President

• Dec 2019 - Present

VP for Academic Affairs

• Aug 2014 - Nov 2019

• Responsibilities: o Provide leadership and direction to the Academic Affairs division of the College encompassing the following areas: academic and continuing education programs, economic development, developmental education, dual enrollment, instructional development, distance learning, off-campus instruction and operations, compliance, and accreditation activities. o Set expectations for and facilitate professional development opportunities for faculty. • Accomplishments:o Collaborated to develop and implement Key Performance Indicators scorecard and supporting dashboards to support the college’s strategic plan. Collaboration also led to new Annual Program Performance Review to evaluate program outcomes yearly to ensure continuous improvement. o Completed Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Training, and implemented college-wide lean projects in Academic Affairs including projects addressing cost avoidance and efficiency in faculty loading and use of a modified lean tool (A3) to evaluate and redesign course content and delivery. The outcomes of these projects have resulted in approximately $100,000/year in cost avoidance and a redesign of a significant number of the courses offered by the College.

Associate VP of Academic Affairs - BCAS

• May 2008 - Aug 2014

Responsibilities:• Oversaw the largest academic division (Business, Computer, Arts & Sciences); supervised up to 65 full-time faculty/staff, 200 adjunct faculty members, 9 department chairs, and 3 associate deans; $10 million dollar total budget.• Represented the President and the College in a variety of functions (speaker, presenter, collaborator, resource, active participant in the community).• Led academic programs in business, information technology, administrative office technology, environmental science, biotechnology, general education, and college transfer; areas of responsibility also includes functions related to articulations, dual enrollment, support for community entrepreneurs, and innovative collaborations with community partners.• Chaired the council responsible for determining and approving all information technology purchases at the College.Accomplishments:o Collaborated to enhance partnerships with Winthrop University, leading to 23 program articulations and the formation of the Winthrop Bridge.o Successfully guided faculty in the creation of Presidential Scholars (honors program) and A-GAME (Academically Gifted African American Males Excelling). o Implemented data-informed processes leading to impactful student success initiatives involving active and collaborative learning, early engagement activities, and integrated support for learners. o Led associate deans in the development of community and industry partnerships supporting the College’s Hive initiative (hands-on learning labs) and dual enrollment activities, including the development of Middle and Early College initiatives.

Interim VP for Development and Ex. Director of YTC Foundation

• Mar 2011 - Jul 2011

• Provided transitional leadership to Development Division and the York Technical College Foundation with responsibility for institutional functions related to grants and fundraising; reported to Foundation Board as Executive Director. • Collaborated on successful funding proposal leading to a $400,000 gift to the York Technical College Foundation.• Worked with staff to secure approximately $250,000 in new grant funding for College programs and equipment.• Closed out the College’s first annual fund drive that raised approximately $65,000; participation included 86% of faculty/staff, 100% of the Foundation Board members, and 100% of College Commission members.

Dean of Learning Resources

• Jan 2007 - May 2008

• Provided leadership for the Division which included the departments of Distance Learning /Work-based Learning, Instructional Development, Education Technology Center, Assessment Center, and the Library.• Delivered invited talks and consulted with faculty and staff on topics of critical thinking, QEP development, and learning outcomes at colleges in NC and SC.• Collaborated on Information Technology Leadership Team charged with the redesign of information technology functions and organizational structure.

Associate Dean for Learning Technologies

• Jun 2005 - Jan 2007

• Provided college-wide leadership of Quality Enhancement Plan and led College community in formulating the definition and operational model of critical thinking.• Conceived, initiated, and led many technological innovations on campus resulting in being named a semi-finalist for a national award from the American Association of Community Colleges.• Guided consultative services for College’s faculty and staff.• Oversaw research and development functions related to instructional technology.

Instructional Specialist

• Aug 2001 - Jun 2005

• Facilitated the adoption of innovative technologies on campus by serving as a peer mentor to the College’s faculty.• Envisioned and delivered training on the use of technology in the classroom and in distance learning environments.

Instructor of Biology

• Jan 1993 - Aug 2001

• Developed and taught the first online course at the College.• Received peer nominations 5 times for the President’s Award for Excellence in Instruction.

Adjunct Biology Instructor

• Nov 1991 - Jan 1993

Environmental Laboratory Technician

• Nov 1991 - Dec 1992

• Performed biological, microbiological, and chemical analyses on water and wastewater samples.• Ensured proper documentation and that the chain of custody was maintained. • Performed biological, microbiological, and chemical analyses on water and wastewater samples.• Ensured proper documentation and that the chain of custody was maintained.