Dr. Laura M. Driscoll EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW Leadership, Administration, and Budget Over two decades of management experience, 18 years in higher education with progressive administrative and leadership responsibility Developed, implemented, and evaluated new programs Led the development of a institutional policy process that provides an opportunity for the campus community to discuss how we serve students and operate the college College, departmental, special projects, and municipal budget development and oversight Served on the Casper College Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Team, Accreditation Steering Committee, and the Reaccreditation Subcommittee Led strategic plan development and implementation for external and internal groups Nominated by faculty and staff for Casper College Administrator of the Year Partnerships, Collaboration, and Community Involvement Co-chaired the development of a business incubator with the local economic development organization including developing a feasibility study, business plan, task force, and fundraising Established the Casper College Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which is a membership based, non-credit, liberal arts program designed for people 50 years or older; average annual membership of 550 Championed lobbying efforts at the local and state legislative level and secured and managed federal funds Served on multiple state-wide and regional committees including economic and workforce development, city development, and connectivity Experience in advocating for political and legislative initiatives Established a memorandum of understanding with Mae Hong Son Community College, Mae Hong Son, Thailand Member of Kiwanis, co-chair Coats for Kids for two years, Literacy Volunteers Advisory Board, and Meals on Wheels Foundation Board Ran for and won two elections to the East Grand Forks, Minnesota City Council Resource Development and Facilities Raised over $11M federal, state, and corporate grants, a federal appropriation, and private donations to develop a regional business incubator Secured initial funding and a $1,882,794 endowment for Casper College Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Secured funding in excess of $7M to develop or enhance multiple programs including health sciences, electric power technology, tuition support, the Employment Training for Self-Sufficiency program, and the Green Outreach Project Served on the Campus Master Plan Building Committee for the construction of a new administration building, residence halls, student union and university partnership building, early childhood center, and music building
Laura Driscoll 2 Participated in the owners, architect, and contractor meetings for the renovation and construction of an incubator building on a reclaimed brownfield Instruction and Academic/Student Support Taught business classes full-time, replacing a faculty member on sabbatical, and as an adjunct Directed the revision of a distance education program including curriculum design, mode of delivery, and student support services, which led to a significant increase in enrollments and completion Developed multiple 2+2 articulation agreements between community colleges and a university Facilitated the implementation of an online tutoring service PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE July 2013 to present Executive Dean, Continuing Education Casper College, Casper Wyoming Institutional Profile: Casper College is a public two-year college, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Established in 1945, the college is located in Natrona County (population: 81,624). Unduplicated headcount for academic year 2015-16 was 4,253 credit students and 3,109 students in non-credit and customized training programs. In FY16 the college had an operating budget of $60M and employed 156 full-time faculty, 119 adjunct faculty, and 213 staff. Member of the president s Executive Council, which has broad oversight of the college Share in the responsibility for budget development of institutional budgets including general, fee generated, one-mill, and revenue-based funds and federal, state, and local grants. Direct oversight $1.4M Continuing Education budget and multiple grants Work with the Board of Trustees on policy development and revision Supervise seven full-time faculty members, eight full-time staff, and 50 100 instructors and volunteers in the following areas: Adult Learning Center provides adult basic education, high school equivalency exam preparation, English as a second language classes, and citizenship classes on campus, at the jail, and at a reentry correctional center. Center for Training and Development provides workforce training for individuals looking to enter the workforce or advance their skills and to companies seeking training for their employees. Community Education provides general interest classes to the community and offers a summer residential camp for high achieving middle school students. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute provides liberal arts classes and socials geared towards individuals age 50 and older. Collaborate with internal and external groups to identify, develop, and nurture new partnerships and programs, build relationships, and identify and resolve challenges
Laura Driscoll 3 Chair the Policy Committee Facilitation of special projects, initiative, and program development Conduit between the academic deans and the workforce and non-credit offerings Leading the development of institutional policies, some of which are contentious Secured funding for the Health Sciences Simulation Center and the Wyoming Energy Sector Technology program Completed the development of a business incubator and formed an operational partnership with the University of Wyoming Achieved significant enrollment growth in workforce training and lifelong learning programs by expanding offerings that meet community needs May 2005 to June 2013 Dean, Continuing Education and Community Partnerships Casper College, Casper, Wyoming Work with the other deans as a member of Dean s Council Supervise seven full-time faculty members, eight full-time staff, and 50 100 instructors and volunteers in the Adult Learning Center, Center for Training and Development, Community Education, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Co-lead the business incubator project Collaborate with internal and external groups to identify, develop, and nurture new partnerships and programs, build relationships, and identify and resolve challenges Chair the Policy Committee Oversee the Direct oversight $1.4M Continuing Education budget and multiple grants Revitalized the Continuing Education Department including significantly increasing enrollments Raised over $11M to fund the business incubator project, administered three of the project grants, oversaw the construction, and formed an operational partnership with the University of Wyoming. Established the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Casper College, including securing initial funding and a $1,882,794 endowment Secured funding for multiple programs including Electric Power Technology, Employment Training for Self-Sufficiency, the Green Outreach Project, the Health Sciences Simulation Center, and the Wyoming Energy Sector Technology program Led the development of an institutional policy development process and the revision of all policies, some of which were contentious
Laura Driscoll 4 December 2003 to May 2005 Director of New Markets and Partnerships University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota Institutional Profile: The University of North Dakota is a public four-year research university, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Established in 1883, the university is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota metropolitan statistical area (2005 population: 89,000). In academic year 04-05, UND had an enrollment of 12,954 FTE, an operating budget of $263M, and employed 668 full-time faculty, 157 adjunct faculty, and 2,000 staff. Supervised Correspondence & Online Studies (COS) and Certificate Programs Developed partnerships for the division s eight program areas Supervised curriculum design and course development for COS and Certificate Programs Directed needs assessments for program development or expansion Developed and managed COS and Certificate Programs budgets Facilitated relationships with academic and non-academic areas at the University of North Dakota Collaborated with academic and non-credit faculty to develop online courses including editing curriculum Developed multiple articulation agreements between community colleges and the University of North Dakota Facilitated the merging of two departments to improve operational efficiency Led the effort to improve relationships with other institutions of higher education within the region October 1999 to November 2003 Coordinator, Credit Correspondence University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota Developed, administered, and marketed the Credit Correspondence Department (renamed Correspondence & Online Studies) programs and classes. Prepared and managed the Credit Correspondence budget. Evaluated, edited, and monitored correspondence and online course development. The program offers more than ninety distance courses and two distant degree programs. Recruited and supported faculty for course development and delivery Supervised three staff positions Revitalized the Credit Correspondence Department including significantly increasing enrollments and courses offered Led the effort to offer courses online Collaborated with academic and non-credit faculty to develop correspondence and online courses including editing curriculum Grew tuition revenue a minimum of 12 percent per year
Laura Driscoll 5 July 1992 to September 1999 Vice President/Operations Manager Kedney Moving Center, Grand Forks, North Dakota Coordinated operations management Participated in annual strategic planning and budgeting Developed and implemented projects involving personnel, training, safety, operations management, automation, and database management Supervised more than 30 semi-professional and labor staff Increased annual review each year Optimized computer systems by automating the data and paperwork processes August 1991 to June 1992 Lecturer, Management Department University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota Taught Principles of Management, Personnel, and Organizational Theory August 1990 to June 1991 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Management Department University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota Assisted two faculty members with the classes including research and proctoring exams August 1985 to May 1986 Substitute Teacher Provided substitute teaching services for three secondary schools, teaching a variety of subject areas TEACHING EXPERIENCE Casper College, Casper, WY, Small Business Practices (Entrepreneurship) [2007] University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, Principles of Management, Personnel, and Organizational Theory [1991 1992] University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, graduate teaching assistant in the Management Department [1990 1991] Substitute teacher for three secondary schools [1985 1986]
Laura Driscoll 6 ACADEMIC DEGREES Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota Master of Business Administration, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota Bachelor of Science, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Home Economics Education GRANTS AND FUNDRAISING U.S. Department of Labor America s Promise grant to provide student support and financial assistance for people who are unemployed, underemployed, veterans, or who have barriers to employment. This is a consortium project between Casper College, Northern Wyoming Community College District, Laramie County Community College, and Montana State University-City College. The consortium was awarded $4,998,585. Casper College s portion was ($950,910). U.S. Department of Labor Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grant to create energy related programs that address Wyoming s workforce needs with a focus on people who are long-term unemployed, underemployed workers, and veterans. Accelerated format, credit for prior learning, and competency based assessments are all part of the program development ($2,449,917). U.S. Department of Labor Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grant to enhance the college s ability to deliver health care training programs to long-term unemployed, underemployed workers, and veterans ($2,305,079). Department of Labor State Energy Sector Partnership grant to build community awareness of sustainable practices and provide green building programs to architects, engineers, and contractor. The State of Wyoming was awarded $4,495,704. Casper College s portion was ($578,200). Osher Foundation endowment to support the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Casper College ($1M) Osher Foundation grant to establish an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Casper College ($300,000) Economic Development Administration grant to develop a business incubator ($2,000,000) Economic Development Joint Powers Board grant to develop a business incubator ($1,500,000) Amoco Reuse Agreement Joint Powers Board grant to develop a business incubator ($1,500,000) Wyoming Business Council Business Committed ($3,000,000) and Community Readiness grants to develop a business incubator ($1,500,000) Wal-Mart Foundation grant to develop a business incubator ($86,000) Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Employment Training for Self-Sufficiency grant to provide workforce training for custodial parents who meet poverty guidelines Several grants received ranging from $20,000 to $100,000
Laura Driscoll 7 U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Community-Based Job Training grant to train power plant operators ($1,015,602) Craig and Susan Thomas Foundation grant to purchase books for a program at a regional correctional facility ($5,275) COLLEGE SERVICE Casper College Executive Council Casper College Council Casper College Dean s Council Casper College Policy Committee chairperson Casper College HLC Accreditation Team and the Accreditation Steering Committee Campus Master Plan Building Committee Casper Area Business Innovation Center co-chair Casper Area Business Innovation Center Client Selection Committee Casper College Reaccreditation Subcommittee Literacy Volunteers Advisory Board 2005 BRAVO! Award: Governors Award for Entrepreneurship Established a memorandum of understanding with Mae Hong Son Community College, Mae Hong Son, Thailand Facilitated the University of North Dakota s International Center strategic plan Adult Re-entry Center Committee, University of North Dakota Beyond Boundaries Conference, University of North Dakota, co-chair Facilitate the online tutoring service at the University of North Dakota PUBLICATIONS and NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS Innovative Policy Development presented at the 2012 American Association of Community Colleges Convention, Orlando, FL [April 2012] College and Economic Development: An Ongoing Partnership presented at the American Community College Trustees Congress, San Francisco, CA [2009] Student Services That Students Really Want and Need presented at the WCET Conference: Tides, Shoals, and Harbors, San Diego, CA [2003] Changing Culture: Technology s influence on student/teacher relationships presented at the WCET Conference: E-Learning in Higher Education, Denver, CO [2002] Eberhardt, B., Moser, S., & Driscoll, L. (1996 1997). Predictors of the implementation of employee drug testing. Journal of Individual Employment Rights, 5(2), 125 135.
Laura Driscoll 8 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Association of Community Colleges University Risk Management and Insurance Association Association of College and University Policy Administrators National Business Incubation Association National Council for Continuing Education and Training Western Cooperative Educational Telecommunications PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE Stetson University National Conference on Law and Higher Education Homeland Security Senior Official Workshop Cornell University Policy Development Workshop Future President Institute, American Association of Community Colleges. An intensive, weeklong leadership institute designed by leaders in the community college field to develop community college leaders White House Regional Summit on Community Colleges, San Diego, CA American Association of Community Colleges Conference National Council for Continuing Education and Training Conference American Community College Trustees Congress Western Cooperative Educational Telecommunications Conference (WCET), chair for the Beyond the Institution Strand [2009] and vice chair [2008] American Association of Community Colleges Workforce Development Institute Symposium on Academic Integrity, University of Manitoba Issues in Higher Education Leadership Program, University of North Dakota Distance Teaching & Learning, University of Wisconsin-Madison COMMUNITY SERVICE InfoShare: monthly meeting with City, County, Chamber of Commerce, Airport, Convention and Visitor s Bureau, and Downtown Development leadership Meals on Wheels Foundation Board Kiwanis of Casper Leadership Wyoming, a competitively selected, statewide leadership program BE WELL Board of Directors Councilperson, East Grand Forks, Minnesota Represented the interest of citizens, planned annual budget ($6M general fund, $20M total budget), and lobbied the Minnesota State Legislature for funding for the Red River State Recreation Area interpretive center Blandin Community Leadership Program, Blandin Foundation Academy for Advancing Community, Blandin Foundation