Rob Pepper Email & Phone Number

Huntington, IN, US

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

I provide strategic leadership to the University's efforts to develop, expand and support University Partnerships. These partnerships are uniquely designed to support both the goals of the University and the Partners. I also provide oversight to The Bridge Center for Continuing Education, Messiah's organized efforts in the area of workforce development and.

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Reporting to the President and Provost, I provided strategic leadership to the School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS), including ongoing program development, financial planning and oversight of graduate enrollment. In addition, I led the University's initial work in University Partnerships with connections supporting traditional undergraduate.

Mechanicsburg, PA

As a member of the Provost Cabinet, I was the inaugural Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Professional Studies. Programs were offered in face to face, hybrid and online formats. I managed the day to day operations, assisted others in developing new programs and provided long-term financial and strategic planning. I supervised Program Directors.

Grantham, PA

I served as the first Program Director for the Graduate Programs in Business and Leadership. I worked with a team of others to develop a Graduate-Level Certificate in Leadership, a Graduate-Level Certificate in Management, an MA in Strategic Leadership, and a Master's in Business Admin (MBA). In addition, I also represented the program at regional events.

Mechanicsburg, PA

I was responsible for all aspects of the graduate programs, summer online courses and dual enrollment opportunities. This included financial strategic planning, educational models and curriculum development. I was charged with continually improving the current educational opportunities and developing new initiatives that were in alignment with the mission.

Grantham, PA

I continued to oversee graduate enrollment and reached an all-time high of 447 graduate students (and increase of over 200 students since 2011-12) and spearheaded efforts to successfully develop new systems to recruit high school students that are interested in dual enrollment opportunities at Messiah College.

Grantham, PA

I served as an Adjunct Professor in the Interdisciplinary Studies and Management and Business Undergraduate Departments and in the Graduate Program in Higher Education. Teaching was in addition to my full-time administrative role.I taught the following courses: First Year Seminar, Created and Called for Community, Strategic Management, Leadership.

Grantham, PA

I served as the first Director of Graduate Enrollment and Student Services. I was responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategic plan for graduate student recruitment and retention. During this time I exceeded the graduate student enrollment goals.

Grantham, PA

I advised the Student Activities Board and the Student Government Association. I also worked with others to plan and implement Welcome Week, Family Weekend and Little Sibs Weekend as well as Student Leadership training for over 250 students.

Grantham, PA

I provided oversight to the following: Student Activities, Student Union, Adventure Programs, Recreational Sports, Club Sports, Student Organizations, New Student Orientation, and Leadership Programming. In addition, I advised and mentored students who were in the Student Government Association.In addition, I was responsible for working with students.

Mechanicsburg, PA

In this role I championed a comprehensive program review of the new student orientation program. This review resulted in a Peer Leader Program (70-90 students yearly) that integrated new student orientation and leadership training. In addition, I was a key contributor to Messiah College instituting the Into the Streets day of community service for all.

I coordinated leadership-training opportunities for students, advised and provided primary direction and support for SGA and student organizations and coordinated the Master Calendar including approving all fund-raising and campus-wide events.

I administered the campus-wide housing assignments and selection process. In addition, I directed four townhouses, housing approximately 750 men and women and supervised and trained the 13 student para-professional staff that worked in the townhouses. Finally, I conducted disciplinary hearings and developed alcohol awareness programs in conjunction with.

Grantham, PA

Fry Apartments: co-ed townhouse living for 220 upper-class students (August 1993- May 1994)Witmer Residence, co-ed traditional hall housing for 280 students (August 1994- May 1996)I trained, recruited and mentored Resident Assistants, planned and implemented wellness based educational programs for residents, and facilitated interaction between faculty and.

Certificate: Institute For Management And Leadership In Education

Ph.D., Organizational Leadership

Research interests include Motivation to Lead, Leadership Development, and Mentoring and Leadership. Dissertation: The Impact of.

Master'S Degree, Counseling: College Student Development

Activities and Societies: Graduate Assistant: PA ACT 101 Coach/Counselor Graduate Assistant: Career Development Counselor/Assistant.

Ba, History: Social Studies Education

Activities and Societies: Student Government, Class Council, Men's Lacrosse ClubConducted student teaching at New Oxford School District