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EDUCATION and
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- In the process of BA, Business Administration; emphasis in Internet Marketing and Entrepreneurship, California InterContinental University, Diamond Bar, CA
- Well-rounded with 16 years in both private and public sectors of post secondary school experience; e.g school director, admissions, financial aid, student and career services.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in research and development of regulatory and academic policies, accreditation and licensing issues with California state and national agencies including BPPE (formerly BPPVE), BVNPT, ACCET and ACCSC.
- Versed in creating regulatory master academic calendars, developing curricula, student recruitment, marketing, job development, student preparedness and job placement.
- Excellent organizaional and communication skills, an outstanding work ethic, ability to provide leadership or work as an integral member of a team, self-motivated and self-directed, and a stickler for compliance.
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EDUCATION |
- M.B.A. — California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA
- B.S. in B.A. — Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I.
- Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) — 1985
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- Diversified Health care experience including business development, marketing, administration and staff and physician education; 30+ years
- Physician practice management, administrative day-to-day operations, physician recruitment, staff and physician education, finance, contracting, human resources and strategic planning experience; 15 years
- Branch Campus Administrator, St. Francis Career College, San Jose -Strategic assessment in continued development and implementation of the student affairs operations including budget planning, campus management, project management, facilities planning, workforce planning, program development planning for a diverse student population.
- Leadership management Campus financial data analysis, achieving enrollment and employment projections and effectively leading a team that supports campus leadership and programs throughout the college.
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EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND |
- Harbor UCLA, Torrance, RNP (Women's Health) - 1994
- California State University, Long Beach, MPH (Community Health) - 1990
- Consortium of the California State University, Long Beach, BSN, PHN - 1985
- Los Angeles Southwest College, Los Angeles, AA (Nursing) - 1981
- Childbirth Instructor – 5 years
- Community Health Educator (Public Health) – 15 years
- American Heart Association BLS and First Aid Instructor – 3 yrs
- Vocational Nursing Program - 7 years
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EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND |
- Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business and Management, Los Angeles, Certification in Business Management
- California State University, Long Beach, BS, (Vocational Education)
- Cerritos College, Norwalk, AA (Liberal Studies)
- Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education: Certification as Asst. Director
- Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education: Certification as Instructor in Allied Health Services
- California Designated Subjects Vocational Educational Teaching Credential in Phlebotomy
- Medical Assistant, EKG Technician
- 13 years @ SFCC
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EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND |
- University of California, Santa Cruz, BA in Psychology
- St. John's Seminary, Master of Divinity
- Antioch University, Los Angeles, MA in Psychology
- Four years at SFCC, eleven years in higher education administration.
- Adjunct faculty at American InterContinental University, Los Angeles:
- Outstanding General Education Faculty Award 2002; Courses in Art History, Philosophy, World Religions, and Science and Technology.
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EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND |
- Master of Science, Nursing Administration, BSN, Howard University
- Doctor of Health Administration (candidate)Washington, D.C.; California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA
- University of Phoenix
- Teaching experience in post-licensure RN programs, 15 years
- Vocational Nursing programs, 6 years
- Medical Surgical Nursing, Coronary Care, Nursing Leadership
- SFCC since October, 2009
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EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND |
- MSW, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
- BSW, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
- Medical Social Worker
- School Site Therapist
- Mediation Program Trainer
- Case Manager
- SFCC since April 1995
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EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND |
- Bachelor of Art, History, California State University, Northridge
- Associate of Art, Liberal Studies, Los Angeles Valley College
- Cleared Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential, State of California
- Directed St. Francis Medical Center's "Beyond the Streets" program overseeing the instruction of underserved youth in literacy development and GED Preparation, job placement, alcohol and drug abuse intervention, gang tattoo removal, anger management classes, and mental health counseling.
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Area of Specialty |
- Adult Secondary Education
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EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND |
- Gavilan College, Gilroy, CA, AA in Liberal Studies
- National University, La Jolla, CA, BA in Business Management
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EDUCATION AND
BACKGROUND |
- B.S. Nursing, San Jose State University, School of Nursing in San Jose, CA
- M.S. Nursing (Nurse Educator), San Jose State University, School of Nursing in San Jose, CA
- SFCC-SJBC since January 31, 2011
- Teaching Assistant at San Jose State University, Simulation Laboratory; Skills Laboratory, 2008-2011
- Carrington College California; Didactic; Clinical Practicum; Simulation Laboratory, 2009-2011
- Developed Simulation Scenarios; Conducted Simulation Scenarios for Medical-Surgical Nursing; Emergency Care and Trauma, Obstetrics, and Pediatrics
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AREAS OF SPECIALTY |
- Nursing
- Critical Care
- Medical-Surgical
- Telemetry
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EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND |
- UCLA (B.A.in Psychology)
- UCLA (Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California)
- UC Santa Barbara (M.A. in Counseling Pyschology)
- UC Santa Barbara, PhD in Counseling Pyschology
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Area of Specialty |
- Clinical and Counseling Psychology
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LENGTH OF SFCC SERVICE/PRIOR EXPERIENCE |
Dr. Clowers joined St. Francis Career College as the Executive Director in December 2011. She has over 15 years of experience working in a variety of institutions of higher education (including both provate and public institutions) offering academic programs ranging from education to doctoral-level study.
Dr. Clowers has previous administrative experience that includes positions as Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean of Academic Affairs and academic program director. She has extensive background working with regional, state, and national regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies. As an academic administrator, she has a record of strong leadership in institutional strtegic planning and new program development.
Prior to her positions in academic administration, Dr. Clowers was a full-time faculty member in graduate-level Counseling and Clinical Psychology programs. as a professor, she taught course such as Psychopathology Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Psychological Testing and Cultural Diversity. Dr. Clowers also has sered as an adjunct faculty, teacjing undergraduate Psychology courses such as Introduction to Psychology and Lifespan Development. |
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