K EVIN E . J AMES, Ed.D., Harvard MDP
Email: kevinejames@hotmail.com
LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/kevinejames
CURRICULUM VITAE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Chief academic officer, higher education and business executive for higher education institutions;
professional higher education experience having served in several capacities ranging from
classroom instruction to executive administrative roles at various collegiate institutions ranging
from an Ivy League to Proprietary universities.
STRENGTHS/ HIGHER EDUCATION MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
→ Managed multi-million dollar budgets
→ Staff Training & Leadership
→ Behavior Modification
→ Professor, Public Speaker/ Lecturer
→ Change Management
→ Profit & Loss Experience
→ Adult Education/ Andragogy/ Policy
→ Supervised up to 35+ staff members/faculty
→ Strategic Planning & Execution
→ Enrollment Management & Admissions
→ Marketing/ Business Development
→ Delivering Top-Rated Customer Service
SKILLS
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Superior Customer Service; ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with
staff.
Effective problem-solver and decision maker; ability to motivate and encourage others to
contribute to a team effort; effective oral and written communication skills; exceptionally
autonomous, persistent and competitive.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills; adaptable to new concepts and
responsibilities.
Proficient in handling diverse tasks simultaneously.
A detail-oriented, efficient, organized professional with working knowledge of varied
systems; possess strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Certified Distance Learning Instructor- Blackboard, WebCT, eCollege, ClassLive Pro,
Elluminate.
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Express, Microsoft Windows XP and
Microsoft Office.
EDUCATION
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (Ed.D.)
HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP
THE FISCHLER SCHOOL OF EDUCATON AND HUMAN SERVICES, NCATE ACCREDITED
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
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Dissertation: Phenomenological Case Study of the Impact of Historically Black College Marching Bands
Major Professor and Chair: Dr. G. Jeremiah Ryan, President of Bergen Community College
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.)
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, AACSB ACCREDITED
TROY STATE UNIVERSITY, TROY, ALABAMA
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.)
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
MINOR: SOCIAL SCIENCES
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY, ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
18 GRADUATE HOURS COMPLETED
K-12 EDUCATION
ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY, ALBANY, GEORGIA
HIGHER EDUCATION MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
INSTITUTES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS
DISSERTATION CHAIR & COMMITTEE TRAINING
NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY, PRESCOTT ARIZONA
FMD 5126: DISSERTATION MANAGEMENT
INNER STRENGTHS OF SUCCESSFUL LEADERS
HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
PROGRAMS IN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS
EMPLOYMENT
Associate Executive Director for Professional and Continuing Studies
Adjunct Professor, School of Business
Claflin University
Columbia/Orangeburg, South Carolina
July 2014- Present
Claflin University, founded in 1869, is a progressive, independent, liberal arts, co-educational historically
Black institution that is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Claflin was selected as a Best Value
Top Private College nationally, along with being a Top Tier College regarding graduation rates and
selected as the Top HBCU for alumni giving.
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Primarily responsible for delivering quality education by managing academic resources at
the Fort Jackson, South Carolina site.
Primary responsible for marketing degree and certificate programs of study to businesses,
agencies, two-year colleges, nonprofit organizations, community groups and other
entities with the goal of increasing enrollment and developing brand awareness of the
institution.
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Responsible for the development, budgeting, implementation, operation, evaluation, and
supervision of on-ground and online degree and certificate programs of study.
Responsible for curriculum development and creation of new programs to meet the
Continuing and Professional Education needs of nontraditional students while continuing
to strengthen current partnerships, develop new partnerships in the field of business, law
enforcement, health care, and judicial systems with a focus on building workforce
development needs and 21st century skills.
Utilize various databases and other technology that focuses on student enrollment,
retention, online learning, student proficiency, outcomes, and persistence to drive
decision making and continuous improvement.
Teach business courses; develop and maintain on-line instructional support.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Kevin James Unlimited Education Group, LLC
2009- Present
Overview:
 Kevin James Unlimited Education Group assists students and families with education
decision-making and provides education counseling and admission services; additionally
specialize in development of a compelling resume or curriculum vitae that is
comprehensive with pertinent achievements, skills, experience, and keywords to get
clients the job interview.
PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE, TEACHING, RESEARCH POSITIONS
Dean of Academic Affairs
ITT Technical Institute
Columbia, South Carolina
December 2013- July 2014
ITT Technical Institute is a leading provider of technology-oriented postsecondary degree programs
located in 39 states with a national enrollment of 60,000+ students.
*Accreditation Experience with Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
(ACICS)--Accreditation Reaffirmed via Periodic Review.
*Excellent audit score for Academics, spring 2014.
→ Responsibilities: This highly executive management position serves as the chief academic
officer at an assigned campus and is responsible for its academic quality; promotes the mission by
providing effective academic leadership and oversight of all academic operations, instruction,
assessment, faculty training and professional development, as well as library services—supervise
Associate Dean, School Chairs, and 30+ faculty/staff.
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Primarily responsible for delivering quality education by managing academic resources,
ensuring proper instruction, assessment and delivery of curriculum materials, managing
the learning environment, and facilitating the use of the institution’s learning methods
and materials.
Provides leadership, direction, motivation and supervision of direct reports, establishes
performance expectations, monitors performance (including conducting classroom
observations), analyzes key performance indicators, provides coaching and feedback,
evaluates performance and recommends corrective actions.
Responsible for leading the campus leadership team including the Associate Dean,
Associate Dean of General Studies, Chairs and Program Chairs; creates academic goals
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and objectives for the Institutional Effectiveness Plan and directs department staff in the
achievement of these goals and objectives.
Ensures the department’s compliance with policies and procedures, ethical practices,
government agencies’ guidelines and accrediting organizations’ criteria; stays abreast of
changes in law, regulations and policies and procedures; provides proper and timely
documentation to support regulatory compliance and provides training, guidance and
direction to ensure understanding and compliance within department staff.
Delivers quality student services that promote academic success by planning and
managing student orientations, overseeing academic advising, and managing academic
support services such as tutoring and remediation programs; directs and evaluates the
achievement of student performance objectives; performs attrition analysis and manages
the campuses’ retention program.
Responsible for development and implementation of retention strategies and initiatives,
overseeing the campuses’ re-entry program, attending campus events, and involvement in
community and professional organizations and events.
Board of Directors, Chair of Scholarship Committee
Girls Incorporated
Columbus, Georgia
November 2010- November 2013
The Board of Directors of Girls Incorporated of Columbus and Russell County is comprised of individuals
from numerous walks of life, each with the desire to see girls of all ages develop to be Strong, Smart and
Bold.
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Set long-range plans for the organization, spearheaded fundraising efforts and advocated
on behalf of the organization with local officials and the greater community.
Dean of Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officer (Promoted)
Strayer University
Columbus, Georgia
2009- 2013
Strayer University is a graduate degree awarding institution with a national enrollment of 57,000 students.
*Accreditation Experience with Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)-Accreditation Reaffirmed via Periodic Review in 2012.
*Specialized Accreditation: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
2011- 2013. Accreditation granted in 2013.
→ Responsibilities: This highly administrative management position serves as the chief academic
officer and Designated School Official (DSO) at an assigned campus and is responsible for its
academic quality; responsible for hiring and start-up of academic affairs for a new campus. The
Campus Dean works to maintain an academic atmosphere conducive to both staffing and
learning. The Dean is responsible for ensuring and assessing student learning, improving
graduation rates, timely scheduling and staffing of courses every quarter, resolving faculty and
student concerns, and teaching.
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Assured compliance with academic policies, procedures, and high standards for
accrediting agencies.
Audited course syllabi for faculty, reviewed course learning assessment tools, and
ensured quality instruction through observations.
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Recruited, hired, assigned and mentored faculty, ensured their successful completion of
teaching demonstrations, new faculty orientation, and instructor certification processes.
Conducted, reviewed, and discussed student evaluation poll data to improve teaching and
other aspects of performance.
Compiled and reported student and program data and other activity updates to Vice
President.
Conducted unofficial transcript evaluations to determine prerequisite requirements and
optimal course sequencing.
Conducted departmental initiatives and projects that would increase the level of
effectiveness and efficiency of academic systems and support while aiming to achieve
increased retention, persistence, and graduation rates.
Taught undergraduate and graduate courses and participated in annual graduation
ceremonies.
Professor, Faculty Member
Strayer University Online
Strayer School of Education
Strayer School of Business
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Taught courses using Blackboard, WebCT, eCollege, ClassLive Pro, Elluminate platform
and held office hours.
Developed and maintained on-line instructional support.
Associate Dean/ Professor (Promoted)
Strayer University
Huntsville, Alabama
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Assisted with the implementation of the Strayer University– Verizon Wireless Cohort
Program. (A program which places Strayer University in each Verizon Wireless call
center which housed up to 2000 employees. This program was designed to offer all of
the academic conveniences of a college campus at each call center.)
Supervised and maintained the academic atmosphere at Verizon Call-Center Campus.
Taught undergraduate and graduate courses and participated in annual graduation
ceremonies.
Recruited, hired, assigned and mentored faculty; ensured their successful completion of
teaching demonstrations, new faculty orientation, and instructor certification processes.
Professor, Full-time Faculty Member, School of Business, School of Education
Strayer University
Columbia, South Carolina
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Taught four college courses and held office hours.
Developed and maintained instructional support.
HONORS/ ACHIEVEMENTS AT STRAYER UNIVERSITY
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95% continuation rate for eligible students for summer 2009 Quarter.
Surpassed Total Campus Recruitment and Retention Goal Budget--- 105% (summer
2009).
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Selected by Vice President for Regional Academics Operations and Regional Dean of
Onsite Programs to participate in High Potential Employee Program (HPE) to be
promoted to Dean at Strayer University (Completed December, 2009).
Completed Faculty Online Instructor Training, fall 2009.
105% continuation rate for fall 2009 Quarter.
Surpassed Total Campus Recruitment and Retention Goal Budget--- 105% (fall 2009).
Campus featured in The Huntsville Times Newspaper.
Promoted to Associate Dean.
Promoted to Campus Dean/ Campus Chief Academic Officer.
Selected by Vice Provost of Faculty and Director of Special Projects in service to
university project- participated in the spring 2010 Strayer University Student Intervention
Request (SIR) Program.
Regularly received outstanding/ highly effective ratings on teaching and performance
evaluations completed by students.
Selected by Dean of New Campus Openings in service to university project- Advisory
Board to recreate the New Employee Orientation Manual (Spring 2011).
Selected to represent Strayer University in the Georgia Higher Education Alliance
(2011).
Selected by Senior Vice Provost and Regional Academic Dean to participate in Strayer
University’s Talent Panel to interview, select and hire new Full-time Faculty and Campus
Deans.
Selected by Regional Academic Dean and Director of Academic Leadership
Development to participate in Strayer University’s Campus Leadership Program panel to
instruct new Campus Deans how to hire the best faculty.
Awarded New Campus of the Year- Runner-up (2011).
Awarded Region of the Year (2011).
Received a satisfactory audit rating- Academic department.
Advisor, Golden Key International Honour Society, Strayer University Chapter (20112013).
Awarded Region of the Year (2012).
Campus Awarded Perfect Commendable Audit score (2012).
Received Highly Effective evaluation rating from Senior Vice Provost (2012).
Received 4.8/5 evaluation rating from employees (2012).
110% student continuation rate for fall 2012 quarter
Runner-up for Campus of the quarter for fall 2012 (out of 25 Southeast Region
Campuses).
Selected to serve on the Regional Blackboard Assessment Team to represent the
Southeast Region. (2013).
Professor for Ph.D. / Ed.D. Programs
School of Education
Northcentral University
Prescott Valley, Arizona
Northcentral University, located in Prescott Arizona, is an accredited proprietary university of 9,000
students that provides graduate and undergraduate degree programs in business and technology
management, education, and psychology.
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Taught courses using online technologies and held office hours.
Developed and maintained on-line instructional support.
Developed courses and revision as needed.
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Oversaw and served on Ph.D. and Ed.D. Dissertation Committees in the School of
Education.
Manager
University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UPenn, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the nation’s first university. It is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy
League University with an endowment of $6.23 billion.
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Under the leadership of the Vice Dean, worked with Penn GSE faculty and international
scholars to develop research projects in education.
Supervised UPenn/ East China Normal University Joint Doctoral Program.
Responsible for all document production for the GSE-International Programs, including
proposals, reports and communications.
Worked closely with the Vice Dean in the development of new programs, and assisted in
her role as Special Advisor to the President.
Director of Student Support Services (SSS) and TRIO Programs
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, South Carolina
OC Tech, located in Orangeburg, South Carolina is an associate degree-awarding two-year public
institution with an enrollment of 3,300 students.
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Under the leadership of the Vice President for Student Affairs, managed and evaluated
the department for SSS.
Responsible for academic support, career development, counseling, two-four year college
transfer, tutoring, and mentoring.
Chair of the Orangeburg-Calhoun college retention team: Responsible for increasing
counseling, tutorial, academic support for first generation, low income, and students with
disabilities.
Designed and developed policies and wrote student support grants and performance
reports for submission to U.S Department of Education.
Responsible for a budget of $500,000 and supervision of 16 staff.
Admission Representative
University of Phoenix
Louisville, Kentucky
University of Phoenix is the nation's largest private university, offering undergraduate and graduate
degree programs at more than 200 locations, as well as online in most countries around the world.
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Responsible for advising undergraduate and graduate students regarding admissions,
degree completion requirements, and financial aid.
Enrolled students for the university’s graduate, undergraduate and associate degree
programs.
Recruitment Coordinator
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, South Carolina
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Midlands Technical College is located in Columbia, South Carolina and is an associate degree-awarding
two-year public institution with an enrollment of 30,000+ students.
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Provided and implemented a comprehensive recruiting and marketing plans targeted
toward high school students, parents, guidance counselors, high school administrators,
local employers, and community organizations.
Developed recruitment, marketing, and educational campaign for referral sources to
enhance enrollment in low enrollment program areas.
Requested as speaker at various events.
Alternative After- School Program Manager
Richland School District One
Southeast Middle Alternative School
Hopkins, South Carolina
Southeast Middle School is located in Hopkins, South Carolina (Public K-12 Education)
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Prepared and coordinated educational programs for students who had been expelled from
school.
Supervised 8 instructors, assigned teaching activities, executed payroll, and was
responsible for a budget of $100,000.
Consulted with hearing officers and made recommendations for behavioral intervention
plans.
Developed and implemented individual counseling sessions to assist in resolving conflict.
Provided parent education, behavior management skills/techniques, communication skills
and access to community resources to support the student and family.
Academic Instructor
Turner Job Corporation
Albany, Georgia
Residential Private K-12 Education/Vocational Training program for 1200 students in Albany, Georgia
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Prepared and taught lessons geared to the needs of students so that they would obtain a
High School Diploma or a General Education Development Diploma (GED) ages 16-24.
Taught math, science, social studies, language arts, and writing, job preparation, and
interviewing skills.
Provided motivational and individualized counseling to students with special needs to
address emotional, behavioral, social, cultural and educational needs of students.
Assisted in program evaluations and needs assessments.
SCHOLARLY RESEARCH INTERESTS
Areas of research interest include, but are not limited to:
Educational leadership and Executive management for higher education
Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
Andragogy (Adult Learning)/ Distance Learning
Business management, leadership, and organizational effectiveness
At-risk youth in urban communities
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Cultural anthropology
Proprietary Institutions
COURSES TAUGHT
Strayer University
MKT 100– Principles of Marketing (Undergraduate)
BUS 100– Introduction to Business (Undergraduate)
BUS 107– Fundamentals of eBusiness (Undergraduate)
BUS 290– Business Ethics (Undergraduate)
BUS 302– Principles of Management (Undergraduate)
BUS 322– Principles of Organization Behavior (Undergraduate)
BUS 508– Business Enterprise (MBA, Graduate)
BUS 515– Operations Management (MBA, Graduate)
BUS 520– Leadership & Organizational Behavior (MBA, Graduate)
BUS 521– Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MBA, Graduate)
BUS 530– Strategic Human Resource Management (MBA, Graduate)
EDU 550– Curriculum Design and Development (M.Ed., Graduate)
EDU 542– Integrating Technology into Education (M.Ed., Graduate)
Northcentral University
LHE 7004– Organization and Governance of Higher Education (Ph.D., Ed.D. Graduate)
LHE 7005– Legal Issues in Higher Education (Ph.D., Ed.D. Graduate)
LHE 7007– Strategic Enrollment Leadership (Ph.D., Ed.D. Graduate)
LHE 7011– Foundations of Higher Education Leadership (Ph.D., Ed.D. Graduate)
LHE 7012– Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (Ph.D., Ed.D. Graduate)
LHE 7014– Introduction to the Community College (Ph.D., Ed.D. Graduate)
DOCTORAL DISSERTATION COMMITTEES
Jennifer Anderson, Northcentral University, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) “A Mixed Methods
Study to Effectively Build a Culture of Assessment and the Impact Electronic Assessment has on
Faculty Participation,” 2010.
Melvin Hawkins, Northcentral University, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) “Community College
Leadership: Exploring the Experiences of African American Presidents, 2011.
COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS/ ASSOCIATIONS
1997– Present
1998– Present
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Incorporated (
Prince Hall Masonic Fraternity- 32º
2000– Present
2005– Present
2005– Present
2007– Present
2009– Present
2011– Present
2011– Present
2011– 2013
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated
American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA)
100 Black Men of America
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education (
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
#1 Stunnas Motorsports Club 501 (c) (3)
Golden Key International Honour Society, Strayer University Chapter Advisor
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BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
2008– 2012
2011– 2013
2013- Present
Board of Directors, Creative Foundations Inc., Fort Valley, Georgia
Board of Directors, Girls Inc. of Columbus, Georgia, Phenix and Russell
Counties- Chair of Scholarship Committee
National Board, #1 Stunnas Motorsports Club 501 (c) (3)
PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH (Selected)
Book Chapters/ Essays (+ = invited)
Peer Reviewed Publication (±)
Kevin E. James, “Phenomenological Case Study of the Impact of Historically Black College
Marching Bands” (Ed.D. Dissertation, Nova Southeastern University, 2008).
+Marybeth Gasman, Kevin E. James “During an Economic Downturn, Why Suggest Closing the
Public Black Colleges?” Diverse Issues in Higher Education (December 5, 2008).
+ ± Davido Dupree, Marybeth Gasman, Kevin E. James, and Margaret Beale Spencer, “Identity,
Identification and Socialization: Preparation and Retention of African American Males in
Institutions of Higher Education,” In Henry Frierson, Willie Pearson, and James Wyche (Eds.).
Black American Males in Higher Education: Research, Programs and Academe. (New York:
Emerald Publishers, 2009).
Kevin E. James, “Study finds that HBCU Marching Bands Affect Institutional Effectiveness” The
Podium (Spring 2010).
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (Selected)
Kevin E. James (2004, February). Learning Styles of our Youth, Region III Academic
Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.
Kevin E. James (2006, February). Landing that Job. Speaker, Fourth Annual Future Focus Career
Quest, Heyward Career Center, Columbia, South Carolina.
Kevin E. James (2006, March). “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now.” Project Gang Out Address, Project
Gang Out, Columbia, South Carolina.
Kevin E. James (2006, 2007 May). Strive for the Highest. Commencement Ceremony Address,
Heyward Career Technology, Columbia, South Carolina.
Kevin E. James (2014 May). Eating While Dreaming. Speaker, Academic Honors Award
Ceremony, CA Johnson High School, Columbia, South Carolina.
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