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Albuquerque, Nm, Us

Provide strategic leadership and direction for administrative services and operations. Allocate resources to align with operational goals and advance strategic priorities. Oversee and supervise financial management services, human resources, strategic communications and marketing, facility management, information technologies, emergency preparedness, and assessment and evaluation. Ensure compliance with College and University policies.Supervise the Director of the Organization, Information & Learning Sciences (OILS) program, which offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees to individuals interested in improving the learning experiences of adults in organizations through the application of instructional practices and organizational technologies that advance individual, group, and organizational learning. Supervise the Director of the UNM Press, which produces scholarly books in the areas of fine arts, Western history, Latin American studies, literature, poetry, environmental studies, archaeology, anthropology, natural history, as well as books about New Mexico and the Southwest. Serve as the Associate Dean of Faculty and as the designated ‘Chair’ for the College, working with the UL&LS P&T chair, writing the promotion and tenure chair’s report, and communicating the results of the probationary faculty review; evaluating teaching loads; representing the College at meetings and trainings led by Provost’s Office and the Office of Academic Personnel, and communicating frequently with the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs; serving on the College Assessment Review Committee; and signing off on documents related to IRBs, research, and sabbaticals. Serve as the Faculty Relations Liaison, acting as a communications conduit between faculty and administration and answering questions about policies and procedures.

Supported student and faculty learning and research. Led and managed the daily activities of the Education & Engagement division of approximately 19 librarians and 35 staff serving in outreach, instruction, reference, access services, interlibrary loan, the web presence, and the Indigenous Nations Library Program. Served as a member of the Dean’s administrative team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of UL&LS strategies, goals, and policies. Set goals and objectives aligned with strategic priorities, ensured helpful library services in three libraries and online, and worked closely with faculty and students to provide them the most beneficial services and resources. Served as the designated ‘Chair’ for the College, working with the UL&LS P&T chair, writing the promotion and tenure chair’s report, and communicating the results of the probationary faculty review; evaluating teaching loads; representing the College at meetings and trainings led by Provost’s Office and the Office of Academic Personnel, and communicating frequently with the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs; serving on the CARC Committee; and signing off on documents related to IRBs, research, and Sabbaticals. Served as the Faculty Relations Liaison, acting as a communications conduit between faculty and administration and answering questions about policies and procedures. Served as subject liaison to the Department of Film & Digital Arts.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Led the College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences, which includes University Libraries, the Organization, Information & Learning Sciences program, and the University of New Mexico Press. Led the Dean’s Administrative Leadership Team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of UL&LS strategies, goals, and policies and the stewardship of resources. Administered all aspects of college operations, including budget, fundraising, personnel, facilities, communication, technology, assessment, emergency response (including COVID), and diversity, equity, and inclusion. UL&LS comprised 35 faculty and 85 staff.Oversaw University Libraries (UL), which supports students, faculty, staff, and our communities by providing expertise, instruction, services, spaces, and collections that advance scholarship, teaching, and intellectual discovery. The UL includes Access Services, the Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections, Collections, Digital Initiatives & Scholarly Communications, Discovery & Web Services, Instruction & Outreach, Research Data Services, and Technical Services.Oversaw the Organization, Information & Learning Sciences (OILS) program, which offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees to individuals interested in improving the learning experiences of adults in organizations through the application of instructional practices and organizational technologies that advance individual, group, and organizational learning.Oversaw the UNM Press, which ranks within the top third of publishing houses in the Association of University Presses. With over 1,200 titles currently in print, the Press enhances the scholarly reputation and worldwide visibility of the university, producing scholarly books in the areas of fine arts, Western history, Latin American studies, literature, poetry, environmental studies, archaeology, anthropology, and natural history, as well as books of general interest and significance for New Mexico and the Southwest.

Taught doctoral students advanced qualitative research. The seminar provided advanced practice with coding and analysis of qualitative data, as well as with communicating results visually and in a narrative. With Fran Wilkinson. The class was fully online in spring 2021 due to the pandemic.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Supported student and faculty learning and research. Led and managed the daily activities of the Public Services division of approximately 16 librarians and 35 staff serving in access services, outreach, instruction, reference, research data, collections, interlibrary loan, government information, maps, the web presence, and the Indigenous Nations Library Program. Added shared responsibilities for an additional 8 librarians and 18 staff in special collections, digital initiatives, and technical services while Senior Associate Dean Fran Wilkinson served as Interim Dean. Served as a member of the Dean’s Administrative Leadership Team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of UL&LS strategies, goals, and policies. Set goals and objectives aligned with strategic priorities, guided public relations, ensured helpful library services in three libraries and online, and worked closely with faculty and students to provide them the most beneficial services and resources. Served as Faculty Relations Liaison. Served as liaison to the Department of Film & Digital Arts.

College Of University Libraries & Learning Sciences

Support student and faculty learning and research. Lead and manage the daily activities of the Public Services division of approximately 20 librarians and 40 staff serving in access services, outreach, instruction, reference, research data, collections, interlibrary loan, government information, maps, the web presence, and the Indigenous Nations Library Program. Serve as a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council in the development, implementation, and evaluation of UL&LS strategies, goals, and policies. Set goals and objectives aligned with strategic priorities, guide public relations, ensure helpful public services in four libraries and online, and work closely with faculty and students to provide them the most beneficial services and resources. Serve as liaison to the Department of Cinematic Arts and the Interdisciplinary Film and Digital Media Program. Serve as a Faculty Mediator for the UNM Faculty Dispute Resolution program.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Taught doctoral students OILS 642: Leadership in Organizations. The seminar provided an overview of leadership theory and practice, covering a wide range of approaches and theories, ethics in leadership, change management, women and leadership, and culture and leadership that enabled students to develop an understanding and a personal philosophy of leadership. With Fran Wilkinson.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Taught doctoral students OILS 604: Qualitative Research. The seminar prepared students to conduct rigorous qualitative research with an emphasis on organizational learning and learning sciences. The course focused on research design, human subjects’ protection, problem definition, data collection, coding and data analysis, and communicating findings and included an exploration of the philosophical underpinnings and key elements of qualitative inquiry traditions. With Fran Wilkinson.

Taught doctoral students advanced qualitative research. The seminar provided advanced practice with coding and analysis of qualitative data, as well as with communicating results visually and in a narrative. With Fran Wilkinson.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Taught doctoral students OILS 604: Qualitative Research. The seminar prepared students to conduct rigorous qualitative research with an emphasis on organizational learning and learning sciences. The course focused on research design, human subjects’ protection, problem definition, data collection, coding and data analysis, and communicating findings and included an exploration of the philosophical underpinnings and key elements of qualitative inquiry traditions. With Fran Wilkinson.

Organization, Information, & Learning Sciences

Taught doctoral students OILS 642: Leadership in Organizations. The seminar provided an overview of leadership theory and practice, covering a wide range of approaches and theories, ethics in leadership, change management, women and leadership, and culture and leadership that enabled students to develop an understanding and a personal philosophy of leadership. With Fran Wilkinson.

Organization, Information, & Learning Sciences

Taught doctoral students OILS 604: Qualitative Research. The seminar prepared students to conduct rigorous qualitative research with an emphasis on organizational learning and learning sciences. The course focused on research design, human subjects’ protection, problem definition, data collection, coding and data analysis, and communicating findings and included an exploration of the philosophical underpinnings and key elements of qualitative inquiry traditions. With Fran Wilkinson.

Organization, Information, & Learning Sciences

Taught doctoral students OILS 642: Leadership in Organizations. The seminar provided an overview of leadership theory and practice, covering a wide range of approaches and theories, ethics in leadership, organizational change, women and leadership, and culture and leadership that enabled students to develop an understanding and a personal philosophy of leadership. With Fran Wilkinson.

College Of University Libraries & Learning Sciences

Supported student and faculty learning and research. Led and managed the daily activities of the Public Services division of approximately 20 librarians and 40 staff serving in access services, outreach, instruction, reference, research data, collections, interlibrary loan, government information, maps, and Latin American collections. Served as a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council in the development, implementation, and evaluation of UL&LS policies and goals. Set goals and objectives aligned with strategic priorities, guide public relations, ensured helpful public services in four libraries and online, and worked closely with faculty and students to provide them the most beneficial services and resources. Assessed user needs and library resources and services in order to make improvements. Continued to oversee UL&LS assessment efforts. In the interim, led the Science & Engineering Team and its outreach efforts, served as liaison to Biology, Chemistry, and Physics & Astronomy, and served at the Centennial Science & Engineering Library reference desk and the virtual reference desk. Served as liaison to the Department of Cinematic Arts. Served as a Faculty Mediator for the UNM Faculty Dispute Resolution program.

Organization, Information, & Learning Sciences

Taught doctoral students OILS 604: Qualitative Research. The seminar prepared students to conduct rigorous qualitative research with an emphasis on organizational learning and learning sciences. The course focused on research design, human subjects’ protection, problem definition, data collection, coding and data analysis, and communicating findings and included an exploration of the philosophical underpinnings and key elements of qualitative inquiry traditions. With Fran Wilkinson.

College Of University Libraries & Learning Sciences

Provided leadership for all areas of library instruction and learning practices. Supervised the Learning Services Coordinator. Provided guidance in the integration of instruction and learning into outreach services. Designed, managed, and assessed University Libraries information literacy program. Aligned learning outcomes with curricula and strategic plans. Sought partnerships and collaborated with faculty and staff in departments and programs. Oversaw assessment efforts. Guided the Assessment Working Group. Researched the library impact on student success. Analyzed and synthesized data to inform University Libraries decision-making. Conducted user needs assessment. Produced and assessed student learning outcomes for the library’s Organizational Learning and Instructional Technology (OLIT) degree programs. Led the Science & Engineering Team and its outreach efforts. Supervised four faculty. Participated in outreach activities. Served at the Centennial Science & Engineering Library combined service point. Served as liaison to the Department of Cinematic Arts and the Interdisciplinary Film and Digital Media Program. Served as a Faculty Mediator for the UNM Faculty Dispute Resolution program.

Facilitated planning, gathered and analyzed data to inform decisions, and served as project portfolio manager.

Designed, managed, and assessed University Libraries information literacy program.

College Of Education

I taught two courses in the Educational Media & Library Science department:EMLS 470/570: Automation in Libraries (Summer 2010)Taught students library technology. Included automation and other library systems, database and Internet searching techniques, and Web 2.0 applications. This was a fully asynchronous online course. Official course description read: To instruct teacher librarians in the basics of computer technology, circulation systems, databases and on-line internet searching.EMLS 425/525: Reference & Bibliography (Fall 2009)Taught students the fundamental theory and practice of reference and instruction services. Included ethics, customer service, the interview, resources, bibliography, instruction, and management. This was a mixed synchronous and asynchronous online course. Official course description read: Study of materials and methods for locating information in general works, encyclopedias, dictionaries, indexes, biographical works, media guides and other major tools in subject fields.

University Libraries

Library 120 - Introduction to Learning StrategiesIntroduction to Learning Strategies was designed to help students understand who they are as learners, students, and researchers. Students assessed their learning style and took a study strategies inventory. Students worked out systematic strategies for time and stress management, study skills, and test taking. Students developed library research skills in order to write a short research paper.

Responsible for all aspects of public services. Coordinated and participated in reference, instruction, and public relations. Set goals and objectives, made decisions, established policies and procedures, and proposed new initiatives as leader of a team. Developed, planned, implemented, monitored, and evaluated programs. Served on Library Management Team. Developed, maintained, and evaluated the reference collection and as library web manager, the library web pages. Served as liaison and selector for the Film Department.

Coordinated and participated in reference and library instruction activities. Staffed the reference desk. Instructed students, staff, and faculty on information literacy and library use. Created user aids. Conducted online searches. Compiled statistics for reference transactions and library instruction. Evaluated reference and library instruction services. Supervised temporary professional staff. Hired, trained, and supervised student reference assistants. Developed and weeded the reference collection.Served as liaison and selector for the Education, Romance Languages, and Film Departments, and the Cultural Studies Program. Met with faculty to communicate about library services and procedures, departmental acquisitions, and budget allocations. Collected and monitored purchase requests. Selected, weeded, and evaluated materials within each subject area.

Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Lambda ThetaDoctoral dissertation title: “The Academic Library Impact on Student Persistence.

Mls, Library Science

Activities and Societies: Beta Phi Mu

Bachelor’S Degree, Communication Studies

Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Concert Band, Unicamp