Arrita W. Summers, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Dickson, Tennessee, United States

The Senior Advisor: CTE Innovation and Learning provides new faculty development, faculty professional development, and identifying new professional development opportunities for career and technical education faculty at the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology and Tennessee Community Colleges.

Dickson, Tennessee, United States

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Leadership Development provides leadership for developingand refining current leadership and training programs for administrators and faculty; researching and identifying new professional development opportunities; demonstrating knowledge of curriculum development for professional development and instructional delivery.

Dickson, TN And Clarksville, TN

Serves as the chief administrative officer providing executive leadership to ensure the Tennessee Board of Regents and the TCAT System missions are fulfilled in the TCAT Dickson service area. Ultimately, developing a workforce in the career and technical trades for both adults and secondary students is the priority of this position. To accomplish the goals.

TCAT Crump

As the chief administrative officer, with responsibility for all aspects of the institution, the director is responsible for ensuring the the institutional mission of workforce development is achieved. Communication with area employers, schools, and the community ensures services provided are meeting the needs of the region.

Nashville, TN

• Delegated authority for the development of the institution in the areas of operation and administration of 23 programs of study; an est. fall 2011 Full Time Equivalency (FTE) of 1,030 students; 63 full-time employees.
• Served key role in hosting a tour for Bill and Melinda Gates to demonstrate TTCN success in improving student retention and graduation rates, October 2010.
• Generated and developed the initial contact that resulted in TTCN receiving a $622,358 TN-DOL contract, with a second year renewal, to provide Adult Education (GED prep/adult literacy), English Speakers of Other.
• As the Accreditation Liaison Officer to the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, led the 2010 reaffirmation process that resulted in a report with no findings, no recommendations, and two.
• Coordinated the inaugural class of National Technical Honor Society, 2010-2011.

Clarksville, TN

• Provided support to faculty in recruiting students and ensuring current students were aware of additional opportunities. (10/06-12/09)
• During first year, increased part-time/supplemental enrollments by 42% and increased preparatory enrollment by 8.5%.
• Promoted programs to potential students, worked to increase retention, developed placement plans. Leadership of the extension campus under the supervision of the center Director. (11/07-12/09)
• Provided administrative support, leadership, and supervision to 23 faculty and staff members at the extension campus.
• Provided oversight of Student Services, Financial Aid, Program Management, and Faculty.
• Assured administration that the campus facility was secure, safe, and healthy for students and staff, and that the campus climate was conducive to effective learning.

Dickson, TN

• Provided instruction to (20) students, year-round, in preparation for TN Board of Cosmetology Licensure. Demonstrated a proven record of excellent pass rates on exam.
• Served students and maintaining current knowledge of the profession to ensure graduates were prepared for their career including adults and dual enrollment students.
• Taught classes six hours daily, five days per week in theory, labs, and practicum in all aspects of Cosmetology. Courses included Sciences (Bacteriology, A&P, Chemistry, Electricity); Human Relations (Worker.
• Taught Cosmetology Instructor program via theory classes and practicum in preparation of the Board of Cosmetology Instructor Exam. Courses included Basics of Teaching; Lesson Planning; Student Motivation; Instructional.
• Increased enrollment of Cosmetology Program from a one class program to serving as the department chair of a two-class program with an extensive waiting list for enrollment.
• Monitored student progress through grading and evaluation; maintained student records and entered data into student management system; submitted reports internally to administration, as well as externally to the TN.

Ed.D., Administration And Supervision

B.S., Management And Organizational Development

Activities and Societies: Gamma Beta Phi Society

Ed.S., Administration And Supervision

M.Ed., Administration And Supervision

A.A.S., General Technology

Certificate, Instructor Training