DEBRA MORIARTY, Ph.D.

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1 DEBRA MORIARTY, Ph.D. WORK EXPERIENCES TOWSON UNIVERSITY (2004 Present) Founded in 1866, Towson University is recognized among the nation's best regional public universities. Located in Towson, Maryland, eight miles north of Baltimore, Towson University is part of the University System of Maryland and is the second-largest public university in the state with more than 22,000 students. VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS Provide executive leadership to a wide range of services across the division including: Campus Life Student Activities, Greek Life, Off-Campus Student Services, New Student Programs, Parent Programs and Campus Recreation; Civic Engagement and Leadership; Diversity African American Student Development, Women s Center, LGBT, & Latino Student Support, SAGE (mentorship program) and CEEP (scholarship program); Housing & Residential Life 15 buildings housing ~5000 residents; and Student Development Programs and Services Counseling & Health Centers, Disability Support Services, Career Center, Veterans Center, Student Conduct and Civility Education. Report to the President and serve as a member of the President s Council. Manage fiscal resources of close to $30 million and approximately 140 full-time staff and 1,000 part-time/student staff. Accomplishments: Participated in the development of two institutional strategic plans and provided leadership throughout the process of accomplishing institutional goals. Engaged in creating programs and systems to support campus growth from 17,000 (2004) over 22,000 (as of Fall 2014). For example: o Established a capital plan for increasing on-campus housing by 3,000. Phase I (700 beds) opened in fall 2009, Phase II (700 beds) opened in fall 2012, and Phase III (~800 beds) to open in fall o Contributed to the design of a new child care center which opened in fall o Increased funding for critical support services such as disability support and counseling services. o Oversaw renovation of 2 residence halls to create the Health & Counseling Center. o Supervising 100,000 sq. ft. expansion to Campus Recreation (in process). Led the division through a comprehensive budget analysis and reallocation and a three year process of institutional budget cuts. Addressed critical needs for students with diverse needs including: o Establishment of a Veteran s Center o Creation of a comprehensive Center for Student Diversity (CSD) o Hired a full-time Director and designated space in CSD for TU s first LGBT program. Assumed leadership for the development and implementation of key institutional policies such as: o Smoke Free Campus (as of August 1, 2010) o Off-Campus Disorderly and Disruptive Behavior Policy o Off-Campus Address Policy o Sexual Misconduct Policy and Title IX implementation Developed TU s Civic Engagement & Leadership Initiative to provide support for the university s commitment to the importance of engaged citizenship and leaders who make a difference as a core institutional principles. Launched the values based Tiger Pledge and

2 D. Moriarty, page 2 created initiatives to increase campus-wide involvement on environmental, political, community service, service learning and leadership initiatives. Provide leadership for responding to critical issues on campus including the development and implementation of policies and procedures for emergency preparedness and monitoring and addressing students of concerns. Creating programs and initiatives to enhance campus life such as: o Created the Council of Student Leaders o Launched Towson s LeaderShape program with over 600 graduates assuming leadership roles across campus o Created the New Student Convocation o Increased student attendance at athletic events o Secured funding and space on campus for the creation of a Challenge Course Coordinate Towson s effort to address the Achievement Gap. Through strong support programs, there is no gap between Caucasian and minorities students and as a result new efforts focus on the needs of low income and first generation students. Serve as the University point person for Off-Campus Relations. Established the University Relations Committee with the local community association and county officials and provide a number of proactive responses to address tensions with the local community (such as the Disorderly and Disruptive Behavior Policy and the development of a community ambassador program.) UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY ( ) The University of Maryland Baltimore County is a medium-sized, selective, public, Doctoral/Research Extensive University founded in UMBC, a member of the University System of Maryland, has a diverse student population of approximately 11,000 students (over 9,000 undergraduates) including close to 40% of students from historically underrepresented populations. ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS - Assisted in leading the Division of Student Affairs in all efforts related to fostering student success at UMBC including strategic planning, fiscal management (operating budget over $15 million) and the daily operation of the Division which employs over 100 staff members. Provided leadership and supervision to the Office of Student Life, Residential Life & Housing, The Commons (university center), Multicultural Affairs, University Health Service, Counseling Center, Off-Campus Student Services, Career Development & Placement, and Transportation Service. Supported and assisted with issues related to Judicial Affairs. Responsible for coordinating campus-wide efforts to strengthen student life and student success by develop collaborative relationships between departments within the division and with other University departments. Accomplishments: Coordinated efforts to revamp the Office of Student Life and to develop strategies and implement programs designed to enhance student life, campus community and student engagement. Supervised residential life and housing while overseeing the growth of residential facilities from 2,500 beds in FY2000 to 3500 beds in FY2004. Supported the opening of The Commons, UMBC s new $35 million, 148,000 square foot, state of the art university center which opened in January 2002 Provided leadership and support during budget cuts and fiscal realignment. Led a campus-wide process to conceptualize and implement a First Year Experience Program including a revision of the orientation program and the University s Convocation.

3 D. Moriarty, page 3 Responsible for the design and implementation a Success Course for first year students beginning Fall 02. Served as the divisional point person for campus-wide PeopleSoft implementation. Created the Divisional Business Service Center responsible for providing fiscal support for all Student Union Fee funded units (The Commons, Office of Student Life, Off-Campus Student Services, Campus Scheduling, Student Government Association and over 170 campus clubs and organizations). Served on the steering committee charged with developing a campus plan for identifying strategies and programs to increase retention. Chaired the following committees: o Scheduling Policy & Facility Fee Review Committee (reviewed and revised the campus scheduling policy and supported the implementation of a campus-wide electronic scheduling system) o Divisional Staff Development Committee (created divisional customer service standards) o Student Development Initiative Committee (responsible for data collection and mentor matching for incoming students) THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ( ) ASSISTANT TO THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS & DIRECTOR, MICHIGAN LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES - Assisted with the planning and management of operational and administrative activities within the Division which employs 1300 full-time staff and has an operating budget of over $90 million. Responsibilities included: consulting with department Directors on inter-divisional program development, representing the Vice President and the Division on university and community committees and task-groups, coordinating communications, developing and administering budgets, assisting with research projects, and overseeing divisional planning and management reports. As Director of Michigan Leadership Initiatives, provided leadership to a campus-wide Board of Directors responsible for funding and strategic planning of all campus-wide leadership initiatives. Raised over $225,000 through the Kellogg Foundation, corporate sponsorship, and private donations to fund leadership initiatives. Coordinated several diverse teams responsible for the development and implementation of major leadership programs. Served on the following University committees: Council on a Multicultural University, Living Learning Task Force, Conceptual Task Force on Leadership, Martin Luther King Symposium Planning Group, Office of New Student Programs Strategic Planning Team, and the Welcome to Michigan Advisory Group. DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS (Offices of the Vice President for Student Affairs & the Vice Provost for Academic and Multicultural Affairs) - Under the direction of the Vice President and the Vice Provost, developed, planned, implemented and provided central coordination for programs in both divisions. Examples of programs executed include a regional conference on community service learning, a campus-wide retreat for deans and executive officers on creating a multicultural university, a twelve-week summer internship program for student leaders, and an annual program designed to welcome over 5,000 new students. PROGRAM COORDINATOR - Responsible for the development and implementation of the University s initial effort to provide a week of welcoming activities for 5,000 new students arriving on campus for the Fall 93 term. Provided central coordination for the campus wide effort, handled all marketing of the program, and worked collaboratively with the campus-wide groups to design and coordinate anchor events to ensure a successful program.

4 D. Moriarty, page 4 CONSULTANT ( ) Worked with a variety of organizations such as Dupont, the City of Riverside, Arizona Public Works, American Transtech, NCR, and universities such as Michigan, Alabama, San Diego, Santa Clara, and Mississippi as an educational and leadership consultant and as a training specialist for Anti- Defamation League. Assessed client needs in the areas of team, personal, and leadership development and designed and facilitated workshops and retreats to meet these needs. With the ADL, facilitated workshops designed to combat prejudice and discrimination and to promote intergroup understanding in the workplace. WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE ( ) PROGRAM REVIEW SPECIALIST Worked with Deans, faculty, and staff groups to coordinate and administer the annual Perkins Review process for college degree and certificate programs and assisted with the conceptualization and design of a comprehensive student outcomes assessment and program review model for the college. Reported to the Vice President for Instruction and Student Services. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO ( ) ASSISTANT DEAN Designed and implemented college student development programs and campus-wide services for one of the five colleges at UCSD (Muir College). Participated in the development of budgets, policies, procedures, and administrative documents. Worked collaboratively with academic advisors and campus-wide student affairs professionals to develop and implement new student orientation programs. Served as advisor to the college program board and supervisor of the student activities coordinator, program assistant and volunteer and paid student staff. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES ( ) Beginning as the Activities Facilitator for Associated Students (ASUCLA), developed and coordinated special events and assisted campus organizations with the implementation of programs. Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising the 100+ student staff. As a Senior Student Affairs Officer in Center for Student Programming, advised over 100 campus organizations. Served as staff representative and advisor to a student board responsible for the allocation of $225,000 in student fees. Planned, coordinated, and evaluated two annual campuswide events for the Chancellor s office that involved over 100 University Departments and approximately 7,000 new students. Designed, planned, and facilitated workshops, retreats and conferences for student leaders, targeted student populations (i.e. first year students, women, etc.), and student affairs staff. As the Program Coordinator for the Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student & Campus Life, was responsible for the conceptualization, design, development, implementation, marketing, facilitation, and evaluation of programs created to address the development needs of a diverse student population. Served as the university s spokesperson and coordinator for UCLA s spirit support functions and as Student Affairs liaison to the Athletic Department. Assisted with the planning and implementation of staff training and development workshops and activities for over 500 full time employees in the Division of Student & Campus Life. Counseled, advised and assisted students from a variety of student organizations with program development, implementation, and evaluation, interpretation of policies and procedures, and identification of funding sources. Additional responsibilities included recruiting, selecting, training and supervising

5 D. Moriarty, page 5 staff, program assistants, and student interns, management of budgets, serving as a liaison for Student & Campus Life, and mediating disputes between students and the administration. PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS BALTIMORE COLLEGETOWN - (2005 Present) Baltimore Collegetown Network brings 16 area colleges and universities together with government, business and community leaders to develop and market Baltimore as a vibrant place to live and learn. Through partnerships, marketing initiatives and advocacy, BCN works to support cultural offerings, improve transportation systems and expand services in the region. Board of Directors Executive Committee TOWSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (2005 Present) Towson University representative to the board of directors ( ) Executive Committee: President ( ), member ( ) MARYLAND CAMPUS COMPACT founding campus Co-chair, Senior Advisory Group for Community Engagement (dates) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATORS (NASPA) NASPA Board of Directors ( ) Region II Director ( ) Region II Advisory Board (2005 present) Mid Managers Institute Faculty (2010) Scott Leadership Academy Board (2011 appointment) Program Reviewer & Presenter Individual Member since 1999 SENATOR BARBARA MIKULSKI S SERVICE ACADEMY REVIEW BOARD (2011) INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION (ILA) ( ) Program committee (2000) Board of Directors ( ) Co-Chair, International Convention (2004) LEADERSHAPE, INC. (1994 present) Served on both the campus-based and the national institute s faculty as both a cluster and lead facilitator. Curriculum Review & Design Committee. Responsible for bringing the LeaderShape Institute to UMBC and to Towson University. Member, LeaderShape Growth Committee. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CAMPUS ACTIVITIES (NACA) ( ) Board of Directors Conference Chair Regional Coordinator

6 D. Moriarty, page 6 Other professional affiliations have included: Association of College Unions (ACU-I) (presenter) American College Personnel Association (ACPA) (presenter) Association of College and University Housing Officers (ACUHO) (presenter) National Association for Women in Higher Education (member) University of Melbourne (consultant) Wharton IRHE Executive Education Program, April 2000 American Council on Education Women in Leadership, June 2001 COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES Psychology & Cultural Issues (Cleary College) Leadership & Ethics (Cleary College) Organizational Dynamics & Group Development (Cleary College) Management of Student Affairs and Student Services (The University of Michigan) First Year Success Seminar (University of Maryland Baltimore County) PUBLICATIONS Expanding our Understanding of Student Leadership Development: A Study Exploring Gender and Ethnic Identity. With Adrianna Kezar, January/February 2000, Journal of College Student Development (volume 41, number 1) The New Leadership Paradigm: Expanding our Notions of Leadership Development. With Adrianna Kezar, January 2001, NASPA Net Results HONORS & AWARDS 2014 NASPA Pillar of the Profession Award 2014 Baltimore County LaFrance Muldrow Award Woman Making a Difference 2009 Maryland s Top 100 Women Award 1996 Special Guest at NACA s Far West Regional Conference 1994 Special Guest at NACA s National Convention 1989 UCLA Administrative & Professional Staff Achievement Award 1987 NACA Outstanding Service Citation 1986 Outstanding Young Women of America 1985 Who s Who in California 1978 Who s Who in American Colleges & Universities EDUCATION Ph.D. Higher Education, Work & Adult Development Dissertation topic: Leadership and the college experience: Changes in undergraduate s perception of their leadership ability. University of California, Los Angeles M.S. B.S. Higher Education, College Student Personnel Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Recreation & Leisure Education Southern Connecticut State College

FRANKLIN D. CHAMBERS,

CURRICULUM VITAE FRANKLIN D. CHAMBERS, Ph.D. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Doctor of Philosophy: Organizational Communications Howard University, Washington, D.C. Masters Degree: Educational Administration Howard