Dennis Mitchell, EdD

Interim Chief Academic Officer at Mesa Community College
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Mesa, Arizona, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Data Visualization with Tableau Specialization
    Coursera
    Nov, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Visual Analytics with Tableau
    Coursera
    Jul, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • SCUP Planning Institute Steps I & II
    Society for College and University Planning
    Jul, 2015
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Mesa Community College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Interim Chief Academic Officer
      • Jul 2023 - Present

      The Interim Chief Academic Officer (CAO; Sr. Associate Vice President) leads, plans, organizes, and administers academic programs and related support activities that serve the needs of the diverse student body at Mesa Community College (MCC). The interim CAO is critical in shaping, communicating, and executing the institution's academic vision and strategic direction, including assessment of learning and upholding accreditation standards, in the development and oversight of traditional academic and occupational education programs. The Interim CAO reports directly to and advises the President and is a key member of the College's senior leadership team who work collaboratively to ensure the College holistically meets the needs of our students and maximizes opportunities for the College community. Show less

    • Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness
      • Nov 2019 - Jul 2023

      (Note: Change in position title in January 2021 from Dean to Associate Vice President to align with the title of similar roles across the district. No change in essential functions.) The Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness provides collaborative, executive leadership for college planning (strategic, operational and departmental), institutional effectiveness, institutional research, business intelligence and analytics, grants development, assessment, program review, compliance and other related areas. A key role is to help college leaders and staff make data-informed decisions by ensuring data are available when needed and to serve as a resource for "sense-making" of data.In addition, this position serves as the college Accreditation Liaison Officer with The Higher Learning Commission to plan, implement, and lead college accreditation-related activities. Finally, the AVP of IE provides leadership for the college IE office by setting IE office priorities and vision and working with IE staff on professional development. Show less

    • Interim Dean of Institutional Effectiveness
      • Jul 2018 - Nov 2019

      The Dean of Institutional Effectiveness provides collaborative, executive leadership for college planning (strategic, operational and departmental), institutional effectiveness, institutional research, business intelligence and analytics, grants development, assessment, program review, compliance and other related areas. A key role is to help college leaders and staff make data-informed decisions by ensuring data are available when needed and to serve as a resource for "sense-making" of data.In addition, this position serves as the college Accreditation Liaison Officer with The Higher Learning Commission to plan, implement, and lead college accreditation-related activities. Finally, the Dean of IE provides leadership for the college IE office by setting IE office priorities and vision and working with IE staff on professional development. Show less

    • Planning and Research Director
      • Oct 2013 - Jul 2018

      Directs research activities for evaluating college-wide institutional effectiveness.

    • Adjunct English Faculty
      • Aug 2011 - May 2014

      Courses taught: ENG101

    • Institutional Research Analyst
      • Feb 2011 - Oct 2013

      Frequently conduct data analysis related to cyclical and ad hoc data requests from faculty and staff utilizing appropriate mathematical and statistical methods; daily use of Hyperion software to query district and state data warehouses (IRIS and ASSIST); frequent use of Excel to analyze, organize, and effectively present data; producing detailed reports on surveys and other institutional data; effective communication with MCC staff and faculty regarding research issues and institutional data; assisting with the filing of state and district reports; coordinating students outcomes assessment program including presenting assessment results/updates to a faculty committee; creating/administering surveys of students and faculty; assisting with program reviews; attending IR-related meetings and training; maintaining office website; monitoring office budget; and directing temporary workers. Show less

    • Research Associate
      • Feb 2009 - Feb 2011

      Institutional Research Office. Database queries and analysis. Survey creation, administration, and analysis. Report writing. Consultation and communication with internal and external clients. Maintain office website. Misc. office duties.

    • Office Coordinator II
      • Dec 2007 - Feb 2009

      Provided assistance to office staff, write/edit reports, compile data, scheduling and office correspondence, assist with student outcomes assessment administration, take and disseminate meeting minutes, serve and direct internal and external customers to appropriate office staff.

  • Arizona State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Faculty Associate
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      Faculty Associate for the Mary Lou Fulton Teacher's College. Please see my CV for a full list of courses taught: https://tinyurl.com/DennisMitchellCV Faculty Associate for the Mary Lou Fulton Teacher's College. Please see my CV for a full list of courses taught: https://tinyurl.com/DennisMitchellCV

  • Rio Salado College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research/Office Assistant
      • Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

      Survey entry and office assistance. Survey entry and office assistance.

  • Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University
    • Student Office Assistant
      • Aug 2004 - Aug 2006

      Provided front office coverage as well as editing assistance on publications and other miscellaneous institute activities. Provided front office coverage as well as editing assistance on publications and other miscellaneous institute activities.

Education

  • Arizona State University
    Doctor of Education - EdD, Leadership and Innovation
    2019 - 2022
  • Northern Arizona University
    Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing, Rhetoric and Composition
    2013 - 2014
  • Valdosta State University
    MPA, Public Administration
    2009 - 2011
  • Arizona State University
    BA, Journalism and Mass Communication
    2004 - 2008
  • Arizona State University
    BA, English Literature
    2004 - 2008

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