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Assiniboine Community CollegeSenior Advisor, Student Affairs
May. 2020CanadaSenior Leader: oversight and professional guidance - Student Affairs and the Learning Commons (Centre for Learning innovation, Test Centre, Library, Learning Curve)
Strategic Leadership: Acted as the primary strategic advisor for student affairs, focusing on policy development, student engagement, and wellness strategies to enhance the overall student experience.
Learning Commons Oversight: Provided comprehensive oversight to the Learning Commons, a central hub for quality curriculum, teaching and learning to support exceptional learning experiences for all Assiniboine students (teaching and learning centre, tutoring services, library, study spaces, and access to educational resources)
Successfully led the transition to a more integrated and accessible service model
Program Development and Implementation: Initiated and oversaw the development of innovative curriculum processes designed to support diverse learning needs and promote academic excellence across the student body.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Fostered strong collaborative relationships between faculty, administrative staff, and student organizations to ensure the Learning Commons met the evolving needs of the student population.
Continuous Improvement: Implemented continuous improvement processes for the Learning Commons, utilizing feedback and data analysis to drive service enhancements and resource allocation.
Student Success Initiatives: Launched targeted initiatives aimed at reducing academic barriers, resulting in measurable improvements in student retention and success rates.
Resource Management: Managed budgets, staffing, and technological resources efficiently
Saskatchewan PolytechnicCurriculum Developer
Dec. 2019 - May. 2020
BC Responsible Gambling ProgramGambling Support-Provincial
Aug. 2018 - Sep. 2020Activating systemic change management strategies
Assiniboine Community CollegeSpecial Projects Advisor, prior Interim Dean, Education Consultant
Mar. 2018 - May. 2020Specializing in evidence based approaches that identify,refine and action strategic plans in order to meet institutional, executive and individual goals.
University of SaskatchewanDirector of Student Advising
Mar. 2011 - Mar. 2018A strategic thinker who can facilitate dialogue, build consensus and develop synergies with a broad range of constituencies in order to achieve common goals.
Comprehensive services to 9K+ students while managing administration of the Undergraduate Student Office (UGSO), overseeing operations for the University Transition Program (UTRAN) and Aboriginal Student Achievement Program-Student Services. Implemented change management tactics to improve organizational effectiveness, particularly in strategic enrollment, quality assurance systems, student service models, workforce planning, and crisis / threat assessment. Delivered portfolio feedback to staff, helping them meet the demands of internationalization. Oversaw curriculum and training development; led workshops to promote safe workplaces and self-reflective practices. Chaired and co-chaired on governance committees. Acquired 2.4K new student contacts in only nine months and raised retention by 2.5% through thorough workflow analysis and improvement. Secured 200 student contacts by conceptualizing new early alert processes and procedures. Significantly contributed to an increase in overall UTRAN student grades by 5% by evaluating and revitalizing the UTRAN program. Boosted team abilities to meet student service demands and drive performance output by over 5% through assessment of the Aboriginal Student Services and introduction of new models. Developed curriculum for Strategies for Academic Success emphasizing cognition, self-reflexivity, and skill development for academic success. Initiated a new program, Academic Recovery that effectively utilized the principles of ‘self-directed behavior change’ to guide students at risk of failing to achieve scholastic goals.
Saskatchewan Regional CollegesRecognition of Prior Learning Provincial Project Manager-Secondment
Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2008Integral in motivating staff to expand their understanding and participation in the recognition of prior learning framework. Mentored employees, motivating them to engage in portfolio development and skills programming with stakeholders. Worked with local employers to create competency profiles that could assess the skills of potential employees. Designed web-based resources to expand the college's visibility. ¨ Improved student confidence entering the workforce by adding numerous portfolio activities into the established curriculum with Great Plains College. ¨ Promoted understanding and use of RPL while increasing the capacity of colleges to participate in RPL by executing a system eco-scan to ascertain system capacity and resource development.
Great Plains CollegeRegional Manager/Counselor/Coordinator/Instructor
Nov. 2000 - Mar. 2011Providing comprehensive educational opportunities across the province of Saskatchewan in Adult Basic Education, Trades, Technical, Undergraduate and Graduate programming. Managed administrative operations across four campuses, which included supervising numerous regional counseling units. Developed change management plans that enhanced organizational effectiveness of enrollment, resulting in increased programming and student registration. Introduced, organized, and promoted multiple scholarship programs to support local students. Collaborated with various post-secondary institutions, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders to encourage greater program diversity. Facilitated the integration of regional staff after a merger, encouraging team development and student service planning by spearheading a region-wide student services unit. Grew business contacts 100% by organizing and executing business events and trade shows targeting essential skills for employment and workplace success, which facilitated networking and relationship building while showcasing local stores and services. Pioneered a safe campus campaign to eliminate violence among staff and students. Improved classroom management as well as student retention through the creation and presentation of training programs for instructors.
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