Michael Fitzpatrick Email & Phone Number

Served as the President & CEO of the Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce. Responsible for all aspects of comprehensive strategic planning, finances, community & Board relations, & programmatic activities: (a) promoting business development, entrepreneurship, & community leadership engagement; (b) recruiting new businesses, friends, & sponsors; (c) transforming climate, culture, & tourism; (d) diversifying Trolley adventures, WaterFest festivities, & Farmers Market offerings; & (e)… Show more Served as the President & CEO of the Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce. Responsible for all aspects of comprehensive strategic planning, finances, community & Board relations, & programmatic activities: (a) promoting business development, entrepreneurship, & community leadership engagement; (b) recruiting new businesses, friends, & sponsors; (c) transforming climate, culture, & tourism; (d) diversifying Trolley adventures, WaterFest festivities, & Farmers Market offerings; & (e) cultivating economic vitality equating to $90,000+ in expansion fundraising initiatives, $13,000+ in in-kind sponsorships, & $18,600+ in external fund raising. (Budget: $200,000) Show less

Pratt Community College

Serve as the Vice President of Instruction at Pratt Community College. Responsible for all aspects of programmatic initiatives: (a) supervision of faculty, courses, programs, & budgets within each Division; (b) develop budgets, course schedules, & faculty workloads; (c) mentor Directors, Division, & Department Chairs in developing, reviewing, & modifying courses & programs; (d) recruiting, hiring, developing, & evaluating faculty/staff; (e) manages special projects as directed by the President;… Show more Serve as the Vice President of Instruction at Pratt Community College. Responsible for all aspects of programmatic initiatives: (a) supervision of faculty, courses, programs, & budgets within each Division; (b) develop budgets, course schedules, & faculty workloads; (c) mentor Directors, Division, & Department Chairs in developing, reviewing, & modifying courses & programs; (d) recruiting, hiring, developing, & evaluating faculty/staff; (e) manages special projects as directed by the President; (f) assure compliance with accrediting agencies, provisions of the PHEA Master Contract, & out-of-state regulations; (g) coordinate all payroll & personnel actions with the Personnel Director; (h) chairing councils & committees; (i) establishing external collaborative partnerships; & (j) overseeing & supervising Directors of Allied Health, Library, Nursing, EPT, & IDM, Department Chairs, Administrative Assistants, & eSports & Rodeo Coaches. Show less

Sioux City, Ia

Serve as the Dean of the Graduate Program in Education for the College. Responsible for all aspects of programmatic initiatives including: (a) strategic planning & accreditation reaffirmation; (b) financial & budget management; (c) recruiting, hiring, developing, & evaluating faculty/staff; (d) assessing student learning outcomes & curriculum development; (e) gaining state & institutional approval for new programs, endorsements, strands, & courses; (f) conducting market analysis; (g) building… Show more Serve as the Dean of the Graduate Program in Education for the College. Responsible for all aspects of programmatic initiatives including: (a) strategic planning & accreditation reaffirmation; (b) financial & budget management; (c) recruiting, hiring, developing, & evaluating faculty/staff; (d) assessing student learning outcomes & curriculum development; (e) gaining state & institutional approval for new programs, endorsements, strands, & courses; (f) conducting market analysis; (g) building external collaborative partnerships; (h) monitoring student admission, retention, attrition, & completion rates; (i) enrollment & growth management; (j) addressing academic support services & student disciplinary issues; (k) coordinating academic schedules & course rotations; (l) chairing graduate committees; & (m) overseeing & supervising Faculty, Lead & Field Coordinators, Recommending Official, Program Analyst, & Project Managers. Show less

Ph.D., Special Education, Minor: Teaching & Multicultural Education Leadership

Activities and Societies: 2004-2005: Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year. Nominated by Dr. Earle Knowlton at the University of Kansas.

Ed.S, Special Education Technology

Activities and Societies: Pi Lambda Theta

Ms.Ed., Education/Teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities

Activities and Societies: Phi Delta Kappa College of Education GTA

B.A., Major: Elementary Education, Minor: Mass Communication (1995).

Activities and Societies: Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Multi-Sport Collegiate Athlete Radio DJ Director