Gwenda Hawk
Associate Professor and Chair, Legal Studies at Johnson County Community College- Claim this Profile
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Innovation of the Year Award
Johnson County Community CollegeApr, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Johnson County 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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Associate Professor and Chair, Legal Studies
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Jul 2018 - Present
• Instructed in the Business Administration Program (ACBSP-accredited) and Paralegal Program (ABA-approved), in face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments• Utilized Canvas, D2L, and ANGEL LMS for online and face-to-face classes, as well as other internal college technologies and external educational software programs• Served on JCCC Committees: AQIP Committee for Accessibility (content delivery), Copyright, Honors• Facilitated merger of Paralegal Program and Business Law Program into joint Legal Studies Department• Supervised adjunct faculty in Legal Studies Department• Met with other business law professors and publishing company representatives to select new textbooks and discuss implementing new technologies (adaptive learning, e-books) in the classroom
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Assistant Professor
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2018
• Instructed in the Business Administration Program (ACBSP-accredited) and Paralegal Program (ABA-approved), in face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments• Utilized Canvas, D2L, and ANGEL LMS for online and face-to-face classes, as well as other internal college technologies and external educational software programs• Served on JCCC Committees: AQIP Committee for Accessibility (content delivery), Copyright, Honors• Completed three-year orientation and Peer Review process• Supervised adjunct faculty in Business Law Program• Oversaw Paralegal Program Assessment• Drafted and edited reports for JCCC comprehensive program review, program and course revision, and ABA approval interim report• Planned community and college collaborative event, hosting the U.S Patent and Trademark Office visit to campus and multiple speaking presentations to students and the legal community• Met with other business law professors and publishing company representatives to select new textbooks and discuss implementing new technologies (adaptive learning, e-books) in the classroom
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Adjunct Associate Professor
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Jan 2013 - Jul 2015
• Instructed 6-9 hours per semester, including summers, in the Business Administration Program (ACBSP-accredited) and Paralegal Program (ACBSP-accredited and ABA-approved) in both the face-to-face and online environments• Utilized ANGEL and D2L LMS for online and face-to-face classes, as well as other internal college technologies• Completed Adjunct Certification Training Program (recognized at 2015 Lieberman Awards)• Collaborated with other business law professors to plan and implement “flipped” classroom approach• Collaborated with other business administration professors (accounting) to develop online best practices• Completed full text review of business law textbook for McGraw-Hill product development team• Met with other business law professors and publishing company representatives to select new textbook and discuss implementing new technologies (adaptive learning, e-books) in the classroom• Researched and selected textbooks for paralegal courses taught• Volunteered with Welcome Center to provide faculty interaction to prospective students
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President/CEO
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Jan 2005 - Dec 2017
* Consulted with individuals and business entities regarding intellectual property rights protection* Served as agent and filed registration forms for clients seeking trademark and copyright protection * Consulted with individuals and business entities regarding intellectual property rights protection* Served as agent and filed registration forms for clients seeking trademark and copyright protection
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Kaplan Test Prep
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Classroom Instructor; Premier Tutor; Coach
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Nov 2008 - Sep 2016
• Instructed LSAT, GMAT, GRE, ACT, SAT, and PSAT courses in classroom, online, private tutoring, and small group formats• Motivated students to successful completion of their classroom instruction and independent coursework, and provided supplemental tutoring in Coaching role
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Community Relationship Developer
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Oct 2010 - Oct 2013
• Established and maintained relationships with high schools, libraries, and other community organizations to promote college preparation for high school and middle school students• Planned and facilitated community events, including college admissions informational sessions and practice tests• Received multiple sales-based performance awards
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American InterContinental University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Instructor
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Jul 2010 - Jun 2015
• Instructed multiple sections of graduate and undergraduate online courses and directed studies for the business administration and criminal justice degree programs (AIU business administration degree programs are accredited by ACBSP, all AIU programs are locally accredited by the HLC)• Utilized multiple proprietary LMS and participated in pilot programs for implementing new LMS• Collaborated with other instructors to develop best practices for utilizing new adaptive learning classroom and technology• Received awards/stipends based on Faculty Success Score performance program and high engagement course delivery
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Cerner Corporation
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Analyst/Delivery Consultant
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Dec 2007 - Sep 2009
• Received numerous performance awards, including the Client Care All Star Award (awarded by clients for delivering “The Perfect Client Experience”), NOTT Award (awarded by supervisor for providing outstanding service beyond job responsibilities), and multiple Cerner Life Saver awards (awarded by co-workers)• Supported clients through direct contact with end-users as well as third-party and hospital IT departments, focusing on designing, building, and troubleshooting Registration Management and CORE application health-care software
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Financial Manager, Transition Manager, and Assistant Business Manager
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Jan 1990 - Jun 2007
• Managed all aspects of transitioning to paperless office and from solo practice to multiple provider practice• Developed employee technology training and integrated computer use in performing dental office functions• Researched and drafted new office manual, incorporating updated OSHA, HIPAA, and other policies • Managed all aspects of transitioning to paperless office and from solo practice to multiple provider practice• Developed employee technology training and integrated computer use in performing dental office functions• Researched and drafted new office manual, incorporating updated OSHA, HIPAA, and other policies
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Southeast Missouri State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor of Business Law
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Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
• Instructed undergraduate Business Law course in the Business Administration program (Harrison College of Business is accredited by AACSB)Guest Lecturer on Intellectual Property in graduate & undergraduate classes, Spring-Fall 2006“Ghost”-taught Business Law online classes as part of Graduate Assistant program, Fall 2005-Spring 2006 • Instructed undergraduate Business Law course in the Business Administration program (Harrison College of Business is accredited by AACSB)Guest Lecturer on Intellectual Property in graduate & undergraduate classes, Spring-Fall 2006“Ghost”-taught Business Law online classes as part of Graduate Assistant program, Fall 2005-Spring 2006
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Graduate Assistant
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Aug 2005 - May 2006
• Developed and executed marketing plan to promote the new MBA program, which included drafting material for the MBA program webpage; initiating contact and building relationships with community employers and professional organizations to recruit MBA students and to encourage hiring of graduates; presenting program information in undergraduate classes, to student organizations, during college-sponsored events, and at various graduate school and job fairs throughout the Midwest; maintaining bulletin board and other print promotional materials throughout campus and the local community; updating program information with various national and international publications (Princeton Review, Petersons, US News, etc.); contacting and visiting target undergraduate programs within a 300-mile radius to develop partnerships for promoting the MBA program; and developing pool of current MBA students to answer questions from potential students.
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Library of Congress
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United States
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Libraries
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700 & Above Employee
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Leadership Development Program Fellow
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Nov 2004 - Dec 2004
* Participated in professional developmental experiences with select individuals from diverse backgrounds* Received education, training, and experience needed to qualify and compete for supervisory and managerial leadership positions. The program also provided exposure to changing technologies in the digital environment, preparing participants for the next generation of librarianship.
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Senior Copyright Specialist/Examiner in Documents Recordation Section
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Aug 2002 - Oct 2004
• Paralegal responsibilities included working with the Office of the General Counsel to define and revise Documents Section procedures; drafting educational materials for publication (proposed circulars, slip letters, and webpages); communicating with members of the public, remitters, and personnel to explain Document Recordation law and procedure; communicating independent interpretations based on cataloging rules and copyright law when necessary• Earned all “Outstanding” performance ratings, multiple performance-related/incentive awards• Administrative responsibilities included fulfillment of Project Coordinator role for Copyright Office contract: planning and executing formal training sessions for contractors, developing plans and report forms, overseeing satisfactory completion of work, accounting for receivables, preparing work schedules, and providing feedback in recommending extension/renewal of contract• Served on multiple Business Process Reengineering committees included drafting a questionnaire for users of Copyright Office records, attending follow-up meeting with Register of Copyrights and survey participants, and planning the implementation of the Documents Section practices and procedures within the Copyright Office strategic plan
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Paralegal Specialist, Complex Litigation Unit
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Jan 2002 - Aug 2002
• Prepared and maintained evidence for defense of class-action employment discrimination lawsuit • Executed requests for documentation• Maintained discovery and case files, including court documents and sensitive employment-related records for a majority of the United States Department of Commerce covering a time period of approximately 10 years • Prepared and maintained evidence for defense of class-action employment discrimination lawsuit • Executed requests for documentation• Maintained discovery and case files, including court documents and sensitive employment-related records for a majority of the United States Department of Commerce covering a time period of approximately 10 years
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Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA)
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Paralegal; Law Clerk
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Jan 1999 - Jun 2001
• Drafted various federal and state anti-piracy legislation educational materials for lobbyists• Researched and compiled data for criminal prosecution and investigation of music piracy; presented data to law enforcement agencies for potential prosecution; and prepared evidence for Napster, Aimster, Launch.net lawsuits• Worked with Friends of Active Copyright Education (FA©E) in its national education movement • Drafted various federal and state anti-piracy legislation educational materials for lobbyists• Researched and compiled data for criminal prosecution and investigation of music piracy; presented data to law enforcement agencies for potential prosecution; and prepared evidence for Napster, Aimster, Launch.net lawsuits• Worked with Friends of Active Copyright Education (FA©E) in its national education movement
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Law Clerk
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1998 - 1998
• Paralegal responsibilities included researching pending death penalty cases on appeal and analyzing Department of Corrections reports on convicted offenders with pending appeals • Paralegal responsibilities included researching pending death penalty cases on appeal and analyzing Department of Corrections reports on convicted offenders with pending appeals
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Copyright Contract/Administrator
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Jun 1996 - Jun 1997
• Paralegal responsibilities included revising all form contracts (assignments, songwriter agreements, co-publishing agreements), educating and advising clients (with legal counsel) on copyright protection and documentation, filing Copyright Registrations and Assignment Recordations for all clients, and overseeing U.S. Copyright Office accounts • Paralegal responsibilities included revising all form contracts (assignments, songwriter agreements, co-publishing agreements), educating and advising clients (with legal counsel) on copyright protection and documentation, filing Copyright Registrations and Assignment Recordations for all clients, and overseeing U.S. Copyright Office accounts
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Education
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2005 - 2007
Southeast Missouri State University - Harrison College of Business and Computing
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration -
2002 - 2002
Northern Virginia Community College
Accounting -
1997 - 2000
SMU Dedman School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Intellectual Property, Entertainment -
1999 - 1999
UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law
Intellectual Property Summer Institute -
1996 - 1996
Belmont University
Mike Curb Music Business Program -
1992 - 1995
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Science, Economics -
1992 - 1995
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Science, Statistics -
1988 - 1992
Central High School
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