Christina L. Wendland
Irmo,SC
Summary
Associate VPAA prepared to lead at the Provost level, with a strong background in operations implementation, team leadership, policy review, and office-level change management. Motivated by a passion for the liberal arts and student success, and recognized for institutional loyalty, interpersonal acumen, and work ethic. Key skills include collaboration, relationship-building, strategic vision, and adaptability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Newberry College
06.2017 - Current
- Collaboration with VPAA on personnel issues
- Monitor division budgets for Academic Affairs unit
- Supervise the Office of the Registrar staff
- Maintain academic calendar
- Maintain annual academic catalog
- Facilitate Faculty contracts
- Institutional Accreditation Liaison
- Collect data for external reports
- Revise policies and procedures for hiring faculty, overload compensation, and new faculty onboarding
- Administrative liaison to Tenure & Promotion, Post-Tenure Review, Core Curriculum, and Academic Assessment committees
- Wrote 15 standards for 2022 SACSCOC compliance report
- Chair, New Faculty Onboarding & Development Task Force
- Chair, Task force for faculty development in online instruction
- Chair, Academic Restructure Task Force
- Chair, Dean of Online & Graduate Studies search committee
- Chair, Policies, Procedures, and Processes subcommittee
- Interim Department Chair, Sport Professions
Title IX Coordinator
Newberry College
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Generated working documents to streamline grievance process
- Interviewed complainants and respondents
- Led Title IX hearings
- Developed and coordinated Title IX training for faculty and staff
- Utilized virtual meeting options for interviews and hearings
Faculty
Newberry College
01.2007 - Current
- Responsibilities include:
- Teach classes in Religion
- Advise 1-10 students/year
- Active member of faculty committees
- Preach in chapel services, counsel students, contribute to online devotions
- Chaperone mission event in Washington DC
- Primary competency in Biblical Studies
- Secondary competencies in Lutheran Theology, Hebrew, Greek
- Director, Quality Enhancement Plan
Adjunct Faculty Member
Waldorf College
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Teach courses in Religion, Philosophy
- Supervise independent studies
- Chaperone mission event in Phoenix, AZ
Education
Ph.D. - Biblical Studies
Luther Seminary
01.2007
M.S. - Organizational Development & Leadership
Newberry College
01.2022
Master of Divinity - undefined
Trinity Lutheran Seminary
01.1997
B.S. - Business Administration
The Ohio State University
01.1992
Skills
- Progressive and Innovative
- Written and verbal communication
- Relationship-oriented
- Program development, assessment, accreditation
- Policy and process development
- Change facilitation
- Budget management
- Student-centered
- New faculty orientation and development
- Personnel management
Affiliations
- 2022-present American Conference of Academic Deans
- 2021-2022 Education Leadership Experience Planning Committee
- 2010-2020 Association of Teaching Theologians
- 1997-present South Carolina Synod, ELCA
- 2007-2012 Society of Biblical Literature
Certification
- 2023 (in progress) Cultivating an Inclusive Academic Environment
- 2022 SACSCOC Evaluator Training
- 2021 ELCA Boundaries & Inclusion Education
- 2021 ELCA Boundaries Response Training
- 2020-2021 Education Leaders Experience
- 2020 Gardner Institute Teaching & Learning Academy
- 2018 Title IX Coordinator
Timeline
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Newberry College
06.2017 - Current
Title IX Coordinator
Newberry College
01.2016 - 01.2022
Faculty
Newberry College
01.2007 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Member
Waldorf College
08.2006 - 06.2007
M.S. - Organizational Development & Leadership
Newberry College
Master of Divinity - undefined
Trinity Lutheran Seminary
B.S. - Business Administration
The Ohio State University
Ph.D. - Biblical Studies
Luther Seminary
Related Service to Newberry College
- 2020 SACSCOC compliance report writer
- 2016-2022 Title IX Coordinator
- 2015-2016 Adult Online Degree Task Force
- 2014-2016 Tenure & Promotion Committee
- 2013-2014 Muller Center Development Committee
- 2010-2015 Chair, Campus Disciplinary Board
- 2011 Co-Chair, QEP Committee
- 2009-2011 Faculty Council
- 2009-2011 Academic Strategic Planning Committee
Unpublished Writings
- “Crossing the Bridge between Gladness and Hunger: Discerning Vocation through E-portfolios.” Newberry College, 2010. A proposal written for the QEP selection committee.
- “Habits of the Heart: A Gateway to Critical Thinking, Personal and Social Responsibility, and Vocational Reflection.” Co-written with Dr. Joseph McDonald and Dr. Karl Rohr. Newberry College, 2011. A final proposal for the Newberry College QEP.
Publications
- Book Reviews
- 2011 Smith, Mark S. The Priestly Vision of Genesis 1. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2010. Review published in Trinity Seminary Review, Spring 2011.
- 2010 Burnette-Bletsch, Rhonda. Studying the Old Testament: A Companion. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2007. Review published in Trinity Seminary Review, Spring 2010.
- Coogan, Michael D. A Brief Introduction to the Old Testament: The Hebrew Bible in its Context. New York: Oxford University Press, 2009. Review (July 2010) used as part of editing process for new edition.
- 2008 Meadors, Edward P. Idolatry and the Hardening of the Heart: A Study in Biblical Theology. New York: T&T Clark, 2007. Review published in Word & World 28/4, Fall 2008.
- Notes on the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Micah, Nahum, and Habakkuk for The Lutheran Study Bible, published by Augsburg Fortress, 2009.
- 2006 Lessons 5, 9, 14, and Bonus Lesson 25 of New Testament Here We Stand Catechetical Curriculum. Augsburg Fortress, 2006
- 2005 Lessons 21 & 25 of Old Testament Here We Stand Catechetical Curriculum. Augsburg Fortress, 2005.
Community Service
2018-2021 PTSO Treasurer, Irmo High School, 2014-2018 Guest Lecturer, Heartland Conference School of Religion, 2009-2018 Religion, 2007-2020 CARE Leader, Lutheridge, 2012 Supply Preacher, ELCA, 2008-2011 Youth Soccer Coach, Irmo/Chapin Recreation Commission, 2009-2011 Youth Basketball Coach, Irmo/Chapin Recreation Commission, 2009 Volunteer, Operation InAsMuch SPLASH Site Director
Presentations
2025 SACSCOC Annual Conference Poster Presentation
- From Solo Acts to Symphony: Composing a Collaborative Accreditation Team
2019 South Carolina Synod Assembly (ELCA)
- Who is My Neighbor?: A Reflection on the Book of Jeremiah
2016 NCTE Conference
- Digital Storytelling
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