Education administrator seeking a position where I may make a difference with adult learners. I am an expert in adult learner retention, making a difference for degree and career seeking students.

1. RESUME
REGINA C. VERDIN, ED. D.
21711 McCleskey Road, New Caney, TX 77357 | Ph: 318-990-0108 | rcverdin@gmail.com
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n EDUCATION:
Doctor of Education, Higher Education Leadership | Argosy University, Phoenix, Arizona • CGPA 4.0
Dissertation Topic: “The Effects of Part Time Attendance on Adult Learner Retention”
Master of Arts in Education, Education Leadership | Argosy University, Santa Ana, California • CGPA 4.0
Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications-Communicative Disorders | California State University at
Fullerton, Fullerton, California
Certified Online Instructor | Socrates Distant Learning Technologies, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
n PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
n The Art Institute of Austin| Austin, TX
5/11-7/16 DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
n Managed all aspects of academic affairs including curriculum review and development, the advising
team, matriculation, first quarter retention, library services, registrar’s office, facilities, faculty
credentialing and development, accreditation and governance and external outreach.
n Participated in the development, implementation and oversight of campus budgets, ensuring that all
quarterly budget goals are met.
n Developed and managed the college academic strategic plan.
n Campus leadership and management of instructional services, faculty hiring and development and
curriculum development.
n Increased student retention year over year between 5% and 8% through innovative academic student
support services (first year experience, tutoring center, writing center, speech center).
n Ensured SACS academic accreditation compliance, CIDA programmatic accreditation compliance and
legal compliance with the THECB.
n Oversaw curriculum development and assessment and instructional integrity.
n Oversaw faculty development, scheduling and evaluates performance.
n Managed the institutional effectiveness process.
n Developed articulation agreements with local ISD’s and community colleges.
n Increased community engagement partnerships exponentially through grass roots efforts.
n Facilities management of all classrooms, labs, kitchens, library, and tutoring center.
n University of Phoenix Shreveport-Bossier | Bossier City, LA
9/10-4/11 ASSOCIATE CAMPUS DIRECTOR
n Directed all aspects of campus operations: Admissions, academic affairs and student affairs.
n Orchestrated successful change management of major corporate initiatives.
n Participated in the development, implementation and oversight of campus budgets in conjunction
with the established regional and corporate budgets, ensuring that all quarterly budget goals are met.

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n Analyzed areas of growth, profit and opportunity for the organization, providing recommendations to
senior management.
n Facilities management of campus.
n Fostered community and public relations.
n The Art Institute of Las Vegas | Henderson, Nevada
7/05-9/10 SENIOR ACADEMIC DIRECTOR
n Managed graphic design and web design and interactive media programs.
n Successfully launched fashion and retail management and photography programs.
n Increased student persistence in the graphic design department from 82.7%% to 88.6%, an increase
of 598 basis points and increased student persistence in the fashion and retail management
department from 38.5% to 86.0%, an increase of 4754 basis points.
n Successfully led the school through the ACICS reaccreditation process.
n Managed curriculum development, faculty recruiting and faculty development.
n Supervised up to 27 faculty members, 2 academic directors and 4 academic advisors.
n Participated in the strategic planning process.
n The Art Institute of California – Orange County | Santa Ana, California
2003 – 2005 ONLINE ADVOCATE/ACADEMIC ADVISOR
n Launched online course structure at the campus level including training faculty on the online platform
and creative online courses (i.e., life drawing, color theory, observational drawing).
n Advised students on tools for success in online classes.
n Curriculum and career advising.
2000-2005 SENIOR FACULTY/ CHAIRPERSON, STUDENT SUCCESS COMMITTEE
n Senior graphic design faculty.
n Student success and retention committee chairperson.
n Participated in the strategic planning process.
n Education Management Corporation Online Division | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2001-2010 ONLINE INSTRUCTOR: Instructor for fully virtual graphic design classes.
2002 SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT, COURSE DEVELOPMENT: Production Procedures online course.
n Rancho Santiago Community College | Santa Ana, California
1998-2002 INSTRUCTOR: Instructor and curriculum developer at adult education community college.
n Learning Tree University | Irvine, California
1999 INSTRUCTOR: Adjunct instructor of graphic design at a technical college.
n REFERENCES & CURRICULUM VITAE: Furnished upon request.