Dr. Sara Newcomb

Experience

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  Gardner-Webb University

  Jul 2007 - Jan 2012

  - Interview and advise students regarding information, academic requirements, and procedures surrounding their academic program- Communicate current curriculum requirements to all students and interpret transfer work - Assist students in class selection and graduation schedules- Aid in planning and implementation of course schedules- Attend open houses and other recruiting events- Maintain accurate and complete records for each advisee- Responsible for revising and compiling documents for publications- Assisted in planning and implementation of faculty and student orientations Show less - Coordinate and conduct private visits to community colleges in assigned territory- Represent the GOAL Program at various recruiting events, as well as other Gardner-Webb functions- Review applications for completion and maintain proper communication with all applicants in assigned territory- Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, serving as a primary resource for them throughout the admissions process- Responsible for assigned area of communication with inquiries, applicants and accepted GOAL students by utilizing the AdmitGold contact system by telephone, e-mail and mail documentation - Liaison for GOAL centers in assigned territory to ensure GOAL recruiting materials are stocked and up to date Show less

  • Academic Advisor

    Jul 2009 - Jan 2012

  • Admissions Counselor

    Jul 2007 - Jun 2009
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  Isothermal Community College

  Jan 2012 - May 2013

  Advising Center Coordinator

  - Oversee daily operations and supervise staff within the Advising Center- Implement and provide training/professional development for new and current Academic Advisors- Coordinate Advising Center budgetary needs - Develop and maintain advising materials for the Advising Center - Gather and calculate necessary information for retention efforts by data tracking, reporting, and maintaining assessment portfolio - Conduct assessments and manage performance enhancement portfolio- Serve as Chair of Advising Task Force- Operate as primary Success Coach- Assist students with admissions, registration, program requirements, career goals, interpreting test scores, transfer information, disability services, and personal counseling- Interpret and explain college policies and procedures to current and prospective students - Advise curriculum Emergency Medical Services Associate Degree students- Advise and register all students placing into continuing education basic skills math courses, while helping them work toward curriculum eligibility Show less

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  Gardner-Webb University

  May 2013 - Jul 2018

  Director of Partnerships & Assistant Dean- Degree Completion Program

  - Serves as the advisor for a geographically and strategically assigned population of students enrolled in the Degree Completion Program. (Approximately 100-150 Students)- Serves as the link for those students to the main campus during their undergraduate career with the university.- Advises and assists in registering the population of students attending the assigned DCP centers for each academic term.- Maintains complete records on each student in order to advise correctly. - Serves as interim student advisor for DCP advisors as necessary.- Assists DCP advisors in completing tasks such as compiling “special request” data on students, or curricular requirements; assists in analyzing student or curricular data.- Assists the Assistant Dean and Regional Director in supervising DCP Advisors which includes planning, assigning, and directing and scheduling work.- Ensures confidentiality of student records for integrity, accuracy, consistency, and reference.- Ensures current students are served in a courteous, respectful, and confidential manner.- Ensures effectiveness in meeting the needs of current students.- Assists the Associate Dean in planning of the DCP course scheduling for all centers.- Assists with general administrative tasks in Academic Advising, including, but not limited to, discussing program requirements and admissions procedures with prospective students as well as other tasks needed for the successful operation of the Degree Completion Program.- Creates Student Advising Procedures Manual and update annually for Academic Advisors.- Maintains and adjusts rotation of classes at various centers when changes are made to programs.- Works closely with Enrollment Management Team on Information Sessions, Special Events, Orientations and other DCP Activities.- Assists in the planning of all events related to the College, such as faculty orientation and staff development. Show less

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  Central Carolina Community College

  Jul 2018 - now

  • Dean of Business and Applied Technologies

    May 2024 - now

  • Adjunct Faculty

    Jul 2018 - now

  • Executive Director of Secondary Partnerships

    Jul 2018 - May 2024