KEVIN E. JAMES, Ed.D.,

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1 KEVIN E. JAMES, Ed.D., Harvard MDP LinkedIn Page: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CURRICULUM VITAE Chief academic officer, higher education and business executive for higher education institutions; professional higher education experience having served in several capacities ranging from classroom instruction to executive administrative roles at various collegiate institutions ranging from an Ivy League to Proprietary universities. STRENGTHS/ HIGHER EDUCATION MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE Managed multi-million dollar budgets Staff Training & Leadership Behavior Modification Professor, Public Speaker/ Lecturer Change Management Profit & Loss Experience Adult Education/ Andragogy/ Policy Supervised up to 35+ staff members/faculty Strategic Planning & Execution Enrollment Management & Admissions Marketing/ Business Development Delivering Top-Rated Customer Service SKILLS Superior Customer Service; ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff. Effective problem-solver and decision maker; ability to motivate and encourage others to contribute to a team effort; effective oral and written communication skills; exceptionally autonomous, persistent and competitive. Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills; adaptable to new concepts and responsibilities. Proficient in handling diverse tasks simultaneously. A detail-oriented, efficient, organized professional with working knowledge of varied systems; possess strong analytical and problem solving skills. Certified Distance Learning Instructor- Blackboard, WebCT, ecollege, ClassLive Pro, Elluminate. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Express, Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office. EDUCATION DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (Ed.D.) HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP THE FISCHLER SCHOOL OF EDUCATON AND HUMAN SERVICES, NCATE ACCREDITED NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA Page 1 of 10

2 Dissertation: Phenomenological Case Study of the Impact of Historically Black College Marching Bands Major Professor and Chair: Dr. G. Jeremiah Ryan, President of Bergen Community College MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, AACSB ACCREDITED TROY STATE UNIVERSITY, TROY, ALABAMA BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) COMMUNICATION DISORDERS MINOR: SOCIAL SCIENCES WINTHROP UNIVERSITY, ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 18 GRADUATE HOURS COMPLETED K-12 EDUCATION ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY, ALBANY, GEORGIA HIGHER EDUCATION MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION INSTITUTES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS DISSERTATION CHAIR & COMMITTEE TRAINING NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY, PRESCOTT ARIZONA FMD 5126: DISSERTATION MANAGEMENT INNER STRENGTHS OF SUCCESSFUL LEADERS HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS EMPLOYMENT Associate Executive Director for Professional and Continuing Studies Adjunct Professor, School of Business Claflin University Columbia/Orangeburg, South Carolina July Present Claflin University, founded in 1869, is a progressive, independent, liberal arts, co-educational historically Black institution that is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Claflin was selected as a Best Value Top Private College nationally, along with being a Top Tier College regarding graduation rates and selected as the Top HBCU for alumni giving. Primarily responsible for delivering quality education by managing academic resources at the Fort Jackson, South Carolina site. Primary responsible for marketing degree and certificate programs of study to businesses, agencies, two-year colleges, nonprofit organizations, community groups and other entities with the goal of increasing enrollment and developing brand awareness of the institution. Page 2 of 10

3 Responsible for the development, budgeting, implementation, operation, evaluation, and supervision of on-ground and online degree and certificate programs of study. Responsible for curriculum development and creation of new programs to meet the Continuing and Professional Education needs of nontraditional students while continuing to strengthen current partnerships, develop new partnerships in the field of business, law enforcement, health care, and judicial systems with a focus on building workforce development needs and 21st century skills. Utilize various databases and other technology that focuses on student enrollment, retention, online learning, student proficiency, outcomes, and persistence to drive decision making and continuous improvement. Teach business courses; develop and maintain on-line instructional support. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kevin James Unlimited Education Group, LLC Present Overview: Kevin James Unlimited Education Group assists students and families with education decision-making and provides education counseling and admission services; additionally specialize in development of a compelling resume or curriculum vitae that is comprehensive with pertinent achievements, skills, experience, and keywords to get clients the job interview. PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE, TEACHING, RESEARCH POSITIONS Dean of Academic Affairs December July 2014 ITT Technical Institute Columbia, South Carolina ITT Technical Institute is a leading provider of technology-oriented postsecondary degree programs located in 39 states with a national enrollment of 60,000+ students. *Accreditation Experience with Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)--Accreditation Reaffirmed via Periodic Review. *Excellent audit score for Academics, spring Responsibilities: This highly executive management position serves as the chief academic officer at an assigned campus and is responsible for its academic quality; promotes the mission by providing effective academic leadership and oversight of all academic operations, instruction, assessment, faculty training and professional development, as well as library services supervise Associate Dean, School Chairs, and 30+ faculty/staff. Primarily responsible for delivering quality education by managing academic resources, ensuring proper instruction, assessment and delivery of curriculum materials, managing the learning environment, and facilitating the use of the institution s learning methods and materials. Provides leadership, direction, motivation and supervision of direct reports, establishes performance expectations, monitors performance (including conducting classroom observations), analyzes key performance indicators, provides coaching and feedback, evaluates performance and recommends corrective actions. Responsible for leading the campus leadership team including the Associate Dean, Associate Dean of General Studies, Chairs and Program Chairs; creates academic goals Page 3 of 10

4 and objectives for the Institutional Effectiveness Plan and directs department staff in the achievement of these goals and objectives. Ensures the department s compliance with policies and procedures, ethical practices, government agencies guidelines and accrediting organizations criteria; stays abreast of changes in law, regulations and policies and procedures; provides proper and timely documentation to support regulatory compliance and provides training, guidance and direction to ensure understanding and compliance within department staff. Delivers quality student services that promote academic success by planning and managing student orientations, overseeing academic advising, and managing academic support services such as tutoring and remediation programs; directs and evaluates the achievement of student performance objectives; performs attrition analysis and manages the campuses retention program. Responsible for development and implementation of retention strategies and initiatives, overseeing the campuses re-entry program, attending campus events, and involvement in community and professional organizations and events. Board of Directors, Chair of Scholarship Committee November November 2013 Girls Incorporated Columbus, Georgia The Board of Directors of Girls Incorporated of Columbus and Russell County is comprised of individuals from numerous walks of life, each with the desire to see girls of all ages develop to be Strong, Smart and Bold. Set long-range plans for the organization, spearheaded fundraising efforts and advocated on behalf of the organization with local officials and the greater community. Dean of Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officer (Promoted) Strayer University Columbus, Georgia Strayer University is a graduate degree awarding institution with a national enrollment of 57,000 students. *Accreditation Experience with Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)-- Accreditation Reaffirmed via Periodic Review in *Specialized Accreditation: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Accreditation granted in Responsibilities: This highly administrative management position serves as the chief academic officer and Designated School Official (DSO) at an assigned campus and is responsible for its academic quality; responsible for hiring and start-up of academic affairs for a new campus. The Campus Dean works to maintain an academic atmosphere conducive to both staffing and learning. The Dean is responsible for ensuring and assessing student learning, improving graduation rates, timely scheduling and staffing of courses every quarter, resolving faculty and student concerns, and teaching. Assured compliance with academic policies, procedures, and high standards for accrediting agencies. Audited course syllabi for faculty, reviewed course learning assessment tools, and ensured quality instruction through observations. Page 4 of 10

5 Recruited, hired, assigned and mentored faculty, ensured their successful completion of teaching demonstrations, new faculty orientation, and instructor certification processes. Conducted, reviewed, and discussed student evaluation poll data to improve teaching and other aspects of performance. Compiled and reported student and program data and other activity updates to Vice President. Conducted unofficial transcript evaluations to determine prerequisite requirements and optimal course sequencing. Conducted departmental initiatives and projects that would increase the level of effectiveness and efficiency of academic systems and support while aiming to achieve increased retention, persistence, and graduation rates. Taught undergraduate and graduate courses and participated in annual graduation ceremonies. Professor, Faculty Member Strayer University Online Strayer School of Education Strayer School of Business Taught courses using Blackboard, WebCT, ecollege, ClassLive Pro, Elluminate platform and held office hours. Developed and maintained on-line instructional support. Associate Dean/ Professor (Promoted) Strayer University Huntsville, Alabama Assisted with the implementation of the Strayer University Verizon Wireless Cohort Program. (A program which places Strayer University in each Verizon Wireless call center which housed up to 2000 employees. This program was designed to offer all of the academic conveniences of a college campus at each call center.) Supervised and maintained the academic atmosphere at Verizon Call-Center Campus. Taught undergraduate and graduate courses and participated in annual graduation ceremonies. Recruited, hired, assigned and mentored faculty; ensured their successful completion of teaching demonstrations, new faculty orientation, and instructor certification processes. Professor, Full-time Faculty Member, School of Business, School of Education Strayer University Columbia, South Carolina Taught four college courses and held office hours. Developed and maintained instructional support. HONORS/ ACHIEVEMENTS AT STRAYER UNIVERSITY 95% continuation rate for eligible students for summer 2009 Quarter. Surpassed Total Campus Recruitment and Retention Goal Budget % (summer 2009). Page 5 of 10

6 Selected by Vice President for Regional Academics Operations and Regional Dean of Onsite Programs to participate in High Potential Employee Program (HPE) to be promoted to Dean at Strayer University (Completed December, 2009). Completed Faculty Online Instructor Training, fall % continuation rate for fall 2009 Quarter. Surpassed Total Campus Recruitment and Retention Goal Budget % (fall 2009). Campus featured in The Huntsville Times Newspaper. Promoted to Associate Dean. Promoted to Campus Dean/ Campus Chief Academic Officer. Selected by Vice Provost of Faculty and Director of Special Projects in service to university project- participated in the spring 2010 Strayer University Student Intervention Request (SIR) Program. Regularly received outstanding/ highly effective ratings on teaching and performance evaluations completed by students. Selected by Dean of New Campus Openings in service to university project- Advisory Board to recreate the New Employee Orientation Manual (Spring 2011). Selected to represent Strayer University in the Georgia Higher Education Alliance (2011). Selected by Senior Vice Provost and Regional Academic Dean to participate in Strayer University s Talent Panel to interview, select and hire new Full-time Faculty and Campus Deans. Selected by Regional Academic Dean and Director of Academic Leadership Development to participate in Strayer University s Campus Leadership Program panel to instruct new Campus Deans how to hire the best faculty. Awarded New Campus of the Year- Runner-up (2011). Awarded Region of the Year (2011). Received a satisfactory audit rating- Academic department. Advisor, Golden Key International Honour Society, Strayer University Chapter ( ). Awarded Region of the Year (2012). Campus Awarded Perfect Commendable Audit score (2012). Received Highly Effective evaluation rating from Senior Vice Provost (2012). Received 4.8/5 evaluation rating from employees (2012). 110% student continuation rate for fall 2012 quarter Runner-up for Campus of the quarter for fall 2012 (out of 25 Southeast Region Campuses). Selected to serve on the Regional Blackboard Assessment Team to represent the Southeast Region. (2013). Professor for Ph.D. / Ed.D. Programs School of Education Northcentral University Prescott Valley, Arizona Northcentral University, located in Prescott Arizona, is an accredited proprietary university of 9,000 students that provides graduate and undergraduate degree programs in business and technology management, education, and psychology. Taught courses using online technologies and held office hours. Developed and maintained on-line instructional support. Developed courses and revision as needed. Page 6 of 10

7 Oversaw and served on Ph.D. and Ed.D. Dissertation Committees in the School of Education. Manager University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education Philadelphia, Pennsylvania UPenn, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the nation s first university. It is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League University with an endowment of $6.23 billion. Under the leadership of the Vice Dean, worked with Penn GSE faculty and international scholars to develop research projects in education. Supervised UPenn/ East China Normal University Joint Doctoral Program. Responsible for all document production for the GSE-International Programs, including proposals, reports and communications. Worked closely with the Vice Dean in the development of new programs, and assisted in her role as Special Advisor to the President. Director of Student Support Services (SSS) and TRIO Programs Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Orangeburg, South Carolina OC Tech, located in Orangeburg, South Carolina is an associate degree-awarding two-year public institution with an enrollment of 3,300 students. Under the leadership of the Vice President for Student Affairs, managed and evaluated the department for SSS. Responsible for academic support, career development, counseling, two-four year college transfer, tutoring, and mentoring. Chair of the Orangeburg-Calhoun college retention team: Responsible for increasing counseling, tutorial, academic support for first generation, low income, and students with disabilities. Designed and developed policies and wrote student support grants and performance reports for submission to U.S Department of Education. Responsible for a budget of $500,000 and supervision of 16 staff. Admission Representative University of Phoenix Louisville, Kentucky University of Phoenix is the nation's largest private university, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs at more than 200 locations, as well as online in most countries around the world. Responsible for advising undergraduate and graduate students regarding admissions, degree completion requirements, and financial aid. Enrolled students for the university s graduate, undergraduate and associate degree programs. Recruitment Coordinator Midlands Technical College Columbia, South Carolina Page 7 of 10

8 Midlands Technical College is located in Columbia, South Carolina and is an associate degree-awarding two-year public institution with an enrollment of 30,000+ students. Provided and implemented a comprehensive recruiting and marketing plans targeted toward high school students, parents, guidance counselors, high school administrators, local employers, and community organizations. Developed recruitment, marketing, and educational campaign for referral sources to enhance enrollment in low enrollment program areas. Requested as speaker at various events. Alternative After- School Program Manager Richland School District One Southeast Middle Alternative School Hopkins, South Carolina Southeast Middle School is located in Hopkins, South Carolina (Public K-12 Education) Prepared and coordinated educational programs for students who had been expelled from school. Supervised 8 instructors, assigned teaching activities, executed payroll, and was responsible for a budget of $100,000. Consulted with hearing officers and made recommendations for behavioral intervention plans. Developed and implemented individual counseling sessions to assist in resolving conflict. Provided parent education, behavior management skills/techniques, communication skills and access to community resources to support the student and family. Academic Instructor Turner Job Corporation Albany, Georgia Residential Private K-12 Education/Vocational Training program for 1200 students in Albany, Georgia Prepared and taught lessons geared to the needs of students so that they would obtain a High School Diploma or a General Education Development Diploma (GED) ages Taught math, science, social studies, language arts, and writing, job preparation, and interviewing skills. Provided motivational and individualized counseling to students with special needs to address emotional, behavioral, social, cultural and educational needs of students. Assisted in program evaluations and needs assessments. SCHOLARLY RESEARCH INTERESTS Areas of research interest include, but are not limited to: Educational leadership and Executive management for higher education Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Andragogy (Adult Learning)/ Distance Learning Business management, leadership, and organizational effectiveness At-risk youth in urban communities Page 8 of 10

9 Cultural anthropology Proprietary Institutions COURSES TAUGHT Strayer University MKT 100 Principles of Marketing (Undergraduate) BUS 100 Introduction to Business (Undergraduate) BUS 107 Fundamentals of ebusiness (Undergraduate) BUS 290 Business Ethics (Undergraduate) BUS 302 Principles of Management (Undergraduate) BUS 322 Principles of Organization Behavior (Undergraduate) BUS 508 Business Enterprise (MBA, Graduate) BUS 515 Operations Management (MBA, Graduate) BUS 520 Leadership & Organizational Behavior (MBA, Graduate) BUS 521 Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MBA, Graduate) BUS 530 Strategic Human Resource Management (MBA, Graduate) EDU 550 Curriculum Design and Development (M.Ed., Graduate) EDU 542 Integrating Technology into Education (M.Ed., Graduate) Northcentral University LHE 7004 Organization and Governance of Higher Education (Ph.D., Ed.D. Graduate) LHE 7005 Legal Issues in Higher Education (Ph.D., Ed.D. Graduate) LHE 7007 Strategic Enrollment Leadership (Ph.D., Ed.D. Graduate) LHE 7011 Foundations of Higher Education Leadership (Ph.D., Ed.D. Graduate) LHE 7012 Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (Ph.D., Ed.D. Graduate) LHE 7014 Introduction to the Community College (Ph.D., Ed.D. Graduate) DOCTORAL DISSERTATION COMMITTEES Jennifer Anderson, Northcentral University, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) A Mixed Methods Study to Effectively Build a Culture of Assessment and the Impact Electronic Assessment has on Faculty Participation, Melvin Hawkins, Northcentral University, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Community College Leadership: Exploring the Experiences of African American Presidents, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS/ ASSOCIATIONS 1997 Present 1998 Present Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Incorporated ( Prince Hall Masonic Fraternity- 32º 2000 Present Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated 2005 Present American College Personnel Association (ACPA) 2005 Present South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) 2007 Present 2009 Present 2011 Present 2011 Present Black Men of America Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education ( Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) #1 Stunnas Motorsports Club 501 (c) (3) Golden Key International Honour Society, Strayer University Chapter Advisor Page 9 of 10

10 BOARD MEMBERSHIPS Present Board of Directors, Creative Foundations Inc., Fort Valley, Georgia Board of Directors, Girls Inc. of Columbus, Georgia, Phenix and Russell Counties- Chair of Scholarship Committee National Board, #1 Stunnas Motorsports Club 501 (c) (3) PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH (Selected) Book Chapters/ Essays (+ = invited) Peer Reviewed Publication (±) Kevin E. James, Phenomenological Case Study of the Impact of Historically Black College Marching Bands (Ed.D. Dissertation, Nova Southeastern University, 2008). +Marybeth Gasman, Kevin E. James During an Economic Downturn, Why Suggest Closing the Public Black Colleges? Diverse Issues in Higher Education (December 5, 2008). + ± Davido Dupree, Marybeth Gasman, Kevin E. James, and Margaret Beale Spencer, Identity, Identification and Socialization: Preparation and Retention of African American Males in Institutions of Higher Education, In Henry Frierson, Willie Pearson, and James Wyche (Eds.). Black American Males in Higher Education: Research, Programs and Academe. (New York: Emerald Publishers, 2009). Kevin E. James, Study finds that HBCU Marching Bands Affect Institutional Effectiveness The Podium (Spring 2010). PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (Selected) Kevin E. James (2004, February). Learning Styles of our Youth, Region III Academic Conference, Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin E. James (2006, February). Landing that Job. Speaker, Fourth Annual Future Focus Career Quest, Heyward Career Center, Columbia, South Carolina. Kevin E. James (2006, March). Ain t No Stopping Us Now. Project Gang Out Address, Project Gang Out, Columbia, South Carolina. Kevin E. James (2006, 2007 May). Strive for the Highest. Commencement Ceremony Address, Heyward Career Technology, Columbia, South Carolina. Kevin E. James (2014 May). Eating While Dreaming. Speaker, Academic Honors Award Ceremony, CA Johnson High School, Columbia, South Carolina. Page 10 of 10