Jack N. Bagwell

Experience

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  City of Rock Hill

  Nov 1991 - Dec 1992

  Environmental Laboratory Technician

  • Performed biological, microbiological, and chemical analyses on water and wastewater samples.• Ensured proper documentation and that the chain of custody was maintained.

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  York Technical College

  Nov 1991 - May 2008

  • Provided leadership for the Division which included the departments of Distance Learning /Work-based Learning, Instructional Development, Education Technology Center, Assessment Center, and the Library.• Delivered invited talks and consulted with faculty and staff on topics of critical thinking, QEP development, and learning outcomes at colleges in NC and SC.• Collaborated on Information Technology Leadership Team charged with the redesign of information technology functions and organizational structure. Show less • Provided college-wide leadership of Quality Enhancement Plan and led College community in formulating the definition and operational model of critical thinking.• Conceived, initiated, and led many technological innovations on campus resulting in being named a semi-finalist for a national award from the American Association of Community Colleges.• Guided consultative services for College’s faculty and staff.• Oversaw research and development functions related to instructional technology. Show less

  • Dean of Learning Resources

    Jan 2007 - May 2008

  • Associate Dean for Learning Technologies

    Jun 2005 - Jan 2007

  • Instructional Specialist

    Aug 2001 - Jun 2005

  • Instructor of Biology

    Jan 1993 - Aug 2001

  • Adjunct Biology Instructor

    Nov 1991 - Jan 1993
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  York Technical College

  Mar 2011 - Aug 2014

  Responsibilities:• Oversaw the largest academic division (Business, Computer, Arts & Sciences); supervised up to 65 full-time faculty/staff, 200 adjunct faculty members, 9 department chairs, and 3 associate deans; $10 million dollar total budget.• Represented the President and the College in a variety of functions (speaker, presenter, collaborator, resource, active participant in the community).• Led academic programs in business, information technology, administrative office technology, environmental science, biotechnology, general education, and college transfer; areas of responsibility also includes functions related to articulations, dual enrollment, support for community entrepreneurs, and innovative collaborations with community partners.• Chaired the council responsible for determining and approving all information technology purchases at the College.Accomplishments:o Collaborated to enhance partnerships with Winthrop University, leading to 23 program articulations and the formation of the Winthrop Bridge.o Successfully guided faculty in the creation of Presidential Scholars (honors program) and A-GAME (Academically Gifted African American Males Excelling). o Implemented data-informed processes leading to impactful student success initiatives involving active and collaborative learning, early engagement activities, and integrated support for learners. o Led associate deans in the development of community and industry partnerships supporting the College’s Hive initiative (hands-on learning labs) and dual enrollment activities, including the development of Middle and Early College initiatives. Show less • Provided transitional leadership to Development Division and the York Technical College Foundation with responsibility for institutional functions related to grants and fundraising; reported to Foundation Board as Executive Director. • Collaborated on successful funding proposal leading to a $400,000 gift to the York Technical College Foundation.• Worked with staff to secure approximately $250,000 in new grant funding for College programs and equipment.• Closed out the College’s first annual fund drive that raised approximately $65,000; participation included 86% of faculty/staff, 100% of the Foundation Board members, and 100% of College Commission members. Show less

  • Associate VP of Academic Affairs - BCAS

    May 2008 - Aug 2014

  • Interim VP for Development and Ex. Director of YTC Foundation

    Mar 2011 - Jul 2011
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  Piedmont Technical College

  Aug 2014 - Nov 2019

  VP for Academic Affairs

  • Responsibilities: o Provide leadership and direction to the Academic Affairs division of the College encompassing the following areas: academic and continuing education programs, economic development, developmental education, dual enrollment, instructional development, distance learning, off-campus instruction and operations, compliance, and accreditation activities. o Set expectations for and facilitate professional development opportunities for faculty. • Accomplishments:o Collaborated to develop and implement Key Performance Indicators scorecard and supporting dashboards to support the college’s strategic plan. Collaboration also led to new Annual Program Performance Review to evaluate program outcomes yearly to ensure continuous improvement. o Completed Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Training, and implemented college-wide lean projects in Academic Affairs including projects addressing cost avoidance and efficiency in faculty loading and use of a modified lean tool (A3) to evaluate and redesign course content and delivery. The outcomes of these projects have resulted in approximately $100,000/year in cost avoidance and a redesign of a significant number of the courses offered by the College. Show less

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  College of The Albemarle

  Dec 2019 - now

  President