a special track for the last day of TBR’s Biennial Diversity Conference which will take place the month of April, 2016.
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Adjunct Faculty
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Sep 2006 - Aug 2008
Create first, second and third semester lesson plans. Demonstrate strong commitment to teaching lesson plans that further university standards. Teach Spanish programs during the academic year and in the summer. Implement computer and media technology into lesson plans. Transmit cultural understanding on various topics to students. Assist other Spanish professors as needed. Create first, second and third semester lesson plans. Demonstrate strong commitment to teaching lesson plans that further university standards. Teach Spanish programs during the academic year and in the summer. Implement computer and media technology into lesson plans. Transmit cultural understanding on various topics to students. Assist other Spanish professors as needed.
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Human Resources Coordinator
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Dec 2004 - Feb 2006
Manage a broad of HR functions including payroll administration for 100+ employees, health plan/insurance enrollment and administration, personnel file management, confidential record keeping, policy development, employee screening, hiring, orientation and termination. Manage programs and events for staff training and development. Conduct disciplinary procedures. Mediation and disputes resolution. Manage a broad of HR functions including payroll administration for 100+ employees, health plan/insurance enrollment and administration, personnel file management, confidential record keeping, policy development, employee screening, hiring, orientation and termination. Manage programs and events for staff training and development. Conduct disciplinary procedures. Mediation and disputes resolution.
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Human Resources Consultant
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May 2004 - Nov 2004
Hired by the Director to design and implement a HR Best Practices Program. Rectify haphazard payroll and insurance processes. Process all new-hires, benefits, leaves, terminations, and payroll paperwork. Hired by the Director to design and implement a HR Best Practices Program. Rectify haphazard payroll and insurance processes. Process all new-hires, benefits, leaves, terminations, and payroll paperwork.
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Illimani de Comunicaciones S.A. "ATB"
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La Paz, Bolivia
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Chief of Personnel for Television Media
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Nov 2003 - Apr 2004
Manage a broad of HR functions including payroll administration for 300+ employees, health plan/insurance enrollment and administration, personnel file management, confidential record keeping, policy development, employee screening, hiring, orientation and termination. Conduct disciplinary procedures. Mediation and disputes resolution in a Union environment. Manage a broad of HR functions including payroll administration for 300+ employees, health plan/insurance enrollment and administration, personnel file management, confidential record keeping, policy development, employee screening, hiring, orientation and termination. Conduct disciplinary procedures. Mediation and disputes resolution in a Union environment.
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Human Resources Coordinator
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Feb 2002 - Oct 2003
Develop a HR department. Manage a broad of HR functions including payroll administration for 200+ employees, consultants and freelancers. Restructure payroll and schedules. Health plan/insurance enrollment and administration, personnel file management, confidential record keeping, policy development, employee screening, hiring, orientation and termination. Conduct disciplinary procedures. Mediation and disputes resolution in a Union environment. Act as liaison between union employees and management.
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Intern
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May 2000 - Jul 2000
Value the physical assets of the company and implement inventory control system. Answer phones, filing, correspondence organization and shipping, and basic clerical work. Value the physical assets of the company and implement inventory control system. Answer phones, filing, correspondence organization and shipping, and basic clerical work.
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Education
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2012 - 2019
East Tennessee State University
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Postsecondary and Private Sector Leadership -
2011 - 2012
East Tennessee State University
Graduate Certificate, Economic Development -
2008 - 2011
East Tennessee State University
BBA, Economics, Magna Cum Laude -
2003 - 2004
Universidad Privada Boliviana
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General -
1998 - 2003
Universidad Privada Boliviana
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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