Enrique M. Suárez

Experienced with academic administration and faculty development. Utilizes strategic planning to enhance educational programs and student engagement. Track record of fostering collaborative and productive academic environment.

• Developed the proposal for the MBA program 2017-18.
• Developed new Marketing Minor program 2017-18.
• Co-author of the proposal for the first Business Development Center (Incubator) at the University of Puerto Rico 2016.
• ACBSP Quality Assurance Reports 2014 and 2016.
• Implemented the Minor in Taxation for the Business Administration Program 2015.
• Established collaborative partnership with the company CEG Software to integrate federal and state tax software in the classroom.
• Mentor of student in Accounting Research.
• Member of the ACBSP Standard 4 Self Study which won National Recognition in May 2012.
• Evaluated Proposals for the National Accounting Competition (2001-2006).
• Academic Reviewer for the Accounting Business Program (2006-2008).

• Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Keiser University, Flagship Campus, 08/01/18, Present, Provide administrative oversight, leadership and promote growth and innovation for all technology related programs, undergraduate and graduate., Monitor student’s performance, progress and retention., Develop and monitor action plans for at risk students., Supervise the Academic Advising department, which is made up of seven advisors.
• Dean of Academic Affairs, University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus, 11/01/17, 2018, Provide administrative oversight, leadership and promote growth and innovation for all undergraduate academic departments and programs including new program development.
• Director, School of Business Administration, University of Puerto Rico, 2013, 2017, Direct all operations of the School of Business Administration., Develop and Implement the Strategic Plan through the Operational Plan., Keep all our programs at the forefront of technology., Oversee all procedures related to compliance with the Accredited Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)., Address issues of diversity within the School of Business Administration., Provide strategic leadership to the admissions and enrollment team., Oversee admissions processes to continue enrollment growth., Coordinate Open Houses with university-wide recruiting events.
• Special Projects assigned by the Chancellor as Director, University of Puerto Rico, 01/01/14, 05/01/16, Evaluate the campus budget and make recommendations considering several budget reduction scenarios including downsizing, consolidation of programs and consolidation of academic departments while evaluating and developing projects towards self-sustainability.
• Administrative Board Member, University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus, 01/01/14, 05/01/16, Advise the chancellor in the exercise of his/her functions, work out projects and development plans, evaluate budget proposal submitted by the chancellor, personnel licenses, academic ranks, permanency and promotions of the faculty members and technical personnel.
• Full Professor, University of Puerto Rico, 08/01/97, 2018, Teach Principles of Accounting I and II, Intermediate Accounting, Computerized Accounting (Peachtree), Information Systems, Information Systems Tools, Database Management, Networks.