Melissa Curtis Email & Phone Number

Change for Good. Let me help you and your organization transform successfully and sustainably. I'll bring my expertise to meet your needs: leadership development, change management, enrollment management, organizational strategies, teaching, and faculty development. Consulting can take the form of public speaking and keynotes, meeting facilitation, small group transformation, and individual coaching. Certified coach in the Leadership Challenge and the LPI 360. Clients include Harford Community College, Montgomery College, SUNY Ulster, and the MACC Chief Student Affairs Officers.

Westminster, Md, Us

Returning to my "why" for college work -- learning and progress for every student. Teaching English composition to community college students. Face-to-face classes and online classes using the Canvas learning management system.

Columbia, Md, Us

Served as the college's lead student affairs officer, reporting to the President's Leadership Team. Collaborated with an amazing college team and colleagues on a culture of student success, launching the work of "HCC Forward". Expanded a safe and welcoming campus environment for a diverse student body as students returned to the face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning experience. Grew enrollment and increased retention among diverse student groups.

Austin, Tx, Us

Leads enrollment team to meet Chancellor's priorities for equitable access and success.Oversees district-wide division of 190+ staff: Recruiting, Admissions, Enrollment Services, Orientation, Entry Advising, Financial Aid, Veterans Affairs, Graduation, and Student Affairs Virtual One Stop. Member of Pathways Implementation Team to initiate and sustain ACC's Guided Pathways transformation. Implements innovative technology for enrollment success, e.g., Ad Astra for course scheduling, Salesforce CRM, Workday ERP/SIS, Ocelot AI ChatBot, and Campus Logic for Financial Aid solutions.Partners with community-based organizations and Chamber of Commerce to support under-resourced and under-served learners, and to improve college access and success across Central Texas.Led ACC's Emergency Aid program via the Emergency Aid Lab and successfully distributed more than $30 million in federal CARES funding during Covid19 pandemic.Oversaw unprecedented growth in African American and Hispanic applications and enrollments, and related increases in retention and completion.

Austin, Tx, Us

Responsible for student services at ACC's beautiful Eastview Campus. Oversight of student rights and responsibilities and campus student conduct. Supervised advisors, faculty counselors, and student accessibility services (disability services).Implemented behavioral intervention teams (CARES) for student mental health and case management. Partnered with instruction, campus facilities, emergency management, ACC police, admissions and records, and financial aid. Directed College Connection program to improve college transitions directly after high school and led region in college preparatory course planning.

Austin, Tx, Us

Directed award-winning college access program: assisted high school seniors with college applications, financial aid planning, college readiness assessment, and advising.Partnered with 26 independent school districts in the ACC service area to increase college readiness and college access. Led statewide and national training on the program for colleges and communities interested in implementing College Connection and increasing direct-to-college rates in their region.

Austin, Tx, Us

Developed training for ACC faculty, including workshops on brain-based learning, servant leadership, and classroom assessment techniques (CATs). Coordinated faculty mentor and sabbatical programs.Developed online onboarding program for new adjunct faculty.

Killeen, Tx, Us

Online teaching of Composition 1301 to CTC students, many of whom were enlisted soldiers.

Austin, Tx, Us

Editor of online newsletter "Hook'em Up," specializing in community college and higher education best practices. Researched and wrote content for national interest among community college practitioners. Conducted podcast interviews with community college leaders.Supported implementation of annual NISOD conference.

Killeen, Tx, Us

Full-time English professor, teaching British Literature, World Literature, Creative Writing, Composition I and II, Technical Writing, and Developmental Writing. Active in course development, textbook selection and consultation, and professional development. Active in Faculty Senate and reaffirmation of accreditation.

Ph.D., Education Administration--Community College Leadership Program

M.F.A., Fiction Writing, Narrative, English Studies, Literature

Independent B.A., Oral Tradition In African And American Literature