Vice President of Student Services Vice President of Academic Affairs

Community Colleges Administration

Qualifications Profile

Highly organized, results-driven professional with extensive experience in leadership, providing academic, and social guidance to a wide range of student populations, teachers, and school personnel. Expert at evaluating students’ performance, executing succession programs, and introducing new courses to optimize organizational efficiency and secure positive academic outcomes. Effective at establishing strategic partnership with key stakeholders and academic personnel to guarantee efficient coordination program alignment and school processes. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Areas of expertise include:

College Student Retention At-Risk Students Management Staff Mentoring Curriculum Development

Educational Leadership Teaching Process Student Counseling Budget Preparation Higher Education Management

Classroom Management Public Speaking Faculty Operations

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Community College Leadership, 2018 § Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Master of Arts in History, 2001 § Vermont College of Norwich University, Northfield, VT

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts, with Concentration in History and Humanities, 1996

University of the State of New York, Excelsior College, Albany, NY

Graduated with High Honors

Leadership Experience

Community College of Denver § Denver, CO

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Chair –Colorado Statewide History Discipline Group 2013–2018

Administered the modification and improvement of student learning outcomes for all 39 history courses offered in State of Colorado community colleges

Developed five history and humanities courses for Colorado, community colleges involving Civil War Era in American History, Cold War Era in World History, America in the 1960s, History of American Presidency, and Cultural History of Jazz

Department Chair –Geography, History, and Political Science 2013–2018

Created assessment programs and standards for three programs,

Involved adjunct instructors to support for campus-wide retention of students

Co-designed creation of pathway courses for degrees with designation for Geography Political Science, and History

Assisted the institution in earning an accreditation for National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP)

Collaborated with Student Services in engaging faculty in new student orientation activities

Devised a campus-wide faculty mentoring program

Chair –Faculty Council 2010–2013

Partnered with the administration in developing and providing guidelines for shared governance

Managed the receptions for new full-time and part-time faculty members that brought together all parts of the campus and fostered positive environment

Advisor –Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Mu Mu Chapter 2010–Present

Direct all aspects of student membership activities within the region

Establish receptions for honor roll students to obtain recognition and earn familiarity with honor societies through admissions personnel from neighboring four-year institutions

Drove 100% increase in student membership within four consecutive years

Garnered nomination for outstanding chapter in region

Initiated a chapter recognition to acknowledge faculty and staff members that played an instrumental role in the success of students

Created twice annual receptions for all Honor Roll students recognizing their achievements, and helping them to become more familiar with the various honor societies on campus and scholarship opportunities

Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach § Long Beach CA

Vice President Branch Manager Community Affairs Officer –Fremont Investment and Loan

Provided strategic direction to the day-to-day operation of a banking branch, which involved sales, operations, and business development, while securing profits and productivity of the branch

Demonstrated expertise in leading new business development and maximizing growth opportunities

Managed the development and analysis of all management information and reports

Assumed full accountability in coordinating all activities among different branches

Supervised cross-training of staff, along with the recruitment and termination of employees staff as needed

Regularly interfaced with local chambers of commerce, development and government agencies, solicitors, and accountants

Effectively addressed and applied corrective action of all customers complains

Promoted and soled new and existing products and services introduced by the bank

Observed strict compliance with all banking polices as determined by the board of directors or owners of the bank.

Teaching Experience

Community College of Denver § Denver, CO

Associate Professor –History and Humanities 2006–Present

Support and lead a faculty-led study abroad program with students to London, England

Establish tri-institutional constitution day programs that attracted and encouraged national-known scholars to speak on constitutional issues

Facilitate classes for history and humanities encompassing various courses such as:

—History 101: Western Civilization: Beginnings of civilization through 1550;

—History 102: Western Civilization from 1550 through the present;

—History 111: World History to 1550;

—History 121: United States History: Colonial America through Reconstruction;

—History 122: United States History: Reconstruction through the present;

—History 203: Civil War Era in American History;

—History 236: United States History Since 1945;

—History 240: The Cold War Era in World History;

—History 247: 20th Century World History;

—History 250: History of African Americans;

—History 255: History of the Middle Ages;

—History 260: United States Foreign Relations;

—Humanities 121: Ancient Civilizations Humanities;

—Humanities 122: Medieval and Renaissance Civilizations Humanities; and

—Humanities 220: The Cultural History of Rock and Roll.

Developed and utilized courses approved by Colorado Community College System such as History 203: Civil War Era in American History; History 238: America in the 1960s; History 240: Cold War Era in World History; History 261: History of the American Presidency; and Humanities 219: Cultural History of Jazz.

Red Rocks Community College § Lakewood, CO

Front Range Community College § Westminster, CO

Cerritos College § Norwalk, CA

Long Beach City College § Long Beach, CA

Compton College § Compton, CA

Cypress College § Cypress, CA

Adjunct Instructor – 2001-2013

Taught a wide variety of history courses, including American, European and World histories

Bellflower Unified School District § Bellflower, CA

Adjunct Instructor – High School United States History, World History, Western Civilization, and Government

Certifications

Leadership Instructor Certification, Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Program, 2011

Awards

Faculty of the Year: Outstanding Faculty, Community College of Denver, 2011

Outstanding Faculty Nomination, Cerritos College, 2003–2007

Outstanding Faculty Nomination, Red Rocks Community College, 2003-2007

ETS Recognition of Excellence for Outstanding Score on Praxis II Test (Social Studies)

Activities

Member, Various Hiring Committees, 2009–Present

Member, Faculty Review Panel, 2014–Present

Member, National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) CCD Accreditation Team, 2015-2018

Founding Member, Tri-Institutional History Committee, 2010-2018

Panelist, American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Conference, Faculty and Student Services Collaboration 2016

Faculty Representative, 50th anniversary Celebratory Committee 2016-2017

Member, Denver Performing Arts, Higher Educational Arts Council 2008–2017

Faculty Representative, Strategic Planning Committee, 2013-2015

Student Conduct Liaison, 2013-2015

Member, Transfer Success Center Committee, 2010-2015

Member, Architectural Selection Committee, Student Success and Learning Building, 2009-2012

Member, Financial Literacy/Default Prevention Task Force, 2010-2012

Member, Building Design Committee, Student Success and Learning Building, 2009-2010

Board Member, Long Beach Mozart Festival, Long Beach, CA, 1999–2001; 2009

Volunteer, Musical Theatre West, Long Beach, CA, 1999–2004

Board Member, Long Beach City College Athletic Foundation, Long Beach, CA, 2000–2003

Chairman, Belmont Shore Christmas Parade, Long Beach, CA, 1989–1991

Docent, Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace, Yorba Linda, CA, 1991–1994

President, Belmont Shore Business Association, Long Beach, CA, 1990-1992

City Commissioner, Belmont Shore Business Improvement and Parking Association, Long Beach, CA, 1990-1992

Publications

Dissertation/Thesis

Ashcraft, W. E. (2001). Leadership and the modern American presidency. (Unpublished master’s thesis). Vermont College of Norwich University, Northfield, VT.

Ashcraft, W. E. (2018). Exploration of mentoring by faculty and staff on high-risk community college students’ self-efficacy, support systems, and persistence. (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.

Presentations

Ashcraft, W. E. (2002) A Splendid Misery: The Trials and Tribulations of the Presidency, Downtown Long Beach Lions Club, Long Beach, CA.

Ashcraft, W. E. (2003) A Splendid Misery: The Trials and Tribulations of the Presidency, Downtown Long Beach Kiwanis Club, Long Beach, CA.

Ashcraft, W. E. (2004) A Splendid Misery: The Trials and Tribulations of the Presidency, Bellflower Chamber of Commerce, Bellflower, CA.

Ashcraft, W. E. (2004) A Splendid Misery: The Trials and Tribulations of the Presidency, Downtown Long Beach Rotary Club, Long Beach, CA.

Ashcraft, W. E. (2004) America, the World following the Election, Southern California Republican Women, Long Beach, CA

Ashcraft, W. E. (2011). Town Hall: Women’s movement of the 1960s. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver, CO.

Ashcraft, W. E. (2012). Town Hall: The civil rights movement 60 years on. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver, CO.

Ashcraft, W. E. (2013). The civil rights movement then and today. Town Hall Meeting, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver, CO.

Ashcraft, W. E. (2014) Leadership and the American Presidency, Denver Kiwanis Club, Denver, CO.

Ashcraft, W. E. (2014) The Centennial of World War I, The War that Began All Wars, Denver Rotary Club, Denver, CO.

Ashcraft, W. E. (2014) The impact of the women’s movement. Town Hall Meeting, Rocky Mountain PBS and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver, CO.

Ashcraft, W. E. (2016). Importance of forming connections between faculty and students on student engagement and success. Faculty and Staff Training, Community College of Denver, Denver, CO.

Ashcraft, W. E. (2016). The role of faculty in student retention and success. Community College of Denver, Denver, CO.

Ashcraft, W. E. (2016). The role of faculty in student retention and success. Adjunct Faculty Senate, Community College of Denver, Denver, CO.

Ashcraft, W. E. (2018). Exploration of faculty and staff mentoring on high-risk community college students. University of New Mexico Mentoring Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Ashcraft, W. E. (2018). Importance of mentoring in higher education. Denver Public Schools Social Science teachers in-service Training, Denver, CO.

Ashcraft, W. E. (2018). Importance of mentoring in higher education. Faculty and Staff Training, Community College of Denver, Denver, CO.

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