FACULTY AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT
CANDIDATE FOCUS:
B-CU’s next President must champion faculty and staff development, and must not only cultivate an environment of excellence, innovation and continuous growth, but the next President must embody these attributes in their personal and professional life.
SUPPORTING THE FOCUS
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At Morningside University, I have prioritized professional development initiatives that enhance teaching effectiveness, research capabilities, and service excellence.
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I established the Office of Sponsored Research, which has secured over $7M in external funding from organizations including the Health Resources & Services Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, and National Science Foundation. These resources have provided faculty with opportunities to pursue innovative research and pedagogical approaches
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Additionally, my leadership philosophy centers on strategic personnel planning that matches employees' education, experience, talents, and skills to their positions. This approach maximizes efficiency and effectiveness while creating pathways for professional advancement.
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At Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, I supervised a division with 350+ employees, implementing professional development programs that improved employee retention and satisfaction. This experience in human capital management would be valuable for B-CU as it continues to develop its faculty and staff.
