Education
Doctorate in Education, 2005 University of California, Davis Summa Cum Laude
California State University, Fresno
Joint Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership
Dissertation Topic: Leadership for Creating a Learning College: A study of perceived leadership styles
Master of Science in Educational Administration, 1998 National University, Fresno
Bachelor of Arts in History, 1991 California State University, Fresno
Credentials
California Clear Administrative Credential, 2005 California Administrative Credential, 1999 California Teaching CLAD Credential, 1996 Professional Experience
President
January 2013 - Present, West Hills College Coalinga
Provide leadership to the college’s faculty, administrators, classified staff and student services.
Represent the college to the community at large.
Promote and develop partnerships and effective relationships with community business leaders, related organizations and others involved in educational services.
Responsible for providing leadership in program and course development, modification, and elimination.
Assisting all staff in developing new approaches, methodology and concepts in the field of education and related support activities that increase the opportunities for student success.
Exercise discretionary power within the framework of policy established by the Board of Trustees.
Provide monthly updates to the Board of Trustees on college activities.
Formulates and recommends to the Chancellor new or revised policies and procedures for the operation of the college requiring approval by the Board of Trustees.
Work with legally constituted campus organizations.
Submit to the Chancellor for study, and recommends, the annual budget for the College.
Using the existing college and district program review process, reviews the educational programs of the college on a regular basis and recommends modifications which will improve the scope and quality of the college offerings and related services.
Work closely with administrators and faculty in developing, modifying and enhancing college curriculum that improves student success; review and evaluate curricular recommendations and encourage expansion or contraction of the instructional program to meet the needs of students in the community, including new, transfer, re-entry and high school advanced placement
students.
Review reports related to the college's financial resources; assure that human and financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively; direct the timely and accurate preparation of enrollment and revenue projections and consolidation of budgetary reports to facilitate attainment of short-and long-range plans.
After appropriate consultation, make necessary appointments to the various college committees and councils.
Maintain awareness of legislative matters affecting the college and district.
Serve, as necessary, on all negotiation committees with academic and
classified staff. Promotes a positive environment for staff and student diversity and ensures the proper use of resources.
Utilize regular and appropriate means to communicate to staff and students those matters under consideration and decisions made which will affect the college.
Assist faculty and others, where appropriate, in the development of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the determination of their effectiveness in helping students achieve their desired learning outcomes. In addition, provide leadership for the development of SLOs within their program areas of
responsibility.
Responsible for providing leadership in the implementation of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) Grant for the college and will serve as an advocate for the region.
Vice Chancellor of Educational Services and Workforce Services
October, 2009-December 2012, West Hills Community College District
Develop, coordinate and assess strategic planning efforts in relation to student success, transfer and graduation rates to meet or exceed the goals.
Responsible for multiple district functions and for assessing, planning,
organizing, and evaluating the district’s resources, programs, and services of the district to meet the educational needs of students and communities served in accordance with district, state, and federal policies and regulations.
Provide leadership and coordination for the strategic planning efforts as it relates to the District Technology Plan and Distant Education Plan.
Provide leadership and fiscal oversight to several state, federal, and private sector grants and initiatives, such as Perkins IV, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Career Technical (SB70) Education, and Department Of Labor’s Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training –California Community College Committed to Change (C6).
Responsible for fiscal oversight and program compliance of projects in excess of $10 Million annually.
Serve as a resource to the district’s colleges for educational planning, student success, professional development, continuous improvement, and grant development processes.
Provide overall leadership to the district’s Career Technical, Workforce Development and Contract Education programs.
Provide supervision to a team of district-level administrators in such areas as Information Technology, Distance Education, Grants, Workforce Development, Child Development and Westside Institute of Technology to ensure
implementation of district-wide goals, statutes, regulations, and policies.
Assist the colleges’ efforts of to assure proper implementation, review and evaluation of educational programs (Program Review).
Serve as the district liaison with workforce investment boards, K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and state and local agencies, including the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
Coordinate the completion of district reports for federal, state, and local agencies relative to Educational Services and Workforce Development.
Support technology in the classroom and understand the need to review, upgrade and maintain equipment and technological systems for teaching, learning and administrative support.
Work with local business community, schools, and college representatives to create career educational partnerships.
Provide overall leadership in the collection of data and preparation of state and federal student and staff occupational education reports (Perkins funds).
Director of Workforce Development /Vocational Education
November, 2003- Sept.2009, West Hills Community College District
Led strategic regional planning in collaboration with K-12 educational partners, WIBs, college faculty, and area employers
Analyzed data to project long-range program needs
Developed and expanded Workforce Development and Vocational curriculum
Performed comprehensive needs assessments
Oversaw data collection for state and federal reports
Secured additional funding through grants and partnerships
Managed $6 million in state/federal grants
Monitored student performance on state exams and follow-up activities
Analyzed factors and services that influence student recruitment and retention
Supervised WIA One-Stop Program staff
Developed and managed West Side Training and other college initiatives
Implemented institutional research projects for Valley Initiatives
Served as District liaison for accreditation, workforce initiatives, economic development projects, K-12 partnerships and collaborations with local employers and agencies, and other projects as requested by the Chancellor
Vice Principal III, 1999-2003
César Chávez Adult Education Center/ Fresno Unified School District
Evaluated, assigned, and supervised over 45 faculty members
Awarded California Department of Education Program of Excellence for Distinction in Vocational Program
Administered vocational department budget of more than $3.5 million
Managed Information Technology Unit
Administered student disciplinary procedures
Planned and implemented faculty load /course schedules
Analyzed data to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs
Supervised curriculum revision process
Co-authored Business Education, LVN and Allied Health Curriculum
Chaired Business, Technology and Healthcare Advisory Committees
Created curriculum cross-walk database that aligned state standards to course textbooks, websites and other resources
Served on School Site Council, SARB and Student Study Team
Submitted required District and State MIS reports
Developed, implemented and evaluated faculty/staff development plan
Early Career and Teaching Experience
Adjunct Faculty, School of Education, November 2006- February 2010
National University, Fresno
Taught courses covering a wide range of educational topics
Incorporated field experience and technical knowledge into learner-centered lectures emphasizing interactive, hands-on practice
Created and implemented Faculty Orientation and Training Program
Acted as ongoing liaison between administration and learners
Promoted a relaxed, supportive learning atmosphere that featured teamwork and students teaching one another
Assisted in the evaluation of faculty members
Director of Faculty Training, July 1998- February 1999
San Joaquin Valley College, Bakersfield, Visalia and Fresno Campuses
Created and implemented Faculty Orientation and Training Program
Assisted in the evaluation of faculty members
Prepared and administered budget for Faculty Training Program
Assisted Campus Deans with faculty placement schedules
Monitored student success programs with recommendations for action
Expanded existing student tutorial programs
Assisted in curriculum revision process
Created curriculum cross-walk database that aligned industry and state standards to course textbooks, websites and other resources
Served on WASC Accreditation Committee
Served on Cultural Diversity Committee
History/English Language Arts Instructor, 1996-1998
Washington Colony School District, Fresno
Planned and delivered curriculum
Coauthored and secured funding for state Demonstration Project
Assisted with Student Government
Organized community events
Served on School Site Council, SARB and Student Study Team
English Instructor, 1995-1998
Upward Bound Program, CSU Fresno
Revised and implemented English curriculum
Facilitated student activities and student centered projects
Counseled and referred students individually on academic, health, social and personal concerns
Integrated career advising, academic skill education and club interaction into curriculum
Adjunct Business Faculty, 1995-1996
Heald College Schools of Business and Technology, Fresno
Planned and implemented Business Communication curriculum
Planned and implemented Business Ethics curriculum
Maintained student records
Administered assessments Program Director, 1991-1993 Social Vocational Services, Visalia
Managed daily operations
Developed outreach programs for developmentally disabled adults
Supervised and evaluated staff employees and administrative team
Interfaced with community and federal agencies to secure funding
Created mobility program for developmentally disabled adults
Ensured compliance with regulations and accreditation requirements
Supervised job development and job placement activities
Served as advocate for people with disabilities Community Service Current and Past
Accreditation
Member of visiting teams for Sacramento City College and West Los Angeles College
California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley Board member, 2011- Present
Appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger, December, 2010 Re-appointed by Governor Brown, July, 2012
San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Organization Board Chair, 2009 - Present
California Community College Association for Occupational Education Board Member & Vice President, Central Region, 2009 - Present RJI Workforce Development Taskforce
Co-chair Person, 2005 – Present Westside Institute of Technology
Board of Directors, 2005 – Present
California Department of Education, Field Advisory Committee Team Member, Vocational English as a Second Language, June 2003 Phi Kappa Phi, California State University, Fresno
Member, 2003 – Present Research and Conference Presentations
* Complete College America, April 2012 Strategic Advice on Developing TAACCCCT Partnerships
* U.S. Department of Labor, February 2012 WHCCD Pathways Out of Poverty: Lessons learned
* California Community College Association for Occupational Education, CCAOE, March 2010
What to do when the water runs dry: A DOL project
* California Community College Association for Occupational Education, CCAOE, October 2008
College and WIB Partnerships
* Central Valley Nurse Leaders, May 2007
Clinical Site Coordination: A strategic approach for expansion * CCAOE, March 07
The Power of Partnerships in Expanding CTE Programming
* California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley Panelist for Fresno County Public Forum, 2006 * League for Innovation in the Community College
Presenter, June 2006
* California Master Plan for Education Kindergarten-University Provided testimony to Senator Poochigian Study Group, June 2002 * Central California Research Symposium
Presenter, April 2006
Results from National Study of Leadership for Creating a Learning College
* University of California Educational Research Center Presenter at the Research Symposium May 2005
Creating a Learning College
* California Workforce Association
Presenter at annual California WIA conference, April 2004
The role of technology in expanding training through distance education and on-line classes
* University of California Educational Research Center Presenter at the Research Symposium, May 2002
Organizational Climate and the Role of Collegial Leadership in Adult Education
* California Council for Adult Education, CCAE
Presenter at CCAE State Conference May 2000 Working to expand Vocational Education offerings Publications
* Rural Connections, 2009
Co-authored, “Rural Collaboration Works to Build Higher Skills in Hopes of Attracting Better Jobs”
* OTAN Publication, 2003
Co-authored, “California Adult Workplace Education: A Guide for Vocational English Second Language and Vocational Adult Basic Education Programs”
Awards
* Marianne Loniello Lifetime Achievement Award
Association of Community and Continuing Education, March 2008 * Friend of Nursing Award
