Craig Davidson Goforth (828)689-1405(W)
EDUCATION:
NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY, Prescott Valley, Arizona. Ph.D. (April 2010) in Business Administration with a specialization in Criminal Justice (Alpha Phi Sigma Honors, National Criminal Justice Honor society).
Dissertation Topic: Examining rape myth acceptance: Assessing a college's proactive program (Mock Rape Trial) on possible student retention.
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, Cullowhee, North Carolina. Master of Arts in Education,
College Teaching, academic area was Criminal Justice, 4.0 GPA, Pi Gamma Mu Honors, December 1994.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE, Asheville, N.C. B.A. degree in Sociology, Criminal Justice and Administration concentration, courses included Psychology, Sociology, and Social Psychology, 3.8 grade point average in major, Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) honors, December 1982.
ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Asheville, N.C., Basic Law
Enforcement Training, certification as law enforcement officer for North Carolina, August 1988.
Law Enforcement Officers' Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Certificates (N.C.’s highest level of certification).Sworn Officer (current) since 1988.
Professional Associations:
Southern Criminal Justice Association
Southern Association for College Student Affairs (SACA) Student Affairs NCICU
Association for Student Conduct Management
Alpha Phi Sigma , National Criminal Justice Honor Society Phi Gamma Mu, National Honorary Society for Social Sciences
Teaching Experience:
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (Tenure track), Mars Hill University, August 1, 2015: Policing and Administration courses.
General Education Faculty, Mars Hill College/University (Freshmen Advisor) (since August 1994-August 2000)
1998- August 2015: Adjunct Faculty Mars Hill University of Criminal Justice teaching one course per semester (introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Directed readings and small and large Internships supervision. Spring 2013: Teaching two courses per semester, Victimology; Critical Issues of Policing; Policing in America and Legal issues.
August 1989 to Summer, 2000:
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville, N.C. Position: Adjunct faculty
Duties: Part time Instructor of Criminal Justice classes; Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Constitutional Law, Corrections, Crime Prevention, Social work and Law Enforcement Professionals, Juvenile Delinquency, Criminal Law, Criminal Justice Administration and Supervision, Drugs and Society (main campus and Madison campus). Developed and implemented dual enrollment Criminal Justice program at Madison High School, Marshall, N.C.
January 1997 to December 1997: Shaw University, Asheville, N.C. Position: Adjunct faculty
Duties: Part time Instructor of Criminal Justice classes.( Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Constitutional Law, Corrections, Crime Prevention, Social work and Law Enforcement Professionals, Juvenile Delinquency, Criminal Law, Criminal Justice). June 1995 to August 1995:
Mayland Community College, Spruce Pine, N.C. Position: Adjunct faculty
Duties: Part time Instructor of Criminal Justice classes ( Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology , Juvenile Delinquency, Criminal Law, Investigations).
Publications:
Goforth, C. and Sims, B (in press) 'Police History' in Jennings, W.G (Ed.) The Encyclopedia of
Crime & Punishment, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Malden, MA, USA
Presentations:
“Protecting Yourself from Scams and Schemes”, Baptist Fall Festival at Mars Hill University, October 2010.
“Preventing Fraud and Scams directed at Senior Citizens”, May 2011. NC Cooperative Baptist Convention, Asheville. NC.
United Council on Welfare Fraud National Conference, “Conducting Investigations in the Field”, 1986, 1988, 1989.
Assisted in the Publication(Presentation) of the Protocol for Madison County Government, Madison County Schools and Mars Hill College response to a Pandemic event.
Annual Presentations to Mars Hill College Greek Communities on,“ What is Hazing, Risk Management and Your Organization”.
Annual Presentations to Athletic Teams at Mars Hill University on, “You and the Law, What is the Differences in attending a Private School in Comparison to Public Institutions”
OTHER INFORMATION:
• Current (Fourth Term) District One representative on the Madison County School Board.(Vice Chairman-2003-2004)
• Deacon and Middle School Sunday School teacher at Mars Hill Baptist Church. • Madison Middle School soccer and basketball coach.
• Serving as President of the Board (1996-present) and as a volunteer teacher for the Madison County Domestic violence/Rape Crisis Center (My Sisters Place).
• Current Deputy Sheriff of Madison County, North Carolina since June 1989. • Who's Who Among America's Teachers 1995-96; 2004.
• Served on the Special Investigations Advisory Committee for the state division of Social Services 1986-1990.
• Served on the United Way allocation committee for 1988.
• Instructor at the United Council on Welfare Fraud National Conference 1988. .
2010 faculty/staff recipient of the Bryan Caring Award.
Faculty of the Year (selected by the student body in 2011) and selected as staff of the Year 13 times.
Recipient of the President’s Faculty Staff Heritage Award at the Annual donor Banquet 2012.
Faculty Homecoming King selected by the students(2013).
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
February 1990 to August1, 2015: Mars Hill University, Mars Hill, N.C.
Position (Current): Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid (September, 1, 2011 –present). High lights: Mars Hill University has had the best recruiting year in their history under my leadership (2011-2012) with an increase of applications by 31%, new student enrollments have increased by 46% and the total undergraduate enrollment has grown by 28%.We have produced the best three consecutive years in school history and have increased the financial aid packing times by 30%.
Duties (Current):Responsible for planning, managing and evaluating undergraduate
recruitment, financial aid and admission activities. Coordinate available college resources from numerous areas into an effective student recruitment program. Develop and carry out a plan to enable Mars Hill University to maintain stabilized enrollment while upgrading the overall quality of the student population. Collaborate with all areas of the college community to develop successful strategies in recruiting and retaining students.
Specific Duties: Manage all aspects of the enrollment and financial aid processes including development of the prospect and inquiry pools, conversion, application processing and review, and yield.
-Collaborate on the development and implementation of a comprehensive enrollment marketing strategy designed to meet or exceed enrollment goals.
-Establish aggressive, strategically driven recruitment efforts integrated with a seamless admission process designed to admit the most qualified students to Mars Hill University. -Utilize research and information technologies in conducting market analysis and forecasting, as well as in identifying and developing new markets.
-Partner with the Director of Financial Aid in support of the strategic use of institutional aid as a key tool used for meeting enrollment and net revenue objectives.
-Execute the academic scholarship program.
-Coordinate on-campus events and daily campus visit programs, off-campus college-sponsored events, and representation at various forums in which the college is being presented to prospective students, their families, secondary school personnel, and other constituencies.
-Prepare the admission budget, monitor expenditures, and propose measures to control costs while increasing productivity.
-Oversee hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of admission staff with the goal of developing and retaining a team of committed, results-oriented professionals.
-Serve as a liaison to faculty and administrative offices and as the spokesperson on matters of admission and academic scholarship policies and procedures.
-Actively participate in receptions, orientation, graduation, and other events.
- Co-Chair of the college crisis team and liaison to county emergency services personnel. -Title IX lead Investigator
Previous Positions: Assistant Vice President for Student Development Division; Dean of Student Development (since May 1997)
Positions (Previous): Associate Dean of Student Development (October 1996 - May 1997)
Director of Safety and Security/Judicial Coordinator/Associate Administrator (February 1990 - May 1997)
Chief of Campus Police (February 1990 - May 1997). Supervised a force of 6 sworn campus police officers.
Duties (Previous): Supervision and direction of residential living, student activities, Outdoor Center /Intramurals (SGA), counseling and disabilities office (Direct Crisis counseling Team), campus security, yearbook, Lifeworks (service learning), Director of Retention, Director of Career Development, Trio Program, Student Support Services, and the college infirmary. Chair of the college crisis team, Student right to Know Act (Clery Officer) and liaison to county emergency services personnel.
Duties (Previous):• Director of Safety and Security: Responsible for administrating and constantly evaluating the safety and security of the campus.
• Judicial Coordinator: Adjudicating all the student cases when there is a violation of the code of student conduct. Imposing sanctions, performing any associated counseling, and follow-up. Interpreting campus and residence hall policies.
Communicating with the campus community, parents, and alumni in areas of student conduct and security.
• Associate Administrator: Responsibilities include serving on several administrative steering committees. Serving as Chairman of the Traffic Committee and of the Safety Committee. Serving on the Council of Campus Concerns (retention and recruitment of students), on the Beautification Committee and on the Facilities Committee (day to day operations of the campus facilities and grounds).
• Chief of Police of the Campus Police Department: Selecting, training and supervising all campus police personnel (six certified officers, one non-sworn administrator, three student-security interns, and 42 work-study students). Implementer and instructor of the following classes and programs on campus: Rape Crisis Center classes, self-defense, alcohol awareness, diversity training, motor vehicle law, Mock Rape Trial.
March 1985 to February 1990:
Buncombe County Food Stamp Fraud Unit, Asheville, N.C. (Working as Government contractors under the USDA).
Position: Director (from Feb. 4, 1987), Supervisor (from March 1985 to Feb. 1987)
Duties: Overseeing the entire investigative process, keeping the investigators up to date on policy and procedural changes( Federal ,State Law changes), administering the program, managing a yearly budget of approximately $120 thousand, ensuring
compliance with State and Federal regulations( commodities programs ) on all levels.
November 1983 to March 1985
Buncombe County Food Stamp Fraud Unit, Asheville, N.C. Position: Criminal Investigator
Duties: Investigating possible fraudulent recipient cases( field work), interviewing suspected persons, explaining each case to the County/Federal Attorney, presenting the case to the Grand Jury, and being present in court.
October 1983 to November 1983 (full time) to January 1985 (part time) Eliada Home for Children, Asheville, N.C.
Position: Cottage Parent/Childcare Worker June 1983 to September 1983
Richard T. Fountain Youth Center, Rocky Mount, N.C.
Position: Correctional Program Assistant I (Custody and Security section).
Duties: Overseeing 35-40 juvenile residents: maintaining security, transporting and counseling residents.
September 1982 to December 1982
University of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville, N.C. Position: Work Study with the Psychology Department. May 1981 to April 1987
North Carolina Army National Guard, HHD 109 MP Bn, Asheville, N.C. Position: Military Policeman.
Training: Basic Training, MP school, MPI and CID training; extensive training in law enforcement and physical security.
COLLEGE INTERNSHIP:
Pre-release and After-care Center, Asheville, N.C.
Helped with the basic education classes and with reading challenged inmates who were trying to regain their North Carolina driver's license. One on one counseling, group counseling, and helping with the recreational program.
