MARY JONES
MARYJONES@MNU.EDU
EDUCATION:
University of Missouri—Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri. Ph.D. in Educational Administration – Higher Education, 1998. Dissertation: The Relationship between Selected Stakeholder Groups’ Perceptions of Quality and Student Satisfaction for Regional Higher Education Institutions.
University of Missouri—Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri. Education Specialist in Higher Education Administration, 1994.
Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri. M.B.A. in Management, 1987. Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1977.
Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Kansas. Associate of Arts, 1976.
Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri. Certificate in Cross-Cultural Ministries, 2001.
Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, Oklahoma. Graduate coursework in counseling and psychology, 2011.
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:
MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, Kansas. Provost and Chief Academic Officer, 2013 to present.
Responsible for all academic affairs for traditional students and professional and graduate programs, which includes oversight of faculty, curriculum, academic quality and budget.
Responsible for strategic enrollment operations for traditional, professional and graduate programs.
Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, Oklahoma. Provost and Chief Academic Officer, 2008 to 2013.
Responsible for all academic affairs for traditional students and professional and graduate programs, which includes oversight of faculty, curriculum, academic quality and budget.
Responsible for faculty recruitment, development and evaluation. Coordinate with general education, student development, and
Completed successful Higher Learning Commission (North Central) accreditation visit in 2009 resulting in ten-year extension.
Serve as Accreditation Liaison Officer to HLC since 2008. New academic initiatives completed include:
Online MBA program approved by HLC MBA specialization in health care
Graduate certificate program in Play Therapy
Relocation of branch campus for professional and graduate students in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Started Center for Online Learning
Initial accreditation for business by ACBSP awarded for ten years
Learning Communities developed for undergraduate students feature cohorts and linked interdisciplinary courses
New General Education program with focus on outcomes implemented for 2011-2012
Started Center for Global Engagement to increase student opportunities for international educational experiences Facilitated start of a Faculty Senate
Facilitated major grant acquisitions for multiple projects Developed strategies for Quetzal Education Research Center
in Costa Rica for sustainable programs
Completed academic restructure of administration Coordinate and complete various reports including self-study,
progress, monitoring and others for accreditation, government reporting, board of trustees and compliance purposes.
Oversee deans of colleges, director of academic grant writing, registrar’s office and institutional research.
Chief compliance officer for institution with responsibilities for ADA, Section 504, and OCR.
Chair various standing committees or councils including Faculty Assembly, Academic Council, Strategic Planning Commission, Deans’ Table, Faculty Professional Development Council, and
Commencement.
Serves as member of President’s Administrative Cabinet, Student Life Council, Athletic Committee, Benefits Committee, Budget
Committee, Benefits Committee, Online Learning Committee, Web Advisory Committee and Retention Task Force among others. Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, Oklahoma. Professor of Marketing, 2006 to 2008.
Taught the following undergraduate or graduate courses: Ethics and Business Principles (introduction) Salesmanship
Business Communications Strategic Planning (graduate)
Advised and coordinated outcomes assessment activities for the graduate, undergraduate and degree completion business programs in the School of Business.
Lead the initial logistical efforts for obtaining outside program accreditation with ACBSP for the School of Business.
Member of the following committees: Student Learning Committee; Planning and Scanning Subcommittee of the Strategic Planning Committee; and HLC Criterion Two working group.
Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi, Kenya. Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic and Professor of Business Administration, 2001 to 2006.
Responsible for all academic affairs, which included international faculty recruitment (paid and volunteer), faculty evaluation, faculty development, curriculum development and the registrar’s office. Responsibilities included student recruitment, admissions,
institutional marketing and strategic planning.
Created study-abroad opportunities for students to ANU from US colleges.
Researched and coordinated transition to an integrated
administrative and registration software system for all operations. Involved in fund-raising and development for scholarships, books,
computers and other resources.
Responsible for all curriculum and evaluation documents for final accreditation, inspection and award of the Charter for the University. Developed and formalized faculty handbook and policies.
Researched, designed and implemented trimester system for year round programming.
Responsible for academic budget negotiation and budget oversight for all academic areas.
Presented academic reports to the Board of Trustees and Council. Coordinated curriculum development for several new programs. Served as acting chair for the MBA program, which included
curriculum development and start-up at off-site location.
Assisted in negotiations for off-site location for evening programs. Hosted various guests, dignitaries and volunteers at campus events
and as local tour guide.
Represented the Vice Chancellor (president) in her absence or on request at various functions, outside meetings or as chair of committees.
Developed and implemented procedures for articulation of certificate and diploma programs in African Region.
MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, Kansas. Professor of Business Administration and Director of Graduate Studies in Management, 1999 to 2001. Associate Professor of Business Administration and Director of Graduate Studies in Management, 1998-1999.
Administered the MBA program including recruiting students, hiring of faculty and evaluating program outcomes.
Developed mission statement and curriculum model for existing MBA program.
Taught half-load of courses in undergraduate and graduate programs. Committee assignments included: Graduate Council, Committee on
the Professorate, and Judiciary Council among others.
MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, Kansas. Associate Professor of Business Administration, 1996-1998. Adjunct Professor of Business Administration, 1992-1993. Assistant Professor of Business Administration, 1989-1992. Instructor of Business Administration, 1987-1989.
Taught half-time traditional undergraduate students and half-time adult students in degree completion program. Courses included: Principles of Management
Marketing Research Principles of Marketing Business and Society
Organizational Leadership Freshman Seminar
Personal Finance
Business Communications Senior Seminar in Business Human Resource Management Project Thesis
Organizational Leadership (graduate) Organizational Development (graduate) Marketing and Entrepreneurship (graduate) Portfolio (graduate)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
First Federal Savings and Loan, Kansas City, Missouri. Vice President and Marketing Director, 1978-1987.
Responsible for all marketing and public relations activities for a $450 million financial institution.
Developed successful marketing and sales strategies during period of deregulation.
CONFERENCES AND MEMBERSHIPS:
Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Attended annual conferences in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Institute for Chief Academic Officers – Council for Independent Colleges. Attended national conference 2010 and 2012.
Chief Academic Officer Conference – Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Attended 2011 and 2012.
International Forum on Christian Higher Education – Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Attended conference 2010.
Women’s Leadership Development Institutes – Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Attended 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010.
Diorani, B. and Jones, M. (2008). Dabs of Mercy on Your Beat up Life. Presentation at Women’s Leadership Development Institute (CCCU), Cedar Springs, Washington. Christian Business Faculty Association. Member 1990-present. Attended national conferences in 1991, 1998, 1999, and 2002.
Association of Nazarene Education Systems in Africa Conference. Attended conferences in 2001, 2003 and 2005.
Africa Nazarene East Field Conference and Africa Nazarene University Faculty Workshop. Nairobi, Kenya, 2004.
Africa Region Conference, South Africa, 2003.
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Board Member, Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, Bethany, Oklahoma, 2010-2013
Small Group Leader, Bethany First Church of the Nazarene, Bethany, Oklahoma, 2012.
Miner, L.A., Miner, G.D. & Jones, M. (2012). Tutorial R: Scoring retention and success of incoming college freshmen using text analytics. In Miner, G.D., Delen, D., Elder, J., Fast, A., Hill, T., & Nisbet, R.A. Practical Text Mining and Statistical for Analysis for Non-Structured Text Data Applications (pp. 803-878). New York: Elsevier.
Leadership Northwest Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, 2011. Completed leadership development program.
Glory of Easter drama and musical production. Nairobi, Kenya, 2005. Executive Producer - Africa Nazarene University.
General Assembly, Church of the Nazarene. Coordinated resources and volunteers for Africa Nazarene University’s booth at denominational
World Missions, International Church of the Nazarene. Kansas City, Missouri, 1999. Presenter for seminar on business writing and professional appearance. Research Committee on Coalition for Positive Family Relationships. Kansas City, Missouri, 1999. Presenter for seminar on evaluation methods.
Olathe School Board Campaign. Olathe, Kansas, 1993. Developed all promotional materials for successful campaign for political newcomer.
United Way, Heart of America. Kansas City, Missouri, 1990-1992. Served on Evaluation Committee.
Johnson Food Equipment. Kansas City, Kansas, 1991. Presented business writing skills seminar to all employees.
North American Savings. Grandview, Missouri, 1990. HRM and Sales
Consultant. Developed and reviewed job descriptions and training programs for sales staff; developed and implemented shopper study and provided
recommendations for improving sales staff performance.
United Way, Heart of America. Kansas City, Missouri, 1988-1990. Served on Citizen Review Panel.
Institute of Financial Education. Kansas City, Missouri, 1982-1987. President, Board of Directors, Chapter #1, 1986-1987. National Conference Chairperson, 1987. Vice-President, 1984-1986. Director, 1982-1984.
