Dr. Sinda Vanderpool is the associate vice provost for academic enrollment management at Baylor University where she works collaboratively with academic leaders across campus to leverage the people, processes, and systems to enhance student success. As an enrollment management and academic affairs professional, Sinda Vanderpool advocates and executes systemic change with measurable results to help the institution flourish. Under her tenure, first-year retention rates have increased by eight percentage points and four-year graduation rates by nine percentage points. A large part of these increases resulted from a major change initiative that Vanderpool led on campus to substantially overhaul academic advising campus-wide. This effort included the development of a campus-wide philosophy and outcomes document as well as considerable improvements to the quality and consistency of the student experience. Vanderpool’s portfolio includes oversight of the success center with comprehensive services such as University Advisement, disabilities services, first gen, transfer, and veterans services as well as academic support initiatives. Vanderpool holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University and a B.A. from Davidson College in French Literature. Vanderpool’s student success philosophy: “I am tirelessly passionate about standing for what is possible, especially when it comes to education. When people start talking about why something cannot […]
Paul is the Manager of Academic Advising at Ryerson’s business school, Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM). With nearly 11,000 students, TRSM is the largest business school in Canada. Paul’s role since 2019 has been to design, create, and manage a new academic advising team for business students at Ryerson University. Paul’s previous role at Ryerson University was to support high-impact advising on a decentralized campus including creating and facilitating multiple training programs, developing a strong community of practice for advising, and organizing on-campus advising events. He also taught student affairs and academic advising courses at George Brown College. Paul completed his Masters of Higher Education at the University of Toronto with a focus on vocational education and professionalization of occupations. He regularly presents at conferences including CACUSS (Canadian Association of College and University Student Services), OURA (Ontario University Registrars’ Association), OAAP (Ontario Academic Advising Professionals), among others. Paul is also on the Canadian steering committee of NACADA and supported the development of an advising administrator’s community of practice in his province. He is delighted to share his passion of advising at this event.
Dr. Jory Hadsell currently serves as the Executive Director of the California Virtual Campus – Online Education Initiative. The CVC-OEI, managed through a grant to the Foothill-De Anza Community College District, is a statewide collaborative effort to assist students in accelerating completion of their educational goals, through increasing access to high-quality online transferable courses, degrees and certificates offered by the California Community Colleges (CCC). The CVC-OEI represents a comprehensive and collaborative online education ecosystem that supports faculty in leveraging effective instructional practices and coordinates student access to shared technology platforms, including providing CCC students with access to the robust state-wide inventory of online CCC courses and programs across California. Prior to his current role, Dr. Hadsell served as Chief Academic Officer for the CVC-OEI and in various leadership, tenured faculty, and support roles at Sacramento City College, the Los Rios Community College District, and Sierra College.
Joseph Moreau earned his BA in Visual Arts at the University of California, San Diego and his MA in Education at Cal State Los Angeles. He began his career as a videographer and media specialist for a variety of firms in the private sector. In 1990, he left the private sector for higher education. He has held a variety of leadership positions including manager of the Instructional Resources Center at Pasadena City College; Dean of Learning Resources at West Hills College; Dean of Academic Information Services at MiraCosta College; and Chief Technology Officer for SUNY Oswego. In 2012, he was appointed Vice Chancellor of Technology and CTO for the Foothill-De Anza Community College District, overseeing technology for two of nation’s premier community colleges. Joseph has served on the boards of a number of non-profit and professional organizations including the California Community Colleges Chief Information Systems Officers Association, the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC), the Oracle Higher Education User Group, the SUNY Faculty Advisory Council for Teaching and Technology. He currently serves on the board of Educause. In 2013, Joseph took on responsibility of Executive Sponsor for California Community Colleges Online Education Initiative – a $222 million grant […]
Alexander Whitaker became president of King University in August 2016, bringing with him strong academic and professional credentials, broad experience in higher education and law, and a long history of successful leadership in his professional, church, and civic endeavors. President Whitaker came to King from Berry College, where he was a senior officer of the college for nearly a decade. He was chief of staff and board secretary and in charge of Berry’s public relations, religious life, historical assets, and governmental relations. Previously he oversaw Berry’s major gift fundraising and planned giving. The Berry College board of trustees granted him emeritus status upon his departure for King. Before coming to King, he served three years on Georgia’s Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, appointed by Governor Nathan Deal. He is a member of the Georgia and Virginia bars and various higher education professional associations.
Prior to her current role, Karen has served as Assistant Chair, Department of Advanced Studies in Education; Professor, Educational Leadership; and Director of Field Programs for Teacher Education at CSULB. She helped develop and implement CSULB’s Ed.D. Educational Leadership program for PreK-16 teacher leaders and administrators. She also helped to develop and co-directs the CSULB’s President and Provost’s Leadership Fellows Program for faculty and staff. Through her participation in university programs, Karen partners with local school districts and community organizations to facilitate and support underserved student populations gain access to retention and graduation from institutions of higher education. Prior to her work at the university, Karen was a public school teacher and principal. Throughout her career Karen has worked closely and collaboratively with educators, parents, and community members to enhance educational opportunities, experiences, and learning for all students.
Since his arrival at Clemson University in June 2015, Max Allen has helped strengthen the overall national reputation and awareness of the Clemson brand. He serves as the chief advisor to President Clements and is the primary liaison with the vice presidents and other direct reports to the president. Under his leadership, he has helped to create and design the President’s Leadership Institute, helped design and implement the Clemson Forward strategic plan, coordinated a strategic reorganization of the campus diversity efforts, served as the primary liaison with key community leaders and partners, served as a member of the university’s crisis decision team, and helped with the successful completion of the $1 billion “Will to Lead” capital campaign. Prior to Clemson, Allen served as the chief of staff at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and the executive assistant to the president and director of university relations at Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, GA. A retired Navy Lieutenant Commander, Allen has had many successful years of challenging assignments as a Navy public affairs officer. Allen holds a bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville University in Florida and is a graduate of the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, and the […]
Nancy has over 20 years of successful achievement in growing and transforming higher education. She has proven ability in operational leadership and building solutions with a focus on student experience and student retention, beginning with the on-boarding experience through graduation. She has served in the student services, enrollment, admissions and operations verticals in Executive Leadership positions. The experience gained was invaluable and helped her to understand both the student experience, the advisor/coach experience as well as institutional goals. Her experience includes managing staff and students, both domestically and internationally, and all support systems and strategies associated therewith. Her passion is seeing students and staff succeed through coaching and leading teams to produce positive results. Nancy has her Masters in Counseling and has implemented coaching centers at previous institutions. The Success Coaching Center at ASU Online has been in operation for over two years and since that time has shown positive trends in engagement and student retention as a result. A recent addition to the Success Center is the Enrollment Recruitment Center. Here we strive to provide an exemplar enrollment experience to students who in turn will make informed, educated decisions about their journey. The focus of the center is to […]
Dr. Hennessey received his bachelor’s degree in English and History and his Masters of Public Administration from Eastern Kentucky University. He was one of the first doctoral graduates of the Institute of Public Policy, now the Schar School of Policy and Management at George Mason University and received his doctorate shortly after his retirement from active duty in 1993. Dr. Hennessey served in the United States Army for 28 years. After retirement from the Army, Dr. Hennessey joined George Mason University and was appointed University Chief of Staff. As Chief of Staff, Dr. Hennessey was responsible for all administration in the Office of the President, served as the University Legislative Liaison to the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia, University Liaison to the Board of Visitors, and the chair of multiple University-wide committees. During his tenure as Chief of Staff, he was twice recognized by Student Government as the Outstanding Administrator of Year. Outside the university he served as the Chair of the Commonwealth Homeland Security Foundation (CHSF) Board until 2012 and Chairman of the Board of the Virginia Economic Bridge (VEB) until 2010. In 2008 he was appointed by Governor Tim Kaine to the Secure Commonwealth Panel, the […]
Brittany serves as a member of Ramapo College’s senior leadership team and as the President’s primary liaison to the Board of Trustees. She is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and coordination of team leadership and Board activities as well as the coordination of the Office of the President. In addition, she serves as the College’s Spokesperson and leads Ramapo’s public relations, policy, and institutional research functions and also chairs the College’s Policy Committee and Administrative Assessment Committee. During her tenure at Ramapo, she has served as a member of the Campus Facilities Master Plan Steering Committee, Accreditation Steering Committee, Position Review Committee, as well as two Strategic Planning Task Forces. Dr. Williams-Goldstein She began her professional career as a journalist and later transitioned into higher education as an instructor of Spanish and English as a Second Language. She has also fulfilled roles as designated school official, chief human resources officer, and executive assistant to the president. She has presented nationally on board of trustees development and was awarded the Professional Board Staff Member Award (Northeast) by the Association of Community College Trustees in (YEAR). Brittany earned her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a focus on Public Policy from Rowan […]
