Dr. Tonya Cannon, PhD., SHRM-CP

Responsible for:

• Developed courses and curriculum at graduate and undergraduate levels for business programs (including Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, Communications, Organizational Leadership, etc.)
• Trained, mentored and guided faculty team to achieve desired results.
• Developed and assisted faculty compliance with accreditation standards and guidelines. (Experience with DEAC, MSCHE, & WSCUC)
• Conducted faculty observations, feedback sessions, meetings and other coaching and development activities.
• Screened, recruited, and interviewed faculty candidates.
• Distributed information about course updates and national and local initiatives.
• Managed strategic assignment of Faculty Members to classes, tutoring students, and events.
• Conducted on-boarding and training of new faculty.
• Monitored all record keeping adhering to company policy and regulatory standards.
• Performed all administrative tasks related to on-boarding new employees.
• Supervised and approved payroll for Faculty.
• Ensured HR standards were well maintained and managed.
• Scheduled and administered Faculty evaluations.
• Developed and presented faculty training workshops once per session to new instructors and instructors for other locations.
• Responded to any student concerns for programs or instructors.

Southern New Hampshire University 2013 - present

Embry-Riddle Worldwide 2015 - 2023

Westcliff University 2020 - present

UCLA Extension 2021 - present

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Review of assignments and/or online discussion exercises that permit measurement of performance relative to standardized learning objectives.
• Review of external resources to enhance student learning experiences (i.e. video links, supplemental articles, etc.).
• Review textbook/courseware changes to ensure congruence with specific course outcomes.
• Facilitation of course material in accordance with learning objectives and session plan outlines, as required.
• Administration of assessment for student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics.
• Creation and presentation of lessons congruent with students' educational needs.
• Encourage participation within online classroom to promote synthesis of learning content.
• Mediate conflict between students, where necessary.
• Establish relationships with students to ensure that any disclosure of cognitive and/or psychosocial difficulties that may impede academic progress are addressed proactively.
• Grade writing assignments, projects, and quizzes as per established requirements.
• Monitor and report on students' progress, working with academic advising to ensure best possible educational experience and outcomes.
• Report issues related to student academic integrity or behavioral challenges.
• Attend staff meetings, as required.
• Respect and embrace cultural differences among students and staff.
• Establish safe and nurturing learning environment for all students regardless of background.
• Administer close of semester paperwork including submission of final grades.
• Course revision and design for existing online courses to ensure assessments and outcomes were in alignment with program outcomes.