Stephen JOnes

EDUCATION

Ed.D Higher Education Administration, May 1995
Widener University, Chester, PA.

Master of Business Administration, May 1987
Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA.

Master of Education, Counseling and Guidance, May 1983
Howard University, Washington, D.C.

Bachelor of Art, Community Psychology, May 1981
Widener University, Chester PA.

Distinguished Toastmaster
Gateway Toastmasters 2000

Skills: Microsoft Office, Microsoft XP, Public Speaking, Engineering Program Management, K12 and College Academic Program Expert

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Associate Dean of Students and Strategic Planning: Villanova University
Villanova, PA December 2005 – Present

Responsible for strategic planning within the College of Engineering and create alliances with other Villanova colleges. I work to broaden the college’s role in on campus and outside of the University activities. Develop and implement strategic academic support infrastructure within the engineering college. Manage VESTED summer and pre-college program to diversify overall enrollment. Oversee the enrollment relationship between the Admissions office and the College of Engineering. Work with engineering departments to establish a globalization agenda for the engineering college. Expand corporate relations with alumni and companies that support the University. Establish reciprocal agreements with local colleges that do not offer an engineering degree. Enhance collaborative relationships between the College of Engineering, K12 schools and corporations





CEO-SAJ Publishing (Distributor)
Sharon Hill, PA October 2003 – Present

Responsible for managing a company that publishes and distributes books around the world. Developed and implemented a distribution team to deliver the Seven Secrets of How to Study http://www.sevensecrets-books.com book to various markets. Created a team of professionals who help with public relations, marketing and technology to deliver book. Fulfill all requests regarding workshops that pertain to the Seven Secrets of How to Study. Visit schools and colleges around the country to train students, counselors, and teachers involved in engineering and science pre-college and college programs.

Director: Computer Technology Institute
Metropolitan Career Center, Philadelphia, PA. October 2001- September 2003

Responsible for the administration of a 15 month associate degree program in computer hardware or software. Managed the daily operation and strategic planning for enrollment, marketing, instruction, and advising of students. Fulfilled all requirements of the programs accrediting agency ACCSCT, which included an Annual Report, Self Evaluation Report, New Degree Program, and accrediting agency visits. Managed, recruited, supervised, and evaluated staff of 20 administrators and faculty. Prepared proposals and periodic reports for the Unites States Department of Education, Department of Public Welfare, Pennsylvania Department of Education, and Department of Health. Responsible for establishing articulations with Drexel University, and other colleges in the Delaware Valley. Monitored and developed an annual budget for more than $2,000,000 to implement the Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute programs.

Director: SUCCESS
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. April 1988 – September 2001

Responsible for the administration of a State of Pennsylvania, Department of Education ACT 101 program. The program serves 320 engineering and science students from economically disadvantaged and underprepared backgrounds. As director, I provided yearly academic support, which included recruitment, individual assessment of programs for students, and structured academic and cultural programming. Planned, implemented, and evaluated a summer program for 50 pre-college students. Managed partnerships and relationships that strengthen collaborations among colleges in this effort.

• Served as Principal Investigator for three National Science Foundation Grants. Maintained coalition partnership with several national universities.

• Responsible for the implementation of a strategic plan that increased minority engineering graduation rates. Achieved a graduation rate of 70% compared to a national graduation rate of 35%.

• Partnered with three Philadelphia School District clusters implementing a Gear Up program, which prepared 7- 8th grade students for college.

• Prepared federal and state proposals requiring details of program activities fostering the student transition from high school to college. Fund raise and monitored $300,000 budget for the administration of the SUCCESS program.

Assistant Director: Academic Achievement Program (ACT101)
Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA.
July 1983 - April 1988

Responsible for the administration of a 205 student Academic Achievement Program, which provides support services for underprepared students. Recruited 30 new students annually.

• Planned, implemented, and evaluated the summer program. Coordinated recruitment, retention, and graduation activities for economically disadvantaged students.

• Selected, supervised, and conducted written evaluations of professional staff. Provided career planning and development for all students.

Adjunct Faculty

Peirce College, Corporate College Department, Philadelphia, PA.
July 1999 - Present

Provided instruction for corporate professionals in the Delaware Valley. Courses are taught over five week sessions. Topics include: Organization Management, Management 101, Public Speaking, Cultural Diversity, and Business Writing

• Taught 10 courses for corporate professionals enrolled at the College.

• Planned, implemented, and evaluated students enrolled in a variety of courses. Review documents and presentations as part of an evaluation of student performance.

• Organized and planned new courses offered by the college. Wrote a new syllabus to fulfill the requirements of each course.

• Prepared assessment of each student’s performance and presented grades to the registrar’s office.

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP WORK EXPERIENCE

Principal Investigator, Philadelphia Alliance for Minority Participation
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. January 1995 - 2001

Served as the Drexel University representative for a coalition of colleges, which included University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Cheney University, Lincoln University, Delaware State, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and University of Delaware. This National Science Foundation program sought to double the number of minority graduates in the Delaware Valley.

Co-Principal Investigator, Gateway Coalition
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. January 1995 - 2001

Served as the Drexel University representative for a coalition of colleges, which included University of Pennsylvania, Florida International University, Ohio State University, Columbia University, and the University of South Carolina. This National Science Foundation program seeks to double the number of engineering graduates in the Delaware Valley.

Principal Investigator, Comprehensive Regional Center for Minorities
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. January 1990 – 1995

Served as the Drexel University Human Potential representative for a coalition of colleges, which included University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Cheney University, and Lincoln University.

TEACHING/ACADEMICS

* Teach students enrolled in Peirce College topics, which included management 101,
organization dynamics, public speaking, business writing and marketing 101
1999- Present

* Teach college age students at my local church 1983- Present

* Taught a Human Development course at my local church 1991

* Taught Survival Skills/Orientation class during the summer program 1983 - 1988

* Monitor underprepared students' progress through an early warning review process

* Conduct faculty orientation for the summer program which includes training and
curriculum development


ACADEMIC COMMITTEES

Villanova University Admission Committee
Villanova University Communication Committee
Chair, Metropolitan Career Center Curriculum Committee
Drexel University Curriculum Planning Committee
E4 Curriculum Advisor
Faculty Diversity Training Initiative
Academic Standards Committee
College Management Team Advisory Board
Budget & Finance Task Group for Middle States Accreditation Drexel Univ.
Self Study Task Group for Middle States Accreditation, Philadelphia Textile College
Leadership Excellence at Drexel
Advisor for Society of Hispanic and Professional Engineers
Advisor for the Society of Minority Engineers and Scientists
Keynote Speaker: Society of Minority Engineers and Scientists Banquet
Student Affairs Marketing Committee

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

President: National Association of Minority Engineering Program Admin. 1994-96
Chair Elect Region "A": National Association of Minority Engineering Program Admin. 1990-92
Finance Committee Tri-State Consortium 1992
Pennsylvania Association of Private Schools 2000
National President, National Association of Minority Engineering Prog. Admin. 1994-96
National President Elect, National Association of Minority Eng. Prog. Admin. 1992-94
Chair-elect of Region A for the National Assoc. of Minority Engineering Program Administrators, (1990-92),
Secretary – Chris Arnold Association
Advisor - National Society of Black Engineers
Advisor – Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Member – Black Conference on Higher Education
American Association of Counseling & Development

PROPOSALS/PROPOSAL REVIEWS

NSF STEM Proposal Reviews
NSF Comprehensive Regional Center for Minorities
NSF Alliance for Minority Participation
US Department Of Education, 21st Century Proposal Reviews
William Penn Multiplier Proposal
ACT101 State Proposal
Computerization of the Scott Learning Center
Drexel SUCCESS Corporate Funding Support

COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Black Family Technology Week
Villanova University, Community Service Day
Drexel University Minority Leadership Group
Drexel University, Community Partnership Group
Drexel University, Captain for Belmont Community Planners
Instructor Adult 1 Sunday School Class
American Management Association
Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education
Chairperson of Region A for ACT101(1989-90) Academic Support Programs
Chairperson of the Delaware Valley Diversity Forum (1989)

HONORS AND INTEREST

Black Engineer of the Year Presenter Award 2007
Society of Hispanic professional Engineers Host Award 2007
Student Advisor of the Year 2001
Black Engineer of the Year Award 1999
National Association of Minority Engineering Program Admin. President’s Award 1999
National Society of Black Engineers Golden Torch Award 1998
Distinguished Toastmaster 1998
Drexel National Society of Black Engineers 1997
Drexel National Society of Black Engineers 1997