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| Vice President, Academic, Durham College ..... | |
| Career History Since Graduation – including Highlights of Professional Career |
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS PRIOR TO CURRENT APPOINTMENT Associate Vice President, Academic (2012 - 2015) Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning • As chair of the Academic Framework Committee, oversaw the development and implementation of several significant academic initiatives including: change to the institution’s passing grade from 60 to 50 per cent; changes to the institution’s progression rules and graduation requirements; standardization of course credits; and the renumbering of course codes. Also responsible for the development of more than 20 academic policies and procedures, as well as substantial revisions to the academic regulations. • As chair of the Degree Breadth Committee, led the expansion of the number and range of degree breadth course offerings, the classification of breadth courses into three distinct categories, the establishment of lower- and upper-level degree breadth requirements, and the development and launch of a formal process for the submission, review and approval of degree breadth courses. • As a member of the Enterprise System Steering Committee and co-chair of the Academic Reference Group, participated as the academic sponsor in the implementation of a new $30.4M Enterprise Systems Project to replace a highly customized, ‘home-grown’ student records system. This project required substantial changes to academic business practices and processes. • As co-chair of the North Campus Backfill Steering Committee, led the development of institutional space planning principles, criteria for the evaluation of space requests, and a process for applying for space allocation. Will continue in this role to lead a $22M 100,000 square foot backfill project. • As a member of the Budget and Finance Committee, established a framework for an integrated business planning and resource allocation model that promotes effective delivery of the institution’s approved strategic priorities, goals and strategies. • Managed the $170M academic operating budget and liaise cross-institutionally to ensure integrated planning. • Managed the allocation of funds for academic capital equipment purchases for all academic schools and departments. • As a member of the Major Capacity Expansion (MCE) Steering Committee and a co-chair of the Academic Programming Working Group, led broad and inclusive consultations to identify academic joint diploma-degree programs to be included in the MCE submission. • As a co-chair of the Core Strategic Enrolment Management Team, participated in the enrolment management process to consider annual and five-year plans around the College strategic plan. • Chaired and provided academic leadership on several institution-wide committees including, for example, the Strategic Enrolment Management Advisory Committee (co-chair), the Academic and Educational Technology Committee (co-chair), the Technology Council (co-chair), the Research Ethics Board, the Degree Council (co-chair), and the Enterprise System Business Owners’ Group (co-chair). • Provided the academic schools with support in matters relating to developing articulation agreements, developing policy and procedure documents, analyzing and interpreting the KPI academic results, approving travel for students, faculty and administrators, mentoring new academic administrators, and program review. • Developed MOUs with several northern colleges to allow students from these institutions to transfer into high affinity programs at Humber. • Provided academic leadership to the Deans’ Council and Academic Operations Committee in coordination with the Vice President, Academic and act as a designate in his absence.Associate Dean, School of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism (2007 - 2012) Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Responsible for all aspects of leading a diverse mix of faculty and programs, including a team of program coordinators and support staff. Specific accomplishments and roles include: • Created and headed the visioning for the School’s Academic and Program Excellence Committee for developing student advising and retention strategies, developing strategies to improve KPI results and school retention reports, providing faculty with professional development opportunities, and facilitating events and initiatives leading to a culture of recognition and celebration within the School. • Recognized and supported teaching excellence through coaching, direct mentoring, ongoing class visits, and promoting faculty professional development opportunities. • Led the development and successfully launched several diploma, degree and post-graduate level programs. • Reviewed, updated and approved program and course curricula. • Managed 40 full-time and 130 part-time faculty members including their recruitment and selection, workload assignment, performance review and feedback and professional development. • Responded to student complaints, appeals, academic decisions, and academic misconduct, and worked to resolve student issues in the School. • Created a faculty handbook, a resource webpage, a formal orientation session, and a peer-mentoring program to provide all faculty with the requisite information and guidance to succeed. • Developed and implemented new institutional standards for probationary faculty performance management. • Participated in enrollment management meetings with the Vice-President, Academic, the Office of Planning and Development, and the Registrar’s Office. • Led a task force to examine degree breadth course offerings and degree breadth course recommendations for improving student choice and experience. • Promoted student success and retention with interventions such as First Year Experience programs, supplemental instruction, international student orientation and events, and peer-mentoring. • Member on the Academic Appeal Committee, Academic Operations Committee, Student Success Committee, Academic Computing Committee, Research Ethics Board, Orientation Steering Committee, Research Council, Degree Council, and the Staff Initiated Research Fund Adjudication Committee.Program Head, Kinesiology (2007 - 2010) University of Guelph-Humber • Designed, developed and implemented curricula for the program. • Developed and implemented student success programs and activities, including student mixer events, learning skills workshops for first- and fifth-semester students, program orientation sessions, future study workshops, and a program speaker series. • Managed program budget. • Advised graduate students registered in The University of Guelph’s Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences master’s program.Program Coordinator, School of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism, Fitness & Health Promotion Program (2002 - 2007) Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning • Designed, developed and implemented program curricula, including on-campus and off-campus internship courses. • Developed and implemented student success programs and activities, including the i-Succeed First Year Experience program, student mixer events, learning skills workshops for first-semester students, program orientation sessions, and future study workshops. • Advised students on academic polices and procedure, as well as career opportunities. • Facilitated student orientation sessions. • Collaborated with the Career Centre to promote job opportunities for graduates.Adjunct Faculty/Curricula Developer, School of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism, and Planning & Development Office (1999 - 2002) Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning • Designed, developed and implemented curricula for a new diploma program in Fitness & Health Promotion. • Instructed diploma and certificate level courses. • Developed partnership database for student internship placements. |
| Most Memorable York University Experience | I often think back to my fun days in Dr. Dave Hood's lab. I worked with a great team of other graduate students - Dr. Mark Takahashi, Dr. Mike Connor and Dr. Mojgan Rezvani. We worked hard but always found time to have fun.
I also often think of training with the York U track team. Another great group of friends. The relationships and friends made during my time at York are my most memorable experiences. |
| Community Involvements/Contributions (Local to International) | Member of Northumberland Learning Council |
| Honours and Awards | ACADEMIC AWARDS
• National Science & Engineering Research Council Graduate Research Scholarship PROFESSIONAL AWARDS • Humber College Administrative Distinguished Service Award |
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