Jovany M. Felix 2732 McFarlane Ct. (850)

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1 2732 McFarlane Ct. (850) Tallahassee, FL PROFILE Upper-management professional with more than 20 years of experience in program implementation, university admissions policies, retention strategies, grant writing/reading/management, recruitment, program planning, personnel, marketing, and program evaluation in a large and small university setting. Experience in distant learning environment and information management. Experience in program accreditation. Experience in institutional research and data analysis. Motivational management style with a record of effectively developing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting of academic programs to ensure the success in the matriculation and graduation, of non-traditional, at-risk, disadvantaged and/or first-generation students. Extensive experience with large diverse populations. Computer literate with extensive experience in web design and publishing. Knowledgeable of federal grant regulations, legislation and educational policies. Knowledgeable of disability issues including ADA and 504 regulations. Experienced in the area of Assistive Technology and database creation/maintenance. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Florida A&M University- Tallahassee, FL 2012 to present Director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Director of Center for Disability Access and Resources (CeDAR) Director of Dorothy Henderson Scholars Program (DHSP) Direct and supervise all aspects of the FAMU TRIO Student Support Services Program and FAMU Center for Disability Access and Resources. Broad scope of responsibility include hiring and supervising personnel, grant writing and submission, implementing and adhering to Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), creating budgetary projections and supervising budgetary expenses according to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, creating and supervising student activities, and certifying students with disabilities,. Specific duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments include: Assisting with writing and successfully submitting proposals for the TRIO Student Support Services Program. TRIO Educational Talent Search Program, TRIO Educational Opportunity Program, Johnson Scholarship CSSI Grant Increased the facilitating the distribution of the Johnson Scholarship Foundation to students (from $63,000 to $128,000 annually) Creating and managing the annual SSS budget of $310,000 and CeDAR budget of $370,000 Successfully submitting U.S. Department of Education SSS Annual Performance Report Created an institutional program designed to help homeless and foster care students Planned and hosted the FAEOPP Olympics (2 years) Serve on 4 standing committees; Co-chair of University Admissions Committee Chaired 5 university hiring committees

2 Page 2 of 5 Keiser University-Tallahassee, FL 2011 to 2012 Dean of Academics/Consultant Promoted in 6 months from Associate Dean to Dean. Assumed all former duties and added the following: Serve as the campus president during president s absence Facilitate ACOTE, ABHES, and NLNAC accreditation of academic programs Facilitate academic component of SACS accreditation Created articulation agreements between the university and local community organizations Create and develop new academic programs including budgetary projections, equipment purchases, and hiring of new faculty Serve as a consultant to the Tallahassee Graduate School Keiser University-Tallahassee, FL 2010 to 2011 Associate Dean of Academics Serves as the leader of the faculty, with oversight responsibility for all educational programs. Responsible for ensuring that all academic policies are followed. The specific duties and responsibilities of the Associate Dean are, but are not limited to: Serve as chair of Retention, Student Success, and Assessment committees Serve as online liaison for online faculty/students Conduct student orientation Interview and hire faculty Provide orientation and training for faculty Evaluate faculty Maintain communication with program directors and coordinators. Develop and maintain open communication and cooperation within departments. Coordinate the continuity of course outlines, curricula, etc. Develop and conduct Advisory Board meetings biannually Monitor student attendance and progress Maintain program certifications for Allied Programs (Nursing, Medical Assisting, Radiological Technology, Occupational Therapy) Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 2007 to 2010 TRIO Director, Student Support Services Direct and supervise all aspects of the FSU TRIO Student Support Services Program. Broad scope of responsibility include hiring and supervising personnel, grant writing and submission, implementing and adhering to Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), creating budgetary projections and supervising budgetary expenses according to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, creating and supervising student activities. Create and manage annual budget of $235,000 Create professional development plan for personnel Create and implement supplemental educational services plan Create, implement, and manage mentoring program for first-generation/economically disadvantaged students Successfully submit U.S. Department of Education s Annual Performance Report University of Maryland College Park, MD 2006 to 2007 TRIO Program/Academic Coordinator, Pre-College Programs

3 Page 3 of 5 Coordinate the academic component of three TRIO programs: Upward Bound Program, Highereducational Opportunities for Latino Achievers (HOLA), and Math and Science Regional Center (MSRC). Broad scope of responsibility includes hiring and training faculty, recruitment of students, creating individualized academic plans for students, evaluating faculty, and maintaining correspondence with students, parents, and faculty. Applied for, and received additional state grant funding for programs Manage budget according to grant stipulations outlined in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) Organize, plan, and implement academic course schedule for 150 students Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate 30 faculty members throughout academic year Create curriculum guidelines for lecturers in 10 subject areas Create academic schedules and individualized academic plans for 150 students Assist in recruitment of students from 11 high schools Reconfigured 3 database systems The Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 1999 to 2006 Coordinator of Academic Support Services, Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) Coordinate the CARE Summer Bridge Program which aids first generation and/or economically disadvantaged students in their transition to Florida State University. Broad scope of responsibility includes hiring and training employees, admitting students to the university, planning programs for students, evaluating programs, evaluating employees, and maintaining correspondence with students, parents, and faculty. Provisionally fulfill tasks of the Associate Director of the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement Serve as Academic Advisor to over 35 students per semester Assist in the matriculation of 1,488 students into The Florida State University Serve as Assistant Coordinator of the FSU College Reach-Out Program s residential grant program Teach technology class to Upward Bound students Hire, supervise, and evaluate over 90 program staff members Create and facilitate employee training programs Serve as member of the FSU Retention committee Serve as a member of the FSU Counsel of Informed Advisors Serve as a member of the FSU Office of Admissions Selection committee Coordinate efforts between the FSU Office of Admissions, Orientation, Housing, Financial Aid, Thagard Health Center and faculty members Initiate and implement recruitment visits to high schools and college fairs Create and maintain databases containing students records and files Create and implement the CARE Summer Bridge Program Post-Evaluation Report Provide suggestions to improve programmatic components

4 Jovany M. Felix Page 4 of 5 Assist in the design and development of brochures and other materials for the FSU Summer Bridge Program, College Reach-Out Program, and TRIO Student Support Services Program Serve as the Webmaster for the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement Serve as faculty advisor for Inroads, Inc., Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc., and Minority Business Society. ADDITIONAL PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Grant Reader, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, 2007 Facilitator, Florida Association of Educational Opportunities Program Personnel, Emerging Leaders Institute, 2008 Team Leader, Council of Education, Policy Seminar Team Leader, Presenter, Southeastern Association Educational Opportunities Program Personnel, Annual Conference, 2007 Delegation Advisor, ENLACE Florida Education Policy Summit, 2009 Co-Presenter, Unpacking the Costs of Early Reading Interventions: A Cost-Effectiveness Study of Effective Strategies Identified by the Federal What Works Clearinghouse, Southeast Evaluation Association 2009 Conference Co-Chair, Florida Association of Educational Opportunities Program Personnel Student Olympics, 2009 Chair, Florida Association of Educational Opportunities Program Personnel 32 nd Annual Conference, 2009 EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy, Education Policy, Planning, and Analysis, The Florida State University, Tallahassee. ABD Master of Science, Information Studies, Distance Learning Concentration, The Florida State University, Tallahassee. Spring Concentration: Applied distance learning strategies for assistive students. Advisor: Dr. Darrell Burke. Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs, The Florida State University, Tallahassee. Spring ASSOCIATIONS The Florida Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel, Executive Board. Member-at-Large North ; Vice-President ; Treasurer ; Vice President 2017-present

5 Page 5 of 5 The South-Eastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel, General Member; Conference Committee Member , 2014-Present; Committee Board Chair for Development TRi-State, Conference Co-Chair ( ) Conference Committee member ( ) National Association of Student Professional Association, General Member; Conference Presentation Reviewer (2016) National Association of Student Affairs Professionals, General Member Florida Reach Association, General Member Florida AHEAD Association, General Member National AHEAD Association, General Member American Educational Research Association, General Member Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA), General Member Politics of Education Association, General Member Southeast Evaluation Association, General Member Golden Key National Honor Society, General Member W.E.B. DuBois Honor Society, Honorary Member REFERENCE Available upon request