Experience

Colorado Community College System

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Concurrent Enrollment

  • Oct 2017 - Present

• Director of Concurrent Enrollment Initiatives

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  • Build successful relationships with CCCS colleges and secondary partners • Work with Colorado Department of Education and Department of Higher Education• Develop an understanding of and address/reduce the barriers that exist in concurrent enrollment• Cultivate enrollment strategies to increase concurrent enrollment opportunities for students in general education courses and CTE pathways• Address the equity and access gap in concurrent enrollment for underserved populations• Develop strategies to improve student preparedness and success• Develop strategies to increase matriculation rates of concurrent enrollment students• Contribute to concurrent enrollment policy & legislation in Colorado and within CCCS• Lead a Concurrent Enrollment Taskforce and CCCS Concurrent Enrollment Workgroup



Community College of Aurora

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

  • Aug 2015 - Oct 2017

  Serve as CTE director, exploring and developing new CTE certificate programs as well as expanding current cohort-model programs based on industry demands and VE-135 data- Write and submit new program approvals in collaboration with department chairs using O*Net and Department of Labor information- Develop and nurture strategic partnerships in all area high schools in order to grow concurrent enrollment opportunities and encourage matriculation- Create strategic and guided pathways in the high schools and on the college campus to decrease time to completion while ensuring rigor- Work in close collaboration with student services personnel to recruit, enroll, retain and graduate students- Approve qualified faculty based on credentials and work experience- Work closely with current faculty, attending faculty & advisory board meetings, as well as serving on faculty hiring committees- Oversee concurrent enrollment personnel ensuring rigor and educational content of course syllabi- Coordinate Carl Perkins grant processes and procedures- Monitor all CTE credentialing components, ensuring compliance- Manage Student Achievement Coaching team in developing success initiatives designed to encourage retention and completion- Investigate new grant opportunities to advance the mission of the college- Supervise four campus administrative assistants, evaluating performance, mediating conflicts, and encouraging professional development- Serve on committees such as the Institutional Research Advisory Board & Higher Learning Commission Review



Arapahoe Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director of Concurrent Enrollment

  • Nov 2010 - Aug 2015

  Serve as the College’s primary liaison for concurrent enrollment programs. Maintain strong relations with school district leadership, including district superintendents and principals. Identify new concurrent enrollment program opportunities. Facilitate opportunities for expanded college prep and college level courses for middle and high school students with special emphasis on underserved and first-generation students. Supervise concurrent enrollment staff. Initiate and negotiate concurrent enrollment contracts. Coordinate professional development opportunities including the faculty orientation for the Concurrent Enrollment program. Oversee planning and execution of concurrent enrollment budget. Direct and evaluate program assessment data. Collaborate with recruitment and marketing staff to develop retention initiatives for Concurrent Enrollment students continuing at ACC after graduation. Interpret and implement legislation (such as CEPA) as it impacts concurrent enrollment programs.Represent ACC with individuals and groups from the community, community college system, and the State to promote understanding of concurrent enrollment. Serve on internal committees and oversees the Concurrent Enrollment Advisory Committee.

• Director of TRiO Educational Talent Search

  • Jul 2008 - Nov 2010

  - Hired, supervised and evaluated staff, providing positive leadership and innovative recruitment, retention, and advising techniques - Developed and maintained relationships with target school personnel, community agencies and other educational programs- Recruited, retained and advised first-generation, low-income underrepresented middle, high school and nontraditional students in areas such as course selection and concurrent enrollment options- Planned and executed a variety of special events and workshops- Advised, enrolled, and maintained communication with nontraditional students reentering the postsecondary educational system - Created and administered Career Exploration workshops, Self-Esteem clinics, Student Success seminars, and Financial Aid information sessions- Marketed the TRIO ETS program to all stakeholders- Followed government-mandated guidelines and prepared reports to the Department of Education, using data collected- Developed and monitored budget and student database- Participated in the life of the ACC Campus via committees and volunteerism



University of Maine at Presque Isle

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Director TRiO Upward Bound

  • Nov 2003 - Jul 2008

  - Advised and encouraged students on academic choices, educational issues, as well as social and emotional matters- Worked closely with families, high school personnel, university faculty and community agencies to solicit support and donations- Developed, coordinated, and executed a variety of events and activities such as student retreats, success workshops, career planning symposiums, senior retreats, etc.- Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated full-time academic counselors, as well as summer teachers and residential staff for summer program- Developed and executed recruiting plan to meet participant numbers - Organized summer curriculum based on SAT and ACT preparation- Taught Success in High School and Postsecondary Education course - Managed tutoring component and supervised tutoring staff- Assisted with budget development and data management