KENNETH M.

SPENCER, PHD
H: (937) 931-5010 | kspencer61@woh.rr.com
Profile at: www.linkedin.com/in/kenspencer

Executive Profile
Education Manager skilled in talent recruiting, student retention, financial management and
student relations. Over 20 years teaching, leadership, and management experience in education,
including multi-site responsibilities. Strong focus on ethics, accreditation and auditing results, and
staff development.

Skill Highlights

- Leadership
- Budgeting
- Team Building

- Staff Development
- Communication
- New program delivery

Core Accomplishments
Staff Development:
Launched well-received professional development programs.
Mentored and coached employees resulting in increased promotion and retention of
staff.
Operations Management:
Implemented and managed multiple academic programs.
Handled all functions related to academic affairs management.
Organizational Success:
Directed accreditation self-studies resulting in maximum positive accreditation
results.
Provided coordination for fulfillment of certification with the Ohio Board of Regents.

Professional Experience
Dean of Academic Affairs
Jan 2014 to Dec 2014
Brown Mackie College - Cincinnati, OH
Managed day-to-day operations of Academic Affairs Department.
Supervised an Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, eight (8) Department Chairs, two (2)
Academic Advisors, a Registrar, and Librarian.
Interacted regularly with students, faculty, and cross-functional managers, sharing
information and providing consultation.
Maintained compliance with regulatory agencies and internal auditing requirements.
Dean of Academic Affairs
Oct 2010 to Jan 2014
The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati, OH
Managed day-to-day operations of Academic Affairs Department.
Supervised six (6)Academic Directors, two (2) Librarians, two (2) Academic Advisors, two (2)
Registrars, and an Administrative Assistant.
Developed and updated persistence initiatives for the campus.
Interacted regularly and positively with other functional directors throughout the campus and
Art Institute System
Maintained compliance with regulatory agencies and internal auditing requirements.
Director of Education
Oct 2008 to Oct 2010
KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION - Columbus, OH
Managed day-to-day operations of Academic Affairs Department.
Supervised, presented, and coordinated quarterly in-service training of staff and
faculty.
Led accreditation self-study and visit resulting in highly successful outcomes.

Regional Vice President of Academic Affairs

Jan 2008 to Sep 2008
SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE - OH & KY
Provided oversight and day-to-day interaction with five (5) campuses in southwestern Ohio
and northern Kentucky, involving over 200 staff and 2500 students.
Worked with the corporate headquarters of Lincoln Education Services to coordinate
academic requirements fulfillment for certification by the Ohio Board of Regents.
Involved in preparing the campuses for accreditation in 2009.
Assisted with new curriculum development and guidance in curriculum presentation.
Dean of Academic Affairs
Jun 2007 to Jan 2008
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - Dayton, OH
Supervised, presented, and coordinated quarterly in-service training of staff and
faculty.
Led accreditation self-study and visit resulting in maximum accreditation results.
Implemented, managed, and supervised a new criminal justice program.
Adjunct Instructor
Jan 2006 to Jan 2012
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Facilitated courses in the College of Adult and Professional Studies, including
accounting and information technology.
Courses were accelerated and met for 3, 5, or 6 week terms.
Part-time Trainer
Jan 1992 to Jan 2008
IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Richmond, IN
Provided management, supervisory, soft skills, and computer applications training to
corporate employees, at the school or company locations.
Managed the development of an 11-module management and supervisory training
program for use throughout the Ivy Tech system of 13 campuses.

Education
B.S., Business Administration
Franklin University - Columbus, OH

1975

M.A, Public Administration and Policy Analysis

Miami University - Oxford, OH

1980

Certificate, Criminal Justice Education

University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA
As part of training with the F.B.I. National Academy, Washington, DC

1983

Ph.D., Computing Technology in Education

Nova Southeastern University - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

2000

Skills
Computer Applications: Accounting software, including Business Works, Great Plains, and
Peachtree; Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project,
Windows, and Word
Leadership and Management: Information Technology, Internal Auditing, team building,
employee development, teaching and training