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SCOTT E. BEHRENS

Monroe,USA

Summary

Visionary leader with a proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve mission objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in a significant impact on improving communities and lives with a multigenerational impact.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success

Monroe County Community College
Monroe, Michigan
01.2020 - Current
  • During my tenure as Vice President, Monroe County Community College has increased enrollment, persistence, retention, and graduation, and decreased withdrawal rates. Through collaborative strategic planning, enrollment diversity has also increased, leading to positive change.
  • Guided the establishment of a county-wide consortium focused on boosting Monroe County certification and degree completion rates.
  • Secured multiple grants, including a $1.7 million Title III grant to enhance the alignment of college support services, and a D3C3 grant for $2.9 million to reorganize MCCC to interact with K-12 students, integrating college experiences, especially in STEM fields.
  • Enhanced student achievement strategy with insights from TargetX CRM, leading to a 71% rise in center visits.
  • Secured grant funds to create pre-math workshops, resulting in higher pass rates.
  • Managed Title IX initiatives to foster educational equity, certified via Atixa.
  • Ensures successful implementation and compliance with the Student Code of Conduct.
  • Executed inclusive initiatives to enhance campus engagement.
  • Ensures a welcoming, accepting, and fair campus environment.
  • Recommended, developed, and implemented policies and procedures that promote student success, while formalizing processes that ensure appropriate due process.
  • Responsible for federal, state, and local compliance with rules and regulations, inclusive of FERPA, Title IX, and ADA.
  • MCCC increased enrollment rates for the first time in ten years.
  • Developed new partnerships with the Monroe Community Mental Health Authority to offer free mental health services to students on campus.
  • Public Schools (Served as a Board Member for Monroe Public Schools from August 2022 to January 2025).
  • Led the team that devised the college’s first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plan.
  • Oversaw the integration of a new Customer Relationship Management and retention system on campus, which is now fully integrated with our Ellucian Colleague system.

Vice President for Teaching and Learning

Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL
01.2018 - 06.2019
  • During my tenure as Vice President, the college received merit-based funding in Florida for the very first time, was interviewed as a top 50 finalist for the ASPEN Prize, and developed excellent working relationships with our community.
  • This position also oversaw a collegiate high school that received the top ranking of all public high schools in the state for its graduation rate.
  • Co-wrote a grant proposal which ultimatly yeilded 1) +7Million dollars for a new Advanced Technology Center inclusive of a flight school and Airfram and Powerplant programs. 2) 2.7Million for Walton Works Training Center for ten new workforce programs.
  • Reorganized all academic support services into a Learning Commons.
  • Redesigned how students are onboarded to the college and redesigned the first semester to include a new Freshman experience to focus on 'at-risk' student success
  • Developed a 'Career Day' initiative involving more than 60 businesses and over 1,000 high school students.
  • Provide leadership and administrative oversight for all instructional programs and services of the college.
  • New faculty-focused initiatives resulted in a decreased student class withdrawal rate of 20% and a student success rate (ABC grades) of 82% (a 2% increase in one year).
  • Achieved top results with a 98.6% and 100% pass rate in Nursing and Dental Programs respectively.
  • Aligned educational initiatives to meet evolving market requirements through community engagement.
  • Oversaw legislative, regulatory, and accreditation-related developments for college impact on teaching and learning.
  • Managed and ensured quality standards of all academic publication initiatives.
  • Participated in diverse state-level and local platforms representing the college.
  • Created strategies for ongoing enhancements in supervised areas.
  • Develop annual budgets, and manage financial resources in the areas supervised.

Dean of Associate in Arts Programs

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
06.2012 - 01.2018
  • Collaborating across institutional leadership layers and community partners to drive new initiatives and college improvement.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing student access, retention, and achieving budget sustainability.
  • Fulfilled responsibilities of campus President as needed.
  • Played a key role in formulating strategic initiatives.
  • Helped initiate new initiatives to deal with preparatory math course changes, as mandated by the state legislature (Bill 1720).
  • Significantly increased student enrollment every year, while simultaneously increasing course efficiency through my self-created, advanced predictive statistical modeling system.
  • Achieved 25% overall program growth, with a notable 46% increase in science.
  • Established sustainable frameworks enabling continuous growth and revenue exceeding three million dollars.
  • Redesigned program management processes to encourage the development of future leaders from within the college.
  • Wrote a white paper on the integration of grant writing activities into strategic planning initiatives
  • Instrumental in launching and developing Faculty Diversity Committee.
  • Overhauled system to maintain equity in handling student complaints.
  • Conceptualized a new QEP initiative to integrate advising and career decision-making into first-semester coursework for all incoming students.
  • Strengthened community engagement through active partnership efforts.
  • An active member of the Brandon Chamber of Commerce and a graduate of their Brandon Leadership 2014 training program.
  • Coordinated the hosting of Science Olympiad Regional at HCC-Brandon Campus.
  • Enhanced preparatory coursework outcomes with a focus on math and science disciplines.
  • Created and executed comprehensive learning communities for new students, showcasing outcomes at AACC in 2015. Outcomes included increased retention, and a half-letter grade increase in GPA for first-semester students.
  • Streamlined budgeting processes to ensure financial transparency and efficiency.
  • Redesigned the campus Program Manager Training and office training programs.
  • Supervised implementation of enhanced processes within EPI for timely graduation.
  • Coordinated strategies to enhance program assessment processes.
  • Prepared reports using academic or institutional data and information.
  • Reviewed student complaints regarding academic matters, providing guidance on resolution of issues when necessary.
  • Developed curricula and recommended curricula revisions to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated on policy formulation within campus committee settings.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans for the academic division to ensure alignment with institutional goals.
  • Improved individual departments by working closely with faculty to reorganize class loads, promote resource utilization and modernize equipment.

Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations

South University
Novi, MI
06.2010 - 06.2012
  • Oversaw the development, maintenance, and management of academic operations.
  • As the inaugural Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations, and acting Dean of Student Affairs (June 2010-June 2011), I was responsible for creating and sustaining an environment of academic and professional excellence for students and faculty, and a collaborative working environment.
  • Fulfilled leadership responsibilities during president's absence.
  • Established oversight committees for each program involving active community participation.
  • Formulated actionable strategy attaining perfect ten-year, level-five SACS endorsement.
  • Completed recruitment for a full academic faculty within three months.
  • Developed a long-term strategic plan, including a plan for sustained programmatic growth.
  • Oversaw program assessment efforts within the division including outcomes assessment initiatives.
  • Worked closely with admissions staff on recruitment strategies targeting prospective students.
  • Monitored student progress through early alert systems designed to identify at-risk learners.
  • Planned, administered and controlled budgets to maintain accurate financial records and produce financial reports.
  • Provided oversight of faculty hiring, recruitment, evaluation, and retention processes.
  • Developed all academic programs

Chair of Teacher Education Department

Adrian College
Adrian, MI
08.2003 - 08.2010
  • Company Overview: Adrian College is a small, private liberal arts college in rural Michigan As Department Chair of Teacher Education, I served as the program's academic and administrative leader, reporting to the Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations
  • As Chair, I was responsible for the accreditation of all programs across the college related to teacher education, and to ensure the curriculum and assessment of said programs.
  • Ensured compliance of faculty qualifications with accreditation criteria.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments for faculty on an annual basis.
  • Served as liaison, facilitating communication between faculty and Dean.
  • Supervised curriculum updates across all Teacher Education departments.
  • Led enhancement of academic content and institutional policies.
  • Oversaw financial planning and allocation for department.
  • Implemented innovative strategies for a comprehensive First-Year-Experience curriculum.
  • Coordinated search processes to meet departmental staffing requirements.
  • Presented trustee outcomes to faculty within the department.
  • Delivered departmental recommendations on hiring, budget, curriculum and other issues to Dean of Academic Affairs.
  • Provided leadership to ensure smooth operation and success of the department.
  • Scheduled cross-departmental meetings to facilitate collaboration and exchange feedback.
  • Facilitated resolution of disputes by providing unbiased support in student teaching appeals.
  • Collaborates with Siena Heights University to ensure joint staffing for shared courses.
  • Adrian College is a small, private liberal arts college in rural Michigan

Tenured Associate Professor of Education

Adrian College
Adrian, MI
08.1999 - 08.2010
  • Created and led specialized courses in Educational Psychology, Exceptional Students, Clinical Experiences tied to Methods Courses, Classroom Evaluation Testing, Instructional Technology, and Social Foundations.
  • Committees Chaired: Chair: Academic Collegium for Business and Business Administration, Teacher Education and Physical Education (Present Commitment), Academic Policy and Assessment Committee, Co-chair: HANDS: Disabilities Awareness Group, Chaired all TED search committees for open positions
  • Committees Served: Diversity Committee, Convocation Committee, Curriculum Committee, Assessment Committee for North Central Assessment, Academic Collegium for Business and Business Administration, Lectureship Committee, Scheduling Committee

Teacher Education Liaison

Adrian College
Adrian, MI
01.2000 - 01.2010
  • Participate in Michigan Department of Education meetings.
  • Supervises the ongoing assessment processes of teacher certification programs aimed at maintaining accreditation.
  • Keeps abreast of current educational policies and legislation nationally and state-wide.
  • Verified student compliance with state qualifications required for program entry.

Director of Accreditation and Assessment

Adrian College
Adrian, MI
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Lead Adrian College through the initial steps of gaining national accreditation in Teacher Education
  • Developed new programs in teacher education certification
  • Oversaw program changes in order to ensure compliance between college curricula and teacher education accreditation
  • Oversaw periodic review of all 28 major/minor programs associated with teacher education
  • Oversaw development and implementation of assessment programs for all 28 major/minor programs associated with teacher education
  • Analyses data for periodic review and for the department in general

Adjunct Instructor

Santa Fe Community College
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Courses developed and taught: Child Development, Introductory Psychology

Graduate Teaching Associate

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
01.1993 - 01.1999
  • Consistently instructed between two and four classes per semester.
  • Developed and instructed courses on Child Development, Adolescent Development, Learning and Cognition, and Human Development across the Lifespan.
  • Course Assisted: Graduate Course in Learning and Cognition.
  • Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software packages such as SPSS and SAS.
  • Conducted literature reviews and synthesized research findings in preparation for data analysis.
  • Prepared reports, presentations, and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Adjunct Faculty

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
01.1992 - 01.1993
  • Courses taught: Introductory Psychology
  • Prepared lesson plans, lectures, and activities to facilitate learning of psychology topics.
  • Evaluated student work products using established criteria for grading purposes.

Residential Counselor

Easter Seals
Freehold, NJ
01.1992 - 01.1993
  • Duties: Development and implementation of behavioral programs for severely mentally ill individuals
  • Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
  • Met with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized counseling plans.
  • Counseled clients physical, mental factors impacting personal success.
  • Created an environment that was safe, supportive, and conducive to learning for all students.
  • Advocated for clients' needs within their families, workplaces, and educational institutions.
  • Documented meetings, interventions and contacts with clients to optimize care.

Education

PH.D. - Educational Psychology: Focus on Assessment

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
01.1999

M.A.E. - School Psychology

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
01.1992

B.A. - Psychology, Music

Western Maryland College
Westminster, MD
01.1990

Skills

  • Assessment coordination
  • Research coordination
  • Institutional effectiveness
  • Student retention
  • Faculty development
  • Enrollment management
  • Distance learning
  • Higher education policy
  • Accreditation Compliance
  • Collaborative partnerships
  • Budget/Finance
  • Assessment techniques
  • Accreditation standards
  • Title IX compliance
  • Collaborative Problem-solving
  • Academic advising
  • Fundraising strategies
  • Grant writing/compliance
  • Proposal development
  • Partnership development
  • Project management
  • Negotiation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Donor government relationships

Affiliations

  • American Association of Community Colleges
  • American Educational Research Association
  • American Psychological Association
  • Michigan Education Association

Boards Served

  • Monroe Public Schools, Board Member
  • Science Olympiad
  • Spotlight Theater, Canton Michigan Board Member
  • New Tampa Players
  • Gainesville Juvinile Detention Center

Timeline

Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success

Monroe County Community College
01.2020 - Current

Vice President for Teaching and Learning

Northwest Florida State College
01.2018 - 06.2019

Dean of Associate in Arts Programs

Hillsborough Community College
06.2012 - 01.2018

Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations

South University
06.2010 - 06.2012

Director of Accreditation and Assessment

Adrian College
01.2004 - 01.2005

Chair of Teacher Education Department

Adrian College
08.2003 - 08.2010

Teacher Education Liaison

Adrian College
01.2000 - 01.2010

Tenured Associate Professor of Education

Adrian College
08.1999 - 08.2010

Adjunct Instructor

Santa Fe Community College
01.1998 - 01.1999

Graduate Teaching Associate

University of Florida
01.1993 - 01.1999

Adjunct Faculty

Brookdale Community College
01.1992 - 01.1993

Residential Counselor

Easter Seals
01.1992 - 01.1993

PH.D. - Educational Psychology: Focus on Assessment

University of Florida

M.A.E. - School Psychology

University of Arizona

B.A. - Psychology, Music

Western Maryland College

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