Administrative Experience
Coordinator, Doctoral Program, Department of Counseling, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX 2005-2008
- Chair Doctoral Committee
- Review prospective student applications, interview applicants, render admissions decisions in consultation with doctoral committee members
- Oversee curriculum development
- Review program offerings and propose changes
- Oversee new course development
- Market program and recruit prospective students
- Address concerns of prospective students, applicants, and current students
- Respond to all requests regarding doctoral program
Accomplishments:
- Increased annual applications by 100%, admissions by 200%, and matriculation by 400%
- Developed “dossier system” for applicant review including personal interviews for all applicants
- Developed residency requirements commensurate with program serving professional counselors and school counselors preparing for careers in counselor education and supervision
- Increased off-campus course offerings
- Revised curriculum to provide students broader knowledge base
Assistant Department Head, Department of Counseling, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX 2005-2008
- Oversaw development, implementation, and reporting of SACS-required departmental strategic planning
- Developed schedule of departmental course offerings for all semesters
- Consulted with department head regarding curricular, budget, and personnel decisions
- Addressed day-to-day departmental issues in Department Head’s absence
Accomplishments:
- Oversaw the development and implementation of 2 new on-line course offerings
- Developed co-hort student group to offer courses more efficiently
Treasurer, Texas Counseling Association, Austin, TX, 2005-Present
- Oversee budget development process
- Review budget requests from committee chairs and Executive Director
- Make investment decisions in consultation with Executive Director, Executive Committee, and Investments Manager
- Recommend By-Laws and Governance Manual changes to improve fiscal efficiency
- Approve expenditures in excess of $3,500.
- Prepare and deliver periodic reports to TCA Board of Directors and TCA Senate
- Oversee implementation of budget in excess of $1.7 million and cash-flow of approximately $2 million.
Accomplishments:
- Identified professional liability insurance provider and oversaw contract development in consultation with Executive Director
- Developed “open” reporting process with TCA Board and TCA Senate
- Increase budget from $750,000 to over $1.7 million
Director of Clinical Training, Department of Counseling, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX, 1999-2001
- Assisted students (120-150 total per semester) in identifying and securing sites for required clinical experiences (3 semesters required); Responsible for final site placement of all students
- Chaired departmental Clinical Committee
- Consulted with site supervisors regarding needs and student progress
- Consulted with clinical faculty regarding student progress and problems
- Supervised one student clerical assistant
- Identified programmatic challenges and needs and presented them to Clinical Training Committee for implementation
Consultant, ERIC Clearinghouse on Counseling and Student Services (ERIC/CASS), University of North Carolina at Greensboro,Greensboro, NC. 1994-1995
- Designed and provided computer training for staff.
- Completed viability study of using the internet for the acquisition, sharing, and dissemination of counseling-related resources.
- Coordinated LISTSERV project to establish ERIC/CASS as host for CATS (Counselor and Therapist Support Systems) LISTSERV.
- Trained staff in LIST management and use.
Assistant Director, ERIC Clearinghouse on Counseling and Student Services (ERIC/CASS), University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC. 1992-1994
- Administered user services functions of ERIC/CASS including supervising and preparing commissioned research database searches, interfacing with the general public, preparing and disseminating promotional materials, and training staff in customer service procedures.
- Trained, supervised, and evaluated two undergraduate and two graduate assistants.
- Managed operations of CAPS Publications, a publications sales subsidiary of ERIC/CASS, including marketing and distributing publications and maintaining accounting records.
- Managed and maintained hardware and software for intra-office information management systems.
- Served on ERIC system Task Force for Teacher-Produced Materials.
Area Coordinator, Office of Residence Life, Elon College, Elon College, NC. 1985-1988
- Administered the total operation of 6 residence halls housing 680.
- Selected, trained, supervised, and evaluated one Resident Director, two Area Assistants, and 19 Resident Assistants
- Managed facilities including key control and maintenance coordination
- Counseled students
- Administered discipline
- Advised area governing and programming council
- Liaison to Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Student Affairs offices
Significant contributions included:
- Coordinating and delivering a student conference for 10 institutions
- Designing and implementing Area Coordinator and Resident Assistant training
- Designing and implementing Resident Director and Resident Assistant selection
- Revising the Resident Assistant Manual
Additional responsibilities included:
- Coordinating student immunization program
- Assisting with student activities and new student orientation
Area Coordinator, Office of Residence Life, Catawba College, Salisbury, NC. 1984-1985
- Administered the total operation of 4 residence halls housing 300 with a student staff of 21
- Responsibilities similar to Elon College
Resident Director, Office of Residence Life, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC. 1982-1984
- Administered the total operation of 1 residence hall housing 215 with a student staff of 11
- Responsibilities similar to Elon College
Resident Supervisor, Office of Residence Life, Longwood College, Farmville, VA. 1981-1982
- Administered the total operation of 1 residence hall housing 200 with a student staff of 10
- Responsibilities similar to Elon College