Experience

Laurel Ridge Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Associate Dean of Instruction

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Plan and implement professional development and orientations for adjuncts and dual enrollment instructors throughout the academic year. Design and continue to maintain a comprehensive, web-based orientation and resources for on-line and on-campus adjuncts that includes videos pertaining to FERPA, Disabilities and Accommodations, Title IX, Campus Police and Security, advice for teaching on-line courses, library resources, tutoring, Testing Center, etc. Communicate college assessment and expectations with dual enrollment instructors. Ensure college procedures for class observations for dual enrollment are being completed and communicated with local school systems. Review, edit, and provide suggestions on how to strengthen time sensitive Self Studies for Health Professions programs going through accreditation. Obtain, review, and provide supporting documentation for the Self Study regarding student support services, budget analyzes, publications, surveys, and other evidence as needed. Communicate with local health partners to obtain supporting documentation and information. Assist on agendas for accreditation site visits and ensure action items are addressed. Assisted in enrolling over 2500 dual enrollment students, which is a manual process of reviewing all prerequisites and admission requirements are fulfilled before allowing a student to enroll. Assisted with High School Counselor meetings to provide updates regarding Laurel Ridge Community College. Supervised three career coaches. Served as a liaison for the college in creating, updating, and maintaining strong and user-friendly articulation agreements with four-year colleges. Attended Virginia Community College System meetings about dual enrollment protocols and updates. Show less

• Dual Enrollment Coordinator

  • Apr 2008 - Aug 2015

  Worked with over 190 dual enrollment instructors throughout the academic year. Provided dual enrollment instructors with course specific information, syllabi requirements, ongoing communication regarding library services, free resources to strengthen instruction, the college policies, and procedures, etc. Ensure college procedures for class observations for dual enrollment are being completed and communicated with our local school systems. Plan and implement annual professional development for dual enrollment instructors. Worked with School Counselors within our service region to assist with enrollment, student issues, and resources the college has to offer. Scheduled and assisted with application process, placement testing and enrollment of students. Sent correspondences to students throughout the year. Responded to parent inquiries including participation in presentations for parents and students within the high school and in the community. Annually updated the dual enrollment student handbook and a brochure. Created and distributed a detailed list of questions dual enrolled students should ask four-year Colleges. Show less

• Interim Dean of Students

  • Jun 2013 - May 2014

  Supervised a one-stop center for Student Success. Provided leadership in the following areas: recruitment, admissions, registration, financial aid, testing center, tutoring, counseling, advising, student activities, and special needs. Collaborated with administrators regarding planning, goal setting, implementation, coordination, evaluations, and accountability for Student Services. Provided Disability Services to 30 plus students who received a letter of accommodations, educational support, and advice for class selection. Managed the department’s budget. Coordinated and provided training opportunities to faculty and staff on advising, business office, financial aid, civil rights regarding students with disabilities, human resource information session, and the transfer process. Enrollment increased by 3% in the fall and 5% in the spring due to strategic planning. Show less

• Outreach Counselor

  • Mar 2006 - Apr 2008

  Responsible for recruiting new students to the college as well as provided informational sessions to organizations and schools throughout our service region. Presented college information at public forums including Rotary, Lions Club, Women’s Shelter, local prison, etc. Developed brochures and public relations literature. Planned a budget for outreach and stayed within the financial margins. An active member of the Enrollment Management team. Coordinated the Open House where over 200 individuals from the community participated. This event had local news coverage and used a different strategy, which allowed students to apply to the college at the Open House. The Open House was a large function that required exceptional organizational skills, time management, space management for presenters, and ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external customers. Created a database to communicate with inquiries more efficiently. Managed budget and ordered promotional items and supplies as needed for outreach. Show less