Experience

South Central College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

  • Sep 2022 - Present

• Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

  • May 2020 - Sep 2022

  • Facilitate the development, implementation, and assess the college’s Strategic Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Plan to achieve the MN State system Equity 2030 goals• Facilitate faculty workshop for cultural competency assessments • Develops work plans in collaboration with academic deans, department chairs, and student affairs staff • Work with the Executive Cabinet and external networks and resources to foster the development and adoption of best practices to support campus diversity and climate initiatives by providing expertise and support to all units of the college community• Develop approaches to enhance the colleges’ appreciation for diversity, climates of inclusion, and expectations of respect• Work with the Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs and AASC to encourage the integration of equity and inclusion into the curriculum • Oversee the Diversity & Inclusion center staff • Champion college efforts to apply an equity lens to policymaking• Assess, on a regular basis, the effectiveness of existing programs to improve diversity, and recommend promising new programs to the Executive Cabinet• Serve as the designated 1B.1 Officer, coordinating inquiries, processes, and investigations for employee and student complaints and investigations• Collaborate with the Title IX Coordinator/Dean of Students and/or Chief Human Resources Officer to monitor complaints and investigations• Develop and implement effective internal and external communications plans to disseminate information about diversity and climate issues and the college’s advances in those areas• In collaboration with departments, provide guidance and support for professional development opportunities that advance college diversity and inclusions goals • Collaborate with the Office of Research and Institutional Effectiveness to assess the professional development efforts to determine effectiveness and implement continuous improvement efforts

• Interim Director of Admissions & Financial Aid

  • Dec 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Strategic Planning for the College as it pertains to enrollment trends• Coordinates National Technical Signing Day for both SCC campuses (Three years)• Coordinates with college Deans, department chairs, and faculty to develop and understand academic requirements and program learning outcomes as it relates to underrepresented groups• Advises policy committee on expiring admissions policies and procedures • Develops and writes articulation agreements as it relates to SCC programs; collaborates with the SCC Transfer Specialist• Assists with the recruitment and retention of diverse populations, including non-traditional career program students (gender specific), multicultural, and at-risk students• Directs and supervises South Central College’s Student Ambassador Program• Advise students for pre and post-admission services such as college readiness assessment, career assessment, transcript evaluation, counseling, and academic support• Assist the college in implementing effective marketing and outreach to build interest in CTE programs• Builds partnerships with and collaborative agreements in developing new outreach territories • Liaison to the Department of Allied Health & Nursing • Coordinator of the Male Minority Initiative • Collaborate with Perkins/Secondary Relations regarding outreach initiatives• Collects and analyzes documentation for the office of the Financial Aid department

• Enrollment Advisor

  • Aug 2018 - May 2020

  • Participates as an SCC representative at the Minnesota Educational Fairs, Career Days/Nights, Informational Industry Events, community events, and other activities or opportunities• Coordinates National Technical Signing Day for both SCC campuses (Three years)• Coordinates with college Deans, department chairs, and faculty to develop and understand academic requirements and program learning outcomes as it relates to underrepresented groups• Advises post-traditional and non-traditional students • Develops and writes articulation agreements as it relates to SCC programs; collaborates with the SCC Transfer Specialist• Assists with the recruitment and retention of diverse populations, including non-traditional career program students (gender specific), multicultural, and at-risk students• Directs and supervises South Central College’s Student Ambassador Program• Advise students for pre and post-admission services such as college readiness assessment, career assessment, transcript evaluation, counseling, and academic support• Assist the college in implementing effective marketing and outreach to build interest in CTE programs• Builds partnerships with and collaborative agreements in developing new outreach territories • Liaison to the Department of Allied Health & Nursing • Coordinates the Male Minority Program • Secondary Veteran’s Certification representative • Collects and analyzes documentation for the office of Financial Aid department

• Academic Advisor & Admissions Representative

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  Enhancing each student’s academic goals, while assisting students in making decisions and developing educational and career plans. The purpose of this position is to serve two critical roles or the college; that of the Academic Advisor and Admissions Representative Provide Academic Advising to SCC studentsResponsible for all Associate of Arts, Assoicate in Fine Arts, Applied Associate of Science, Applied Science and L.A.S. studentsDevelop, enhance, implement individual and group advising strategies to assist students with course selectionAcademic Intervention for students at risk for not meeting the standards of satisfactory academic progress an identify strategies Assess current programs provided by the Academic Affairs OfficeImplement SCC recruitment strategies and aid students in the enrollment process Preform administrative functions to aid in the successful operation of the Admissions/ Advising OfficeLarge Admission's events: National College Signing Day, MEA Open Houses & Career Exploration Events



Minnesota State University, Mankato

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Master's of Educational Leadership (Focus in Higher Education Administration & Diversity) Advocated for increasing diversity of underrepresented students for MNSUTravels to local and state high schools/ middles schools for recruitment Diversity Training to develop cultural competency Implementation of activities and events for multicultural students Master's of Educational Leadership (Focus in Higher Education Administration & Diversity) Advocated for increasing diversity of underrepresented students for MNSUTravels to local and state high schools/ middles schools for recruitment Diversity Training to develop cultural competency Implementation of activities and events for multicultural students



Dr. Miicheal T. Fagin Pan African Student Leadership Conferene

• Project Management Coordinator

  • Aug 2011 - May 2015

  Responsible for detailed planning and coordinating events Ensuring safety and hospitality of celebrity and special guest speakers Accurate planning and record keeping for Student Activities during conference Delivered exciting presentations and speeches Communications SpecialistSupervising employees Schedule development Responsible for detailed planning and coordinating events Ensuring safety and hospitality of celebrity and special guest speakers Accurate planning and record keeping for Student Activities during conference Delivered exciting presentations and speeches Communications SpecialistSupervising employees Schedule development



Minnesota State University, Mankato

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Admissions Tour Guide/ Receptionist

  • Feb 2010 - Aug 2011

  Assisting in application status checksTransfers calls to correct locationsResponsible for accurate tours Assisting in application status checksTransfers calls to correct locationsResponsible for accurate tours