Experience

Gadsden State Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Retired from full-time employment in public education

  • Apr 2023 - Present

• Dean of Outreach Initiatives

  • Sep 2017 - Apr 2023

  Institutional advancement—I help bring in funding—research, grant research and writing—grant workforce project descriptions (recent examples are NSF Mechatronics (advanced manufacturing); DOL Additive Manufacturing, Welding, and Diesel Technology); Human Anatomy Learning Enrichment Initiative l—Margin of Excellence Endowment Grant; “Forever Free” Truth Initiative Grant 2022; Alabama Power Foundation Grants—multiple—latest, 2023. “Cardinal Landing—Greenspace for Career-Technical Education… Show more Institutional advancement—I help bring in funding—research, grant research and writing—grant workforce project descriptions (recent examples are NSF Mechatronics (advanced manufacturing); DOL Additive Manufacturing, Welding, and Diesel Technology); Human Anatomy Learning Enrichment Initiative l—Margin of Excellence Endowment Grant; “Forever Free” Truth Initiative Grant 2022; Alabama Power Foundation Grants—multiple—latest, 2023. “Cardinal Landing—Greenspace for Career-Technical Education Students,” Chaired the President’s GSCC Core Values Taskforce 2018—core values institutionalized. Chaired 2019 and the first Alabama Clean Home Alabama Team for four counties in college service area—state-wide initiative. Safety and Security Committee, Student Discipline Committee; Facilities Planning Committee; Diversity and Inclusion Committee; Director of Activity II—Title III Grant—Facilities Renovation and Equipment; East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission Board of Directors

• Dean of Program Development and Library Services

  • Dec 2011 - Sep 2017

  Provide supervision and direction for the college libraries. Job was also the development of new instructional programs. Held two titles. Serve as a member of the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission Board of Directors. Served on and chaired instructional planning and evaluation committee and served on program review and curriculum committee. Chaired Institutional Planning Committee.

• Dean of Economic Development and Governmental Relations

  • Apr 2006 - Dec 2011

  Various roles and responsibilities in the Economic Development unit of the college; highlights--Two College Foundations and Alumni Association; worked with community entities to serve workforce development efforts. Wrote Institutional Strategic Planning Guide for the Vice President and President. Appointed to the Northeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission Board of Directors

• Dean of Student Services

  • Jan 2003 - Apr 2006

  Managed and directed Student Services Operations of the College following its merger with Ayers State Technical College. During one year of this period as the Dean of Student Services, held the position of Interim Dean of Student Development for Southern Union State Community College. Served on the President's Cabinet. Appointed to chair the President's Enrollment Management Taskforce. During the period, served as the President of the Alabama Deans of Student Affairs Association within the… Show more Managed and directed Student Services Operations of the College following its merger with Ayers State Technical College. During one year of this period as the Dean of Student Services, held the position of Interim Dean of Student Development for Southern Union State Community College. Served on the President's Cabinet. Appointed to chair the President's Enrollment Management Taskforce. During the period, served as the President of the Alabama Deans of Student Affairs Association within the Alabama College System, as well as on the executive committee for the Alabama College Association, and All-Alabama Academic Team Board of Directors. Served in other key external capacities. Graduate of the American Association for Community Colleges Leadership Institute in 2003



Southern Union State Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim Dean of Student Development (on-loan from GSCC for one year)

  • Mar 2005 - Apr 2006

  At the request of the Chancellor of the Alabama College System, served on-loan from Gadsden State Community College as the Interim Dean of Student Development for Southern Union State Community College for a one-year period. Served on the President's Administrative Council and supervised Counseling and Advisement Services, Student Activities, Graduation, Pre-College Enrollment and New Student Orientation, academic advisement group, and Community and High School Recruitment Services. At the request of the Chancellor of the Alabama College System, served on-loan from Gadsden State Community College as the Interim Dean of Student Development for Southern Union State Community College for a one-year period. Served on the President's Administrative Council and supervised Counseling and Advisement Services, Student Activities, Graduation, Pre-College Enrollment and New Student Orientation, academic advisement group, and Community and High School Recruitment Services.



Ayers State Technical College

• Acting Dean of Instructional and Student Services

  • Sep 2002 - Jul 2003

  Academic administration. Upon vacancy of the Dean of Instruction's position, received the additional responsibilities as Acting Dean of Instruction. For a brief period before and during the merger, which became official in July of 2003, supervised instructional administration as an additional duty for the college.

• Dean of Student Services and Institutional Development

  • May 1996 - Jan 2003

  Responsible for one-third of the major operations of the college to include student services, student policies, college policies, student publications, and student discipline, student activities counseling, equal opportunity. Later transitioned from Dean of Student Services to receive additional responsibilities of Development and supervision of Public Relations. Also led and supervised the development and initiation of the Ayers State Technical College Alumni Association, Commencement… Show more Responsible for one-third of the major operations of the college to include student services, student policies, college policies, student publications, and student discipline, student activities counseling, equal opportunity. Later transitioned from Dean of Student Services to receive additional responsibilities of Development and supervision of Public Relations. Also led and supervised the development and initiation of the Ayers State Technical College Alumni Association, Commencement Ceremonies, Awards and Scholarship Programs and Ceremonies. Assisted the President with the Ayers State Community College Foundation. Served on the President's Administrative Council, SACS Accreditation Steering Committee, Institutional Strategic Planning Committee. Implemented and coordinated first Tech Prep Grant and Dual Enrollment Agreements and opportunities with high five area public school systems. Led academic advisement and registrar services. MLed initiation of two instructional sites. Completed Leadership Calhoun County through the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce during this position, among many other roles in the community through service on boards and committees. Also completed the Alabama Community College Leadership Academy through the University of Alabama. Served in the Alabama Deans of Student Affairs Association and in executive offices within the Association. Served the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education on the system's EEOC Review Committee for two consecutive years. Also served as chairs and co-chairs of the Commission on Students and Administration on the Executive Committee of the Alabama Community College Association in planning the annual system professional development conference; and served on the All-Alabama Academic Team Board of Directors. Nominated for the Chancellors' Award for Administrator of the Year during this position. Served as Chair of the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee and as an Ambassador.



Fort McClellan, Alabama

• Deputy Director for Plans, Training, Mobilization, Security, RCS; & Education Services Director

  • Aug 1995 - May 1996

  Worked as Deputy to the Director of Plans, Training, Mobilization, Security, Reserve Components Support, and Education--a member of the Commanding General's Cabinet. Assisted with early Base Realignment and Closure duties and community interface liaison duties. Responsible for College Programs and Services for military, civilians and the community based at the Fort, Basic Skills Education Services Contracts, GED and other collegiate testing services, counseling services, and library.

• Education Services Officer (Postsecondary Education Director)

  • Mar 1986 - May 1996

  Responsible for supervising staff and coordinating college programs, classroom and facility, support education services for military, civilians and the community housed at the Fort. This included coordination wtih five colleges and universities providing support on-post through Memorandums of Agreement (Jacksonville State University, Gadsden State Community College, Central Texas College, Central Alabama Community College for the Hazardous Materials Technology Degree Program, and Talladega… Show more Responsible for supervising staff and coordinating college programs, classroom and facility, support education services for military, civilians and the community housed at the Fort. This included coordination wtih five colleges and universities providing support on-post through Memorandums of Agreement (Jacksonville State University, Gadsden State Community College, Central Texas College, Central Alabama Community College for the Hazardous Materials Technology Degree Program, and Talladega College). Also arranged for the delivery of Basic Skills Education Services (Developmental classes and contracts), GED and a full suite of collegiate testing services, and external degree program opportunities world-wide for the military, staffed counseling services, and military occupational library. Supervised process for military to participate in opportunities to receive college credit for select military training, working with registrars and developing the process with all five colleges. Provided available services to the community citizens and military family members. Also, served during the period in collateral duty as an Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor for the Fort McClellan Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Officer in assisting with complaint resolution and processing. Co-facilitated the Commanding General's Strategic Planning Professional Development Session for initiation of Total Quality Management at the Fort.



1978-1986 Early Experience

• Anniston Army Depot & New World College

  • Dec 1978 - Mar 1986

  Worked for the Resources Development and Management Analysis Office and then the Civilian Executive Assistant in the Office of the Commander at Anniston Army Depot. First Job immediately after college—Worked as the Director of Admissions and Instructor at New World College of Business. Also worked for senior partner of Wilson, Bolt, Isom and Bailey, Attorneys at Law. Worked for the Resources Development and Management Analysis Office and then the Civilian Executive Assistant in the Office of the Commander at Anniston Army Depot. First Job immediately after college—Worked as the Director of Admissions and Instructor at New World College of Business. Also worked for senior partner of Wilson, Bolt, Isom and Bailey, Attorneys at Law.