Dr. Cynthia Pascal

Experience

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  The Art Institute of Houston

  Apr 2006 - Apr 2009

  Academic Advisor and Transcript Evaluator

  Design, implement, manage, and evaluate student support activities for proprietary college. Plan and implement communication strategy to keep students informed of policies and available resources. Use variety of communication tools (email, phone, chat, Blackboard, blog, newsletter, etc.) to reach students. Develop and implement early alert program and work with faculty to identify struggling students and provide direct support. Work with student services team to carry out variety of student support projects and initiatives, such as online student activities. Show less

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  The Art Institute of Washington

  Apr 2009 - Apr 2011

  Lead Academic Advisor

  Design, implement, manage, and evaluate student support activities for large proprietary college. Plan and implement communication strategy to keep students informed of policies and available resources. Use variety of communication tools (email, phone, chat, Blackboard, blog, newsletter, etc.) to reach students. Develop and implement early alert program and work with faculty to identify struggling students and provide direct support. Work with student services team to carry out variety of student support projects and initiatives, such as online student activities. Show less

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  Northern Virginia Community College

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2016

  Coordinator of Academic Advising and Retention

  The mission of the Coordinator of Academic Advising and Retention is to serve as a resource for faculty, staff, and students at Northern Virginia Community College's Extended Learning Institute. Charged with successfully assisting their campus Dean of Students, the Coordinator designs and implements cutting-edge counseling and professional development programs. In addition to these responsibilities, the Coordinator of Counseling provides positive leadership to help staff maintain an enthusiastic and collaborative work environment. The Coordinator of Counseling will assist their Dean of Students with leading staff in developing innovative ideas, implementing new work processes, and moving toward shared goals and learning outcomes for the unit, while using data to improve daily practice. The Coordinator will routinely assess all aspects of counseling services and their impact on student success, report to supervisors, and use findings to improve services. The Coordinator will continuously contribute to college-wide student services’ leadership activities and committees. Show less

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  Northern Virginia Community College Online Learning

  Apr 2016 - Feb 2022

  Director of Student Services

  Oversight and coordination of comprehensive student services and cutting-edge virtual learning resources for a community of 27,000 online students at the number one Digital Community College (2014). Developed and implemented modern student support programs, harnessing innovative technologies to enhance the virtual classroom experience, ensuring seamless access to virtual services like academic coaching and mental health support, fostering a vibrant online community through a Virtual Student Union, collaborating closely with faculty and stakeholders, and continuously improving the overall student experience in a fully digital learning environment. Show less

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  Northern Virginia Community College

  Apr 2022 - now

  Associate Vice President of eLearning

  Primary academic and administrative officer for the online division. Responsible for 45+ staff and over 600 faculty teaching over 29,000 online students annually. Experience in expanding distance learning programs, accreditation, budget, staff supervision, strategic planning, assessment, quality assurance, faculty development, staff development, project management, partnerships, curriculum, remote services, and student services.