NEIL B. GERARD
2131 KELLY AVENUE
UPLAND, CA 91784
EDUCATION:
Queens College, C.U.N.Y. -Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
College Memorial Center Council Service Award
Adelphi University -Master of Business Administration emphasis in Management,
received with High Honors
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Senior Project Manager
September 2011 - present
Pomona College
Claremont, CA 91711
Assist the College in expanding the Emergency Preparation capacity and services. Develop
programs that are NIMS and CIMS compliant and involve students, faculty and staff in Community
Care needed following a major incident. Increase revenue and activity for Bridges Auditorium with
events, rentals, and programs.
Associate Dean of Students
Director, Smith Campus Center and Student Programs
Director, Bridges Auditorium
Pomona College
Claremont, CA 91711
January 1993 – June 2011
Responsible for campus center planning and construction project (54,000 asf-$18m) and a $9.7m
renovation. With a full time staff of nine and two graduate assistants, provide for co-curricular
education for campus community: campus activities including a weekly late-night substance free
activities program , FM radio station, cable-access television station, campus vending, student mail
services, safe escort service, food service and student store, yearbook, Halona retreat center, escort
program, and student discipline. Advise student government and oversee accounting system for all
clubs and organizations and student government with annual receipts in excess of $2 m. Serve as
on-call dean and Senior Administrator On-Call.
Executive Director, Associated
December 1977 - December 1992
Students, Inc.
Director, University Union
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA 91768
Served as the chief fiscal officer for the Associated Students, Inc. managing $4 million annually,
insuring legal compliance and fiscal viability. Handle accounting for NCAA Division II Athletic
program. Responsible for investment portfolio and insurance. Supervised two facilities totaling
70,000 square feet including Children’s Center, recreation, crafts, gallery, food services,
conferencing, hair salon, automated teller machines, and travel agency. Supervise full-time staff of
fifteen. Experience includes renovation and construction of Student Union addition and Child Care
Center.
Associate Director
Ruth S. Harley University Center
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY 11530
January 1973 - December 1977
Responsible for operation of 70,000 square foot facility including Rathskeller, Information Desk,
Games Room, conference management, liquor service, and maintenance. Staff included eight full
time. Also responsible for campus-wide vending. Assisted in negotiations for lease-operated food
service and bookstore. Elected Presiding Officer of the University Appeals Board.
Assistant Director
Ruth S. Harley University Center
Adelphi University
September 1970 - January 1973
Served as Advisor and resource person for all campus activities. Advised Student Activities Board
responsible for concerts, lectures, films, coffee houses. Opened and operated Ice Cream
Emporium, Sweet Shop, and Faculty Club.
Director of Student Activities
September 1968 - August 1970
State University of New York Agricultural and Technical
College at Alfred
Responsible for all co-curricular activities at satellite campus including social, cultural and
recreational programs. Planned and supervised construction of Student Activities Center. Served
concurrently as Head Resident.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND HONORS:
• Graduate, ACUI Indiana Professional Development Seminar
• Who's Who in the West
• Educator of the Year – Adelphi University
• Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities
• ACUI Butts Whiting Award Recipient
• Don and Noel Hinde Outstanding Staff Award Recipient
PUBLICATIONS: (partial listing)
"The Union Staff Member as a Personal/Social Counselor" 1970
Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Association of
College Unions-International, Section 4, page 2.
"Who's Responsible When Students Mix Alcohol and Campus
Activities?" The Bulletin of the Association of College
Union - International June, 1982, Volume L, No. 3.
Reprinted by the Journal of College Law Enforcement.
"How Cal Poly Saved 50% in Utilities, with No Decrease in
Light" College Services Administration Journal of the
National Association of College Auxiliary Services, January 1982.
The Role Statement of the College Union – Association of College Unions
approved by vote of the membership May 1997
International,
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Association of College Unions – International
President
Chair, Resolutions Committee, College Bowl Committee
Regional Representative, Region 15
Chair, Role Statement Revision Committee
United States Soccer Federation
Auxiliary Organization Association - Executive Committee
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
CONSULTING PROJECTS:
• University of the Pacific (Associated Students structure and funding)
• Sonoma State University (student union operations and facilities)
• California Polytechnic University – San Luis Obispo (child care and student union operations)
• California State University, Bakersfield (student union construction)
• California State University, Dominguez Hills (student union governance)
• California State University, Sacramento (student union operations and governance)
• California State University, Northridge (satellite student union operations)
• Mankato State University, MN (union operations, staffing, programs
• Carleton College, MN (union operations, staffing)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Community Friends of International Students – Past President
• Hillel of the Claremont Colleges – President, Campus Council
• Temple Beth Israel – Pomona, CA – over 20 years of commitment including serving in 3 Vice
Presidential positions and President
• San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys Federation – Board member, chair Personnel Committee
• American Youth Soccer Organization – 35 years – Referee (National 1), Area Referee
Administrator, Chief Instructor
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) – Trainer and section leader
INTERESTS:
Soccer, Golf, Theater, Gourmet Cooking
PERSONAL: Height: 5"11" Weight: 168 Marital Status: Married,
two grown children, grandfather of four; Health: Excellent