KENNETH M. SPENCER, PHD

H: (937) 931-5010 | kspencer61@woh.rr.com

Profile at: www.linkedin.com/in/kenspencer

Executive Profile

Education Manager skilled in talent recruiting, student retention, financial management and student relations. Over 20 years teaching, leadership, and management experience in education, including multi-site responsibilities. Strong focus on ethics, accreditation and auditing results, and staff development.

Skill Highlights - Leadership - Staff Development - Budgeting - Communication - Team Building - New program delivery

Core Accomplishments

Staff Development:

Launched well-received professional development programs. Mentored and coached employees resulting in increased promotion and retention of

staff.

Operations Management:

Implemented and managed multiple academic programs. Handled all functions related to academic affairs management.

Organizational Success:

Directed accreditation self-studies resulting in maximum positive accreditation results.

Provided coordination for fulfillment of certification with the Ohio Board of Regents.

Professional Experience

Dean of Academic Affairs Jan 2014 to Dec 2014 Brown Mackie College - Cincinnati, OH

Managed day-to-day operations of Academic Affairs Department.

Supervised an Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, eight (8) Department Chairs, two (2)

Academic Advisors, a Registrar, and Librarian.

Interacted regularly with students, faculty, and cross-functional managers, sharing information and providing consultation.

Maintained compliance with regulatory agencies and internal auditing requirements. Dean of Academic Affairs Oct 2010 to Jan 2014 The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati, OH

Managed day-to-day operations of Academic Affairs Department.

Supervised six (6)Academic Directors, two (2) Librarians, two (2) Academic Advisors, two (2)

Registrars, and an Administrative Assistant.

Developed and updated persistence initiatives for the campus.

Interacted regularly and positively with other functional directors throughout the campus and

Art Institute System

Maintained compliance with regulatory agencies and internal auditing requirements. Director of Education Oct 2008 to Oct 2010 KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION - Columbus, OH

Managed day-to-day operations of Academic Affairs Department. Supervised, presented, and coordinated quarterly in-service training of staff and

faculty. Led accreditation self-study and visit resulting in highly successful outcomes.

Regional Vice President of Academic Affairs Jan 2008 to Sep 2008 SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE - OH & KY Provided oversight and day-to-day interaction with five (5) campuses in southwestern Ohio

and northern Kentucky, involving over 200 staff and 2500 students.

Worked with the corporate headquarters of Lincoln Education Services to coordinate academic requirements fulfillment for certification by the Ohio Board of Regents.

Involved in preparing the campuses for accreditation in 2009.

Assisted with new curriculum development and guidance in curriculum presentation.

Dean of Academic Affairs Jun 2007 to Jan 2008 ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - Dayton, OH

Supervised, presented, and coordinated quarterly in-service training of staff and faculty.

Led accreditation self-study and visit resulting in maximum accreditation results. Implemented, managed, and supervised a new criminal justice program.

Adjunct Instructor Jan 2006 to Jan 2012 INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

Facilitated courses in the College of Adult and Professional Studies, including accounting and information technology.

Courses were accelerated and met for 3, 5, or 6 week terms. Part-time Trainer Jan 1992 to Jan 2008 IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Richmond, IN

Provided management, supervisory, soft skills, and computer applications training to corporate employees, at the school or company locations.

Managed the development of an 11-module management and supervisory training program for use throughout the Ivy Tech system of 13 campuses.

Education

B.S., Business Administration 1975 Franklin University - Columbus, OH

M.A, Public Administration and Policy Analysis 1980 Miami University - Oxford, OH

Certificate, Criminal Justice Education 1983 University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA As part of training with the F.B.I. National Academy, Washington, DC

Ph.D., Computing Technology in Education 2000 Nova Southeastern University - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Skills

Computer Applications: Accounting software, including Business Works, Great Plains, and Peachtree; Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Windows, and Word Leadership and Management: Information Technology, Internal Auditing, team building, employee development, teaching and training