Leslie (Les) Kong
Redlands,CA
Summary
Motivated professional offering 20+ years of experience in accreditation evaluation. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines. Expert in editing and writing reports.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Accreditation Specialist Volunteer
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Alameda , CA
2004.01 - 2024.04
- Since 2001, served on 30+ accreditation reviews for WSCUC.
- In recognition of my organizational and writing skills, appointed by WSCUC as assistant chair for 20+ of these reviews.
- Served for 6 years on the Substantive Change Committee for WSCUC, evaluating course/program proposals from institutions.
- Served for 10+ years on CSU San Bernardino's Instructional Quality Committee, a faculty senate committee and advisory body to the campus' Teaching Resource Center.
Librarian Emeritus
CSU San Bernardino
San Bernardino , CA
1990.03 - 2018.08
- Provided reference services to students, faculty, staff and community members using print and electronic resources;.
- Conducted detailed evaluations of programs, projects and activities to measure their effectiveness and efficiency.
- Utilized data collection techniques such as surveys, interviews, focus groups and case studies.
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, patterns or correlations.
- Provided recommendations for improving program operations based on findings from evaluations.
- Prepared reports summarizing evaluation results and findings.
- Reviewed policies, procedures and practices related to program operations.
Adjunct Professor
SJSU School of Library & Information Studies
San Jose , CA
1988.01 - 2000.05
- Developed and implemented course syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
- Mentored students in the development of their research skills and critical thinking abilities.
- Prepared, administered and graded exams and assignments to evaluate student progress.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
CSU Sacramento
Sacramento, CA1987-05
Masters of Library Science - Library Science
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA1977-12
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA1975-05
Skills
- Operational Excellence
- Process Improvement
- Policy administration
- Needs Assessment
- Business Analysis and Reporting
- Analytical Thinking
Affiliations
- Member, Board of Advocates, Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art, CSU San Bernardino
- Member, Executive Board, Friends of the A.K. Smiley Public Library (Redlands, CA)
- Member, Executive Board, Meals on Wheels, Redlands, CA
Accomplishments
- President, Friends of the A.K. Smiley Public Library, 2020
- President, California Library Association, 2003
- President, California Academic and Research Libraries, 1998
Timeline
Accreditation Specialist Volunteer
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
2004.01 - 2024.04
Librarian Emeritus
CSU San Bernardino
1990.03 - 2018.08
Adjunct Professor
SJSU School of Library & Information Studies
1988.01 - 2000.05
MBA - Business Administration
CSU Sacramento
Masters of Library Science - Library Science
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
San Francisco State University
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