2020 Board of Directors Nominee Bios

Brief professional bio for the nominee

Ms. Dumond joined the University of Southern Indiana (USI) in 2004 and is currently the Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning. She oversees both the concurrent enrollment College Achievement Program (CAP) and a team of individuals who plan and take registrations for noncredit open enrollment programming. In 2006, the College Achievement Program was the 13th program in the nation to attain NACEP accreditation; CAP was reaccredited in2013 and again in 2020. Prior to assuming the Assistant Director position in 2016, Ms. Dumond served USI first as a Senior Program Assistant, Program Coordinator, and then Manager of School Partnerships, all of which focused on concurrent enrollment as well as noncredit programming for schools, teachers and children. Ms. Dumond holds a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies.

Brief description of nominee's work in concurrent enrollment and with NACEP

Ms. Dumond began working with concurrent enrollment in 2004 and shortly thereafter assisted in compiling USI's first NACEP accreditation application. She began volunteering with NACEP in 2008 as an accreditation peer reviewer and a member of the now-defunct communications committee. Ms. Dumond served on the Board of Directors from 2010-2016, first as chair of the Governmental Relations Committee and then as chair of the newly formed Accreditation Commission. During her time on the Board, she participated in the execution of advocacy-related tasks from the 2011-2013 strategic plan; she also participated in the planning and execution of activities from the 2014-2016 strategic plan, particularly related to her role with accreditation. Following her two terms on the Accreditation Commission, Ms.Dumond has continued to volunteer as an accreditation peer reviewer and guest speaker on accreditation topics. Since October 2019, she also has served on the newly formed Advocacy Commission.

Brief statement describing the nominee's interest in the position

Ms. Dumond has volunteered with NACEP for twelve years and is thrilled that its work continues to bear fruit as the organization increases in scope and impact. NACEP stands poised to continue shaping the landscape of dual and concurrent enrollment at an unforgettable time in the history of the nation and world. Ms. Dumond cares deeply about NACEP’s work, supporting dual and concurrent enrollment professionals as well as secondary school partners, providing a voice at the national level, sponsoring research to show impact, and maintaining a rigorous accreditation process. Ms. Dumond hopes to serve in the position of President-Elect, and ultimately President, to be part of shaping the organization’s trajectory in a way that tells the story of how powerful dual and concurrent enrollment can be. Now, perhaps more than ever, the nation’s students need equitable access to higher education and the opportunities it can provide to them.

Presentations on concurrent enrollment given at NACEP or other conferences/workshops

Since 2010, Ms. Dumond has presented and co-presented at numerous NACEP conferences, Accreditation Institutes, webinars and Days on the Hill. Topics have included the following: explaining the accreditation standards and process, both before and since the revisions of 2017; tips and tricks for compiling a reaccreditation application; training of accreditation peer reviewers; best practices for four-year institutions; advocacy strategies and legislative updates; facilitation of secondary school partners’ roundtable; program improvement (hybrid enrollment tools, managing growth); and sessions to share the benefits of NACEP volunteerism with new conference attendees. She also has presented on concurrent enrollment and NACEP standards at the Indiana Association of College Admission Counseling (IACAC) Admission and Financial Aid Congress and at the American Association of College and Universities (AASCU) winter meeting, both in 2018. Finally, NACEP standards are a recurring presentation topic for concurrent enrollment instructors, faculty liaisons, counselors, and high school as well as University administrators.

Any special background associated with the nominee’s responsibilities, other volunteer service, or awards and recognition

Ms. Dumond volunteers with the University of Southern Indiana’s Administrative Senate and has served in several roles over the past decade, including as a senator, secretary/treasurer, and as part of various committees (constitution and by-laws; employee relations and benefits; now the employee outreach committee, helping new administrators feel welcome and part of the larger USI family). Since 2007, Ms. Dumond has served on the advisory board for the Health Science Education program at the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center (SICTC), with whom USI partners to offer several concurrent enrollment courses. Ms. Dumond also has completed two certificates in Simplex, a methodology for solving complex problems.

Brief professional bio for the nominee

Values Statement

“Education is a never-ending proposition.” With the ever-increasing life demands on individual learner’s time, traditional four-year higher education models may be difficult. High School Dual Credits programs provide thousands of high school students the opportunity to complete higher education classes while in high school, reducing the traditional four-year education after high school graduation. I have dedicated the last 20+ years of my career to providing distance learning opportunities as a Human Resource Professional, Education Administrator, and Faculty member. Continually seek out new andragogical and pedagogical techniques and technologies to improve student-learning experiences.

Born Springfield MO, March, 1962 and graduated from Lake Charles High School, Lake Charles, LA May 1980. Sinc emy father was military and a Union Construction Electrician, between 1962 until high school graduation in 1980, my family lived in 32 locations around the US. From late 1971 to early 1973, we lived in Fort Lauderdale, North Lauderdale, Hollywood, West Palm Beach, and Margate Florida. In 1981, enlisted in the US Navy, serving as an Aviation Maintenance Administration man (AZ1) First Class until early retirement in 1996. Married Vickie Clouse July, 1982. Vickie and I have three grown children and eight (8)grandchildren (ages 6 months to 10 year) who have moved to South Dakota. In June 2011, left Purdue University to become the Director of Online & Continuing Education at Northern State University in Aberdeen South Dakota. Completed Associate of Science in Business at Quincy College, Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Master of Science in Human Resources at Chapman University, and PhD studies in Educational Leadership, Human Resource Development at Barry  University. Education and Human Resource Professional with 25 plus years’ experience in a broad range of positions and organizations (government, private, and public). Previously taught for the US Navy, Stetson University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Purdue University North Central and Northern State University accumulating over 10,000 hours instruction, and training for administrative and technical courses.

Brief description of nominee's work in concurrent enrollment and with NACEP

As the Director of NSU Office of Online & Continuing Education, I am responsible for managing multiple dual credit programs including the Concurrent Enrollment (Rising Scholars) program. I collaborate with the multiple Academic Departments and South Dakota High School Administrators to schedule CE courses and reduced tuition packets. Additionally, OCE is responsible for the High School Dual Credit (HSDC) program. Continually seek opportunities to collaborate with high school administrators to streamline processes and procedures for concurrent enrollment programs. OCE staff reduced registration form from nine pages to two, reducing HS administrative processing time from two hours to approximately 15 minutes. I continually champion to provide access to higher education to the underrepresented populations. Arguing for more inclusive admission standards and lower tuition rates. I have collaborated with a local Foundation to provide financial grants ($45K per year) to pay students (eligible for/receiving free/reduced lunch) tuition, books, and fees.

Brief statement describing the nominee's interest in the position

Northern has been a member of NACEP since 2015 and I am an active member serving as the NACEP Board of Directors Secretary since April 2018 and Peer Reviewer and Peer Review Team Leaders since 2017. I am committed to NACEP and continual growth in member institutions and institutions seeking Accreditation. Recently NACEP has been cited in national publications as setting the standards for ensuring CE programs meet rigorous academic, administration, and reporting standards. As the NACEP President-Elect, I will continue the work and time dedication to provide the support and guidance necessary to champion NACEP membership and institution accreditation.

Presentations on concurrent enrollment given at NACEP or other conferences/workshops

Presented at Higher Learning Commission in 2016 "Impact of Dual Credit on Future Enrollments and Staffing". Participated in multiple panel discussions and CE 101 programs at NACEP Annual Conferences since 2017. An active member of the South Dakota Board of Regents High School Dual Credit Council.

Any special background associated with the nominee’s responsibilities, other volunteer services, or awards and recognition

Volunteer for youth organizations: Little League coach and Board Member - Vice President of Softball, Hub City Soccer, Hub City Softball, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, T-Ball, Baseball and Basketball. Received Beyond the Call of Leadership in 2018 from WCET State Authorization Network for creating a National Data Collections system for Professional Licensure/Certification programs.