Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Thomas Hendricks

Thomas Hendricks

Shelby Township,MI

Summary

Dynamic academic leader with extensive experience at Oakland Community College, excelling in curriculum development and faculty management. Proven track record in budget oversight and relationship building, enhancing program resources and student success. Adept at fostering collaboration and ensuring accreditation compliance, driving institutional excellence through innovative educational strategies.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Academic Dean of Business and Information Technology

Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI
10.2013 - Current
  • Oversaw academic scheduling and supervised 30 faculty and staff members.
  • Managed student concerns, grade appeals, course substitutions, and facilitated grade changes.
  • Developed and managed budgets for campus renovations while overseeing expenditure accounting.
  • Conducted faculty evaluations and coordinated discipline-specific activities across the college.
  • Led curriculum development initiatives for diverse academic programs and ensured compliance with accreditation standards.
  • Collaborated with community stakeholders to strengthen educational partnerships and enhance program resources.
  • Participated in committees evaluating proposals from vendors seeking institutional contracts.

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, Michigan
10.2001 - Current
  • Review and update syllabus, create curriculum, and develop lesson plans for adult learners.
  • Conduct online classes and provide assessments based on university standards.
  • Assist faculty in curriculum development and provide individual consultation for students.

Online Adjunct Faculty

Walsh College
01.2019 - Current
  • Develop coursework, conduct classes, assign projects, and provide detailed feedback to students in an online setting.
  • Create lecture material tailored to student needs and implement individual development plans.
  • Foster student success through one-on-one support and constructive feedback.

Online Adjunct Faculty

Trine University
01.2022 - Current
  • Instruct business ethics and public speaking to graduate students in an online environment via Moodle.
  • Develop curriculum and materials, assign projects, and conduct assessments to ensure student learning.
  • Successfully support and mentor 30 students per semester.

Education

Doctor of Higher Education Leadership -

Oakland University

MBA -

Northwest Missouri State University

Bachelor of Human Resource Development -

Oakland University

Skills

  • Academic Administration
  • Budget Management
  • Marketing and Communication
  • Curriculum Development
  • Faculty Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Program Management
  • Campus Management
  • Alumni Relations
  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Online instruction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Accreditation compliance
  • Academic leadership
  • Budget oversight
  • Relationship building
  • Program development
  • Organizational skills

Certification

Post-Master’s Certificate in Higher Education Leadership, Oakland University

Accomplishments

  • Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union Scholarship recipient

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Online Adjunct Faculty

Trine University
01.2022 - Current

Online Adjunct Faculty

Walsh College
01.2019 - Current

Academic Dean of Business and Information Technology

Oakland Community College
10.2013 - Current

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

Oakland Community College
10.2001 - Current

Doctor of Higher Education Leadership -

Oakland University

MBA -

Northwest Missouri State University

Bachelor of Human Resource Development -

Oakland University