David Barnett has over 13 years of experience in accreditation. He has held several leadership roles related to accreditation, including Executive Director of Accreditation at Kaplan University and various coordinator roles at Rush University. He has strong skills in accreditation, assessment, evaluation, training, writing, and consultation. He has experience managing accreditation self-studies, site visits, and ensuring that institutions meet accreditation standards. He also has experience providing training and consultation to a variety of audiences on accreditation topics.

1. DAVID C. BARNETT
davidcbarnett@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/davidcbarnett
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Over thirteen years of accreditation expertise. Creative professional with program development, project
management (including accreditation self-studies), consultation, training, counseling, conference
planning, and website experience. Highly organized, with ability to manage multiple projects; and
professional staff and to meet deadlines. Demonstrated experience in leadership, teaching, and
designing training curricula. Strong work ethic in tandem with a commitment to excellence in all
projects undertaken. Strong communication and presentation skills. Able to work independently and
lead teams to accomplish objectives, as well as serve as a good team member.
AREAS OF STRENGTH
Accreditation – Assessment – Evaluation – Training – Writing – Consultation – Survey Design
WORK EXPERIENCE
Executive Director for Accreditation, Kaplan University, Chicago. 1/12 – 11/16. Shared responsibility
for ensuring regionally-accredited Kaplan University (KU) meets all requirements for continued
accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission & by programmatic accreditors (including ABET,
ACBSP, CAAHEP/MAERB, CAHIIM, CCNE, CODA, GAC/PMI) and IFSAC), as well as curriculum
approvals (BACB, SHRM, NAACLS and FESCHE). Provided consultation and direction to leadership
at KU. Guided preparation of all reports and requests to accrediting agencies and managed KU
institutional accreditation records. Collaborated with academic administrators to prepare for re-
affirmation of accreditation, and to produce accreditation reports and documents, including self-studies
seeking new programmatic accreditation or recognition. Managed site visits. Presented seminars and
wrote a blog on accreditation topics for KU audiences.
Associate Director, University Assessment and Student Learning, Rush University, Chicago. 6/07 – 6/11.
In collaboration with the director, created and oversaw a university assessment plan. Provided
consultation to colleges, academic departments, and student service offices on assessment needs.
Created/updated departmental website (including teaching resources for faculty). Co-led two teams for
implementation of new student information system. Developed training materials for reporting system.
University Accreditation Coordinator, Rush University, Chicago. 3/06 – 5/08. Co-coordinated HLC
reaccreditation self-study. Provided oversight of faculty committees, co-creation/editing of self-study
documents and website, and collected materials for virtual and physical resource rooms. Co-developed
and analyzed surveys of university students, faculty, and alumni. Managed site visit logistics.
College Accreditation Coordinator, Rush Medical College, Rush University, Chicago. 5/03 – 11/06.
Coordinated Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME) and Accreditation Council for
Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accreditation self-studies, managed faculty committees, created
self-study documents, and managed site visit logistics. Managed five work groups for Committee on
Curriculum and Evaluation. Managed curriculum database. Served as college representative to National
Board of Medical Education. Developed and analyzed surveys of medical students, residents, faculty,
alumni, and applicants. Managed and interpreted Association of American Medical Colleges student
surveys. Created/updated webpages for college and university.

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Facilitator, Dramatic Diversity, Chicago. 3/01 – 4/03. Designed and facilitated training programs in
corporate environments on a variety of diversity issues with a theater troupe. Process included needs
assessments and reports (pre- and post-intervention) with recommendations.
Director, Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns, University of Illinois at Chicago.
7/94 – 8/00 (Acting Director 7/94 – 8/96). Developed proposal for the Office and served as founding
director. Provided support services for students, faculty & staff. Offered training on lesbian, gay,
bisexual & transgender topics. Planned/hosted conferences (national, regional and local), workshops,
lectures & cultural programs; offered advocacy/referral services. Created publications for campus
audiences. Developed/managed departmental budget. Supervised support and training staff. Identified
appropriate locations on campus for the Office and managed logistics for two moves.
Counseling Psychologist, Counseling Center, University of Illinois at Chicago. 9/89 – 8/96. Provided
individual and group psychotherapy. Coordinated career counseling services. Provided training and
supervision to interns/practicum students. Provided volunteer training and administration for crisis line.
Managed move to new facility.
Teaching Faculty, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago. 1/92 – 8/97. Designed and
offered elective course on psychotherapy for lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients.
Counselor, Counseling Center, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, Connecticut. 8/84 – 8/89.
Provided individual/group psychotherapy. Coordinated outreach, research, and consultation services.
Served on Faculty Senate.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Iowa State University, Ames. Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (APA accredited). Completed
concentration in student personnel administration (student services). Held graduate assistantships in
Psychology Department and in the Dean of Students/Office of Student Life.
M.S. Iowa State University, Ames. M.S. in Counseling Psychology.
B.S. Colorado State University, Ft. Collins. B.S. in Psychology & Zoology.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
8/98 – present Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, Membership/Development volunteer; concert
support volunteer; annual benefit committee member.
11/08 – 7/15 Higher Learning Commission, Chicago, Peer reviewer for Pathways and contractual
arrangements.
9/02 – 8/05 Howard Brown Health Services, Chicago. Community Advisory Board, member.
2/98 – 8/04 A Real Read (African-American performance ensemble), Chicago. Webmaster.
6/97 – 9/99 The Names Project, Chicago Chapter. Emotional support volunteer at Quilt displays.
& 10/90 Data entry and volunteer support for large displays at Navy Pier.
3/94 – 1/97 STOP AIDS Chicago. Group facilitator. Led structured discussion groups for gay and
bisexual men to enhance HIV risk-reduction behaviors.
8/90 – 7/91 The Campaign to End Homophobia. Local Conference Planning Committee co-chair for
third North American Conference on Anti-Homophobia Education, July 1991.
4/86 – 8/89 AIDS Project of Greater Danbury, Danbury, Connecticut. Advisory Board Member. Co-
founder and coordinator of operations/training of AIDS Helpline. Served on auction
committee for shelter services that generated $90,000.

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1/85 – 8/89 Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Greater Danbury, Danbury, Connecticut: Board Member.
Coordinated Helpline. Trained Helpline volunteers. Edited GLAD News. Awarded
Outstanding Newsletter from the Gay & Lesbian Press Association, 1986.
HONORS
Rush University Medical Center Team of the Quarter (for work on HLC Accreditation Self-Study), 2008.
American College Personnel Association, Standing Committee for LGBT Awareness award for outstanding
service and dedication, 1989.
Connecticut College Personnel Association annual award for outstanding contributions, 1988.
Phi Kappa Phi, Iowa State University.
Phi Beta Kappa, Colorado State University.
Psi Chi, Colorado State University.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Educational Research Association. 2007-2013. Member.
National Consortium of Directors of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Campus Resources in Higher
Education. 1995-2008. Created and developed original Consortium web site. Managed listserv for six
years. Served on Executive Committee (1995-2002).
American College Personnel Association, 1979-2001. Chaired Standing Committee on LGBT Awareness
and served on Executive Council for the Association (1999-2001).
American Counseling Association, 1979-1999. Member.
American Psychological Association, 1992-2001. Member.
PUBLICATIONS
Suhayda, R. & Barnett, D. (2011). The Role of Assessment in Teaching and Learning. In K. Reuter-Rice &
B. Bolick (Eds.), Pediatric Acute Care: A Guide for Interprofessional Practice. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.
Barnett, D. (2002). LGBT Resources on the Internet. NASPA NetResults. November 25, 2002.
Barnett, D. & Sanlo, R. (1998). The Lavender Web: LGBT resources on the Internet. In R. Sanlo (Ed.),
Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender College Students: A Handbook for Faculty and Administrators.
Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group.
Eldridge, N. & Barnett, D. (1991). Counseling gay and lesbian students. In V. Wall and N. Evans (Eds.),
Beyond Tolerance: Gays, Lesbians, and Bisexuals on Campus, Alexandria, VA: ACPA Media Board.
Borgen, F. H. & Barnett, D. (1987). Applying cluster analysis in counseling psychology research. Journal of
Counseling Psychology, 34, 456-468.
Barnett, D. & McNamara, K. (1984). Perfectionism: The Double-Edged Sword, Leaders’ Manual. Austin, Texas:
The Clearinghouse.
Healy, M. & Barnett, D. (1983). Time management: Facilitator's manual & student workbook. Austin, Texas: The
Clearinghouse.
Rayman, J., Bernard, C., Holland, J., & Barnett, D. (1983). Effects of a career course on undecided college
students. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 23, 346-355.

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Barnett, D. A suicide prevention incident involving use of the computer. (1982). Professional Psychology, 13,
565-570.
Dalton, J., Barnett, D., & Healy, M. (1982). Educational approaches to values development in college
students: A survey of NASPA chief student personnel administrators. National Association of Student
Personnel Administrators Journal, 23, 22-29.
Dalton, J., Barnett, D., & Healy, M. (1982). Ethical issues and values in student development: A survey of
NASPA chief student personnel administrators. National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
Journal, 23, 14-21.
Dalton, J., Barnett, D., & Healy, M. (1982). Who takes responsibility for values education? NASPA Forum,
2, 4-5.
Barnett, D. & Dalton, J. (1981). Why college students cheat. Journal of College Student Personnel, 22, 545-552.
Barnett, D. (1980). A cluster analysis of the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory (Abstract). The Classification
Society Bulletin, 4, 66.
PRESENTATIONS
Barnett, D. “Aiming higher to promote excellence: The role of accreditation” at the annual Kaplan
University Village Virtual Conference, 10/16. (Award for Best Visuals).
Flint, T., Barnett, D., & Machen. M. “Integrity.” Invited keynote address co-presented at annual Kaplan
University Village virtual conference, 10/15
Barnett, D. & Stevons, M. “The Might and Right of Using Graphics.” Co-presented at annual Kaplan
University Village virtual conference 10/15. (Award for Best Visuals).
Barnett, D. “Accreditation and General Education: From Mission to Action to Evidence.” Invited keynote
address presented at the annual Kaplan University General Education Virtual Conference, 6/15.
Barnett, D. “Hot Topics in Education: Accreditation.” Invited presentation for the Kaplan University
Center for Teaching and Learning “Hot Topics in Education” monthly seminar series, 5/15.
Barnett, D. & Bell, A. “Navigating the Accreditation Seas.” Invited keynote address. Co-presented at the
annual Kaplan University Village Virtual Conference, 10/14.
Barnett, D. “Accreditation: The Road to Quality” at the Kaplan University Village Virtual Conference,
10/13.
Barnett, D. “Accreditation 101” at the annual Kaplan University Village Virtual Conference, 10/12.
Barnett, D. & Suhayda, R. “Self-Study 101: Lessons Learned and Practical Advice” at the annual meeting of
the Higher Learning Commission, Chicago, 4/10.
Ekopenyong, A., Uchida, T., & Barnett, D. “Medical Student Preparation for USMLE Step 2 CS.” Poster
presented at the regional meeting of Midwest Society of General Internal Medicine, Chicago, 9/06.
Barnett, D., Martin, D., & Palombi, B. "Exploring the intersections of sexuality orientation and disability" at
the annual meeting of the American College Personnel Association, Washington, DC, 4/00.
Barnett, D., Harvey, S. & Downing, A. “Out at work: A panel discussion” at the annual meeting of the
Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Health Science Librarians Special Interest Group of the Medical Library
Association, Kansas City, Missouri, 6/96.
Campbell, J., Barnett, D., & McGhee, M. "Redefining the student affairs workplace: Job-sharing,
telecommuting and part-time strategies" at the annual meeting of the American College Personnel
Association, Baltimore, Maryland, 3/96.

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Reese, K. & Barnett, D. "The evolution of Counseling Center internships over the last five years" at the
annual meeting of the American College Personnel Association, Boston, Massachusetts, 3/95.
Barnett, D. "Advice for the Advisor" at the annual Midwest Bisexual, Lesbian and Gay College Conference,
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, 2/95.
Barnett, D. “Enhancing clinical skills with lesbian, gay & bisexual students” at the annual Midwestern
Conference on Diversity Issues/Role of Counseling Centers Conference, Champaign, Illinois, 9/94.
Barnett, D. “Training health workers and hotline volunteers for AIDS prevention in Romania” at the
“Women and AIDS: Overcoming Gender Barriers” Conference, Chicago, 7/94.
Barnett, D. "Working more effectively with lesbian, gay and bisexual callers" at the annual Convening of
Crisis Intervention Personnel, Chicago, 4/94.
Berman, C., Barnett, D. & Gabard, D. “Organizing change on the college campus: Combating
homophobia” at the National Lesbian and Gay Health Conference, Los Angeles, California, 7/92.
Nickeson, S., Barnett, D., & McGhee, M. “Bisexuality 101: Unlearning biphobia” at the annual meeting of
the American College Personnel Association, Atlanta, Georgia, 3/91.
Barnett, D., Eldridge, N. S., & Grenard-Moore, S. "Counseling issues: Enhancing clinical skills with
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual clients" at the annual meeting of the American College Personnel Association,
Atlanta, Georgia, 3/91.
Barnett, D. "Transitions: Moving from college to the workplace" at the annual meeting of the Illinois
Association for School, College and University Staffing, Chicago, 9/90
Barnett, D. "Opening doors to acceptance and understanding: Challenging differences" at the annual
Convening of Crisis Intervention Personnel, Chicago, 4/90.
Barnett, D. "Stress 101: An introduction to stress management" at the annual Convening of Crisis
Intervention Personnel, Chicago, 4/90.
Barnett, D. & McGhee, M. "Not just perfect 6's: Bisexuality and biphobia on campus" at the annual meeting
of the American College Personnel Association, Washington, D.C., 3/89.
Barnett, D. "Perfectionism, the double-edged sword: Group treatment strategies" at the annual meeting of
the American College Personnel Association, Chicago, 3/87.
Barnett, D. "Stress management: An introduction for helping professionals" at the annual meeting of
NACA New England, Hartford, Connecticut, 9/86.
Dalton, J. & Barnett, D. "Cheating: A survey of college students and faculty" at the annual meeting of the
Iowa Student Personnel Association, Des Moines, Iowa, 10/80.

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Reese, K. & Barnett, D. "The evolution of Counseling Center internships over the last five years" at the
annual meeting of the American College Personnel Association, Boston, Massachusetts, 3/95.
Barnett, D. "Advice for the Advisor" at the annual Midwest Bisexual, Lesbian and Gay College Conference,
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, 2/95.
Barnett, D. “Enhancing clinical skills with lesbian, gay & bisexual students” at the annual Midwestern
Conference on Diversity Issues/Role of Counseling Centers Conference, Champaign, Illinois, 9/94.
Barnett, D. “Training health workers and hotline volunteers for AIDS prevention in Romania” at the
“Women and AIDS: Overcoming Gender Barriers” Conference, Chicago, 7/94.
Barnett, D. "Working more effectively with lesbian, gay and bisexual callers" at the annual Convening of
Crisis Intervention Personnel, Chicago, 4/94.
Berman, C., Barnett, D. & Gabard, D. “Organizing change on the college campus: Combating
homophobia” at the National Lesbian and Gay Health Conference, Los Angeles, California, 7/92.
Nickeson, S., Barnett, D., & McGhee, M. “Bisexuality 101: Unlearning biphobia” at the annual meeting of
the American College Personnel Association, Atlanta, Georgia, 3/91.
Barnett, D., Eldridge, N. S., & Grenard-Moore, S. "Counseling issues: Enhancing clinical skills with
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual clients" at the annual meeting of the American College Personnel Association,
Atlanta, Georgia, 3/91.
Barnett, D. "Transitions: Moving from college to the workplace" at the annual meeting of the Illinois
Association for School, College and University Staffing, Chicago, 9/90
Barnett, D. "Opening doors to acceptance and understanding: Challenging differences" at the annual
Convening of Crisis Intervention Personnel, Chicago, 4/90.
Barnett, D. "Stress 101: An introduction to stress management" at the annual Convening of Crisis
Intervention Personnel, Chicago, 4/90.
Barnett, D. & McGhee, M. "Not just perfect 6's: Bisexuality and biphobia on campus" at the annual meeting
of the American College Personnel Association, Washington, D.C., 3/89.
Barnett, D. "Perfectionism, the double-edged sword: Group treatment strategies" at the annual meeting of
the American College Personnel Association, Chicago, 3/87.
Barnett, D. "Stress management: An introduction for helping professionals" at the annual meeting of
NACA New England, Hartford, Connecticut, 9/86.
Dalton, J. & Barnett, D. "Cheating: A survey of college students and faculty" at the annual meeting of the
Iowa Student Personnel Association, Des Moines, Iowa, 10/80.