Dale Paul Parnell Jr., PhD Professional Experience 2008-present Vice President Academic Affairs, Rio Hondo College, Whittier, CA Rio Hondo College: Serves over 28,000 students and awards degrees in over 40 disciplines and certificates in approximately 30 subjects. With a budget of $90 million, a full time faculty over 200, more than 500 adjunct faculty and 220 classified staff, Rio Hondo serves a diverse population that is 68% Hispanic and a multitude of other diverse ethnicities residing in nearly 107,000 households within the district. Serve as Chief Instructional Officer for College s ten instructional divisions Supervise several hundred full time faculty, administrators and staff Manage and responsible for an $80 million budget Monitor $245 million bond construction projects including LEED certified Library Resource Center Co-chair Planning Fiscal Council with Academic Senate as the key Participatory Governance Body Responsible with faculty for the development of quality transfer and career degrees/certificates Successful reaffirmation of accreditation Facilitated a shared governance Planning and Fiscal Council as co-chair with the Senate President Bond build out of 90,000 sq. ft. LRC, Applied Technology, Public Safety and PE construction projects Curriculum development of dozens of degrees and certificates to increase student success. Developed Basic Skills Initiative-Summer Bridge Program, Gateway Tutoring, Learning Communities 1998 to 2008 Dean, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Chaffey College, Rancho Cucamonga, CA Chaffey College: Is a comprehensive community college serving 25,000 students annually for the cities of Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Upland, Ontario, Chino and Montclair? Administrator for 13 disciplines with 4 occupational programs Supervised 33 full time faculty, over 100 part time faculty serving 13,000 students Children s Center/Lab School City of Ontario s satellite campus center Co-chaired successful $219 million Bond Campaign, completed ED Master Plan construction Completed Children s Center $6 million building project Honor s/ptk Programs and USA Academic All American winners Rejuvenation of the Aviation Maintenance Technician Program Reaffirmed accreditation, co-chair of Governance Standard team
1996 to 1998 Associate Dean, Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, WA Whatcom Community College: is located in a rural area bordering Canada. It serves approximately 3,000 students with transfer, vocational degrees and strong linkages to local area high schools. Managed departments of math, sciences, social sciences and 14 technical programs Member of the President s Cabinet Budget and hiring authority for multi million dollar endeavors Served as interim dean of the college Designed and built the Children s Center Designed and built academic spaces, a graphics program lab and classrooms Received $120 thousand Math 2000 grant to develop seamless curriculum K-12 through University Member of the State Vocational Administrators Association Garnered Graphic Design funds 1993 to 1996 Tech Prep Coordinator, Skagit Valley College, Mt. Vernon, WA Coordinated the collaborative work of 125 high school faculty with college faculty to implement a seamless and integrated contextual learning curriculum for students in the technical education programs of the area. A seamless associate degree curriculum was developed while serving as the executive director of the consortium. Served as a member of the president s management team for Skagit Valley College and as the statewide president of the Tech Prep Coordinators of America. 1991 to 1993 Director of TQM, USAF, Tacoma, WA Served as the McChord Air Force Base Commander s director of training. As a member of the Base Commander s Management Team, we provided training to over 1200 personnel on the principles of total quality management. Served as a collective bargaining team member for management to negotiate the contract for civilian employees. 1991 to 1993 Director of TQM, USAF, Tacoma, WA Served as the McChord Air Force Base Commander s director of training. As a member of the Base Commander s Management Team, we provided training to over 1200 personnel on the principles of total quality management. Served as a collective bargaining team member for management to negotiate the contract for civilian employees. 1989 to 1991 Chief for Air Force Rehabilitation, USAF, The Pentagon, DC Developed and maintained policies for 124 bases located worldwide to manage Air Force substance abuse rehabilitation programs. Served as the Air Force Representative on a congressionally mandated $12 million Department of Defense project to enhance Health and
Human Services in the Armed Services, connecting child care to social services. 1986 to 1989 Director for Academic Programs for the Community College of the Air Force, USAF, Montgomery, AL Supervised 50 curriculum experts, determined the general education and associate degree requirements for 70 different programs and developed the inputs to the college catalog. Served as a member of the President s Management Team working with the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges to secure accreditation for the Community College of the Air Force. 1983 to 1986 Associate Professor, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR Under the auspices of OSU and USAF taught International Affairs and Leadership, Served on the Academic Senate and as Commandant of Cadets for 200 students providing career and educational training and counseling. Served as advisor to student organizations and the Arnold Air Society and Angel Flight supporting the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. 1981 to 1983 Chief of Social Actions Programs, USAF, Myrtle Beach, SC Supervised staff of seven counselors for substance abuse education and rehabilitation, human relations education, sexual harassment prevention education and counseling. Processed complains for equal opportunity and treatment. 1971 to 1993 United States Air Force Officer, Honorably retired 1993 Education 1991 PhD Oregon State University Education, Psychology, Corvallis, Oregon Community College Studies 1975 MA Ball State University Guidance and Counseling (Psychology) Muncie, Indiana 1971 BS United States Air Force Academy International Affairs Colorado Springs, Colorado Faculty/Teaching Experience 1983-1986 Oregon State University International Affairs/Leadership 1996-1998 Whatcom Community College Therapeutic Relations 1993-1996 Skagit Valley College Math, Wellness, Counseling 1979-1991 St Martins, Chapman Psychology, Counseling, Boise State, Park, St Leos, Algebra College of Idaho
Awards 1993 United States Air Force Meritorious Service Medal for Total Quality Management Leadership in Education and Training 1991 United States Air Force Meritorious Service Medal for Substance Abuse Rehabilitation and Congressionally Mandated Human Services at The Pentagon, Washington D.C. 1989 United States Air Force Commendation Medal for Successful Community College of the Air Force Program 1986 United States Air Force Commendation Medal for Significant Contribution to Oregon State University ROTC Program Fund Raising Accomplishments 2010 Rio Hondo College Title V $3.2 million grant for degree/certificate completion 2009 Rio Hondo College Southern California Edison Green Jobs Scholarships for $300,000 2008-2010 Rio Hondo College Student Scholarships funded through Foundation Galas and Golf Tournaments 1998-2008 Chaffey College Title lll and V Grants Foundation Golf Tournaments for Student Scholarships 1996 Whatcom College National Math 2000 Grant for $120,000 Perkins Graphic Design Grant for $70,000 1993 Skagit Valley College Boeing Tech Prep Grant for $30,000 Community and Selected Professional Activities American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Chief Instructional Officer regional and statewide organizations Association of California Community College Administrators California Community College Association for Occupational Educators Los Angeles/Orange County Workforce Development Steering Committee Oregon State University Alumni Association United States Air Force Academy Association of Graduates President of Tech Prep Coordinators Association of Washington Executive Board Member and Treasurer, Montclair Chamber of Commerce One Montgomery Alabama civic group created to promote racial harmony Selected College Activities 2008-present Rio Hondo College Co-Chair Planning Fiscal Council 2008-2010 Rio Hondo College Accreditation Liaison Officer 1998-2007 Chaffey College Curriculum Committee
2007 Chaffey College Presidential Search Committee 1998-2010 Rio Hondo and Administrator for Honors/PTK Chaffey Colleges Selected Workshops/Convention Presentations 1995 Workshop on Total Quality Management for Johnson's Controls, Inc. 1987 Presentation on The Community College of the Air Force to the American Association of Community Colleges 1979-1991 For the USAF-seminars and courses in management, Total Quality Management, employer-employee relations, human relations, sexual harassment prevention, equal opportunity and treatment, leadership and substance abuse prevention Publications 2009 Talking Rocks, a fictional children s mystery adventure, Publish America 1991-1996 Articles in Skagit Valley College s Teaching and Learning Newsletter 1991 An Identification and Assessment of the Mission of the Community College of the Air Force, dissertation, Oregon State University 1987 Article on The Community College of the Air Force, American Association of Community, Technical and Junior College Journal, Washington DC 1979-1993 Newspaper articles on Substance Abuse, Human Relations and Total Quality Management