Roddrick D. Jones, Ph.D.

Experience

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  Delgado Community College

  Jul 1996 - Jun 1999

  Assistant Registrar

  • Evaluate all credits, using the SCT's SIS "on course" and "degree audit" screens and advising all potential graduates• Managed student residency status and supervise the equivalency process of transfer credit• Supervise college-wide staff at graduation ceremonies• College-wide student services liason

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  Morehouse School of Medicine

  Jul 1999 - Aug 2001

  Registrar

  • Provide a central and consistent registration operation, ensuring intergrity of the institution’s academic and student record keeping; develop systems that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of registration services; interpret registration management practices to students, faculty, parents and other constituencies• Develop policies and practices for registration management; monitor developments in techology and maintain technological systems to support registration and record keeping functions; assume leadership in the development, implementation and supervision of student information systems campus-wide; provide training and service to other administrative users of the system• Coordinate dissemination of information on courses offered and procedures students are required to follow in order to obtain grade transcripts• Certify degrees, eligibility for honors, advanced standing for hospital staff privileges and state licensure application Show less

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  Dillard University

  Sept 2001 - Dec 2005

  Director of Enrollment Programming

  • Coordinate and carry out effective planning, execution and evaluation of all phases of the Parent Alumni & Admissions Network.• Coordinate all major recruiting initiatives (i.e. Freshman Orientation, Open House, Summer Send-Offs and Dimensions programs)• Developed a plan which enhanced faculty, staff, students, and alumni involvement in the recruitment process.

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  Clark Atlanta University

  Jan 2006 - Oct 2006

  Associate Registrar

  • Manage institutional policies in accordance to FERPA guidelines• Assist in the preparation of the schedule of classes for each semester /term; circulate forms and information regarding the process; and code registrants as appropriate for supplemental reporting.• Supervise employees with task that include grade reporting, degree certifications, athletic certifications and verifications, transfer credit evaluations, transcripts, Banner SIS/Web for Student applications, records, reception area and other related ares• Develop office goals and objectives, lead regular staff meetings, review Banner SIS access and training Show less

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  Xavier University of Louisiana

  Dec 2006 - Oct 2007

  Assistant Registrar

  • Assist in planning, organizing and managing registration• Develop and manage processes to appropriately evaluate potential graduates records.• Update Curriculum & Advising module in Banner SIS• Provide academic and student data to IAD for national reporting

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  University of Holy Cross

  Oct 2007 - Jun 2011

  • Identify, collate, and analyze data on file and/or being generated to identify trends significant for program planning.• Assure that the results of the studies and analyses are communicated to the appropriate constituents of the College.• Assure consistency of data in reports emanating from the College and provide a central source of these data. • Ensure overall reporting responsibility and data accountability of the College and prepare data to aid in College-wide decision making.• Coordinate and facilitate College-wide institutional research and assessment.• Work collaboratively with instructional divisions and faculty to design and conduct educational research designed to improve teaching and learning in the classroom, and disseminate results.• Respond to external requests for information surveys and/or questionnaires (i.e. IPEDS; CIC; Carnegie Foundation; U.S. News and World Reports; Peterson’s; CIC; SACS; LA Capitation Reports; etc).• Serve as a consultant/advisor to academic/administrative units in developing workable Institutional Effectiveness plans, and interpreting resultant data. • Coordinate institutional assessment activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting. Show less • Provide enrollment information for the Commission on Colleges, IPEDS, The Carnegie Foundation, U.S News and World Report, LA Capitation, and the Office of Institutional Advancement. • Co-Chair, Institutional Effectiveness Presidential Taskforce: provide leadership and development of an ongoing, comprehensive system of assessment, planning and evaluation to support the College’s mission and strategic initiatives.• Committee Chair/Membership: Academic and Curriculum Council, Retention, Orientation/Registration, Academic Calendar, Commencement and Honors Convocation • Provide necessary inputs for accreditation by various national and state offices. Show less

  • Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research

    Jul 2009 - Jun 2011

  • College Registrar

    Oct 2007 - Jun 2009
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  University of Phoenix

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Faculty
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  Southern University at New Orleans

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Faculty/Coordinator of Enhancement Studies

  Instruct students in verbal and written comprehension skills. Build students analytical and formulation knowledge. Cover topics in writing, grammar, vocabulary, and sentence development.Coordinate the Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment program with SUSLA/SUNO connect program.

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  Texas Southern University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

  Jul 2012 - Dec 2017

  Director of Assessment, Planning & Evaluation

  College-wide curricula and programmatic assessment. Provide leadership in collaboration with faculty, staff and students re implementation of improvement initiatives which support and enhance institutional performance, student learning, strategic planning and accreditation.• Faculty Meeting Strategic Plan/Planning; Presentations• Faculty Retreat Strategic Plan/Assessment Presentations• Dean’s Executive Council Strategic Planning Presentations• College-Wide Assessment and Effectiveness Plans (AACP Annual Meeting Presenter 2013)• College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Certificate of Teaching for Health Professions Program – Director (2014 - )• National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) – TSU Center for Biomedical and Health Research Excellence (CBHERE) Grant – Program Evaluator - (2014 - ) • Developing Instructional Assessment in Pharmacy & Health Sciences Education: An Evidence-Based Approach to Professional Development – American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Co-Presenter – (2015) Show less

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  RDJones Consulting

  Jan 2016 - now

  CEO
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  Tulane University

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2021

  Assessment & Accreditation Coor., Adjunct Professor, Teacher Preparation & Certification Program
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  Hinds Community College

  Oct 2021 - Feb 2023

  Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness
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  Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

  Mar 2023 - Jul 2023

  Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness

  Serves in the Division of Strategic Planning, Analysis and Institutional Effectiveness as a liaison with all university divisions to ensure day-to-day operations of institutional effectiveness are handled appropriately. Responsible for reports that assist campus leadership in the formulation of issues, analysis of trends, and understanding of outcomes as well as contribute to the strategic planning, evaluation, and development of institutional policy; and responsible for monitoring institutional effectiveness and improvement including supporting regional and professional accreditation and data analysis including systematic analysis of data, as well as supporting the interactive data reporting system. Creates and implements a comprehensive institutional effectiveness system for assessing effectiveness of programs and services, including standardizing institutional reports (e.g., surveys, data and analysis reports, benchmarking studies, qualitative and quantitative reports) to facilitate decision making and inform policy; Designs and conducts statistical, predictive, and comparative analyses, and survey research studies on facets of the university and related to educational issues including areas such as institutional characteristics, fact book, enrollment, retention, transfer, grades, licensure passage rates, and other student success indicators. Assists with working with institutional leaders to develop priorities and benchmarks that link strategic planning with institutional/program improvement and monitor progress; Monitors changes/trends in the external environment (i.e., regulatory, political, higher education, economic, etc.) and determine resulting implications for Institutional Effectiveness and the college; Anticipates informational needs and position the department to fulfill such needs; Provides leadership in creating data strategy to support decision making while partnering with ITS and other units; Manages departmental budget and website. Show less

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  Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

  Sept 2023 - now

  Senior leadership position responsible for guiding the institution’s strategic vision and ensuring its alignment with operational goals. Oversee the development and implementation of data-driven strategies that enhance institutional performance and support informed decision-making. Leading the strategic planning process, facilitating collaboration among various stakeholders to identify priorities and set measurable objectives. Conducting comprehensive analyses of institutional data to evaluate effectiveness, identify trends, and recommend improvements that drive student success and institutional growth. Ensuring the alignment of institutional initiatives with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements. Collaborating with academic and administrative units to support continuous improvement efforts through assessment and evaluation. Providing oversight for institutional research, data analytics, and reporting functions, ensuring the integrity and availability of data for strategic decision-making. Cultivating relationships with internal and external partners to promote a culture of evidence-based planning and accountability. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and leadership skills, a deep understanding of higher education dynamics, and a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. They will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the institution by driving strategic initiatives that advance the mission and vision of the university. Show less

  • Vice President, Division of Strategic Planning, Analysis & I.E.

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Interim Vice President, Division of Strategic Planning, Analysis & I.E.

    Sept 2023 - Aug 2024