Bridgette Cram

Bridgette Cram

Academic Program Offcer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Vice President for Academic Affairs

  • Education

    • Florida State University

      2006 - 2009
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Spanish & International Affairs

      Activities and Societies: The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi; FSU Undergraduate Studies (Freshman Interest Group Leader 09); Campus Girl Scouts (Fundraising Chair 08-09, Community Service Chair 08-10); Devoted Individuals Voicing Abuse in Society (Vice President 08-09) ; Colombian Student Association (Member of the Year 07, Community Service Chair 08-09); Hispanic Latino Student Union (06-11)

    • Florida State University

      2010 - 2011
      Master of Science - MS Higher Education

      Activities and Societies: The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Certificate of Institutional Research Key Courses: Legal Aspects of Higher Ed., Des. /Inf. Statistics, Strategic Management

    • Florida International University

      2012 - 2017
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Public Affairs

      Activities and Societies: ASPA

  • Experience

    • Florida State University

      Aug 2009 - Aug 2011
      Academic Program Offcer

      Mastered and utilized NWRDC system database to efficiently advise students Facilitated remediation testing, placement,and registration Administered high school dual enrollment program

    • Phi Kappa Phi

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2014
      Council of Students (2010-12); Board of Directors (2012-14)
    • Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy

      Sept 2011 - May 2012
      Administrative Assistant

      Drafted letters of support for L-1, H-1B, and O-1 Labor VisasPerformed intake and initiation of casesFiled Petitions/Applications with appropriate government agencyMaintained client contact information and provide clients with status updates as necessary

    • Florida International University

      May 2012 - now

      As Director of Academic Programs and Partnerships, I develop and implement academic and success programming to facilitate the access and success of FIU Students. Specifically, I:- Develop the academic and assessment-based framework and design strategy for alternative credentials, including digital badging; - Direct the university-wide completion grant program;- Develop and implement the growth and mentorship strategy for dual enrollment Strategies for Success course;- Develop and maintain relationships with K-12 partners; - Provides oversight of development of outcomes and measurement for related FIU programming;- Serve as a liaison for FIU with external networks and partners (e.g. APLU, FrontierSet, Metropolitan Consortium) Show less - Developed and directed the College Life Coaching program and the Strategies for Academic Success course for students on warning/probation.- Reported to the Vice President for Academic Affairs in leading and coordinating educational and administrative initiatives to improve retention and graduation for students.- Coordinated development of measurable annual objectives geared toward increasing student engagement and accountability for student success. - Collected and analyzed data related to student success; monitors objectives, and determines appropriate solutions to achieve desired outcomes using input from various constituencies. - Developed and Implemented innovative programs aimed at increasing student success and overall accountability.- Coordinated development of a campus plan for institutionalization of successful pilot projects and models. Show less -Coordinated the university's efforts to assess student learning and program effectiveness for academic programs.-Ensured that all academic programs are completing annual assessments of student learning outcomes and program outcomes.-Ensured that baccalaureate programs meet Academic Learning Compacts and institutional technology requirements.- Prepared written reports on university assessment processes for accreditation, state accountability (e.g., ALC BOG report), and other organizations as needed.- Assisted academic and administrative units in aligning their multiple assessment and reporting processes (e.g., IE, SACS, BOG, NCATE, ABET). Show less

      • Vice President For Academic Affairs

        Oct 2023 - now
      • Interim Vice President, Innovative Education & Student Success

        Mar 2022 - Oct 2023
      • Assistant Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

        Apr 2019 - Apr 2022
      • Director, Academic Programs and Partnerships

        May 2018 - Apr 2019
      • Student Success Manager

        Jun 2015 - May 2018
      • Coordinator, Institutional Assessment

        May 2012 - Jun 2015
  • Licenses & Certifications