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Inviting Applications and Nominations Deputy Commissioner for Academic Affairs, Innovation, and Student Success Deputy Commissioner for Academic Affairs, Innovation, and Student Success

The Board of Regents, the state agency for coordination of all public higher education in Louisiana, seeks a dynamic transformational leader to serve as Deputy Commissioner for Academic Affairs, Innovation, and Student Success. Reporting directly to the Commissioner of Higher Education, the Deputy Commissioner will have a key role in advancing the state’s educational commitment through innovation, inclusion, and evidence- based success. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. The preferred start date is Fall 2019. • • • • • • • • • • • About the Board of Regents minimum admissions requirements. The Board of Regents represents the public The Board of Regents, a state agency higher education community before all created in 1974 by the Louisiana branches of government and the public Constitution, coordinates all public and maintains close contact with student student and outcomes-focused policies higher education in Louisiana. The interests through the Council of Student and aggressive national outreach Board began operations January 1, 1975, Body Presidents. efforts. She also led the White House succeeding the Coordinating Council for Initiative on Historically Black Colleges Higher Education. About the Commissioner and Universities. Before serving in the Fifteen volunteer members are appointed Dr. Kim Hunter administration, she was a principal at by the Governor to six-year, overlapping Reed serves as HCM Strategists LLC, a public policy and terms. In addition, the Louisiana Council Commissioner of advocacy consulting firm in Washington, of Student Body Presidents appoints one Higher Education for D.C. the State of Louisiana. student member as its representative. A Lake Charles native, Dr. Reed chaired She was unanimously Louisiana’s higher education transition The Board of Regents believes that a robust selected for the team in 2015 and served as the State’s public postsecondary education system is executive office by the policy director. She also served as chief critical to any effort to enhance Louisiana’s Louisiana Board of of staff and deputy commissioner for social and economic environment. Regents in April 2018. Through statewide academic planning and public affairs for the Louisiana Board of review, budgeting, performance-funding, Prior to being named Commissioner, Regents and executive vice president of policy research, and accountability, the Dr. Reed served as Executive Director the University of Louisiana System. of the Colorado Department of Higher Board of Regents coordinates the efforts She has received numerous honors, Education. Working with the Colorado of the state’s 32 degree-granting public including LSU Alumna of the Year, Public Commission on Higher Education, she institutions in addition to Louisiana Administration Institute; and Mom of led efforts to drive increased educational State University and the Year, Jack and Jill of America, Baton attainment and erase equity gaps as Agricultural Centers and the Pennington Rouge Chapter. She has been featured in identified in the statewide strategic plan Biomedical Research Center. Daughters of Men, a national publication for higher education, Colorado Rises. The Regents also serves as the state liaison highlighting outstanding African to Louisiana’s accredited, independent Dr. Reed has extensive higher education American women and their fathers. and government experience. She institutions of higher learning. While Reed received a doctorate in public policy served in President Barack Obama’s not involved in overseeing the day-to- from Southern University and a master’s administration as Deputy Undersecretary day operations of college campuses, degree in public administration and a at the U.S. Department of Education, the Regents is responsible for setting bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism leading postsecondary diversity and important statewide standards including from Louisiana State University. inclusion work, supporting strong

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The Opportunity over the past two decades, from natural Mission Statement It is difficult to imagine a more critical The Louisiana Board of Regents serves as disasters to severe component of Louisiana’s success, past, the state’s leading force for talent reductions in state present, and future, than developing development through quality, affordable funding for higher the talent of its people. Throughout the postsecondary education for all. education. The resilience state’s history, its colleges and universities of the state reveals have served as the gateway to economic the strength of our advancement. The core mission of communities and the higher education is service: to students, need to help them communities, the people of the state, maximize their potential. partners in the private sector, and the Postsecondary education world far beyond the borders of Louisiana. has embraced this need The significance of colleges and despite hardship and universities is demonstrated every day as instability, focusing on Louisiana builds the Prosperity Pipeline student success and through which students access the tools enrolling and graduating and opportunities of education to secure more students than ever good jobs and better lives while the state before. develops its talent base, seeds innovation, grows opportunity, and secures its high- To move Louisiana tech, highly connected future. aggressively forward, the Board of Regents The impact of higher education on has embraced a robust annual income levels is profound, with new attainment goal that bachelor’s earning at least 50 percent calls for 60 percent of all more and professional degree holders working-age adults (ages earning up to 100 percent more than 25-64) in Louisiana to high school graduates. Skilled earners are hold a degree or high- essential to this virtuous cycle: educated value credential by 2030. people are more likely to be employed in This Master Plan, born good jobs, pay taxes, and buy goods and of the Board of Regents’ services – supporting their local, regional, unique charge to guide and state economies. postsecondary education A well-prepared workforce attracts across the state, will set businesses who need skilled employees, the foundation to increase creating a vibrant community to opportunity. Our Talent sustain this structure. Higher levels of Imperative is to Educate, education also correlate with social goods: Innovate, and Collaborate. better health outcomes, higher civic Reaching an educational participation, and lower incarceration attainment level of 60 rates. By contrast, undereducated citizens percent will require directly cost their states and localities Louisiana to more than more in terms of increased social expenses double the number and lost wages and make it difficult for of annual credential communities to contribute the trained recipients, from workforce that builds broad economic approximately 40,000 in strength and increases social mobility. 2018 to 85,000 by 2030. Louisiana has faced extreme challenges The status quo over recent years has yielded annual

Louisiana Board of Regents www.myersmcrae.com | 3 Deputy Commissioner for Academic Affairs, Innovation, and Student Success growth in credentials hovering around one Within these significant increases in taxes, $535.1 million in sales taxes, and percent. If that current trend continues, attainment, the Board of Regents must $611.3 million in property taxes, as well attainment in Louisiana will be at sharply focus on achieving equity. The as further savings projections of $1.26 approximately 48 percent by 2030, far short attainment goal, which requires producing billion in Medicaid costs and $206.2 of the state’s 60 percent goal and the talent 45,000 more credentials in 2030 than million in corrections costs. The state, needs of the state. That means continuing to were produced in 2017, is predicated on then, is projected to see more than $3.4 offer postsecondary opportunities ‘the way significant growth in credentials across billion in new revenues and cost savings we always have’ or relying on demographic all student populations. Reaching the by 2030 as a direct result of a more and changes to ‘fix’ the problem will not be goal, therefore, requires a sharp focus on better educated population. sufficient. achieving equity – engaging underserved populations, understanding barriers, and The mission of the Board of Regents To double the numbers by 2030 will implementing strategies that increase is clear: Coordinating the work of require that Louisiana expand its access and success. campuses, systems, and stakeholders, thinking about talent and the tools the Louisiana Board of Regents serves by which talent is developed. It will The significance of this work is evident: as the state’s leading force for talent demand that Louisiana postsecondary reaching our 60 percent attainment goal, development through quality, affordable education and its partners try new and ensuring all populations are included postsecondary education for all. In approaches, disrupt the status quo, in this growth, will yield profound fulfilling this role, the Regents and Board implement new strategies for all potential benefits to the state and its citizens. members work in concert with the four student populations, enable all students According to NCHEMS, based on 2015 public management boards and systems – to participate, and emphasize re- data, getting to the goal in 2030 will lead the Louisiana Community and Technical engagement of working-age adults. to an extra $5,414 in cumulative personal College System (LCTCS), Louisiana State income per capita and yield a significant University System, Southern University Public and private postsecondary increase in state revenues over the 15-year System, and University of Louisiana institutions must lead this work through time frame. This includes an estimated System – and the campuses that comprise a unified and collaborative statewide additional $794.8 million in income each system. effort. Currently, Louisiana’s public postsecondary campuses annually produce approximately 77 percent of credentials Louisiana’s Public Colleges and Universities conferred, with the remaining 23 percent produced by private institutions. To maximize paths for students to pursue and receive meaningful credentials, Bossier Parish Community College both sectors must engage to remove existing barriers to success and increase completers. PK-12 and business and Southern University- Shreveport industry are critical partners, representing the preparation and outcomes ends of the pipeline, with postsecondary education as the gateway between them.

Students, regardless of family income, age, race, or place, must succeed at levels significantly higher than projections based South Central Technical College on current trends to achieve the 60 percent attainment goal. And the goal is broader than simply reaching the percentage; it also encompasses achieving the right mix Four Management Systems Four Statewide Programs of credentials – high-value certificates, undergraduate degrees, and graduate degrees – to meet Louisiana’s needs.

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• Coordinating the Regents’ healthcare workforce development programs • Overseeing institutional research, database management, and statewide data analysis • Representing the Board of Regents and the Commissioner of Higher Education on a variety of committees, councils, and commissions Qualifications The Position Description • Developing and implementing Candidate must have a graduate degree, evidence-based student success and with a doctorate preferred. A minimum of For the Deputy Commissioner for completion initiatives at scale 10 years of successful experience in higher Academic Affairs, Innovation, and Student education, with emphasis in planning, Success position, the Board of Regents • Recommending and reviewing academic affairs, and research, is required seeks a thought leader who has a deep proposals for new and existing along with a demonstrated history of and abiding commitment to increasing academic programs, research centers, leadership and coordination skills in attainment and erasing equity gaps in and institutes complex organizations. educational opportunities in the state. • Developing, implementing, and Working with the state’s educational annually evaluating the Master Plan for Candidate must have the ability not institutions and social and service Postsecondary Education only to develop programs and initiatives agencies, the Deputy Commissioner will • Coordinating with LOSFA and through policies that address the Board’s create synergy for lasting transformational commitment to broader access and higher change that increases inclusiveness and institution leadership to develop and refine a statewide financial aid policy student success, but also to motivate access to education. agencies and institutions to implement the • Driving pro-active data informed components that provide inclusiveness A leader of higher education decision making and accessibility to education. transformation and innovation, the • Administering the Board’s Deputy Commissioner will build the Essential Skills Academic Affairs, Innovation, and accountability efforts • A proven record implementing Student Success division through a • Responding to Legislative study academic and student success strong partnership with the state’s resolutions initiatives higher education systems. This role • Licensing academic institutions and • Proven ability to lead change in a will involve both modernizing the proprietary schools operating in higher education setting (statewide or approach to policy and regulative Louisiana operations as well as focusing the state’s system setting is preferred) • Coordinating and overseeing issues universities and colleges on evidence- • A demonstrated history of utilizing pertaining to teacher preparation, based student success, and completion data to inform and create innovative educational leadership preparation, and strategies to increase students graduating practices with credentials of value. This senior PK-12 education • Ability to build and manage an administrator also will work to close • Managing the Board’s online degree effective, high-functioning team of historic equity gaps through education initiative (Louisiana Online) professionals and improve the alignment between • Coordinating Louisiana’s participation • Outstanding interpersonal skills, Louisiana higher education, PK-12, and in the State Authorization Reciprocity especially in establishing partnerships industry. Agreement (SARA) and collaborations The Deputy Commissioner will be • Administering SREB’s Academic • Strong and persuasive communication engaged in a variety of responsibilities, Common Market and Regional skills including: Contract programs

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About Baton Rouge, Louisiana Located in Southeast Louisiana, Baton Rouge is the fifth largest city on the . Louisiana’s capital city, Baton Rouge has a city-parish government, with a metro population of more than 820,000. Strategically seated at the mouth of the Mississippi River, the Baton Rouge area’s Baton Rouge, Louisiana assets are integral to the nation’s logistics and energy networks. The city is a major Baton Rouge has a flair of its own with a The mild winters allow for year-round industrial, petrochemical, medical, thriving arts, culture, and food scene. A outdoor recreation. Golf courses, parks, and research center of the South and hub for unique festivals all year long, the playgrounds, and running trails are one of the fastest-growing in terms of city is also home to the Louisiana State available throughout the area. technology. Museum, the Nautical Center, featuring The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport the Fletcher-class USS Kidd, While close enough to New Orleans to is serviced by American Airlines, United and home to a number of colleges and share the flavor of its southern sister city, Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. universities.

Application & Nomination Process Confidential inquiries are welcomed; nominations are invited. Application packet must include: a) Letter of interest b) Current resume/curriculum vitae c) One-page description of experience working with and developing educational opportunities for disenfranchised populations d) At least five references with full contact and e-mail information (References will not be contacted without applicant’s consent.)

Submit application packet (preferably as PDFs) to [email protected] by September 2, 2019, for best consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Submit nominations to [email protected] with complete contact and e-mail information on the individual being nominated. Kenny Daugherty, President, and Emily Parker Myers, CEO, of Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting, are assisting the Board of Regents with this search.

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