Terence Brennan, PhD

Experience

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  Regis University, College for Professional Studies

  Feb 2001 - Jul 2007

  • Researched, developed and launched new academic programs, courses, and support services for students. • Designed and launched undergraduate online accounting program in 46 states. • Created three-year plan for, and served as Project Manager on, initiative to increase enrollment of Hispanic students. (Won $90,000 Daniels Opportunity Grant for minority, community college students who attend Regis CPS.)• Collaborated on formation of Associates to Bachelor’s Program, allowing students from partner community colleges to transfer up to 90 credit hours. • Program Director for WIRED Jumpstart grant to fund development and launch of new Business Technology Management program. (Received $450,000 WIRED Jumpstart grant.)• Project Manager and writer on the GoLearn Proposal for Office of Personnel Management’s solicitation for online training, products and services that supported and enhanced the development of the federal work force. (Won GoLearn contract from Office of Personnel Management.)• Reviewed qualifications of faculty applicants, interviewed and hired faculty. • Resolved student complaints and grade appeals. • Served as Department Chair when Chair was on vacation or out of office for extended periods. Show less

  • Director, Program Development, Undergraduate Business Department

    Aug 2003 - Jul 2007

  • Marketing Account Executive

    Feb 2001 - Aug 2003
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  Jones International University

  Jul 2007 - Feb 2012

  Director, Student Affairs/Services

  • Hired, trained and supervised Student Affairs staff, including Career Services, Alumni Services and Disability Services for 9,000 online students and 5,000 alumni. Increased annual usage of student services' program to 40% of actively enrolled students.• Assessed and refined Student Services procedures and processes to meet growing number of requests for accommodations. Increased services provided to students approximately 20% annually.• Investigated and addressed student conduct issues; maintained accurate files of conduct proceedings and resolutions. • Communicated student conduct policies and procedures to students and staff.• Established student acquisition and retention/graduation assessment strategies; tracked and reported monthly metrics. Increased student retention and graduation rates approximately 3% and 5% annually.• Streamlined and strengthened Office of the Bookstore systems and processes to insure efficiencies and cost savings. Reduced expenses by approximately 25% annually. Developed marketing strategies to increase student usage of bookstore by approximately 15% annually.• Served as interim Assistant Registrar, August 2010 to December 2010. • Established chapter of National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Show less

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  University of the Rockies

  Mar 2012 - Feb 2015

  Director, Student Affairs

  • Provided oversight for the Office of Student Affairs, including Career Services, Alumni Services, Disability Services, scholarships, honor societies and Graduate Student Association to support 2,000 online and campus-based students and 3,000 graduates.• Coordinated Title IX investigations and hearings; collaborated on creation and delivery of Title IX and sexual misconduct training for students and staff.• Investigated and documented criminal, drug and alcohol incidents on campus.• Produced annual Clery Safety and Security Report and Biannual Drug and Alcohol Report. Designed and initiated quarterly communication campaigns to inform students about drug and alcohol prevention and campus safety.• Created and managed Campus Crisis Response plan, including formation of Crisis Response team and use of emergency alert system (Send Word Now).• Originated, revised as needed, and enforced university policies and procedures around academic integrity and behavioral code of conduct.• Led Behavioral Intervention Team in awareness and proactive intervention of issues relating to the safety, physical and mental health and well-being of its online and campus community.• Served on Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Committee, Diversity Task Force, Military Services Committee, HLC Reaffirmation Team, Policy and Implementation Committee, President’s Cabinet, Academic Governance Council, and Graduation Committee. Show less

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  Rocky Vista University

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2016

  Assistant Director, Compliance and Quality Assurance; Title IX Coordinator

  • Coordinated compliance with, and facilitated communication and training for staff and students, related to the Clery Act, Campus Safety, the Biannual Drug and Alcohol Review, ADA, HIPPA, OSHA, FERPA, Title IX, Title IV and Title III. • Managed on-going external reporting requirements from local, state, and federal government and accrediting agencies (HLC, COCA, AOA, and ACS). • Initiated and maintained all (50) state authorization applications, reporting, and continued compliance. • Investigated Title IX and sexual misconduct complaints, produced investigation report with findings and recommended resolution. Updated Title IX policies and procedures as needed. Oversee Title IX Task Force, including developing and conducting training and educational and community prevention activities. • Created and enforced standards of professional behavior for students, faculty, and staff.• Assisted in the development and implementation of campus security initiatives, including the Emergency Response Team and Behavioral Intervention Team. Collaborated on training for team members, as well as communication strategies for the campus community.• Established policies and procedures, and oversaw all related regulatory functions, for Research and Grants programs and the IRB. Member of IRB.• Member of academic accreditation/reaccreditation team. Responsibilities included: draft, consolidate, and edit team reports for submission to Commission for review. Show less

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  Concorde College

  Sept 2016 - Jul 2017

  Academic Dean

  Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated faculty and academic staff in eight academic programs (Nursing, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Administration, Radiology, Surgical Tech, Physical Therapy Assisting and Dental Hygiene), and in the Learning Resource Center and Office of the Registrar.Coordinated, completed and submitted by established deadlines accrediting and licensing reports (including new program requests) required by national and programmatic regulatory bodies.Maintained annual calendar and related website information of all compliance activities, including student and staff training; communication campaigns; and report submittals.Developed, initiated and tracked strategic initiatives to meet or exceed regulatory requirements for student retention, graduation and job placement.Resolved student and staff conflict through established protocols and policies; maintained log of all student complaints and resolution.Conducted faculty development to ensure quality of program delivery and academic management. Ensured curriculum was current with internal, accreditation and regulatory requirements and consistently followed.Represented the organization in its relationship with the community through targeted events, conferences, and meetings to promote growth and reputation. Show less

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  Rocky Mt. College of Art + Design

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2022

  Director, Accreditation and Compliance, Title IX Coordinator

  Compliance:• Led Covid-19 Task Force to meet federal and state, health and safety, regulations for return to, and maintenance of, campus operations.• Maintained compliance with external regulatory and accrediting agency regulations, including the DOE, HLC, NASAD, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), and Higher Education (CDHE).• Submitted all federal and state authorization and compliance reports.• Remained informed about, and perform analyses of, federal and state regulations, conditions and policies to ensure institutional compliance.• Identified potential current/future areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; developed and implemented corrective action plans. • Chaired Campus Safety and Security Committee, Operations Committee, Policy and Procedure Implementation Committee; member of Executive Team.Accreditation: • Acted as College’s Self-Study and Visit Coordinator for HLC and NASAD virtual and on-site re-accreditation visits (in December 2018 and April 2019), as well as CDHE (June 2020) and CIDA (October 2020).• Coordinated all visit logistics, including the preparation of correspondence, support functions for committees, and updating of institutional files.• Prepared and edited all self-study reports, new academic program applications, substantive change notices and progress reports. • Collected, organized and maintained evidence files for ongoing accreditation.Other Duties:• Provided day-to-day leadership for, and direction around, policies, practices, systems and operations related to Title IX (including investigations and training); the Behavioral Intervention Team; Drug and Alcohol Prevention programs; Campus Safety and Security reporting and the background check process (for Art Education program applicants and students.) Show less

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  Wake Technical Community College

  Nov 2022 - now

  Director, Accreditation & Compliance

  *Oversee the institution's continuous accreditation and compliance initiatives, which includes working with faculty, staff, and leadership to achieve related objectives, necessities, and tasks. * Hold primary and direct responsibility for the department's execution of the college's accreditation, accountability, compliance, and quality review and reporting processes to ensure adherence to federal, regional, state, and local agencies.* Timely submission of essential reports to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), NC-SARA, and all programmatic accreditation bodies.* Manage the operational logistics of the onsite and offsite SACSCOC 2024 reaccreditation process for the institution, encompassing seven off-campus instructional sites and the distance education program.* Ensure the preparation and submission of required state, federal, and regional reports, maintaining accuracy and punctuality.* Oversee ongoing accreditation and compliance processes by coordinating staff, documentation, deliverables, and events, including processes for reaffirmation, renewal, and updates or changes.* Create and enforce effective systems to track and guarantee compliance and the submission of all necessary accreditation and compliance documents throughout the institution.* Provide advance notification to accrediting/approval bodies of updates or changes, including Substantive Change requests, and program developments, following state, federal, and regional accreditation and approval body policies.* Work in partnership with all college sectors to ensure that planning, assessment, and evaluation procedures comply with accreditation standards.* Monitor credentials of principal administrators and faculty to confirm that all comply with accreditation and approval criteria.* Organize and oversee the department's on-site and remote staff, offering guidance to team members.*Lead institutional policy development, review and approval process. Show less