Joan Davis

Experience

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  Alabama Community College System

  Mar 2002 - Feb 2011

  Vice Chancellor, Legal& HR/General Counsel

  • Represented the Chancellor, the Department, the agencies and institutions of the Alabama Community College System, and the State Board in legal or administrative proceedings. • Successfully negotiated settlement of a ten year System-wide litigation. • Served as administrator of the Division of Legal and Human Resources and supervisor of all personnel assigned to the Division. • Implemented policy designed to streamline the employment vacancy process, effectively reducing time and expense incurred to fill vacant positions. • Conducted workshops, seminars, and other training events on legal and HR matters. • Developed and produced ethics training for all System employees. • Ensured compliance with State Board policies, federal and state law and regulations. • Managed and served as liaison to outside counsel. • Drafted statutes, rules, policies, guidelines, correspondence, reports, and other regulatory documents. • Facilitated the executive search process resulting in the hiring of 20+ college Presidents within the System. • Negotiated and provided contract oversight. Show less

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  Shelton State Community College

  Jun 2013 - May 2014

  Interim President

  • Acted as chief executive officer. • Provided leadership and guidance in implementation and compliance of State Board of Education policies and all applicable laws. • Successfully managed budget in excess of $20 million.• Provided leadership to administrators, faculty and staff. • Represented the college in all appropriate local, state and national activities.

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  Delgado Community College

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2018

  Chancellor

  • Provided oversight for construction of 3 campuses, building projects and renovations.• Provided leadership and guidance in implementation and compliance of State Board of Supervisor policies and all applicable laws. • Provided leadership to nearly 800 employees. • Managed budget in excess of $85 million. • Provide oversight to ensure quality education and training for all programs, including maritime and fire fighting center, allied health, and culinary arts. • Successfully led college to SACS-COC reaccreditation. • Led initiative to increase articulation and transfer agreements with 4-year institutions. • Served as career coach and mentor which resulted in three vice chancellors reaching CEO status. • Lead initiative to raise matching funds for the construction of 3 new campuses. Show less

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  Louisiana Community and Technical College System

  Sept 2018 - Feb 2020

  Vice President, Policy and Compliance

  • Analyze statistical data and reports to identify causes of problems. Prepare reports detailing findings, recommendations or conclusions. • Draft new employee relations and student affair policies. Assist in implementing system-wide strategies and policies on behalf of the system president. • Establish and maintain relationships with executive level state higher education policy and decision makers, government officials and staff, civic bodies, and research agencies on relevant educational policy issues.• Represent the system president at meetings and events and act as the LCTCS liaison on complex policies, performance, regulatory, and legislative matters. • Interface and collaborate with LCTCS chancellors and directors as well system executive management and senior leadership.• Research and respond to complex questions related to finance, administration, and strategies. • Ensure compliance with LCTCS board policies, state, and federal laws and mandates.• Provide employee mentoring and career coaching. Show less