DESIREE R. NOWNES
Higher Education
Omaha,Nebraska
Summary
A vocational and driven leader with seventeen years of behavioral and student affairs work related to the adjudication of misconduct/discipline cases involving college-aged students. Has brought forth new policies and procedures at a University level as well as a student level. Brings an expertise in law and policy to reinforce compliance and regulatory measures. Skilled at conducting intentional research to keep up with “Best Practices” for college and university conduct systems to incorporate new policies and procedures. Manages and chairs numerous divisional and University committees. Has served as a Creighton University community liaison for the Greater Omaha area.
Gallup Strengths themes: Arranger, Harmony, Learner, Developer, Communication
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Director
08.2022 - Current
- Responsibilities include New Student Orientation, development of divisional student policies and the Student Handbook,
- Directs the operations of the student misconduct process for on and off-campus student cases involving non-academic misconduct, leading educational programming, and overseeing the response to a student needing intervention and support to enhance student retention and success
- Serves as a University Responder on Call when offices are closed, including nights and weekends throughout the year,
- Serves as the Title IX Deputy Coordinator for the University
- Oversees the Marketing and Communications for the Division of Student Life and works with University Information Technology on projects that assist students in furthering their education.
Senior Director
Community Standards and Wellbeing
08.2016 - 07.2022
- Responsibilities include the development of divisional student policies and the Student Handbook
- Directs the operations of the student conduct process for on and off-campus student cases involving non-academic misconduct
- Leads educational programming on assigned dimensions of wellness
- Leads efforts with Town and Gown community development
- Serves as a University Responder on Call when closed offices, including nights and weekends
- Serves as the Title IX Deputy Coordinator for the University
- Serves as a department head and administrator of the student conduct process
- Oversee the budget, administration, and staff
- Developed processes regarding COVID-19 compliance and community standards
- Involved in strategic planning for the division.
Director
Community Standards and Wellbeing
08.2012 - 07.2016
- Serve as a department head and administrator of the student conduct process
- Investigate and serve as a conduct officer for on and off-campus student cases involving non-academic misconduct
- Oversee the budget, administration, and staff
- Coordinate data collection and dissemination of results on student misconduct cases
- Serve as a Title IX deputy coordinator for harassment and, specifically, sexual assault cases
- Annually collect and update changes for the Student Handbook
- Serve on assigned divisional and University committees.
Associate Director
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Conduct hearings with students in violation of the Code of Conduct
- Development and maintenance of educational programs reinforcing the values and ideals of a Catholic, Jesuit education
- Cases involving sophomore classes through professional school students, peer-run Integrity Councils, training associated with the Code of Conduct, and policies and procedures of Creighton University
- Investigations of more serious offenses, case completion of conduct violations, maintenance of student files, and administrative tasks when assigned
- Supervision duties of the Assistant Director.
Education
Doctor of Education - Leadership
Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership
Omaha, NE 08.2018 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Counseling And Student Services
Creighton University, COUNSELING
Omaha, NE 08.2004 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice And Sociology
Regis University
Denver, CO 08.1995 - 05.1999
Skills
Collaborative Leadership
Policy Development
Reporting expertise
Administrative oversight
Verbal and written communication
Strategic planning
Additional Information
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
University Responder on Call – Response to crises
Developed behavior intervention plans for students
Vice Provost Senior Leadership member
Leadership Institute attendance – Summer 2013
Presenter and developer of Called to Conversation – Diversity, and Inclusion to first-year students
Certification
Husch-Blackwell Title IX Investigator/Hearing Board Certification
Work Availability
monday
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saturday
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morning
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Quote
"I'm convinced of this: Good done anywhere is good done everywhere. For a change, start by speaking to people rather than walking by them like they're stones that don't matter. As long as you're breathing, it's never too late to do some good.”
Maya Angelou
Timeline
Senior Director
08.2022 - Current
Husch-Blackwell Title IX Investigator/Hearing Board Certification
10-2020
Doctor of Education - Leadership
Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership
08.2018 - 05.2023
One Love - Escalation Facilitator Certificate
07-2018
Creighton Colleagues Program in Ignatian Spirituality
04-2018
Senior Director
Community Standards and Wellbeing
08.2016 - 07.2022
NASPA Law and Policy Certificate Program
06-2016
Green Dot Facilitator Certificate
07-2013
Director
Community Standards and Wellbeing
08.2012 - 07.2016
Associate Director
07.2010 - 07.2012
Master of Science - Counseling And Student Services
Creighton University, COUNSELING
08.2004 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice And Sociology
Regis University
08.1995 - 05.1999