Senior Advisor, Student Affairs and Interim Director, Learning Commons

• May 2020 - Present

Interim Director- Learning Commons, Student Affairs

Special Projects Advisor, prior Interim Dean, Education Consultant

• Mar 2018 - May 2020

Specializing in evidence based approaches that identify,refine and action strategic plans in order to meet institutional, executive and individual goals.

Gambling Support-Provincial

• Aug 2018 - Sep 2020

Activating systemic change management strategies Activating systemic change management strategies

Curriculum Developer

• Dec 2019 - May 2020

Director of Student Advising

• Mar 2011 - Mar 2018

A strategic thinker who can facilitate dialogue, build consensus and develop synergies with a broad range of constituencies in order to achieve common goals. Comprehensive services to 9K+ students while managing administration of the Undergraduate Student Office (UGSO), overseeing operations for the University Transition Program (UTRAN) and Aboriginal Student Achievement Program-Student Services. Implemented change management tactics to improve organizational effectiveness, particularly in strategic enrollment, quality assurance systems, student service models, workforce planning, and crisis / threat assessment. Delivered portfolio feedback to staff, helping them meet the demands of internationalization. Oversaw curriculum and training development; led workshops to promote safe workplaces and self-reflective practices. Chaired and co-chaired on governance committees. Acquired 2.4K new student contacts in only nine months and raised retention by 2.5% through thorough workflow analysis and improvement. Secured 200 student contacts by conceptualizing new early alert processes and procedures. Significantly contributed to an increase in overall UTRAN student grades by 5% by evaluating and revitalizing the UTRAN program. Boosted team abilities to meet student service demands and drive performance output by over 5% through assessment of the Aboriginal Student Services and introduction of new models. Developed curriculum for Strategies for Academic Success emphasizing cognition, self-reflexivity, and skill development for academic success. Initiated a new program, Academic Recovery that effectively utilized the principles of ‘self-directed behavior change’ to guide students at risk of failing to achieve scholastic goals. Show less

Regional Manager/Counselor/Coordinator/Instructor

• Nov 2000 - Feb 2011

Providing comprehensive educational opportunities across the province of Saskatchewan in Adult Basic Education, Trades, Technical, Undergraduate and Graduate programming. Managed administrative operations across four campuses, which included supervising numerous regional counseling units. Developed change management plans that enhanced organizational effectiveness of enrollment, resulting in increased programming and student registration. Introduced, organized, and promoted multiple scholarship programs to support local students. Collaborated with various post-secondary institutions, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders to encourage greater program diversity. Facilitated the integration of regional staff after a merger, encouraging team development and student service planning by spearheading a region-wide student services unit. Grew business contacts 100% by organizing and executing business events and trade shows targeting essential skills for employment and workplace success, which facilitated networking and relationship building while showcasing local stores and services. Pioneered a safe campus campaign to eliminate violence among staff and students. Improved classroom management as well as student retention through the creation and presentation of training programs for instructors. Show less

Recognition of Prior Learning Provincial Project Manager-Secondment

• 2006 - 2008

Integral in motivating staff to expand their understanding and participation in the recognition of prior learning framework. Mentored employees, motivating them to engage in portfolio development and skills programming with stakeholders. Worked with local employers to create competency profiles that could assess the skills of potential employees. Designed web-based resources to expand the college's visibility. ¨ Improved student confidence entering the workforce by adding numerous portfolio activities into the established curriculum with Great Plains College. ¨ Promoted understanding and use of RPL while increasing the capacity of colleges to participate in RPL by executing a system eco-scan to ascertain system capacity and resource development. Show less