Joe May

Joe May Joe has a account Chancellor at Dallas County Community College District Dallas, Texas 500+ connections Contact info Dallas County Community College District Texas A&M University-Commerce About Dr. Joe D. May became the seventh chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) in February 2014. DCCCD is one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas, with seven colleges that have served more than three million people since the system was founded in 1965. Before joining DCCCD, Dr. May served as president of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), where unduplicated enrollment grew from 71,000 to 111,000 during his tenure. Dr. May was the driver behind developing and passing landmark legislation that has made available over $200 million in construction funds for technical and community colleges. He also moved adult education from a K-12 program to a community and technical college program, and established a model articulation and transfer initiative that is enabling more students to pursue a baccalaureate degree. During his career, Dr. May has provided leadership for successful organizations throughout the United States and abroad. His background includes serving in leadership roles in business organizations, as well as public and private colleges and universities. He has provided consulting services to new community college initiatives in Japan, the United Kingdom, Russia and Saudi Arabia. Dr. May’s experience ranges from having served as a counselor and a faculty member to the system president of the Colorado Community College System. As the system president for the Colorado Community College System, Dr. May provided leadership to 13 colleges that enrolled 116,000 students throughout the state. Prior to that role, he served as the president of Pueblo Community College. Experience Dallas County Community College District Chancellor Company NameDallas County Community College District Dates EmployedFeb 2014 – Present Employment Duration6 yrs 1 mo LocationDallas, Texas - Provide leadership for the seven Dallas County Community Colleges and the Dallas Colleges Online, which includes 83,000 credit students, 25,000 continuing education students, more than 7,000 employees, and an operating budget of more than %513 million. - Partner with businesses that align with the DCCCD mission. - Help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by hosting the Dallas cohort of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. - Shrink the skills gap in Dallas with new programs such as patient care technician training, which was funded with a $500,000 grant from Chase Bank's New Skills at Work initiative. - Work with other community college system chancellors as part of Rebuilding America's Middle Class (RAMC), providing a strong national voice for community colleges, telling the community college story and educating policy makers. … see more Louisiana Community and Technical College System President Company NameLouisiana Community and Technical College System Dates EmployedJan 2007 – Feb 2014 Employment Duration7 yrs 2 mos - Provided leadership for 14 community and technical colleges across the State of Louisiana - Provided leadership for 111,000 students, 4,500 employees, and an operating budget of over $300.0 million - Worked with communities and legislature to create Northshore Technical Community College and Central Louisiana Technical Community College - Led efforts to improve efficiency and expand access by merging 3 technical colleges with 3 community colleges - Received over $600 million from Louisiana Legislature for construction of new campuses and facilities that will result in over 50 new and remodeled buildings throughout the state - Secured funding necessary to construct 7 new community college campuses - Secured funding and implemented a new $45.0 million, statewide information technology system - Established international partnerships with colleges in France, Saudi Arabia, India, and Russia - Worked with the Fulbright program to create the Russia Community College Program (Fulbright’s only exclusively community college initiative) - Developed and implemented a national advocacy model that resulted in 32 separate pieces of legislation being pasted to support Louisiana’s community colleges - Expanded role of college foundations leading to the raising of $18.0 million in FY 2013 - In 2013, 13 of 14 LCTCS colleges were noted as being among the top 100 degree and/or certificate producers in the nation - Developed and implemented a legislative strategy and agenda that resulted in the establishment of a new $10.0 million Rapid Response Training Fund - Moved Adult Education from the Department of Education to Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges - Created national model of adult education called “WorkReady U” that serves 49,000 adults annually … see more Best Associates (Higher Ed Holdings) SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Company NameBest Associates (Higher Ed Holdings) Dates Employed2005 – 2006 Employment Duration1 yr LocationDallas, TX · Managed acquisition and change of ownership for the American College of Education (ACE) · Recruited and employed the leadership team of ACE · Provided leadership for change of ownership and initial accreditation of ACE with North Central Association of Colleges and Schools · Led effort to gain operating authority within the state of Illinois for ACE · Developed the implementation strategy including short and long-term goals for ACE · Served on teams involving the acquisition of new colleges, institutes and tertiary institutions in the US and Latin America · Developed model for standardized curricula that is used at all instructional locations in Chicago, IL Boston, MA; Bogatá, Colombia; Panama City, Panama; Brazil; and Mexico · Developed community college programs for implementation in international markets including Mexico, Colombia, Panama, and Brazil · Developed concept for the Community College of the Americas for implementation in Latin America · Implemented “Brazilian Model” for distance education in the US; and developed operational plans for opening “greenfield” institutions both in the US and internationally … see more Regis University ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT Company NameRegis University Dates Employed2004 – 2005 Employment Duration1 yr LocationDenver, Colorado · Supervised and managed New Ventures of Regis University and the Community College Partnership Program · Developed and implemented the Associate’s to Bachelor’s™ Program as a national and international effort to assist community college graduates in earning baccalaureate degrees · Initiated agreements with over 50 community colleges that allow community college graduates to remain at their institutions one additional year and earn a bachelor’s degree online · Formulated a new business model for New Ventures of Regis University that focuses on creating a national and international online consortium; and identified products and services for partner colleges, universities, and organizations to assist them with online and accelerated education programs. … see more Colorado Community College System President Company NameColorado Community College System Dates Employed2000 – 2003 Employment Duration3 yrs LocationDenver, Colorado · Provided leadership for 13 colleges, 38 campuses, and 2,500 faculty and staff, which serve over 116,000 credit students and an annual budget of over $338 million · Led colleges in achieving largest enrollment increase in over nine years; appropriations since the establishment of the system · Received $87 million from Colorado Legislature for construction of new facilities · Developed and implemented a legislative strategy and agenda that, in spite of a challenging economy, resulted in the largest one year increase in general fund · Secured special legislative appropriations of $1.40 million to buy-down student tuition · Initiated and sustained collaboration and partnership with key organizations in business and industry, philanthropy, and state and federal government · Established and implemented systems using technology to provide disintermediated services to students, clients, faculty, staff, and administrators · Frequent speaker and author on issues related to improved student learning and system performance, including higher education transformation, assessment, accountability and institutional effectiveness · Promoted and shaped higher education reform in Colorado through testimony at legislative hearings · Established a Professional Development Center with a focus on student and client service and classroom quality · Established a partnership with the Mexican Consulate to improve outreach to recent immigrants · Worked with government and educational leaders from Brazil, Chile, China, Denmark, Mexico, Japan, and the United Kingdom to improve global educational programs · Expanded CCC Online to become one of the most successful and profitable on-line instructional delivery systems in the United States; and negotiated a statewide transfer agreement that improved the transferability of courses between all community colleges and the Colorado State College System … see more Pueblo Community College PRESIDENT Company NamePueblo Community College Dates Employed1993 – 2000 Employment Duration7 yrs LocationPueblo, Colorado · Provided leadership for three campuses and 256 faculty and staff which served over 8,000 credit students and an annual budget of over $47.0 million ($25 million operating) · Developed and constructed the Gorsich Advanced Technology Center by raising $4.0 million from Colorado Legislature, $3.7 million from private gifts, and $30.0 million from business and industry partnerships · Led college in achieving a 30% enrollment increase over seven years · Increased the Foundation endowment from $1.4 million to over $7.2 million · Secured two special legislative appropriations of $1.5 and $4.6 million for upgrading campus technology infrastructure · Received $4.69 million from Colorado Legislature to remodel Health Sciences facilities and remodeled College Center at cost of $4.2 million · Established the Colorado Advanced Photonics Institute in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Manufacturing Academy and the Colorado Advanced Technology Institute with $600,000 from the Colorado Legislature · Coordinated the development of PCC Online – the state’s first on-line degree program · Established sister college with Yamagata College of Industry and Technology in Yamagata, Japan · Formed the Pueblo Community Compact with the CEOs of local university, two school districts, and two chambers of commerce to address local educational issues · Partnered with Pueblo County School District 70 to establish the Pueblo Technical Academy, a new high school with an emphasis on engineering and engineering technologies · Implemented the Accelerated College Education (ACE) program enabling students to earn an associate degree in five semesters while attending only evenings and weekends · Developed business and industry partnerships resulting in over $40.0 million in training, equipment, and contributions for the college and raised over $1.0 million to match the state for construction of a new $9.2 million campus in Fremont County … see more Danville Community College DEAN OF INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Company NameDanville Community College Dates Employed1989 – 1993 Employment Duration4 yrs · Provided leadership for three academic divisions, the Center for Business and Industry, student development services, institutional research and assessment, and the Learning Resources Center · Administered to 104 full-time faculty and staff and over 100 part-time faculty while serving an enrollment of 5,677 credit students annually · Increased minority student enrollment from 13% to 22.5 % of student population · Received $400,000 in special legislative funding for a dental hygiene program · Obtained $250,000 in grants for faculty and curriculum development · Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities to develop integrated ethics courses · Guided the implementation of the college’s Honors Program · Developed and implemented a comprehensive new faculty development program · Expanded drama and theater offerings · Developed programs in Automated Office Administration, Computer Aided Design, Microcomputer Application Technology, and Legal Assisting · Expanded off-campus extension center in partnership with two area colleges · Wrote grants securing funds for the celebration of Black History Month · Administered to personnel responsible for providing 350 customized training courses to over 100 businesses and industries serving 3,500 different individuals · Cultivated articulation agreements with colleges and universities throughout Virginia and North Carolina · Coordinated the development of the tech-prep program with area public schools · Worked to increase the college transfer enrollment through aggressively cooperating with area high schools in expanding existing and developing new dual enrollment agreements; and managed instructional programs and resources during a period in which record enrollments totaled 25% … see more Vernon College EXECUTIVE DEAN OF INSTRUCTION Company NameVernon College Dates Employed1985 – 1989 Employment Duration4 yrs LocationVernon, Texas · Responsible for educational offerings at three instructional locations including the Sheppard Learning Center and the Wichita Falls Campus · Administratively responsible to 140 full-time and part-time faculty and staff · Provided leadership for two deans of instruction, an associate dean of instruction for continuing education, the assistant dean of instruction for curriculum development, and the director of learning resources · Coordinated budget for credit and non-credit instructional programs · Received $150,000 to direct a state-wide research program aimed at improving occupational-technical instruction · Directed a successful self-study leading to reaffirmation of regional accreditation · Promoted the use of technology in delivery of instruction · Coordinated curriculum development and review · Initiated computer purchase program whereby 43% of faculty purchased personal computers · Coordinated the development of course schedules · Supervised the design and construction of a natatorium; and implemented a broad-based annual plan and a five-year strategic planning system … see more Navarro College DEAN OF STUDENT SERVICES Company NameNavarro College Dates Employed1981 – 1985 Employment Duration4 yrs LocationCorsicana, Texas · Managed 45 people including those in the registrar’s office, the admissions office, institutional marketing and recruiting, public information services, computer services, intercollegiate athletics, financial aid, counseling services, student activities, student newspaper, housing, veteran affairs, and alumni services · Expanded the college’s marketing program leading to record enrollments · Planned and implemented the college’s intercollegiate baseball program · Served as athletic director for all intercollegiate programs · Coordinated high school/college partnerships with local secondary schools; and supervised the development and implementation of six major construction and renovation projects including a coliseum and several residence halls … see more Sul Ross State University ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF EDUCATION Company NameSul Ross State University Dates Employed1978 – 1981 Employment Duration3 yrs LocationAlpine, Texas · Taught graduate courses in counselor education · Served as graduate advisor to students pursuing a master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance · Developed new courses in Career Counseling and Computerized Statistics; and established the university’s counseling center and served as director from 1980 to 1981 … see more Cedar Valley College INSTRUCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY/COUNSELOR Company NameCedar Valley College Dates Employed1978 – 1979 Employment Duration1 yr LocationLancaster, Texas · Taught Psychology and Human Development courses and worked in the college counseling center and served as new student advisor Show fewer experiences Education Texas A&M University-Commerce Texas A&M University-Commerce Degree NameEd.D. Student Personnel and Guidance AdministrationField Of StudyEmphasis in Higher Education Administration - MajorGradeInterdisciplinary, Higher Ed Administration & Vocational Education - Minor Dates attended or expected graduation1977 – 1980 Dissertation: Effects of Life Change and Environmental Expectations on the Academic Performance and Attrition Rates of Incoming College Freshmen Stephen F. Austin State University Stephen F. Austin State University Degree NameMaster of Education (M.Ed.)Field Of StudyCounseling Dates attended or expected graduation1976 – 1977 Stephen F. Austin State University Stephen F. Austin State University Degree NameB.S. Social Rehabilitation ServicesField Of StudyPsychology — minor Dates attended or expected graduation1972 – 1976