I hold a BS degree from Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College), a master's in Adult Education with a concentration in Information Management from East Carolina University, and a doctorate in Adult and Community College Education with a concentration in Higher Education Leadership and a minor in Curriculum and Instruction from North Carolina State University. With over 30 years of experience, I have served as Department Chair at Pitt Community College and Dean of Academic Affairs and Student Services at Martin Community College in Williamston, NC. These roles have afforded me significant leadership opportunities in higher education.My current research focuses on Generational Gaps in Teaching and Learning, Generational Leadership Styles, Emotional Intelligence in Leadership, and the Challenges and Barriers faced by Baby Boomers in Higher Education, and Use of AI for Educators.
Beta Upsilon Chapter President
Currently serving as Beta Upsilon Chapter President from 2020-2022. Beta Upsilon is part of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for women educators which promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. 2020 - 2024
Leadership Development Seminar (LEADS) for NC General Federation of Women Clubs
As chair, I establish and meet with the LEADS planning committee in developing the leadership training for women in leadership roles (or plan to serve in a leadership role) with the NC Federation of Womens Clubs. I coordinate the logistics, scheduling, and logistics of this one-day leadership training in Winston-Salem. 2022 - 2023
2023 NC DKG Convention
I am the 2023 NC DKG Convention chair/coordinator for the April 2023 NC DKG convention in Greenville. I work with a planning committee in setting up the logistics and operating for the convention, including recruiting and assigning volunteers. I also scheduled three pre-convention events. 2022
NC Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation Committee
I serve on the state level for the NC DKG Educational Foundation Committee. We are responsible for reviewing and awarding scholarship and grant applications to support educational initiatives. 2020 - 2022
NC Delta Kappa Gamma State Convention
Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) is an international organization for key Women Educators. ; I attended the convention and also presided at a session and advised on choices and location of sessions being offered. ; May 5-7, 2019 ; 2020
Focus Group for Generational Diversity: Teaching and Learning Approaches
Co-facilitated a Focus Group with Dr. Xi Lin at Pitt Community College on Monday, January 29. ; There were 12 faculty involved in the focus group and discussion/conversation was held concerning generational differences in teaching and learning online. ; Findings will be used for research project on Generational Diversity: Teaching and Learning Approaches. 2019
NC General Federation of Women's Clubs Leadership Training
Presented two sessions for NC GFWC Leadership Training on January 18, 2020, at Holden Beach. ; Sessions were entitled "Strategic Planning" and "When Conflicts Happen." This is part of a six-hour leadership training for incoming executive leadership officers for NC GFWC Clubs. (2 hours) 2019
One-on-one Consulting for Faculty 180
Consulted with Laura Mangum, LIBS instructor, on preparing, implementing, and developing her personal Faculty 180 portfolio. (1 hour, January 29) 2019
Presenter for Educational Excellence Report for Beta Upsilon (DKG)
Presented Educational Excellent Report for February 8 meeting of the Beta Upsilon (DKG) on what our five counties (Bertie, Martin, Hertford, Gates, and Washington) are doing to support beginning teachers in these counties. ; Also reported on support for schools in Africa that DKG supports. ; 2019
Generational Diversity: Teaching and Learning Approaches
Dr. Xi Lin and I co-presented at Pitt Community College the findings of research on Generational Diversity: ; Teaching and Learning Approaches. ; We conducted a discussion with faculty attending on their ideas and thoughts on the findings. October 14 (1 hour) 2019
Poster Presentation at the AAACE Conference
I presented a poster presentation at the AAACE Conference on "Generational Diversity: ; Teaching and Learning Approaches." Dr. Xi Lin and I conducted research on this topic through a survey. ; I presented the results of the findings in a poster session. ; Wednesday, October 8, 2019. 2019
International Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) Confernce
Participated and presented at the International DKG Conference. ; My presentation was entitled "Impacting Leadership through Emotional Intelligence." ; This presentation included how to recognize the impact of emotions on human behavior and identify strategies to improve interactions with others. ; It also identified personal emotional intelligence leadership strengths and weaknesses, including communication strategies for women leaders. ; June 27 - 29, 2019 2018
Book Review
Book Review for James E. White III on New Bern and the Civil War, published by The History Press, Charleston, SC. 2018
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Presentation included how recognize the impact of emotions on human behavior, identify principles of EI to enhance relationships with others, identify EI strategies to improve interactions with co-workers, apply EI strategies to improve self-awareness, self-management, and relationship managemet, and develop a plan to maximize personal influence at the professional and social levels. 2018
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace - The Leader in YOU!
Workshop included how to recognize the impact and skills needed for EI and human behavior, understand how EI is used to recruit, develop, and retain talent, Identify EI leadership strategies to improve interactions and relationships with others, Apply EI leadership strategies to improve self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management, identify personal EI leadership strengths and weaknesses, and develop a plan to maximimze personal leadership at the professional and social levels. 2018
AAACE Annual Conference
Attended and presented at the AAACE Annual Conference. ; Presented with Drs. Schmidt, Rhodes, and Lohr on "Developing Effective Graduate Certificate Programs." ; October 31-November 2 2017
Delta Kappa Gamma Eta State Conference
Board member for local chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma attended Delta kappa Gamma Eta State State Conference. ; Sessions included diversity and inclusion, leadership, etc. April 27-29. 2016 - 2017
March 29-31 - Attended the NCASA on Educationl Leadership
COE representative for recruitment at the Grandover Resort and Conference Center for the Educational Leadership Conference. ; Theme was "Ensuring Student Success Through Visionary Leadership." 2016 - 2017
Spring General Federation Women's Clubs State Convention
Co-presented with Leadership Team to incoming club presidents of General Federation Woman's Clubs on "When Conflicts Happen -- Generational Differences." April 21-23, 2017 2016
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