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American InterContinental University SystemDean, Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Programs
Nov. 2023Chandler, Arizona, United States · Remote
Holver Consulting, LLCPrincipal Consultant
Jun. 2019Will County, Illinois, United States
Project Higher EdChair Of The Board Of Directors
Sep. 2017 - Sep. 2018Chicago, Illinois
Project Higher EdMember of the Board of Directors
Aug. 2017 - Jun. 2019Chicago, IllinoisA supplemental education program for low and middle income Chicago students and their families.
Village of Romeoville Planning and Zoning BoardCommissioner
Mar. 2015Romeoville, Illinois
American InterContinental UniversityDean, School of Criminal Justice
Oct. 2014 - Nov. 2023Chandler, Arizona, United StatesManage the criminal justice curriculum for all campuses, ground and online: lead development and revision of criminal justice curriculum, work with and as a subject matter expert, develop and manage content development processes. Supervise faculty performance management processes, support training and development of faculty. Led system-level Industrial Advisory Board. Member of system-level IRB
Colorado Technical UniversityUniversity Program Director -- Criminal Justice Programs
Jan. 2009 - Oct. 2014Chicagoland• Led the development and launch of Master's in Criminal Justice in 2011. That program was ranked #4 among the Top Criminal Justice Schools Online in October 2014 by GraduatePrograms.com, and ranked #22 by US News & World Reports, in its list of Top Online MSCJ Programs for 2015. • Internal Faculty Appreciation Award for High Performance Principle of Leadership in 2009
• Chair of Criminal Justice Program Committeeresponsible for all university Criminal Justice Programs
• Chair of Employee Engagement Committee
• Member of Homeland Security Program Committee
• Responsible for quality of curriculum for Criminal Justice for entire university – online and ground campuses
• Led the development and launch of Bachelors Degree program in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
• Led the development and launch of Bachelors Degree program in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Cybercrime and Security
• Oversaw the Development of Homeland Security courses for Masters of Management Degree concentrating in Homeland Security
• Oversaw the development of courses for Human Services concentration in Bachelors Degree Program in Criminal Justice
• Authored 2 courses on Ethics: 1 for Chemical Dependency Counselors, for the Human Services concentration; and 1 for Ethics in Criminal Justice for all other CJ concentrations
• Authored 2 chapters on Courts in Intro to Criminal Justice textbook.
• Authored Constitutional Law course for Criminal Justice programs.
• Authored General Education course on American Government for all degree programs
• Authored course on Constitutional Law and Public Policy Analysis, for the Bachelors in CJ -- Homeland Security and Emergency Management
• Authored General Education course on Ethics
• Oversaw development of Intro to CJ course utilizing Adaptive Learning platform.
• Taught Criminal Justice and Paralegal Studies courses in online platform
• Supported instructional quality of 100 + adjunct instructors
Westwood CollegeAsst. Dir. of Education
Apr. 2007 - Sep. 2008Primary education administrator for the night programs at Westwood College's Chicago Loop Campus. Managed all faculty (full-time and adjunct), and mainitained Program Director resposibility for the Marketing and Sales Program, Construction Management and Healthcare Management programs.
As ADOE, member of National Leadership team for the organization Ensured effective teaching, faculty hiring, evaluation, training and development
Maintain high levels of student satisfaction
As ADOE, still retain Program Director duties for the Institute of Business; Oversaw operations of the Criminal Justice, Business Marketing and Sales, Construction Management and Healthcare Management programs for over 500 students
Responsible for recruiting, training, and directly managing over 40 faculty members in two institutes, comprised of Lead; Participation in curriculum development, and oversight of delivery and assessment of instruction
Management of student related issues - scheduling, complaints, academic advising.
Westwood CollegeProgram Director, Institute of Business and Institute of Justice
Mar. 2006 - Apr. 2007• Oversaw operations of the Criminal Justice, Business Marketing and Sales, Construction Management and Healthcare Management programs for over 500 students
• Responsible for recruiting, training, and directly managing over 40 faculty members in two institutes, comprised of Lead, full-time and adjunct faculty
• Participation in curriculum development, and oversight of delivery and assessment of instruction
• Management of student related issues – scheduling, complaints, academic advising
Westwood CollegeLead Instructor, Criminal Justice Program
Jan. 2005 - Mar. 2006Chicago Loop Campus.
Full-time instructional, administrative, and advising/counseling responsibilities over Criminal Justice Program.
Named Instructor of the Year for the Chicago Loop Campus.
Westwood CollegeAdjunct Instructor
Mar. 2004 - Jan. 2005Taught Criminal Justice and Business Law courses at River Oaks and Chicago Loop campuses
Andrews & HollowayPartner
Jan. 2001 - Jun. 2004Homewood, ILCivil and criminal litigation in Illinois trial courts throughout the state, as well as appellate argument before Illinois Appellate Courts (1st and 4th District) and Federal Courts of Appeals (7th and 11th Circuits. Also engaged in: Social Security Disability Practice
ERISA Litigation
Insurance Coverage Litigation
Entertainment Law
Real Estate Transactions and Litigation
Small Business Development and Representation
Civil Rights Litigation
Employment Discrimination and Wrongful Termination litigation
Calla Lily Gift ShopAssistant Manager/Co-Owner
Feb. 1998 - Jul. 2002Retail store that specialized in African-American greeting cards, home furnishings and accessories, and artwork. Four consecutive years of significant revenue growth prior to unexpected close of store due to crime.
DeBofsky & DeBofskyAssociate
Aug. 1994 - Dec. 2000Chicago, ILSocial Security Disability Practice
ERISA Litigation
Insurance Coverage Litigation
Real Estate Transactions and Litigation
Civil Rights Litigation
Employment Discrimination and Wrongful Termination litigation
Appellate litigation
Criminal Defense litigation
Clerk of Circuit Court, Champaign County, ILDeputy Clerk, Criminal Division
Jan. 1991 - Jun. 1994Champaing, IllinoisSingle-handedly converted book records to electronic records system for period 1970-1994. Daily respnsibilities included customer service to the public, cashiering duties, data entry, and general office work.
Covenant Medical CenterSecurity Officer
Jan. 1989 - Jun. 1994Urbana-Champaign, Illinois AreaRoutine patrols within interior and exterior of hospital grounds. Provided secure environment for patients and employees.
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