HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

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Associate Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator, New York Film Academy, 2022-2023

 

• Conducted workplace investigations for all concerns related to the student conduct code and Campus TIX Policies.•

• Coordinated compliance programs for Title IX, VAWA, SAVE, and the Clery Act; monitored and implemented actions to comply with the Title IX, including other state and federal laws and regulations; promote commitment to working, learning, and living environments free from harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct.

•  Oversaw NYFA responses to all Title IX complaints. Ensured investigations comply with the NYFA’s written procedures and Title IX requirements, including notices, timelines, training, and interim actions.

• Developed and periodically updated policies and procedures necessary to achieve compliance with Title IX and other federal, state, and local laws.

• Provided oversight, training, and leadership for all Title IX initiatives and maintain accurate records of all compliance efforts.

• Conducted an annual review of all formal and informal Title IX complaints and reports to identify and address any patterns or systemic problem that require attention.

• Provided oversight of all reports, complaints, and investigations related to sexual misconduct.

• Coordinated and oversaw the development and implementation of periodic assessments of campus climate.

• Developed, lead, and facilitate various training programs for students and employees.

• Developed and implement educational programming year-round, including annual NYFA Sexual Assault Prevention Week in April.​

 

Dean of Student Learning, Moorpark College, 2018-2020​

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• Supervised the academic departments of English, World Languages and English as Second Language. Responsibilities included responding to academic employees concerns, mediation of conversations, conducting workplace investigations pertaining to reports of policy violations, and issuing letters of reprimand and discipline.

• Specific duties included the development of prevention programs for faculty that address tolerance, sensitivity and awareness involving the communities of color, immigrant status, LGBTQI and disabilities.

• Responsible for the overall design, organization, delivery, supervision, evaluation, and fiscal management of a comprehensive student learning program, which includes a blended academic and student services portfolio.

• Developed, directed, coordinated, supervised, and evaluated the programs, personnel, operations, and activities of a college division, including program planning, analysis, and review, to ensure compliance with Education Code, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, district policies, and all contractual agreements between the Governing Board and recognized bargaining units.

• Assisted in the recruitment, selection, and development of classified and academic personnel within the division, and evaluate all personnel in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Planned and projected division staffing requirements, monitored proper and efficient use of assigned staff, and provided staffing recommendations in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity principles and guidelines.

• Directed the development and implementation of class schedules and faculty assignments for the English, Humanities, Foreign Languages and English as a Second Language departments in accordance with current assessment of program and student needs and collective bargaining agreements.

• Managed the student conduct process, including the review of all reports of misconduct against students, investigation of all complaints, and adjudication of those rising to a preponderance of the evidence.

• Oversaw all programs related to student government, student clubs and organizations.

• Directed and implement sound fiscal planning in the development and management of the division budget, including the preparation and submission of division budget for timely and accurate implementation. Developed and implemented externally funded initiatives.

• Provided guidance to and receive advice from faculty organizations on matters relating to the instructional programs. Promoted the inclusion of students in the shared decision-making process.

• Developed, implement, direct and evaluate activities related to articulation with secondary schools, and matriculation activities within the college, including the recruitment, admission, assessment, advisement and retention of students. Developed, implemented, directed and evaluated such student activities, programs and services as community outreach, special student events, student government, graduation, student health program management, course curriculum, orientation programs, needs assessments, and related services in support of student college life.

• Coordinated the establishment and implementation of division advisory committees. Established and maintained liaisons with business and community representatives as participants in the planning, development and modification of division curriculum and programs.

• Coordinated and prepare timely and accurate instructional reports required by various federal, state, district and college departments.

• Coordinated and prepare timely, accurate and comprehensive reports and responses to all required state, federal, and district and college departments.

• Served on the following management councils and college and district committees: Behavior Intervention Team (Chairperson), Basic Skills AB705 Committee (Co-Chair), Title IX Oversight Committee (Districtwide), Emergency Preparedness Committee, Student Equity and Achievement Committee, Teaching Men of Color Advisory Committee

 

 

Director of Student Conduct and Ethical Development, California State University, Northridge 2007-2018

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• Managed, directed, and evaluated the campus wide student conduct program.

• Responsible for the most complex support issues that involve the highest level of risk that impact enterprise-wide concerns.

• Trained and developed students and their organizations regarding ethical decision-making.

• Provided management oversight to new and existing administrative projects, implemented major conduct initiatives, and interacted extensively with staff partners and student clientele throughout the campus community.

• Built effective strategic alliances internally and externally, and initiated and developed strong working relationships with the university community.

• Ensured compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations, chancellor’s executive orders and campus specific policies.

• Provided guidance to and received guidance from faculty, staff, academic and administrative departments relating to matters of student conduct and intervention strategies for developmentally resolving conflicts.

• Convened with student organizations regularly to ensure student inclusion in shared governance and shared decision making.

• Consulted with campus wide program managers to address matters of potential student policy violations.

• Assisted in the research, development and preparation of timely reports for institutional, state and federal requirements.

• Promoted the application of computer technology in the student conduct program, and oversaw the installation, maintenance, updating and training of staff in its use.

• Coordinated and prepared timely, accurate and comprehensive reports for campus departments and governmental agencies.

• Recruited, selected, developed and evaluated departmental personnel in accordance with the campus policies and procedures.

• Planned and projected departmental staffing requirements, monitored the efficient use of staffing resources, and maintained compliance with equal opportunity guidelines. Planned resource allocations for department staffing, technology, travel, equipment and facilities.

• Improved performance through effective coaching, training and mentoring. Created and implemented methods for improving individual and team performance, and built effective teams committed to organizational goals.

• Made recommendations for departmental budget increases through the fiscal proposal process.

• Served on the following committees: Student Behavioral Intervention Team (Chairperson), Student Affairs Leadership Council, Sexual Violence Prevention, Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Advisory, Workplace Behavior Consultation, Clery Compliance, Smoke/Tobacco Free Campus, Academic Integrity.

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Assistant Director of First Year Programs and co-Director of New Student Orientation, Loyola Marymount University 2005-2006

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• Responsible for the selection, training, development and supervision of both the Summer Orientation Leaders and Student Mentors.

• Oversaw and direct the academic advisement and registration of first year and transfer students.

• Directed and implement budget for the summer orientation program and the student mentor program.

• Ensured that all program elements comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
  
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Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Ethical Development, California State University, Long Beach 2002-2005

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• Investigated and adjudicated complaints and allegations of University policy violations against individual students and University recognized groups and organizations.

• Conducted interviews and collected evidence to assess severity and scope of events.

• Applied University policies and regulations to facts and evidence to make sanction recommendations for the Dean of Students.

• Prepared cases for administrative hearing, if necessary.

• Served as faculty and staff resource for policy and regulation compliance and interpretation.

• Consulted with University personnel to respond to various campus issues to ensure proper actions are consistent with Federal, state, local and University policies (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA, Ed Code, Clery Act).

• Reviewed policies and provided recommendations for change to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of current and future campus regulations.

• Acted as Department/University Liaison to internal and external departments and agencies.

• Collaborated with the Student Housing and Admissions and Records offices to deal with various concerns that involved judicial issues.

• Interacted with campus and city law enforcement agencies to ensure a safe educational environment.

• Developed, planned and organized Ethical Decision-making workshops in cooperation with academic affairs.

• Served as program advisor for the National PanHellenic, Intern-Fraternity council and Cultural Greek Council student organizations.

• Developed ethics related on campus student programming.

• Produced social norming awareness campaign for campus wide ethics focus, including pamphlets, posters and other promotional materials.

• Facilitated workshops in the Lois J. Swanson Leadership Academy (i.e. ethical decision-making, conflict resolution, collaborating with difficult people and legal case briefing).