Stephen G. Barber, Ed.D. is a Associate Director of Development, School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University. He possess expertise in public speaking, event planning, program management, microsoft office, sales and 12 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "I worked very closely with Mr. Barber as his direct supervisor, mentor, advisor, and employer for 3 years starting in November, 2011. I have had the distinct opportunity to assess his intellectual ability, his character, and his work ethic. Over those 3 years, he served the UNC-Chapel Hill Office of the Provost as the staff assistant to the UNC Academic Plan, the campus-wide Water Theme, and he managed and staffed the QEP (Quality Enhancement Plan) Steering Committee. He recently completed a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. Stephen Barber has demonstrated sensible judgment, an impressive level of enthusiasm, and a first-rate understanding of his roles. He has done a truly excellent job of spanning the gaps between faculty and students at this university and has exhibited realism and know-how in navigating some problems and relationships. Stephen has first-class expertise in the preparation of research, educational, and dissemination materials. He has demonstrated competence at planning workgroup meetings and seminars and in facilitating team functionality and interpersonal communication between members of developing groups. I appreciate his dependability, judgment, impartiality and independence. He brings a special combination of characteristics to his work. Stephen is attentive, sensitive to community and peer perspectives, oriented towards campus concerns, and educated about higher educational planning. He is dependable, very approachable, and always a pleasure to work with. I am particularly struck with Mr. Barber’s enthusiasm in taking on new responsibilities with pleasure. I am so appreciative of his self-confidence and work ethic. Stephen Barber’s professional goal is to become an academic leader in U.S. higher education. His academic and employment record is truly excellent, and as a university administrator myself, I have no question that he will succeed in this profession. He has the kind of intellect and drive to make a real impact, and I fully expect him to devote his career to research, education, and service. He is wholly engaging as a leader, as he is well-spoken, organized, and charming. He has the capacity to challenge as well as motivate colleagues. My observations of Mr. Barber have been entirely positive Stephen is one of those rare people that I am certain will make a positive mark on the field and the community. I also wish to convey that Stephen is a multifaceted person with many well-developed interests. He is a respectful and friendly person with a fine sense of humor and lots of energy. He is generous, collaborative, kind, and very much a team player. Please feel free to contact me for further information. Very truly yours, Ronald P. Strauss, D.M.D., Ph.D. Executive Vice Provost and Chief International Officer, UNC-Chapel Hill 919-962-4510; ron_strauss@unc.edu " and "Stephen has been a pleasure to work with. As a coworker of Mr. Barber, I've had the opportunity to see him grow professionally and personally. Stephen is very ambitious and a team player. I would recommend Stephen Barber at the drop of a hat."