Gary Berg Email & Phone Number

Lanham, Maryland, United States

Non-Fiction BooksBerg, G.A. (2024). Transformative arts: Biological, digital, and everyday aestheticsBerg, G.A. (2022). A career in the arts: The complex career and learning needs of career professionals. New York, NY: Rowman & Littlefield.Berg, G.A. (2020). The rise of women in higher education: How, why, and what’s next. New York, NY: Rowman & Littlefield.Berg, G.A. & Venis, L. (co-editor). (2020). Accessibility and diversity in the 21st century university. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.Berg, G.A. & Grove, A. (co-editor). (2014). Social business: Theory, practice, and critical perspectives. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.Berg, G.A. (2010). Low-income students and the perpetuation of inequality: Higher education in America. Surrey, UK: Ashgate Publishing Group.Berg, G.A. (editor). (2009). Cases on online tutoring, mentoring and educational services: Practices and applications. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.Berg, G. A. (co-editor). (2009). The encyclopedia of distance learning. (4 volume set). Hershey, PA: Idea Group Reference. 2nd edition.Berg, G.A. (2005). Lessons from the edge: For-profit and non-traditional higher education in America. Westport, CT: Praeger/American Council on Education, Higher Education Series.Berg, G. A. (co-editor). (2005). The encyclopedia of distance learning. (4 volume set). Hershey, PA: Idea Group Reference. Berg, G. A. (2003). The knowledge medium: Designing effective computer-based educational learning environments. Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishing. Berg, G. A. (2002). Why distance learning? Administrative practices in American higher education. Westport, CT: Praeger/American Council on Education, Higher Education Series.Fiction:Short stories published in New Plains Review, REAL: Regarding Arts & Letters, Euphemism, Santa Fe Writer’s Project, Summerset Review, Burningword Literary Journal, Synchronized Chaos, Cheap Pop, Vending Machine Press, and Work Literary Magazine.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Provides high-level analysis for higher education institutions on contractual basis. Past contracts have concentrated on organizational structure, staffing, efficiency, market analysis, student recruitment, academic and administrative technology, as well as new academic program development, continuing education, and educational effectiveness for specific student populations. Additionally, projects have involved the development of institutional research interest groups, and the investigation of alternatives to the dissertation process. Retained for on-going consultation with leadership, and extensive written reporting.

In role of Associate Vice President, responsible for broad Academic Affairs and University-wide initiatives including leadership of international programs, outreach and pursuit of public-private collaborations, administration of satellite campus operations, graduate special session degree program administration, and special projects. In the role of the Dean of Extended University, chief administrative oversight of all aspects of self-supported academic programs including management of budget, personnel, facilities; new degree credit and non-credit program development; summer session; workforce development; distance learning; fundraising and grant seeking; and responsibility for meeting specific accreditation requirements.

Responsible for a complex $5.2 million, 15,000 annual enrollment Department of Extended Education program involving credit and non-credit courses, contract courses, distance learning, and Summer Session programs across the Western United States. Worked with a network of 22 satellite campuses providing administrative support, marketing, and programming. Directly supervised a full-time staff of six, as well as six part-time staff members. Responsible for oversight of all aspects of program development, marketing, accreditation and administration of continuing education programs at Chapman University.

Formerly California School Of Profession Psychology

Led the continuing education division of the largest autonomous graduate school of psychology in America. Developed, staffed, and marketed continuing education courses for mental health professionals at four different campuses in California including Alameda, Fresno, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Oversaw registration, accounting, and budgeting of an over 200/annual course program. Executive responsibility for both gaining and maintaining accreditation from professional mental health organizations (California Psychological Association & American Psychological Association) for continuing education program. Coordinated on-site execution of programs with campus staff liaisons and student aides.

Hollywood, Ca

Served as chief administrator of the continuing education program for a 10,000 member professional organization. Created and staffed workshops for professional film and television directors, assistant directors, and unit production managers. Negotiated with businesses for co-sponsored educational programs, product demonstrations and educational tours. Also was responsible for a film society with weekly screenings in a 500-seat theater, as well as high-profile special events and award ceremonies. Communicated with the various committees and councils of the professional association.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Contract employment advising on film and television scripts.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Film & Tv

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General