| Leslie Melton |
| Leslie Melton serves as the senior director for academic advising and career services at Columbus State Community College. Leslie joined the college in 2018, serving as the director of career services. In her role, she provides leadership, vision, direction, and advocacy for a comprehensive array of career services and academic advising supports, which foster credential completion and transfer/placement by focusing [read more] |
| Erika Hill |
| Erika Hill is the executive director for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and the Small Business at Work program, two programs in partnership with Cuyahoga Community College that provide business education to small business owners, entrepreneurship exploration, and paid internships for college students. Erika is herself a business owner of Careerlog, an empowerment program for early-career and career-transitioning professionals. [read more] |
| Dr. Courtney L. Clarke |
| Courtney Clarke, Ed.D. , serves as Associate Dean of Social Sciences, at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College. In this role, she oversees the academic disciplines of Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, History, Anthropology and Education. In addition, she serves as associate director of the Institute for Poverty in Urban Education, aligning with her research interests in equity, poverty, and building social [read more] |
| Dr. Nanette L. Smith |
| Dr. Nanette L. Smith is the Executive Director for Institutional Effectiveness Planning at Rhodes State College. As part of this role, she functions as RSC’s institutional Accreditation Liaison Officer for the Higher Learning Commission; providing administrative stewardship of institutional and programmatic accreditation. Her responsibilities also include providing logistical direction, organization and oversight of the College strategic, master, and operational plans; [read more] |
| Dr. Sarah C. Wallis |
| Dr. Wallis has spent over 20 years in higher education as an administrator, student, and adjunct faculty member. She earned a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems and has Masters degrees in both education and conflict resolution. She has taught courses and presented at conferences on both areas. When presenting or teaching Sarah seeks to create a learning environment that supports [read more] |
| Dr. Shantelle K. Jenkins |
| Dr. Shantelle K. Jenkins is an Associate Professor of Instruction and Associate Director of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program at Ohio University. In the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, Dr. Jenkins works with faculty, professional staff, and students on interdisciplinary project teams. She supports student participation in finding research-based solutions to challenges facing communities, the [read more] |
| Dr. Rita Kumar |
| Dr. Rita Kumar, Professor of English, is the Executive Director of the Faculty Enrichment Center at the University of Cincinnati (UC). in this role she provides the organizational leadership for the Center and manages the professional development programming for faculty at UC. She is the 2013-14 recipient of the UC Blue Ash Innovative Teaching Award for her inventive use of [read more] |
| Dr. Ladorian Latin |
| Dr. Ladorian Latin is the Mathematics Program Chair in the College of Arts, Sciences and Technology at Franklin University. She has served as member of the Personnel Committee of the Faculty Senate, a former Chair of the Personnel Committee, Chair of the Constitution Review Committee, and Faculty Mentor and liaison for various high schools participating in the College Credit Plus [read more] |
| Dr. Desiree Polk-Bland |
| Desiree Polk-Bland serves as the Executive Dean of Student Affairs at Columbus State Community College. In this role, Dr. Polk-Bland is responsible for leading and designing the college’s strategy to support and develop all students. Desiree has over 22 years of experience in higher education and community college specializing in student development and holistic student support. She has a proven [read more] |
| Amanda Watkins |
| Amanda Watkins serves as the Assistant Registrar for Student Services at Wright State University. Amanda has over 18 years of experience in higher education with a focus on policy, adult learners, and student advocacy. She is passionate about creating learning opportunities and reducing barriers for students. She strives to create an inclusive work space within her team and division. Amanda earned [read more] |
| Executive Board Recruitment |
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| ACE Women’s Network of Ohio (WNO) seeks outstanding leaders to serve as a member of the organization’s Executive Board (EB). All candidates should be employed by an Ohio college or university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The ACE Women's Network-Ohio is a network of women administrators, faculty, and staff from colleges and universities across the state that is dedicated to [read more] |
| Dr. Holly Craider |
| Dr. Holly Craider is the Associate Vice President of Curriculum, Assessment, and Accreditation Activities, and an adjunct faculty member in the Business Administration department at Cuyahoga Community College. With 20 years of experience as a higher education professional, she has worked in the areas of admissions, financial aid, student success, recruitment, eLearning & Innovation, academic affairs, and curriculum development. At [read more] |