[rehab] FW: Perkins Education Committee Meeting Materials
Ericka
dotwriter1 at gmail.com
Thu Sep 29 16:20:44 UTC 2016
I hope a blind person is hired for this position.
Ericka Short Madison. WI.
608-665-3170
from my iPhone 6s
> On Sep 28, 2016, at 2:24 PM, Edward Bell via rehab <rehab at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Director of College Preparation Program
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> Perkins School for the Blind is a nationally renowned educational
> institution with nearly two centuries of serving children and young adults
> who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind. We are seeking an experienced
> and innovative professional to be the Director of College Preparation
> Program.
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> Reporting to the Executive Director of Educational Program and
> Superintendent, the Director of College Preparation Program will lead this
> new and groundbreaking initiative. The College Preparation program prepares
> young blind adults for the social and academic rigors of college. Through
> experiential learning and opportunities, technical and academic instruction,
> personal empowerment and living skills training, the program is expected to
> improve college graduation rates for blind and visually impaired students.
> The initial two-semester program pilots in September 2017 and runs through
> May 2018.
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> The director will create a comprehensive program drawing upon the expertise
> of Perkins' staff and network. The director is responsible for developing
> the program including creating the curriculum, developing and managing the
> program's business model, working with marketing to reach prospective
> students and managing the daily operations of the program.
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> Primary responsibilities include:
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> * Develop and implement hands-on curriculum to supplement academic
> skills, prepare students to fully participate in student life and develop
> career preparation skills all with the goal to reduce isolation and increase
> success at college
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> * Define goals, target market and value proposition for the program.
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> * Develop and execute of a strategic and comprehensive recruiting
> and admissions plan.
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> * Hire, provide on-going training for, and oversee day and
> residential programming and staff.
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> * Define and manage on-campus and off-campus activities for social,
> academic, personal and career growth.
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> * Define and manage the program's business model: set tuition;
> identify scholarship needs and financial aid implications.
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> * Budget management and oversight; ensuring cost objectives are met.
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> * Develop and maintain relationships with external partners
> including: colleges, universities, disability service officers, other
> nonprofits with similar interest in college preparations and employers
> offering internships.
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> * Develop metrics for evaluation and measure success of the program;
> report on grants.
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> * Support on-going fundraising efforts.
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> Perkins is searching for a creative leader to develop a unique program to
> solve a national problem. Ideal candidates will possess at least ten years
> of related and significant work experience in creating, implementing and
> on-going educational, vocational, pre-college, and/or gap year programs.
> Experience with college disability services and programs, college services
> for underrepresented and at-risk populations, or other programs and services
> for disabled populations is highly relevant. A master's degree in
> education, human services or related field preferred.
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> Candidates will also possess:
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> * Strong leadership skills and experience building and managing
> teams.
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> * Ability to build strong and engaging relationships with colleges,
> universities, disability officers and other post-secondary academic
> programs.
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> * Ability to drive cross-team collaboration with diverse groups in a
> cross-functional organization.
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> * Experience communicating and engaging with various audience both
> external and internal stakeholders, and across multiple levels from C-suite
> to individual contributors.
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> * Track record of success developing and implementing engaging and
> effective programming.
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> * Deep understanding of current market trends and research.
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> ***
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> Sent on behalf of
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> Ed Bosso
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> Superintendent
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> Perkins School for the Blind
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> 175 North Beacon Street
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> Watertown MA 02472
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> P: 617-972-7316
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> Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC
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> Director, Professional Development and Research
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> Institute on Blindness
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> Louisiana Tech University
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> 210 Woodard Hall
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> PO Box 3158
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> Ruston LA 71272
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> Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259 (Fax)
> Skype: edwardbell2010
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> ebell at latech.edu <mailto:ebell at latech.edu>
> <http://www.pdrib.com> www.pdrib.com
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> **************************************************************
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> "I am somehow less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's
> brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and
> died in cotton fields and sweatshops."
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> -- Stephen Jay Gould
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> From: David Ticchi [mailto:dticchi at comcast.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 9:41 AM
> To: 'Fredric Schroeder' <fschroeder at sks.com>; ebell at latech.edu
> Subject: FW: Perkins Education Committee Meeting Materials
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> Hello Fred and Eddie, FYI, this is a wonderful opportunity; I hope that we
> can find someone to fill it. I have shared it with President Riccobono and
> the three center directors. Best, David
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> From: Bill [mailto:whenderson50 at comcast.net]
> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2016 11:26 AM
> To: Amy Ruell
> Cc: David Ticchi
> Subject: FW: Perkins Education Committee Meeting Materials
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> Hi Amy,
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> Please spread the word.
>
> Perkins has received funding to start a college prep program for blind
> students who have finished high school but who could benefit from
> additional training / experience before starting college. Perkins is
> looking for a director of this program and a job description is attached.
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> This program has tremendous potential.
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> Best wishes.
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> Bill
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> From: Ed.Bosso at Perkins.org <mailto:Ed.Bosso at Perkins.org>
> [mailto:Ed.Bosso at Perkins.org]
> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2016 9:46 AM
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> Cc: Lisa.Calise at Perkins.org <mailto:Lisa.Calise at Perkins.org> ;
> Dave.Power at Perkins.org <mailto:Dave.Power at Perkins.org> ;
> Scott.MacDowell at Perkins.org <mailto:Scott.MacDowell at Perkins.org>
> Subject: RE: Perkins Education Committee Meeting Materials
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> Hello All -
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> There were several items requested at the recent Education Committee meeting
> including: 2008 NEASC Visiting Team report and related documents, the
> position description for the Director of College Prep Programs as well as
> information related to program design. Although I had hoped to gather all
> of the documents and send them at the same time, I do not want to delay in
> sending a copy of the position description as we are aggressively looking to
> fill the position as soon as possible.
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> I will be forwarding all other requested documents shortly.
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> Thanks,
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> Ed
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> Ed Bosso
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> Superintendent
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> Perkins School for the Blind
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> 175 North Beacon Street
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> Watertown MA 02472
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> P: 617-972-7316
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