Dr. Cheryl D. Jackson-Lewis 605 Terry Street Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 679-7113 (home) (252) 267-4106 (cell) cjlewis1@mindspring.com OBJECTIVE To attain an executive administrative position in the educational arena whereby, I can utilize my formal training and experiences to enhance student success & institutional effectiveness. EDUCATION Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Urban Education/Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Dissertation: A Comparison Study of Urban Disadvantaged Community College Students: Talent Search Participants v. Non-Talent Search Participants Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1982 Master of Arts (M.A.) in Administration/Student Personnel Thesis: Public Relations for a Comprehensive Counseling and Referral Service: Recruitment Antioch University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1979 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1977 CERTIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL Malcolm Baldrige Board of Examiner Training 2012 Strong (CPP) Certification Training 2010 Superintendent License Principal (Grades K-12) Exceptional Children Program Administrator (Grades K-12) Mentally Handicapped (Grades K-12) and Cross Categorical (Grades K-12) Psychology Endorsement 1 P age
WORK HISTORY CERSER Research Associate 2014 Principal Investigator/Director of TRIO Programs 1992 2012 Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs 2005 2006 Director of Special Programs 1990-1992 Director of Upward Bound Program 1989-1990 Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Director of the New Jersey Youth Corps 1986-1989 Atlantic Community College, Atlantic City, New Jersey Talent Search Counselor 1985-1986 Cumberland County College (CCC), Vineland New Jersey Program Analyst 1982-1985 Crisis Intervention Network, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Executive Administrative Assistant 1980-1981 Opportunity Board of Montgomery Co. Inc., Ambler, Pennsylvania Project Director-Talent Search Project 1979-1980 Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Career Guidance & College Placement Counselor 1978-1979 Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. House Parent 1977-1978 Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Service Area Coordinator (VISTA Volunteer) 1977-1978 Center for Literacy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Client Care Worker 1976-1976 Woodhaven Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2 P age
Psychological Test Administrator (Internship) 1976-1976 Holmesburg Prison-Work Release Program, Philadelphia, PA SUMMARY OF ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE Over 20 years of administrative experience on the collegiate level (community college and University settings). A wealth of experience working with diverse populations and a proven record of commitment to college access and success. Provided programmatic leadership, planning, financial management and personnel administration of faculty, staff, and student workers. Wrote and secured grants and contracts of over $13 million for Educational Outreach Programs and Community-Based Organizations. Provided leadership in budget preparation and fiscal accountability by proposing budget needs and monitoring and approving expenditures. Supervised professional and technical staff by interviewing and recommending for hire, assigning and reviewing work, training new employees, and evaluating the performance of these employees. Developed and sustained new programs, curricula, collaborative projects and partnerships Served as the liaison between students and various educational units (public schools, undergraduate and graduate institutions). Made presentations and speeches before civic clubs and organizations to inform the general public of importance of obtaining an educational degree and their responsibility of forming partnerships with federal, state and local agencies Prepared annual reports, concept papers and other reporting documents required by the Institution and Department of Education. Developed formative and summative evaluation strategies to assess the effectiveness of programs. Reviewed written reports, recommended appropriate corrective actions, and oversaw and/or conducted on-site visits to monitor compliance with program guidelines. Interpreted laws and regulations which affect assigned federal and state program areas and provided information on their impact to the educational settings of various employers. Managed training activities for staff in assigned program areas by reviewing and approving materials and instructing, if necessary. 3 P age
Proposed relevant policies and procedures, recommends changes in report forms and instructions, and implemented approved changes. Promoted student success, building school and community relations, and assisting with the overall management and operation of the Division of Academic Affairs. Counseled & mentored students who have special academic problems. Prepared correspondences and reports relating to general University functions. Answered correspondences and reports relating to faculty and academic matter. Served as representative to committees and groups on and off campus; and Attended various public relation functions for the institution. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Adjunct/Graduate Faculty 2006 ESL/Basic Skills Instructor 1988-1989 Atlantic Community College, Mays Landing, New Jersey Adjunct Faculty 1987-1988 Atlantic Community College, Mays Landing, New Jersey Assistant Professor 1985-1986 West Chester State University, West Chester, PA Adjunct Faculty 1984-1985 Antioch University Substitute Teacher 1981-1982 School District of Philadelphia CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT Prepared, wrote and presented the Intent to Plan a New Degree for the Master s in School Administration to the Curriculum Committee; prepared, wrote and presented to the Board of Trustees the Request for Authorization to Established a New Degree Program for the Master s Degree in School Administration (MSA) Program. Designed the MSA curriculum framework; designed and taught EDUC 612 DL-Home, School & Community Relations; wrote syllabus for ELP 606 Leadership, Change & Organizational Development, co-authored ELPS 603 School Improvement, Planning, Management and Evaluation & ELPS 698-699 Internship in School Administration I & II; identified and selected textbooks and potential faculty for the MSA Program; received approval from the University of North Carolina General Administration to establish a Master of School Administration degree at Elizabeth City State University (2006). 4 P age
PUBLICATIONS Jackson-Lewis, Cheryl (Reviewer). Journal of African American Males in Education (JAAME). Inaugural Issue, Vol. Issue 1, Feb/Mar 2010 Jackson-Lewis, Cheryl (Reviewer). Journal of African American Males in Education (JAAME). Inaugural Issue, Vol. Issue 2, April/May 2010 Jackson-Lewis, Cheryl. Best Practices and Strategies for Bridging the Digital Divide for Disadvantaged Populations. Cited in Chapter 33:Teacher s Manual for North Carolina Educators, Raleigh, NC: McGraw-Hill/Primis Custom Publishing Co., pp. 416-423, 2003 Jackson-Lewis, Cheryl. Females who are Intellectually Gifted and Highly Talented (F.I.G.H.T.): Career & Educational Opportunities for Gifted Females. Journal of Educational Opportunity, Volume 15, No. 1, Summer 1996 Jackson, Cheryl D. The Bottom-Line: Quality Consumer-Oriented Childcare. U. S. Department of Education, Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), April 1989 Jackson, Cheryl D. The Link Between Learning and Earning: A Comprehensive Delivery Model Designed to Improve the Quality of Life of High School Dropouts and At-Risk Youth. U.S. Department of Education, Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), April 1989 Jackson, Cheryl D. A Comparison Study of Urban Disadvantaged Community College Students: Talent Search Participants vs. Non-Talent Search Participants, Dissertation Abstract International, Vol. 4303-A, September 1982 GRANTS U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, (co-authored), pending $3,000,000 grant for 2015-17) National Science Foundation (NSF)-IRES- (co-authored), pending $250,000 grant for 2015-17 United States Department of Education 1990-2012 $12.5 millions United States Department of Commerce 1986-1989 $240,000 City of Philadelphia 1982-1986 $200,000 United States Department of Education 1979-1980 $97,578 5 P age
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS Albemarle Hopeline, (Volunteer) Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (Life member) Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Girl Scouts of America (Life member) The Links, Incorporated (Technology chairperson) P. W. Moore Elementary School (Tutor and EOG Proctor) Mount Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church (Greeter, Intercessory, and Torchbearer Ministries) National Association of Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) Order of Eastern Stars, Hood Chapter #33- member, Associate Matron West Philadelphia High School Alumni Association (Life member) INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL Africa, Asia, Caribbean Islands, Europe, North America and South America PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Readily available upon request. 6 P age