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Jude Gonsalvez

Worcester

Summary

Seasoned education administrator with comprehensive background in fostering academic excellence and operational efficiency within postsecondary institutions. Skilled in developing and implementing innovative educational programs, enhancing student engagement, and leading faculty professional development initiatives. Demonstrated ability to improve academic standards and campus diversity through strategic planning and policy reform. Successfully raised student retention rates and facilitated collaborative partnerships between departments to support institutional goals. Experienced Assistant Dean with background in overseeing academic affairs and coordinating faculty activities. Demonstrated commitment to fostering student success through strategic planning, program development, and implementation of innovative curricula. Strong leadership skills with proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff. Notable impact on advancing institutional goals through continuous improvement initiatives in previous roles.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Dean/ Associate Professor

Regis College
Weston
01.2018 - Current
  • In consultation with the Dean, I led the development and implementation of new program initiatives, as well as the identification and submission of grants that support the curricula.
  • In consultation with the Dean, I provided visionary leadership for the division by maintaining active professional involvement and ensuring positive pedagogical direction in education.
  • Coordinated with Program Directors (BSW, MSW, BPH, MPH, MHA, CR&CM, Exercise Science, and Sports Management) to ensure that the curricula and operations of the programs are in alignment with the strategic plan of the school as a whole.
  • Assisted the Dean in the evaluation of program directors and faculty.
  • Worked collaboratively with program directors on the development of accreditation reports and documents.
  • Managed and participated in the recruitment, interviewing, recommendation, and hiring of faculty for academic appointments.
  • Promoted faculty development in teaching, research, leadership, and other scholarly activities, as well as in community service.
  • Ensured and supported a conducive teamwork environment, including resolving concerns among the faculty and staff.
  • Assisted the Program Directors in activities related to faculty recruitment.
  • Assisted Program Directors to ensure efficient and effective student advisement mechanisms.
  • In collaboration with the program directors and faculty, I identified software needs and recommended technology support to enhance and support program needs.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to strengthen the college's academic programs.
  • Maintained an active role in professional associations to stay abreast of trends in higher education.
  • Led initiatives to improve student success rates through advising support services.
  • Established policies and procedures and made modifications based on analysis of operations, performance and other research information.
  • Chaired and served on various committees to drive policy development and strategic initiatives.
  • Instituted policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Managed budgeting and financial planning processes to ensure efficient allocation of resources.
  • Represented the Dean at meetings, conferences, and events.
  • Interacted with external organizations such as accrediting bodies or funding agencies regarding compliance matters.
  • Engaged in community outreach to enhance the institution's visibility and public engagement.
  • Coordinated with other college deans to ensure a cohesive and interdisciplinary approach to education.
  • Fostered an inclusive campus culture that supports diversity and equity among students and staff.
  • Coordinated recruitment activities, including faculty interviews and student visits.
  • Led crisis management efforts, ensuring timely and effective response to campus emergencies (COVId 19).
  • Analyzed data from surveys, focus groups, and other sources to identify areas of improvement within the college.
  • Conducted ongoing assessment of student learning outcomes to inform continuous improvement efforts.
  • Received inquiries from current and prospective students and parents regarding facility information, registration fees, class schedule and other general information.
  • Led strategic planning efforts, aligning college goals with broader institutional objectives.
  • Evaluated faculty workloads and teaching assignments for fairness and equity.
  • Conducted workshops on topics such as professional development or diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • Advocated for sufficient resources and support services to meet the needs of a diverse student body.

Associate Dean – School of Justice and Social Sciences

Anna Maria College
Paxton
07.2015 - 06.2018
  • Oversee Social Work, Human Services, Psychology (graduate and undergraduate), Criminal Justice (graduate and undergraduate), Law and Society, and Forensic Criminology programs.
  • Represented the college at academic conferences, workshops, and public events to promote its programs and achievements.
  • Served as a liaison between faculty and administration.
  • Developed programs and initiatives to increase student enrollment and promote retention.
  • Facilitated professional development opportunities for faculty to advance pedagogical skills.
  • Instituted policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Promoted improvements to increase academic quality and meet learning outcomes.
  • Maintained institutional solvency with current, accurate and fully compliant financial records.

Associate Professor/ Founding Director – MSW

Anna Maria College
Paxton
07.2016 - 01.2018
  • Oversee the MSW program, hiring. Orienting and mentoring new faculty, providing feedback on CSWE standards, preparing CSWE benchmarks I and II, and recruiting and marketing the program.
  • Taught and trained professional human service personnel.
  • Structured assignments with clear goals and criteria for assessment.
  • Designed comprehensive assessment plans aligned with curricular objectives set forth by accrediting agencies.
  • Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class.
  • Created materials for online learning platforms used by students across multiple campuses.

Associate Professor/ Director – BSW Program

Anna Maria College
Paxton
07.2011 - 06.2017
  • Teaching, advising, scholarship, and directing of programs. program
  • Provided professional development workshops for adjunct instructors within the department.
  • Created materials for online learning platforms used by students across multiple campuses.
  • Collaborated with peers on research to develop new insights and valuable professional relationships.
  • Advised students in personal matters, driving academics, attendance and behaviors.
  • Organized weekly seminars for faculty and students to discuss current topics in the field.
  • Coordinated with department staff to ensure proper scheduling of classes and events.
  • Formulated well-structured syllabus of course content to detail learning goals and expected outcomes.
  • Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
  • Served on committees that evaluate applications for scholarships or fellowships.
  • Collaborated with other departments to create interdisciplinary programs for students.
  • Actively participated in departmental committee evaluation of peers as well as promotion and tenure votes.
  • Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class.
  • Designed comprehensive assessment plans aligned with curricular objectives set forth by accrediting agencies.
  • Identified valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework.
  • Mentored junior faculty members on teaching methods and scholarly writing techniques.
  • Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
  • Participated in continuing development and training to bolster professional teaching skills.

Associate Professor- (MSW)

Marywood University
Scranton
06.2010 - 07.2011
  • Teaching, advising, and scholarship.
  • Courses taught at the MSW level: International Social Work (MSW), Social Work Administration (MSW), International Study Tour - India (MSW).
  • Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
  • Supervised work of postgraduate students by supporting research.

Faculty Fellow for Online Learning

Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater
09.2009 - 05.2010
  • Identifying new areas of faculty professional development in support of online teaching and learning.
  • Working with faculty to showcase innovative online teaching and technology practices.
  • Meeting with faculty one-on-one and in small groups to learn about, and support, new online teaching and learning initiatives.
  • Encouraging and supporting faculty projects to develop online learning resources.
  • Identifying emerging technologies and trends in online teaching and learning.
  • Assessing new products and services for potential use in online courses.
  • Exploring the potential for faculty research projects to assess the impact of technology on online teaching and learning.

Assistant Professor- Social Work

Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater
09.2004 - 05.2010
  • Teaching, advising, and scholarship.
  • Built strong student rapport by driving classroom and online discussions and providing academic advisement.
  • Contributed expertise to assist with departmental expansions and course changes.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development initiatives to ensure academic excellence.
  • Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
  • Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
  • Planned class material to engage students in both online and in-person class environments.
  • Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
  • Identified valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework.
  • Supervised dissertational research work to assist research publication process.
  • Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.

Program Director

The Bridge of Central Massachusetts
Worcester
08.2000 - 08.2004
  • Work with the adult population in the treatment of dual-diagnosed clients.
  • Work with clients and the probation officers on the restoration of social justice.
  • Screening, intake assessment, risk assessment, treatment planning (PSTP, comprehensive assessment, specific treatment intervention program for relapse behaviors, determination of need, etc.)
  • Clinical Intervention, Suicide Assessment.
  • Holding a team meeting.
  • Coordination with special treatment providers, including providers of high risk clients with MI/SBD, Stalking, Indecent Exposure, and clients who did time in Jail
  • Oversight of all clinical components of the program.
  • Supervise clinicians and support staff.
  • Participate in supervision with the Division Director.
  • Provide clinical services as needed
  • Coordinate and supervise relevant program interns.
  • Participate in developing a treatment milieu and program enhancement.
  • Develop, implement, and lead in conjunction with the Division Director monthly agency consultation meeting.
  • Organize and conduct staff program development as needed, with a minimum of once annually.
  • Provide related agency training for program staff.
  • Directed staff training on technical aspects of programming activities.
  • Conducted needs assessments and developed program objectives.

Assistant Program Director- Social Work- (Evening- Part-time)

Madras Christian College
Chennai
06.1999 - 06.2000
  • Curriculum development
  • Hiring of faculty and course allocation
  • Scheduling of courses and instructors
  • Admission, screening and processing
  • Class room and Exam scheduling
  • Setting up external evaluators

Associate Professor

Madras Christian College
Chennai
06.1998 - 06.2000
  • Teaching, Advising and Mentoring MSW students

Lecturer (Assistant Professor)

Madras Christian College
Chennai
06.1990 - 05.1998
  • Teaching, Advising and Mentoring MSW students Courses through field training and classroom instruction

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Social Work and Public Administration

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
India
03-2004

Bachelor of General Law -

MADURAI LAW COLLEGE
Madurai, India
06-1989

Master of Social Work -

LOYOLA COLLEGE
Chennai, India
06-1986

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

AMERICAN COLLEGE
India
06-1981

Skills

  • Program development
  • Curriculum design
  • Accreditation compliance
  • Grant writing
  • Data analysis
  • Faculty recruitment
  • Student advisement
  • Budget management
  • Strategic planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Leadership development
  • Community engagement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Diversity promotion
  • Research administration
  • Negotiation
  • Teamwork
  • Goal setting
  • Problem-solving
  • Program evaluation

Committees And Boards

  • DE&I Vice President Search Committee, 2024
  • NOVORTIS admission screening committee, 2023, 2024
  • Promotion, Tenure, Sabbatical and Grants Committee, 2019, present
  • Curriculum Committee, 2013, 2015
  • Technology Committee, 2013, 2015, Chair, 2014-2015
  • Institutional Review Board (IRB), 2012, 2018, Anna Maria College
  • Institutional Assessment Committee, 2012, 2018, Anna Maria College
  • All College Committee, 2006, 2009, Bridgewater State College
  • Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, 2006, 2010, Bridgewater State College

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Assistant Dean/ Associate Professor

Regis College
01.2018 - Current

Associate Professor/ Founding Director – MSW

Anna Maria College
07.2016 - 01.2018

Associate Dean – School of Justice and Social Sciences

Anna Maria College
07.2015 - 06.2018

Associate Professor/ Director – BSW Program

Anna Maria College
07.2011 - 06.2017

Associate Professor- (MSW)

Marywood University
06.2010 - 07.2011

Faculty Fellow for Online Learning

Bridgewater State College
09.2009 - 05.2010

Assistant Professor- Social Work

Bridgewater State College
09.2004 - 05.2010

Program Director

The Bridge of Central Massachusetts
08.2000 - 08.2004

Assistant Program Director- Social Work- (Evening- Part-time)

Madras Christian College
06.1999 - 06.2000

Associate Professor

Madras Christian College
06.1998 - 06.2000

Lecturer (Assistant Professor)

Madras Christian College
06.1990 - 05.1998

Doctor of Philosophy - Social Work and Public Administration

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS

Bachelor of General Law -

MADURAI LAW COLLEGE

Master of Social Work -

LOYOLA COLLEGE

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

AMERICAN COLLEGE

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