Dennis Jackson EdD

Experience

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  San Diego State University

  Jul 2005 - Jun 2008

  Residence Hall Coordinator and Residential Judicial Officer

  Collaborated with others to transition off-campus apartments into an on-campus living option. Utilized crisis management skills in a week-long duty rotation serving a population of 4200.

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  Gardner-Webb University

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2011

  Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Residence Education

  Managed the daily administration of the University’s Student Conduct office. Supervised and trained a team of 31 direct and indirect reports.

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  EdR Collegiate Housing

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

  Supervised, trained, and evaluated 16 direct and indirect reports, in an apartment setting of 650 tenants Adjudicated an average of 7 cases per week as the primary conduct officer for conduct violations. Advised organization in development of events and educational opportunities for tenants

  • Residence Life Manager

    Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  • Resident Director of Conduct and Community Development

    Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
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  University of Denver

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2015

  Resident Director

  Managed a team of 20 direct and indirect reports in a residential facility of 415 tenants

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  Summer Institute for the Gifted

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Student Activities Dean

  Implemented daily student activities and programs to 310 residential students. Trained counselors and Resident Assistants to lead activities requiring group interaction and creative thinking skills.

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  Semester At Sea / ISE

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Resident Director

  Responsible for the general welfare of 550 undergraduate students as they complete college coursework while traveling internationally. Countries visited include England, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Spain, Morocco, Senegal, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago and Costa Rica. Also traveled through the Panama Canal.

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  California State University, Fullerton

  Feb 2016 - Aug 2020

  Associate Director, Residential Engagement

  Shared responsibility for servicing a housing program of approximately 2000 tenants, including the creation and execution of organizational goals and operating procedures. Supervise a team of 54 direct and indirect reports.

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  Semester At Sea / ISE

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

  Assistant Dean Of Students

  Responsible for the general welfare of 550 undergraduate students as they complete college coursework while traveling internationally. Countries visited include Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Croatia, Morocco, Ghana, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Ecuador, and Costa Rica. Also traveled through the Panama Canal.

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  Waukesha County Technical College

  Oct 2020 - now

  Director, Cultural Engagement & Compliance

  Develop and administer college programs, trainings, and activities to provide a safe and equitable campus. Coordinate campus compliance including investigations with federal, state, local, and Wisconsin Technical College System regulations, standards, and reporting regarding discrimination. Also create and facilitate educational trainings and presentations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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  Semester At Sea / ISE

  Sept 2024 - Dec 2024

  Assistant Executive Dean

  Responsible for understanding ship’s procedures and communicating them to the shipboard community while traveling to 11 countries and 3 continents in 105 days. Was the primary point of contact for ship’s officers and acted as a liaison for faculty, staff, and students. Provided direct supervision for communications team and program administrative staff.