Stephanie C. Stewart, Ph.D.
sstewart@southalabama.edu
Office: (251) 380-2896
www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniecstewart/
EDUCATION
Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL
Doctor of Philosophy, Higher Education (2007)
Dissertation: Senior Student Affairs Officers - Preparation for Fiscal Responsibility in Higher Education
Columbia University, Teachers College, New York, NY
Master of Arts, Student Personnel Administration (1986)
Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY
Bachelor of Arts, English (1985)
Study Abroad: Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of South Alabama, College of Education
Director of Academic Assessment (May 2015 – Present)
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Lead the College of Education's (COE) assessment and accreditation efforts, ensuring that all
relevant standards are strategically and effectively addressed. Standards include the National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP), the State of Alabama, American Psychological Association (APA),
the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP),
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and the mission of the University of
South Alabama.
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Collaborate closely with COE faculty, administrators, staff, and University of South Alabama
campus partners to design, develop, and implement innovative methodologies for assessment
of student learning. Resulting data are central to the process of continuously improving faculty
teaching and student learning. COE representative on the University Assessment Advisory
Council.
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Serve as liaison with the Alabama Commission on Higher Education and USA Academic Affairs
for new COE degree program proposals.
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Teach in the Educational Leadership doctoral program; supervise graduate students’
independent studies and dissertation work.
LiveText, Inc.
Director of Implementation (March 2014 – May 2015)
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Strategic Planning: Provide strategic planning and direction for LiveText’s Implementation
Team. Utilizing a best practice approach, lead an implementation and training team to support
the assessment success of our 500+ higher education partners. Involves company-wide
collaboration to develop and sustain approaches that enhance customers’ assessment and
accreditation processes, within the context of continuous improvement in teaching and
learning.
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Assessment/Accreditation Resource Design: Informed by prior experience as School of
Education Assessment Coordinator, designed two key resources for LiveText’s Implementation
department: the Assessment Timeline and Purposeful Assessment Planning Guide. Both resources
outline high-level and step-by-step processes for successful assessment systems, and are
framed by best practices in assessment.
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Technical Expertise: Work closely with the Development Team to inform decisions regarding
the design of educational technology that best position higher education partners to collect,
manage, and analyze meaningful data. Hands-on experience with LiveText technology,
including data report production, integration with LMS and SIS, and all aspects of assessment
system set up and sustainability.
Loyola University Chicago, Office of the Provost
Director, Career Development Center (July 2012 – March 2014)
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As Acting Director, invited by the Provost to conduct a semester-long analysis of the Career
Development Center's (CDC) strengths and weaknesses. Wrote a proposal for a reorganization
and expansion utilizing a new liaison model to better meet the needs of all stakeholders.
Received approval of the full proposal in December.
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As Director, advanced the vision, mission, and core values of the CDC to support students'
successful preparation for and transition into post-graduation experiences. Secured fiscal
resources to support the CDC’s reorganization and expansion; budget increased to $1.3M.
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Under the new model, collaborated with the leadership team, academic administrators, faculty,
and staff across the institution to strengthen services to students and alumni in eight
professional schools/institutes and all departments within the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Led a team of 15 professional staff (expanded from 5.5), including Career Advisors who serve
as academic unit and industry liaisons to more effectively deliver career-focused programs and
services for students and alumni. Developed and implemented annual strategic plans, policies,
procedures, and protocols.
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Chair, Career & Outcomes Advisory Council. Primary responsibilities: a) build a universitywide communication plan related to career planning and placement, b) involve leadership and
faculty from all colleges/schools, and c) oversee the collection and dissemination of career
outcomes data, in partnership with the Office of Institutional Research. Increased response
rate by 20 percent.
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Collaborated with Alumni Relations and Advancement on multiple initiatives that encourage
the engagement of alumni with students, faculty, staff, and partners of the institution in job
search preparation activities, networking events, career fairs, and mentoring relationships.
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Continued to devote percentage of time to role as Faculty Director of the Achieving College
Excellence (ACE) Program, ensuring the continued success of its faculty mentoring program.
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Loyola University Chicago, Office of the Provost
Faculty Director, Achieving College Excellence (September 2010 – March 2014)
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Promoted from the School of Education to the Provost’s Office to launch a $2.4M U.S.
Department of Education (DOE) TRIO/Student Support Services program.
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Recruited 150 low income, first generation college students, and students with documented
disabilities, within the DOE’s three-month deadline, critical for retaining grant funding.
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Maintained a persistence rate of 94 – 99 percent; helped to improve the University’s overall
persistence and retention rate, as well as its U.S. News & World Report ranking.
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Recruited over 40 faculty members to serve as ACE Faculty Mentors; engaged faculty with
students in activities such as undergraduate research, panel discussions on preparing for
advanced studies, and retreats focused on strategies for college success.
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Worked closely with Provost’s Office and Sponsored Program Accounting to ensure compliance
with Loyola’s cost share agreement and DOE regulations.
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Hired and supervised a Project Director and Advisor, and a large graduate and undergraduate
staff, in order to launch a full program of student support services by Year One deadline.
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Collaborated with two graduate programs in the SOE, and the leadership team in Loyola’s
Graduate School, to design mentoring opportunities for graduate students interested in
supporting TRIO-eligible students.
Loyola University Chicago, School of Education
Assessment Coordinator, Clinical Assistant Professor (January 2007 – September 2010)
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Coordinated all assessment activities for the School of Education (SOE) in preparation for a
2010 NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) continuing
accreditation site visit. Monitored School’s compliance with state, national, and specialized
professional association standards.
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Worked cooperatively with SOE leadership team and faculty in all facets of SOE assessment
system: ensured standards were addressed and assessed at candidate, program, and unit
levels; provided support to faculty in design and maintenance of core assessments by program
area; collected, managed, and disseminated data with faculty colleagues; and, supported faculty
in data analysis process aimed at continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
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Researched options for assessment database management program; proposal approved by SOE
Technology Committee. Contracted with LiveText, Inc. Provided input to LiveText’s
Development Dept. to ensure that the system’s capabilities were addressing current
requirements of higher education accreditation processes. Invited by company’s leadership to
offer several presentations at their annual conferences.
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Served as on-site administrator of LiveText educational and assessment technology; worked
with company representatives to coordinate initial unit-wide implementation; provided on-
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going training and support to faculty; and, created/maintained Exhibit Center data base for
review by NCATE Board of Examiners.
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Appointed Member, University Core Curriculum Committee (2009 – 2011). Recommendations
to the President, Provost, and the Board of Undergraduate Studies on enhancements to the
core curriculum. Committee also responsible for collecting student assessment data for Higher
Learning Commission re-accreditation process.
Loyola University Chicago, School of Education
Enrollment Recruiter (October 2005 – December 2007)
Undergraduate Recruiter, Teacher Preparation Program:
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Represented the SOE to prospective and admitted students, and their families, at
Undergraduate Admission events.
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Provided Office of Undergraduate Admission staff and Transfer/High School Advisory Boards
with updated information on new SOE degree programs and scholarship opportunities.
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Community college recruiting: visited local campuses; established and maintained
relationships with faculty contacts in education programs; gave presentations to education
classes and student groups; and, provided marketing materials to transfer student office
personnel.
CHAPTER Scholarship Program:
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Recruited participants from among current and prospective SOE students through faculty
relations/classroom presentations, email outreach, and campus marketing campaigns.
Students who agreed to teach for two years in a high need school (as defined by the U.S. Dept.
of Education) upon graduation were eligible for scholarships.
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Worked collaboratively with University Marketing and Communications to create and oversee
publication of all marketing materials, as well as the Office of Student Financial Assistance on
eligibility and funds distribution. Member of CHAPTER management team: worked
productively with project director, SOE Dean, Teacher Preparation faculty colleagues, and
grant evaluator.
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Determined eligibility of student applicants each semester; met all grant requirements related
to student participation and awarding of scholarship funds; and, collected/processed students’
federal contracts. Maintained and analyzed data on scholarship expenditures and student
participation; reported these data to the U.S. Department of Education Program Officer.
SOE Alumni Relations:
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Conceptualized, planned, and implemented new SOE alumni initiatives: Alumni Activities
Committee, alumni social/networking receptions, and alumni newsletter.
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Worked cooperatively with SOE Dean, Associate Dean for Student Academic Services, Director
of SOE Alumni Relations, Director of SOE Advancement/Development, University Marketing
and Communication department, and alumni.
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Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL
Assistant Dean for Student Services (August 2004 – September 2005)
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Planned and implemented all activities for university-wide orientation (500+ new students).
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Mentored and assisted students in the planning of several large (1,000+ participants)
community service events. Served as Advisor to the College of Health Sciences Student Council.
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Assisted Dean of Students in judicial affairs; conducted student hearings to uphold and enforce
University policies per student handbook.
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Managed peer-tutoring program through collaboration with students, student tutors, and
faculty; required familiarity with curricula in three colleges: Medicine, Health Sciences, and
Pharmacy.
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Worked closely with student yearbook editors, college deans, faculty, staff, and vendor to
oversee the production of three College yearbooks.
Loyola University Chicago, School of Education
Held the following positions during doctoral program coursework, 2000 – 2004:
Graduate Assistant, Online M.Ed. Grant
Worked with Associate Dean for Student Services and SOE faculty members to administer an online
M.Ed. program. Grant partners: Marquette University, WI, and St. Joseph’s University, PA
Campus Manager, Loyola University Chicago School of Education, Wilmette, IL Campus
Interacted daily with faculty, administrators, staff, and students to coordinate the delivery of academic
programs and student services. Member of SOE Dean’s staff.
 Academic Affairs: Assigned classrooms for SOE faculty based on technological requirements of
course syllabi and pedagogical style of faculty members; supported faculty and students in the
use of computer technology in electronic classrooms; worked with ITS to maintain updated
technology; co-planned the School’s first independent graduation ceremony; and, served on
Dean’s Transition Task Force to relocate the School to the downtown Chicago campus.
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Student Services: Served as campus manager and on-site supervisor of all student services:
security, facilities, bookstore, dining services, and student business office; worked to ensure
the design and delivery of quality, student-centered services; event manager: reserved meeting
space, wrote contracts, secured insurance, and assisted in planning/supervising for all campus
events.
Graduate Intern, Dean of Students Office / Department of Student Life
Represented Loyola’s Dean of Students Office / Department of Student Life at the School of Education’s
Wilmette campus. Collaborated with University Ministry to enhance student diversity via student
organizations and campus-wide social, educational, and cultural events.
Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI
Intern, Office of the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (1998 – 1999)
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Worked with Vice President to design and implement programs aimed at encouraging interaction
between residential students and faculty, outside the classroom.
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
Assistant Director, Career Center (1989 – 1992)
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Designed, delivered, and promoted career planning programs and services for liberal arts
students. Developed productive relationships with faculty members to integrate a
comprehensive career development program into the educational experience.
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Advised students, conducted workshops, and organized classroom panel discussions. Required
updated knowledge of job market trends. Developed and nurtured business and community
contacts to enhance full-time and internship/part-time employment opportunities for
students.
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Created an alumni career data base through the design and administration of a liberal arts
alumni survey; utilized data base to involve alumni in a Liberal Arts Career Fair.
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Wrote and published informational handouts for Career Center, and department newsletters
for distribution to liberal arts students and faculty.
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Co-Chairperson, Student Affairs Intercultural Development Committee
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Recipient of “Outstanding Student Life Staff Award” in first year of employment.
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Cooperative Education Coordinator, Career and Employment Services (1988 – 1989)
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Recruited, selected, and prepared students for professional cooperative education positions on
three Texas campuses: Denton, Dallas, and Houston. Developed and maintained job
opportunities and positive working relationships with employers in all three regions.
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Interacted with faculty in the establishment of general criteria for placements of students in 13
academic majors.
State University of New York at Stony Brook, NY
Residence Hall Director, Division of Residence Life (1986 – 1988)
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Managed a 200-student residence hall. Primary focus was on community-building and
promoting responsibility among residents.
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Co-Chairperson, Student Affairs Convocation Committee. Member, Facilities Development
Committee, Residence Hall Director Search Committee, and Professional Staff Development
Committee.
ASSESSMENT CONSULTING
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
External Reviewer, Career Services Center (Spring 2014)
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Served as an external reviewer, along with Dr. Kevin Gaw (Sr. Director, University Career
Services, Georgia State University) for Marquette’s Career Services Center.
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Involved a full review of their self-study (based on the Council for the Advancement of
Standards in Higher Education), a two-day site visit (meetings with approximately 50
individuals, including the Provost and her team, administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni,
and corporate partners), and the production of a 65-page report synthesizing our analyses and
recommendations.
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazon, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Assessment System Consultant (March 2010)
Presentation/workshop for faculty and administration: Implementing a Successful Institution-wide
Assessment System
SCHOLARSHIP / TEACHING
Served on dissertation committees for doctoral candidates in Loyola’s School of Education; their
research focused on persistence/retention of under-represented students (2010 – 2013).
Invited panelist at NASPA Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Journal of Student Affairs Research and
Practice. Invitation based on authorship of top “full-text article downloads” in 2010 inaugural issue.
Stewart, S.C., & Williams, T.E. (2010). Preparing for Fiscal Leadership in Student Affairs: The SSAO
Voice. The Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 47, 270-286.
ELPS 527, Internship in Higher Education Seminar (graduate course). School of Education, Loyola
University Chicago.
Psychology 325: College Student Development (undergraduate course). State University of New York,
Stony Brook.
PRESENTATIONS
Breakout Session co-presenter: Assessment System Design and Implementation: Incorporating Best
Practices. LiveText Collaboration & Assessment Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. (July 2014)
Luncheon co-presenter, with Lance Tomei, Ed.D. (President and CEO, LT Consulting LLC): Purposeful
Assessment Planning. AACTE Leadership Academy, Milwaukee, WI. (June 2014)
Presentation to joint meeting of President’s Cabinet and Provost’s Council, Loyola University Chicago.
Provided update on Career Development Center’s reorganization and expansion, and associated
strategic plan to enhance services to students/alumni and placement data collection/reporting to
University stakeholders. (March 2013)
Primary conference session presenter: Implementing LiveText Unit-Wide: Planning, Preparation, and
Roll-Out. LiveText Collaboration & Assessment Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. (July 2010)
Breakout session presenter: The Feedback Loop: Designing a Data Analysis System in LiveText. LiveText
Collaboration & Assessment Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. (July 2010)
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Breakout session presenter: Implementing LiveText School-Wide: Up and Running in One Semester!
LiveText Collaboration & Assessment Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. (July 2009)
Co-Presenter (with Terry Williams, Ph.D., Higher Education Graduate Program Director) on
dissertation research: Fiscal Responsibility in Student Affairs: Envisioning a Shared Approach to
Professional Preparation. ACPA National Conference, Atlanta, Georgia. (March 2008)
Co-Presenter (with Terry Williams, Ph.D., Higher Education Graduate Program Director,) on
dissertation research: Fiscal Responsibility in Student Affairs: Envisioning a Shared Approach to
Professional Preparation. National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Region IV-East
Regional Conference, Indianapolis, IN. (November 2007)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION INVOLVEMENT
Member, NACE/National Association of Colleges and Employers (2012 – present)
Member, NASPA/Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (1986 – 2011)
Member, ACPA/ College Student Educators International (1986 – 2011)
Co-Planner, SOE Higher Education Program Alumni Reception, held at annual ACPA and NASPA
national conferences (2008, 2009 & 2010)
Member, Board of Directors, ICPA/Illinois College Personnel Association, (2003 – 2007)
Past President, ICPA/Illinois College Personnel Association (2003 – 2006)
TECHNOLOGY/SOFTWARE
Qualtrics, Class Climate, LiveText, Blackboard, Sakai, PeopleSoft, Prezi, Microsoft Office, Visio,
Adobe Acrobat Professional, and institutional software for fiscal/personnel management.
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