Colleen Bielitz, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

New Haven, Ct, Us

New Haven, Ct, Us

Provide leadership and direction in the guidance, development and implementation of strategic initiatives related to new and ongoing non-curricular initiatives, outreach, and external partnerships both locally and globally. Member of the President Leadership Council, Provost Council, Advancement Council and serve as the Provost’s designee.•September 2022 - Launched IMXR initiative at SCSU, bringing virtual and augmented reality into the classroom Web link https://go.southernct.edu/imxr/•February 2020 – Launched Project Blue @ SCSU a Blue Economy research, tech transfer and innovation hub in New Haven. Web link https://projectblue.southernct.edu/https://projectblue.southernct.edu•Launched Blockchain Academy within 6 months of hire. http://news.southernct.edu/2018/10/18/chipping-off-the-old-blockchain-scsu-launches-boot-camp-on-new-encryption-technology/•Founding member, partnering with the city of New Haven to create iHaven - an intercollegiate co-working space for student entrepreneurs https://www.healthhavenhub.com/ihaven•Launched Visiting Scholars and Early College initiatives connecting university with K-12 schools – created web portals for both projects http://more.southernct.edu/visiting-scholars/And https://www.southernct.edu/early-college

Aid leaders of higher education institutions in addressing strategic issues such as growth strategy, organizational effectiveness and funding, performance improvement, entrepreneurial thinking, branding, marketing, operational efficiency, partnerships, cost management and reduction.

Worcester, Massachusetts, Us

Instrumental in Becker College’s emergence as a premier provider of 21st century education that meets today’s global challenges. Develop and operationalize strategic relationships that drive revenue. Responsibilities: find new ways to leverage resources, create an entrepreneurial atmosphere, communicate the value of our work, and foster partnerships that lead to social, economic, and technological development. Design and implement innovative and comprehensive institutional advancement programs, including annual fund, corporate and foundation relations, major gifts and gift planning, endowment, capital campaigns, and marketing, alumni and constituent relations efforts. Build a pioneering, comprehensive advancement program. CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS•Created partnerships with the Massachusetts Business Roundtable and the New England Council to launch the first Yunus Social Business Centre in the United States•Generated a partnership with the College for Social Innovation•Responsible for developing partnerships with foundations•Launched Women’s Mentoring Program at the Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference (Reach Up and Out)PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT•Defined the new Center for Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship which led to a $1million dollar gift, the largest gift in the College’s history •Developed professional training programs for local school districts and corporate professional development •Created a Girl Gaming & Girl Hackathon programs •Developed two Master's DegreesINSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT•Team lead on Presidential Speaker Series exceeding target revenue goal by 41%•Led successful fundraising events exceeding sponsorship goals by ten percent •Collaborated with the President to become the first college or university in the country to mandate a 100 percent social impact strategy across its entire endowment, with a HIP (Human Impact + Profits) rating of greater than 50 percent on a scale of 0-100

Worcester, Massachusetts, Us

Member of the President’s cabinet also serving on various committees such as the Academic Planning Committee, Curriculum Committee, and Leadership Council. Responsibilities: Serve as the Chief Academic Officer for the Center for Accelerated and Professional Studies accountable for all matters related to academic leadership and administration including oversight of 13 academic programs, 71 faculty, 18 staff, enrollment of over 600 students and a $5 million budget. Balance enrollment and programming duties while working effectively with educational and community leaders to promote strong external relations. •Resurrected failing adult education division increasing enrollment year after year. This year’s (2015/2016) enrollment is the highest in the history of the college. The adult division is ahead of enrollment goal projections by three years.•Increased enrollment 14% for fall 2015/2016 over previous year's enrollment•Increased revenue by $500,000+ since 2011 year over year •Created proposal and awarded $5 million grant from Massachusetts Life Sciences Center in 2013•Awarded and Project Director for $582,620 Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) grant, September 2014•Awarded Davis Educational Foundation Grant of $125,000 for general education reform •Led marketing strategies which increased enrollments for 2013 winter intersession by 57% leading to the highest number ever•Launched college’s first fully online bachelor’s degree in Business Administration January 2015•Reconstructed enrollment practices leading to largest fall FTE – fall 2015, largest number of students identifying as students of color - fall 2014, largest accelerated graduating class - spring 2013, and largest summer session revenue to date •Created workforce development training programs and partnerships with corporate and non-profit organizations such as Fallon Community Health and the City of Worcester

Responsible for coordinating, evaluating, and designing admission, retention, and financial aid strategies to meet the net revenue needs of various institutions of higher learning.•Successfully led all clients to meet or exceed enrollment goals with 75% reporting record enrollments•Worked with institutional representatives to ensure that strategies and policies support institutional objectives with regard to student headcount, academic quality, and student diversity while meeting or exceeding net revenue objectives•Advised institutions on improving both recruiting effectiveness and institutional visibility in their local, regional, and national markets •Developed partnerships connecting traditional liberal arts colleges with accredited online institutions of higher learning•Created and implemented strategic positioning strategies and rebranding campaigns•Generated communications and social media marketing strategies to increase enrollment

Provided effective and inspiring leadership as well as stewardship by being actively involved in all areas of student services. Implemented and led a continuous quality improvement practice-focusing on systems/process improvement. Led a high performing team of regional and program directors to further develop best practices in teaching and learning. Implemented recruitment, training, and retention strategies. Results:• Created new enrollment process which enabled school to hit enrollment targets for the first time in three years. Brought enrollment to highest level of over 4,000 students across state of Pennsylvania, making it the largest virtual charter school in Eastern Pennsylvania among 13 competitors and second largest statewide.• Provided strategic leadership in managing internal operations and developed four regional territories which increased applications by 15%.• Created and led new employee training with emphasis on diversity and personal development.• Restructured departments allowing for smoother processes and greater collaboration. Within one year this enabled school to meet forecasted target enrollment and increased retention rates by 5%.• Improved the response-rates of marketing campaigns by highlighting specific target markets and areas of growth.• Led charter school professional development training for over 250 certified, highly qualified teachers with an emphasis on an creating an atmosphere of excellence.• Vital leadership role in the acquisition of Adequate Yearly Progress.

Coordinated, evaluated, and designed admission, retention, and financial aid strategies to meet the net revenue needs of various institutions of higher learning.Results:• Worked with institutional representatives to ensure that strategies and policies support institutional objectives with regard to student headcount, academic quality, and student diversity while meeting or exceeding net revenue objectives.• Advised institutions on improving both recruiting effectiveness and institutional visibility in their local, regional and national markets. • Developed partnerships connecting traditional liberal arts colleges with accredited online institutions of higher learning.• Successfully led all clients to meet or exceeded enrollment goals with 75% reporting record enrollments.

Radnor, Pa, Us

Responsible for Accelerated Degree Programs, Master Degree Programs, and other adult learning opportunities. Developed marketing plans and procedures that encouraged individuals to participate in accelerated, online, certificate, professional training, graduate, and other degree and non-degree programs. Established regional partnerships with corporate as well as not for profit communities. Results:• Initiated online learning and hybrid programs for Graduate Studies programs.• Created and managed corporate partnerships with companies such as United Parcel Service which increased both enrollment and revenue for the college by 15%.• Developed and coordinated training seminars and business workshops. Created content and agenda, orchestrated logistics, and facilitated training for local businesses. • Successfully lead efforts to transform strategic areas by creating new initiatives in marketing, response modeling, campaign value, forecasting and segmentation.• Led management team in developing solutions to improve quality of service which resulted in an increase in revenue.• Created, developed, and implemented on-campus events. • Provided academic advising and support services for adults enrolled in evening degree programs to ensure retention. Conducted transfer of credit evaluations. • Managed graduate students and staff working within Graduate and Professional Studies department with a focus on increasing customer service.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Education & Organizational Leadership

Master Of Science, Organization Leadership

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