Susan L. Burrow 1675 Cherokee Road Alexander City, Alabama Office Cell

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1 Susan Burrow Susan L. Burrow 1675 Cherokee Road Alexander City, Alabama Office sburrow@cacc.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 success 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 in 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 Supervised the construction of a $4 million Library 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

2 Susan Burrow Secured educational partnership with Faulkner University resulting in campus based access to completion of a Bachelor of Arts degree 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 recognized nationwide 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 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

3 Susan Burrow Professional Experience Central Alabama Community College, Alexander City, Alabama Acting President February 2013 to present Chief Executive Officer leading a small to medium size rural multi-campus comprehensive community college. The College enrolls on average 2000 students across two campuses and an instructional site within a six county service area. Bevill State Community College, Hamilton, Alabama Administrative Roles Campus Dean and Dean of Academic Transfer Programs June 2009 to February 2013 Executive leadership -this dual role assignment evolved through reorganization shortly after the arrival of our current President. In addition to the supervision of the Hamilton Campus, I assumed responsibility for Academic Transfer Programs College-wide. BSCC consists of four campuses and two instructional sites. The Academic Transfer Division serves as one of three instructional divisions of the College. I report directly to the Chief Academic Officer and function as a member of the President s Advisory Council. Campus Associate Dean - May 2003 to June 2009 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. 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. Administrative and Instructional Roles Division Chair Hamilton Campus General Studies - October 2000 to August 31, 2002

4 Susan Burrow 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. 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. 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. 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) 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. 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 taught leadership development courses as a Certified Leadership Development Faculty member. The position required extensive travel and supervision of student activities.

5 Susan Burrow 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 Region of Phi Theta Kappa. This encompassed awards and honors programming, event management, leadership development, and financial management of State funds. 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. 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. 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. 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.

6 Susan Burrow 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. 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. Education University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi Doctor of Philosophy Higher Education Leadership, December 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 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 1985-present Member National and Alabama Education Association Alabama Council of Practical Nurse Educators

7 Susan Burrow present Bevill State Community College Speakers Bureau Faculty Advisor Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Member American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 1996-present Phi Theta Kappa Certified Faculty of Leadership Development University of Alabama Huntsville School of Nursing Clinical Associate 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 Women s Leadership Conference Steering Committee and Chair 2000-present Department of Postsecondary Education All Alabama Academic Team Board of Directors 2000-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 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 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

8 Susan Burrow NISOD Development for Community College Leaders 2007-present Department of Postsecondary Advisory Committee on Policy Matters Vice-Chair 2007 SACSCOC Reaffirmation of Bevill State Community College Steering Committee Member 2010 SACSCOC Reaffirmation of Bevill State Community College Co- Chair of QEP, Bridging the Mathematical Gap 2011 SACSCOC Reaffirmation Onsite Committee Member Lead QEP Evaluator for Life University. Life is Learning Together: Engaging Students with Active Learning Strategies Throughout the Curriculum SACSCOC Reaffirmation Onsite Committee Member Lead QEP Evaluator for Southeastern Technical College. MESH for Success, (Mathematics Enhancing the Sciences and Health). Community Activities Volunteer Santa s Workshop Guin Marion County Relay for Life Participant and Team Captain Participant and team captain Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Hamilton Kiwanis Club (2007 Citizen of the Year) Marion County Children s Policy Council Marion County Leadership Board of Directors Wachovia Bank Board of Directors 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 2013-present Lake Martin Area United Way Fund

9 Susan Burrow Economic Community and Workforce Development Marion County Community Development Foundation Board of Directors Workforce Regional Advisory Council Region Marion County Community Development Foundation Existing Industry Team Corridor X Task Force West Alabama-East Mississippi Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Commission Northwest Alabama Councils on Local Government Asset-based economic development steering committee Northwest Alabama Councils on Local Government Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Committee 2007-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 Northwest Alabama Councils on Local Government Executive Board 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 - 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.

10 Susan Burrow C3 Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors 2013-present Lake Martin Region Economic Development Alliance Executive Board of Directors 2013-present Gateway Foundation Board of Directors