Dallas F. Reed, PhD

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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Dedicated, results-oriented, and goal-driven professional, with proven leadership skills in operations management, process

improvement, and program development; complemented with strong background in teaching and motivating students. Effective at creating

innovative educational activities, while rendering professional, intellectual, and administrative support to deliver high-quality

education.

Education

2010

Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Higher Education

Jackson State University – Jackson, MS

2003

Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

Pfeiffer University – Charlotte, NC

1991

Bachelor of Arts in General Arts and Sciences, with Emphasis in Public Relations and Management

The Pennsylvania State University – University Park, PA

Alpha Epsilon Lambda, Mu Chapter Honor Society

Leadership Experience

Berkeley College – Woodland Park, NJ

2013–Present

Vice President, Student Development and Campus Life Title IX Coordinator

Direct eight onsite campuses, three in New York, five in New Jersey, and one online campus, with more than 7,000 students and $2.7M

budget.

Strategically lead the deployment of institutional and departmental strategies to develop an engaged community of students throughout

the system.

Closely coordinate with the team in establishing and implementing programs that allow students to achieve their full academic and

personal potential, which included a co-curricular program with focus on student success.

Establish an evidence and proper assessment of programming and services department-wide by working closely with the Office of

Institutional Effectiveness and Research.

Partner with the Office of Compliance, Legal Department in consistently ensuring strict adherence to federal and state mandates, as

well as in monitoring policies, contracts, and process adherence.

Facilitate the accreditation of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and baccalaureate granting institution with eight

campuses situated in New York, New Jersey, and online with approximately 7,000 students.

Assume multiple roles such as the following:

Advocate for all students to increase student satisfaction, retention, and graduation rates;

Vice president in charge of maintaining a healthy and safe campus environment; and

Title IX Coordinator in guaranteeing adherence to federal and state statutes as well as institutional policies and procedures

2013

Associate Vice President, Student Development and Campus Life

Oversaw five of nine campuses across New York and New Jersey, namely Brooklyn, New York, and White Plains in New York; as well as

Newark and Woodbridge in New Jersey.

Conducted major system-wide events and judiciaries, as well as the personal counseling function.

Monitored the student development and campus life's development and execution of programs with positive retention, graduation, and

employment rates.

Established an engaged community of students system-wide, which recognized student identification with an individual location.

2011–2013

Dean of Student Development and Campus Life

Administered three diverse campuses in Brooklyn, New York City, and White Plains with $1.1M budget while guiding 4 direct reports and

15 staff.

Ensured college community’s awareness of background, needs, expectations, and aspirations of Berkeley students.

Broaden students’ knowledge of campus life, focused on opportunities, individuals, and services promoting development, improving

success, and cultivating all learning dimensions.

Partnered with other units on procedures and systems implementation, which improved student satisfaction and upheld students’ success

as reflected on retention and graduation rates.

Received Leadership Award and recognition as the Associate of the Year in 2012 by demonstrating outstanding performance in fulfilling

assigned tasks.

Mississippi Valley State University – Itta Bena, MS (2004–2011)

2010–2011

Associate Vice President for Student Life

Took charge of overseeing $2M in budget, while making sure services and programs were provided and aligned with student needs.

Participated in planning, managing, and evaluating residential life, career services, health center, counseling center, student

activities, intramural sports, and campus safety within the Division of Student Affairs.

Coordinated with faculty and staff to establish a comprehensive and holistic learning environment that promoted intellectual, social,

and psychological development for students.

Led the development of departmental goals to guarantee alignment with the institution’s mission and accreditation.

Created several programs, special initiatives, and policies that established a life-learning environment for all students.

Gained promotion for successfully improving processes in the Enrollment Management Department and attaining high student satisfaction.

2009–2010

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

Enrollment Management Services and University College

Led a team of 40 personnel and 7 departments, which included Financial Aid, Office of Admissions, Student Records, and First Year

Experience, Talent Search, Upward Bound, and Student Support Services departments.

Rendered executive leadership and strategic insights on university marketing and recruitment campaigns to boost enrollment and

retention.

Partook in the implementation of comprehensive enrollment management plan to establish and maintain desired student enrollment profile

while providing exceptional customer service in all areas to boost student experience and success.

Supported the resolution of former and current issues and conflicts relevant to a wide range of areas on campus.

2008–2009

Interim Vice President for University Relations

Initiated new processes and the gift processing procedures within the Office of Development, following 10% increase in alumni

participation.

Developed and oversaw all aspects of institutional relations programs, encompassing special initiatives, fundraising activities,

publications, public and alumni relations, communication, university radio broadcasting, and constituent relations.

Served as the primary representative to the University Foundation and National Alumni Association Boards.

Provided consultative support to the president on various concerns, including overall campus climate and challenges, along with

alumni disengagement and student involvement

Oversaw the implementation of initiatives for each prospective area to guarantee adherence to institutional goals.

2004–2008

Assistant Vice President for Office of Development

Directed all private university fundraising, corporate and private foundation relations, and scholarship programs.

Functioned as a major gift officer while managing the university’s development efforts in coordination with the vice president and

president of university relations.

Managed solicitation and stewardship, major donor cultivation, donor prospect identification, and planned giving liaison activities.

Formed strategic partnerships with all constituents, including alumni, faculty and staff, community leaders, students, corporations,

and foundations.

Authored the university’s first gift policies and procedures manual.

Made significant contributions in obtaining more than $2.1M in private funds within four years

Secured $350K in scholarship funds within 30 days following the successful partnership with The Tom Joyner Foundation after the

university was selected for the Tom Joyner School of the Month recognition.

Spearheaded the university’s initial student call center with 16 paid student callers, which brought forth approximately $60K in gifts

and pledges within the first 10 weeks; as a result of securing $250K in grants from the Jessie Ball DuPont Fund.

Teaching Experience

Berkeley College – Woodland Park, NJ

2017–Present

Adjunct Professor, Adjustment to Psychology

Provided instructions on how to cope with the challenges of moving through changes in life stages and life circumstances, which

involved stress management, communication, time management, healthy relationships, positive thinking, conflict management, and

balancing home, education, and work.

Co-authored a syllabus, detailing engagement and perpetuated student learning beyond the classroom through dialogue with brief

quotations from famed author, poet, and activist Dr. Maya Angelou.

Professional Experience

Davidson College – Davidson, NC

2003–2004

Development Officer

Johnson C. Smith University – Charlotte, NC

2001–2003

Annual Fund and Major Gifts Officer

NBA/WNBA Franchise (former Charlotte Hornets & Charlotte Sting) – Charlotte, NC

2000–2001

Ticket and Group Sales Representative

CT Communications – Concord, NC

1998–1999

Project Training Consultant

Hallmark Cards, Division of Hallmark Marketing Corporation – Kansas City, MO

1997–1998

District Sales Trainer

1996–1997

Retail Representative (Boston District, Boston, MA)

1991–1996

Retail Representative (NY Metro /Long Island District, Long Island, NY)

CERTIFICATIONS

2014

Title IX Compliance Institute

National Center for Student Life

2007

Certified in Fund Raising Management

Center of Philanthropy, Indiana University School of Philanthropy

2005

Certified Grants Performance Manager

Council for Nonprofit Innovation (CNI)

2005

Developing Leadership for Major Gifts

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund

Professional Development

2015

YW Academy of Women Leaders, YWCA of the City of New York

2013

HERS Bryn Mawr Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration

2012

American Council on Education’s (ACE) National Women’s Leadership Forum

Activities

2013–Present

Board Member, Boys and Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic County

2016

Moderator, YWCA of the City of New York’s Salon Series,

New York City’s Women Leaders: The Power of Influence and Purpose

2015

Keynote Speaker, Leadership on Broadway Experience at Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities

Keynote Speaker, APCA Regional Conference

2009–2011

Former Board Member, Leflore County Chamber of Commerce

2008–2011

Former Board Member, MVSU Boys and Girls Club

2010

Keynote Speaker, National GEAR-UP Program at Robert L. Merritt Middle School

2009

Appointed Trainer, Mississippi Consortium for International Development

2008

Appointed Liaison, Mississippi Valley State University Presidential Search

2006

Member, Inaugural Minority Advancement Institute (MAI) for Council for the Advancement and Services of Education (CASE)

2005

Speech Judge, U.S. Decathlon in Mississippi Mid-Delta Area Regional Quintathlon

2003

Kresge Fellow, Kresge Foundation HBCU Initiative

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