Deana St. Peter
Director, Center for Academic Engagement at Guilford Technical Community College- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Guilford Technical Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Center for Academic Engagement
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Sep 2017 - Present
Provide strategic, innovative leadership for The Center for Academic Engagement, which delivers academic and non-academic support services to improve student learning and retention. Supervise a department of over 100 diverse staff and faculty members with a $1.5+ million budget. Responsible for directing grant activities, maintaining accurate records, and providing data to support Title III Grant “Increasing Student Success through Improved Teaching, Learning, and Academic Engagement.” Co-authored “Financial Literacy Empowerment Project,” a supplemental Title III grant awarded in Fall 2018. Extensive experience using academic technologies (tutor tracking systems, retention software, learning management systems, early alert systems, records systems, etc.). Manage large projects and teams in a complex environment. Chair, co-chair, and serve on numerous committees, including Enrollment Management, Diversity and Inclusion, the Title III Steering Committee, Student Excellence Awards, Technology Governance, and hiring committees. Hire, train, and supervise multiple faculty and staff positions.
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Humanities, Philosophy, and Religion Department Chair
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May 2016 - Jan 2019
Provided strategic, innovative leadership to 17 full-time faculty and 13 adjuncts who taught English, humanities, philosophy, and religion courses.
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Professor Of English
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Oct 2015 - May 2016
Taught composition, humanities, and literature courses in traditional, online, and hybrid formats.
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Writing Center Administrator
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May 2011 - Oct 2015
Responsible for the daily operations of the GTCC Writing Centers with locations on 4 campuses and a staff of approximately 20 professional and student tutors. Hired, trained, scheduled, and evaluated tutors. Developed and maintained online training resources for tutors. Maintained web site and other online resources for faculty, staff, and students. Conducted workshops for faculty and students. Marketed and promoted Writing Center services. Maintained student visit records and prepared reports on student visits for faculty and administration. Taught 2-3 composition, literature, and/or humanities courses per semester.
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eDegree Program Coordinator
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Jan 2009 - May 2011
As GTCC eDegree program coordinator, I managed totally online degree, diploma, and certificate programs after establishing and coordinating the first totally online degree in 2007. I developed application, orientation, advising, registration, and graduation procedures. I worked with department chairs and deans to develop totally online programs and communicated programs and program changes to SACS. I worked with student support areas to provide advising, tutoring, and counseling online. I co-developed and taught sections of ACA-112, Introduction to Distance Learning.
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Professor Of English
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2001 - Dec 2008
Taught composition, humanities, and literature courses in traditional, online, and hybrid formats. Responsible for the start-up, launch, and administration of GTCC’s first totally online program in the fall of 2007. Co-developed the ENG-111 Exit Assessment. Co-authored a department textbook for students. Received course release time starting in 2002 to provide faculty training, peer review, and other supports for eLearning. Developed and delivered faculty and staff training as part of GTCC’s LMS migration in 2008. Served as both a Blackboard and a Moodle administrator at the college.
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Mississippi State University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Lecturer
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Aug 2000 - May 2001
Taught sections of English Composition courses, including sections specifically for non-native English speakers. Taught sections of English Composition courses, including sections specifically for non-native English speakers.
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Hinds Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Writing Center Administrator
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Aug 1997 - May 2000
Responsible for the daily operations of the College's Writing Center, including hiring, training, and supervising tutors, marketing services, developing tutoring materials, keeping accurate data, and generating reports. Responsible for the daily operations of the College's Writing Center, including hiring, training, and supervising tutors, marketing services, developing tutoring materials, keeping accurate data, and generating reports.
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Education
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Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication -
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Mississippi State University
Master of Arts - MA, English with TESOL Emphasis
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