EXECUTIVE SEARCH PROFILE

VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION THE COLLEGE Dutchess Community College, one of the most highly regarded of the 30 community colleges in the State University of system, is located on 130 acres in the Town of Poughkeepsie, in the scenic and historic mid-Hudson Valley. Poughkeepsie is situated along the Hudson River, halfway between – and just 90 minutes from – and the state capital of Albany. Manhattan is easily accessible by car and Metro-North railroad.

Founded in 1957, DCC serves as the community college for both Dutchess and Putnam, and draws students from surrounding counties and beyond. A satellite site, in the town of Wappingers Falls, provides additional access to those at the southern end of the county. It is one of the largest employers in Dutchess County and plays a vital role in local economic development and the community’s cultural and social environment. Many local business civic and political leaders are graduates of DCC and the community views the College as a signifcant asset. The current and previous County Executives are DCC alumni, and the College enjoys a collegial and productive relationship with county government.

The College is a public, comprehensive, accredited community college governed by a 10-member board of trustees, fve appointed by the Dutchess County Legislature and four by the governor; one student is elected by the student body. The institution is fnancially stable, has never implemented layoffs, and in a recent SUNY survey, 9 out of 10 DCC students said they would choose DCC again. They also gave high marks to quality of instruction, facilities, class size, and library resources.

Following a national search, Pamela R. Edington, Ed.D. became the institution’s ffth president in August 2014. During her tenure, Dr. Edington has distinguished herself as an accessible, passionate and visionary leader gifted in creating linkages between people and organizations to leverage resources and facilitate positive change. Under her leadership the college has refreshed its mission statement, created a fve-year strategic plan, negotiated three multi-year union contracts, earned Middle States re-accreditations, enhanced diversity and inclusion efforts, embraced service learning, and accomplished other goals important to students, faculty/staff and the region.

2 The new strategic plan is aligned with the refreshed Vision, Mission, Values and Goals Statement:

Vision Dutchess Community College aspires to be an innovative, transformative community of learners that promotes exemplary student success.

Mission Dutchess Community College aspires to be an innovative, transformative community of learners that promotes exemplary student success.

Values Excellence I Access I Diversity I Collaboration I Accountability

Goals • Increase student success. • Embrace diversity as an integral part of our institutional identity. • Promote collaborative campus culture. • Enhance institutional effectiveness through integration of assessment, planning and resource allocation. • Contribute to the vitality of the region through community engagement.

With a Fall 2016 student body of 9,395 (44% full- time; 27% part-time; and 29% part-time/high school concurrent and bridge), the College is considered mid-sized when compared with the other 29 community colleges in the SUNY system. An additional 9,000 noncredit students are served annually by the College’s Offce of Community Services, which provides continuing education, professional and workforce development, ESL and high school equivalency classes, music and children’s enrichment and other offerings that enhance the community.

3 The College offers more than 50 academic programs. A.A. and A.S. programs designed for transfer comprise the majority of offerings, with A.A.S. and certifcate programs providing additional options for those who wish to enter the workforce after graduation. Among the most popular programs are criminal justice, business, computer science, human services, communications, performing and visual arts, nursing, liberal arts and teacher education. The College is known for its strong architecture and engineering curricula and offers fre science, pilot and aviation management programs.

DCC’s highly accomplished and dedicated faculty work diligently to provide students with the tools necessary for them to achieve their goals, whether it is to pursue a career or further education. The College maintains articulation agreements with four-year colleges nationwide, and helps students transfer credits to schools with which there are no agreements in place. Top transfer schools for DCC students include: Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, Mount Saint Mary College, SUNY Albany and SUNY Purchase. Each graduating class also typically contains several students going on to Cornell, RPI, SUNY Binghamton, Vassar and RIT.

DCC students are very successful upon transfer. The State University of New York recently examined frst-year retention rates of community college transfer students enrolled full-time in bachelor’s degree programs at SUNY four-year institutions. Dutchess Community College students had the second highest retention rate (excluding Fashion Institute of Technology), at 85.4 percent.

Looking at the system as a whole, 79.8 percent of students who transferred from the 30 community colleges to four-year SUNY schools in fall 2015 returned to those four-year institutions in fall 2016. DCC has exceeded the SUNY average for the past six years.

College Demographics • Fall 2016

Age composition of students ...... 21 years or under, 75%; 22-29, 16%; 30+ , 9% Ethnicity of students ...... White, 61%; Hispanic, 19%, black non-Hispanic, 14%; Asian/Pacifc Islander, 2%; Other, 4% Graduates by gender...... Female, 59%; Male, 41% Total enrollment by degree type ...... A.S. and A.A., 53%; A.A.S., 12%; high school, 30%, certifcate, 1%, non-matriculated, 6%

4 Campus Facilities and Environment The DCC main campus is situated on a hill and is sprawling and picturesque. Impressive landscaping and a $2.6 million collection of artwork – including large-scale outdoor sculptures – create an enriching environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Eleven principal buildings comprise the College facilities.

The most recent addition to the campus is Conklin Hall, a 465-bed, suite-style residence hall owned and operated by the DCC Association and located at the north end of campus. Featuring a multi-purpose atrium, lounges on each foor, state-of- the-art security as well as geothermal heating and cooling, the 132,000 square-foot building is designed for student safety, comfort and convenience. DCC is the frst community college in the region to offer student housing, and the building opened at full capacity in both its frst and second years, with substantial waiting lists. Students from out of Dutchess and Putnam counties must have a high school average of at least 70 in order to live in the residence hall, and those with below 75 are interviewed prior to being offered a housing placement.

Other buildings on campus include:

BOWNE HALL: Built in the early 1900s, this building houses administrative offces, including the Offce of the President, Academic Affairs, the Dean of Administration, the Business Offce, the Offce of Communications and Public Relations, the DCC , the Offce of Community Services and Special Programs, and classrooms and conference space for training programs offered to local companies and agencies through OCS.

CENTER FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY: Built in 1988, this building provides classroom and laboratory space for the Computer Information Systems program; offces, classrooms and labs for the Nursing program; and two large television studios and other production facilities for the Communication and Media Arts program. Also housed in CBI are the Telecommunications and Instructional Media Department, and Information System offces.

DAY CARE CENTER: Opened in 1975, the Louis Greenspan Day Care Center provides quality, affordable care to children of DCC students, staff and faculty. It serves as an observation and internship facility for students in DCC’s Early Childhood associate degree and Early Childhood Caregiver certifcate programs. The Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

DRUMLIN HALL: Built in 1976, the Louis Greenspan cafeteria, which seats 800, is located in this building along with the Faculty/Staff Dining Room and a CyberCafe.

5 DUTCHESS HALL: Built in 1963, Dutchess Hall is the main campus student center building and it contains the Offce of Student Activities, the Francis U. Ritz Lounge, student government offces, the James and Betty Hall Theatre, the campus radio station and a quiet-study lounge. It also contains the Music department, classrooms and practice rooms, and faculty offces for the Department of Performing, Visual Arts and Communications. The College bookstore, which is operated by the DCC Association, also is housed in Dutchess Hall.

FALCON HALL: Built in 1966, this building houses the Department of Health, Physical Education, Athletics, and Dance, as well as classrooms, the College gymnasium, dance studio, and other activity areas designed for health and physical education instruction. It also houses the Phil Arnold Fitness Center and the offces of the athletic director.

HUDSON HALL: Built in 1975, Hudson Hall houses the Francis U. and Mary F. Ritz Library, classrooms and faculty offces for Behavioral Sciences; English and Humanities; History, Government and Economics; and Academic Services and Testing; and the W. Eugene Smith Permanent Collection (the largest permanent collection of Smith’s photographs on display in the country).

ORCUTT STUDENT SERVICES CENTER: Built in 1964, the Jack and Llelanie Orcutt Student Services Center houses all student service functions including Admissions, Financial Aid, Counseling, Career and Entrepreneurial Services, the Educational Opportunity Program, Accommodative Services, Student Accounts, Registrar, and the Offce of the Dean of Student Services and Enrollment Management. To enhance onboarding, a Welcome Desk was recently added to help answer student and visitor questions and help with wayfnding.

TACONIC HALL: Built in 1963, Taconic Hall provides classrooms and laboratories for instruction as well as faculty offces for the following departments: Business Technologies; Behavioral Sciences; and Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Technologies.

ALLYN J. WASHINGTON CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND ART: Built in 1999, this facility houses state-of-the-art science, mathematics and art classrooms and faculty offces. The Mildred I. Washington Art Gallery - which exhibits student and faculty work as well as the work of regional, national, and international artists – also is located here.

6 Off-Campus Instruction In addition to the main campus, the College offers credit classes at a site in Wappingers Falls, 13 miles south of the main campus, as well as in more than 20 local high schools. Additionally, the College’s Offce of Community Services offers high school equivalency, English as a second language and vocational classes throughout the county. In September 2016 it opened a new site at the Family Partnership Center in the City of Poughkeepsie, to enhance service to this underserved community.

In 2015, the College entered into a PTECH (Pathways to Technology Education) partnership with the City of Poughkeepsie school district. Each year, ffty ninth-graders a year are selected for the program, through which they can earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree in Engineering or Electrical Technology, within six years. To date, the rigorous program boasts a 98% retention rate. When fully enrolled, there will be 300 students in the program.

Academic Support Services Dutchess Community College offers a variety of free services to assist students in coursework, either on a single-project or ongoing basis. Resources include the Student Academic Success Center, Math and Science Center, Writing Center, ENACT (Engineering, Architecture and Construction Management) Resource Center, Biology Open Lab and 24/7 online tutors from NetTutor. Additional programs include Smart Start, EOP, TRIO and C-STEP.

Athletics DCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Region XV Mid-Hudson Athletic Conference. The College teams wear blue and buff, and are known as the Falcons. There are men’s teams in baseball, basketball and soccer, and women’s teams in softball, basketball, soccer and volleyball. DCC’s cross country team is co- ed. DCC Foundation

DCC Foundation The DCC Foundation, which supports scholarships, guest lectures, endowed faculty chairs and other initiatives that enhance the teaching and learning environment, has assets totaling approximately $8 million. It provides more than $300,000 in scholarships to returning and graduating DCC students each year, including the Charles E. and Mabel E. Conklin Scholarship for Dutchess County students who graduate in the top 10% of their high school class. The two-year, full-tuition scholarship was created 18 years ago and continues to attract growing numbers of top students to DCC. At present, 75 students are attending the College under the Conklin scholarship.

DCC Association The DCC Association operates the College bookstore, daycare center and residence hall, and administers the dining services contract. Its revenue is used to support College initiatives.

7 The Region Dutchess County is located in southeastern New York State, bordered on the west by the beautiful Hudson River and to the east, by Connecticut. It is conveniently located just 90 minutes north of Manhattan and 90 minutes south of Albany. The region is served by major highways, a commuter rail line, Amtrak, and Stewart Airport (just 45 minutes from Poughkeepsie).

DCC is fortunate to be part of a thriving college community. Poughkeepsie also is home to Vassar and Marist Colleges, and Bard, SUNY New Paltz and the Culinary Institute of America are located within 30 minutes of the DCC campus. The College also benefts from its proximity to Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital, both located within 10 minutes of campus.

The New York Times recently described the region’s lure: “The Hudson Valley is vast and varied. With hundreds of miles of sandstone and granite cliffs, cattail-lined riverbanks, former factory towns, orchards, farmland and forests, the scale of its geography and the scope of its history are daunting. The region can be fully explored only on the kind of road trip that skirts one side of the river and winds down the other, hopscotching between historic estates and detouring for farm stands, roadside diners and seductive swimming holes.”

The county’s roots are tied to IBM Corp., which was the dominant economic force in the county from the 1940s to the 1990s. While IBM is still a major employer, its retrenchment over the years has led to healthy diversifcation. The tourism, hospitality and health care industries have grown, and residents may work locally, or commute to Manhattan or Westchester.

The region is known for its rich history, culture and recreational opportunities. Less than 10 minutes from the DCC campus, in Hyde Park, are the Franklin D. Roosevelt Home and Library, the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (Val-Kill), and the Vanderbilt Mansion. Other local homes from the 18th and 19th centuries that have been preserved and are open to the public include the John Kane House, which served as ’s headquarters in 1778; Samuel Morse’s Locust Grove Estate; the Glebe House, the restored home of The Reverend John Beardsley and his wife; and Maple Grove, an 1850 country house.

Dutchess County also is home to a thriving arts scene. Spurring growth in this area over the past decade is Dia:Beacon, which occupies a former Nabisco box printing factory on the banks of the Hudson River. Dia:Beacon presents art from the 1960s to the present as well as special exhibitions, new commissions and public and education programs. Since its opening in May 2003, it has helped transform the city of Beacon into a vibrant arts destination for visitors from the region, New York City, and beyond.

8 The Region (continued) The Bardavon 1869 Opera House, in Poughkeepsie, is the oldest operating theater in the state and 12th oldest in the country. It stages musical, theater and dance performances, as well as flms. The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center is a Victorian-style building that hosts music and dance performances, flms, theater and more. The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck is a multi- purpose cultural and education center that stages plays, musicals, concerts, lectures, readings and the like. The county also is home to the Mid-Hudson Civic Center, which features music from many popular genres as well as a variety of trade shows and other events annually. Of course, the theaters and galleries at nearby Vassar and Marist Colleges greatly enhance the area’s cultural vibrancy.

The Hudson Valley also features many attractions for the outdoor enthusiast. The spectacular Walkway Over the Hudson is the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. Its 1.28-mile stretch, just fve minutes from campus by car, takes walkers and bikers over the Hudson River from Poughkeepsie into Ulster County. It is part of the new, 13-mile Dutchess Rail Trail that is nearing completion.

For those who want a closer view of the river, cruises are available not only for sightseeing, but also in conjunction with other themed events such as wine-tastings and dining. Beyond the river, Dutchess County has many other picturesque locales. Innisfree Garden in Millbrook is a 40-acre lake surrounded by waterfalls, cliffs, streams and garden design infuenced by an ancient Chinese style. Also located in the area is James Baird State Park, a 590-acre site that features golf, swimming, hiking and more. New Paltz’s renowned Mohonk Mountain House and Shawangunk Mountains are just 30 minutes away.

Sports lovers can take advantage of various golf courses in the county, tennis clubs and more. Baseball fans can check out the Hudson Valley Renegades, the class-A affliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. The Renegades play in their Fishkill stadium every summer, and many games feature fun activities perfect for families. Dutchess County also features many horse farms, and riders can take advantage of lessons and outdoor facilities. Skiing also is nearby, with Windham Mountain and other resorts within a few hours’ drive.

Shopping is convenient and plentiful. Route 9 in Poughkeepsie and Wappinger features hundreds of stores, primarily retail chains. Those who enjoy browsing in locally owned shops and boutiques will fnd them throughout the county, from Beacon, to Millbrook and Rhinebeck. The Poughkeepsie area also offers excellent fne dining opportunities, enhanced by the Culinary Institute of America graduates who have opened – or work at – local establishments. Dine on the Hudson River, or at one of the many other fne restaurants that are thriving in our community.

County Demographics According to the recent census, the population of Dutchess County is nearly 300,000. Approximately 74% of the population is white, 11% black and 11% Hispanic. The number of adults ages 25 and up who hold a high school diploma or equivalency as their highest degree is 29.2%. Eighteen percent have earned some college credit with no degree, while 10% have earned an associate degree, 18% a bachelor’s degree and 14% a graduate or professional degree.

9 DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE KEY INDICATORS 2016-17

Investment in plant, less depreciation $49.4 million Plant replacement insured value $159.6 million Cost of operating physical plant $6.4 million Endowment/Foundation $9.4 million Operating budget $66.1 million Revenue mix Tuition/fees: . . . . . 40% Local: ...... 31% State: ...... 29% Federal grants $19.2 million in federal student grants and loans $360,000 in Perkins grants Operating budget per FTE $10,373 In-State Tuition $3,548 per year; $147 per credit Total FTE, Fall 2016, credit 5,776 Total Headcount, credit 9,346 Percentage in at least one remedial course 25% (not including high school enrollment) Non-credit (Offce of Community Services) 8,608 enrollment Student diversity 38% minority Percent of graduating students who enroll in another 51% institution directly after graduation First-year retention rate 65% (based on 2015 frst-time, full-time cohort) Number of degrees/certifcates awarded 2016 1,093 Number of students transferring to 4-year annually 20% (based on 2009 frst-time, full-time cohort who transferred but did not graduate Number of full-time faculty 128 Number of tenured faculty 86 Number of tenure-track faculty 40 Number of part-time faculty 310 Faculty diversity 13% minority Average faculty salary $78,303

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continued Faculty starting salary $53,555 (instructor) Student/faculty ratio 23:1 Library volumes 310 million; 70% electronic Intercollegiate sports Men’s baseball, basketball, soccer; women’s softball, basketball, soccer; co-ed cross-country Unions Dutchess United Educators: Members are faculty and non-teaching professionals Civil Service Employees Association: Members are support staff About two dozen administrative employees are “management confdential” and are not part of a union. What is outsourced Food service Number of board trustees, how selected 10 trustees; 4 appointed by governor, 5 by county legislature for 7-year terms; no limit on terms, 1 elected by student body annually;

11 THE OPPORTUNITY Reporting directly to the President and serving as an integral member of the senior leadership team, the Vice President of Administration (VPA) will play a signifcant role as a collaborative leader and strategic partner in shaping the future of Dutchess Community College. The successful candidate will welcome the opportunity to join a culture that is both collaborative and consensus driven and one in which ability to forge strong working relationships and partnerships across divisions is particularly valued.

The VPA will understand and respect shared governance and advocate for an environment that encourages teamwork, student success, inclusive decision-making and promotes a sense of community across the College. This collaborative and persuasive fnancial leader will have a distinguished record of outstanding professional service and accomplishment as a senior level administrator.

Primary responsibilities include oversight of strategic fnancial planning and analysis of resource use and development; partnering in budget planning and oversight of budget implementation; student fnancial services; risk management; accounting, procurement, and business services; internal audit; facilities planning, construction, and operations; human resource services and employee relations; institutional technology; and environmental health and safety services.

12 Opportunities and Expectations Developing a strategic partnership with the President and the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services and supporting and assisting their efforts to analyze, evaluate, and prioritize strategic initiatives;

Leading the development of strong fnancial planning in support of the institution’s strategic initiatives; developing additional revenue sources to support the College;

Creating and developing innovative funding options in identifying potential revenue sources and how best to leverage them, including consideration of public-private partnerships and alliances with other academic institutions, governmental agencies and non-proft organizations;

Supporting the Board of Trustees’ Finance and Facilities Committees to help develop and implement the College’s capital development plan;

Leading the charge and working collaboratively with members of the College community to ensure that technology is current and suffcient to support student, faculty, staff, and administrative needs;

Guiding and supporting a division that plays a broad and principal role in advancing the College’s mission by providing fscal leadership, safeguarding fnancial assets and resources, ensuring regulatory compliance and providing timely delivery of a wide array of business, facilities and other services to internal and external constituents;

Working closely with and collaboratively with the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services throughout the budget development process; analyzing various budget scenarios and identifying pros and cons for each option;

Monitoring the College’s budget and providing support and guidance to staff (with budgetary responsibility) in setting budgetary priorities, identifying and allocating resources, and developing entrepreneurial alternatives that optimize funding options in support of the College’s academic and community engagement mission;

Working with fnancial leaders in other academic institutions, governmental agencies, and non-proft agencies and organizations, modeling best practices and pursuing strategic alliances that strengthen and expand collaborative partnerships;

Creating and fostering an organizational culture and infrastructure that support operational excellence, deliver quality customer service, and promote optimal effciency; analyzing administrative practices to develop and implement more effective and effcient procedures to strengthen delivery of services, as defned by best practices and supported by measurable standards; and

Serving as the primary fnancial liaison to the SUNY System Offce; participating as an ex-offcio member of the Dutchess Community College Foundation Board; maintaining fnancial oversight of the Dutchess Community College Association entities, including the bookstore, daycare center, residence hall, food service and athletics.

13 Qualifcations and Personal Characteristics Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Administration, Management, Accounting, or related feld; CPA is a plus.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an expressed desire to work collaboratively in a shared governance and unionized environment; ability to crystallize complex fnancial information into lay terms and to effectively articulate the College’s fnancial vision, strengths, goals, and requirements to a wide range of audiences, both internal and external;

Evidence of a commitment to support and strengthen initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, and equity;

A record of progressively responsible administrative experience in fnance and budget management; signifcant successful experience working with auditors, internal controls and compliance related issues;

Familiarity with a wide range of fnancial and revenue generating techniques, including public-private ventures and partnerships, and a record of leadership and involvement in planning and overseeing construction and renovation projects (in campus locations is desirable);

Experience dealing with local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory processes as they affect public institutions and affliated entities such as foundations; evidence of successful advocacy with the previously mentioned entities in ways that build trust and promote mutual beneft;

Successful experience managing a large number of staff, including fnancial services and facilities personnel; evidence of success functioning in a complex, high demand environment while managing multiple priorities simultaneously;

Ability to provide critical, conceptual and strategic thinking to important fnancial, academic and administrative issues across the College;

Possesses suffcient working knowledge of information technology and public safety to provide effective oversight and support to the leadership in these area;

Understanding of the political, social, and economic factors shaping the future of public higher education, and possessing the political astuteness to develop strong partnerships with SUNY and other educational institutions;

Demonstrated familiarity with major construction, renovation and maintenance programs, understanding of facilities management, capital construction, real estate development, campus master panning, and business operations; and

Evidence of meeting the highest standards for personal and professional excellence and unquestionable integrity.

14 APPLICATION PROCEDURES The review of applications begins June 15, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, materials should be received by that date. Candidates should e-mail, as MS Word or Adobe Acrobat attachments, 1) a cover letter that specifically addresses each of the Opportunities and Expectations and Qualifications and Personal Characteristics identified as critical by the College. (This material will be evaluated by the College); 2) a current résumé; and 3) the names and contact information of three professional references to: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

MR. JESSE M. THOMPSON, Senior Consultant and Director of Community College Searches (617) 901-4880

R. H. PERRY & ASSOCIATES 206 East Chestnut Street Asheville, NC 28801 (406) 220-2129 www.rhperry.com

POLICY R. H. Perry & Associates is committed to the highest standards of professionalism in all dealings with candidates, sources, and references. We fully respect the need for confidentiality and assure interested parties that their background and interests will not be discussed without consent of the applicant prior to her or his becoming a candidate.

DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT It is the policy of Dutchess Community College to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons; to prohibit discrimination in employment; and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive and continuing program.

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