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Milwaukee, Wi, Us

United States

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

Assist the Dean in overseeing academic initiatives, instructional budgets, special projects, grants, and student/personnel issues; in support of student retention and success. Recruit, orient, mentor and provide for the ongoing development and evaluation of faculty and support professionals and subsequent individual development plans in keeping with MPTC culture, workplace principles and Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) procedures. Supervise classes to ensure quality of curriculum, course design and delivery, adequate supplies and equipment and enforcement of safety processes and procedures for all students and staff. Ensure that industry safety requirements are current. Respond to student and instructor concerns and issues, develop and implement solutions and make recommendations to the Dean when appropriate. Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources for the instructional programs. Utilize a program review process to make data-informed decisions in order to maximize student retention and success. Manage curriculum and make sure that it is relevant, current, consistent and congruent with appropriate WTCS standards and is developed using input from advisory committees and other employer partners as appropriate.Provide input to the Dean in the development and implementation of course, certificate, diploma and degree program modifications, and the investigation and implementation of new certificate, diploma and degree program offerings.Ensure that health and program requirements as well as faculty licensures/credentials are current and procedures are followed for all students and staff.Develop, implement and manage enrollment processes in certificate, diploma, and degree programs to improve student access, effectiveness and efficiency of room scheduling, course scheduling and assignment of faculty workload. Develop course schedules and faculty workload assignments for full-time and adjunct faculty.

Milwaukee, Wi

Purdue University Global formerly Kaplan UniversityOversight of campus operations: community relations, compliance, business strategies and market expansion, focus on quality delivery of educational services and instruction to positively impact student graduation outcomes. Significant accountability for managing a large budget P & L, enrollment management and external employer relations to increase student census.Develop, implement and monitor university policies and procedures to effectively increase student engagement and experience. Oversee the Career Services, Academic Advising, Admissions, and Finance departments to ensure exemplary customer service, and appropriate staffing levels are maintain based on departmental and student need. Develop plans of action to improve programmatic success outcomes, retention, and student engagement across multiple programs for the university. Manage the academic advising model from orientation to graduation. Including monitoring of individual and group advising sessions, workshops, oversight of phone/email correspondence, and tracking of at risk students as identified by various reporting measures.Recruitment of advising and instructional staff, navigation of the onboarding process, initial and ongoing training, and professional development of full and part-time staff in alignment with accreditation and internal and external audit requirements.

Gather and analyze data on student retention and program attrition to develop and implement student retention strategies. Assist with faculty scheduling and hiring, student problem resolution, implementing new or revised policies and procedures, and student orientation and advising. Conduct regular curriculum implementation meetings with faculty and recommends improvements in curriculum design. Serve as a subject matter expert for students, instructional staff and advisory committees regarding academic curriculum and technical information in the field of Criminal Justice. Coordinate with Associate Dean to conduct instructor conferences and professional development sessions. Collaborate with Corporate Curriculum and Academic Affairs management to implement new program curricula. Oversee training, development and performance of faculty. Screen, interview and make recommendations for hiring potential instructors. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, community agencies, and contracted agencies within the field of criminal justice.Adjunct Instructor June 2006- June 2010Taught material from approved curriculum and develop daily lesson plans to include instructional aids. Participated in school retention initiatives by providing regular, accurate, and timely feedback to students and the school concerning academics, behavior, attendance, etc. Motivated students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process. Maintained expertise in subject area and recommends improvements in curriculum design.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Directed and managed the continual operation of two 24-hour care residential units (30 bed capacity) with programming geared to Type-2 juvenile clients on stayed orders to corrections and mental health diagnosis. Ensured fiscal viability of program, as well as, integrity and quality of programs and services to clients through quality improvement, accreditation (COA), licensing (HFS 52) and internal monitoring processes according to state statutes and rules.Monitored and continuously improve program services resulting in increased program performance, client satisfaction and achievement of contracted and agency-established program outcomes.Planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated program initiatives to ensure compliance with agency mission, vision, policy and procedure. Cultivated and maintained relationship with community/contractual partners including but not limited to WrapAround Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Juvenile Probation, and Children’s Court Center. Prepared detailed and accurate operational and statistical reports in a timely and accurate manner.Evaluated and mediate clients, parents, and providers concerns and complaints.Reviewed and evaluate records, activity logs, and other data relating to costs, work schedules, equipment, and program operations to meet operating objectives.

Administered GEAR UP and Safe and Sound Programs in accordance with the Milwaukee Public Schools program standards and Safe and Sound DCFS rules and regulations, including staffing, equipment, supplies, curriculum, and volunteers. Fiscal management of departmental accounts totaling in excess of $100,000 and maintaining accurate records and reports in compliance with GEAR UP, MPS, DFCS, and YMCA policies and procedures. Established and managed a quarterly budget forecast and an annual budget based on expected revenue. Coordinated and staffed additional teen programming, such as, Teen Camp, Girls Night Out, Youth in Government, Teen Achievers, One-on-One Mentoring, Open Recreation Programs, and Teen Safe Place Programs for students in the targeted middle schools and high schools. Served as a member of the Cultural Competence and Teen Cabinet evaluating program effectiveness. Ensured that written crisis communication plan and media policy and practices are in place and are reviewed at staff meetings quarterly.

Conducted all Workforce Investment Act (WIA) registration requirements in a timely manner and maintain accurate case files for a minimum of 50 clients. Worked with youths and adults who have barriers to employment including correctional histories and lack of education. Conducted career and educational competency assessments for all participants. Worked in partnership with private sector employers to increase student work-based learning experiences through jobs, internships, and job shadowing, coordinate student career development activities, including developing individual employment and educational plans. Achieved a 95% placement rate for caseload. Reviewed and scored submitted Request for Proposals and Services. Monitored the provision of support and enrichment services including academic and personal development courses by contracted service providers. Maintained appropriate records relative to client contacts and service delivery.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Public Service- Administration Of Justice

Master Of Science (M.S.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Ba, Criminology/Sociology

Activities and Societies: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.