Tasks<\/strong><\/p>\nServed as chief executive officer of the college.\u00a0 Administered and provided daily oversight of all institutional programs and projects; implemented board policies, new initiatives and essential services to students, faculty, support staff the community; supervised and managed personnel; directed efficient and relevant utilization of physical resources; and, provided direction through clear decision making, strategic planning and the energetic supervision necessary for effective administration of the institution.<\/p>\n
Recommended and carried out: 1) an organization (organizational chart) updated as needed that focused on student success and faculty and staff appropriateness; 2) the employment and assignment of all administrative personnel; 3) the employment and management of all instructional personnel; 4) the employment and best practices direction of all physical plant and support services personnel; 5) the maintenance and proper operation of all equipment, buildings and other property such as streets, curb, gutter, and parking lots; 6) the acquisition of vacant land for future development; and, 7) the overall use of college properties and programs for public benefit.<\/p>\n
Set standards for operation processes, professionalism, integrity and ethics; determined, through shared governance, the mission of the college and how it would meet the educational needs of all learners and community members; exercised reasoned control and discretion over the college organization to maximize effective operations; hired, assigned, directed, promoted, transferred, retained, removed, suspended, demoted, discharged or took other disciplinary action as needed through a human resource and legal process to ensure every employee was treated fairly.<\/p>\n
Determined and administered the methods and means by which college operations were conducted; initiated strategies and actions to carry out the functions of the college and maintained uninterrupted service to students, faculty, support staff, and the community.<\/p>\n
Some Accomplishments <\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Letter dated March 18, 2015 to Dr. Pete Campos \u2013 Luna Community College: Reaffirmation of Accreditation 2024-2025 \u2013 Higher Learning Commission \u2013 A Commission of the North Central Association<\/li>\n
- Luna Community College \u2013 Wrote (always with the assistance of others) the institutional Self-Study for the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools \u2013 2014. For review of the self-study go to com<\/li>\n
- Aligned Luna\u2019s curriculum and improved course academic rigor and program transferability<\/li>\n
- Increased the number of highly qualified vocationally certified, masters and PhD\/EdD degreed instructors and administrators<\/li>\n
- Maintained college stability during my seven (7) year tenure<\/li>\n
- Implemented the Luna Light \u2013 the official college weekly newsletter \u2013 that captured student life and provided a full-color and evidenced based document with accurately written articles to keep students, faculty, support staff, parents or guardians, community members, NM legislators, state wide elected and appointed officials, and others informed of student progress and college activity and development<\/li>\n
- Improved the Human Resources (HR) process to select highly qualified individuals for college level positions<\/li>\n
- Updated and aligned Board of Trustees and administrative operating policies and procedures to comply with the New Mexico Community College Act<\/li>\n
- Maintained timely and clean college audits<\/li>\n
- Updated college master and strategic plans<\/li>\n
- Supported student-based college organizations to ensure maximized student investment, involvement and success<\/li>\n
- Strengthened the LCC Foundation which provides student scholarships and during the course of seven years grew the fund from a few thousand dollars to nearly $1 million and established a structure to ensure the fund is maintained in perpetuity<\/li>\n
- Set the process in motion towards a Banner system which is used by the majority of New Mexico Colleges and universities<\/li>\n
- Earned admission into the Western Junior College Athletic Conference for men\u2019s baseball and women\u2019s softball<\/li>\n
- Weathered the economic downturn that began in 2008 without furloughs or laying off employees<\/li>\n
- Earned recognition nationally for low tuition rates and quality nationally accredited academic and vocational programs<\/li>\n
- Earned National Accreditation for the School of Nursing in February 2011<\/li>\n
- Upgraded the campus-wide technology (voice, video and data) system<\/li>\n
- Moved forward with capital outlay projects to: improve the vocational facilities that includes a new auto collision training center, replace roofs throughout the main and satellite campuses, construct the first phase of a Media Education Center, build a wellness center at the Santa Rosa satellite, make HVAC improvements to the Springer satellite, improve infrastructure that includes domestic and fire safety water delivery, improve landscapes and purchase state-of-the-art equipment<\/li>\n
- Secured Title V; Youthbuild; Science Technology Engineering, Math, and Health (STEMH); Early College High School; and, other grants that focused on student success in the areas of online education, a nurse simulation lab, home construction, STEMH related degrees, CDL Class A training for truck drivers, concurrent enrollment for high school students making the transition to college while in high school and several other areas of instruction and vocational certifications<\/li>\n
- Initiated and secured the funds for a three year $1.5 million plus initiative focused on student retention, completion, and career opportunities and outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Experience, knowledge and skill in improving organizational functions<\/li>\n
- Experience, knowledge and skill in minimizing organizational liability<\/li>\n
- Knowledge of advanced budget development and financial administration<\/li>\n
- Knowledge of adult learning theory and curriculum<\/li>\n
- Knowledge of counseling, guidance, and advising methods and techniques<\/li>\n
- Knowledge of management, supervision, and coaching principles and practices<\/li>\n
- Skill in the development, administration, and evaluation of academic programs and administrative and operational functions of colleges and universities<\/li>\n
- Skill in directing and managing multiple functional areas with conflicting needs, demands, and priorities<\/li>\n
- Skill in leading and managing personnel and maximizing the efficient use of physical resources<\/li>\n
- Skill in the use of standard office equipment, including personal computer and standard office software<\/li>\n
- Highly thoughtful, insightful, and visionary ability to think about, prioritize, and plan to address issues that affect human function, organizations, and quality delivery of services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Service to New Mexico Highlands University
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n1991 \u2013 Present<\/p>\n
\n- 26 years \u2013 Conferred with six university presidents (Dr. Gilbert Sanchez, Mr. Selimo Rael, Dr. Jim Fries, Dr. Sharon Caballero, Mr. Manny M. Aragon and Dr. Sam Minner) re: operational budgets, capital outlay projects and other private and program funding for fundraising and federal projects like the renovation of Ilfeld Auditorium and Upward Bound.<\/li>\n
- 2016 \u2013 Served as the NMHU Commencement Speaker: \u201cEmbrace Your Journey\u201d<\/li>\n
- 2 years \u2013 Served as an ex-officio member of the President\u2019s Administrative Council. The council included: the President, Vice-President for Academics and Strategic Planning, Dean of Students, athletic Director, Facilities and Maintenance Director and Public Relations Director.<\/li>\n
- 22 years \u2013 Guest lecturer (at the invitation of professors, program directors, and deans) for numerous classes in the areas of business, education, political science, administration, and social work. Subject areas: health care\/Medicaid, early childhood education, bilingual\/dual language, university\/public school budgets and administration, educational leadership and global policy issues particularly related to economics, health care, and education.<\/li>\n
- Initiated funding for the establishment of (worked closely with Dr. Paul Martinez and Dr. James Alarid) and continue to support development of the Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations (CESDP). This program is crucial to the educational success of students entering NMHU.<\/li>\n
- 22 years \u2013 Supported funding for Upward Bound through the New Mexico State Legislature. This program was crucial to the educational success of students entering NMHU.<\/li>\n
- Initiated and continue to annually support funding for the Engaging Latino Communities for Education (ENLACE) program. This program is crucial to the educational success of students entering NMHU.<\/li>\n
- 26 years \u2013 Have and continue to serve as master of ceremonies and guest speaker for university and community related events on the campus of NMHU. The events range from 2016 NMHU graduation commencement speaker, an annual 4th<\/sup> of July Fiesta Queen \u201cLa Reina\u201d Pageant to Celebrating Community (an important activity that brought the leaders of NMHU, Las Vegas, and all clubs and organizations together to celebrate their volunteer work on behalf of the community).\u00a0 Portrayed a key legislative character, along with President Gilbert Sanchez, and enacted the beginning of NMHU.\u00a0 This enactment and 100th<\/sup> year anniversary celebration took place on the NMHU campus and at the New Mexico State Capitol.<\/li>\n
- Served as the representative from the New Mexico Senate on the Legislative Finance Committee to analyze, provide advice, guide, and review progress made concerning university fiscal matters during the tenure of three presidents.<\/li>\n
- 26 years \u2013 Have and continue to provide university students the opportunity to work during legislative sessions and develop a better understanding of the legislative process. Also, to work with university student leaders so they may experience the process of preparing legislation, from the development of an idea or need to its introduction then following it through until it becomes law, and if the law contains an appropriation, how to expend the appropriation funds.<\/li>\n
- 26 years \u2013 Meet regularly with faculty\/staff\/students re: personal and job related issues.<\/li>\n
- 26 years \u2013 Work with area school superintendents and high school principals, particularly in the northeastern quadrant of our state re: post-secondary education issues affecting graduating seniors. Through recent years because of bridge and other scholarship offerings and major courses of study, many students from the region have chosen to attend UNM and NMSU.<\/li>\n
- Traveled to New York, California, Oklahoma, and other states to present the New Mexico Higher Education mission and observe other state\u2019s higher education initiatives. I did this as a legislator and representative of the New Mexico Commission of Higher Education \u2013 NMCHE (under Dr. Bruce Hamlett).<\/li>\n
- Secured initial commitments from key private-sector companies to make significant contributions to the NMHU School of Business and the \u201cH\u201d Club (alumni club supporting the NMHU athletic department). Secured several commitments from Native American governments operating gaming casinos to earmark funding to establish a gaming addiction rehabilitation center on the campus of NMHU.<\/li>\n
- 26 years \u2013 Help secure grants and direct appropriations from the New Mexico State Legislature and state agencies for numerous university departments and student focused projects. Two examples: $200,000 for the School of Business to gather and validate data re: Old Route 66 and $50,000 for the Flagship of Diversity.<\/li>\n
- 26 years \u2013 Work closely with our federal political delegation to enhance NMHU. One example: coordinated \u2013 with former NM United States Senator Pete Domenici \u2013 to secure and release the state and federal funds for the construction and equipping of the NMHU Ivan Hilton Science and Technology Building.<\/li>\n
- 26 years \u2013 Serve as a positive role model for students. To practice a good work ethic, be responsible, counsel and encourage students to help them obtain access to career opportunities.<\/li>\n
- Continue to advocate for and secure funding to improve the NMHU main campus, satellite facilities, and infrastructure. I apply my lifetime of experiences, education, and expertise to plan, secure funding, and ensure capital asset improvements are made as timely, responsibly, and efficiently as possible.<\/li>\n
- Serve as a guest speaker on campus for administrative conferences, teacher and student fairs, and student and parent consortiums.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Research
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nDissertation: \u201cAn Archival Review and Analysis of the New Mexico State Senate Capital Outlay Distribution Process and Transformative Possibilities\u201d<\/p>\n
Some Literature Reviews, Publications, Presentations and Surveys (1999-2003).\u00a0 2004-Present publications can be found at petecampos.com under news center (op-eds).
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \u201cForging Our Future,\u201d Robertson High School Graduation, Las Vegas, NM 2003<\/li>\n
- \u201cIt Takes Many Talented Citizens to Make a Community, County, State and Country Successful,\u201d Association of Counties State Conference, Las Vegas, NM 2002<\/li>\n
- \u201cConnections in Pedagogy,\u201d Las Vegas City Schools, Las Vegas, NM 2001<\/li>\n
- \u201cPatching the Potholes Along the Super Highway to a Higher Education,\u201d New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM 2001<\/li>\n
- \u201cStimulate New Mexico\u2019s Economy and Confidence with Local Projects,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM 2001<\/li>\n
- \u201cAdult Education Changes Lives, One Student at a Time,\u201d 18th<\/sup> Annual NM High School\/GED Graduation, Alamogordo, NM 2001<\/li>\n
- \u201cMotivating People to Think with a Vision for our Children\u2019s Well-Being,\u201d Las Vegas City Schools, Las Vegas, NM 2000<\/li>\n
- \u201cDeveloping a Model for Technology and Critical Capital Outlay Methods that Work,\u201d New Mexico School Boards Association, Clayton, NM 2000<\/li>\n
- \u201cFollowing a Chartered Course and Striving for Excellence,\u201d Las Vegas City Schools, Las Vegas, NM 2000<\/li>\n
- \u201cModel 2000: A Commitment of Communication, Empowerment, Accountability, Efficiency, Focus and Measureable Results,\u201d Las Vegas City Schools, Las Vegas, NM 2000<\/li>\n
- A Review of the Literature: \u201cTo Develop a New Legislative Capital Outlay Process to Distribute Funds to Plan, Design and Construct or Remodel Public Facilities,\u201d Cohort IV, Albuquerque, NM 2000<\/li>\n
- \u201cA Policy Scan,\u201d Cohort IV, Albuquerque, NM 2000<\/li>\n
- Diversity, Education, Technology and Self: \u201cDETS We Owe the Next Generation,\u201d 29th<\/sup> Annual Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs (SWASAP), Albuquerque, NM 2000<\/li>\n
- Generation X: \u201cThe Workforce of the Future,\u201d Learning Styles and Needs, Cohort IV, Albuquerque, NM 1999<\/li>\n
- Robertson High School \u2013 Campus Construction, Remodeling and Expansion: \u201cStudent Survey,\u201d Las Vegas City Schools, Las Vegas, NM 1999<\/li>\n
- \u201cThoughts and Communication,\u201d New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM 1999<\/li>\n
- EduCard: \u201cLooking Through a Focused Lens,\u201d Cohort IV, Albuquerque, NM 1999<\/li>\n
- \u201cChange,\u201d New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM 1999<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Other Professional Employment
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nApril 2004 to June 2008\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Las Vegas City Schools Superintendent<\/p>\n
Las Vegas City Schools Associate Superintendent<\/p>\n
of Support Services<\/p>\n
February 2004 to March 2004\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 LVCS Acting Superintendent<\/p>\n
December 2003 to February 2004\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 LVCS Interim Superintendent<\/p>\n
and two other periods<\/p>\n
(From February 2004 through June 2008 performed responsibilities of Superintendent<\/p>\n
and Associate Superintendent for Support Services simultaneously)<\/p>\n
Duties<\/p>\n
\n- Implemented board of education policies<\/li>\n
- Served as chief professional advisor to the board of education regarding matters pertaining to the education and business of the school district<\/li>\n
- Submitted periodical reports to the board of education regarding the status of the district<\/li>\n
- Directed personnel and defined their job duties<\/li>\n
- Advised administrators, instructors, and support personnel regarding issues that benefitted the evolving instructional program and make the operation of the schools within the district more effective<\/li>\n
- Devised professional development training for staff in all disciplines<\/li>\n
- Prescribed which records and reports would appropriately be generated and kept within the district<\/li>\n
- Conducted data mining, inventories, and surveys to provide up-to-date data identifying school needs and direction<\/li>\n
- Approved requisitions for purchases and encumbrances within the limits of the budget adopted by the board of education<\/li>\n
- Examined and approved contracts and other documents to which the board of education is a party<\/li>\n
- Exercised authority to decide matters of detail that were purely administrative in nature that arose for which no specific provision appeared in the policies of the district in the interest of efficient administration; and reported those decisions at the next regular or special meeting of the board of education<\/li>\n
- Prescribed, subject to existing state laws and approval of the board of education, such courses of study, textbooks, and other materials that were best suited for use in the schools of the district<\/li>\n
- Scheduled appointments with individuals desiring to discuss matters pertaining to the school system, with or without an appointment<\/li>\n
- Kept informed of educational trending and progress throughout the nation and of the best practices in school business operations; and kept in close contact with appropriate educational organizations throughout the state and nation<\/li>\n
- Prepared the annual budget, to be presented to the board of education with written justification and fund operations according to standard school accounting practices<\/li>\n
- Prepared the execution of contracts for all personnel for final approval by the board of education<\/li>\n
- Performed all tasks focused on student success and employee well-being as assigned by the board of education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
August 1993 to June 2008\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Associate Superintendent for Support Services<\/p>\n
Las Vegas City Schools<\/p>\n
(12-01-03 to June 30, 2008 \u2013 continued to fulfill these and Superintendent\u2019s duties \u2013 when assigned \u2013 simultaneously)<\/p>\n
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