Ph.D., International/Intercultural Education, University of Southern California, CA
Certificate, National Institute for Leadership Development, AZ
Certificate, Executive Management Practices Program, CSULB
M.S., Personnel Counseling, Wright State University, OH
B.S., Mathematics, Manchester College, IN
B.S., Psychology, Manchester College, IN

ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGEMENT
 

     Assistant Superintendent/Vice President,  Rio Hondo College, 1997-present
 

• Provide leadership and supervision in the development and delivery of programs and services within the economic and community development areas.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the college's governmental relations program.
• Oversee the implementation of efficient and effective contract training, workforce preparation, community service and grant development programs.
• Oversee the development of the Virtual College.
• Develop the preliminary budget for the area and effectively manage the approved area budget.
• Promote college programs and services and encourage collaboration, teamwork and positive working relationships among faculty and staff.
• Promote creativity and innovation in the development and delivery of instructional programs.
• Serve on local civic and/or community organizations as a College representative and also serve as a liaison with professional organizations.

• Serve as the College Accreditation Officer.
• Participate in the Countrywide four-district (OC4) economic development plans.
• Develop leads from Orange County Business Resource Study for OC4 group and plan regular OC4 CEO Breakfast with Orange County Business Council.
• Coordinate for Workforce Development and Tech Prep activities.
• Develop OC4 Web site and marketing materials for countywide economic development effort.
• Coordinate VATEA programs
• Provide leadership for articulation with all local high school districts and ROP.
• Coordinate Vocational Education Advisory Committees.
• Serve on Regional Tech Prep Consortium.
• Liaison with community organizations regarding Friendship/Partnership Program.
• Developed, implemented and directed the international Education Office.
• Developed processes, procedures, policies related to International Students.
• Recommended and developed district/college policy changes.
• Assisted the development of college master planning process.
• Assisted in college-wide instructional technology initiatives.
• Reviewed curriculum and instructional processes and Curriculum Handbook.
• Represented Office of Instruction on college and district committees.
• Conducted Community Needs Survey.
• Served on President's Council, Dean's Cabinet and other college committees and task forces in college planning.
• Participated in the planning and designing of new district information management system.

• Developed college matriculation plan.
• In charge of college assessment and placement.
• Planned and monitored annual budget.
• Liaison with other colleges and the District Office regarding matriculation.
• Monitored compliance issues regarding State regulations and educational codes.
• Directed research activities regarding assessment and placement validations, student follow-up, retention, etc.
• Coordinated and conducted staff development and in-service training programs.
• Developed and implemented state model multiple measures program.
• Developed and implemented High School Senior Early Bird Program.
• Developed and implemented matriculation related research models.
• Designed computer automated systems related to matriculation services.

• Established Vocational Education Training Programs such as Food Service, Home Health Care, and Nursing            Assistant Training.
• Coordinated ESL and Vocational ESL programs.
• Wrote and received grants for Business Technical, Work Experience, etc.
• Supervised Job Development and Job Placement Office.
• Participated in performance contract negotiations with L.A. County.
• Cooperated with Business Industries on OJT, JTPA.
• Developed and implemented Business Technical Assistance Programs.
• Developed and coordinated Work Experience Program with community agencies.
• Organized community development efforts with local school districts, businesses, community based organizations, police department, state and county agencies,and other civic groups.
• Assisted in budget planning, proposal writing and contract negotiations.
• Resolved conflicts arising from students, staff and faculty.
• Networked with college departments and community agencies and businesses.

• Responsible for the funding planning, development and establishment of the Learning Center.
• Developed curriculum and instructional programs.
• Supervised and hired all instructional and support staff.
• Worked with local high school district on articulation agreements.
• Negotiated for facility contracts.
• Spearheaded fundraising activities.
• Liaison with local schools and agencies.

• Responsible for daily store operations.
• Hired, supervised and trained staff.
• Developed sales and marketing plans.

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     Associate Professor, Sociology, History and Psychology, 1991-1997
     Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA.

     Associate Professor, Career Development, 1982-1985
     Long Beach City College, Long Beach, CA.

     Teacher of Mathematics, 1978
     Vista Unified School District,Vista, CA.

     Teacher of Mathematics, 1977-1978
     Canterbury School, Ft. Myers, FL.

     Counselor 1980-1983
     Long Beach City College, Long Beach, CA.

     Counselor 1977-1978
     Canterbury School, Ft. Myers, FL.

     Kaleidoscope Leadership Training Facilitator, 1993-present
     National Institute for Leadership Development, AZ.

     Consultant, 1988-1990
     State Department of Education, Sacramento, CA.

     Special Consultant, 1982-1983
     Miranda Associates, Bethesda, MD.
     "Overcoming Obstacles to Full Participation of Trainees in Bilingual Vocational Training Programs"

     "Leadership Styles Across Gender and Ethnicity in Higher Education" League of Innovation Conference 1997

     "Glass Ceiling:  Views Through Different Lenses"  California Community College Chancellor's Mega Conference, 1996

     "Multicultural Leadership in Higher Education" Chancellor's Mega Conference, 1996

     "Second Language Instruction and Psychological Development of Language Minority Students" Keynote, California Chinese
      Educator Conference, 1995

     "Model Multiple Measures Program"  Chancellor's Conference, 1992

     "Global Perspective:  Chinese Women Educators Meet American Administrators and Faculty"  ACIIE/ACCJC
      Convention, 1990

     "Responding to Local Minority Groups"  California Association of Community Colleges, 1984

MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECTS

     "Meeting needs of Changing Demographics" Long Beach City College
     "Leadership Styles of Ethnic Minority Women in Higher Education" University of Southern California
     "Comparison of Leadership Styles Across Ethnicity/Race and Gender" University of Southern California
     "Community Needs Assessment" Saddleback College
     "Student Persistence and Success in English, Math and ESL courses" Saddleback College
     "Writing Sample Validation Study" Saddleback College
     "TOEFL and F-1 Student Academic Performance" Saddleback College

INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL/STATE LEADERSHIP

Delegation Co-Leader, NGO Fourth World Conference on Women
State Matriculation Advisory Committee
Region VIII Matriculation Coordinator
Facilitator, National Kaleidoscope Leadership Workshop
Program Coordinator, China Study Abroad Program
Presenter, First Sino-American Conference on Women

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

Association of American Community and Junior Colleges
Association of American Women Community and Junior Colleges
Phi Delta Kappa
Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education
California Community College Association of Occupation Education

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Huntington Beach Human Relations Task Force
Board Member, Chinese American Cancer Foundation
Chair, Asian Advisory Council, LBUSD
United Way Planning Council
Board Member, YWCA
Chair, Asian Services Coalition
Orange County MLK Celebration Planning Committee
Chair, Huntington Beach Local Spiritual Assembly
Founding Board Member, United Chinese Learning Center
Tri-County Special Teaching Committee

HONORS/AWARDS

Student Empowerment Award, 1995
Women Helping Women Award, 1985
Outstanding Chinese Educator Award, 1982, 1983
Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, 1975

CREDENTIALS

California Community College Instructor
California Community College Pupil Personnel
California Community College Administrator
California Community College Chief Executive Officer