SUSAN WESNER

Conducted academic research in higher education and produced high-quality, executable curriculum and program implementation strategies for Pearson Online Learning Services division.

Analyzed institution, program, and curriculum of institutional clients, facilitating program enrollment optimization.

Created online academic program models in health sciences, computer sciences, and social sciences, allowing universities to expand program offerings online.

Drafted curriculum carousel models, enhancing program efficiencies, creating scalable online program.

Teach and write curriculum for courses in Human Services Department in Division of Professional Studies program.

Led 14 graduate and professional studies programs on campus, including fiscal governance, faculty recruitment and oversight, graduate student initiatives, and monitored articulation agreements. Implemented professional development program additions, including Data Science Bootcamp and Certification Exam Preparation Courses.

Created consistent policies for non-traditional, online, and graduate programming, spearheading curriculum committees and strategic planning for areas which had increased 75% over 5 years.

Governed corporate partnerships and State Authorization Reciprocity Act (SARA) by managing relationships, approving internal and external policies and procedures, and communicating with faculty and staff.

Administered Human Science majors, including 2 undergraduate degrees (Applied Psychology and Human Services), and 2 graduate degrees (Human Services Administration and Clinical Mental Health Counseling).

Designed and implemented 3 new programs in 2 years (BA in Applied Psychology, MA in Human Services Administration, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling), providing new educational opportunities for students and revenue streams for institution.

Served as Director of Adjunct Faculty Services, overseeing 160 faculty, facilitating hiring process, reviewing course evaluations, conducting classroom observations, planning and administering training workshops.

Directed development process, recruitment, orientation and evaluation of courses in Human Services programs.

Taught and mentored students enrolled in programs, communicating subject matter and offering recommendations for educational development.

Scheduled, trained, and managed faculty, ensuring competency and quality of teaching.

Established connections with human services agencies, providing internship opportunities for students and receiving input on curriculum currency and relevance.

Spearheaded and facilitated Human Science Advisory Board meetings with community agency leaders, alumni, and faculty members, driving program development and input.