Nicholas Urquhart, Ed.D.

Experience

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  Springfield College

  Aug 2003 - May 2005

  Graduate Math Associate

  Co-taught Pre-Calculus, Introduction to Calculus, Calculus I, and Calculus II classes, implemented biweekly study sessions, and held test reviews

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  Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

  Aug 2008 - now

  Serve as a leader and strategic planner to cultivate student achievement, engagement, retention, graduation, and career developmentProvide leadership to the teams in Academic Support (Academic Support Counselors, the Testing Center, and the Tutoring Center), Accommodations & Disability Services, the Career Center, and the Counseling CenterSupport student success through developing innovative strategies for student academic progression, academic coaching, and career developmentFoster effective collaborative partnerships with faculty, staff, students, academic/student/business departments, and senior administrators to provide a seamless, holistic academic environment that fosters intentional and meaningful academic successAdministration over student mental health services for the campus and site locationsRepresent the college on several University System Advisory Groups, including Advising, Learning Support, Mental Health, Workforce Development, and Complete College GeorgiaOversee and manage the student emergency withdrawal processChairs the CARE Team, a committee that provides outreach and resources to students experiencing hardshipsChair student academic standing appealsBudgetary oversight for all departments under Student SuccessAssist with writing college-wide accreditation standards (e.g., SACSCOC)Ability to use data-driven decision-making for my unit to contribute positively to the College’s strategic plan, goals, and key performance indicatorsExperience with writing grants and serving as the principal investigator (PI)Maintain working knowledge of FERPA, ADA & Section 504, HIPAA, and Title IXProvide strategic direction to Career Services; develop partnerships with schools, employers, and other stakeholders to enhance career readiness and employment outcomes of all studentsAnalyze and evaluate academic support programs and retention/completion dataProject student retention/completion data for use in strategic decision-making Show less Provided leadership to Academic Support, a department consisting of the Academic Support Counselors, Accommodation & Disability Services, the Career Center, the Counseling Center, the Testing Center, and the Tutoring CenterSupervised and led a team of 12+ full-time staff members and 30+ student workersPlanned and oversaw the registration of all incoming new students each termLed academic advising to include support for students and guidance & training for facultyCollaborate with schools and departments on retention efforts to include advising and registration of current studentsSupported and guided team efforts in working with students on academic probationSupervised Accommodation & Disability Services for students with physical/learning disabilitiesProvided guidance and oversight to the Tutoring Center, which offers in-person and virtual peer tutoring in most subjectsManaged the Testing Center, which provides placement exams, GACE, HESI, ACT-Residual, CLEP, proctoring services, etc.Represented Academic Support on multiple campus committees, including Strategic Enrollment Planning, Curriculum Committee, Faculty Senate, Institutional Effectiveness, Student Grievance AppealsManaged multiple budgets that total over $800,000 annuallyCollected, analyzed, reported, and maintained department-level data annually Show less Responsibility for the coordination of New Student Orientation, Transfer Student Orientation, Advisor Training, and Academic Intervention Classes Helped students succeed at ABAC from enrollment to graduation or transfer by providing services and guidance in all areas of the academic process Developed programs and events within the community and campus to increase enrollment and retention at the college Explained impact of academic progress on financial aidAssisted faculty and other units as needed with registration, graduation issues, pre-requisites, learning support, withdrawals, and academic standing updates Counseled students individually and in group settings regarding grades, GPA, degree options, academic progress, dropping/adding classes, major changes, internships, extra-curricular activities, on-campus employment, scholarships, and standards of academic progress Served as an online advisor for eCore Show less

  • Assistant Vice President for Student Success

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Director, Academic Support

    Apr 2011 - Aug 2023

  • Lead Academic Support Counselor

    Aug 2009 - Apr 2011

  • Adjunct Instructor

    Aug 2008 - Dec 2009