Kelli Rainey, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, Nc, Us

United States

Leading a multi-campus project to determine frameworks, tools, and models that will change how higher education institutions strategically and sustainably finance equitable student outcomes

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Provides specialized consultation for campuses eager to implement organizational strategies that ensure institutional vitality and works with campuses on strategic planning, accreditation preparation and assessment planning.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Provides strategic leadership to the Division of Academic and Student Support Services which is comprised of Undergraduate Admissions, Spiritual Life, Counseling, I Matter, Health Center, HealthPlex, Registrar, Residence Life, Student Leadership and Engagement, Library Services, IPAER (Institutional Planning, Assessment, Effectiveness and Research), and Information Technology.Conducts research, analyzes data and makes data driven decisions essential to student success and the achievement of institutional goals; evaluates and assesses programs with regard to the achievement of student learning outcomes; collaborates with units to identify, select and administer student development instruments and to establish appropriate services, programs and activities.Fosters and maintains a supportive student-centered atmosphere that is sensitive and responsive tostudents; ensures that the highest quality of customer service is provided to all clientele; and collaborates with the other business units to develop and maintain seamless procedures that link interdepartmental processes.Provides leadership and support for the University’s strategic planning activities, program reviews and data reporting functions for assessment of student learning and student retention efforts; facilitates the collection, aggregation and analysis of data and information required to develop and implement both division-wide and university-wide strategic planning.Works closely with the University to build and maintain institutional effectiveness and to deepen a culture of evidence.Coordinates accreditation activities for regional compliance.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Ensures compliance with regional accreditation requirements; notifies accrediting body of substantive changes; familiarizes faculty, staff, and students with accrediting policies and procedures; serves as a contact person for accreditation staff, maintains files of all accreditation materials

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Served as the chief administrative officer of the division and provides overall supervision and direction to the myriad of functions performed within the division which include Information Technology, Library Services, as well as Institutional Planning, Assessment, Effectiveness and Research; provided vision and direction for all aspects of the university’s technology resources and areas of operation; provided leadership and support for the University’s strategic planning activities, program reviews and data reporting functions for assessment of student learning and student retention efforts; provided leadership in budget planning and implementation for the programs, personnel and operations within the division

Implemented institutional-level assessment measures for strategic decision-making and enrollmentmanagement; participated in the development and implementation of standardized institutional policies; aided the organization in reporting and self-studies for regional accreditation and grants; provided in-house consulting to university administrators in the area of assessment and business process redesign; conducted research in support of strategic planning and institutional effectiveness; disseminated and interpreted research findings as well as institutional demographics to internal and external groups; performed institutional administrative research activities including compiling and reporting data of the university; designed and maintained databases to support planning and assessment; assisted with the development of an institutional data warehouse and performance scorecard for business intelligence; monitored trends and issues in higher education; supported teaching and learning effectiveness through research, analysis, reporting, review and evaluation of student enrollment, persistence, and retention data; directly supervised two staff members and others as assigned

Provided social, cultural and recreational programming for the student body; managed the business operations of the student union and a programming budget of approximately $60,000; oversaw the management of the Event and Room Reservation scheduling system; directly advised programming board and student government association; worked closely with student organizations and advisors to ensure awareness of University policies and procedures; conducted ongoing assessments of programs offered to the student body; created and implemented leadership development initiatives for emerging and involved student leaders; served on university committees; directly supervised three staff members

Assisted with advisement of the Campus Activities Board; developed and implemented special programs for the campus community; created and presented various leadership development initiatives to student leaders; researched, developed and executed assessment tools for the department; chaired or served as a member of various campus matrix teams; supervised two graduate assistants and assist in the development of their education within the field

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Higher Education And Organizational Change

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Applied Psychology, Emphasis In Industrial/Organizational Development

Activities and Societies: Graduate Assistant in the Department of University Activities

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Emphasis In Rhetoric