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Dean of the College of Health, Arts and Sciences Searchstudent achievement and career success.Oregon Tech’s success is well recognizedby its peers. In the U.S. News and WorldReport’s “Best Colleges 2020” issue,Oregon Tech is ranked the No. 2 TopPublic College in the West and No. 6of the Best Western Regional Colleges.The annual college guide also rankedOregon Tech No. 4 for Best Colleges forVeterans among the Western RegionalColleges and No. 32 Best UndergraduateEngineering Programs in the nation.Campus in Klamath FallsThe Oregon Institute of Technology, the only public university of technologyin the Pacific Northwest, seeks an experienced and visionary academic leaderfor the Dean of the College of Health, Arts and Sciences. The Dean is theadministrative and academic head of the College and reports to the Provostand Vice President for Academic Affairs. The appointment will be effective asof July 1, 2020.The Opportunity Founded in 1947 on the principles ofexcellence through hands-on learning andknowledge, Oregon Institute of Technologyis the state’s polytechnic university andprovides students a rigorous, practicaleducation while applying cutting-edgeconcepts to create real-world solutions.Committed to its mission to delivertechnology education, Oregon Techcontinually partners with industry leadersto ensure that its programs and classes adaptto new technology and prepare students fortoday’s and tomorrow’s workforce demands.This real-world focus gives students acompetitive edge — 97 percent are eitheremployed or enrolled in graduate schoolwithin six months after graduation, withan average starting salary of 60,000per year. This success is attributed tothe dedicated faculty, who providepersonalized attention and are genuinelyinvested in their students’ learning.Oregon Tech offers bachelor’s andmaster’s degree programs in healthtechnologies, business, engineering,technology, communication, and appliedsciences that prepare students to beeffective participants in their professional,public, and international communitiesthrough applied, relevant learning, andprofessional practice.Undergraduate and graduate programsare offered through the College ofHealth, Arts and Sciences and theCollege of Engineering, Technology andManagement. In addition to its onlineprograms, Oregon Tech has a traditionalresidential campus in Klamath Falls, itscommuter Portland-Metro campus inWilsonville, as well as a teaching site inSalem. In the state of Washington, OregonTech offers B.S. and M.S. degrees toemployees of Boeing at sites in the PugetSound area.Additionally, a new ranking by theGeorgetown University Center onEducation and the Workforce placedOregon Tech alumni among the top ofthe list as the highest earning graduatesof any Oregon public university.The College of Health, Artsand SciencesThe College of Health, Arts and Sciences(HAS) is experiencing growth in itsprograms at both the undergraduate andgraduate level and on-site and online. TheCollege has approximately 80 full-timefaculty as well as a number of wellqualified part-time and adjunct facultymembers who serve Oregon Tech studentswithin HAS majors. The College alsois responsible for providing the generaleducation core curriculum courses of all ofthe academic programs.The College of HAS is home to nearly1,700 students and has room forsignificant growth in undergraduateA total enrollment of almost 5,400 allowsfor an engaged learning environmentdistinguished by small classes and astudent-to-faculty ratio of 15:1 at OregonTech’s two campuses and other teachingsites. This personal approach leads to highOregon Institute of Technology - hands-on education for real-world achievement.OIT.EDU 2
Dean of the College of Health, Arts and Sciences Searchand graduate programs, especiallyin addressing needs of the rapidlyexpanding fields in medical technology.Currently, the College has undergraduateprograms in Biology-Health Sciences,Communication Studies, Dental Hygiene,Diagnostic Medical Sonography,Echocardiography, Emergency MedicalServices Management, EnvironmentalSciences, Applied Mathematics, MedicalLaboratory Science, Nuclear Medicine andMolecular Imaging Technology, PopulationHealth Management, Applied Psychology,Professional Writing, Radiologic Science,Respiratory Care, and Vascular Technology.Three graduate programs are offered inAllied Health, Applied Behavior Analysis,and Marriage and Family Therapy.Two new academic programs have beenapproved. The Applied Mathematicsdepartment will begin offering a DataScience degree in Fall 2020. It is the first ofits kind in the state of Oregon.Additionally, the Higher EducationCoordinating Commission of Oregon(HECC) has approved the University’sfirst doctoral program - the Doctor ofPhysical Therapy (DPT) - in partnershipwith Oregon Health & Science University(OHSU). Approval by HECC allowsthe University to apply for approval tooffer the degree from the NorthwestCommission on Colleges and Universities(NWCCU) and accreditation from theCommission on Accreditation in PhysicalTherapy Education (CAPTE), which is thelast procedural step.The approval of the DPT program wascatalyzed by the strategic partnershipagreement signed in 2017 between OregonTech, OHSU, and Sky Lakes MedicalCenter to promote and accelerate ruralhealth initiatives. The first cohort ofstudents is expected to enroll for the 202122 academic year.In Oregon Tech programs, students learnthe theory and skills associated with aparticular career and then apply whatthey have learned in clinics and extensiveexternship experiences. Students gainexperience working with state-of-the-artequipment and are prepared to succeed inthe workforce upon graduation.Recently, the Medical Imaging Departmententered partnerships with Konica-Minoltaand Mindray for new state-of-the-artimaging equipment. These corporatepartnerships provide valuable opportunitiesnot only for the medical imaging program,but also for other departments in theCollege and across the University.As part of the requirements for theApplied Behavior Analysis degree, facultyand students work together at an ABAclinic providing services for children withintellectual and developmental disabilities.Similarly, the Dental Hygiene Departmentoperates two dental clinics with a full-timedentist. This benefits student learning whilealso providing an important service in theKlamath Falls and Salem communitieswhere the programs are located.Oregon Tech also partners with OHSUOregon Institute of TechnologyMission StatementOregon Institute of Technology (“Oregon Tech”), Oregon’s public polytechnic university,offers innovative, professionally focused undergraduate and graduate degree programsin the areas of engineering, health, business, technology, and applied arts and sciences.To foster student and graduate success, the university provides a hands-on, project-basedlearning environment and emphasizes innovation, scholarship, and applied research. Witha commitment to diversity and leadership development, Oregon Tech offers statewideeducational opportunities and technical expertise to meet current and emerging needs ofOregonians as well as other national and international constituents.The mission statement was approved by the Oregon Tech Board of Trustees on May 30, 2019 and reviewed by the HigherEducation Coordinating Commission on August 8, 2019.Oregon Institute of Technology - hands-on education for real-world achievement.OIT.EDU 3
Dean of the College of Health, Arts and Sciences SearchCommitted to elevating the level ofexcellence of Oregon Tech’s highquality, hands-on profession-orientededucation, the Dean ensures that studentsare prepared to be academically wellrounded, career-ready professionals.The Dean provides entrepreneurial andengaged leadership while working closelywith faculty, staff, students, and other keyinternal and external stakeholders.School of Nursing program and offersprerequisites and non-nursing courserequirements necessary for students toapply to the Nursing program at OHSU.It also offers an associate degree inEmergency Medical Services/Paramedicand a bachelor’s degree in MedicalLaboratory Sciences in conjunction withOHSU.Seeking to expand its academic offerings,The sciences are found in the NaturalSciences department and includeprograms in biology and pre-professionalprograms leading to graduate workin medicine, dentistry, veterinarymedicine, and other graduate-level healthprofessions. Natural Sciences also offersan environmental science program withpathways that can readily be tailored tobiological interests and student researchprojects. Graduates often go on to careerswith public and private agencies such asU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, U.S. ForestService, and the Nature Conservancy.More information on the College isavailable at /programsThe PositionThe Dean of the College of Health, Artsand Sciences is responsible for providingstrategic leadership in the College withbroad impact across the University. Witha focus and investment in health-relatedprofessions, Oregon Tech seeks a Deanwho will provide a college-wide visionfor developing programs at both theundergraduate and graduate level as wellas on-site and online that align with thefuture needs and trends of healthcare.The Dean oversees the College’s nineacademic departments—Communication,Dental Hygiene, Emergency MedicalServices Management, Humanitiesand Social Sciences, Mathematics,Medical Imaging Technology, MedicalLaboratory Science, Natural Sciences, andRespiratory Care—on the Klamath Falls,Portland-Metro, and Salem campuses andonline. The Dean will play a key role inestablishing the DPT program.Based at the Klamath Falls campus, theDean travels to the other campuses andlocations regularly.Primary Responsibilities: Provides vision and leadership in allaspects of the College Administers budget and resourceallocation and management for theCollege. Provides the overall guidance anddirection to support the development,implementation, and enforcement ofplans, policies, procedures, systems,programs, and performance standards. Establishes and directs the executionof strategic plans for the College andleads fundraising activities for theCollege. Develops collaborations betweendepartments, colleges, and externalconstituencies, including industry,health professionals, and otherinstitutions.QualificationsCandidates must have an earned terminaldegree in a health-related field and aminimum of 10 years of experience inhigher education. Academic experiencethat merits tenure within a HASdepartment at the rank of full professor isrequired.Other Required Qualifications: A proven track record of successfulJoanna Mott, Ph.D.Provost and Vice President for Academic AffairsJoanna Mott, Ph.D., was appointed Provost and Vice President forAcademic Affairs for Oregon Tech after a national search in 2019.When announcing her appointment, Oregon Tech President NagiNaganathan noted that Dr. Mott has a rich portfolio of academicexcellence in leading departments and programs, developing facilities,and advancing applied research and scholarship; a focus on diversity;and a commitment to student success.Previously, she served as Dean and Professor of Biological Sciences in the College of NaturalSciences and Mathematics at California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State).At the university, she developed an open collaborative leadership model, including initiatingstrategic planning for the college and departments;advocating successfully for additionalfaculty and staff positions, and prioritizing student success, undergraduate research,and faculty and staff professional development. Mott also oversaw the academic side ofconstruction of a 91 million science complex. Before her deanship at Sacramento State Dr.Mott was department head of Biology at James Madison University, and a faculty memberand department chair of Life Sciences at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.Dr. Mott received her Ph.D. in Soil Science (Microbiology) from Texas A&M University, M.S.in Biology from the University of Waterloo, Canada, and B.S. in Biological Sciences from theUniversity of Aston, Birmingham, U.K.Oregon Institute of Technology - hands-on education for real-world achievement.OIT.EDU 4
Dean of the College of Health, Arts and Sciences Searchacademic leadership workingeffectively with students, faculty,administrators, and staffAt least five years of higher educationadministrative experience asdepartment chair or higher or servicefor at least one year in a dean-levelpositionBroad knowledge of health professionsand awareness of the future directionsof healthcare fieldsAn understanding and appreciationof the arts and sciences and the role ofgeneral educationProven experience in programdevelopment, budgeting, and personnelDemonstrated experience and abilityto create, grow, and sustain programs,especially in health-related areas Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to promoteexcellence in teaching and academicquality across campuses and through avariety of delivery methods Strong record of developing andachieving strategic plans and goals Proven skills in realizing innovativeas Oregon Technical Institute, offeringassociate degree programs; and finallyas a four-year technical school known asOregon Institute of Technology.Portland-Metro Campusresults by leveraging the College’sfaculty, staff, and other academic assets Success in forming and strengtheningcollaborative relationships withinternal and external constituentsthat would support the Oregon TechFoundation Strong experience in fundraisingOregon Institute of TechnologyOregon Tech has successfully evolvedthrough several stages since its beginning– first, as a vocational rehabilitation schoolfor World War II veterans known asOregon Vocational School; then as aregionally accredited university, knownFor nearly 75 years, Oregon Techhas focused on changing the lives ofOregonians by preparing them to meetthe technical and management needsof business, industry, and healthcareagencies, and is accredited by theNorthwest Commission on Collegesand Universities. Individual programsalso are accredited by their appropriateprofessional organizations, such as theCommission on Dental Accreditation(CODA) for the Dental Hygiene Program.Today, Oregon Tech offers more than 40Bachelor of Science programs in healthtechnologies, engineering, management,communication, and the applied sciences.These include complete bachelor’sdegree and degree-completion programsoffered online; and over 20 bachelor’sand master’s degree programs that can beentirely completed at the Portland-MetroCampus. Oregon Tech also has someassociate degree programs.Oregon Tech’s Klamath Falls campusOregon Tech Selected Points of PrideAs a university, Oregon Tech is proud of its accomplishments and recognition in the following areas: Oregon Tech is home to the Oregon Center for Health Professions, established by the state legislature in 2005. Oregon Tech’s online Bachelor of Science degree-completion programs enable registered professionals to earn a B.S. in their current field.Oregon Tech is one of the few universities in the country, and the only school in the Pacific Northwest, offering web-based Bachelor ofScience degree-completion programs in the high-demand health technologies. Many of Oregon Tech’s courses and programs are offered online, and its online presence was ranked 7th in the nation for blind and visuallyimpaired students in The Chronicle of Higher Education. Forbes’ Magazine ranked Oregon Tech among the top 20% of all four-year and graduate universities in the nation in their annual rankingof America’s Top Colleges. Payscale.com noted that Oregon Tech has the highest starting salaries and the highest mid-career salaries of any university in Oregon. TheUniversity ranked best return on investment in the Pacific Northwest and as #18 for student ROI in the nation. SmartAsset included research by the National Center for Educational Statistics, Payscale, The Institute for College Access & Success, andCollege InSight to place Oregon Tech as the Best Value College in Oregon. The Chronicle of Higher Education evaluated Oregon Tech as the third fastest growing baccalaureate college in the nation in the Almanac2018 study. Oregon Tech is counted among Military Advanced Education’s “Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities,” and US Veterans Magazine’s “TopVeteran-Friendly Schools.” The University was named to the list of 2019 “Military Friendly Schools .” Oregon Tech is home of the nation’s first undergraduate degree in renewable energy engineering. The Oregon Renewable Energy Center(OREC), established in 2001 at Oregon Tech, promotes energy conservation and renewable energy use in Oregon and throughout theNorthwest through applied research, educational programs, and practical information.Oregon Institute of Technology - hands-on education for real-world achievement.OIT.EDU 5
Dean of the College of Health, Arts and Sciences Searchis the only university in the world thatis completely heated by geothermalwater, and has the first university-basedgeothermal and solar combined energysources that will soon supply 100 percentof the campus’ energy needs, with theexcess donated back to the power gridfor low-income users. The campus isa beautiful and environmentally-richsetting for some of the Northwest’snewest educational facilities utilizinggreen-building practices.Oregon Tech provides invaluable culturalexperiences for students in their academicfields by offering exciting opportunitiesin international environments. Aspart of the International ExternshipProgram, Oregon Tech dental hygienestudents travel to destinations such asHonduras to provide dental care. TheOregon Tech student chapter of EngineersWithout Borders designs and implementssustainable engineering projects suchas their Tanzania Clean Water Project.These experiences, combined with theinternational students enrolled at OregonTech, expose students to other culturesthat can benefit their future careers andbeyond.Oregon Tech partners with high schoolsacross Oregon through the Dual CreditPrograms and High School Transition(HST) to teach Oregon Tech classes tohigh school students both on and offcampus, the latter using high schoolteachers certified to teach the particulardiscipline at the collegiate level. Studentare awarded high school and collegecredits upon the successful completion ofcourses. Oregon Tech also works closelywith pre-college schools through itsSouth Metro-Salem STEM Partnershipto reach Oregon’s educational goals ofincreasing STEM courses and learning.Learn more at hips.Visit www.oit.edu to learn more aboutOregon Institute of Technology.Klamath Falls, OregonLocated in the south central regionof Oregon and bordering northernCalifornia, Klamath Falls sits on thesouthern shore of the Upper KlamathLake, nestled in the Klamath Basin on theeastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains.With nearly 300 days of sunshine eachyear, the City of Klamath Falls has anurban population of approximately 42,000.Steeped in history, the area offers anoutstanding array of natural and culturalwonders. Just 60 miles south of CraterLake National Park, and 70 miles northof Mt. Shasta, south central Oregon isunsurpassed for beauty and diversityof activities. Residents and visitors canenjoy a variety of outdoor recreation suchas cross country skiing, golfing, fishing,hunting, and canoeing. Known for itssplendid bird watching, the city has thehighest concentration of bald eagles inthe Pacific Northwest.Klamath Falls has experienced a newgrowth in the past few years. Several largehousing developments are being built,and many new businesses are opening inthe area. The city also has a military base,Kingsley Field, a training site for F-15pilots.Learn more at the city’s official website athttps://www.klamathfalls.city.Application and Nomination ProcessConfidential inquiries are welcomed, and nominations are invited.To Apply - Applicant must submit: Letter of interestCurrent curriculum vitaeAt least five references with full contact information, including e-mail addresses(References will not be contacted without applicant’s consent.)Submit application materials (preferably as PDFs) to OIT-Dean@myersmcrae.com byFebruary 10, 2020, for best consideration.Submit nominations to OIT-Dean-nominate@myersmcrae.com with completecontact information, including e-mail address, for the individual being nominated.Jennifer Barfield, Senior Vice President, and Emily Parker Myers, CEO, of MyersMcRae Executive Search and Consulting are assisting with this search.515 Mulberry Street, Suite 200Macon, Georgia 31201(478) 330-6222 www.myersmcrae.comIt is the policy of OIT that all persons shall be treated equally and fairly, and an environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment shall be maintained. The Universityexpressly prohibits discrimination based on race, color, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,or any other consideration not directly and substantively related to effective performance; and in compliance with all relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations. Thiscommitment includes taking affirmative action in employment decisions and practices; promoting discourse and activity which seek to enhance campus diversity and which mirrors thepluralism of our society; ensuring prompt and impartial consideration of any discrimination complaint; and equitably resolving any such complaint found to have merit.Oregon Institute of Technology - hands-on education for real-world achievement.OIT.EDU 6
School of Nursing program and offers prerequisites and non-nursing course requirements necessary for students to apply to the Nursing program at OHSU. It also offers an associate degree in Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic and a bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences in conjunction with OHSU. Seeking to expand its academic offerings,
