1 Susan C. Turell CURRICULUM VITAE SUSAN C. TURELL EDUCATION and CREDENTIALS August 1992 Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology University of Houston APA full accreditation May 1987 M.Ed., Counseling Psychology University of Houston May 1978 B.A. Magna cum Laude University of Texas at Austin Plan II: Liberal Arts Honors Program 2013 – Present Licensed Psychologist- New York State PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS August 2013-present SUNY College at Oneonta Founding Dean, School of Social Science Interim Dean, School of Arts and Humanities (starting August 2016) Duties and Responsibilities: Facilitate activities of 17 departments in the Schools of Social Science and Arts and Humanities: Africana and Latino Studies, Anthropology, Art, Communication Arts, Cooperstown Graduate Program (Museum Studies), English, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Geography & Environmental Sustainability Studies, Health and Fitness, History, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre, and Women’s and Gender Studies. Manage annual budget of over 11 million dollars. Oversee personnel for approximately 280 full time and part time faculty. Major accomplishments: Created the strategic direction of the School of Social Science, a newly formed administrative structure Elevated the profile and identity of the School of Social Science to external community Co-led development of Academic master plan (AMP) area related to general education reform, which resulted in the development of College-wide learning outcomes Aligned resources within the Schools to better meet student enrollment needs and growth in strategic area Increased faculty TT lines in needed areas Initiated cluster hire for positions across several departments, focused on underrepresented groups of faculty Facilitated development of strategic directions for Health and Fitness department Facilitated development of new bachelor degrees in in Anthropology, Geography & Sustainability Studies, and Health & Fitness departments Facilitated development of new master’s degree in Research and Data Analytics (Sociology and Psychology departments) and a Science Museum Studies track at the Cooperstown Graduate Program Initiated pilot projects regarding High Impact Practices, and provided infrastructure support for faculty development around best practices Initiated Domestic Intercultural Immersion pilot projects for the College, impacting over 100 students Initiated and facilitated the Racial Equity Institute training and process to improve racial climate on campus and become an anti-racist institution Planned and implemented mini-institute for faculty development in liberal education and engaged learning Facilitated development and/or clarification of policies and practices regarding personnel 2 Susan C. Turell February 2011-July 2013 Clarion University of Pennsylvania Associate Provost Duties and Responsibilities: Served in the following capacities: second in command in Academic Affairs; Member of the Provost and Deans Councils; Dean of Graduate Studies; Summer school director; IRB coordinator; Academic Affairs representative to the University curriculum committee Primary responsibility to oversee the following: Development of new programs and expansion of curricular reform, including liberal education core, university graduation requirements, living learning communities, and infusion of high impact practices; Oversight of program review process; Development and implementation of assessment plan; represented Provost regarding personnel processes regarding hiring, promotion, renewal, and tenure; Oversight of workforce development of technology-related businesses and technology transfer; Oversight of student success center development; Oversight of budget of $3million+. Supervisory Units/Programs: Center for Academic Achievement [University Advising, Disability Student Services, Orientation, TRiO grants (Upward Bound, Student Support Services, Educational Talent Search), Tutoring, Minority Student Services], Writing Center, Honors Program, Center for Research and Intellectual Property Development (Economic Development); Summer Bridge. Major Accomplishments: . Developed and implemented data-informed campus-wide retention plan, resulting in 5.5% increase in retention from fall 2012-fall 2013, and connected to the Access to Success initiative (from 70.2% to 75.7%) . Worked intimately with campus executives in creating, designing, and implementing the university’s strategic plan and academic direction of Clarion . Introduced High Impact Practices (HIPs) to campus, resulting in the concept’s inclusion in the new Clarion University vision statement . Led revision of the General Education program, including assessment and intentional use of HIPs . Developed HIPs pilot projects through competitive internal grant program, HIPs conference and Undergraduate faculty/student collaboration conference . Led the development and adoption of university-wide learning outcomes . Revised the University program review process . Developed campus-wide departmental student learning assessment plans . Created student success center (Center for Academic Achievement) . Redesigned liberal studies degree- online and face-to-face . Facilitated Equity Scorecard analysis and began implementation of recommendations . Initiated environmental scan to implement a Center for Teaching Excellence . Provided oversight to advising initiatives toward a developmental and holistic advising program . Aligned resources to enable growth in strategic areas . Served as consultant to PASSHE for Access to Success project . Revised university space and fee policy 2002-2011 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2008-2011 Inaugural Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (Appointed 2010; Interim 2008-2010) Professor, Psychology (2005 – 2011) Associate professor, Psychology (2002-2005) Duties and Responsibilities: Supervised and directed 15 units/programs involving 60+ professional staff members with budget supervision exceeding 4 million dollars, and a reporting line directly to the provost. Served on the 3 Susan C. Turell Chancellor’s Cabinet and work intimately with campus executives in creating, designing, and implementing the university’s strategic plan and academic direction of UWEC. Development and implementation of an Academic Master Plan. Development and implementation of retention plan. Development and expansion of curricular reform, including liberal education core, university graduation requirements, and infusion of high impact practices. Supervisory Units/Programs: First Year Experience, Center for Service-Learning, Center for International Education, Honors Program, Title III, McNair Scholars, University Assessment; from 2008-2010- Advising, Orientation/First Year Initiatives, Academic Skills Center, Blugold Fellows, Career Services, Services for Students with Disabilities, and other TRIO grants (over 1 million dollars)—Upward Bound, Educational Opportunity Center, Student Support Services. University-wide initiative participation: Program to Evaluate and Enhance Quality (PEEQ); University Marketing Plan; Campus Master Plan; Academic Building Planning Team; Strategic Enrollment Management Team; Associate deans group Major accomplishments: . Created the strategic direction of Undergraduate Studies, a newly formed subdivision of Academic Affairs . Revised the first year experience . Led revision of General Education, including assessment . Provided oversight of course availability . Led revision of cultural diversity requirement . Developed and implemented intercultural immersion experiences . Led the development of both retention and time-to-graduation plans . Led Compass team (AAC&U beta project) in development of infusion of HIPs into General Education . Oversight of project coordination for Title III $1.73 million grant to develop linked courses for general education . Led efforts resulting in an increase in international students by 30% in one year (170 to 220 students) . Led efforts resulting in an increase in Honors program enrollment and diversity, resulting in the 2012 Board of Regents Diversity Award, Team Category . Initiated Dismantling Racism process, now in its 8th year, to create an inclusive climate at UWEC . Aligned resources to enable growth in strategic areas 2002-2008 Coordinator, Women’s Studies Duties and Responsibilities: Supervised women’s studies faculty, and oversaw teaching/scheduling for approx 10 faculty teaching cross listed courses per semester. Managed course scheduling, faculty contracts, program budget ($150,000-$200,000), community liaison, and program direction. Major accomplishments: . Authored the Entitlement to Plan for the Women’s Studies major at UW-EC and the Proposal for Authorization for a New Major; managed the shared governance process for the new major, including presentation to Board of Regents . Expanded and refined internal structure of the UW-EC Women’s Studies Program . Revised student course evaluations . Initiated alumni relations database and structure for the program . Created, developed, and implemented student learning assessment procedures 4 Susan C. Turell August 1992- University of Houston-Clear Lake August 2002 Associate Professor, Psychology (2001-2002) Assistant Professor, Psychology (1995-2001) Lecturer, Psychology and Women’s Studies (1992-1995) Convener of Women's Studies (1994-2002) Convener, Psychology (2000-2002) PUBLICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH Refereed journal publications Smith, S.K., and Turell, S.C. (in press)