J. David Armstrong, Jr.

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Department of Education 2312 Cypress Cove Drive

Florida Community College System Tallahassee, Florida 32310

*** **** ****** ******, ***** 1314 850-***-****

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400

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Fax: 850-***-****

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J. David Armstrong, Jr., is the Interim Chancellor of the Florida Community College System. The system has an

annual operating budget of more than $1.2 billion, and a annual capital outlay budget of approximately $200 million

annually.

Mr. Armstrong s vision for the system is summarized in the system s logo: Putting Minds To Work . He has

developed partnerships with education entities and business and industry organizations to develop and deliver programs

to train workers and to provide more opportunities for students in higher education, as well as with public and private

universities to assure further education opportunities for community college students.

He is active in several statewide organizations including the Council of 100, Workforce Florida Inc., the Board of

Governor s for the Florida Chamber of Commerce, is an alumni of the Leadership Florida Class of 1999-2000, and was

appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to the board for IT Florida as chair of its workforce committee. He was recently

selected to participate in Harvard University s Kennedy School of Government leadership institute for state and local

government senior executives. Nationally, he serves in several capacities including Chair-Elect of the National

Association of Community College State Directors, as an advisory member of the Education Commission of the States

Center for Community College Policy, and as a national Board Member for the Community College Survey of Student

Engagement.

His primary strategic initiatives for the system include providing access to lifelong careers through quality training

programs, providing business and industry with qualified workers, and assuring that all students have an opportunity to

further their education through access to bachelor s degree programs. The use of technology in the delivery of programs

and the support of students has also been a focus in recent years.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Interim Chancellor, Florida Community College System: July 2001 present.

Serve at the pleasure of Secretary of Education Jim Horne as the head of the community college system within

the Secretary of Education s K-20 administration. Member of the Secretary s cabinet, and was appointed by

the Secretary to provide leadership on the reorganization of the Department of Education. Primary advocate for

Community College System within new K-20 organization.

Executive Director, Florida Community College System: May 1998 July 2001.

Chief Executive Officer of the Florida Community College System and previously as secretary to the State

Board of Community Colleges. Managed and directed the Division of Community Colleges including

appointment and termination of staff; and administered the provisions of Florida Statutes, rules established

under the Florida Statutes, and all other applicable laws of the State relating to the system.

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J. David Armstrong, Jr.

Acting Executive Director, Florida Community College System: January 1998 - May 1998.

Same responsibilities as in the job described above.

Assistant Executive Director, Florida Community College System: June 1992 - December 1997.

Worked directly with the State Board of Community Colleges and the Council of Presidents to develop the

system's $850 million annual budget request, capital facilities, and other significant legislative and policy

initiatives for the system.

Managed the budget of more than $4 million for the State Board of Community Colleges and the Division of

Community Colleges, including capital outlay, expenses, and consulting services.

Chief liaison to the members of the State Board of Community Colleges and the Foundation for Florida's

Community Colleges, local boards of trustees, the community college presidents, and various other State

Board of Community Colleges' councils.

Deputy Assistant Executive Director, Division of Community Colleges: October 1991 - June 1992.

Many of the same responsibilities of the job described above developed while in this position, especially those

related to working with the Executive Director in a liaison role with various groups.

Educational Policy Director, Division of Community Colleges: 1988 - October 1991.

Developed and coordinated the legislative program for the Florida Community College System, including

drafting and analyzing legislation.

Maintained the system's master plan, and other planning activities such as the Agency Functional Plan.

Developed policy papers, speeches and responses to the Legislature and other policy groups on behalf of the

Executive Director and the State Board of Community Colleges.

Assistant to the President for Public and Governmental Affairs, Pensacola Junior College: 1984 - 1988.

College's liaison with the State Board of Community Colleges, the state legislature, and local governmental

agencies.

The president's assistant representing the college and the president with community organizations such as the

Chamber of Commerce, and with committees and groups within the college such as the Faculty Senate.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government - Participated in a three-week program for

Senior Executives in State and Local Government, June 2002.

Leadership Florida Selected to the Class of 2000, and participated in a year-long leadership development

program in a class of 50 leaders from business, industry, and non-profit sectors from across Florida.

American Association of Community Colleges Selected to participate in the Presidents Academy of

Community Colleges, a week-long leadership development program for 50 top national CEOs in community

colleges, July 1999.

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J. David Armstrong, Jr.

Florida State University - Completed courses and comprehensive examination in Higher Education

Management and Leadership doctoral program. Major focus of course work and research was in higher

education and organizational effectiveness. All but dissertation completed.

Troy State University - Master of Management Science, 1988.

University of Montevallo - Bachelor of Arts - Social Science; minor in English, 1980.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND ASSOCIATIONS

Member, Florida Council of 100

Member, IT Florida Council (Appointed by Governor Jeb Bush)

Member, Board of Directors, Workforce Florida, Inc. (Appointed by Governor Jeb Bush)

Member, Board of Governors, Florida Chamber of Commerce

Member, Workforce 2000 Study Commission (Appointed by Governor Lawton Chiles)

Member, Board of Directors, Communities in Schools

National Advisory Board, Northwest Center for Emerging Technologies

State Directors Executive Committee (Chair-Elect), National Council of State Directors of Community Colleges

Executive Committee, Florida Association of Community Colleges

Member, National Advisory Board, Community College Survey of Student Engagement, University of Texas at

Austin

Guest Lecturer at several universities on Community College policy issues, including the University of Texas at

Austin, Florida State University, and the University of Florida

Speaker at numerous conferences and meetings at state, regional and national level (list of speeches and

presentations available upon request)

Written several policy papers regarding community college issues, and author of book chapters, op-ed articles

etc. regarding community college and education policy issues (list available upon request)

COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL INTERESTS

Volunteer in Governor s Mentoring Initiative, was mentor in 2002 to student at Florida A&M High

Volunteer in College Leadership Florida program, was mentor last two years to students at Florida State

University and Florida A&M University

Volunteer in Big Brother program

Sailing

Canoeing/Kayaking

Bird watching

Hiking

Camping

Adventure Travel

Fine and Performing Arts

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