CLIFF DAVIS EDUCATION Doctor of Education. Instructional Leadership and Higher Education Administration. Expected Completion Fall 2017, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri. Dissertation: Perceptions of Trustees and Presidents of Desired Competencies Essential for Successful 21st Century Community College Leadership. Master of Arts. Communication. Degree conferred August 1988, Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri. Seminar Thesis: An Examination of Governmental Relations Programs in Institutions of Higher Education. Bachelor of Science. Comprehensive major in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations. Degree conferred December 1985, Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE President of the Table Rock Campus and Vice Chancellor of the System, Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield, Missouri. Report directly to the Chancellor and serve as Acting Chancellor in the absence of the Chancellor. OTC is a system with three campuses, two centers and an online college, serving over 15,000 credit students and another 10,000 students in workforce development programs. OTC has been repeatedly recognized as one of the most innovated and fastest growing community colleges in the nation. The President of the Table Rock Campus serves as the chief executive officer and is responsible for all academic affairs, student services, and campus operations. The Vice Chancellor serves as a chief advisor to the Chancellor for system-wide efforts, including fundraising, strategic planning, external affairs, and governmental relations. November 2014 Present Vice Chancellor for Advancement Student Affairs Strategic Planning and Executive Director of the OTC Foundation, Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield, Missouri. Report directly to the Chancellor and served as Acting Chancellor in the absence of the Chancellor. Along with assisting the OTC Chancellor with system-wide efforts, the Vice Chancellor is responsible for supervision of 75 full-time and over 100 part-time employees in the following departments: Advancement; Student Affairs; Research and Strategic Planning; Enrollment Management; Governmental Relations; Development and Alumni Relations; Grants; Communications and Marketing; Creative Services; Web Services; and the Center for Workforce Development. The Vice Chancellor also leads the 29-member OTC Foundation Board of Directors, and is responsible for the college s fundraising efforts. July 2004 October 2014
Accomplishments In 2015, led a successful campaign effort to annex the City of Branson into the OTC taxing district, resulting in an additional $1 million in annual revenue. Since 2007, the OTC Foundation has raised over $32 million. These fundraising efforts have led to the creation of additional scholarships, allowed the necessary provision of support services to our students and support system-wide construction projects. Completed a successful Major Gifts Capital Campaign for the OTC Foundation by raising over $14.4 million, exceeding a $10 million fund raising goal. Since the conclusion of the Capital Campaign, the OTC Foundation raises nearly $3 million annually. Secured a gift of two buildings and 64 acres for the new OTC Lebanon Campus, valued at $3.1 million, from Reuben and Mary Lou Casey of San Clemente, CA. Received a multi-million dollar naming gift for the new OTC Table Rock Campus. Received $13.9 million in state and federal grants in the last four years resulting in innovative training initiatives in direct support of expanding and enhancing the regions workforce development needs, including transportation simulators, industry consortiums, human patient simulators, and more. Spearheaded the update of OTC Strategic Plan 2020 in 2013 as a result of a comprehensive strategic planning process. Created an annual planning report which aligns departmental planning, budgeting, assessment and review for the strategic plan, as outlined in the new Higher Learning Commission (HLC) criteria. Increased OTC s number of completers by over 74% since 2007. Beginning in 2012, the Back in Black campaign raised awareness and created excitement about graduation; resulting in a significant increase in participation in commencement. In 2013, OTC Student Services implemented improvements to the graduation process and communication efforts to better notify students who had met their degree requirements. Created academic partnerships with Missouri State University and Drury University. Created the On Campus, On Track program, allowing OTC students to live on the Missouri State University Campus. As measured by annual community surveys, OTC s public standing continues to improve. Over the past six-years, these survey results have shown that OTC holds the highest place in the opinion of our community compared to the other area higher education institutions. OTC garnered national attention and recognition for our 2012 website redesign. The new format has attracted inquiries from national and international college administrators seeking to emulate OTC s success. OTC led successful effort to develop and adopt an internal Missouri Community College Association equity funding formula. This formula, first implemented in fiscal year 2013, has already resulted in additional state appropriations for OTC. Strengthened relationships with the Governor and General Assembly through weekly communication. As a result, OTC has received equity funding since 2014. Commissioned a redesign of course evaluations and student satisfaction surveys online; allowing all students to participate instead of random sampling.
(ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED) Developed a comprehensive system-wide marketing and communications plan. Developed a new, comprehensive employee evaluation system which provides for a more complete evaluation process. College-wide Accomplishments Conducted a highly successful Higher Learning Commission Self-Study Report and HLC visit. Since 2006, OTC has added 54 additional full-time faculty positions to better accommodate increased student enrollment. The Bridge to Success program was implemented beginning in the fall of 2011 to better serve the growing number of students who enter OTC with developmental needs. These efforts have already produced success in increased rates of student course completion. OTC has seen enrollment growth of over 53% from fall of 2006 to fall of 2013. The Financial Literacy program was developed in 2012 to aid students with better communication and information regarding personal finances. Through these education efforts and process improvements, OTC has reduced the level of student loan debt incurred by our students. In fiscal year 2013, these efforts decreased student loan debt by approximately $11.2 million. As a part of the newly implemented Annual Planning Process, all departments are evaluating processes to look for improvements in the efficiency of resource utilization. Since 2007, OTC has completed over $27 million in major construction and renovation projects while still reducing our debt ratio. Despite increased enrollment and relatively low levels of public funding, OTC has dramatically improved its financial position. Since 1996, OTC s net assets have increased by over 92%. Reduced health premiums by 7% through the implementation of an onsite physician. Signed numerous articulation agreements with universities around the nation. Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs, Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri. Reported directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs and served as Acting Vice President in the absence of the Vice President. (Missouri State is Missouri s second largest public four-year institution with over 25,000 students.) Served as the chief advisor and assistant to the Vice President in the management of the following units in Student Affairs: Student Life (Student Union, Student Activities, Greek Affairs, Residence Life, Judicial Services, Disability Services, Summer Orientation and University Food Service); Enrollment Services (Enrollment Management, Admissions, Records, Registration, Financial Aid, Student Employment and Student Volunteer Center); Student Academic Support Services (Career Services, Cooperative Education, Counseling and Testing, International Students, Minority Student Services and Retention Services); Taylor Health and Wellness Center (Regarded as one of the most comprehensive student, faculty and staff university health centers in the nation); and the University Bookstore (State-of-the-art Bookstore, Convenience Stores and Bear House Tech Center). July 1993 July 2004
Accomplishments Chaired the Student Affairs Council (comprised of the above-mentioned unit directors) Direct supervision of the University Bookstore (fifteen full-time and over forty part-time employees) Assisted with enrollment management initiatives Managing the Division of Student Affairs budget Planning and implementing staff development for the division Served as the primary contact for student customer service and complaint resolution Managed policies and procedures regarding personnel issues related to benefits, structural change and budget Coordinating an advisory group to reflect the interest of the community and various other constituencies within the University community Coordinating University-wide Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and federally mandated reporting Coordinating emergency financial assistance for international students Assistant to the President and Director of Governmental Relations, Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri. Reported directly to the President and was a member of the President's Administrative Council. March 1992 June 1993 Chief advisor to the President on all matters relevant to the University Managed the governmental relations department, in conjunction with the University's contract governmental consultant Created and maintaining positive relationships through in-depth contact with the Missouri General Assembly and the Executive Branch as the University's primary registered lobbyist Served as the primary liaison to the Board of Governors Served as the community relations specialist for the Office of the President while maintaining a positive, pro-active relationship with the southwest Missouri community, donors and alumni Researched and collecting data needed for various projects and reports Vice President of Community Development and Director of Leadership Springfield, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Springfield, Missouri. Reported directly to the President. February 1989 March 1992 Served as a liaison to community-based organizations, as well as served on various community task forces in promotion of community betterment and economic development Directed the Leadership Springfield program Maintained positive relationships with educational institutions to assist in improving their services and conducted programs to improve business/educational relationships Assisted the health care community to improve all aspects of health care in the community Expanded the Springfield area amateur athletic programs and recreational sports events; serving as Secretary, Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Foundation Managed significant event-planning
Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs, Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri. Reported directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs. Completed a variety of tasks and special projects related to the functioning of the Office of Student Affairs. August 1988 February 1989 UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE Adjunct Professor, Lindenwood University, Department of Higher Education, St. Charles, Missouri. Taught Conceptualization of Higher Education, Transformation Leadership, and oversee the Student Practicum and Research Project for the Masters of Arts in Higher Education program; and teach Community and Public Relations for the Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership and Higher Education program. June 2013 August 2014 Adjunct Instructor, Missouri State University, Departments of Marketing and Communication, Springfield, Missouri. Taught advanced principles of marketing, introductory-level courses in public speaking and interpersonal communication. January 1987 May 1990, August 2000 December 2007 Adjunct Instructor, Drury University, Springfield, Missouri. Taught advanced-level courses in organizational communication, public relations, public speaking, small-group communication and interpersonal communication. August 1990 May 2000 Lecturer of Communication, Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri. Held the rank of Lecturer while serving as the Assistant to the President. Taught introductory-level courses in the Department of Communications. March 1992 June 1993 PRESENTATIONS Executive Leadership: Using Institutional Research Today and Tomorrow, National Benchmarking Conference, Johnson County Community College, 2017 Campaign Management 101: Proven Strategies to Expand the Community College Taxing District, Missouri Community College Association Annual Convention, Lake of the Ozarks, MO, 2015 Institutional Branding for Community Colleges, Missouri Community College Association Annual Convention, Kansas City, MO, 2012 Geo-mapping as a Strategic Initiative for Enrollment Management, Missouri Community College Association Annual Convention, Kansas City, MO, 2012 Transformation from Five-year Review to Annual Review, Missouri Community College Association Annual Convention, Kansas City, MO, 2012 Why All the Collaboration? Orienting Students to Campus, League of Innovation, Philadelphia, PA, 2012 Connecting the Community to the Community College, Missouri Community College Association Annual Convention, Branson, MO, 2011 Online Student Orientation, Missouri Community College Association Annual Convention, Branson, MO, 2011 The OTC Foundation: Imagine, Invest and Inspire, Baron s, Springfield, MO 2010 Legislative Advocacy for Missouri s Community Colleges, Missouri Community College Association Trustee s Retreat, Lake of the Ozarks, MO, 2004-2011 The Roles and Responsibilities of the CEO and Trustee, Missouri Community College Association Annual Trustees Conference, Lake of the Ozarks, MO, 2006
AWARDS AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 2012 Philanthropic Fundraising Professional of the Year, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Institute of Organizational Management, United States Chamber of Commerce, Boulder, Colorado, 1989, 1990, 1991 Leadership Springfield, Class V, Graduate, 1989 90 COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEADERSHIP Presidents and Chancellors Council, Missouri Community College Association, Chair 2014 2015, 2004 Present Chancellor s Cabinet, 2004 Present Chair, OTC Strategic Planning Council 2009 2014 Chair, OTC Equity Funding Strategic Initiative, 2010 2014 Chair, OTC Enrollment Management Committee, 2006 2014 Chair, Institutional Advancement Council 2004 2014 Chair, OTC Excellence in Business Award, 2004 2014 Missouri Community College Association, Chairman of the Board of Directors, 2009; Chair of the Trustees Department, 1996 2000 Ozarks Technical Community College Board of Trustees, Chairman 2000 2002; Vice Chairman 1998 2000; Secretary 1996 1998; Treasurer 1994 1996. Elected 1994 2000/2000 2006 (Resigned 2004) Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), Chair of the Central Region, 2003 2004 Ozarks Technical Community College Public Building Corporation, Vice President, 1995 2004 UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP Chair, Student Affairs Council (Assistant Vice Presidents/Directors/Coordinators), 1997 2004 Chair, Federally Mandated Reporting Committee, 2001 2004 Chair, International Student Insurance Exceptions Committee, 1998 2004 Co-Chair, University Bookstore Student Advisory Committee, 2001 2004 Advisor, Student Leadership Council, 2001 2004 Advisor, Wyrick Commission (funding of capital projects for students), 1998 2004 Member, Committee on Recruitment of Adult and Non-Traditional Students, 2002 2004 Member, University Web Advisory Committee, 2000 2004 Member, Outstanding Graduate Selection Committee, 1994 2004 Advisor, MSU Student Government Association, 1999 2004 Member, University-wide Enrollment Management Committee, 1994 2000 Member, Public Affairs Steering Committee, 1995 1998 Member, Campus Union Planning Committee, 1994 1998 Coordinator, University-wide Blood Drives, 1993 1998 Campaign Coordinator, United Way of the Ozarks, 1993 1998 Chair, Public Affairs Sub-committee on Student Involvement, 1996 1997 Chair, Community Relations Committee of Enrollment Management Committee, 1994 1996 Member, University Space Planning Council, 1994 1996 Chair, Numerous Search Committees in the Divisions of Student Affairs, 1993 2004
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP Branson Area Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, 2016 Present Missouri Department of Higher Education Coordinated Plan Steering Committee, 2014 2016 CoxHealth System Advisory Board and Finance Committee, 2011 Present Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Governmental Relations Committee, Chair (2006 and 2007) and Vice Chair (2005), 1985 Present Rotary Club of Southeast Springfield, Program Committee and Scholarship Committee, 2005 Present Springfield Regional Arts Council Board of Directors, 2010 2012 Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Emerging Legislative Issues Committee, Chair, 2005 Missouri Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council and Public Affairs Council, 2004 2010 YMCA Advisory Committee, 2004 2006 Ozarks Fighting Back (against youth drug and alcohol use), Vice Chair (2003 2004), 1997 2004 Community Leadership Forum, 2000 2002 United Way of the Ozarks; Chair, Allocations Committee (Crisis Intervention/Counseling), 1996 2000; Co-Chair, Public Service Division, 1997; Co-Chair, Colleges Section, 1995, 1996; Allocations Committee (Youth Development), 1995; and Chair, Colleges Section, 1992 Southwest Teachers Credit Union, Board of Directors, 1998; Supervisory Committee, 1997 Downtown Springfield Association, Board of Directors, 1989 1998, Vice President, 1995 Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri, Board of Directors, 1991 1997 Springfield Jaycees, Board of Directors, Chairman of the Board, 1992 1993; President, 1991 1992; Vice President for Membership Development, 1990 1991 Missouri Jaycees, Board of Directors, 1991 1992 Missouri Victims Center, Board of Directors, 1989 1993 Committee to Locate the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in Springfield (Co-authored proposal that successfully located the permanent facility in Springfield), 1991 CONFERENCES American Association of Community Colleges Annual Conference, 2004 2016 Association of Community College Trustees Annual Congress, 1996 2016 Association of Community College Trustees National Legislative Summit, 1995 2017 Missouri Community College Association Trustees Conference, 1994 2016 Missouri Community College Association Annual Convention, 1994 2016 American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Higher Education Governmental Relations Conference, 2005 2009 Community College Futures Assembly, Orlando, Florida, 2000 Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), Seminar on Institutional Image, Chicago, Illinois, 1992 Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri (CCEM) Conferences, 1989 1992 PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA Linkedin.com/in/CliffDavis104 Twitter.com/CliffDavisMO