Michelle Stewart CV

Michelle Curtain Stewart, Ed.D. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Current Position President, Institute for Clinical Social Work (2019 – present) Education Ed.D. Educational Leadership (2006), MA Sociology (1997), Indiana University, Bloomington; BA Political Science, Alcorn State University (1992) Grant Awards Funded During career over $2.5M in funding from: Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Kellogg Foundation, NSF, FedEx, Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Title III Enrollment Efficiencies Increased enrollment efficiencies by increasing early student registration by 26% Accreditation Experiences Submission of two substantive changes and completion of Fifth-Year Report, Onsite reviewer for Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges Curricular Innovation Development of an annual faculty workshop series, co-requisite model and prior learning assessment policy, curriculum, learning, and innovation committee Student Success Implementation of first-year experience program leading to a ten-year high in student retention with an increase of 9% for fall-to-fall retention Selected Honors & Awards American Council on Education Fellow, University of Minnesota, Morris (2017-2018), Lane College Faculty of the Year (2013)

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EDUCATION 2006 Doctor of Education, Indiana University, Bloomington Major: Educational Leadership Minor: Sociology Specialty: American Sign Language 1998 Nonprofit Management coursework, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN (10 credits).

1996 Master of Arts in Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington 1992 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Pre-Law, Alcorn State University

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCES INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK, Chicago, IL The Institute for Clinical Social Work, founded in 1981, is a private graduate level institution offering MA and PhD degrees. It has an enrollment of 150 students. The mission of the Institute for Clinical Social Work is to prepare scholars and practitioners to advance the knowledge and quality of practice in the fields of clinical social work and counseling and to serve diverse communities through professional and academic contributions.

President 2019 - present Major Responsibilities The President, in close partnership with the Dean and the Vice President for Finance and Operations, manages the strategic visioning and planning; enrollment; strategic partnerships and alliances; expansion and strengthening academic program offerings; and identifying new sources of revenue and fundraising.

LANE COLLEGE, Jackson, TN Lane College, founded in 1882 is a private, religious-affiliated, historically black college. It is an associate and baccalaureate granting institution with an enrollment of approximately 1,460 students. Lane employs 200 faculty and staff members.

Vice President for Academic Affairs

2014- 2019 (ACE Fellow 2017-2018)

Major Responsibilities Chief academic officer with oversight of the budget, faculty, institutional research, registrar, veteran affairs, library, academic support centers, Lane Institute, radio and broadcasting stations, fitness center, band, promotion and tenure, hiring, faculty workshops, and faculty orientation.

Academic Affairs employees 70 full-time faculty, 10 adjuncts, and 15 staff.

Other Responsibilities Provide direction and oversight in the College’s Fifth Year Review, staff liaison for the Academic Affairs Committee on the Board of Trustees, Chair of the Title IX Appeals Committee, served as a member of the college’s fundraising committee for the biennial athletics banquet and annual Founders Day scholarship banquet.

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Accreditation- Led the College in the approval and implementation of two substantive changes submitted to SACSCOC which included the awarding of associate degrees and

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Curricular innovation- Led in the development of a co-requisite model in math, implementation of supplemental student instructors improving pass rates in Algebra I and English Composition. Developed the policy for prior learning assessment leading to an increase in adult students and shortening the time to completion for these students.

Recommended and developed career and academic success courses. Led in the development of career pathways.

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Enrollment & registration efficiencies-Directed and coordinated a collaborative team of directors responsible for implementation of a new student information system (CAMS).

Pre-term registration increased by approximately twenty-six percent.

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Faculty professional development- Developed and launched an annual teaching and learning workshop series for faculty.

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Grants- Served on the college’s grant committee which led to a collaborative NSF grant on capacity-building at HBCUs for STEM activities, a FEDEX grant on career pathways, Tennessee Higher Education Commission Veteran Reconnect grant, and a Title III grant for the development of Lane’s Institute (a targeted retention and pedagogy program for first and second year students). Combined total grants in three years $721,252.00.

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Internationalization – Led in the application process and reinstitution of the acceptance of international students. Leading to a fifty percent increase in international students.

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Student retention- Led in reestablishing the First Year Experience program leading to a ten-year high in fall-to-fall retention rates for first-year students (an increase of nine percentage points).

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Student services- Led in the development or expansion of four student services: development of full-time student support center and lab for mathematics and English, development of an Office of Veteran Affairs, and expansion of career services.

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Partnerships (local, state, national) – Established the college’s first dual enrollment agreements with high schools in Tennessee and Mississippi. Partnered with local and state agencies for Tennessee Reconnect program for adult students. Partnered with the Tennessee Supreme Court, SCALES project.

Department Chair, Sociology & Criminal Justice

2011- 2014

Major Responsibilities Lead facilitator for department planning in sociology and criminal justice including curriculum development and review. Responsible for preparing a schedule of classes in consultation with department faculty. Served as chief advisor for students in the majors and had primary responsibility for reviewing degree audits and recommending students for graduation. There were 8 faculty members in sociology and criminal justice. The two departments had the second and third largest numbers of majors of the 16 academic disciplines. The ten-year trend for the college also shows that these two majors had the most graduates.

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Student Involvement – Social Sciences Club membership and activities increased Efficiency – Increase in efficiency of academic advising Advising- Designated as a master campus advisor Teaching- Received Faculty of the Year Award Graduates- Increase in number of sociology graduates between 2012-2014

INDIANA UNIVERSITY Ostrom Research Center/The International Association for the Study of the Commons Bloomington, IN The International Association for the Study of the Commons (IASC) is the leading professional association dedicated to the commons. Founded in 1989, it is devoted to bringing together multidisciplinary researchers, practitioners, and policymakers for the purpose of improving governance and management, advancing understanding, and creating sustainable solutions for commons, common-pool resources, or any other form of shared resource.

Executive Director for IASC

1996 – 2007

Major Responsibilities Executive director with responsibility for organizational and budgetary management including annual fund raising, filing the Form 990, and Form 941 Quarterly Federal Tax Return, payroll management, and the organization’s annual audit. Coordinated the efforts of the newsletter editor, conference chairs, and support staff. Responsibilities also included directing and leading our global outreach programs in 52 different countries, organizing annual regional meetings and biennial international meetings. Served as the liaison between the board of directors and international entities. The position reported to an international board of directors.

Key Accomplishments • Led the fundraising efforts with the following private donor organizations: The Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and the Christensen Fund • Led the fundraising effort to support the organization’s mission and goals by raising over $1 million in grants • Led in the oversight in marketing of the organization’s conference activities • Recommended and developed an accounting system for tracking income and expenses • Oversight in the production and distribution of the organization’s quarterly publication • Responsible for web site development and maintenance • Led in organizing eight international conferences with nearly 7,000 participants from 52 different countries • Led the annual membership drive leading to an increase from 200 members to over 1,000 members

FACULTY APPOINTMENTS Lane College, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Associate Professor of Sociology, August 2014 – Present Assistant Professor of Sociology, August 2007 – June 2014 Adjunct Professor in the Lane Evening Program (LEAP), January 2008 – August 2010 • •

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Average course load was 12-15 credit hours and approximately 110 students per semester Taught the following major classes and electives: The Family, Human Sexuality, Feminist Theories, Introduction to Sociology, Social Psychology, Research Methods, Social Organizations, Social Theories, Social Stratification, Race and Ethnicity, and Special Topics Seminar Utilized a variety of teaching modalities to deliver information Taught a diverse student body by teaching in both the traditional and nontraditional students Served as an academic adviser for sociology majors Promoted with tenure to associate professor in 2014

American Public University System (Online) Sociology Instructor, 2014-2016 •

Average course load was 6 credit hours and approximately 30 students per course

University of Phoenix (Online) Sociology Instructor, 2011-2014 •

Average course load was 6 credit hours and approximately 25 students per course

Indiana University, Division of Social Sciences Associate Instructor/Sociology, 1994-1996, Bloomington, IN Adjunct Professor/Sociology, 2006-2007, Gary, IN • • •

Average course load was six credit hours per semester and approximately 60-80 students per semester Co-founded a graduate student association for sociology students of color Developed a mentoring program for first-year graduate students

OTHER POSITIONS FAMILY FORTUNE GROUP INCORPORATED, Gary, IN

Family Fortune Group, Incorporated, was founded in 2004. The purpose of the corporation is to benefit shareholders through business investments that include: real estate, stocks, and/or franchise ownership. Family Fortune Group, Incorporated, also owns HBCU Accessories which sells jewelry, greeting cards, Afrocentric merchandise, and products created for historically black colleges and universities. These products are sold online, in Afriware Books which has locations in both Maywood and Chicago, IL, and at the HBCU Museum in Washington, DC. Co-founder/Chief Executive Officer 2003– Present

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Principal executive officer of the organization Responsible for supervising all of the activities of the organization Presiding officer at all monthly meetings and special call meetings Led in the acquisition of real estate purchases Led in the development of a stock portfolio Led in the development of HBCU Accessories, a subsidiary of Family Fortune Group, Incorporated

Indiana University, The Ostrom Research Center, Bloomington, IN Administrative Assistant 1995-1996 The Ostrom Research Center is a research hub on the campus of Indiana University. The Center has served as host to an array of visitors from around the world. As an administrative assistant to the director of library services, I was responsible for corresponding regularly with researchers, visiting scholars, developing and maintaining databases, and financial record keeping.

The Center for Environment & Community Justice, Indianapolis, IN Grants Coordinator 1994 The Center for Environment and Community Justice (CECJ) was a grassroots-based organization dedicated to empowering community members and assisting them in their efforts to decrease the effects of hazardous waste in urban communities. As the grants coordinator, and assistant to the director, I was responsible for identifying project goals and financial plans for CECJ. I also established a database listing potential contacts and environmental groups throughout the US. I corresponded regularly with board members regarding administrative concerns related to CECJ. I also had an opportunity to work with community groups and share information that I learned about group management and empowerment in order to build stronger networks.

HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP TRAINING 2020

Fellow, Anchor Institution Inaugural Cohort, Anchor Institutions Taskforce.

2017-2018

Fellow, American Council on Education (ACE), University of Minnesota, Morris, Participated with UMM’s leadership team through: Chancellor’s Group, Development Team Meetings, Budget Committee/Summit, Enrollment Management Group, Retention Group, Strategic Planning & Visioning Committee, Mentored by UMM’s Chancellor, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and Chief Development Officer. National and international site visits to higher education institutions learning best practices in student success, development, and enrollment and financial management.

2016-2017

Fellow, Tennessee Independent Colleges & University Association Executive Leadership Institute (ELI), Inaugural Class, Nashville, TN. The yearlong, statewide program provided senior campus leaders with knowledge and skills for future roles in leadership and preparation for the presidency.

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American Council on Education (ACE) Women’s Leadership Institute, Alexandria, VA.

2015

Higher Education Resource Services Institutes (HERS), Advancing Women Leaders in Higher Education Administration, Bryn Mawr, PA.

PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES 2014 2014 2014 2013 2013 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2004

Enrollment Committee, Lane College Presidential Search Committee (Elected Faculty Representative), Lane College Curriculum & Instruction Committee, Lane College Academic Council, Lane College Nominations Committee, Lane College Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Advisory Council, Lane College Faculty Handbook Committee, Lane College Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Committee (Co-Chair), Lane College Committee on Education Programs (Chair), Lane College Academic Clemency Committee (Faculty Member). Lane College Student Advising Committee, Lane College Faculty Search Committee, Lane College Accreditation Committee, Lane College Board of Directors, Advisory Committee for the International Association for the Study of the Commons, Indiana University Parent Leadership Committee. Thea Bowman Leadership Academy, Gary, IN Advisory Board. Catholic Charities, Gary, IN

RESEARCH PROJECTS 2011-2013. Lead Researcher. Allenton Heights Choice Neighborhoods (Department of Housing & Urban Development), Jackson, TN. 2000. Independent Research Project. Designed a training module outlining sexual harassment laws and policies to be used during professional development training for school leaders and as an in-school reference manual.

1999. Research Team Member. The Monroe County School District, Bloomington, IN. Assisted in developing a school safety module.

1996. Research Assistant. The National Study of Mental Health Research Project, Indianapolis, IN. “Social and Cultural Characteristics in Predicting Emergency Room Utilization Patterns of Women and Men.”

BOOK REVIEW & RESEARCH ARTICLE 2006. Curtain, M. Issues of culture in teacher preparation and teaching experiences. Journal of

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the Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences, Volume X: 30-39.

1999. Curtain, M. Reflections on Common Property Theory & Research. International Association for the Commons, www.iasc-commons.org.

1997. Stockard, J. Sociology: Discovering Society. Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing Company.

CONFERENCES & OTHER PRESENTATIONS Stewart, M. 2019. “Demographic shifts in higher education: Challenges of diversity, inclusion and equity.� Department of Social Work, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Stewart, M. 2018. Where will the next generation of anchor university leaders come from?

Anchor Institutions Taskforce Annual Conference, New York, NY. Stewart, M. 2018. Perseverance: The solution to solving the pre-eminent problems of the 21st century. Opening Convocation, Lane College, Jackson, TN. Stewart, M. 2017. Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Female Leaders in Higher Education. Jackson State Community College, Jackson, TN Curtain, M. 2015. The Beloved Community: A Multi-Denominational Panel Discussion about Race and Religion. Forest Heights United Methodist Church, Jackson, TN. Curtain, M. 2015. Civil Rights in the USA. Lambuth Helen Hardin Honors Spring Symposium, University of Memphis, Jackson, TN. Curtain, M. 2014. Presentation of 10th President of Lane College, Lane College, Jackson, TN. Curtain, M. 2014. Ethics & Decision Making. Leadership Jackson 2014, Jackson, TN Curtain, M. 2014. Go Get That $$$: Understanding the Grant Process. Brown Bag Presentation, Lane College, Jackson, TN Curtain, M. 2013. Campus Compact Community Engagement Panel. Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism & Service Learning, Franklin, TN. Curtain, M. 2012. State of the Black Family. State of the Black Union. Lane College, Jackson, TN. Curtain, M. 2011. Faculty Role in the Self Study. Lane College Pre-School Conference.

Jackson, TN. Curtain, M. 2009. The Dreamers. Port Gibson High School 2012 Commencement. Port Gibson, MS. Curtain, M. 2006. A Sociological Perspective: Issues of culture in teacher preparation and teaching experiences. Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences Meeting, Gary, Indiana.

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MEDIA PRESENTATIONS 2016. Resident Scholar Guest on the Objectification of Women. Community Feedback. 96 KIX (WBBJ). Jackson, TN 2012. Residence Scholar Guest on Sexual Harassment in the workplace. Community Feedback.

96 Kix (WBBJ). Jackson, TN. 2012. Residence Scholar Guest on Domestic Violence among teenagers. . Community Feedback.

96 Kix (WBBJ). Jackson, TN. 2012. Residence Scholar Guest on America Divided: Race & the Trevon Martin Case.

Community Feedback. 96 Kix (WBBJ). Jackson, TN.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR 2017. Women Empowerment Workshop. Breaking the Glass Ceiling. Jackson, TN. 2008. Governing shared resources: Connecting Local Experience to Global Challenges.

Cheltenham, England.

2006. Survival of the Commons: Mounting Challenges and New Realities. Bali, Indonesia.

2006. Crossing Boundaries, Brescia, Italy.

2005. In-service training for 100 teacher assistants on gender differences among school-aged boys and girls. Ivy Tech College, Gary, IN.

COMMUNITY & CAMPUS SERVICE 2018

Chair, Scholarship Gala, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Jackson, TN

2015

Board Member, Fundraising Committee, Imagination Library, Jackson, TN

2014

Panel Moderator at the Martin Luther King Jr. citywide program organized by the NAACP-Jackson, TN.

2013

Empowering Males to Build Opportunities to Develop Independence, Chairperson, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Jackson, TN

2010

Member, Jack & Jill of Tennessee, Incorporated. Jackson, TN

2008

Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Alumnae Chapter. Jackson, TN

2008

Advisor for Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor’s Society, Sociology, and Social Sciences Club, Lane College, Jackson, TN

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Board Member Transcontinental AIDS Working Group, Gary, IN

HONORS & AWARDS 2013

Hanes Walton, Jr. Award for Quantitative Methods Training, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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Faculty of the Year, Lane College, Jackson, TN

GRANTS $85,000 – 2018. Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Summer Bridge Project $66, 984 - 2018. Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Veteran Reconnect Project $50,000 – 2018. FedEx. Career Pathways Initiative. $50,000 - 2017. FedEX. Career Pathways Initiative. $75,000 - 2016. National Science Foundation. STEM broadening participation workshop grant. $35,000 - 2008. Christensen Fund. Grant Facilitator. One-year grant for support of travel grants. $30,000 - 2008. Ford Foundation. Grant Facilitator. One-year grant for support of travel grants. $200,000 - 2007. International Development Research Center. Grant Facilitator. One-year grant for support of travel grants and conference. $250,000 - 2006. Ford Foundation-Regional. 2006. Grant Facilitator. One-year grant to support conference organization and travel grants. $75,000 - 2005. Christensen Fund. Grant Facilitator. One-year grant to support conference organization. $500,000 - 2004. Ford Foundation. Grant Facilitator. Five-year renewable grant for support of operating budget. $150,000 - 2004. Rockefeller Brothers Fund. Grant Facilitator. Three-year renewable grant for support of operating budget.