Dr. Michael Kirkland, Executive Director Professor of History and Humanities Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Bainbridge, Blakely, Donalsonville, and Moultrie mkirkland@abac.edu Objective To be Georgia’s next United States Senator Education Ph.D. M.A. B.A. A.A. Humanities History History History Florida State University Valdosta State University University of Georgia Bainbridge State College (2010) (1998) (1996) (2016) Relevant Professional Experience Summary (See Next Page for Details) • • • • • • • • • • • • • Vice President of Academic Affairs (Interim) Vice President of Student Affairs (Interim) Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences Graduate, Executive Leadership Institute, University System of Georgia Faculty member in ranks from Instructor to Professor Meritorious Award Winner, Most Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year Faculty Senator Institutional SACS liaison Experienced SACS reviewer and visitor Honors Program founder Faculty and Staff Edward D. Mobley Fellows (Leadership) Program Director Study abroad leader Executive Director of four off-campus sites Relevant Community and Civic Leadership Summary • • • • • • • • Seminole County Board of Education; currently serving as Chairman Bainbridge Rotary Club Bainbridge State College Foundation, Board Member Bainbridge -Decatur County Chamber Youth Leadership Program Seminole County Chamber Youth Leadership Program Donalsonville Lions Club Lion of the Year Pataula Judicial District Citizens Review Panel Seminole County Department of Family and Children Services Board Member Professional Experience Executive Director, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College • • • A Cabinet-level position with administrative supervision of four instructional sites; Responsible for the sites that once made up the former Bainbridge State College (Bainbridge, Blakely, Donalsonville) as well as the Moultrie site. These are Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s four off-campus sites; General administrative leader with responsibility of day-to-day operations as well as responsibilities for external affairs and economic development relationships. Vice President for Academic Affairs, Bainbridge State College • • • • July 2017 – Dec. 2017 Served as the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs during the merger between Bainbridge State College and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College; During this time, also served as the SACS liaison, contributing to the merger prospectus. Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and SACS Liaison • • • January 2018 – Present June 2017 – July 2018 Responsible for writing the Fifth Year Interim Report; Responsible for writing the QEP Report; Responsible for writing a follow-up report for a level change to offer a Bachelor’s degree; Assisted in writing the prospectus to merge two institutions; Also served as SACS Liaison during this period. Professor of History, Bainbridge State College • • • • • Taught 5 sections of history per semester; Founded and led the Honors Program; Led a study abroad program to France and Italy (2016); Invited to teach at two universities in Morocco (2016); “One Matters” Award Recipient, in service to students (2015). Dean, School of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of History • • • • • • • 2012-2017 2010 – 2012 Academic leader of 45 full-time faculty and 40 part-time faculty; Chief Academic Officer of the School’s 2000+ students; Responsible for developing the course schedule; Responsible for evaluating faculty for promotion and tenure; One of three principal writers of the decennial SACS report; Leader of the development of the Quality Enhancement Plan, online learning; Responsible for leadership of all of the College’s academic courses and programs, including the Associate Degree and learning support; • • • • Responsible for mitigating faculty and student disputes, complaints, and appeals; Meritorious Award Winner, 2011 (Most Outstanding Faculty Member); Co-Chair of the Presidential Inauguration Committee (2011); Selected to represent faculty on Presidential Search Committee (2010). Interim Vice President for Student Affairs • • • With a background in admissions and financial aid as well as being elected by the faculty to chair the Student Affairs committee of the Faculty Council, asked by the President of the College to serve as VPSA to help rebuild and stabilize a weak financial aid office; Completed that task in a year and returned to the faculty to earn promotion and tenure; Responsible for all matters related to student affairs and student services, including but not limited to admissions, financial aid, testing, counseling, recruiting, student activities, judicial affairs, student code of conduct, etc. Selected by the University System of Georgia to participate in a two week seminar and faculty development seminar to Morocco and Spain; Instructor/Assistant Professor of History • • • • 1998 – 2000 Admissions and Financial Aid counselor; Recruiting responsibilities included the north Georgia territory; Called, wrote letters, and recruited students to a small, two-year college. Admissions Recruiter, Keiser College • • 2000 – 2003 Caseworker who assisted people with public benefits; Also investigated child abuse and cases of neglect. Admissions Recruiter, Andrew College (private community college) • • • 2003 – 2007 As a junior faculty member, responsible for teaching 5 sections of history per semester; Faculty sponsor of the College Bowl Team; Chaired the Study Abroad Committee; Elected to Faculty Council in just the third year. Department of Family and Children Services • • 2007 – 2008 1997 – 1998 Admissions counselor; Recruiting responsibilities included phone and in-person interviews. SACS Accreditation Experience 2010 2011 2014 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 References One of three principal authors of the Bainbridge State College SACS self-study report, including the One of three principal authors of the Bainbridge State College Follow-Up Report; SACS On-Site Review Committee Member, Kilgore College; SACS On-Site Review Committee Member, Dyersburg State Community College; SACS 011-Site Review Committee Member, Southwest Texas College; Principal author of the Bainbridge State College Fifth-Year Interim Report; Principal author of the Bainbridge Sate College Fifth Year Interim Follow-Up Report; SACS On-Site Review Committee Member, Chipola College; Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Leadership Team. Dr. David Bridges, President Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 2802 Moore Highway Tifton, GA 31793 229.391.5050 (office) (cell) dbridges@abac.edu Dr. Stuart Ray?eld, Vice Chancellor of Leadership and Institutional Development University System of Georgia 270 Washington Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30334 (cell) Dr. Tom Wilkerson, President (Retired) Bainbridge State College Young Harris, GA 30582 (home) (cell) Mr. Wheat Kirbo, Attorney and Chair of the Bainbridge State College Foundation 206 West Water Street Bainbridge, GA 39817 229.246.3900 (of?ce) • Mrs. Barbara Snipes, Bainbridge State College (Retired) and Secretary of the Bainbridge State College Community Ambassadors (home) (cell) • Mr. Mark Earnest, Superintendent Seminole County Schools 203 East 6th Street Donalsonville, GA 39845 229.524.2433 (office) Other professional, community, and character references are available upon request. T: Pritchard and Jerden 950 East Paces Ferry N.E. 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Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia Local Association President, Chairperson of Commercial Lines Committee Southern Association of Workers? Compensation Administrators (SAWCA) co-chair the Claims Committee President Jaycees of Gainesville, Georgia Campaign Chairman United Way of Gainesville/Hall County Assistant Director Gainesville/ Hall County Chamber of Commerce Member, Board of Directors Gainesville College Lanier Tech Member, Board of Directors Rehabilitation Industries of N.E. Georgia Member, Board of Directors Challenged Child Friends, Inc. Co?Chair, Capital Campaign Fund Drive Challenged Child Member North Hall Booster Club ?The Work Comp Playbook for Employers? Over 2,000 copies sold. ?Georgia Agent?s Guide to Workers? Compensation? ?Georgia Claims Management Training Program" ?Georgia Medical Providers Guide to Workers' Compensation" Numerous articles on risk management and workers? compensation PRITCHARD JERDEN Insurance and Risk Management Since 1960