Sally Leslie

Leadership and Program Development:

• Led four Centers for Teaching & Learning Innovation, setting strategic goals and measuring outcomes to ensure alignment with institutional initiatives
• Directed a team of 11 instructional designers
• Developed over 100 comprehensive professional development programs (all modalities)
• Led the design and delivery of institutional onboarding initiatives
• Led all DEI programming for over 5000 faculty

Instructional and Curriculum Development:

• Utilized advanced instructional design methodologies, including Knowles Adult Learning Theory, Gardner's Multiple Intelligences, and ADDIE Instructional Design Model
• Collaborated closely with senior institutional leadership to support faculty growth and technological integration

Strategic Achievements:

• Successfully managed migration of all college-wide professional development courses to Canvas LMS during COVID-19 pandemic
• Led annual summer program with specialized tracks in Equity, AI, and Employee Wellness

Key Collaborative Roles:

• Provided strategic advice to campus and college leadership on learning and development initiatives
• Active member of the Academic Affairs Leadership Team
• Engaged teams in change processes to minimize resistance and promote acceptance.
• Managed assigned budgets and evaluated staff across multiple campuses

Program Management and Strategic Initiatives:

• Designed Onboarding and Leadership Development
• Planned and executed the Re-build & Administration of supervisor training
• Conducted in-depth departmental interviews to inform custom program design
• Facilitated the Peace & Justice Institute, driving institutional dialogue and understanding
• Administered comprehensive faculty and staff evaluation processes
• Served as a key member of the DOJ/Title IX committee
• Provided targeted team-building coaching focused on diversity and inclusive excellence
• Developed and facilitated institution-wide courses on equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Offered comprehensive coaching and mentoring to leadership, staff and faculty

Key Accomplishments:

• Recipient of Valencia HR CARES Award
• Established holistic employee development program
• Developed and led college-wide Safe Zone LGBT+ Awareness & Allyship program
• Initiated curriculum development partnership with Victim Service Center, Orlando

Institutional & Nationwide Leadership:

• Served as Nationwide Institutional Effectiveness Director
• Interim Dean, Liberal Arts & Sciences
• Chaired Middle States Accreditation Board
• Chaired college industry advisory board
• Oversaw Student Support Services Department
• Chaired faculty credential review board and hiring committees
• Conducted strategic data analysis to enhance enrollment trends and inform leadership decisions

Academic Program Development:

• Designed and implemented comprehensive academic programs through New York State Education Department:
• * 3 Master's degree programs
• * 2 Bachelor's degree programs
• * 2 Associate degree programs
• Led curriculum refresh initiatives and focus groups

Curriculum Development and Assessment:

• Led college-wide learning outcomes assessment initiatives
• Incepted and edited DeVry New York academic newsletter, The Academic Vista

Teaching and Faculty Development:

• Designed and led comprehensive training and development programs for all employees
• Developed employee Individual Development Plan (IDP) process
• Taught diverse courses:
• * English Composition I & II
• * Speech & Communication
• * Liberal Arts Capstone courses

Key Accomplishments:

• - DeVry NY Executive Leadership Award recipient
• - VITAL Veterans NYC College / VA Hospital Liaison