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I am a higher education executive leader with over a decade of experience fostering student success, building inclusive communities, and driving institutional excellence. I’ve developed academic programs from the ground up, secured multi-million-dollar donations, and led institutions through transformative growth, all while managing people and enhancing operational effectiveness.LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC VISIONI align visionary thinking with practical execution, ensuring initiatives support the mission and deliver results. My leadership fosters collaboration and empowers teams, creating a foundation for sustainable growth.HOLISTIC EDUCATION AND STUDENT SUCCESSWith a background in engineering and a commitment to the liberal arts, I bridge technical expertise with holistic education. I prioritize the well-being of students, faculty, and the community, improving lives through targeted academic initiatives and curriculum development.INSTITUTIONAL GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITYFocusing on strategic financial planning and resource management, I have driven sustainable institutional growth. My work enhances reputational standing and capacity, aligning resources with long-term goals.COMMUNITY AND PARTNERSHIP ENGAGEMENTCollaboration is key in my approach, as I actively engage with external partners, industry leaders, and community stakeholders. Building strong, mutually beneficial relationships drives institutional success and student outcomes.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS♦ Launched nationally recognized academic programs such as the DesignSpine program, positioning the institution as a leader in interdisciplinary design education.♦ Secured over $10M in donations to support institutional growth, academic programs, and professorships, significantly enhancing capacity and sustainability.♦ Directed institutions through transformative phases, including expanding facilities, increasing research output by 95%, and achieving successful ABET accreditation for multiple programs.HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERTISE♦ Executive Leadership♦ Strategic Visioning♦ Institutional Advancement♦ Fundraising and Development♦ Academic Administration♦ Financial Planning♦ Change Management♦ Collaborative Governance♦ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)♦ Stakeholder Engagement♦ Community and Board Relations♦ Team Building♦ Talent Development♦ Accreditation Leadership♦ Student Success Initiatives♦ Industry Partnership DevelopmentIf you are committed to higher education, institutional growth, and creating environments where students and communities thrive, let's connect.
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Dean, Engineering And SciencesPurdue University NorthwestHolliston, Ma, Us
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ProfessorMerrimack College Jul 2022 - PresentNorth Andover, Ma, Us -
Founding Dean, School Of Engineering And Computational SciencesMerrimack College Jul 2023 - Jun 2024North Andover, Ma, UsPROGRAM DEVELOPMENTLed the creation and approval of new degree programs, including a B.S. in Construction Management, a B.S. in Information Technology, a B.S. in Electromechanical Engineering, and an M.S. in Information Technology, scheduled to launch between Fall 2024 and 2025, aligning curriculum with emerging industry demands.SECURED STRATEGIC FUNDINGObtained a multi-million-dollar endowment for professorships and research initiatives, significantly enhancing the School's academic excellence and long-term financial sustainability.EXPANDED AND OPTIMIZED INFRASTRUCTUREIncreased the School's facilities from 10k to 33k square feet and developed a master plan for an additional 30k square feet to support growing academic and research activities.ENHANCED STUDENT RETENTION AND SUCCESSRevitalized the M.S. in Computer Science program, improving student retention rates from 55% to 88% through strategic curriculum updates and personalized support services.IMPLEMENTED INNOVATIVE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGLaunched the ECS Experience, an immersive program commencing Fall 2024, integrating real-world projects and industry partnerships to provide students with practical skills and hands-on experience bridging academic concepts and professional practice.ELEVATED RESEARCH PROFILETransformed the civil and mechanical engineering graduate programs into research-intensive tracks, attracting top-tier talent and positioning the institution for elevated research classification and competitiveness in securing national grants.STRENGTHENED ACADEMIC CAPACITYRecruited nine distinguished faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year, advancing the College's strategic objective of achieving R2 research status by 2032.
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Dean, School Of Science And EngineeringMerrimack College Jul 2022 - Jun 2023North Andover, Ma, UsSTRATEGIC PLANNING FOR RESEARCH ADVANCEMENTLed the execution of a strategic plan to position the School for R2 research institution status, driving the School's evolution towards enhanced research capabilities and national recognition.INDUSTRY AND ACADEMIC INTEGRATIONEstablished and expanded partnerships with a School Board of Advisors, integrating industry leaders into the academic framework to ensure program relevance in a rapidly evolving job market.INTRODUCTION OF HONORS COURSESEstablished the School's first honors courses, elevating academic rigor and providing high-achieving students with opportunities for deeper, more challenging engagement in their education.FINANCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTManaged and optimized a $9.3M budget, strategically allocating resources across operating costs and personnel expenses to support academic excellence, research initiatives, and infrastructure growth.BOOSTED SCHOLARSHIP PRODUCTIVITYSuccessfully increased the School's scholarship productivity by 95%, with faculty securing more that $1M in grants, significantly enhancing research output and contributions to academic and industry knowledge bases ABET ACCREDITATION LEADERSHIPSpearheaded ABET accreditation efforts, ensuring the continued accreditation of all engineering programs, underscoring the School's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of engineering education.ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP TEAMServe as part of the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs team, contributing to strategic decision-making and institutional governance at the highest level.
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Founding Dean And Professor, School Of EngineeringWentworth Institute Of Technology Jul 2020 - Jun 2022Boston, Ma, UsFOSTERING COLLABORATIVE CULTURETransformed the School into a collaborative environment where faculty and staff worked together toward institutional improvement and shared success.STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTManaged a $10.3M budget, optimizing resources for operational efficiency, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Achieved $1.07M in savings during AY20-21, mitigating COVID-19's financial impact.INVESTING IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTReallocated $60k to enhance faculty and staff development, fostering team growth and expertise.ABET ACCREDITATION LEADERSHIPCo-developed the initial self-study report for ABET accreditation of the Biological Engineering program, ensuring compliance and securing accreditation.DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STRATEGYFormulated and executed a strategic DEI plan, enhancing faculty and student diversity and promoting a more inclusive campus culture.LAUNCHING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMSDeveloped a transfer-friendly first-year engineering program and launched four new graduate programs in civil, computer, electrical, and environmental engineering, aligning with industry needs and driving enrollment growth.COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENTSpearheaded interdisciplinary projects and partnerships, strengthening the institution's role in the local economy and enhancing community impact.ENHANCING FACULTY MORALEMaintained high faculty morale during the pandemic, reflected in a 4.6/5 satisfaction rating, showcasing strong leadership.GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCYIntroduced a new governance structure to streamline decision-making and improve efficiency.ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP TEAMServe as part of the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs team, contributing to strategic decision-making and institutional governance. -
Founding Director Of Engineering Programs And Associate Dean, Shaheen School Of Arts & ScienceUniversity Of Indianapolis May 2016 - May 2020Indianapolis, In, UsDESIGNSPINE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTCreated the DesignSpine program, positioning UIndy as a leader in interdisciplinary design education and closing the skills gap in engineering.ACCREDITATION LEADERSHIPAuthored ABET reports for industrial, mechanical, and software engineering programs, leading to successful accreditation and affirming the School’s educational quality.HLC ACCREDITATION AND PROGRAM APPROVALCollaborated with the Associate Provost to secure Higher Learning Commission approval for new engineering programs, ensuring compliance and program integrity.STRATEGIC FUNDRAISING AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENTSecured a $5M donation to expand engineering programs and oversaw a $4M budget, securing a 172% increase for sustained growth.STRATEGIC VISIONING AND FACULTY ALIGNMENTLed a strategic visioning process that achieved unanimous faculty buy-in, aligning the School's direction with faculty expertise.FACULTY LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENTSupervised 22 full-time and part-time faculty members and four staff, fostering a cohesive academic environment and aligning the School’s direction with faculty expertise.COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENTEngaged with 52 local companies, increasing program visibility and establishing the Engineering Industrial Advisory Board to align the curriculum with industry needs.LABORATORY AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTSecured equipment and space, enhancing the School's engineering labs and research capabilities.RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION STRATEGIESCollaborated with admissions and marketing to develop recruitment strategies, contributing to the School’s growth.INTERDISCIPLINARY AND INCLUSIVE ACADEMIC CULTUREFostered an interdisciplinary academic culture, resulting in collaborative scholarly activities and curriculum development.TEACHER-SCHOLAR MODELChampioned the teacher-scholar model, resulting in 23 peer-reviewed journal articles and 20 conference proceedings. -
Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Indianapolis May 2016 - May 2020Indianapolis, In, UsFACULTY WORKSHOP LEADERSHIPOrganized and led faculty workshops on assessment and evaluation in preparation for ABET accreditation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and readiness.INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATIONFostered a collaborative environment across disciplines, resulting in significant scholarly output and curriculum development with partnerships in Business, Occupational Therapy, Education, and STEM.INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNINGPromoted and enhanced active, project-based learning methodologies, enriching student engagement and creating impactful learning experiences.
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Associate ProfessorBradley University Aug 2015 - May 2016Peoria, Illinois, UsSTUDENT RECRUITMENT AND ENROLLMENT GROWTHLed student recruitment efforts, driving the growth of engineering programs and contributing to the institution’s strategic enrollment goals and long-term success.FACULTY SUPPORT AND CAPSTONE COURSE LEADERSHIPAssisted newly hired engineering faculty in designing laboratory experiments and spearheaded a three-semester senior design capstone course, fostering hands-on learning experiences.TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCE LEADERSHIPLed the administrative committee of the technology task force, developing new campus technology policies and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.STUDENT ADVISING AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENTAdvised 75% of departmental students, developed class schedules, and managed the laboratory budget, ensuring optimal student support and resource allocation.PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IMPLEMENTATIONImplemented project-based learning strategies in various courses, enriching student learning experiences and fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. -
Assistant ProfessorBradley University Aug 2009 - Jul 2015Peoria, Illinois, UsACCREDITATION LEADERSHIPCollaborated as a co-author in crafting the ABET Self-Study report, leading to the department's successful renewal of ABET accreditation.TEACHING EXCELLENCEAwarded the University-wide Caterpillar Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching, recognizing commitment to fostering student success and academic excellence.CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTEnhanced the embedded systems course curriculum, significantly improving students' technical capabilities and elevating the quality of senior capstone projects.FACILITIES ADVOCACY AND DESIGNAdvocated for departmental laboratory spaces and collaborated with consultants to determine initial requirements and design construction layouts, enhancing the learning environment for students.DEPARTMENT PROMOTION AND RECRUITMENTCoordinated visit days, conducted department facility tours, and held personalized meetings with prospective students and parents, effectively promoting the department and its programs.ASSESSMENT INNOVATIONImplemented automated electronic rubrics for grading senior project deliverables, streamlining assessment processes, and improving efficiency.CURRICULUM REDESIGN AND ALIGNMENTLed the redesign of the electrical engineering curriculum, aligning it with evolving industry standards and institutional priorities, ensuring Bradley's competitive edge in STEM education and responsiveness to market demands.CAMPUS LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACYParticipated in numerous search committees, demonstrating widespread respect among university constituents. Represented the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology as a University Senator, advocating for student and faculty interests.
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InstructorBradley University Aug 2002 - Aug 2009Peoria, Illinois, UsCURRICULUM UPDATES AND APPROVALSUpdated course descriptions to reflect current topics and secured approvals from various committees, including the University Senate, ensuring curriculum relevance and compliance.
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Graduate Teaching AssistantBradley University Aug 2000 - Aug 2002Peoria, Illinois, Us
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Graduate Research AssistantUniversity Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign Aug 2006 - Aug 2009Champaign, Il, Us -
Graduate Teaching AssistantUniversity Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign Aug 2006 - Aug 2008Champaign, Il, Us
José R. Sánchez Education Details
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University Of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignElectrical Engineering -
Bradley UniversityElectrical Engineering
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Bradley UniversityElectrical Engineering
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José R. Sánchez works for Purdue University Northwest
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José R. Sánchez's current role is Dean, Engineering and Sciences.
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José R. Sánchez attended University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Bradley University, Bradley University.
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