Lusharon Wiley, Ed.D, Building 21/130 32514 850.474.2161/lwiley@uwf.edu Dr. Lusharon Wiley has over 20 years of professional experience in the field of inclusion and diversity. She is the Associate Dean of Students for Inclusion Services and Programs. As a participant in the creation of a global society, she is committed to creating opportunities for broad based cultural and social engagement through annual events and programs that focus on increasing understanding and fostering dialogue among different groups. She believes that making campus life inclusive requires looking beyond what students learn in the classroom to what they do outside of the classroom. Dr. Wiley seeks to advance and foster creative and innovative ways of focusing discussions on topics that are provocative while gradually leading the learner to become more aware of diverse issues through self-discovery and discourse in a safe environment. Like Coleman (2009), she believes that goals must be mission-driven and that activities and programs must be intentional. Two of the most cutting edge and mission driven services provided through Inclusion Services and Programs are the Common Ground Diversity and Inclusion Training Group and the Inclusion Series Spotlight. The Common Ground group includes students and staff who engage in discourse at two levels. First, within group discussions that probes belief systems, the cycle of socialization, and the social creation of identity. Through self examination and examination and cultural interchange with others, the Common Ground facilitators are trained to engage others in discussion through interactive activities and reflection. The goal is to increase awareness and plant the seeds for thinking beyond the obvious. Common Ground believes that change begins with the person in the mirror. The Spotlight series provides opportunities for the campus community to learn more about people in the community and how their lived experiences helped shape them into who they are today. Participants in the spotlight share their lived experiences in the context of inclusion and exclusion and engage in cross cultural and cross-generational discussions with the audience. Dr. Wiley believes there must be intentionality in fostering and building inclusive campuses. The learner (we are all learners) must look outside, around and under the box. Each person must seek to understand and to be understood. Ultimately, the goal is to help create an environment that encourages the development of the whole person and enhances the quality of the college experience for all persons.
Education Doctorate of Education May 2007 Specialization: Diversity Studies Master of Arts in Political Science December 1974 University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL Specialization: Program Evaluation and Design Bachelor of Science in Political Science May 1973 Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) Tuskegee, AL Specialization: Political Science & pre-law Professional Experience Associate Dean of Students & Director Inclusion Services and Programs June 2007 present Dean of Students Office/Division of Student Affairs, Pensacola, Florida Director of Inclusion Services and Programs Serve as the primary campus contact for any issues/emergencies that arise which involves a student. Verify and process death notices and student absences. Research requests for instructor notification of absences, collect documentation, and prepare and notify professors as appropriate. Responsible for walk-ins, admission clearances, medical withdrawals, death notifications, disruptive class room students, and the day to day routine operation of the Dean of Students office. Supervise the Student Disability Resource Center to ensure compliance with federal regulations regarding appropriate academic accommodations for students with disabilities. Manage the budget for Disabled Aid Assistance. This budget is allocated yearly by the state to provide direct services for students with disabilities. Lead campus wide efforts to collaborate and communicate the role of the Student Disability Resource Center to help educate the campus on disability related issues. Director of Inclusion Services and Program for the Division of Student Affairs. Provide training for students and staff on issues of awareness and inclusion. Create opportunities for broad based cultural and social engagement through annual events and programs focused on increasing understanding and fostering dialogue among different groups. Implemented Common Ground Inclusion and Diversity group which foster peer-to-peer diversity training for student organizations, individual classes, and various campus departments. Serve as associate student conduct officer, participate on the Student Conduct case conference team, serve as hearing officer for administrative and conduct committee hearings. Member of the Campus Case Team whose responsibility is to be aware of assess possible risk or harm posed by students.
Coordinate the Success Coach Program, a program designed to facilitate the transition process for students who may have violated the student code of conduct or those who have a hard time adjusting to college life. Each participant is provided a faculty or staff member to serve as a sounding board and guide. Primary reviewer in the Dean of Students office for pre-admission clearances when an applicant has a history of criminal or campus misconduct. Lead the Military Connections committee in serving as a resource network to connect active, reserve, and retired military students and their families with the campus community. Responsible for campus wide initiation and implementation of military recognition programs and events. Responsible for ensuring that two scholarships administered by the Student Disability Resource Center are administered in accordance with guidelines set forth in the application. Interim Dean of Students August 2005 June 2006 Dean of Students Office/Division of Student Affairs, Pensacola, Florida Held full responsibility for the position of the Dean of Students including the supervision of the professional, support, and student staff in the Dean of Students office including Judicial Affairs, the Student Disability Resource Center, Greek Affairs, Student Government, Student Transitions Program (orientation), Voyages Leadership Program for students, and multicultural and minority retention. Held fiduciary responsibility for the efficient management of the Dean of Students budget which included the development and expenditure of all budgeted items for the department. Represented the University to parents and other external supporters; mediated problems among students and student groups. Worked cooperatively with directors in the Division of Student Affairs to establish positive programs and services Campus-wide policy formation and interpretation as related to individual students, student organizations, various university offices and departments, faculty and staff members, parents, campus alcohol policy, student conduct rules and regulations, fraternity and sorority members, student leaders, disabled students, and academic integrity guidelines. Provided direct supervision of judicial affairs Assistant Dean of Students November 2004 August 2005 and June 2006 June 2007 Dean of Students Office/Division of Student Affairs, Pensacola, Florida Supervised the Student Disability Resource Center staff and activities. Made programmatic changes to the operation of the SDRC based on audit findings, Implemented new intake and processing procedures. Moved the SDRC from a paper-based department to an online intake process Worked to establish the SDRC as an effective, efficient resource for the campus community Held fiscal responsibility for the oversight of scholarships for students with disabilities and the state grant for the department.
Served as team leader and chair of the University s Making Way for Excellence Community Outreach initiative Spearheaded a community-wide survey to get the pulse of the people living in the Pensacola area. Utilized survey results to make recommendations on how to improve communityuniversity relationships. Developed the curricula for and implemented the student leadership initiative for the Division of Student Affairs Assessed the effectiveness of component parts of the program and re-designed curriculum as needed. Served as a member of the case conference team for student conduct issues Director of Student Support Services July 1998 October 31, 2004 College of Arts and Sciences Was responsible for management, administration, and writing the 1.1 million dollar four-year TRiO/Student Support Services (SSS) grant. The SSS grant was a competitively awarded national grant from the federal Department of Education. In addition to the Student Support Services grant. Wrote and administered the competitively based grant-aid scholarship for low income students which totaled approximately $38,000/yr. Followed federal guidelines for grant administration of both grants. Supervised all aspects of the Student Support Services program. This included an academic advisor, tutor coordinator, senior clerical officer, student employees, peer mentors and tutors. Held hiring and firing authority for all SSS staff. Assisted with recruitment of program participants. Evaluated program effectiveness utilizing performance based outcomes including data collection on number of students served, retention, impact of tutoring and intrusive intervention on academic performance, and effectiveness of services to students. Collaborated with other campus offices such as the University Advising Center, Enrollment Services, International Student Office, academic departments, and the Counseling Center to ensure those program participants needs were met. Served as academic advisor to 300+ students per academic year. Instructor for the Freshman Year Experience class for 14 years Established and served as advisor to the first student leadership program at the college level designed exclusively for students participating in Student Support Services programs. Held primary responsibility for planning and carrying out the yearly awards banquet for TRiO students. Performed retention analysis on students served. Assistant Director of Student Support Services September 1993 July 1998
College of Arts and Sciences Provided academic advising and registration for 300+ lower division students Coordinated support services for students including tutoring, academic counseling, assisting with academic and financial aid appeals, as well as medical withdrawals. Recruited, interviewed and screened program participants. Conducted public information seminars. Provided lower division instruction in two subjects- Student Life Skills and African American Experience. Maintained ongoing relationship with community service agencies to provide referrals as needed. Served as campus-wide point of contact for students advised through Student Support Services Program Assisted with data collection to complete summative and formative evaluations Full Service Schools Coordinator April 1992 September 1993 Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services Managed contracts with local hospitals and schools for HRS staff placed on-site at host facilities. Conducted workshops and seminars on community linked services; fostered community development and collaboration with HRS. Served as the HRS liaison to local community agencies involved in the promotion and implementation of full service facilities. Facilitated local and state training on the evaluation, implementation, and creation of full service programs. Florida Training Coordinator June 1990 April 1992 Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services Assisted with the planning, design, coordination, and evaluation of local training activities for users of the Florida On-Line Recipient Integrated Data Access System (FLORIDA). This system was implemented when the department moved from manual processing of applications for AFDC, food stamps, Medicaid, and other services Performed monitoring of conversion activities from manual application process to online intake process Scheduled all training for the six counties in the Florida panhandle. Medical Social Worker January 1987 - August 1988 Hillsborough County Department of Public Assistance Served as an on-site medical social worker for Hillsborough County s indigent population Processed applications for public assistance for the county s neediest citizens.
Determined individual and family eligibility for medical services Made referrals to other community-based agencies Served as a member of the county s Quality Enhancement Program (QEP). QEP submitted a successful proposal that reduced county expenses by $200,000 a year! Publications Ford, D, Northrup, P. and Wiley, L. (2009) New Directions for Student Services. Connections, Partnerships, Opportunities, and Programs to Enhance Success for Military Students. Wiley Periodicals. American Association of State Colleges and Universities (2007). Hispanic Student Success in State Colleges and Universities: Creating Supportive Spaces on our Campuses, Research team member that visited Chico State University, Hammang et.al. When Black Folks Was Colored (1998). Anthology of selected writings. Mama N em. African American Heritage Society of Pensacola. Presentations (not all inclusive) Narrowing the Gulf Conference Title: The intersection of Disability and Diversity March 2010 St. Petersburg, FL National Conference of the Association of Higher Education and Disability Title: Am I Invisible? Exploring Diversity and Disability Through the Lens of Powerlessness and Domination July 2009 National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education May 2008 Title: Oreo and Bananas: Got Any Milk to go With That? Orlando, FL January 2008 Division of Student Affairs Division Wide Symposium Title: Valuing differences: It s a Good Thing Postal Workers of America s Women s History Program March 2007 Presentation: Women in History Removing the Masks: A Traveling Dialogue November 2006 Topic: Women and Leadership or Nice Girls Don t Become Provosts Bishop State Community College February 2004 Black History Month speaker Topic: African American Women: Walking, Running and Soaring Through History
Mobile, AL March 2004 Women s Studies Conference Topic: Oreos go to College Council for Opportunity in Education September 2001 Topic: Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Decision Making Chicago, IL Volunteer Activities Ambassador for City of Pensacola s Chamber of Commerce Human Resources Appropriation Committee, County Representative Board member & past president, Florida Association of Higher Education and Disability Board Member, Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle, Inc Faculty Advisor, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Member, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Women s Ministry Leader, local church Additional Training 2012 Social Justice Training Institute 2011 POSTSECONDARY DISABILITY TRAINING INSTITUTE CERTIFICATION 2007 ACADEMY FOR STUDENT CONDUCT ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATION GEHRING INSTITUTE SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 2005 MEDIATION TRAINING (23 HOURS) CERTIFIED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION 2005 LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE FACILITATOR CERTIFIED BY INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATES 2005 CERTIFICATION FOR LEADERSHIP EDUCATION BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR STUDENT PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION