Donna Cempa-Danziger, Ed.D.

• Worked collaboratively with chairperson in implementing Allied Health Sciences (AHS) departmental goals and strategies.
• Worked with administration to navigate departmental mergers while minimizing negative impact on department operation .
• Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during merger transitions.
• Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of the AHS department, which includes 34 full-time faculty and over 50 adjunct faculty.
• Composed and transcribed well-written reports, emails, and technical documents with minimal supervision.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holidays.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects, such as adjunct scheduling.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment, demonstrated by committee work.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

• The role of the Academic Senate at Nassau Community College (NCC) is to "provide the College community with a voice in general educational goals and policies as well as other matters of concern to the College community".

As second vice chair, responsibilities include:

• To assist First Vice Chair in supervision of general operation of Academic Senate Standing Committees.
• To supervise operation of Academic Senate Ad Hoc Committees.
• To serve as ex officio member of committees as designated by Chair of the Senate.
• To collect and collate reports from all Senate Ad Hoc Committees.
• To promote shared governance structure

Skills required within my role include:

• Unbiased and fair conflict resolution.
• Acting as liaison between faculty, student representative, and administration.
• Presentation of faculty and senate concerns to administration.
• Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Course Coordinator: Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology II, Fall 2022-Present Coordinator; Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology I, Spring 2017-Present; Co-assessment director Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology I
• Oversee curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices, as well as conduct assessment aligning with SUNY GenEd standards.
• Spring 2017-Present Lecture /Lab courses Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology I Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology II Introduction to Allied Health Sciences/Medical Terminology
• Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
• Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
• Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
• Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
• Increased student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.
• Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
• Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
• Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
• Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
• Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating physiology and disorder lecture content from a diversity of world cultures.

• Served as primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between partnering institutions of Molloy University and Nassau Community College (NCC) with goal of recruiting and transitioning science students from NCC to science education programs at Molloy.
• Developed and implemented strategies to streamline communication between partnering institutions of Molloy University and NCC.
• Established effective communication channels between Molloy University and NCC by organizing and facilitating cross-functional meetings with program coordinators.
• Advertised and promoted interdisciplinary programs through flyers and email "blasts".
• Maintained high degree of professionalism at all times, representing organizations with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
• Monitored and reported on progress of liaison initiatives, providing feedback to stakeholders (Audrey Cohan, Molloy University).

• Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on interdisciplinary group projects designed to recruit and support students entering STEM careers at Nassau Community College (NCC).
• Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance to support current and incoming CSTEP students at NCC.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions regarding student support and recruitment into science programs at NCC.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.

• Course Coordinator: Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology I, Spring 2017-Present; Co-assessment director Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology I
• Oversee curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices, as well as conduct assessment aligning with SUNY GenEd standards.
• Spring 2017-Present Lecture /Lab courses Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology I Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology II Introduction to Allied Health Sciences/Medical Terminology
• Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
• Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
• Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
• Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
• Increased student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.
• Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
• Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
• Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
• Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
• Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating physiology and disorder lecture content from a diversity of world cultures.

• Lecture /Lab courses General Biology I-Lab General Biology II-Lecture and Lab Intermediate Physiology, Organic Chemistry for Nurses
• Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
• Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
• Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
• Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
• Increased student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.

• Lecture /Lab courses Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology I Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology II Introduction to Allied Health Sciences/Medical Terminology
• Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
• Enhanced student retention rates by creating a supportive learning environment that encouraged academic success and personal growth.
• Taught Anatomy and Physiology courses, providing instruction to up to 200 undergraduate students.

• Senior Adjunct Coordinator for The Human Body in Health and Disease
• Lab Manual development: Human Anatomy and Physiology with Disease Applications Lecture/Lab courses: General Biology Human Anatomy and Physiology I Human Anatomy and Physiology II The Human Body in Health and Disease
• Developed and implemented Mechanisms of Disease curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
• Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
• Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
• Increased student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.

• Course Coordinator: Coordinator; Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology I, Spring 2017-Present; Co-assessment director Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology I
• Oversee curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices, as well as conduct assessment aligning with SUNY GenEd standards.
• Spring 2017-Present Lecture /Lab courses Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology I Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology II Introduction to Allied Health Sciences/Medical Terminology
• Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
• Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
• Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
• Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
• Increased student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.
• Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
• Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
• Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
• Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
• Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating physiology and disorder lecture content from a diversity of world cultures.

• Development of narratives and animation instruction for upcoming twelfth edition of Martini’s Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology e-book
• Convert “spotlight” images to narrated short videos
• Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.

Textbook and on-line resource advisor for twelfth edition of Martini’s Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology

• Lecture /Lab courses Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology I Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology II
• Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
• Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
• Taught anatomy and physiology courses, providing instruction to up to 100 undergraduate students.

• Regents Chemistry Biology / Honors Biology
• Established positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management techniques, fostering respect and inclusivity among students.
• Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.

• Classes Responsible for lab development, lab set-up, assistance, and tutoring : General Biology Microbiology - Undergraduate and Graduate Cell Biology

• Performed research in areas of HIV and Hepatitis A, B and C
• Performed hands on investigations in Chemistry, Biology and Physiology
• Educated staff members in areas of HIV and Hepatitis
• Conducted clinical studies for Varicella vaccine Worked directly for Saul Krugman, renowned researcher of Hepatitis B and pediatric infectious disease specialist