September 29, 2019

NEO Presidential Search Committee

OSU/A&M Board of Regents

900 N. Portland Ave.

Oklahoma City, OK 73107

Dear Mr. Callahan and Search Committee Members,

Thank you for the opportunity to submit this cover letter and curriculum vitae. Please consider this my interest in

serving as the President at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO). The expectations for this position, the

commitment to boldly embrace diversity and inclusiveness, inspiring the community and region to engage in

philanthropic partnerships, strong financial acumen, and the ability to develop a meaningful comprehensive

strategic plan perfectly align with my experience and background.

Raised in rural eastern Oklahoma, I am a woman of faith and purpose. I work daily to balance access with high

expectations, ground academic programs and services in relevant and applied learning opportunities, create and

sustain partnerships, and strategically advance the university mission and goals. I have made it my mission over

the last 15 years to improve the quality of life for students and their families by providing multiple pathways to

success and can continue the NEO excellence already established.

I have over 25 years of experience in industry and higher education. Leading in corporate business provided me

with opportunities to work with hundreds of diverse and strengths-based individuals, where service, excellence,

goals, and outcomes were highly valued and attained. Transitioning into higher education at Northeastern State

University significantly increased my potential to make meaningful impact on lives. Through teaching in the

classroom, mentoring student leaders, coaching new professional staff, and leading policy change as an

administrator, I am confident my efforts have made a positive impact on thousands of students and these students

have made a lasting impact on me.

Most recently, I have been Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) at Texas A&M University-San Antonio

(A&M-SA), managing all aspects of enrollment management, university college, experiential learning, student

engagement and student success. As the inaugural VPSA, I was afforded the opportunity to build a division from

the ground up which ensured student academic success. My focus at A&M-SA has been on enrollment growth

and building sustainable student and academic success support structures and most significantly, co-leading the

university comprehensive expansion and launching our strategic plan. We launched a new strategic plan in 2016,

where the provost and I played vital roles. Abiding by the principles of shared governance and transparency,

community members, faculty, staff, and students participated in various town hall meetings to provide insights

and feedback on the mission, core values, and goals. This led to a new, meaningful strategic plan with

measureable outcomes and metrics (http://www.tamusa.edu/documents/strategic-plan-2016-2021.pdf ).

Because collaboration is a core tenant of mine, you will see examples of direct and indirect responsibilities across

a variety of roles. They reflect my personal and professional values, commitment to place and leadership style,

and are valuable skills for leading NEO. Let me concentrate on four areas where I focused my efforts to meet

strategic goals and objectives: enrollment growth, student success, university and community collaboration, and

financial acumen.

First, enrollment growth. Under my leadership, A&M-SA enrollment has grown by 180% in just five years. We

aligned academic programs with budget priorities and community needs, grew and stabilized enrollment,

implemented a new budget model, and enhanced our town/gown relationships while ensuring our students

graduate with marketable skills. While A&M-SA is a state institution, it is very young with very little endowment

and reliant on tuition and fee dollars for the majority of its budget. Shortfalls in enrollment projections can have

significant impacts on the financial stability of the university. Strong projections aligned with financial aid

leveraging is critical for the 21st century institution. With declining state and federal funding, there is a narrow

margin for error. This requires sophisticated enrollment modeling and retention strategies, which I acquired

during my last 15 years in higher education.

My career in Higher Education has focused on supporting students from two-year colleges and aligning them into

four-year university programs. The vast majority of students entering A&M-SA are through the Alamo Colleges

pathway. It was critical I establish transfer and articulation agreements with our local and regional two-year

colleges and align our curriculum with the common core for maximum transferability. This resulted in our

joining the Regional Transfer Compact in 2016 (https://therivardreport.com/15-community-colleges-and-

universities-sign-regional-transfer-agreement/) and just this week renewed our commitment to this compact.

Previously, while serving as the associate dean at Northeastern State University (NSU), I had university-wide

responsibilities that split my time among all three campuses by providing leadership and oversight to all areas of

student affairs. I was co-chair for the Student Success Team and supported the university-wide implementation of

the Enrollment Strategic Plan designed to enhance enrollment growth and student retention. This plan worked in

conjunction with the Smart Choice program, which expanded the university’s reputation and visibility in the

region and throughout Eastern Oklahoma (https://academics.nsuok.edu/smartchoice/TCC-to-NSU).

Secondly, student success. A&M-SA serves a student demographic where over two-thirds of the students identify

as Hispanic or Latino and 78% of enrolled students report that they are the first in their families to attend college.

As you can see, I have worked in Hispanic serving and Native American serving (NSU) institutions and celebrate

the energy, creativity and strength they bring. However, serving historically under-represented populations has

unique challenges and require significant resources to support student academic success. An example of this

support is my creation of the Student Academic Success Center (SASC), which centralized academic support for

students. This center has proven to be a tremendous benefit to our students and the retention rates continue to be

above the national average, especially with the high number of Dreamers and first-generation students we serve.

During my tenure at NSU, the creation of the Student Academic Success Center (SASC) was realized as well. The

center was established from a five-year Title III grant, which supplied federal funds through the Department of

Education.

Thirdly, collaboration. I have already given several powerful examples of collaboration with community partners

and across divisions on campus but the most significant one was our comprehensive expansion in 2015-16

(http://www.tamusa.edu/comprehensive-expansion/index.html). I was part of the team working continuously

around the clock to secure funding from the Texas Legislature, with the support of our Bexar County Delegation,

which resulted in $11 million for comprehensive expansion. The Provost and I managed this huge undertaking

from plan to execution in just one year. A&M-SA was approved for expansion to lower-division students in June

2015 and we welcomed our first freshman class in August 2016. The success of this expansion was a result of

collaboration from across campus in all divisions.

Another shining example of community and campus collaboration is the Mays Center for Experiential Learning

and Community Engagement (http://www.tamusa.edu/mays/ ). I designed this center to incorporate career

services, community engagement, service learning and internships. The creation of the Mays Center was made

possible by a generous gift of $5 million dollars from the Mays Family Foundation who saw the value of an

experiential education. The Mays Center has been especially effective in helping our military students connect

their service experience into relevant marketable skills, which equates to jobs! As the wife of a distinguished

veteran, it is of high importance to me that our military students are valued and receive the support needed to

transition into the workforce after their tremendous sacrifice of service for our county.

I also saw the need to help expand support for our early college high school (ECHS) students. I wrote and secured

a grant for $1.4 million dollars to support the establishment of an early college high school office with significant

scholarships towards degree attainment in three years for these students. The grant was awarded by the Greater

Texas Foundation. This is a wonderful collaboration with our state agencies and high schools. We have seen a

significant increase in the enrollment of our ECHS students over the past two years due to our partnerships.

Lastly, financial acumen. As an accountant and controller for the first half of my career, it has afforded me the

skills and knowledge to understand many funding and accounting models. As an elected city council member in

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma from 2003-2006, I became acutely aware of governmental funding models and how to

relate information to government agencies and elected officials on the city, state, and national level. I have spent

many years in the political landscape in Oklahoma where both of my siblings served in the Oklahoma House of

Representatives and as mentioned earlier my time in city government. Working with the Texas Legislature over

the past six years has expanded my legislative work. Recently, I authored the A&M-SA portion of a joint

legislative appropriation for $3.5 million dollars to establish the Bexar County Fostering Youth Pilot Program.

This innovative project is the first in the nation to include higher education institutions, state agencies and the

court system to improve the college graduation rates of youth with a history of foster care.

https://therivardreport.com/3-5m-partnership-benefits-foster-care-youth-enrolled-in-san-antonio-public-

colleges/.

There are universal issues with profound implications influencing higher education today. As president, there is a

responsibility to understand and address those issues and a required set of skills related to change management. It

requires the president to live democratic values of inclusiveness and transparency at the university. I immerse

myself in the campus and community regardless of role and geography. I will continue to do that at NEO,

working with the campus community, community leaders, and anyone needed to move the university toward

regional and national prominence.

There is an opportunity to build upon the past, set future priorities, and engage with dedicated professionals to

move forward. A letter such as this cannot capture everything and I would welcome an opportunity to talk with

committee members about why I want to dedicate my career to NEO.

Sincerely,

Melissa K. Mahan, Ph. D.

210.784.1350 office

918.857.7706 mobile

Melissa K. Mahan, Ph.D. Melissa.Mahan@tamusa.edu

Mahanmk@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Ph. D. Education - Oklahoma State University, Tulsa, OK, 2009

Adult Education and Human Relations

M.S. Business Management – Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK, 2003

Business Management

B.S. Business Administration – Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK, 1992

Accounting

CliftonStrengths® Certified Coach, 2018

International Coaching Federation Certified Wellness and Life Coach, 2018

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Texas A&M University-San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, April 2013-Present

Established in 2009 Texas A&M University-San Antonio was created to address an

educational need in South San Antonio. This regional comprehensive university in an

area that has been historically underserved in terms of higher education. The university

offers 37 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. A&M-San Antonio is a

residential and commuter campus which serves over 6,500 students.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS

Responsibilities:

Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction in the administration of a

comprehensive range of services, policies, and procedures related to student services

programming and planning.

Serves as a senior advisor to the President as an executive level member of the President's

Cabinet.

Development and execution of division strategic plan. Provide metrics data for university

strategic plan.

Participate in aspects of institutional-wide planning in support of the mission and goals of

the University by implementing and assessing Student Services planning strategies,

allocation of resources, and administration of a variety of comprehensive student

programs and services related to student growth and development.

Supervise and motivate staff in the following units (2013-2018) Enrollment Management,

Financial Aid, Student Academic Success, Advising, Admissions, Recruitment, Early

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College High School Program, Registrar, (2013-present) Foster Youth Programs, Student

Veteran Certification Services, Student Activities, Recreational Sports, Jaguar Leadership

Institute, President’s Leadership Class, Orientation, Family Programs, Jaguar Experience,

Housing, Student Health Services, Disability Services, Counseling Services, Mays Center

for Experiential Learning and Community Engagement, Career Services, Dean of

Students office and Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Oversee division multi-million-dollar budgeting processes.

Foster a campus culture, which is student-focused and mentor’s students through

engagement and holistic learning.

Oversees development and submission of internal and external reports, assessment and

evaluation of programs, and initiation of enhancements as appropriate.

Build partnerships with business/industry and community colleges.

Participate on system-wide committees.

Selected Accomplishments:

Secured a $1.4M grant from the Greater Texas Foundation to support and enhance

our early college high school program.

Established the Mays Center for Experiential Learning and Community

Engagement with a $5M gift for the Mays Family Foundation.

A&M-SA lead and co-author of $3.5M legislative appropriation for Bexar County

Fostering Youth Pilot Program.

University Transfer Compact member supporting regional two-year colleges to

provide a seamless transition for students graduating and wish to complete their

baccalaureate degrees.

Developed an Enrollment Strategic Plan designed to achieve enrollment growth,

seamless transfer degree pathways, and student retention. Enrollment has

increased 180% during my oversight of enrollment management.

University Strategic Plan Co-Chair responsible for implementation of and

continued evaluation of metrics toward the university 4 goals. Awarded the Jaguar

Excellence Award 2017 for the work accomplished on the strategic plan.

Comprehensive Expansion Co-Chair responsible for the $11 M appropriation for

comprehensive expansion from an upper division university to a comprehensive

4-year university, accepting our first freshman class Fall 2016. Awarded the

Jaguar Excellence Award 2016 for the work accomplished on the expansion.

Established the Academic Student Success Center and Foster Youth Center.

Facilitated and opened the first residence hall in August 2017. Esperanza Hall is a

104,805-square-foot facility costing $20M dollars and includes 382 beds. This is a

partnership with American Campus Communities.

Provide donor cultivation through board membership with the San Antonio

Education Partnership.

Northeastern State University (NSU), Tahlequah, OK, 2005-2013

With roots in the Cherokee Nation, NSU serves more Native American students than any

other university in Oklahoma. This regional university employs over 1,200 full and part-

time faculty and staff and offers 56 undergraduate majors, 21 Master’s programs, and a

Professional Doctorate in Optometry. With nearly 10,000 students on three campuses,

NSU serves a culturally diverse student population. The Tahlequah campus provides a

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traditional college experience while the Muskogee and Broken Arrow campuses serve a

large adult learner and non-traditional population.

ASSOCIATE DEAN STUDENT AFFAIRS

Responsibilities:

Provide campus-wide leadership, direction and general oversight for student affairs

divisional functions and operations of the Muskogee and Broken Arrow campuses.

Supervise and motivate staff/graduate assistants/student workers in the following units

including Student Activities and Engagement, Student Health Services, Disability

Services, Counseling Services, Leadership and Civic Engagement, Veterans Services,

Adult Learner Resource Center, Student Rights and Responsibilities as well as provide

support to Enrollment Management and Financial Aid.

Oversee division budgeting processes totaling in excess of $5 million.

Direct efforts, which promote the innovative delivery of services by leveraging resources

from all three campuses.

Build partnerships with business/industry, community and technical colleges.

Provide on and off-campus access and services for adult non-traditional students.

Coordinate the revision of policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal

policies including the Clery Act, Title IX and Sexual Assault Prevention.

Selected Accomplishments:

Establishment of student affairs division on the branch campuses.

Co-Chair responsible for implementation of the Enrollment Strategic Plan

designed to achieve enrollment growth and student retention through the

university-wide Student Success Team. Enrollment has increased 150% during

my tenure at the Broken Arrow campus.

Facilitated Re-thinking the First Year task force focusing efforts of faculty and

staff from enrollment management, library, developmental education, and general

education, which enhanced the $1.7M Title IIIA grant to develop a Student

Success Center.

Secured transfer of National Clearinghouse for Commuter Programs to

Northeastern State University.

Initiated student services partnership with CIBT program, a private company with

worldwide higher education centers and campuses.

Secured 900-acre land donation from City of Broken Arrow to Northeastern State

University.

Smart Choice team member, an alliance with regional community colleges

provides a seamless transition for students graduating from the community partner

who wish to complete their baccalaureate degrees.

Multiple partnership initiatives begun with regional businesses, agencies, and the

Cherokee Nation for service/engagement of faculty, staff, and students.

Division team member for competency-based approach to comprehensive student

outcomes-based assessment, “NSU Degrees of Excellence” (AASCU Red

Balloon project).

Facilitator of DELTA Leadership Academy. This leadership program is designed

to be the training ground for adult learners who wish to explore personal

leadership. DELTA has been and continues to be tremendously successful with

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the students and staff at the Broken Arrow Campus as documented in my

research.

Implemented the Adult Learner Study Groups Program.

Implemented the Volunteer Incentive Program for Adult Learners.

Serve as the campus Ombudsman.

Implemented and facilitate student awards and recognition programs for branch

campuses.

Development of Service Excellence Program for training faculty and staff in

customer service.

Established a Student Advisory Board.

Participate on the Presidents extended cabinet, NSU’s Master Plan initiatives and

Residence Life Master Plan.

Performance Food Group, Tulsa, OK 2002-2005

PFG is one of the nation's largest foodservice distributors. Distribution facilities process,

package and distribute the finest quality food and food-related products to our customers.

TERRITORY SALES MANAGER

Sell and promote branded products.

Provide customer service and sales support.

Increase sales from zero to over 1 million in first year.

Handle multiple customer bases in Tulsa/Wagoner County.

Work as liaison between customer and company.

Oklahoma Collision Center, Inc., Tulsa, OK 2000-2002

One-stop shop for collision repair and services. Served the Tulsa metro area in

partnerships with most insurance carriers for complete restoration of vehicle collision

repairs.

CONTROLLER / OPERATIONS MANAGER

Oversee all day to day operations.

Resolve customer service issues.

Handle marketing projects.

Manage all accounting functions.

Analyze and forecast financial reports.

Prepare financial statements monthly.

Recruit and hire staff.

Tax and Accounting Software Corp., Tulsa, OK 1998-2000

TAASC offers a fully integrated suite of software tools for accounting and tax

professionals. Acquired by Intuit in 2001.

SALES SPECIALIST/TECHNICAL WRITER

Provide customer service and sales for accounting and tax software.

“Rookie of the Year” in sales.

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Resolve problem customer service issues.

Train employees on accounting software applications.

Test accounting and tax software for accuracy.

Write technical manuals for accounting software.

Develop training manuals and procedures.

Kenco Plastics, Inc., Poteau, OK 1995-1998

Kenco has grown to become one of the best and most versatile custom injection molders

in the region.

ACCOUNTANT

Maintain all collections.

Oversee accounts payable.

Maintain all accounts receivable.

Train & Supervise office staff.

Prepare monthly reports for controller.

Provide cost accounting reports for managers.

First City Finance Corp., Pocola, OK 1993-1995

Personal and business financing company. Specializing in business management and

personal finance company.

ACCOUNTANT

Oversee accounts payable.

Maintain all accounts receivable.

Prepare monthly financial statements.

Prepare monthly and quarterly tax reports.

Analyze and forecast financial reports.

Prepare all 1099, 1098 and 1096 forms.

Reconcile and maintain (4) bank accounts.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

International Leadership Association. (2015). The Asilomar Declaration And Call To

Action On Women And Leadership (2nd. Ed.). Silver Spring, MD: ILA Women

and Leadership Affinity Group.

Mahan, M. (2012). Importance of CAS standards in higher education. Commuter

Perspectives, National Clearinghouse for Commuter Programs, 32(1), 3-4.

Mahan, M. (2011). Serving commuter students: Resources within reach. Northeastern

State University, National Clearinghouse for Commuter Programs.

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Mahan, M. (2010). More than a place to park. Commuter Perspectives, National

Clearinghouse for Commuter Programs, 31(1), 11.

Mahan, M. (2009). The delta model of personal leadership: leadership for adult learners.

Saarbrucken, Germany: VDM Verlag.

Ausburn, L. J., Fries, C. H., Mahan, M., Martens, J., Sayman, D., Steele, D., Washburn,

E., Washington, A. (2009). Gender issues in desktop virtual reality learning

environments. Washington, D.C.: Published in Proceeding of the 2009 Academy

of Human Resource Development International Conference in the Americas,

Washington D. C.

Ausburn, L.J., Fries, C., Mahan, M., Martens, J., Sayman, D., Steele, D., Washburn, E.,

& Washington, A. (2009). Gender and desktop virtual environments:

Considerations for teaching and learning. In Proceedings of the 7th Annual

Hawaii International Conference on Education (pp. 3294-3313). Honolulu, HI.

GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

BUID 4101: Business Ethics – Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Fall 2019

UNIV 2101: Jaguar Tracks II – Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Fall 2019

UNIV 1101: Jaguar Tracks I – Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Fall 2017, Fall 2016

EDUC 5643: Program Development, Assessment and Evaluation – Northeastern State

University

Fall 2012

EDUC 4811: Special Topics in Leadership – Northeastern State University,

Fall 2012

Spring 2012, 2011

EDUC 5731: Special Topics in Leadership – Northeastern State University,

Spring 2012, 2011

HIED 5413: Foundations of Student Affairs – Northeastern State University,

Spring 2011

HIED 5623: Characteristics of Adult Learners - Northeastern State University,

Spring 2010

EDUC 4811: DELTA Leadership – Northeastern State University,

Fall 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

Spring 2009, 2010, 2011

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SELECTED ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

Mahan, M., & Young Hyatt, R (2018, February). “BossLady: Career Advancement is

More than Serendipity" national webinar through NASPA. (Peer reviewed)

Mahan, M. (2018, January). “NASPA Alice Manicur Symposium: For Women Aspiring to

Become VPSA’s”, faculty member for symposium, San Diego, CA. (Peer

reviewed)

Lambert, J., Mahan, M., & Doman, D. (2017, March). “Navigating the Politics on

Campus” presented at NASPA National Conference, San Antonio, TX. (Peer

reviewed)

Sanchez, T., Propst, B., & Mahan, M. (2017, March). “Understanding Women's

Leadership: Lenses on Mid-Management”, presented at NASPA National

Conference, San Antonio, TX. (Peer reviewed)

Storberg-Walker, J., Robinson, T., Madsen, S., & Mahan, M. & Egan, C., (2017, June).

“From Grief to Grit-The Asilomar Declaration and Call to Action: Personal,

Political, Policy” presented at the International Leadership Association (ILA)

Women and Leadership Conference, Rhineback, NY. (Peer reviewed)

Verhasselt, H., Spicer-Runnels, A., & Mahan, M. (2016, October). “Champions of

Collaboration: A Holistic Approach to Hispanic Student Success” presented at

HACU Conference, San Antonio, TX. (Peer reviewed)

Mahan, M. (2006-2013). “More Than A Place To Park” presented at ACPA National

Conference, presented 8 years consecutively. (Peer reviewed)

Mahan, M. (2005-2012) “DELTA Leadership Academy,” NSU Broken Arrow Campus.

Mahan, M. (2011, October). “Volunteer Leadership: Exploring the Oxymoron” presented

at the International Leadership Association Conference, London, England, (Peer

reviewed)

Mahan, M. (2011, March). “Reaching Out to Distance Learners from Student Affairs”

presented at ACPA National Conference, Boston, MA. (Peer reviewed)

Williams, B., & Mahan, M. (2008-2009).“Service Excellence” multiple presentations to

NSU staff and faculty.

Mahan, M. (2009, March). “Moral Courage: Leadership From the Inside Out” presented

at ACPA National Conference, Washington, DC. (Peer reviewed)

Mahan, M. (2009, March). “Creating Adult Learner Study Groups: Getting Commuter

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Students Involved” presented at NASPA National Conference, Seattle, WA.

(Peer reviewed)

Mahan, M. (2009, February). “Using Moral Courage in Leadership Development”

presented at AHRD Conference, Washington, DC. (Peer reviewed)

Ausburn, L. J., Fries, C. H., Mahan, M., Martens, J., Sayman, D., Steele, D., Washburn,

E., Washington, A (2009, February). “Gender Issues in Desktop Virtual Reality

Learning Environments” presented at AHRD Conference, Washington, DC. (Peer

reviewed)

Mahan, M. (2008, October). “Connect Four: Lessons on Engaging Computer Students

and Adult Learners” presented at NASPA Regional Conference, Tulsa, OK. (Peer

reviewed)

Mahan, M. (2008, March). “Personal Leadership Training: The Impact in Higher

Education” presented at ACPA-College Educators International Conference,

Atlanta, GA. (Peer reviewed)

Mahan, M. (2008, January). “Student Leadership Training: The Impact of Personal

Leadership Training in Higher Education” presented at the Hawaii International

Conference on Education. (Peer reviewed)

Washburn, E., Sayman, D., Steele, D., & Mahan, M. (2007, November). “Aspects of

Virtual Reality in Higher Education” presented at OATE/OCTP/OKACTE Fall

Conference in Stillwater, OK. (Awarded “Outstanding Presentation”). (Peer

reviewed)

Mahan, M. (2007, April). “Reaching Your Potential” Breakout Session at Margaret

Hudson Program Conference, Broken Arrow, OK.

Mahan, M. (2007, August). “Starting a Student Organization” Workshop at NSU-BA

Campus, Broken Arrow, OK.

Mahan, M (2007, July). “Pushing Forward” NSU BA Campus NSGA Retreat, Broken

Bow, OK.

Mahan, M. (2006, July). “Staying Connected” Workshop at NSU NSGA Retreat,

Branson, MO.

Mahan, M. (2006, September). “Student Organizations 101” Workshop at NSU-BA

Campus, Broken Arrow, OK.

Mahan, M. (2005, August). “Where Do I Start: Student Organization Workshop” at

NSU-BA Campus, Broken Arrow, OK.

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PROFESSIONAL & UNIVERSITY SERVICE

NASPA Center for Women Board of Directors (2017-Present)

San Antonio Education Partnership Board of Directors ( 2016-Present)

San Antonio Municipal Leadership Institute (2016)

University Transfer Compact member (2016-present)

A&M-SA Strategic Planning Committee Co-Chair (2016-Present)

A&M-SA Master Planning Committee (2016-Present)

A&M-SA Enrollment Management Committee Co-Chair (2013-2016)

A&M-SA Downward Expansion Committee Co-Chair (2014-2016)

A&M-SA Commencement Committee (2013-2018)

A&M-SA SECC Campaign Chair (2014)

International Leadership Association (ILA) Women and Leadership Affinity

Group (WLAG) founding member & Chair (2010-Present)

WLAG Asilomar Conference Co-Chair (2013 & 2015)

ACPA Commission for Commuter Students and Adult Learners National

Directorate Commission Member (2008 – 2016)

Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) Board

Member (2010- 2017)

CAS Board Review of National Standard for Adult Learners and

Commuter Students Chair, (2011)

NSU University Administrative Policy Committee (2011-2013)

NSU Affirmative Acton Committee (2011-2013)

NSU Financial Aid Appeals Committee (2011-2013)

NSU Student Learning and Assessment Committee (2011-2013

NSU Civic Engagement Council – Chair (2011-2013)

Youth Services of Tulsa Board Member (2011-2013

Re-thinking the First Year Experience Task Force, (2011 – 2013)

Oklahoma Diversity Officers/Practitioners Consortium (ODOPC) Board Member

(2009 – 2013)

Union Collegiate Academy (2009 – 2012)

NSU Service Excellence Program (2008 – 2013)

Broken Arrow Chamber Beautification Committee (2007 –2013)

Margret Hudson Program Board Member (2007 – 2009)

Wagoner County Health Coalition (2007 – 2013)

NSU Commencement Committee (2007 – 2013)

NSU Student Success Committee (2007 – 2013)

NSU Employee Giving Campaign Volunteer (2006 – 2013)

Universities Wellness Coalition (2006 – 2013)

Broken Arrow Public Schools Title VII Board Member (2005-2008)

Campus Sustainability Committee at NSU (2005 – 2013)

National Center for Fathering-Summit Leadership Team Member (2005-2013)

Broken Arrow Public Schools Partners In Education Member (2005-2007)

Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce Board Member (2005-2006)

Broken Arrow City Council Member (2003-2006)

Broken Arrow Golf Authority Member (2003-2006)

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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

WLAG – Women and Leadership Affinity Group for the International Leadership

Association.

ILA – International Leadership Association

ACPA - American College Personnel Association -College Student Educators Int.

ACPA - Commission for Commuter Students and Adult Learners

AAC&U- Association of American Colleges and Universities

CAS – Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education

NASPA - National Association of Student Personnel Administrators

HACU – Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

ASJA - Association for Student Judicial Affairs

ISSDL – International Society for Self-Directed Learning

CAEL – The Council for Adult & Experiential Learning

ANTSHE – Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education

OCSPA - Oklahoma College Student Personnel Association

AHEAD – Association on Higher Education and Disability

ODOPC- Oklahoma Diversity Officers/Practitioners Consortium

TCCSAO- Texas Council of Chief Student Affairs Officers

TACUSPA – Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel

Administrators

AWARDS

“Jaguar Excellence Award” – For modeling courage and leading the way for our faculty,

staff and students, August 2017

“Jaguar Excellence Award” – For modeling courage and leading the way for our faculty,

staff and students, August 2016

“Excellence in Service to Students Award” – The National Society for Leadership and

Success, November 2013

“Mesquite Administrator Award” – For an administrator who takes time for student

reporters, May 2013 & May 2014.

“OCSPA Impact Award” – Recognition of Routinely Going “Above and Beyond”

Making Significant Differences in the Lives of Others, May 2009.

“Northeastern State University Centurion” - Leaders of this Century, March 2009.

“Outstanding Presentation Award” - OATE/OATCP/ Fall 2007 Conference, November

2007.

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“2007 Big K-ah-udo” Award - Northeastern State University (Peer nominations for

outstanding service), March 2007.

“Recognition of Dedication and Commitment to the City of Broken Arrow,” September

2006.

“Proclamation from the City of Broken Arrow for Dedication and Service to the City of

Broken Arrow Golf Authority,” July 2006.

“2006 Big K-ah-udo” Award - Northeastern State University (Peer nominations for

outstanding service), September 2006.

TAASC Rookie of the Year Nomination, November 1998.