RITO SILVA Jr., Ph.D. 1244 Carlos Trail Alice, 78332 Home Phone: (361) 668-8400 Cell Phone: (361) 389-8402 E-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Ph.D. Philosophy with a major in Education Human Resource Development, Texas A&M University - College Station, Texas, August 2007

Masters of Science with a major in Guidance & Counseling, Texas A&M University - Kingsville, Texas May 1994

Bachelors of Business Administration with a major in Finance, Texas A&I University, Graduated May 1990

Alice High School Honor Graduate

WORK HISTORY: Director of Alice Campus/SACS Liaison Coastal Bend College, August 2006 – Present Primary Responsibilities: • Report to College President and sit on President’s Cabinet; • direct, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate academic and student services programs and operations of the Alice Campus; • direct and coordinate administrative office activities that provides services and information to the students, faculty and the public; • promote college mission to the community and economic development activities; • participate in governance council; • coordinate and facilitate campus and community conversations as part of public agenda initiative; • liaison with business office, registrars, admissions, financial aid, counseling, maintenance, bookstore and others; • facilitate cooperative agreement or activities with business and industry; independent school districts, local and regional government agencies; and • prepare, present, defend and manage campus budget. • Prepare and coordinate all Southern Associate of Colleges (SACS) accreditation procedures including, but not limited to, Fifth Year Reports, Substantive Changes and Site Visits.

Lecturer Texas A&M University – Kingsville Spring 2008 - Present Taught Graduate Research Course and Graduate Theory Course

State Online Student Services Consortium Contract Employee for Grant August 2006 – August 2007 Primary Responsibilities: work in conjunction with project leader to provide workshops and webinars on Best Practices in Online Student Services.

Director of Student Development Coastal Bend College, August 2004 – August 2006 Primary Responsibilities: • serve as the principal advisor to the VP of Student Services & Federal Programs; • oversight of freshman orientation program; • design and implement Cougar Connection recruitment program with local ISDs; • responsible for all administrative functions regarding the Counseling Department, including but not limited to, academic advising, career counseling, recruitment programs, services for students with disabilities, interpretation of assessment results, personal counseling and transfer services; • responsible for discipline cases regarding student conduct, academic dishonesty and illegal possession of firearms and drugs; • responsible for appeals process regarding disciplinary action against student by institution or faculty; • and develop operational budgets for counseling centers.

Director of Teacher Development Center and Coordinator of Counseling Services Coastal Bend College, August 2003-August 2004 Primary Responsibilities: • responsible for all administrative functions regarding the Teacher Development Center; • coordinate and facilitate all functions within the counseling centers to include academic advising, career counseling, recruitment programs, interpretation of assessment results, personal counseling; • and coordinate transfer services, develop operational budgets for counseling centers and establish ADA compliance policies.

Counselor Coastal Bend College - Kingsville Center, July 1994 to August 2003 Primary Responsibilities: • coordination of all student services, • admission procedures including testing and advisement, career guidance and placement activities, • oversee student registration process, • assist students with financial aid, • counseling of at-risk students, • assuring ADA compliance, • and serving as liaison for community, business, industry, and school district.

Academic Counselor/Assistant to the Dean, College I, Texas A&M-Kingsville, July 1990 to July 1994 Primary Responsibilities: Assisting the Dean of College I, advising and registration, teaching/coordinating the University Success course, coordination of the University's Orientation Program, and coordinating the Leadership Ladder Program.

Student Assistantship, Dean of Students Office, Texas A&I University, August 1987 to May 1990 Primary Responsibilities: Assisting the Dean of Students, managing the I.D. office, giving speeches and tours, and coordinating Student Union activities.

CIVIC PARTICIPATION: Mayor for the City of Alice, 2009 - Economic Development Corporation Javelina Alumni Board of Directors Alice Chamber of Commerce Board Mayor for the City of Alice, 2001 – 2003 TIF Grant Board of Directors Mayor Pro Tem, City of Alice 1997 - 2001 AISD Adult Education Advisory Committee Jim Wells County Master Planners AISD Site Based Decision Committee AISD Outstanding Alumni Award 1996 March of Dimes, Volunteer Citizens for Quality Education, Treasurer Camp Fire Boys & Girls, Board of Director Emotional Intelligence Institute TAMUK Texas Counseling Association, Member St. Joseph School Board 1997-98 American Red Cross, Kleberg County, Police Activity League Board of Directors, 1992-93 Board of Directors 1996-97 Leadership Kingsville Class XII Leadership Jim Wells County Class I AISD Jr. Achievement Volunteer Turn Around America Member Coach, Little Ms. Kickball 2000 Jim Wells County Community Foundation Board Jim Wells County Economic Development Council, Vice-President Tejano R.O.O.T.S. founding member and on Board of Directors Memory Walk Volunteer, Alzheimer’s Association

HONORS: Rising Star Award, Javelina Alumni Association Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society America Hometown Leadership Award, 2000 Alumni Award, 1996-97 Selection to Leadership Kingsville Selection to Leadership Jim Wells County, Class I National Honor Roll of Freshman Advocates Noel/Levitz National Award for Excellence in Retention Star of Texas Award John Ben Sheppard Leadership Award Leadership Award by National Association of College Activities Who's Who Among College Students Presidential Ambassador of the Year for 1989 and 1990 President Emeritus, Presidential Ambassador of Texas A&M-Kingsville