Mary E. Clark, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Oakland, California, United States

Support the director in the development and implementation of the experiential treks program. Work includes but is not limited to the development the learning and engagement programming for first year students, global scholars, and Mills legacy students totaling approximately 800 students to participate in experiential learning opportunities. Work includes the incorporation of CAS standards and student development theory as a foundation for learning, development, career exploration, and to… Show more Support the director in the development and implementation of the experiential treks program. Work includes but is not limited to the development the learning and engagement programming for first year students, global scholars, and Mills legacy students totaling approximately 800 students to participate in experiential learning opportunities. Work includes the incorporation of CAS standards and student development theory as a foundation for learning, development, career exploration, and to expose students to out of classroom learning that seeks to connect students to co-ops, internships, and/or externships. Show less

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Reporting to the President & CEO, the CD&IO had oversight of the human resources department and had cross-departmental influence over the entire organization. This position played critical role in fulfilling the Center's mission to be diverse, inclusive, accessible, and equitable, both internally and externally.-- Recruited to serve as inaugural Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, charged with developing a diversity, equity, and inclusion program focused on the engagement and education of… Show more Reporting to the President & CEO, the CD&IO had oversight of the human resources department and had cross-departmental influence over the entire organization. This position played critical role in fulfilling the Center's mission to be diverse, inclusive, accessible, and equitable, both internally and externally.-- Recruited to serve as inaugural Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, charged with developing a diversity, equity, and inclusion program focused on the engagement and education of students.-- Established the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Culture, including human resources, payroll & benefits, and learning & development, with a focus on centralizing efforts as the foundation for internal & external diversity, inclusion, access, and equity. -- Formulated and analyzed processes to address the organization’s evolution related to its current strategic plan, business model, recruitment and retention, and actionable commitment to diversity, inclusion, access, and equity.-- Designed and implemented a comprehensive arts access plan that engaged diverse populations who were underrepresented within arts administration and patronage. -- Increased arts access participation by 200% within a 4-month period.-- Spearheaded outreach efforts, including the engagement and participation of 20 local diverse organizations and agencies within an 8-month period.-- Introduced specific sustainable initiatives to support the cultivation of organizational culture, including the DIAE learning library, restructured performance evaluation process, monthly newsletter, enhanced recruitment and retention strategies, and the development of a work option initiative that sought to create an effective work culture that allowed staff to work remote, hybrid, and flextime schedules.-- Restructured and oversaw the protocol and reporting system that allowed staff to submit suggestions for organizational improvement and report incidents or acts of bias or discrimination. Show less

Nashville Metropolitan Area

-- Developed and implemented a comprehensive DEI program for student engagement and education as the first Chief Diversity Officer for students, and provided administrative oversight for a protocol and reporting system for incidents of bias or discrimination. -- Advised the Dean of Students on complaints with no definitive remedy and made recommendations for resolution.-- Provided guidance and support to students who were victims of bias and discriminationrelated to diversity… Show more -- Developed and implemented a comprehensive DEI program for student engagement and education as the first Chief Diversity Officer for students, and provided administrative oversight for a protocol and reporting system for incidents of bias or discrimination. -- Advised the Dean of Students on complaints with no definitive remedy and made recommendations for resolution.-- Provided guidance and support to students who were victims of bias and discriminationrelated to diversity, inclusion and equity. Show less

Nashville Metropolitan Area

Bridges to Belmont is a college access and success scholarship program for yearly cohorts of 34 diverse, first generation and/or low socio-economic status students. - Overhaul infrastructure and transform the scholarship into a holistic academic access and support program including recruitment, college transition support, and persistence- Initiate and implement college access and exposure programming for area high school students- Oversee and manage an operational budget of… Show more Bridges to Belmont is a college access and success scholarship program for yearly cohorts of 34 diverse, first generation and/or low socio-economic status students. - Overhaul infrastructure and transform the scholarship into a holistic academic access and support program including recruitment, college transition support, and persistence- Initiate and implement college access and exposure programming for area high school students- Oversee and manage an operational budget of $129,000, with indirect budget oversight and management of a current scholarship budget of approximately $4.83 million- Supervise, mentor, and train a team of two professional staff, two graduate assistants, and up to 8 tutors- Results:o Improved scholar retention rate by 60% o Increased the percentage of semester Dean’s List scholars by 90%o Secured $10.5 million dollars in program scholarship endowments and grants Show less

Nashville Metropolitan Area

The Office of Multicultural Learning & Experience is responsible for campus community engagement through programming/activities that seek to raise student, faculty, and staff member intercultural awareness.- Founding director, serving as primary institutional developer, facilitator, and influencer as it relates to the University diversity and inclusion initiative, “Belmont State of Mind”- Develop a yearly calendar of innovative programming to address the sustainable cultivation of… Show more The Office of Multicultural Learning & Experience is responsible for campus community engagement through programming/activities that seek to raise student, faculty, and staff member intercultural awareness.- Founding director, serving as primary institutional developer, facilitator, and influencer as it relates to the University diversity and inclusion initiative, “Belmont State of Mind”- Develop a yearly calendar of innovative programming to address the sustainable cultivation of dispositions towards openness and inclusivity with specific attention given to communication and understanding within multicultural settings and frameworks- Build and implement comprehensive diversity and inclusion training for more than 600 student leaders on an annual basis. Show less

Huntington, West Virginia, United States

- Provided impactful program implementation, creativity, and strategic planning for various pipeline, access, and success initiatives for the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and School of Pharmacy under the direction of the Assistant Dean for Diversity

Huntington, West Virginia Area

- Made key contributions in developing and implementing institutional diversity initiative that increased the engagement and participation of the campus and community, including acquisition of several state grants to improve leadership, access and success for underrepresented students

South Charleston, West Virginia, United States

- Served the Graduate School of Education & Professional Development (GSEPD) as the primary resource for diversity, inclusion, and multi-cultural competencies

Huntington, West Virginia, United States

- Served as a consultant for Marshall University's Division of Multicultural Affairs. Duties include but are not limited to programming; project development; creation and implementation of division DVD; creation and development of division newsletter as well as other forms of communique; development of the multicultural competency certficate that will be granted through MU's graduate school.

Greater St. Louis

- As the University 101: Enhancing First Year Success primary instructor responsibilities the oversight and direction of 1 section of this 1-credit, 14 week, course including class preparation and in-class facilitation.

Greater St. Louis

Develop and oversee the academic support services for approximately 300 Saint Louis University student-athletes.

Huntington, West Virginia, United States

Duties included but were not limited to; coordinating and implementing various academic development and enhancement services within the program; to fulfill and maintain academic goals – graduation & eligibility. Supervised and trained a professional staff of a counselor, learning specialist, an administrative secretary, graduate student staff of 11 and 35 undergraduate student tutors.

Greater Milwaukee

-- Coordinated and maintained programs for the Marquette University Athletics Office of Academic Support & Student Programs. -- Specific duties included but were not limited to: o Academic advising responsibilities included providing guidance, and assistance to all student- athletes, but specifically responsible for women's basketball, women's tennis, men's & women's track, men's & women's cross country and men's golf regarding course selection and progress towards degree completion… Show more -- Coordinated and maintained programs for the Marquette University Athletics Office of Academic Support & Student Programs. -- Specific duties included but were not limited to: o Academic advising responsibilities included providing guidance, and assistance to all student- athletes, but specifically responsible for women's basketball, women's tennis, men's & women's track, men's & women's cross country and men's golf regarding course selection and progress towards degree completion. o Management of the tutorial program for the entire student-athlete population, which entailed hiring the tutorial staff, scheduling appointments and refining the tutorial program structure and policies. o Providing leadership in the capacity of adviser for the student athlete activity counci Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Dissertation: “An analysis of historically black Greek letter organizations at predominately white campuses”

Master Of Arts - Ma, Guidance & Counseling

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi Emphasis in Higher Education

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Emphasis in Public Relations Minor degree in Retail Management