Dawn Iwamoto, Ed.D.

Experience

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  Cherokee Elementary School, Scottsdale Public Schools

  Jan 1982 - Jan 1984

  Special Education Teacher

  Special education teacher for twenty-five special education students in a resource class setting• Provided materials and resources for classroom teachers• Adapted and modified curriculum• Administered standardized tests to determine eligibility for services

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  Cal-Pacific Properties

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1989

  Co-owner/Broker

  Real Estate Management Company,• Owned and managed real estate business• Managed a significant portfolio of properties for Home Federal Bank

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  Four Peaks Elementary School

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1994

  Special Education Teacher/Compliance Coordinator

  Special education teacher for twenty-five special education and forty at-risk students within the regular class setting and resource programs• Coordinated and maintained records for the Child Study Team• Reviewed files for legal compliance• Acted as liaison between teachers and administrators• Attended staff meetings for students in out-of-district placements• Adapted and modified curriculum• Administered standardized tests to determine eligibility for services

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  Fountain Hills School District

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2000

  Director of Special Programs

  District Administrator of special programs including Special Education, American Indian Education, English as a Second Language, Title I, Title II, Title IV, Title VI, Title IX, Vocational Education, Middle and High School Alternative Education, Impact Aid, Early Childhood Education, Gifted Education, Nursing, Summer School, Medicaid Outreach, New Teacher Mentor Program, Crisis Intervention Plans, and 504 Accommodation Plans• Responsible for all fiscal management of special programs in excess of 1.5 million dollars• Responsible for evaluations, hiring, staff development, curriculum development and grant writing• Coordinated with federal, state, and community agencies in the development and implementation of new programs Show less

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  Fountain Hills Unified School District

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1994

  Summer School Director

  Summer school principal for summer activities program – 635 students - preschool through high school• Selected staff and coordinated courses for program• Managed budget for summer program

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  Northern Arizona University

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2000

  University Faculty

  • Instructor for students in Master’s Degree programs in Educational Leadership and Special Education responsible for the instruction of 5 courses

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  Fountain Hills High School

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1996

  Interim Assistant High School Principal

  • Assisted High School Principal in all areas of responsibility• Acted as administrative designee for all special education and Section 504 staffing and student discipline

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  University of Phoenix

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2011

  Associate Vice President responsible for the academic oversight of the university• Managed budgets and programmatic oversight for the School of Advanced Studies (doctoral), the College of Humanities, the College of Social Sciences, the College of Natural Sciences, and Axia (Associates)• Initiated and secured approval of 4 liberal arts degrees for the university through the Higher Learning Commission• Assisted the President and Provost in strategic initiatives and partnerships for the university • Led projects related to accreditation for the university• Led oversight of programmatic accreditation for education (NCATE), counseling (CACREP), nursing (CCNE), and business (ACBSP)• Implemented research agenda and represent UOP at national conferences Show less Dean responsible for the academic oversight of all doctoral programs in the School of Advanced Studies • Grew School of Advanced Studies from 1 to 11 doctoral programs and 200 to 8,000 doctoral students • Responsible for the review and final approval of all dissertations. Signed off on the approval of over 1,000 dissertations• Developed recruitment criteria, training materials, and evaluation processes for 800 doctoral faculty• Designed and implemented the original doctoral programs for the university• Created documentation and processes for the Higher Learning Commission resulting in approval of the first Ph.D. programs for the university• Launched and supervised the creation and dissemination of a quarterly peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Leadership Studies.• Secured programmatic approval from ACBSP for accreditation of business programs• Responsible for the refinement and continuous development of new and existing programs• Responsible for budget development and management for the School of Advanced Studies• Developed curriculum and program structure for 11 doctoral degree programs • Implemented research agenda and represent UOP at national conferences Show less University campus administrator responsible for all degree programs in education, nursing, counseling, human services, and criminal justice• Responsible for student services, policy management, and academic operations at the Phoenix Campus• Redesigned structure for the management of continuing education offerings across the state of Arizona resulting in a 100% increase in enrollment within one year• Responsible for the refinement and continuous development of non-degree course offerings in education• Responsible for all fiscal management of degree and non-degree programs• Responsible for evaluations, hiring, and staff development for the department• Coordinated with school districts in the development and implementation of new or customized programs• Developed curriculum for degree programs and non-degree courses for Central Administration Show less

  • Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  • Chair and Member, Institutional Research Board

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2010

  • Dean, School of Advanced Studies

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2008

  • Director, Center for Education, Health, and Human Services

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2002
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  Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

  Jan 2009 - now

  Accreditation Peer Reviewer

  • Hold Advanced Certificate in Peer Review (2010)• Provide consultative services within institutions of higher education as part of the peer review process• Provide comprehensive reports regarding the status of institutions of higher education in meeting the criteria set by the commission

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  The Journal of the International Association of Special Education

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2017

  Consulting Editor for Peer-Reviewed Journal

  • Review academic manuscripts submitted for evaluation prior to publication in this peer-reviewed journal• Provide extensive feedback to the editor regarding the quality of manuscripts submitted for publication in terms of academic rigor, relevancy to the profession, and the research methodology

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  University of Phoenix

  Dec 2011 - Sept 2015

  Interim Provost responsible for the academic oversight of the university’s associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral programs for 300,000 students across 80 campuses/sites• Served as chief advisor to the President on all academic matters including strategic initiatives and partnerships for the university • Served as Chief Academic Officer as a member of the President’s Cabinet along with the Chief Officers of Finance, Marketing, and Business, and Senior Vice Presidents for Accreditation and Human Resources• Supported recruitment, training and development for 28,000 faculty• Participated in governing board presentations for UOP Board and Apollo Board• Chaired all academic governance councils for the university • Led projects related to accreditation for the university including 2 self studies and comprehensive visits• Led oversight of programmatic accreditation for education (NCATE), counseling (CACREP), nursing (CCNE), and business (ACBSP)• Implemented research agenda and represent UOP at national conferences • Provided leadership and mentorship for 8 college Deans, the Associate Provost and 100+ staff• Ensured the academic integrity, quality and relevance of the curriculum and assessment within 8 colleges and schools for the university • Directed the educational technology implementation and training across 80 campuses/sites• Managed and prioritize $15 million budget and resources for Academic Affairs Show less Vice Provost responsible for supporting the Provost and President of the university• Assisted the President and Provost in strategic initiatives and partnerships for the university • Chaired all academic governance councils for the university • Led projects related to accreditation for the university including 2 self studies and comprehensive visits• Led oversight of programmatic accreditation for education (NCATE), counseling (CACREP), nursing (CCNE), and business (ACBSP)• Implemented research agenda and represent UOP at national conferences • Provided leadership and mentorship for 8 college Deans, the Associate Provost and 100+ staff• Ensured the academic integrity, quality and relevance of the curriculum and assessment within 8 colleges and schools for the university Show less

  • University Faculty

    Jan 2000 - Sept 2015

  • Interim Provost/Senior Vice President

    Dec 2000 - Nov 2013

  • Vice Provost/Senior Vice President

    Dec 2011 - Feb 2013
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  Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

  Mar 2014 - Jan 2017

  ACICS Evaluator

  • Provide consultative services within institutions of higher education as part of the evaluation process• Provide comprehensive reports regarding the status of institutions of higher education in meeting the criteria set by the council

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  Education Corporation of America

  Mar 2014 - Dec 2014

  Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer

  Spearheaded academic oversight of schools within proprietary organization, including 27 Virginia College campuses, Virginia College online, 10 Culinard locations, Ecotech Institute, New England School of Business/Finance, and 5 Golf Academy of America campuses. Served as principal advisor to chief executive officer on all academic matters and strategic initiatives covering 81 programs, 34 campuses, and 15,000 students. Launched six new programs, created strategy for curriculum development, launched first eBooks, implemented Academic Policy Council, re-designed admissions criteria for trade programs, and reorganized academic department.Created process for increasing program profitability by critically analyzing admissions criteria, pre-requisites, faculty qualifications, scheduling, materials/equipment, and program design. Reviewed and analyzed campus metrics to monitor faculty/student ratio, quality of instruction, learning outcomes, faculty qualifications, and operating budgets. Provided leadership and mentorship for corporate deans, senior vice president of compliance, senior vice president of operations, vice president of curriculum, and 40+ staff. Ensured academic integrity, quality, relevance of curriculum, and assessment for 81 programs, including allied health, business, culinary, personal care programs, trade programs, criminal justice, legal programs, and environmental science.Engaged in corporate planning with chief officers of finance, marketing, technology, human resources, strategic initiatives, and compliance to determine strategic goals, budgets, structure, and capital expenditures. Supported recruitment and development for lead personnel at 34 campuses, including presidents, academic deans, program directors, and faculty. Led oversight of programmatic accreditation through ABHES, ASHP, CAAHEP, ACF, and national accreditation through ACICS and ensured compliance of academic programs and policies in relation to Title IV and state boards. Show less

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  University of the Rockies

  Sept 2015 - Nov 2018

  President and Chief Executive Officer (Emeritus)

  Responsible for the total organization, administration, and development of the University and to the Board for all policy, program, and budget recommendations. Provide creative educational leadership for the achievement of the mission and goals of the University as adopted by the Board of Trustees. Represent the University in all relationships with governmental and external accreditation and regulatory agencies, business and industry, labor, community groups, national higher education organizations, community colleges, and public and private colleges and universities. Serve as the official channel of communication between the University, its Board of Trustees, and Bridgepoint Education. Show less