Dennis Camacho

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Director of Academic Success @ North Shore Community College
United States
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About Dennis Camacho

HIGHER EDUCATION LEADER: Academic and Student Affairs leader who thrives in moments of transformation, collaboratively driving academic and operational excellence through a lens of DEIJA at public and private higher education institutions serving undergraduate and graduate students from all walks of life. Deep expertise in urban higher education, diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and accessibilIty (DEIJA), and both traditional and non-traditional learners and settings.Nimble, flexible head of higher education trusted to lead functions such as Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs, Accreditations, Academic Support, Academic Advisement, First-year Experience, Diversity and Inclusion, Crisis Management, Community Standards, Health and Wellness, Commuter Services, Student Leadership and Engagement, and Residence Life.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS ● Digital Transformation: Led a rapid, successful shift to digital learning (COVID) as well as other digital initiatives.● Reorganization & Change Management: Created a centralized academic support division across three campuses; creation of two new student engagement departments, digital transformation and many other strategic improvements.● Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Accessibility (DEIJA) Alignment: Infused DEIJA throughout undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs that met contemporary accreditation standards; Oversaw university-wide committees and major programs to create inclusive higher education environments; drove student engagement models and cultural diversity initiatives.● Budget & Staff Leadership: Managed budgets in excess of $1.5 million. Led fundraising and capital budget campaigns. Supervised divisional and departmental units of 100+ staff and faculty.● Long-Range Strategic Planning: Created future-ready, multi-year strategic planning processes and assessment plans included in University Board and accreditation reports. Oversaw facility planning, renovation, and management.

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North Shore Community College

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Director of Academic Success
United States
Dennis Camacho Work Experience Details
  • North Shore Community College
    Director Of Academic Success
    North Shore Community College
    United States
  • Endicott College
    Assistant Dean, Head Of The Division Of Organizational Leadership, School Of Education
    Endicott College Sep 2021 - Present
    Beverly, Massachusetts, United States
    •Advise and oversee Masters and Doctoral students in Organizational Behavior and Learning, Higher Education, and Educational Leadership programs•Create new PhD and Graduate educational leadership programs•Collaborate with the Graduate Recruitment staff on the application, enrollment and financial aid process for prospective students including referrals and assistance with scholarship opportunities •Develop and maintains online course content and materials for online graduate programs, in accordance with departmental needs and in keeping with School standards•Infuse DEIB throughout Masters and Doctoral program curriculums•Employ a variety of assessment tools and strategies for 100% of courses taught•Develop annual Divisional strategic goals that align with the College's and School of Education’s strategic plans•Contribute to the College through service to the School of Education and beyond through work on two or more committees annually•Recruit, hire, train and evaluate Divisional full time and adjunct Faculty•Collaborate monthly with the Dean of Education to identify and coach students at risk for not continuing or failing out of a course or program•Share resources with advisees for academic success at the beginning of each course start•Ensure coursework prepares students to meet DESE requirements for licensure•Work with licensure team and the FBE Team to ensure compliance for field-based experiences •Sustain an 80% retention and graduation rates among advisees•Supervise students in successfully navigating the IRB submission process with 100% success•Collaborate with the Dean of Education to hire, supervise, train and evaluate 100% of graduate advisors•Teach at least two courses a year at the master’s or doctoral level in two or more School of Education areas
  • Credo - Higher Education Consulting
    Affiliate Consultant
    Credo - Higher Education Consulting Aug 2017 - Present
    Various Campus Sites; Main Offices In Whitsett, Nc & De Pere, Wi
    CREDO Higher Education Consulting Group, Whitsett, NC & De Pere, WI August 2017 – presentCredo is a comprehensive higher education consulting firm that specializes in working with private colleges and universities. We have partnered with presidents and cabinet members around the country, garnering unprecedented access to and trust with independent higher education leadership. ● Participate in short and/or long term project-based engagements that may include: campus-wide assessments, content-specific workshops, research, the development of strategic planning documents, and/or strategic advising and coaching.● Actively engaged consultant across higher education (e.g. enrollment, student life/student success, retention, marketing, strategic planning, advancement, etc.), leading the establishment of best/next practices on the college campus. ● Conduct focus group and individual interviews to collect data used to determine gaps to student success and design recommended college-wide strategies to improve student retention.
  • Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology
    Dean Of Academic Affairs - Chief Academic Affairs Officer
    Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
    Boston
    The organization conducted layoffs at various levels due to the Pandemic.● Led the college’s rapid transition into online learning, which included digital learning design, systems integration, faculty training, curriculum adaptation, and creation/alignment of online student support services. Designed a data-informed annual Retention Planning process for all academic departments.• Served on the President’s Administrative Council – PAC working closely with Enrollment and Financial Aid staff● Created & cultivated strategic industry partnerships via program-based Industry Advisory Boards.● Worked with the Dean of Students to assess, strategize and enhance major student retention and success models.● Managed the operating budget for the Division of Academic Affairs and oversaw budgets for all academic departments.● Empowered faculty to develop and enhance their instruction delivery through professional development and innovative educational asynchronous technology such as Canvas, Dropout Detective, Zoom and MS Teams to enhance student success and retention.● Fostered a strong relationship with Student Affairs Staff to enhance academic support services, student engagement, and the delivery of basic needs such as mental health resources, housing and food.● Collaborated with the Office of Career Services to incorporate internships & other workplace education into the curriculum and ensure streamlined accessibility to students.● Partnered with the Dean of Enrollment on curriculum-informed enrollment strategies and staff training, student academic readiness criteria, admissions marketing materials and open houses.
  • Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
    Dean Of The Center For Academic Success And Enrichment - Case
    Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences Oct 2015 - Jul 2017
    Boston, Ma
    Resigned due to changes in corporate direction; Position ultimately eliminated.● Oversaw long-term expansion and centralization of academic support services now known as the Center for Academic Success and Enrichment – C.A.S.E. throughout the university serving undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students.● Divisional representative on the NEASC Standard 6 sub-committee and during the 10-year Accreditation visit.● Managed all staff hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation for 23 staff and faculty in Division.● Lead the C.A.S.E., provided staff guidance and administrative decision-making during the centralization including the increased awareness of student needs, Title IX, Diversity & Inclusion issues and use of technology to maximize efficiency of workload management across all three campuses.● Served as budget manager for extensive divisional budget, including preparation of annual budget requisitions, and effective allocation of funds. Conducted measurable strategic planning that aligned with university’s strategic plan.● Collaborated with offices of Student Affairs, Admissions, Registrar, Student Financial Services and Academic departments to enhance operations such as add-drop & pre-registration periods and student success coaching.● Coordinated thought leadership meetings and events including a revamped annual summer retreat to raise awareness of best practices in Advisement, FERPA, HIPAA, Title IX, Diversity & Inclusion and Veteran Affairs.● Created the area’s University Learning Network which includes Tutoring Programs for all campuses with over 200 Peer Mentors/Tutors, Writing Center-Boston, Math and Physics Center-Boston, Supplemental Instruction-Boston, work in collaboration with English Language Resource Center (ELRC) and new Professional Level Tutoring Program.
  • Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
    Associate Dean, Academic Resource Center
    Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences Sep 2014 - Sep 2015
    Promoted internally after one year to Dean of the area across all three regional campuses.● Managed all Academic Resource Center (ARC) - Boston staff inclusive hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of a team of 15 full-time staff on the Boston campus.● Provided expertise and leadership when implementing student surveys and evaluation tools that supported retention. ● Oversaw the department’s budget, including preparation of annual budgeting and effective allocation of funds. ● Published current information on academic programs, policies, and procedures to the Boston campus.● Introduced data analysis and assessment tools for ARC-Boston staff to enhance student retention initiatives for domestic and international students.● Collaborated with offices of Registrar and Student Financial Services to administer ARC-Boston operations during add-drop and registration weeks.● Coordinated implementation of Academic Standing policies and procedures and supervised counseling and advising.
  • Newbury College
    Director Of Commuter Student Outreach And First Year Programs
    Newbury College Aug 2011 - Jul 2014
    Brookline, Ma
    Department eliminated along with several other positions due to low enrollment and college closed in 2019.● Initiated Office of Commuter Student Outreach and First Year Programs by hiring faculty and student staff, overseeing operational budgets totaling over $80,000, implementing assessment tools. Advised Commuter Council, First Year Class Council and established a first-year National Honor Society to address needs of growing student population.● Collaborated with Dean of Student Affairs in the creation of diversity and inclusion initiatives, department’s operational budget, job descriptions for faculty, student staff and or community relations initiatives. Participated in Safe Zone Training for professional staff members who were allies to campuses LGBTQ community. Provided academic advisement for students with language barriers, co-established Latino Heritage Month Committee and re-established the Multicultural Student Organization to address equity and inclusion issues.● Developed adjudication policies/procedures and chaired student academic integrity mediation meetings. ● Managed college’s First Year and Orientation programs for students and family members, including annual academic calendars, First Year Seminar curriculum creation and faculty training for 17 First Year Seminar sections. Led the presence of our Orientation Leaders Team at NODA regional conference. Hired/trained a team of 16 Orientation Leaders.● Established commuter student engagement program that included student staff, governing policies, student discount program, student incentives and educational programming.● Coordinated creation of branding plan for commuter student initiatives to include a new logo and promotional materials.● Managed digital communications including e-mail and social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Google sites and college’s e-mail system. Designed website for First Year Programs with revenue generating opportunities.
  • Nassau University Medical Center
    Director, Graduate Medical Education Temporary Position
    Nassau University Medical Center Oct 2010 - Apr 2011
    Temporary position eliminated as a result of the 2008 financial crisis.● Managed graduate medical education affiliations for all 18 programs serving resident and medical students.● Managed Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) and five sub-committees such as Program Directors, Chief Residents, Resident Council, Affiliations and Accreditation committees.● Facilitated tracking of medical residents placed on remediation/probation, and led disciplinary reviews.● Coordinated National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and resident application processes and provided guidance to Program Directors, Program Coordinators, and medical students.● Served as departmental liaison for educational technology platform Krasnoff Quality Management Institute (KQMI) and primary contact with Designated Institutional Official (DIO) regarding graduate medical education programs.● Launched intensive five month educational series on quality management in medical field for approximately 166 residents of all program year levels conducted by KQMI.● Managed three Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education ACGME Residency Review Committee Accreditation Site Visits and two Internal Reviews.● Managed Department's Annual Development Lecture Series including lectures in Evidence Based Medicine.● Oversaw implementation of Tegrity lecture capture series in newly renovated Amphitheater.
  • John Jay College (Cuny)
    Director Of Student Activities
    John Jay College (Cuny) Jul 2009 - Jun 2010
    Not the right fit.● Led daily operations of Office of Student Activities for diverse commuter population of 15,000 students which included supervision of four professional, two graduate and ten undergraduate staff members, operational and student club budgets more than $260,000, major event planning, implementation of assessment tools, and the first staff retreat.Camacho pg. 4Director of Student Activities, continued● Mentored Student Government Association and all aspects of activity for 42 clubs and eighteen club offices, SGA elections, budget allocation/requisition process for a budget of over $119,000 and Student Leadership Retreat.● Partnered with Dean of Students with judicial policies and 26 hearings, creation of policies to address risk management and professional staff job descriptions to raise accountability for staff members as it pertains to student conduct.● Initiated an incentivized student recognition awards program which encouraged achievements in scholarship, leadership development, contributions to campus community and civic engagement. ● Designed the department’s first Policies and Procedures Handbook and oversaw revamping of office’s website to increase departmental transparency. Chaired Division’s Student Life Handbook and Professional Development Committees.● Led Orientation, Welcome Week, Latino Heritage Month, African American Month and Commencement activities.● Accelerated college-wide Urban Male Initiative geared towards the retention of African American Male students
  • New York Institute Of Technology
    Director Of Student Activities
    New York Institute Of Technology Aug 2006 - Jul 2009
    Recruited to a larger organization.Brought in to build out the entire Student Activities and engagement program to increase student retention. Hired the team, revamped all activities and associations, built bridges with academic departments, and transformed student facilities. Formalized programming, drove international student integration, implemented DE&I programs, oversaw student conduct matters, and led budgeting for student affairs and programs.● Launched Office of Student Activities, including hiring its first Assistant Director of Student Activities, overseeing all budgets ($200,000+), implementing assessment tools and advising Student Government Association, Student Programming Association and Chronicle student journal to address needs of growing student population.● Created a multi-year diversity (DE&I) strategy. Initiated Latino Heritage Month, African American History and Asian American History Month Celebrations, Women’s Her-story Programming, Domestic Violence Awareness Programming as well as Chinese Student Organization programming.● Established a Fraternity & Sorority Life system including recruitment of founding members for men and women’s groups of diverse backgrounds, organizational selection process, staff training, governing policies and educational programming.● Led all aspects of the student activities physical environment including a $75,000 commuter lounge renovation project, student organization offices, student lockers, game room and dining services program.● Formalized adjudication policies/procedures and chaired over 375 student conduct judicial hearings. ● Assisted Dean of Campus Life with budget allocations for Long Island and Manhattan campuses, budget augmentation proposals, hiring professional staff, off-campus housing, campus diversity initiatives and community relations initiatives. ● Led Student Life audit, review and improvements as part of the Middle States 10 Year Review Accreditation Process.
  • Hofstra University
    Assistant Director Of Student Activities
    Hofstra University Aug 2001 - Aug 2006
    Accepted a promotion at another institution.● Led the daily operations and all aspects of Fraternity and Sorority life including budgets, staff members, governing councils, thirty-seven recognized chapters, honor societies, membership recruitment/intake, and judicial affairs.● Implemented DE&I strategy while also addressing significant risk management to the University. Initiated Greek Life Task Force, Greek Advisory Board, Off Campus Relations Committee, Emerging Greek Leaders Program, Rho Lambda National Honor Society Chapter, Chapter of the Year Points System and registration process for accountability. ● Oversaw the creation of a dynamic student engagement space - a $70,000 renovation project to enhance facilities.● Participated in over 1500 student judicial hearings at all levels as member of Administrative Judicial Committee.● Chaired Domestic Violence Awareness Week, Administrative Selection Committee, Latino Heritage Month Committee, and African American History Month Committee.● Leveraged data and reporting to understand student trends and advocate for policy changes and investments. ● Assisted with institution’s Middle States 10 Year Review accreditation process and planned leadership retreats.

Dennis Camacho Skills

Student Affairs Higher Education Public Speaking Student Leadership Residence Life Community Outreach Student Engagement Higher Education Administration Leadership Academic Advising Event Planning Greek Life Staff Development First Year Experience Program Development Student Development Student Activities Organizational Development Contract Negotiation Time Management Fundraising Professional Staff Supervision Strategic Planning Compliance And Ethics Diversity Services Curriculum Design Department Budget Management Higher Education Leadership College Teaching Leadership Development Student Conduct Student Programming Department Budgeting Employee Training Orientation Programs Curriculum Development Conflict Resolution Academia Technology Needs Analysis Student Recruiting Program Evaluation Retention Programs University Mathematics Education Generating Non Tuition Revenue Grant Writing Student Financial Aid Job Search Strategies Diversity Training Adult Education

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