1. Jeananne D Gross
P.O. Box 207
Highland, KS 66035
Cell: 785-741-0717
E-Mail: jeanannegross@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/pub/jeananne-gross/32/807/93
Professional Overview
Disabilities Coordinator with 20+ years experience in the field of Human Services.
Summary of Skills
• Program Coordination • Staff Supervision
• Case Management • Strengths Assessment
• Teaching and Training • Public Speaking
• Vocational & Academic Advising • Skill Building
• Needs Assessment • Life Skills Counseling
Education
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS
Master of Arts – Psychology 2014
Fort Hays State University
Master of Liberal Studies - Assistive Technology
Graduate studies 2004
University of Nebraska - Kearney
Kearney, NE
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Spanish minor 1992
Teaching Experience (Adjunct)
1994-Present
Highland Community College
Highland, KS
Courses - General Psychology, Human Growth and Development, College Success and Orientation, Career
and Life Planning (a special course for students on academic probation).
Benedictine College
Atchison, KS
Course - Elementary Spanish.
Professional Experience
Highland Community College
Highland, KS
January 2004 to Present
Multiple Positions

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Academic Advisor (current)
§ Provide academic, vocational and transfer advising to approximately 45 students mostly in the
Disability Services program.
Disabilities / Testing Coordinator (current- Primary position)
§ Continue activities of Disabilities Coordinator (from below).
§ Coordinate and administer placement tests under ACT including Compass, CLEP and Asset and
Work-keys tests. Coordinate budgetary concerns, conduct set-up of testing updates and provide
staff training.
§ Coordinate and administer tests for the Alliance Safety Council, a service for local energy
companies.
Disabilities / Tutor Coordinator
§ Work collaboratively with students, faculty and staff to provide appropriate accommodations to
students with disabilities including the delivery of services, referrals and advocacy services to
campus, online and regional student populations.
§ Review and compile documentation to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
§ Serve on committees including Crisis team, CARE team, Retention team, Student Leadership Team.
§ Act as backup to the Assistant VP of Student Services in regard to the Academic Advising program.
§ Coordinated the Academic Tutoring services including all training, scheduling and supervision.
Assistant Director / ADA Coordinator, TRIO Student Support Services
§ Coordinated and supervised program components including peer tutoring and disability
accommodations, academic advising, transfer and career planning and opportunities
to explore educational and cultural enrichment activities.
Other Activities
§ Club Sponsor- Gay-Straight Alliance.
§ Co-Coordinator- Student / Staff mentoring program and Adopt a Student Christmas Program.
§ Advisory Board- Northeast Kansas Technical College.
§ Coordinate and conduct SAFEZONE training.
Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging
Hiawatha, KS
May 1996 to January 2004
Multiple Positions
Case Management Supervisor
§ Coordinated and implemented all aspects of the Targeted Case Management Program.
§ Administrated state grant-funded and federal programs to coordination of services for 800
consumers in a seven-county area.
§ Coordinated with multiple agencies including SRS, NEK-CAP, Public Housing, Vocational Rehab and
Independent Living Centers.
§ Provided training and supervision for seven Bachelor's level case managers and a paraprofessional.
Case Management Team Leader
§ Coordinated and implemented Targeted Case management program.
§ Conducted team and supervisory meetings. Coordinated referrals and caseloads.
Contracted Targeted Case Manager
§ Provided Case Management services to the elderly and established in-home services including
assessment, plan of care development, resource development, implementation and coordination of
the care plan.
Kanza Mental Health
Hiawatha, KS
January 1992 to May 1996
Mental Health Adult Case Manager
§ Community Support Services. Provided services to consumers with severe and persistent mental

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illness.
§ Developed treatment plans, needs assessments, goal setting and medication management.
Organizations
KanAHEAD – Kansas Association for Higher Education and Disability, President 2010-2011, Vice
President 2008-2009
NAMI- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill- member state and local chapter.
AHEAD – National Association for Higher Education and Disability
The Association for the Tutoring Profession
The Learning Disabilities Association of Kansas
Kansas Case Management Eldercare Network (KCMEN) – past member
Kansas Case Management Organization (KCMO)
Conferences and Workshops
2015
Mentors in Violence Prevention, Train the Trainer, two-day training. Center for Violence Prevention,
University of Northern Iowa.
2014
Nabita- National Behavior Intervention Team Association. Annual Conference. Five-day training. Using a
Threat Assessment Tool and Establishing a BIT (Behavior Intervention Team).
2006-2015
Great Plains Regional Conference, Yearly three-day conference sponsored by Kansas Association for
Higher Education and Disabilities. Linwood, KS.
2010
AHEAD- Association for Higher Education and Disability National Conference, Person, Disability, Diversity.
Denver, CO.
2009
Closing the Gap- 27th Annual National Conference, Minneapolis, MN. Assistive Technology in
Special Education and Rehabilitation.
Audio Conference, “Supporting University Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. MoAHEAD, Missouri
Association for Higher Education and Disabilities.
2008
Webinar, “Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Online”. Thompson Publishing Group.
2007
The 36th Annual Statewide Conference of the Learning Disabilities Association of Kansas, “Resources
and Strategies for All”. Overland Park, KS.
2006
The 37th Annual Statewide Conference of the Learning Disabilities Association of Kansas, “Not All Great
Minds Think Alike”. Lawrence, KS.
The Association for the Tutoring Profession, “Remembering the Student”. San Antonio, TX.

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References
Therese Crary
Assistant Vice President of Student Services
Highland Community College
Highland, KS 66035
tcrary@highlandcc.edu
785-442-6056
Pamela Montgomery
Director (former), Student Support Services, Retired
15465 Southwest Hwy
Rushville, MO 64434
Pjm50@att.net
816-387-1736
Jim Beckwith
Executive Director (former), Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging
785-845-2245
jim.beckwith.37@facebook.com