Susan L. Burrow Post Office Box 1471 Hamilton, Alabama Home Cell

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4 Susan Burrow Susan L. Burrow Post Office Box 1471 Hamilton, Alabama Home sburrow@bscc.edu Cell Community College Executive Energetic highly visionary leader with proven success committed to learning, serving and enriching lives through collaborative teams and community partnerships. Innovative success includes the establishment of viable High School dual enrollment programs in four highly rural county school systems. In addition, collaborative partnerships paired with creative thinking established a highly successful Career Pathway program to serve more than 720 rural students annually. The Career Pathway program led to the establishment of lasting relationship and garnered a 90 % increase in freshman enrollment from this school. As a leader, politically astute advocacy skills are demonstrated on the local, state, and federal levels. Most recently, state funding was leveraged to finalize the fiber optic network for the local county school system. The network will allow dual enrollment courses to each school within the county and will promote sharing of specialized human resources throughout the county system. Additional expertise in: Resource development Strategic planning Conflict resolution Student development Workforce development Team building Leadership development Community and economic development Consensus building Ethical servant leadership Diversity Curriculum design Learning college concept Selected Career Accomplishments Garnered $50,000 state funds to complete a fiber optic infrastructure essential for distance education in Marion County Secured through collaborative efforts $1.5 million EDAA funding to construct the Health Science facility Supervised the construction of a $4 million Health Science facility Through collaborative team successfully funded and supervised $500,000 welding renovation and program reactivation Conceptualized primary design of grounds revitalization incorporating green concepts from a $400,000 federally funded grant Secured educational partnership with Faulkner University resulting in campus based access to completion of a Bachelor of Arts degree

5 Susan Burrow Developed and implemented highly successful student leadership model, resulting in the election of the youngest President of Phi Theta Kappa International and the first president from the state of Alabama. In the same year promoted student development and successfully elected the State President of the Alabama Region of Phi Theta Kappa Actively engaged in the Community Development Foundation (CDF) Board and served as Chairman for the past two years resulting in more than 1900 jobs with capital investment of $52 million with annual payroll of more than $45 million Governor Riley appointee, as Workforce Development Co-chair of the Alabama Rural Action Commission for the 14 county Northwest Alabama area, to identify and activate resources addressing workforce development needs Fully integrated instructional use of distance and web based instruction campus wide Through team effort, mentored a First Team All USA Academic Team Member and Guistwhite Scholar, one of 20 students nation-wide Worked to fund the first endowed scholarship dedicated to the Hamilton Campus of Bevill State Community College Worked collaboratively with team to revitalize High Growth Career Technical programs Secured funding to support children s art program throughout Marion County Secured funding for Occupational Spanish for First Responders Secured funding for Tri-county Youth Leadership Development Secure annual funding for 3M Scholars scholarship Secured TN-AL WIRED funding for High Growth Job Training to prepare needed Industrial Maintenance technicians Established a performing arts program that hosted the competitively selected state premier performance of Beauty and the Beast Expanded dual enrollment into 4 area rural high schools over the past 5 years Through collaborative team effort expanded campus enrollment in preprofessional science programs from 10 to16 in a one year time frame Conceptualized and implemented, via college and community teams, a comprehensive Career Bash program serving more than 600 high school seniors from three rural counties delivering targeted career information based on career interest inventory Revitalized the Alabama Phi Theta Kappa Region through bylaw restructuring and development of formalized officer development program and comprehensive officer training Initiated the Hamilton Campus Associate Degree Nursing Program including curriculum development, faculty recruitment, clinical site procurement, and eventual construction of new Health Science facility

6 Susan Burrow Professional Experience Bevill State Community College, Hamilton, Alabama Administrative Roles Campus Associate Dean - May 2003 to present The Campus Associate Dean role evolved through the merger of four institutions to form Bevill State Community College. The executive campus administrative duties were previously fulfilled by a President and later a Provost of each campus. With each subsequent merger the duties remained similar but the position was fulfilled by a Campus Associate Dean. The Campus Associate Dean is recognized throughout the service area as the chief administrator and works to represent the local community to the larger service area which results in a comprehensive and complex community college. As Campus Associate Dean, I routinely fulfill the following duties: Execute effective senior level chief administrative duties Deliver functional and operational leadership for 131 campus employees and administratively interact with 288 full-time and 306 part-time employees college wide Recruit and retain highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff that mirrors the student population served Demonstrate sound fiscal management of $5 million campus budget Design and implement the institutional Quality Enhancement Plan Deliver coordinated comprehensive instructional scheduling for 800 plus on and off site students Provide administrative oversight of all campus student judicial affairs Serve as the executive representative to governmental bodies, state legislative delegation, and industrial leaders of Marion, Winston, and Lamar Counties Deliver administrative oversight for instruction, student services, operations and maintenance and auxiliary services Coordinate and collaborate with the college wide dean, program reviews and program effectiveness evaluations Plan and implement local professional development programs Lead annual strategic planning for Campus Leadership Team Chair the Campus Leadership Team Prepare, present and defend all campus based budgets Serve as a member of the Presidents Council Function as a member of the SACS steering committee Establish community partnerships with business and industry, secondary school systems, community and civic organizations, and other higher education institutions

7 Susan Burrow Secure local and regional support as a leader in community, workforce, and economic development Ensure absolute academic integrity and recommend for award student certificates, diplomas and degrees in compliance with State Board policy Health Science Division Chair Hamilton and Fayette Campuses and College Wide Practical Nursing Program Coordinator September 1, 2002 to May 2003 The Health Science Division Chair provides administrative oversight for all campus based Health Science programs. During this time frame, I served as program chair for two of the four Bevill State campuses. In addition, I provided administrative leadership for the Practical Nursing Program across all Bevill State campuses. As Division Chair and Program Coordinator, I was expected fulfill the following duties: Provide administrative oversight for the Health Science programs for the Hamilton and Fayette campuses. Perform daily administrative duties for the Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing Programs, and Emergency Medical Services Programs. Coordinate course offerings for each health science department Secure and evaluate annually clinical facility contracts Assist in course syllabi development Provide leadership in campus and college wide professional development activities Coordinate planning, budgeting, and expenditures for each department Observe and evaluate faculty Recruit highly qualified full time faculty and clinical faculty Submit annual report to the Alabama Board of Nursing Complete institutional effectiveness and program review reports the Department of Post-secondary Education Maintain data base for Perkins report completion and post graduate follow up reporting Ensure compliance with all national and state board licensure policies Facilitate the Health Science Advisory committees for each campus Evaluate Practical Nursing curriculum and facilitate curriculum changes Review and prepare Practical Nursing admission, progression, and program policies for publication Communicate and enforce institutional policies, procedures, and processes Provide college wide coordination of the Practical Nursing curriculum Assist in developing goals and objectives to support the strategic planning process for the Health Science Division in concert with college wide planning Serve on the Hamilton and Fayette Campus Leadership Teams Promote the utilization of instructional technology

8 Susan Burrow Administrative and Instructional Roles Division Chair Hamilton Campus General Studies - October 2000 to August 31, 2002 The Division Chair of General Studies provides administrative oversight for the academic transfer division of the campus. The Chair coordinates the instructional schedule for the campus and collaborates with chairs from all campuses to share human resources. The Chair assumes all planning and budget management for the division and works closely with the Campus Associate Dean. The chair also assumes teaching responsibility in addition to administrative responsibility. As General Studies Division Chair, I was expected to fulfill the following duties: Supervise and evaluate all general studies faculty Submit annual budget requests Approve and submit expenditures Complete institutional effectiveness and planning reports Chair the Hamilton campus administrative process committee for strategic planning and institutional effectiveness Recruit qualified full time and adjunct faculty Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and compliance with all Alabama State Board of Education policies Prepare and submit schedule of campus course offerings in compliance with the Alabama College System common course directory Complete faculty observations and respond to student evaluation of instruction Review and approve all general studies graduation applications Provide student academic advisement consistent with STARS Train and assist general education faculty members with advisement and degree planning Conduct faculty meetings Serve on the Campus Leadership Team and other appointed committees Division Chair Hamilton Campus Health Science May 2000 to May 2003 The Division Chair of Health Science provides administrative oversight of the campus based Health Science Programs. The chair also assumes teaching responsibility in addition to administrative responsibilities. As Health Science Division Chair, I was expected to fulfill the following duties: Assume all administrative duties for the Practical Nursing program, the Emergency Medical Services program, and medical continuing education program Coordinate course offerings for each health science department Assist in course syllabi development

9 Susan Burrow Assist in planning campus and college wide professional development Coordinate planning, budgeting, and expenditures for each department Observe and evaluate faculty Coordinate recruitment of full time and clinical faculty Submit annual report to the Alabama Board of Nursing Submit institutional effectiveness and program review reports the Department of Post-secondary Education Serve as curriculum chair for National League for nursing accreditation review Teach classes as assigned Serve as a member of the Campus Leadership Team. Hamilton Campus Practical Nursing Coordinator August 1998 to May 2000 The Practical Nursing Coordinator provided instructional leadership for the Practical Nursing Program. The coordinator also assumes teaching responsibility in addition to administrative responsibilities. As Practical Nursing Coordinator, I was expected to fulfill the following duties: Implement curriculum planning, program review and development for the Practical Nursing Program Recruit qualified faculty Coordinate clinical facility contracts Ensure accurate tracking of program viability and completion of reports Prepare and administer budget Ensure program compliance with the Alabama Board of Nursing and the Alabama Department of Post-secondary Education Serve as a member of the campus leadership team Serve as chair of Women s Leadership Conference planning committee Function as a member of scholarship committee Chair the NLNAC self study curriculum committee Advise students academically for admission and progression Teach classes as assigned. Practical Nursing Teaching and Continuing Education Coordination September 1996 to August 1998 This position required one half time teaching responsibility and coordination of continuing education project for the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). I was expected to fulfill the following duties: Design ADPH project curriculum Prepare and manage ADPH project budget Recruit and supervise ADPH project faculty Teach Practical Nursing Medical Surgical Nursing

10 Susan Burrow Teach Professional Roles and Responsibilities Teach Pharmacology Advise and register students Practical and Associate Degree Nursing Educator - September 1993 to September 2002 This position required full time instructional responsibilities to provide Practical and Associate Degree Nursing instruction in various theoretical and clinical components. I was expected to fulfill the following duties: Coordinate clinical experience for multiple clinical agencies and faculty Serve on local committees Participate in annual program advisory committee program Served as chair of National League for Nursing accreditation self study committees Serve on SACS accreditation self study committee Routinely participate in student recruitment activities Provide academic advising for Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, and transfer seeking students Coordinate community health screens and supervise student participation Student Development Roles Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Faculty Advisor - February 1994 to September 2005 This position was in addition to a full teaching load. I provided leadership as the faculty advisor for the honor society and assumed the following duties: Complete Certified Leadership Development Faculty training course Teach leadership development course (HUM 299) Prepare and administer organizational budget Provide leadership and supervision of all student organization activity Participate as a member of Phi Theta Kappa Alabama Region Advisory Council Participate in annual regional and international honors society meeting and conventions Participate in student recruitment activities and various community service activities Establish goals and implement strategies to achieve diversity and inclusion into the honor society Establish and implement mentoring program for the Upward Bound program

11 Susan Burrow Provide seminar presentations for Phi Theta Kappa International Convention and Alabama Regional Meetings Assist students in obtaining transfer scholarships Encourage and facilitate participation in the All Alabama Academic Team competition Assist students to prepare AAAT competition submissions Coordinate and supervise all student travel Serve on the All Alabama Academic Team Program Planning Committee Prepare student leaders for speaking and leadership activities Encourage student competition on the state and national level Host local and state wide Phi Theta Kappa events Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Regional Coordinator (State of Alabama) - January 2001 to March 2004 This role was in addition to administrative and instructional responsibilities. I was responsible for all activities of the Alabama chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. I was expected to fulfill the following duties: Organize and implement state and multi-regional meeting Provide leadership and coordinate the efforts of honor society advisors throughout the state of Alabama Serve as the state liaison with the international headquarters Complete Regional Coordinator training Serve on local, state, and national service committees Provide programmatic leadership to develop student leaders Facilitate student leadership opportunities on regional and international levels Prepare and administer sound fiscal leadership for the Alabama Region of Phi Theta Kappa Prepare and deliver an annual state of the region address Coordinate with regions throughout the international organization a panel of judges for regional academic competitions Serve as an academic judge for other regions Establish positive relationships with college and university transfer liaisons to encourage transfer scholarship development Encourage Phi Theta Kappa alumni participation Serve on the All Alabama Academic Team (AAAT) Program Planning committee and the AAAT Board of Directors Conduct Alabama College System preparatory seminars for the All USA Academic Team competition.

12 Susan Burrow Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society interim Regional Coordinator - July 2000 to December 2001 A minimum of one year as interim service was required prior to assuming the full responsibilities of Alabama Regional Coordinator. Upon confirmation, I assumed the Coordinator role. The interim duties were the same duties as described for the Regional Coordinator. Northwest Alabama State Community College, Hamilton, Alabama Practical Nursing Educator - May 1989 to September 1993 This position required full time instructional responsibilities to provide Practical Nursing instruction in various theoretical and clinical components. I assumed the following duties: Coordinate clinical experience for multiple clinical agencies and faculty Serve on Department of Post-secondary Education Advisory Committee on Policy Matters Served on the National League for Nursing accreditation self study committees Serve on SACS accreditation self study committees Participate in student recruitment activities Provide academic advising for Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, and transfer seeking students Coordinate community health screens and supervise student participation. Northwest Alabama State Technical College, Hamilton, Alabama Practical Nursing Educator - April April 1989 This position required full time instructional responsibilities to provide Practical Nursing advising and instruction in theoretical and clinical components. I was expected to fulfill the following duties: Coordinate clinical experience for multiple clinical agencies and faculty Serve on local committees Serve on National League for Nursing accreditation self study committees Participate in student recruitment activities Teach nursing courses as assigned Advise and register students Maintain student records

13 Susan Burrow PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Baptist Health Center, Hackleburg, Alabama Family Nurse Practitioner and Facility Senior Administrator - September 1996 to June 1998 In this role, I established and operated a full service rural health clinic. I practiced advanced health care in accordance with the policy set forth by the Alabama Board of Nursing and joint board of practice with the Alabama Board of Medicine. Duties included the following: Establish policy manuals and obtain appropriate licenses and operating certificates for clinic operation Strategically plan physical layout of clinic by function and order all equipment to meet medical needs Establish operating budget and administer clinic budget Supervise clinic personnel, functioning as a member of the medical staff committee, and community liaison Establish community relationships and provide local educational programs to community Appropriately code all medical visits to directly drive billing for clinic Participate in monthly quality assurance audits Obtain facility practice privileges with local inpatient facilities Attend quarterly medical staff meetings Attend quarterly corporate meetings with Baptist Health System administrators Deliver high quality health services to the public including prescriptive services Dr. Boyde J. Harrison Medical Clinic, Haleyville, Alabama Family Nurse Practitioner (part-time) - June 1995 to August 1996 In this role, I functioned as a part-time primary health care provider under the direct supervision of a Family Practice Physician. Assigned duties included the following: Provide primary health care to patients of various ages Provide counseling for patients and families regarding diagnosis and prognosis Supervise office personnel Serve as health education liaison to the Winston County community

14 Susan Burrow Assist in the identification of investigational drug research participants Perform routine health visits for clients residing in local assisted living facilities and long term care facilities Provide emergency health care for clients experiencing a significant change while institutionalized Haleyville Health Care Center, Haleyville, Alabama Assistant Director of Nursing - December 1985 to March 1987 In this role, I provided administrative oversight to all licensed care personnel and provided admissions and care planning for 97 residents in a skilled bed long term care facility. Assigned duties included: Personnel staffing, management and coordination of care in a 97 bed skilled care geriatric facility Recruit qualified staff Supervise and evaluation all licensed and certified patient care personnel Coordinate quality care Serve on State Compliance Team Coordinate resident admission and discharge Initiate admission plan of care for 97 residents Organize and conduct quarterly plan of care review team Conduct state required quarterly drug regimen and review for residents Ensure accuracy of medication orders and disposal required by law Submit drug regimen and review reports to each physician, chief of medical staff, and consulting pharmacist Function as a member of the senior administrative staff and report to the Director of Nursing and Facility administrator Provide direct patient care as needed Education University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi Doctor of Philosophy Higher Education Leadership, (completed all course work and comprehensive finals currently ABD) University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama Post Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, May University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama Master of Science in Nursing Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Health, March 1994.

15 Susan Burrow University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama Bachelor of Science in Nursing, December Northwest Alabama State Technical College, Hamilton, Alabama Certificate in Practical Nursing, August Haleyville High School, Haleyville, Alabama High School Diploma, May Professional Activities American Nurses Association and Alabama State Nurses Association During my membership in these national and state professional nursing organizations, I served as member as well as serving in numerous leadership roles. I served on the state finance committee for five years and presented financial workshops at the state conference for two years. The workshops included How to Construct and Function from a Budget and How Technology Can Streamline the Budget Function. I served as the vice President of the Alabama State Nurses Association District present Member National and Alabama Education Association Alabama Council of Practical Nurse Educators Participated as a member of this organization. This organization played a vital role in the revision of the Practical Nursing Programs as we know it today present Bevill State Community College Speakers Bureau Available to speak publicly in the community on a variety of topics from leadership to economic development and community development Faculty Advisor Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Member American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 1996-present Phi Theta Kappa Certified Faculty of Leadership Development I completed the Certified Faculty of Leadership Development program in I have utilized the humanities based leadership program to facilitate student, faculty, staff, and numerous community leadership development and team building seminars.

16 Susan Burrow University of Alabama Huntsville School of Nursing Clinical Associate Provided clinical supervision for graduate level nursing students in the rural health clinic setting present Department of Post-secondary Education All Alabama Academic Team Program Planning Committee Member 1999 Nominee to serve on National Council of State Boards of Nursing Job Analysis Committee 1999-present Women s Leadership Conference Served on the WLC steering committee and the planning committee since inception of conference. Chaired the conference for two terms and served as various committee chairs present Department of Postsecondary Education All Alabama Academic Team Board of Directors Board members are responsible for securing endowment funds to ensure the future of the program. The board approves the panning committee budget and program each year. The scholarship endowment has shown significant growth each year present Member of Phi Delta Kappa education honor society Phi Theta Kappa Interim Alabama Regional Coordinator 2001 Class of 2001 Chancellor s Award for Technical Faculty Phi Theta Kappa Alabama Regional Coordinator July 2003 Mid-South Community College Leadership Fellow Selected as a Community College Leadership Fellow and participated in the week long development program with other fellows from the Southeast region. In conjunction with this selection and training I participated in the Mississippi Association of College annual meeting to recognize future community college leaders. August 2003 Bevill State Community College Professional Development Presenter for the professional staff member and college administrators Leadership Styles 2005 Class of 2005 Chancellor s Award Nominee for Administrators Selected by administrative peers to represent the Hamilton Campus as award nominee.

17 Susan Burrow August 2006 Bevill State Community College Professional Development Presenter for the professional staff members and college administrators Leading from the Middle an adaptation of John Maxwell s, The 360 Degree Leader Class of 2006 Chancellor s Award Nominee for Administrators 2006 NISOD Development for Community College Leaders Conference participant for professional development as a community college leader present Department of Postsecondary Advisory Committee on Policy Matters Committee members are elected from state wide nominee pool of community college administrators. I was selected by committee to serve as the Vice Chair of the advisory committee. The committee provides a system wide voice on policy matters and offers advice to Chancellor for consideration present Bevill State Community College SACS Reaffirmation of Accreditation Serve on the SACS Fact Finding/Resource Team Participated in SACS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA SACS Fact Finding Team visit to Lurleen B. Wallace College Participated in official SACS Orientation for reaffirmation, Atlanta, GA Conducted QEP orientation meeting for four BSCC campuses to begin dialogue regarding QEP topic selection Conducted initial college wide meeting of formal QEP team in conjunction with SACS consultant Participated in consultant meeting regarding Student Learning Outcomes, Program Competencies, and QEP Participated in SACS Summer Institute, Orlando, FL Scheduled to participate in SACS Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX Scheduled return visit to four BSCC campuses for in depth exploration of QEP topics with faculty, staff, students, and community members

18 Susan Burrow Community Activities Hackleburg Women s Civic Club President Elect Hackleburg Civitan Club Volunteer Santa s Workshop Guin Provided volunteer man hours to collect and bag canned food for local elderly during the holidays present Marion County Relay for Life Participant and team captain 2003-present Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chaired the Executive Director Search Committee, served as team member on numerous community events 2003-present Hamilton Kiwanis Club Selected as the 2007 Citizen of the Year present Marion County Children s Policy Council Marion County Leadership Board of Directors Identified and recruited participants. Solicited corporate sponsors. Approved program curriculum and program budget. Organized and implemented the economic development seminar and planned legislative visit to Montgomery to study state leadership. Presented seminars on The Community College Role in Community and Economic Development present Wachovia Bank Board of Directors 2005-present North Alabama Career Link Partners Advisory Council 2006 Women s Leadership Conference Presenter for conference, The Spirit of Giving 2007 Women s Leadership Conference Presenter for conference, The Power of One

19 Susan Burrow Economic Community and Workforce Development 2000-present Marion County Community Development Foundation Board of Directors As the Marion County Commission appointee, I chaired the membership committee for two years, served one term as Second vice Chair, one term as the First vice Chair, and currently serving as the Chair of the Board of Directors. For three years, I traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the National Association of Development Organizations meeting and met with congressional leaders to present the Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies. Executive committee members participate in the recruitment of new and expanding industries. Participated as a three member team in briefing Toyota s Washington, D.C. site location consultant for recruitment of Toyota suppliers present Workforce Regional Advisory Council Region 1 Represents a five county region of Northwest Alabama designed to determine the existing and future workforce needs and to develop strategies in meeting the workforce demand. Finding from the council produced a State of the Region workforce report present Marion County Community Development Foundation Existing Industry Team Participated in the Synchronist Business Information System training session. Functioned as team member to conduct existing industry interviews for data collection and creation of a business and industry retention program in Marion County Corridor X Task Force Regional participant to encourage planned development and controlled access to the corridor. Participated in several planning sessions and public input forums present West Alabama-East Mississippi Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Commission Host campus and presenter for the WIRED Commission December 2006 meeting. Presented the overview of community and economic development for Marion County and the Northwest Alabama region. April 2007 participated in the Super Roundtable meeting to identify economic engines and regional assets. Participated in the AL-MS Governor s Summit for economic and workforce development to shape the delivery systems for West Alabama and East Mississippi.

20 Susan Burrow Northwest Alabama Councils on Local Government Asset-based economic development steering committee Northwest Alabama Councils on Local Government Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Committee The committee exists to develop the CEDS for the Northwest Alabama Region. The CEDS is a result of regional economic planning that combines both private and public interests. The CEDS document drives funding priorities for projects funded through ARC and EDA funding sources in addition to other funding sources present Northwest Alabama Councils on Local Government Board of Directors This organization serves as the Regional Planning Organization for a five county area in Northwest Alabama. The Board of Directors serves to approve the operation and function of the organization present Alabama Rural Action Commission Governor Bob Riley appointee to serve as a Workforce Committee Co- Chair for Region 1 of the ARAC. The commission is charged with creating new partnerships and collaborative teams to address key issues at the grass roots and policy levels Southeast U.S. Japan and Japan U.S. Southeast Associations Joint Meeting I traveled with the Alabama delegation to Tokyo as a conference participant. Our delegation met with 28 prospective Japanese firms and met with Japanese firms currently located in the U.S. The group held discussions with the Japanese External Trade Organization executives Interstate 22 Alliance The seven county cooperative was formed to recruit industry along I-22. Target market sector includes automotive, metal fabrication, plastics, wood products industry, and aviation. This group is working with BSCC to establish a state of the art Tool and Die center for excellence.