Dr. Marilyn Willis Email & Phone Number

Augusta, Ga 30906

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Augusta, Ga

Educate, train, and advise students in Business Office Technology programs (various certificates, diplomas, associate degrees; Teach administrative office management, office procedures (workplace environment, ethics, creative and critical thinking, teamwork, customer service, cultural diversity, and handling meetings and travel arrangements, and processing mail), accounting, keyboarding, computer applications, machine transcription, word processing, medical secretarial courses (medical terminology, anatomy, medical office procedures, and medical transcription), and business mathematics; Proficient in the following software: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Front Page, MS PowerPoint, Outlook Express, MS Publisher, Blackboard, Pipeline, ANGEL Learning; Proficient in the use of the following equipment: IBM/IBM Compatible Computers, printers, copiers, scantron machines, scanners, fax machines, and digital cameras; Develops and maintains instructor guides, test banks, other instructional materials (curriculum, course syllabus, lesson plans, evaluation, activities, etc.), and resources; Utilizes blackboard in instructional delivery for web-enhanced and online courses; Provides job placement and follow-up to students; and Serves as advisor for the administrative office professional student organization

Implemented prescribed administration policies in all activities; Organized and implemented recruitment programs and activities; Assisted with admissions counseling, registration, testing, and processing of applicants; Participated in community activities; Assisted in preparing a quarterly schedule of classes; Developed and implemented recruitment and continuing education marketing plans; and Supervised all evening program operations, student orientations, testing needs, student acceptance, admission (regular programs and special needs and refers students to adult literacy classes).

Augusta, Georgia

Supervised and managed 90+ employees, including: program chair, secretary, clerical staff, teachers, and GED testing staff (recruited, hired and orientated personnel), analyzed and provided staff development, monitored performance, and conducted evaluations. Counseled and advised faculty on classroom management, curriculum development, and on state and local policies and procedures. Also, I supervised all classroom, staff and volunteers; Serviced a 5-county area and increased enrollment from 2350 more than 4300 students in less than three years; Managed an annual budget of over $1.1 million; Administered adult education programs: basic literacy, adult basic education, GED preparation, English Literacy, Civics Education/Citizenship, workplace programs and certified literate community programs; Developed and implemented program marketing plan to include recruitment of students, obtaining facilities for new class sites, and facilitated communications with other service providers; Managed fiscal resources (identified financial resources, conducted needs analysis, budget analyzes, managed internal accounts, and reconciled expenditures); Administered student support services (provided orientation, counseling, ADA accommodations, student recognitions, and GED Testing); Administered instructional services (recruited and enrolled students, implemented student assessment, supervised instructional activities, implemented state curriculum, and provided instructional materials and equipment); Secured and coordinated community resources (identified and contacted resources, provide for community needs, negotiated and implemented agreements); Performed research activities for developing and maintaining statistical data, prepared monthly, quarterly and annual reports, and created databases for various projects; Wrote grants to secure program funding; and Worked with Fort Gordon Youth Academy to provide adult literacy classes and GED Testing.

School Of Advanced Studies -- Certified Advanced Facilitator - Online

Served as lead faculty chair for the College of Arts and Sciences, facilitator within the college, and served as an instructional model for other faculty members; Assisted in the development and review of curriculum; Mentored new faculty members; maintain strong relationships with faculty members and administrative staff; Participated in and contributes to new faculty certification; Assisted in conducting audits, class visits and peer reviews; Conducted meetings and facilitated discussions on improving instruction, curriculum concerns, and sharing best practices. Facilitated and mentored doctoral students in School of Advanced Studies Online Programs.

Augusta Campus

Educate, and train master-level graduate students in instructional technology; Counseled and advised students on time management, and goal setting; Teach the following courses: Advanced Multimedia Production, Distance Learning Strategies, and Computer-Based Instructional Strategies; Utilizes blackboard in instructional delivery for web-enhanced courses; Proficient in the use of the following software: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Front Page, Outlook, Outlook Express, MS Publisher, MS Digital Image Suite, TrainerSoft, and Blackboard; Use the following equipment for classroom delivery: IBM/IBM Compatible Computers, printers, copiers, digital cameras, and web cameras; Develops and maintains instructional materials (curriculum, course syllabus, lesson plans, activities, etc.), assessment instruments (online surveys and tests), and other pertinent resources.

Ed.S. & Ed.D., Business Education

Activities and Societies: --Delta Pi Epsilon, Beta Delta Chapter, National Honorary Graduate in Business Education, 1996 --Kappa Delta Pi.

M.Ed., Business Education

Majored in Business Education

B. S., Majored In Accounting, Minored In Quantitative Analysis

Activities and Societies: Majorette in Marching Band-3yrs, played flute in Concert Band-3yrs, National Honor Society, Pre-Alumni.

Diploma

Activities and Societies: Head Majorette in Marching Band, played flute in Concert Band, National Honor Society, Forensic Club