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Curriculum Vitae

DAVID G. BEHRS, Ph.D. Home Address:

27 Richardson Road

Novato, CA 94949

415-234-6004 (residence)

415-299-4032(cell—preferred)

Email: Dbehrs97@aol.com

EDUCATION

American University, Washington, D.C.

Counseling and Development, Ph.D. (1994)

Dissertation: The effects of an active-listening training program on admissions staff communication style.

Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Counseling and Student Personnel, M.S. (1985)

Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

History and Social Science, B.S. (1981)

Awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2009

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

POSITIONS/ENROLLMENT HIGHLIGHTS

San Domenico School, San Anselmo, California

Head of School, CEO. (2010-12) Supervise admissions and financial aid (and other

executive responsibilities)

Enrollment increased by 20%, and the overall discount rate dropped by 3%.

Established an international partnership with the JiaXiang School in Chengdu,

China that has resulted in increased enrollment of Chinese students for the high

school, and an intensive ESL/Robotics summer camp that has increased enrollment

and revenue.

Conversion rate increased by 10% in 2010-12

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Indiana

President, CEO. (2007-10) Supervised all student and academic services (and other

executive responsibilities) that included undergraduate and graduate admissions, financial

aid, and retention

Enrollment increased by 16%; largest increase in enrollment since 1983; 5-year

retention average of 91%

Established the first Enrollment Management division at the college using best

practice organizational structure, recruitment strategies, outreach initiatives,

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policies, procedures and accountability

Increased total graduate program student enrollment 38% with Fall 2010 having

the largest graduate student enrollment in the college’s history

Dominican University of California, San Rafael, California

Associate Provost for University Initiatives/Vice President for Student Affairs and

Enrollment Management (2005-2007) Enrollment exceeded 2,000 (2006) for the first time in the 117 year history of the university;

freshmen applications increased by 273% and new transfer applications increased by 211%

Increased total undergraduate student enrollment 36% with enrollment in Fall 2006 totaling

over 2,000 for the first time in the 117 year history of the university

Increased the number of states students enrolled from including: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado,

Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada,

New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas,

Utah, Virginia and Washington

Increased undergraduate ethnic and cultural student diversity 125%

Decreased tuition discount rate for enrolled freshmen over 14% (utilizing Noel Levitz

Enrollment Revenue Management System), 2002 - 2007

Dominican University of California

Vice President for Enrollment Management (2001-2005)

Freshmen enrollment increased by 100%; freshmen discount rate reduced by 14%

Dramatically increased student enrollments in academic disciplines including:

Biology, Nursing, Politics, Digital Arts, Communications, Business, Psychology,

Humanities /Cultural Studies, History, and English Literature

Served as the chief retention officer of the University, overseeing and coordinating retention

initiatives and worked closely with faculty, academic staff and department chairs to develop

a student-centered focus that improved retention and student success.

Developed and successfully implemented electronic marketing and recruitment

strategies including: e-mail blasts, e-newsletters for students and parents, Chat

Rooms, Blog page and MySpace page

Increased new freshmen student enrollment 100% and new transfer student

enrollment 20%

Open House Programs (on-campus) increased by 300% in the four-year timeframe

(2001-2005) compared to previous four-years

SAT average increased by 30 points in aggregate; Grade Point Average increased

from 3.10 to 3.35

Developed and implemented a $11 million dollar merit-aid scholarship program

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Created and developed the undergraduate communication mail flow to all inquiries,

admitted and deposited students utilizing an outside mailing house

Initiated robust tele-counseling program and electronic communications to

prospective students

Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia

Vice President for Enrollment Management (1996-2001) 84% increase in freshmen applications; 57% increase in freshmen enrolled. Retention rate

increased from 75% to 80%

Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia

Assistant Dean (1992-96)

Graduate enrollment increased by 42%; undergraduate by 24%

George Mason University School of Law

Director of Admissions (1989-92)

Increased law school applications by 56%

Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg

Coordinator of Admissions (1987-89)

Applications increased by 23%

Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania (1984-87)

Associate Director of Admissions

Assistant Director of Admissions for Special Projects

Admissions Counselor

Increased applications by 74% in territory

Promoted three times within the admissions office

* See resume (pages 13-14) for additional enrollment management experience

CHRONOLOGY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Enrollment Management Consultant (2010-present)

Head of School, Chief Executive Officer

San Domenico School (2010 to 2012)

Served as the head of school and chief operating officer for the oldest independent school in California.

Founded in 1850 by the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, San Domenico School is a PreK-12th

grade

school (co-ed PreK-8th

grade; all girls boarding and day school, 9-12th

). San Domenico School is

located in Marin County, California on 515 solar paneled acres and enrolls 598 students (96 high school

boarders). The school has a faculty and staff of approximately 145, many of whom have long tenures at

San Domenico. As the CEO, I supervised an administrative team (Cabinet) that includes advancement,

admissions and financial aid athletics, finance, information technology, marketing and communications,

sustainability, and three division heads (primary, middle, and high school).

Primary responsibility and charge by the Board was to increase enrollment. Enrollment

increased by 20%, and the overall discount rate dropped by 3%.

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On-campus open houses, admissions coffees, and off-campus information sessions were developed with

significant increases in prospective students and families. In my first year as head, I established an

international partnership with the JiaXiang School in Chengdu, China that has resulted in increased

enrollment of Chinese students for the high school, and an intensive ESL/Robotics summer camp that has

increased enrollment and revenue. Additionally, we expanded our international recruitment to Turkey and

South America (including alumnae cultivation in Mexico).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS

Worked collaboratively with the Board and Mission Holdings (Dominican Sisters are the

sponsoring organization) to develop strategic planning and execution that charts a realistic and

practical financial future for the school. With the Chair of the Board, led the strategic planning

efforts in 2010-11 to develop new mission and vision statements as a first-year head.

Accomplished financial plan goals (2010-2012) and have implemented best practices throughout

the school. In the summer-fall of 2012, helped develop new strategic planning effort focusing on

major goals in the areas of financial sustainability (cash-flow positive budget), global and cultural

competency, character development, and innovative technology developing 21st century

classrooms.

Increased overall enrollment by over 20% (502-598 overall enrollment)in the past two years as

Head of School; boarding population has increased by 39% (69-96 boarders).

Built and developed cohesive senior leadership team (Cabinet) to provide overall collaborative

management of school.

Strengthened the efforts on sustainability by providing significant resources and support.

Significant progress towards a much enhanced Eco-literacy curriculum; the Cloud Institute was

courted with potential implementation in the 2013-14 school year.

Established Leadership Advisory Council in 2011-12. LAC provides advice to the head and

leadership team and is comprised of business leaders, educators, and professionals from

throughout the Bay area.

Strengthened parental support through focus group implementation in order to strengthen the

brand and marketability of the school.

Significantly strengthened the school’s fiscal affairs by executing a financial management plan

that increased enrollment revenue and decreased the overall discount rate while improving

operating efficiencies. Developed and implemented a compensation plan that has resulted in salary increases the last two

fiscal years (flat in previous 3 years); established a Compensation Committee comprised of faculty

(across all 3 divisions), staff, and board members to review best practices and recommend positive

changes to compensation. Resurrected a “dying” Teacher Excellence Program and implemented

a process for rewarding outstanding teachers through the meritorious, broad-band approach.

Significantly enhanced the human resources operation by establishing a consistent employee

evaluation system, updated job descriptions, mandatory anti-harassment and mandatory training

reporting, and centralized human resources office management.

Elevated faculty performance by increasing professional development opportunities and resources.

Established individual performance and growth plans for leadership team that provided incentives

for growth and efficiencies realized.

Initiated a more consistent in-class observations for teachers and developed performance plans for

low, to mediocre performers.

Established a much more expanded Learning Resources Center, After-School Care program, and

after-school activities for PreK-12th

grades.

Supervised WASC/WCEA self-study process in preparation for re-accreditation in 2013-14.

Re-engineered the Development Office through stronger organization of donor and alumni

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cultivation and a more streamlined approach to fund-raising. Changed the name to

“Advancement” in order to advance the mission of the school through fund-raising efforts. Increased annual giving in 2011-12 and significantly increased faculty and staff participation to

record levels.

Improved technology school-wide by instituting a 1:1 iPad program (first school in Marin) that

has resulted in San Domenico being appointed an Apple Distinguished School. Provided

oversight in the development of an innovative iTeach program that has resulted in significant

professional development for faculty/staff at San Domenico School (as well as faculty, staff, and

administrators throughout the region). Articulated the mission, vision, and identity of San Domenico School to the broader community in

order to build a stronger, more unified brand within the independent school marketplace.

Worked with the local town officials to foster healthier “town/gown” relations.

Improved external relations by being appointed to the Quality of Life Commission in the town of

San Anselmo, California. Significantly improved “town-gown” relationships with the Sleepy

Hollow Homeowners Association by regularly attending meetings and social events. Produced a

“Help Us Manage Traffic” micro documentary with the president of the Sleepy Hollow Owners

Association.

Developed a much stronger working relationship with Marin County officials while managing our

traffic (as dictated in the Master Plan/Traffic Management Plan).

Oversaw the management of our half-million dollar bussing program to increase student ridership

and support.

Implemented the Safe-Routes-to-School program that promotes biking, walking, and car-pooling

to school to decrease traffic and carbon emissions.

Worked diligently to develop and promote a “one-school” identity for a more unified educational

experience and brand by developing and executing a marketing and communications plan that

included rolling-out a much more robust website and web-tools (re-enrollment contracts on-line,

business applications), updated and improved publications, enhanced community outreach, and

social media tools (twitter, facebook, youtube).

Developed and implemented new micro-documentaries promoting the school that are featured on

the school web-site.

Significantly improved technology in our instructional areas adding interactive white boards,

mobile devices, projection equipment, professional development for faculty and staff, and

enhancements in the RenWeb student management system.

Improved capital projects that involved building remodeling, including bathroom renovations in

the residence halls, new roofs, and media enhancements.

Restructured and enhanced the summer camps programming to drive enrollment and enhance

our brand within the marketplace.

Worked directly with the Chair of the Board of Directors and board governance committees to

implement a more focused board agenda.

In 2012, established a new Technology Board Committee that will provide strategic oversight of

our technology at San Domenico School.

Restructure the athletics program by hiring an all-school athletics director and reorganized the

coaching staff under the all-school athletics director.

Increased athletics offering by developing and implementing a girl’s golf team and mountain

biking program. Resurrected a swim program, and enhanced the physical education curriculum

for PreK-12th

grades.

Working with the high school division head, implemented a Mandarin program curriculum and

instruction in the high school.

Resurrected the Head of School curriculum and programs committee.

Oversaw grant efforts/awards within the advancement office.

Developed the Sarlo-Teaching Excellence Awards that provided stipends to recognize outstanding

teachers (2011-12).

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Worked with the division heads and deans to discipline students and provide consequences that

are consistent with the core values of San Domenico School.

Developed and implemented a No Bully program (all-school) with the counseling staff to provide

grade-level appropriate consequences for students accused of bullying. Assisted in the

development of “solutions teams” and non-punitive consequences.

Developed a “Head-of-School-for-A-Day” program for the high school that allowed selected high

school students to “run” the school for a day, and experience management decision-making and

administrative work.

Worked with the admissions team to develop and execute a much more robust recruitment plan

incorporating open houses, focus groups, admissions coffees, and enhanced tours of campus.

Expanded international outreach to South America and Turkey (beyond just the Pacific Rim

countries).

Wrote numerous articles supporting Independent School education for the Marin Independent

Journal

Additional Core Responsibilities

Primary responsibility for meeting financial objectives of the entire school ensuring we achieve

financial and non-financial benchmarks each fiscal year.

Helped to develop curricular and co-curricular programs for enabling school students and families

to meet academic goals.

Ensure annual evaluations for all employees are executed that included goals and objectives are

developed and assessed.

Establish policies and procedures consistent with core values for performance management,

succession planning and staffing requirements.

Approve all new hiring, firing, and promotions for all employees.

Oversee all expenditures and operational budget with the chief financial officer to satisfy financial

obligations set forth by the board and finance committee.

Promote school in Marin County and the San Francisco bay area and beyond.

Attend the California Association of Independent School meetings (CAIS) and represent San

Domenico School at Bay area heads meetings.

Worked with the Building and Grounds Committee of the board to create and manage attractive,

organized, functional, healthy and safe facilities.

Responsible for employees and visitors’ overall health, safety and welfare.

Establish procedures and regular drills for emergencies and disasters that include fire drills,

lock-down procedures, and emergency preparedness exercises.

Hired and developed outstanding faculty for academic excellence, integrity and moral character.

As the Head of School, I represented the overall school’s voice and face in the Bay area

community and all educational associations.

Attend all Parent Service Association meetings and provide regular updates and reports.

Oversee school activities to ensure educational goals and outcomes’ fulfillment.

Supervised the accreditation process with WASC and WCEA in 2011-12 (in preparation for

self-study and visit in March of 2013).

Ensure that the school offers consistent and compassionate customer service to students, parents

and referral sources.

Supervised Health Services and campus nurse. Ensure that the school is compliant with all

county-mandated (and State) health requirements.

President, CEO

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (2007 to 2010)

As the 15th president, and the first male, lay president of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, I served as the

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chief executive officer of a vibrant liberal arts and pre-professional college that is firmly committed to a

dual mission of liberal arts and professional education, both at the undergraduate and graduate level, the

superb quality of its faculty and students, and has the success of students as its highest priority. I formed a

cohesive, goal-oriented vision for our Cabinet including the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice

President for Finance and Facilities, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Vice President for

Advancement, Vice President for Student Life, Executive Director of Marketing and College Relations, and

the Executive Assistant to the President. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is the oldest, Catholic liberal

arts college for women in the United States. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College offers a traditional

campus program for women and distance and graduate programs for women and men. Saint

Mary-of-the-Woods College has agreements with several international schools* that included:

o Shirayuri College, Japan

o Providence University, Taiwan

o Central China Normal University, aka HuaZhong Normal University, China

o China Women’s University, China

o Sungshin Women’s University, South Korea

o Regent’s University, UK

*These agreements with international partners produced increased international student enrollment

from 2007-2010.

Founded in 1840, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College consists of a beautiful 67-acre campus that serves the

unique needs of the Wabash Valley, Indiana, and beyond—both domestic and international. Today, SMWC

thrives by offering a rich liberal arts education, scholarships and financial aid opportunities to make college

affordable, individual attention, a value-centered education in a Catholic tradition, and a wide variety of

student leadership activities.

One of the primary responsibilities charged by the Board of Trustees was to significantly increase

enrollment.

Significant Achievements as President of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

o Enrollment Management – Transformational enrollment management system resulted in the

largest increases in applications and enrollment in several years.

o On Line Degree Program--Created the first fully on-line undergraduate degree program.

o International Recruitment -- Developed International Partnerships with overseas universities

to enhance SMWC enrollment and diversity.

o New Scholarships – Developed Scholarship programs to reach out to Military Personnel and

families in our distance / on line program.

o Honors Program -- Instituted the first Honors Program at SMWC.

o Innovative New Programs -- Developed two important and very successful new Graduate

Degree Programs: Master’s of Leadership Development and Master’s of Education.

o Board of Trustees--Expanded the size of the Board and enhanced the College’s connection to

the Wabash Valley area by the addition of community business leaders to the board.

o Visibility of the College – Strong involvement in community organizations and volunteer

efforts greatly elevated the college profile in the community.

As President, I was an enthusiastic spokesperson, fundraiser, and I conscientiously worked closely through

a shared governance system with our Faculty and Staff Assemblies, Leadership Council, our Board of

Trustees and National Alumni Board to broaden both private and public support. We were in the quiet

phase of a twenty-million dollar Capital Campaign to build a new Sports and Recreation Center.

Additional Significant Achievements

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In 2008, the total headcount was 1,580, and as of September 10th

, 2009, our headcount was 1,677.

This is the 5th highest headcount in 27 years, possibly more since the enrollment numbers we

received from the Registrar’s Office only go back to 1983. Campus headcount is 313, WED

headcount is 1122, other student headcount (special students and internationals) is 30, and

graduate headcount is 212.

The full-time equivalent (FTE) as of September 10th is 949.9 students. This is the highest FTE in

at least 27 years.

Graduate enrollment for Fall 2009 is up 22% from last year

Annual Fund achieved record-breaking heights 2007-2009 (over 1.1 million)

Achieved a balanced budget that was cash-flow positive all three years

Internal (faculty & Staff) Annual Fund Campaign resulted in 100% Staff Giving and 93% of

faculty in 2008-09

Raised two million in 15 months for Capital Campaign

Re-organized office of development to reflect the college’s charge to advance the mission of Saint

Mary-of-the-Woods College by renaming as the Office of Advancement. Hired a new vice

president for advancement, executive director of annual giving and operations, a director of grant

development, and a director of the annual fund. A major gifts officer will be hired in 2010

SMWC had been selected as a recipient of the 2009 Ball Venture Fund award, a competitive grant

established by the Ball Brothers Foundation (Muncie, Indiana) and administered by the

Independent Colleges of Indiana. Program Analysis of academic and non-academic programs

successfully implemented 2009

Through the office of grants development, we have submitted 37 proposals in FY 2008-2009,

requesting $759,268. Six requests have been made in the first part of FY 2009-2010, for

$3,040,256

Developed and implemented a Cristo Rey Scholarship Program for underserved students in

Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis.

Created Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Alums Recruiting Tomorrow’s Students (S.M.A.R.T.S.). This

program was launched in the fall of 2008 with a small group of alums, as a joint project between

the alumni office and enrollment management

New Honors Program established in the Fall 2009 (first Honors Program in the history of the

College)

Developed two new graduate programs in 2007 and 1009: Masters in Leadership Development

(MLD); and a Masters in Education (MED)

Established two off-site cohorts for our graduate programs in Chicago (MLD) and Indianapolis

(MLD)

Development of new, fully online undergraduate program to be established in January 2010

Memorandums of Understanding established with international partners including: Central China

Normal University; China Women’s University; Shungshin University; Providence University;

Shirayuri College

Co-developed the Crossroads of Higher Education (SMWC has partnered with Indiana State

University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Ivy Tech Community College to promote

Terre Haute as the “Crossroads of Higher Education”)

Cultivated and recruited 8 new trustees for the Board (changed bylaws to expand trustees from

33-40)

Launching first completely-online, cohort-model degree program in January 2010. Woods

Online will begin with two academic majors, Business Administration and Computer Information

Systems

Successfully secured ABA accreditation for the Paralegal program at the College

The SMWC Education Department recently achieved accreditation under the

performance-oriented standards of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

(NCATE), the organization responsible for professional accreditation of teacher education

SMWC recently became the second college or university in the state of Indiana to meet the

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guidelines for human resource education set by the Society for Human Resource Management

(SHRM). SMWC's bachelor of science degree in human resource management fully aligns with

the SHRM HR curriculum guidelines

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is one of the best colleges and universities in the Midwest

according to The Princeton Review

In the 2010 edition of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report, Saint

Mary-of-the-Woods College is recognized as one of the best institutions of higher learning in the

nation

The annual audit fieldwork was completed on a timely basis resulting in an unqualified (clean)

opinion from the auditors relating to the financial statement on June 30, 2009

Developed articulation agreements with Ivy Tech Community College, Danville Area Community

College, Lakeland College, Ancilla College, Vincennes University, and Cottey College. The

College also has a general agreement with the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

In the past 2-3 years, the College has invested $3 million in physical plant additions and

improvements. No campus building has been without improvement

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College voluntarily elected to undergo an audit under supervision of the

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Reasons for participation include the

College’s concern of being a responsible entity in the world of limited resources, along with a

waiver of penalties for any violations found during the audit

SMWC has secured a $14,984 grant from the Military Family Research Institute to examine

institutional services and support for military personnel and veterans

Associate Provost for University Initiatives/Vice President for Student Affairs and

Enrollment Management Dominican University of California (2005-2007)

o 15% of responsibilities were external (fund-raising)

o 15% of responsibilities were program development and planning

o 70% of responsibilities were student affairs and enrollment management

o Responsible for all correspondence and lobbying efforts with the state of California on matters

pertaining to financial aid and Cal Grant awards.

o Supervised university admissions (undergraduate, graduate, and pathways admissions), adult and

extended education, Associated Students of Dominican University (ASDU-student government),

athletics, campus ministry, career and internship services, counseling center, financial aid and

student employment, campus health center, institutional research, marketing and public relations

(2001-2004), orientation, residence life, retention services, student activities and campus

programs, and student affairs.

o Served as the chief retention officer of the University, overseeing and coordinating retention

initiatives and worked closely with faculty, academic staff and department chairs to develop a

student-centered focus that improved retention and student success.

o Provided strong advocacy for the goals and needs of the enrollment management division with the

cabinet, worked collaboratively with cabinet colleagues to set direction and establish priorities for

the University’s future; Ensured that Dominican complied with state and federal regulations and

University policies related to enrollment functions

Vice President for Enrollment Management Dominican University of California (2001-2005)

o Responsibilities included providing vision, strategic planning and execution of enrollment

management plan

o Supervised Admissions Office (undergraduate & graduate)

o Supervised Financial Aid office

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o Supervised Registrar’s Office

o Supervised Academic Advising Office

o Supervised Career Services

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW OF WORK AT DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY

Dominican University of California is a comprehensive, independent university with an

enrollment of 2,278. The Associate Provost for University Initiatives/Vice President for Student

Affairs and Enrollment Management was the chief enrollment and student affairs officer and

reported to the President in providing leadership and direction in the planning, development,

assessment and administration of the Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Division that

included: university admissions (undergraduate, graduate, and pathways admissions), adult and

extended education, Associated Students of Dominican University (ASDU-student government),

athletics, campus ministry, career and internship services, counseling center, financial aid and

student employment, campus health center, institutional research, marketing and public relations

(2001-2004), orientation, residence life, retention services, student activities and campus

programs, and student affairs.

While employed at Dominican University of California, the university experienced the largest

enrollment in the school’s history, and developed a new, focused brand in the higher education

arena. Through careful planning and execution we restructured the entire division of enrollment

management and student services to manage unprecedented enrollment growth while preserving

the quality and delivery of student services. In 2002 my responsibilities expanded to include the

development and implementation of collaborative initiatives between student affairs and

academic affairs, management of division assessment activities, and strategic initiatives for the

division. In June of 2005, I was promoted to Associate Provost for University Initiatives/Vice

President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Aside from external responsibilities,

I worked closely with the president and the cabinet on new initiatives in the areas of public

relations, lobbying efforts with the state and federal government, development of parent and

alumni programs, Honors program development, and new international program initiatives.

Additional responsibilities include: Fiscal management of a 6.5 million-dollar annual operating

budget; providing leadership and support for a comprehensive array of student services with the

primary goal of ensuring students’ success in meeting their educational goals, and also enabling

the highest quality of the student experience; supervising the process for staff recruitment,

employment, and professional development; provided leadership in student life and enrollment

management strategic planning; building and sustaining relationships with community

partnerships, community colleges and secondary schools; served on the President’s Executive

Council (PEC); served as a member of the Budget Committee, Student Life Committee, Provost’s

Council, Strategic Planning Committee, Diversity Awareness Group (DAG), Marketing

Committee, The Torch Advisory Committee, Retention Committee (Chair), Athletics Advisory

Council, Enrollment Management Team (Chair), Emergency Preparedness Task Force, Honors

Program Task Force, NCAA Feasibility Study, and Information Technology Committee; Staff

Performance Appraisal (42 staff members); served as the Chair the Student Life and Enrollment

Management Committee of the Board of Trustees; and former Chair of the University

Marketing/Branding Committee. Co-chaired a capital campaign to build a synthetic,

multipurpose field and sports complex at Dominican University of California.

Significant Enrollment Management Achievements

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Associate Provost for University Initiatives,

Dominican University of California (2005-2007)

Vice President for Enrollment Management

Dominican University of California (2001-2005)

Restructured the student affairs and enrollment management division through data-driven strategic

planning that resulted in the largest, most culturally diverse, academically qualified, and

multi-talented student-body in the university’s history (total enrollment of 2,278).

Produced six consecutive record breaking years for new freshmen and transfer applications

received, students admitted and new students enrolled

Researched and implemented electronic recruitment marketing tools including: e-newsletters for

students and parents, Chat Rooms, undergraduate Blog page and undergraduate MySpace page

Collaborated with the Marketing and Public Relations Office to discuss, create and develop new

recruitment publications/brochures and to review and re-design current recruitment publications to

establish continuity and a family of recruitment publication materials

Developed, supervised and successfully implemented on-campus recruitment events such as the

five Summer Get Acquainted Day programs, six Campus Visit Day programs, three Admitted

Student Open Houses and a Nation-wide Guidance Counselor Tour visit program

Provided strong advocacy for the goals and needs of the enrollment management division with the

cabinet, worked collaboratively with cabinet colleagues to set direction and establish priorities for

the University’s future; Ensured that Dominican complied with state and federal regulations and

University policies related to enrollment functions

Provided effective senior leadership motivating staff to achieve quantifiable performance goals

Implemented professional and personal development plans for the admissions staff

Restructured job descriptions and titles for the undergraduate admissions office staff that provided

incentives for advancement

Developed a culture of shared governance that involves all staff at all levels in policy and

management decisions. Created environment that support continuous improvement and campus

wide collaboration. Encouraged and supported staff in their professional development and

supported their leadership in professional associations.

Helped secure one million dollar gift for the construction of a 2.5 million dollar multi-purpose

field.

Cultivation of prospective donors and Trustees in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Denver, Colorado.

Successfully managed a 6.5 million dollar operating budget for the student life and enrollment

management division, and 11 million dollar financial aid program.

Helped to reorganize Student Employment. Federal Work-Study, University Work-Study, and

Career and Internship Services merged with the Financial Aid Office to streamline student

employment and internships.

Assisted in the review of student conduct, student discipline, and the Student Handbook.

Provided leadership in the development and implementation of a new student life staffing model

that included the creation of three administrative positions, increased operational funding, and

more efficient services. This staffing model restructuring also provided two additional staff

positions in Athletics.

Implemented with the dean of students a student-run Judicial Review Board that reviews

infractions against the Student Handbook and University policies. Developed with the dean of

students a Residence Hall Council that meets regularly to improve the quality of the resident

student experience, and review policies and procedures that impact residence life.

Provided leadership in the development of a commuter student association (2006).

Worked collaboratively with the provost to restructure the Office of Adult & Continuing

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Education.

Assisted in the development of a social marketing campaign to promote awareness regarding

responsible drinking on-campus. Assisted in the development of the Alcohol Policy for the

Student Handbook.

Co-chaired a capital campaign to build a synthetic, multipurpose field and sports complex

(two-three million dollar endeavor).

Collaborated with the Director of the Annual Fund on strategies to increase donor giving.

Wrote and implemented the University Enrollment Management Plan 2001-2006 that has resulted

in record-breaking enrollment growth in undergraduate, graduate, and Pathways (adult) students.

Freshman applications increased by over 100% since 2001; Transfer applications increased by

150% since 2001. For the 2004 entering class, 50% of the entering class were students-of-color

and 85% ranked in the top-half of their class. Applications to our graduate programs increased

25% since 2001. Developed an enrollment projection revenue model that allows the university

to forecast enrollment and revenue projections.

Co-authored the 2003-2004 Retention Plan as a critical element to the university enrollment

management strategic plan. The 2003-2004 Retention Plan implements processes and

interventions that include: Standardized Exit Process and Survey, Early Warning System,

Freshman Year Experience, Transitions Program, Expanded Orientation Program, Peer

Counselors, and strengthened Academic Advising.

Provided leadership in the development and implementation of Retention Grants for enrolled

students experiencing financial hardship. Successfully negotiated securing $250,000 for the

Retention Grant program (2005-06). Of the students awarded, approximately 90% have persisted

and remained in school.

Collaborated with university departments to implement and evaluate retention initiatives and

programs.

Developed a Predictive Modeling system that enabled the University to more effectively and

efficiently manage the enrollment funnel by assigning probability values to the inquiry database.

By developing this model, the University targeted those students with the highest likelihood to

enroll while reducing recruiting expenses.

Chaired a Task Force to improve ranking by U.S. News & World Report in 2001-2003. In its

2004 Edition of America’s Best Colleges, U.S. News & World Report recognized Dominican

University of California as one of the best Masters Universities in the West (Top Tier).

Implemented a Financial Aid program utilizing Enrollment Revenue Management System

(E.R.M.S., a Noel-Levitz product) that strategically leverages operating funds to yield entering

classes (freshmen & transfer) that are academically strong and sufficiently large. The freshman

discount rate was reduced 14% since the 2004 entering class. Increased the overall net revenue

by $4 million since 2001.

Carefully and effectively administered and managed budgets, resulting in increased human and

financial resources for various departments and programs in student life and enrollment

management.

Assisted the university in the development and implementation of a new marketing brand/image

campaign that is consistent with the university strategic plan. Helped to develop new tag line,

“This Place Changes People.” Helped in the redesign and production of a new series of

publications that complement our web pages.

Co-chaired the Marketing Committee of the Board of Trustees; led this committee during a

two-day retreat to review the university marketing plan.

Restructured the university Institutional Research Office to include a director of institutional

research/retention initiatives and a research analyst. The Institutional Research Office has

developed a Common Set of Data that is being utilized campus-wide for information and

decision-making purposes.

Worked with student life staff to design Edgehill Village—a 192 bed residence facility—that is

apartment style living for upperclassmen, 2001-2002.

Implemented a Four-Year Career Plan for entering freshmen through the Career and Internship

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Services Office that enables students to think about their career path and design a plan that they

will follow (and, refine) throughout their four years at Dominican University.

Co-authored two Articulation Agreements with College of Marin and Mendocino College.

Restructured the Athletics program. Expanded Varsity Teams to include Men’s and Women’s

Golf, and Men’s Lacrosse. Expansion in 2007-08 will include Women’s Lacrosse, and Men’s

Baseball. Chairing a Steering Committee to explore NCAA II eligibility. Expanded intramural

program to include volleyball, flag football, and ultimate Frisbee.

Restructured the admissions office to centralize admissions operations for undergraduate,

graduate, and Pathways (adult learner) admissions. Administered a centralized file maintenance

system to enhance efficiency of files for admissions, and to conform to FERPA and WASC

guidelines.

Chaired the Student Life and Enrollment Management Task Force for the WASC Accreditation

revisit 2002-2004.

Co-Chaired a Housing Task Force that examined capacity issues in the residence halls, and

reformulating existing policies for residents.

Organized the Dominican Alumni Recruiting Tomorrow’s Students (DARTS) program that utilizes

alumni and parents in the recruiting of prospective students.

Co-developed (with the Dean of Students) the University Parents Council, 2003-2006

Developed and implemented a Counselor Breakfast and Luncheon Series, designed to establish

stronger bonds with guidance and college counselors (92 counselors have participated since 2001).

Developed and implemented assessment/evaluative instruments for the student services division

assessing the efficacy of operations.

Served on the Fiscal Petitions Committee and the Academic Appeals Committee (2001-2003).

Assisted the Student Life Staff in reviewing cases of student misconduct.

Served on a special Marketing Task Force for the Association of Independent California Colleges

and Universities (AICCU), 2005.

Co-supervised the Office of Adult and Extended Education that has produced strong enrollments

in the OSHER Life-long Learning program and Chamber University (providing non-credit bearing

courses for community members and business leaders (2005-06).

Created and guided relationships with community colleges and high schools for recruiting and

public relation purposes and developed and implemented articulation and dual enrollment

agreements.

Traveled to represent the University during private high school visits, college nights, information

sessions and National College Fairs events

Program Development

Collaborated with the School of Arts and Sciences in the development of a BFA in Dance with

Alonzo King, Artistic Director, LINES Ballet (San Francisco) in the fall of 2006.

Collaborated on the development and implementation of a new Green MBA begun in the fall of

2007.

Developed and managed extension sites and learning centers in Ukiah and Vallejo (California) for

teacher credential programs and coursework for transfer students and adult learners.

Developed in collaboration with the Marin Education Fund (MEF) the Summer Application

Institute for disadvantaged students in Marin County encouraging them to plan effectively for

college. Developed and implemented a scholarship program (one full tuition and two half-tuition

scholarships) for MEF entitled, Future Promises Scholarships that are awarded to participants of

the Summer Application Institute.

Developed and implemented with the publisher of the Marin Independent Journal (Marin county

newspaper) a Marin Independent Journal scholarship program for students in Marin, Sonoma,

Napa, and East Bay.

Provided leadership in the development of a reengineered Honors Program called the Scholar in

the World. The Honors Program at Dominican University of California promotes holistic

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development of scholars with global perspectives. Developed a new scholarship structure for the

Honors Program for 2006-07. Collaborated with the director of the Honors Program on

admissions criteria for Honors Program selection.

Coordinated operations of the California Management Institute (CMI) in 2002-03. Students from

Taiwan enroll in CMI graduate programs in Management, Public Administration, and Education

offered through Dominican University of California.

Worked with the Campus Minister and staff to expand Campus Ministry to include more

programming on-campus promoting spirituality and community. Through this expansion, a new

group was established called, S.P.D.I.—Students Promoting Dominican Ideals—Study,

Community, Reflection-Contemplation, and Community.

Led the development and implementation of a national college-counselor tour entitled

“Best-of-the-Bay College Tour” with four other Bay area colleges in the fall of 2004. Thirty-two

counselors from across the country participated in this event.

Developed and implemented the Office of International Student Services (OISS) in 2002. Study

Abroad, Student Exchange Programs, and SEVIS operations were integrated with this office.

Provided leadership in developing the Ukiah Center (off-campus site). The Ukiah Center serves

Lake, Mendocino and Sonoma counties. Dominican University of California has been offering

courses leading to a teaching credential, master’s degree in education, and courses leading to the

bachelor of arts degree in strategic management Spearheaded efforts to provide efficient student

services to off-campus students.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Vice President for Enrollment Management Lynchburg College, 1996-2001

Responsibilities included policy and strategy development and the supervision of the

enrollment management division. Developed and implemented a strategic enrollment

management plan that resulted in the largest enrollment in the College’s history. During my

tenure at Lynchburg College, the following accomplishments were realized: 84% increase in

freshman applications; 57% increase in freshmen enrolled; 25% increase in composite SAT

average; 90% of freshmen ranked in the top-half of their class; 15% increase in the number of

students-of-color; 3% increase in the number of international students; and the retention rate

increased from 75% to 80%.

Served as the chief retention officer of the college, overseeing and coordinating retention

initiatives and worked closely with faculty, academic staff and department chairs to develop a

student-centered focus that improved retention and student success. Developed and

implemented retention intervention teams to work with at-risk students.

Spearheaded the writing and implementation of Strategic Direction I (enrollment

management section) of The College Plan (1996-2001) for Lynchburg College. Strategic

Direction I was implemented and resulted in a ten-year high in enrollment, major changes to

admissions and financial aid policies, and significant changes in office culture and structure.

Through implementation of the Enrollment Revenue Management System (ERMS,

Noel-Levitz product), we reduced the overall discount rate by 6% for the entering class while

increasing the overall net revenue by 2.4 million (7.4 million total overall net revenue).

Responsible for the development and maintenance of the prospect management data system

(Sequitur Recruitment Plus, A College Board product), and designed the Communications

Flow for prospective students.

While serving as the vice president for enrollment management at Lynchburg College, we

developed a scholarship program and seamless entry for The Monacan Indians of Amherst

County, Virginia.

Served as a Freshman Advisor from 1998-2000 for a cohort of freshmen.

Co-chaired a Committee on Retention Initiatives; designed a campus-wide workshop on

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retention that included trustees, administration, faculty, staff, and students.

Streamlined the admissions and financial aid staff into a “one-stop-shopping” enrollment

services unit.

Served as Team Leader for the International Recruitment Advisory Group; developed and

implemented a recruitment and retention model for international students.

Developed a new scholarship structure including renewal criteria that resulted in

record-breaking enrollment (undergraduate and graduate), and increased retention.

Developed and facilitated staff training modules and numerous staff retreats implemented

throughout the recruitment cycle (active-listening skills, presentation style, volunteers

management training of alumni and parents, financial aid depth sounding, and prospect

qualification).

Coordinated the utilization of Predictive Modeling (Noel-Levitz software) that enabled

Lynchburg College to recruit students with the highest probability to enroll while reducing

operating expenses.

Served on a select presidential management group—Strategic Alliance Leadership Team

(SALT)—that served as the lead visionary planning team for the college.

Reengineered the alumni recruitment program. The Alumni-Admissions Liaison Volunteer

(AALV) program trained 150 Alumni volunteers from 1996-2001.

Developed and implemented a Multi-Cultural Recruitment & Retention Plan that resulted in a

15% increase in the number of students-of-color enrolling at Lynchburg College.

Served on a select presidential marketing committee—Team Integrated Marketing

(TIM)—that resulted in the development of an integrated institutional marketing plan.

Redesigned the Enrollment Services Telecounseling program that made over 19,000 calls to

prospective students in 2000-2001. Coordinated that College Ambassador program that

resulted in 35 highly trained tour guides and student panel participants.

Coordinated and implemented a Faculty/Staff Recruitment program utilizing key faculty,

coaches, and staff members in the recruitment of special populations (specific majors,

programs, and sports).

Served as a board member of the Judicial Review Board. The Judicial Review Board met

weekly to review cases of student misconduct.

Served as Chair, SACS Accreditation Review on graduate programs.

Developed of a prospective student rating system (predictive modeling)

Co-developed and implemented the Summer Guidance Counselor Computer Workshop – An

annual week long, residential computer training workshop for over 20 guidance professionals

Planned and coordinated the Annual Virginia College Counselor Tour

Assisted in the development and creation of new enrollment publications, brochures, web site

and the electronic communication flow for prospective, admitted and deposited students

American Council on Education/Department of Defense Consultant for Military

Installation Voluntary Reviews (MIVER) 1992-2007

Selected U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps bases participate in an educational

program review process called Military Installation Voluntary Educational Review (MIVER).

These reviews examine the collegiate educational programs offered on-site at military bases and

assist in the improvement of these programs through recommendations to the installation center,

the participating institutions, and to the military services. The MIVER process focuses on

maintaining and improving the quality of military education, and in general has two purposes: (1)

to assess the quality of selected on-base voluntary education programs; and (2) to assist in the

improvement of these programs through appropriate recommendations to institutions,

installations, and the military services. The actual reviews are conducted by the American

Council on Education (ACE), under contract to the U.S. military.

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As a consultant, I have served on review teams at the following installations:

Army, Fort Myers

Army, Fort Lesley J. McNair

Army, Fort Hood

U.S. Army Europe, Heidelberg, Germany

Marine Corps Base Quantico

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany

Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, Marine Corps Base Quantico

Naval Air Base San Diego

Naval Air Base Coronado

Naval Submarine Base New London, Team Chair

Navy Annex Arlington, Virginia

Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island

Assistant Dean, School of Business Administration Marymount University, 1992-96

As Assistant Dean, I was responsible for student life and the recruitment and retention of

undergraduate and graduate students for the School of Business Administration. Responsible for

a 1.5 million dollar budget.

Developed the admission criteria for all graduate programs with the program directors.

Graduate enrollment increased by 42%, 1992-96. Developed a recruitment plan for eight

graduate programs in the School of Business Administration, and the M.Ed. program in the School

of Education for Marymount University.

Assisted in the development and implementation of The School of Business Administration

Master Strategic Pan that resulted in additional graduate programs in Legal Administration and

Health Care Management. Off-campus degree programs were developed at The Pentagon, and

TRW in Arlington.

Conducted marketing analysis for new program development in Legal Administration,

Information Management, and Health Care Management.

Administered graduate student satisfaction surveys and focus groups to assess satisfaction levels

of graduate business students.

Responsible for graduate business database management and communications.

Developed and implemented orientation programs for graduate business programs.

Responsible for the administration of the MBA programs at The Pentagon and TRW off-campus

programs.

Taught courses in Business Statistics (graduate) and Applied Statistics and Decision-Making

(undergraduate). Also taught courses in the School of Education (Career Development

Counseling, Research and Evaluation, Crisis Intervention, and Group Counseling Techniques).

Editor of the NAGAP Journal.

Developed and implemented a training program (and manual) for the Admissions Staff.

Director of Admissions George Mason University School of Law, (1989-92)

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Responsible for the recruitment, processing, and review of all Law School applications for

admission. Developed an index calculation for file review for the law school admission

committee.

Increased law school applications by 56%.

Created and implemented admissions status reports for the law school admissions committee.

Developed with the Registrar a new orientation program for first-year law students.

Assisted the Dean in the preparation of LSDAS reports, and Federal IPEDS reports.

Represented the Law School at numerous panels on Law School Admission in the

Washington D.C. metropolitan area.

Represented the Law School on the George Mason University Admission Committee.

Co-Editor of the Law School Newspaper

Coordinator (Director) of Admissions Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg, (1987-89)

Provided leadership and supervision of the admissions office at Penn State-Capital College.

Developed an integrated marketing/recruitment plan that increased applications for admission

by 23%.

Principal author of Articulation Agreements for Harrisburg Community College (HACC) and

Reading Area Community College (RACC).

Co-chaired the Judicial Review panel that processed discipline cases.

Represented Penn State Capital College on University Admissions Committee at the main

campus in State College, Pennsylvania.

Associate Director of Admissions, Elizabethtown College, (1984-1987)

Assistant Director of Admissions for Special Projects, Elizabethtown College

Admissions Counselor, Elizabethtown College

Promoted three times in three years. Increased applications and enrollment in recruitment

territory (New York, New Jersey, New England) by 74%.

Organized and implemented the Alumni-Recruitment program for Elizabethtown College.

Principal author of three brochures utilized for recruitment: Athletics Brochure, Search Piece,

and Yield Brochure; also designed Open House Flyers.

Supervised the College Ambassador program (18 students).

Coordinated all On-campus recruitment programs.

Coordinated the “Pennsylvania Dutch Weekend” at Elizabethtown College for guidance and

college counselors.

Responsible for guidance counselor relations (including independent counselors) by

organizing four annual on-campus counselor tours

Managed the development of the Elizabethtown College Admissions Recruitment Video

Managed recruitment territories in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio

Initiated secondary market recruitment cultivation in areas of Southern Michigan and St.

Louis

Conducted personal interviews, group presentations and campus tours with prospective

students and their families, guidance counselors and large groups

Organized and co-hosted off-campus dessert receptions and parent receptions

Counselor, Counseling Center (part-time) Dundalk Community College, 1983

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Graduate Assistant, Learning Assistance Center Shippensburg University, 1982-83

Resident Advisor Elizabethtown College 1979-81

Peer Counselor Elizabethtown College 1978-79

Internship Broome Community College 1978-79

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

o PS 530 Career Development Counseling (Marymount University, Graduate Education Program)

o PS 508 Crisis Intervention (Marymount University, Graduate Education Program)

o PS 540 Group Counseling Techniques (Marymount University, Graduate Education Program)

o PS 500 Research and Evaluation (Marymount University, Graduate Education Program)

o MSC 501 Business Statistics (Marymount University, Graduate Business Program)

o MSC 300 Applied Statistics and Decision-Making (Marymount University, Undergraduate

Business Program)

o PS 101 Freshman Year Experience (Marymount University, Undergraduate Education Program)

PUBLICATIONS

Behrs, David G., (1984). The Chameleon Effect: College Admissions Today. Recruitment &

Retention in Higher Education. Magna Publications, Wisconsin.

Behrs, David G., (1983). Applying to College: A Whole New Ballgame. PACAC Newsletter,

Philadelphia.

Behrs, David G., (1993). Marketing & Recruitment: The Need for Ethical Reform. Recruitment &

Retention in Higher Education. Magna Publications, Wisconsin.

Behrs, David G., (1993). Recruitment: Gaining that Personal Edge. Recruitment & Retention in

Higher Education. Vol. 7, No. 5. May Issue. Magna Publications, Wisconsin.

Behrs, David G., (1993). Admissions Training: Staff Development in the 90’s. NAGAP Journal.

Vol. 5, No. 1. September Issue.

Behrs, David G., (1993). Playing the MBA Game: Getting Admitted to the School of Your Choice.

Graduate Studies Directory. ELS Publishing, Pennsylvania.

Behrs, David G., (1993). Applying to Law School: Start Planning Early. NAGAP Journal. Vol. 5,

No. 2. September Issue.

Behrs, David G., (1994). Marketing in College Admissions: The Need for Sound Planning and

Ethical Promotion. NAGAP Journal. Vol. 6, No. 1. September Issue.

Behrs, David G., (1994). Book Review: Surviving Your Dissertation. A Comprehensive Guide to

Content and Process. NAGAP Journal. Vol. 6, No. 1. September Issue.

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Behrs, David G., (1994). Book Review: Canadian Professional Schools Fact Sheet. NAGAP Journal.

Vol. 6, No. 2. March Issue.

Behrs, David G., (1995). The Chameleon Effect: Enrollment Management Beyond the Year 2000.

The Journal of College Admissions. No. 149. Fall Issue.

Behrs, David G., (1995). The Chameleon Effect: Enrollment Management Beyond the Year 2000.

College Bound: Issues and Trends for the College Admissions Advisor. Vol. 9, No. 10. June

Issue.

Behrs, David G., (1995). Finding the Best Match: A Few Insights on Applying to the “Right” MBA

Program. Graduate Studies Directory. ELS Communications. Fall Issue.

Behrs, David G., (1995). Enrollment Management in the Year 2000: Learning to Market Effectively.

Admissions Marketing Report. Vol XI, No. VIII. Fall Issue.

PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

Panel. College Presidents Discuss Issues in Higher Education. Indiana Associated Press Managing

Editors. October, 2009

Panel. Student Affairs in Higher Education. Indiana Student Affairs Association Conference.

September, 2009

Panel. Rotary International Scholarship Competition. Indiana Rotary, July, 2009.

Presenter and Panel. Higher Education Day. Indiana Statehouse with the Lt. Governor and state

legislators. April, 2009

Presenter. Avoiding the Perils of the Recruitment Season. Pennsylvania Association of College

Admissions Counselors (PACAC). Summer Workshop, 1984.

Presenter and Moderator. Admissions Staff Training: A Necessary Investment. National

Conference on Student Recruitment & Retention, Noel-Levitz. New Orleans. July, 1993.

Presenter. Designing and Implementing an Effective Marketing Plan for Recruiting Graduate

Students. The National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals (NAGAP), National

Conference. Washington, D.C. Spring, 1992.

Presenter. Admissions Counselor Training. American University, Catholic University,

Marymount University and George Washington University. Marymount University. Spring,

1994.

Moderator. Developing and Implementing an Effective Communications Flow. The National

Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals (NAGAP), Annual Conference. San

Francisco, CA. Spring 1994.

Presenter. Tips for Recruiting in the Travel Season. Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia

(CICV). Fall, 1994.

Presenter and Moderator. Building an Effective Alumni-Parent Volunteer Team. Council of

Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV). Spring, 1998.

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Presenter and Moderator. Developing an Effective Partnership with Secondary School

Counselors. Potomac & Chesapeake Association of College Admissions Counselors

(PCACAC), Annual Conference. Asheville, NC. Summer, 1999.

Presenter and Moderator. Bridging the Gap: Developing Stronger Communication with

Admissions Officers and College Counselors. The National Association of College Admissions

Counselors (NACAC). Orlando, FL. September, 1999.

Presenter. Enrollment Management in the New Millennium: Alive & Well? The National Small

College Enrollment Management Conference. Charlotte, NC. Summer, 2000.

Presenter. Financial Aid Leveraging: Does it Work? The National Small College Enrollment

Management Conference. Atlanta, GA. Summer, 2001.

Presenter and Moderator. Integrating a Retention Model with the Campus Community. Western

Association of College Admissions Counselors (WACAC). Stockton, CA. Spring, 2002.

Presenter. Establishing Transfer Articulation Agreements with Community Colleges. College of

Marin and Mendocino College. Fall, 2003.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (past and present)

o National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)

o Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)

o Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI)

o Women’s College Coalition (WCC)

o Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

o Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

o Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

o The Economic Club of Indiana

o National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals (NAGAP) Volunteer of the Year.

Award Presented at the Annual Conference, 1992.

o Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV) Outstanding Service. Award presented

at Spring Meeting, 2001

o National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC)

o Western Association of College Admissions Counselors (WACAC)

o National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)

o American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)

o California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)

o National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

o Independent School Management (ISM)

o National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals (NAGAP)

o Former Editor of NAGAP Journal (1994-1996)

o Middle States Accreditation Association

INSTITUTES ATTENDED:

o Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), New President’s Institute

o Harvard University, Admissions Institute

o University of Notre Dame, Financial Aid Institute

o National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) National Academy

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o Bucknell University, Institute on College Admissions

o Noel-Levitz, National Institute on Enrollment Management

o Advancing to the Presidency (ACE)

o Klingenstein Center, Columbia University: Accepted to the 2013 Heads of Schools Program

ADDITIONAL GRADUATE STUDIES:

o Courses completed in Masters in Humanities, Literature Emphasis, Dominican University

o Graduate coursework completed at Pennsylvania State University in Adult Education

o Graduate coursework completed at George Mason University in Educational Statistics

COMMUNITY SERVICE, BOARDS, AND PARTNERSHIPS

San Domenico School

Quality of Life Commission, Town of San Anselmo, California

Chamber of Commerce

Rotary

Commonwealth Club

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Terre Haute Symphony Board

Swope Art Museum Board

Superintendent of Schools Advisory Board

Economic Development Corp

Sustainability Alliance of the Wabash Valley

Crossroads of Higher Education, Wabash Valley

Scholarship Committee for the Independent Colleges of Indiana

United Way

Volunteer fund raiser: Red Cross, American Lung Association, American Cancer Society, and

others

Dominican University of California

Mill Valley Schools Task Force on Education

Latino Film Festival, Board of Directors

Catholic Charities, Volunteer

San Rafael Canal Area, Tutor

Campus Ministry, Workshop Facilitator

North Bay Business Council, University representative

Chamber of Commerce (San Rafael), University representative

Marin Education Fund

U.S. Commercial Services

Marin Interfaith Council

Rotary International

Volunteer, California Special Olympics

PERSONAL

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Enjoy community service work

Status: married, two daughters, excellent health

Interests: avid reader, runner, love to travel, community service

Pleased to receive Elizabethtown College’s Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2008

References Available Upon Request