LYNN G. GILLETTE

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1 LYNN G. GILLETTE Education University of Richmond: B.A. in Economics, Texas A & M University: Ph.D. in Economics, Harvard University: Management Development Program, Professional Experience Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, Louisiana 7/ Present Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs 7/2015 Present Provides leadership in matters of academic policy and administration and regularly advise the President on these matters. Coordinates and provide leadership to the University Council and for the strategic planning process. Coordinates with the College Deans and Vice President for Student Affairs (Enrollment Management) the preparation of the class schedule each semester; approves the final class schedule. Coordinates with the Chief Financial Officer the effective and efficient use of and planning for facilities. Coordinates with the College Deans and approve the hiring, support, development and evaluation of faculty, staff, and administrators of instructional programs and services. Leads Academic Affairs' participation in enrollment management initiatives including improvement of retention and graduation rates. Coordinates with the College Deans and approve the assigning of courses and non-instructional assignments to full and part-time faculty. Encourages and supports research, grant writing, publishing and other scholarly activities of the faculty. Works closely with the Presiding Officer of the Faculty Senate to promote quality and shared faculty governance and ensure communication with faculty. Provides leadership for all academic programs; works with the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Nursing and Allied Health, and University College deans and faculty to facilitate appropriate program development. Ensures systematic review of programs (majors) to ensure quality and current course content. Formulate, maintain and implement a high-quality curriculum appropriate to the mission of the university. Provides leadership for academic program review and development. Supervises College Deans, Associate VPAA and Academic Affairs office staff and works with academic department chairs as needed.

2 Supervises the Associate VPAA (Associate Provost). The Associate VPAA supervises the Chief Information Officer (who oversees Information Technology Services), Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, Office of Assessment and Institutional Research, Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services, Library, Records and Registration, Research and Sponsored Programs, Quality Enhancement Plan, and Graduate Studies and performs other tasks as assigned. Works with direct reports to plan, develop and implement the annual budget for the academic division of the University; approves expenditures. Collaborates with the President's Cabinet, College Deans, and Associate VPAA the compilation of information for the published catalog; coordinates the publishing of the catalog. Coordinates accreditation efforts and the preparation of reports to various accrediting agencies. Supervises the Associate VPAA (Associate Provost). The Associate VPAA supervises the Chief Information Officer (who oversees Information Technology Services), Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, Office of Assessment and Institutional Research, Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services, Library, Records and Registration, Research and Sponsored Programs, Quality Enhancement Plan, and Graduate Studies and performs other tasks as assigned. Works with direct reports to plan, develop and implement the annual budget for the academic division of the University; approves expenditures. Collaborates with the President's Cabinet, College Deans, and Associate VPAA the compilation of information for the published catalog; coordinates the publishing of the catalog. Coordinates accreditation efforts and the preparation of reports to various accrediting agencies. Sierra Nevada College, Incline Village, Nevada 9/ /2014 President 11/ /2014 Developed and successfully executed our strategy to transform the college and establish financial sustainability. Eliminated historic operating deficits of $3.5 million annually, created positive operating surpluses, and increased net equity year-over-year. Increased retention and graduation rates, doubled undergraduate net tuition revenue, and achieved the highest undergraduate enrollment in the history of the College. Received reaffirmation of accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Received five commendations including campus-wide commitment to mission, unified vison, and positive faculty and staff morale in the wake of measures necessary to ensure financial stability. Continued to increase academic excellence. Expanded and enhanced the use of high-impact educational practices, active and experiential learning, and faculty scholarship. Developed a First Year Experience course and expanded study abroad programs. Created writing, oral communication, and critical thinking intensive courses across the curriculum. Raised $2.5M to establish the Holman Arts & Media Center and raised $1.5M to $2M annually in support of scholarships, faculty, and new academic programs. Established strategic partnerships, most notably with Middlebury College and Vail Resorts, Inc., that increased academic quality, net revenue, and our regional and national profile. Lynn G. Gillette, 2

3 Added new academic programs, including a low-residency MFA in Creative Writing, a low-residency MFA in Art, and an online Master of Arts in Administration. Launched a new marketing and branding campaign that emphasized our active and experiential learning environment and our location at Lake Tahoe. Determined major strategies and supervised the planning process for the new strategic plan. Expanded athletic programs and initiated successful application to the NAIA for further expansion. Achieved regional and national rankings, including: Colleges of Distinction, Highest Graduation Rate in Nevada, and Greenest College in Nevada. Executive Vice President and Provost 2/ /2011 Provost 5/2008 2/2009 Transformed the academic experience by embracing active and experiential learning, and high-impact educational practices. Implemented active learning in every class, service learning for all interdisciplinary majors, undergraduate research and capstone courses in every major, student academic competitions, student symposiums, flipped classrooms, and high expectations of students. Increased the amount of faculty scholarship. Encouraged and supported scholarship in a faculty member s discipline, in teaching, and with students in undergraduate research. Led and managed the development of student outcomes assessment in each academic unit and assessment in each administrative unit. Completed two Focused Interim Reports for the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Had all pre-existing recommendations removed and received a commendation for student outcomes assessment. Worked closely with the faculty to add new academic programs, including a BFA in Creative Writing, an Outdoor Adventure Leadership major, numerous interdisciplinary majors, online adult degree completion programs in Business Administration and Psychology, a Master of Education in Advanced Teaching and Leadership with on ground and online delivery options, and an online Master of Arts in Teaching. Increased undergraduate enrollment, while lowering the discount rate. Significantly increased retention and graduation rates. Doubled the percentage of academically at-risk students moving into Good Standing by creating an innovative academic support program that utilized peer mentoring, tutoring, and faculty engagement. Chair, Department of Business and Professor of Economics 9/2007 5/2008 Added a major in Ski Business and Resort Management. Added an additional required writing course and capstone courses to the business core curriculum. Co-authored and received a $300,000 grant for our faculty to teach entrepreneurship to young adults from South Africa. Worked with faculty to revise the curriculum in each major and increase student engagement. Tulane University, Freeman School of Business, New Orleans, Louisiana Adjunct Professor of Business Lynn G. Gillette, 3

4 Taught Change Management in the Professional and Executive MBA Programs. Spalding University, Louisville, Kentucky Vice President for Compliance, Institutional Effectiveness and Retention Associate Vice President for Academic Compliance Served as a member of a talented leadership team that transformed Spalding University and turned a three million dollar annual deficit into a three million dollar annual surplus. Planned and managed the process of reaffirmation of accreditation by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and approval of the QEP. Co-authored the 922- page SACS Compliance Certification. Received reaffirmation of accreditation with compliance in every area. Received commendations for student outcomes assessment and general education assessment. Led and managed the development of student outcomes assessment for all academic units and assessment for all administrative units. Developed the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Institutional Research. Created an Academic Support Center to assist retention efforts. University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky Visiting Professor of Economics Taught Principles of Microeconomics, senior-level International Economics, and senior- and graduate-level Economic Growth and Development. Highest student evaluations in Economics Department, Fall 2003, Spring University of Phoenix, Houston, Texas Area Chair in Economics and Statistics and Professor of Economics Outstanding Area Chair, Taught on-ground courses in undergraduate and graduate Economics and Organizational Behavior. Acquired additional experience in adult learning and accelerated course design and trained new faculty. Consulted on SACS accreditation process. Houston Baptist University, Houston, Texas Dean of the College of Business and Economics and Professor of Economics Led a successful organizational change that emphasized faculty scholarship and active learning. Established a faculty development program focused on active learning. Raised undergraduate business enrollment by 63%. Established the first undergraduate business study abroad program, and led three study abroad trips. Created a consulting group of business faculty to increase funding for the college. Placed at top 2% nationwide in student survey of my teaching effectiveness. Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas Dean of the School of Business and Professor of Economics Developed a student learning centered culture. Increased the number of students majoring in Business programs by 97%. Established internship and career placement programs; and created four 1-credit Dean s Seminars for freshmen- through senior-level students, focused on active learning, retention, internships, and career placement. Led the reaffirmation of accreditation for the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. Lynn G. Gillette, 4

5 Served on the self-study steering committee for SACS. Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri Executive Assistant to the President Promoted to this position. Served on the President s Cabinet and worked closely with the president and each vice president. Managed the development of the university strategic plan. Wrote and edited speeches and other documents, including presentations to State Legislature. Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Worked with the vice president in all academic areas and supervised study abroad, assessment, internships, multicultural affairs, Upward Bound, continuing education and summer institutes. Built a strong university study abroad program, increasing participants by 900%. Served as Dean of the Joseph Baldwin Academy, a summer institute for gifted adolescents. Increased enrollment, added two study abroad programs, and led the program to profitability. Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas Senior Lecturer of Economics Received student evaluations two standard deviations above the College of Liberal Arts mean. Served as Coordinator for Principles of Macroeconomics and taught Principles of Micro- and Macro Economics, Microeconomic Theory, and Applied Microeconomics for Business Majors. James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Assisted in the development of the twelve-point academic strategic plan including initiatives for student outcomes assessment, learning outside the classroom, and revision of the core curriculum. The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas Assistant Professor Ranked in the top 2% for most influence on student s intellectual development on graduate exit survey. Taught Principles of Microeconomics, Microeconomic Theory, and International Economics. Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas Visiting Assistant Professor Taught Principles of Microeconomics and Microeconomic Theory Scholarship: Selected Publications and Presentations Great Teaching Engages the Hearts and Minds of Students. With J. Robert Gillette, Keynote Address, Fifteenth Annual Faculty Institute at Barnard College, upcoming June How to Effectively Lead Change in Higher Education. Academic Leader, Magna Publications, February Also, developed three Mentor Sessions and one Online Seminar on How to Effectively Lead Change in Higher Education. Magna Publications, March Prepared Students: The Secret is in the Course Design. With J. Robert Gillette, Faculty Focus, Magna Publications, February Also, developed three Mentor Sessions and one Online Seminar on Prepared Students: The Secret is in the Course Design. Magna Publications, March Lynn G. Gillette, 5

6 Transforming a College to Embrace Active Learning, Undergraduate Research, and the Scholarship of Teaching. With J. Robert Gillette, Invited Plenary Session, 34 th Annual Lilly International Conference on College Teaching, November Ensuring Students Prepare So Class Time Focuses on Deep Learning. With J. Robert Gillette, 34 th Annual Lilly International Conference on College Teaching, November Engaging Students in Deep Learning Using a Campus-wide Business Plan Competition. With Rick Normington, 31 st Annual Lilly International Conference on College Teaching, November Peer Mentoring for Retention: Improving Student Performance and Creating Successful Leaders. With Erika Cole and Henry Conover, 31 st Annual Lilly International Conference on College Teaching, November Developing a Culture of Assessment at Two Institutions: Overcoming Common and Unique Barriers to Meaningful Assessment. With Terri Schoone, NC State Undergraduate Assessment Symposium, April General Education Assessment ASAP. With Jo Ann Rooney and L. Randy Strickland, Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Annual Meeting, December Reaffirmation 101: A Case Study of Spalding University. With Jo Ann Rooney, Tori McClure, and L. Randy Strickland, Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Annual Meeting, December 2007 Demonstrating the Effectiveness of Accelerated Programs. With Jo Ann Rooney and L. Randy Strickland, CAEL International Conference, November Building a General Education Assessment Program that Leads to Real Change: Case Study at Spalding University. With Terri Schoone and John Wilcox, 47 th Annual Meeting of the Association for General and Liberal Studies, October Leading Change: The Case of Spalding University. With Jo Ann Rooney and L. Randy Strickland, Retention 2007 Conference, May From Assessing For Accreditation To Assessing For Improvement: The Case of Spalding University. With Jo Ann Rooney and L. Randy Strickland, NC State Undergraduate Assessment Symposium, April Strategies to Increase Student Learning and Motivation in Principles of Economics Courses: Moving First Exposure to Material Before Class and Using Class for Process and Product, and Inspiring Active Learning through Team Comprehensive Oral Exams. with J. Robert Gillette, Southern Economics Association, November "A Welfare Theoretic Approach to Tax Incidence." American Economic Association, December Given over fifty presentations at regional, national and international conferences. Authored four economics textbook supplements; reviewed thirteen economics textbooks. Supervised and mentored nine undergraduate research projects. Interviewed by seven television and radio shows. Lynn G. Gillette, 6

7 Accreditation Visiting Teams Served on ten accreditation evaluation teams for the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), chaired an evaluation team for the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), and served on two evaluation teams for the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Consulting Invited to give ten workshops to businesses on teamwork and change management. Awards and Honors Sierra Nevada College, Executive of the Year, Sierra Nevada College, Executive of the Year, Sierra Nevada College, Special Award for Outstanding Leadership and Entrepreneurial Thinking, Sierra Nevada College, Executive of the Year, Tulane University, Freeman School of Business, Teaching Excellence Award, Houston EMBA, Sierra Nevada College, Executive of the Year, Tulane University, Freeman School of Business, Teaching Excellence Award, New Orleans EMBA, Tulane University, Freeman School of Business, Teaching Excellence Award, Houston PMBA, Tulane University, Freeman School of Business, Outstanding Teacher of the Year, New Orleans EMBA, Sierra Nevada College, Faculty Member of the Year, Tulane University, Freeman School of Business, Outstanding Teacher of the Year, New Orleans EMBA, Tulane University, Freeman School of Business, Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Houston PMBA, Sierra Nevada College, Faculty Member of the Year, Spalding University, Outstanding Teacher for Educating Adult Learners, Tulane University, Freeman School of Business, Teaching Excellence Award, Houston EMBA, Tulane University, Freeman School of Business, Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Houston EMBA, Tulane University, Freeman School of Business, Teaching Excellence Award, Houston EMBA, Southern Methodist University, Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Texas A & M University, Alfred F. Chalk Award for the outstanding graduate student in Economics, Lynn G. Gillette, 7