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Jason Dunn, Ph.D.

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Dynamic Higher Education professional with proven success in strategic leadership, academic programming, and project oversight. Demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams and implementing career-ready education initiatives. Skilled in building consultative partnerships, driving curriculum development, and promoting a culture of achievement.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Division Chair

Thomas University
Thomasville, GA
08.2020 - Current
  • Oversee multiple academic units within the Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies Division, including Learning Support Services, the Creative Technologies B.S. degree program, the Literature & Media B.S. degree program, the Interdisciplinary Studies B.S. degree program, the Liberal Studies A.A. program, and the General Education program.
  • Supervise and annually evaluate two program directors, four full-time faculty members, and ten part-time instructors.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Enrollment, Student Advising, and Thomas County schools to promote academic programs, facilitate enrollment, and further retention efforts.
  • Maintain university partnerships with Thomas County area schools in improving and developing Dual Enrollment programs.
  • Partnered with Ponders Printing and the Thomasville Center for the Arts to create new internship opportunities for students in the Humanities division.
  • Created a Learning Support Services unit for Math and English remedial instruction, with an 80% student success rate in the first year of implementation.
  • Created the Creative Technologies B.S. degree program, exceeding a 2-year enrollment target by 100%.
  • Created the Literature & Media B.S. degree program, meeting a 2-year enrollment target.
  • Manage Canvas course content for both online and campus-based courses in the division, in coordination with the Instructional Design department.
  • Conduct data-based program assessments for General Education, the Liberal Studies A.A. Program, Learning Support, and all degree programs in the Humanities division.
  • Manage division budget, including allocation of institutional and grant funds.
  • Completed 10-year and 5-year SACSCOC performance reviews for all accreditation standards relevant to the Humanities division, with 100% compliance in the 5-year review.
  • Prepare and present written reports related to the division's strategic goals.
  • Maintain accurate records and databases using Microsoft Professional (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Associate Professor, Communications and Humanities

Thomas University
Thomasville, GA
08.2015 - Current
  • Implement innovative pedagogical approaches across all teaching modalities in Communications, English, and Humanities.
  • Foster student engagement and success in communication with Advising and Learning Support Services.
  • Mentor students toward the completion of degree programs within the division.

Standards Compliance Reviewer

SACSCOC
Decatur, GA
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Selected by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to perform off-site accreditation standard reviews for three universities.
  • Charged with making determinations of compliance with SACSCOC standards based on written reports and data.
  • Made recommendations in cases of noncompliance with accreditation standards.

Title IX Coordinator

Thomas University
Thomasville, GA
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Ensured institutional compliance with Title IX regulations.
  • Collaborated with Human Resources and Student Affairs to ensure a coordinated response to Title IX issues.
  • Coordinated the investigation and resolution of complaints related to sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence.

Faculty Senate Speaker

Thomas University
Thomasville, GA
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Acted as a liaison between the university administration and faculty in developing and adopting university policy.
  • Created and implemented a new academic governance structure in collaboration with the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the faculty body.
  • Developed and implemented a new Student Code of Conduct and COVID-19 policy in collaboration with the Vice President of Academic Affairs and faculty body.

Assistant Professor, Communications

College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL
08.2011 - 08.2015
  • Served as Honors Institute faculty member.
  • Provided superior instruction and student engagement in Communications courses.
  • Designed and delivered course content for online and campus-based courses.

Education

Ph.D. - English

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
05-2011

Master of Arts - English

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05-2004

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05-1999

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Cross-functional Teamwork
  • Stakeholder Alignment
  • Workflow Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Academic Programming
  • Accreditation Compliance
  • Leaning Management Systems
  • Instructional Design
  • Effective communication

Professional Workshops and Training

  • Higher Education Leadership and Management Program, Georgia Independent College Association (2022)
  • Workshop for Division Chairs, Council of Independent Colleges (2021)
  • Compliance Training, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (2020)
  • Title IX Investigator Training, Georgia Council of Independent Colleges (2020)

Additional Skills / Training

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office/Microsoft Office Professional applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Experience in development and assessment of academic programs.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including oral presentations, written reports, and meeting minutes.
  • Experience in database management, data analysis, and data collection, using Microsoft Excel and other computer-based programs.

Timeline

Standards Compliance Reviewer

SACSCOC
08.2023 - 12.2023

Division Chair

Thomas University
08.2020 - Current

Title IX Coordinator

Thomas University
08.2019 - 05.2022

Faculty Senate Speaker

Thomas University
05.2019 - 05.2020

Associate Professor, Communications and Humanities

Thomas University
08.2015 - Current

Assistant Professor, Communications

College of Central Florida
08.2011 - 08.2015

Ph.D. - English

University of California, Davis

Master of Arts - English

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of South Florida

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