H. Kenny Nienhusser, EdD University of Hartford / 200 Bloomfield Avenue, Auerbach 223E / West Hartford, CT / nienhusser@gmail.

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1 H. Kenny Nienhusser, EdD University of Hartford / 200 Bloomfield Avenue, Auerbach 223E / West Hartford, CT / nienhusser@gmail.com EDUCATION Doctorate of Education, Higher and Postsecondary Education, May 2011 Teachers College, Columbia University Dissertation Title: Implementation of in-state tuition legislation for undocumented students in New York Dissertation Committee: Dr. Kevin Dougherty (Sponsor); Dr. Regina Cortina; Dr. Lesley Bartlett; Dr. Anand Marri Master of Social Work, Student Community Development, May 2001 Stony Brook University Masters Project Title: Students becoming undergraduates (SBU) summer camp Bachelor of Arts, Economics; Business Minor, May 1998 (Cum Laude) Stony Brook University SCHOLARLY AND TEACHING INTERESTS Policy implementation Undocumented immigrants Research methods and design Policy and politics State policymaking Educational access of underserved populations Policy analysis Education policy Diversity and higher education TEACHING AND ADVISING EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) July Present University of Hartford- Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership Teach various doctoral-level courses (Qualitative Research, Organizational Theory in Education, Diversity in Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration) Advise doctoral students with their academic program Serve on doctoral students proposal and dissertation committees Adjunct Assistant Professor August August 2012 Teachers College, Columbia University- Program in Higher and Postsecondary Education Taught a course for Masters and Doctoral students whose focus is on diversity in higher education (Theories of Diversity in Higher Education) Advised Masters of Education students with their academic program PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH REPORTS Dougherty, K., Nienhusser, H. K., & Vega, B. E. (2010). Undocumented immigrants and state higher education policy: The politics of in-state tuition eligibility in Texas and Arizona. The Review of Higher Education (34)1, Nienhusser, H. K., & Dougherty, K. (2010). Implementation of college in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants in New York. New York: New York Latino Research and Resources Network (NYLARNet). Dougherty, K., Reid. M., & Nienhusser, H. K. (2006). Helping students enter and succeed: Access, success, and accountability policies in the Achieving the Dream states. Community College Journal (Oct.-Nov.),

2 H. Kenny Nienhusser, page 2 Dougherty, K., Reid, M., & Nienhusser, H. K. (2006). State policies to achieve the dream in five states: An audit of state policies to aid student access to and success in community colleges in the first five Achieving the Dream states. New York: Community College Research Center. MANUSCRIPTS Nienhusser, H. K. (under review). Role of high schools in undocumented students college choice. Nienhusser, H. K. (under review). The role of community colleges in the implementation of postsecondary education enrollment policies for undocumented students. Nienhusser, H. K. (in progress). Undocumented immigrants and state higher education policy: Political factors that influenced the passage of New York s in-state tuition policy. Nienhusser, H. K. (in progress). Undocumented immigrants and state higher education policy: Political factors that have influenced in-state tuition policies. RESEARCH IN PROGRESS Stigma associated with undocumented immigrants unauthorized status and its impact on higher education access. Principal investigator. Study examining the stigma associated with unauthorized status and its impact on undocumented immigrants access to higher education. Role of higher education administrators in the implementation of state and institutional policies affecting students without documentation. Co-principal investigator. Cross-state analysis examining the relationship between community college administrators personal beliefs and professional values and its influence on how they implement state and institutional policies that affect undocumented students in four states. Developing and fostering a college-going culture for underserved minority students in urban settings. Principal investigator. Investigation that is examining the involvement of postsecondary institutions and role of secondary schools in developing and fostering a college-going culture in underserved minority students that attend urban schools. College persistence of undocumented students. Principal investigator. Study that is developing a conceptual model that addresses factors that impact the persistence of undocumented students in college. PEER-REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS Nienhusser, H. K. (April 2012). The role of high schools and community colleges in implementing postsecondary education policies for undocumented students. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. Nienhusser, H. K. (November 2011). Undocumented immigrants and state higher education policy: A case study from New York. Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Conference. Nienhusser, H. K. (November 2011). The role of high schools in undocumented students college access: A case study from New York City. Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Conference. Dougherty, K., Nienhusser, H. K., & Vega, B. E. (November 2008). Why Texas but not Arizona? The political factors behind the success and failure of state legislation to make undocumented immigrants eligible for in-state tuition. Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Conference.

3 H. Kenny Nienhusser, page 3 Dougherty, K., Reid, M., & Nienhusser, H. K. (April 2006). The racial politics of community college policymaking. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. Dougherty, K., Reid, M., & Nienhusser, H. K. (April 2006). States of community college policymaking: Explaining state differences in extent and foci of policymaking. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. Nienhusser, H. K. & Spitaleri, L. (March 2002). Career exploration in underrepresented groups. American College Personnel Association Annual Conference. Nienhusser, H. K. & Scarzella, D. (March 2001). ResWeb: A virtual online community. NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Annual Conference. INVITED PRESENTATIONS Nienhusser, H. K. (April 2012). New York s DREAM Act. Teachers College Latino/a and Latin American Faculty Working Group. Nienhusser, H. K., & Dougherty, K. (April 2010). Undocumented immigrants and higher education policy. Teachers College Policy Student Network. FUNDED RESEARCH GRANTS Nienhusser, H. K., Vega, B. E., & Saavedra, M. C. (July 2012). Stigma Associated with Undocumented Immigrants Unauthorized Status and its Impact on Higher Education Access. $6,000. Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). July December Nienhusser, H. K., & Dougherty, K. (September 2008). Implementation of college in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants in New York. $7,290. New York Latino Research and Resources Network (NYLARNet). September February PROPOSED RESEARCH GRANTS Nienhusser, H. K., Vega, B. E., & Saavedra, M. C. (February 2012). Undocumented Immigrants Unauthorized Status and its Impact on Educational Access. $3,000. Teachers College, Columbia University Vice President s Grant for Student Research in Diversity (SRD). INVITED MEETINGS National Latina/o Education Research, Policy and Practice Initiative (June 2012). Hosted by Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Research Assistant January May 2005 Teachers College, Columbia University- Community College Research Center Served on a research team that investigated the effects of state policies on student access and success of underserved minority and low-income students at community colleges in five states (Florida, New Mexico, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia) Assisted in the development of interview protocol, taxonomies, and reports Conducted interviews of state and higher education officials (e.g., community college presidents, senior level community college administrators, legislators, community-based organization leaders, government officials) Attended meetings of leading state community college policymakers to gather information on key issues affecting their community colleges

4 H. Kenny Nienhusser, page 4 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Director of Academic Administration December August 2012 Teachers College, Columbia University- Department of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Provided support and assistance to the Department Chair, including representing the Department Chair and Department in meetings and on committees and working groups Hired, trained, scheduled, assessed, developed and provided daily supervision to four Academic/Department Secretaries, three Graduate Assistants, and three Office Assistants Directed and coordinated budget preparation and administration of budgets that total over $3.25 million Coordinated the admissions, financial aid, and course scheduling processes Formulated and analyzed policies to determine short-term and long-range financial and organizational implications and evaluated the effects of those policies on the Department and College Assistant Director of Housing July January 2006 Teachers College, Columbia University- Office of Housing and Residence Life Hired, trained, and provided daily supervision to three Administrative Assistants and five Office Assistants Administered the housing assignment process and billing of all residential students Served as liaison with various departments (Admission, Registrar, International Student Services, Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities, Telecommunications) Coordinated and developed assessment tools (Exit Survey, Declined Unit Survey, Quality of Life Survey) Residence Hall Director May July 2001 Stony Brook University- Division of Campus Residences Supervised and evaluated six Resident Assistants and one Office Assistant Provided direction, support and development for student staff through daily supervision and staff meetings Addressed emergency and crisis situations (suicide attempts, violence, maintenance, etc.) Developed and supervised programs and activities for residents OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Teachers College, Columbia University. Affirmative Action Committee. Committee Member. February May Teachers College, Columbia University. Professional Staff Executive Committee. Chair and Committee Member. March May American College Personnel Association. Commission for Admissions, Orientation, and First Year Experience. Committee Member. March March Stony Brook University. Residential Programs- Leadership Development Committee. Committee Member. Fall May Stony Brook University. Residential Programs- Student Staff Committee. Committee Member. Summer Summer Stony Brook University. Stony Brook Resident Assistant Conference Committee. Chair. Fall Spring Stony Brook University. Division of Campus Residences- Empire State Games Committee. Committee Member. Fall Summer 1999.

5 H. Kenny Nienhusser, page 5 RELATED EXPERIENCE Graduate Assistant September May 2001 Stony Brook University- Academic Advising Center Researched, developed, and implemented new initiatives in Achievement Support Program Advised students on their academic progress (core, upper-division, and other university requirements) Social Worker (Intern) September June 2000 Brentwood School District- Freshman Center / Liberty Program Conducted assessment and counseling services for a caseload of over 15 at-risk 9th graders Prepared and presented activities that focused on substance abuse prevention, social skills training, selfesteem, anger management, gang and other crimes prevention, and college attendance HONORS AND AWARDS Policy Research Fellowship Teachers College ( ) Residential Programs Distinguished Service Award (2000) Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society (Spring 1998) LANGUAGE SKILLS Fluent in Spanish