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1Vandana KohliCurriculum VitaeVANDANA K0HLIEMPLOYMENTCalifornia State University, Channel Islands (2018-Present)Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences2018-PresentCalifornia State University, Bakersfield (1991-2002; 2004-2018)Associate Dean of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies2014-2018Associate Vice President of Academic Programs OfficeTemporary , Graduate Student Center and Title V-Part B2012-2018Assessment Coordinator, School of Social Sciences and Education2012-2014Chair of Faculty and Academic Senate2010-2012Chair, Department of Sociology/and Anthropology2008-2012Program Chair, Liberal Studies2000-2002Internship Coordinator, Department of Sociology/Anthropology1999-2000Graduate Program Coordinator, Sociology1992-1999California State University, Los Angeles (2002-2004)Program Chair/Coordinator and Professor, Liberal Studies2002-2004Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (MSU)Post-Doctoral Research Associate African Diaspora Research Project1990-1991EDUCATIONPh.D. (Demography), Michigan State University, 1990Dissertation title: Minority Group Status and Fertility: Asian Indians in the UnitedStates, 1990.M.A. (Economics), Panjab University, India 1979B.A. (Interdisciplinary Studies - Sociology, Economics and English Literature), LucknowUniversity, India 1976
2Vandana KohliCurriculum VitaePROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEDean of Arts and SciencesProvide effective and cohesive leadership to twenty-one departments and five programs offering 22undergraduate majors and 35 minors; five graduate programs; and three degree-completion programs ata satellite campus in Goleta. Advance graduation and retention rates in collaboration with the AVP ofStudent Success, other Deans and Associate Vice Presidents in Academic Affairs. Maintain school integrityand manage personnel, facilities, and financial resources. Participate in enrollment management, planningfor new classrooms, labs, and offices in collaboration with Senate committees, and the Academic Programsand Planning Office. Develop new academic programs, minors, and certificates both stateside and in theDivision of Extended Education to address regional workforce needs. Ensure fulfilling contractualobligations in collaboration with Faculty Affairs and Human Resources offices, and Faculty and StaffUnions within a collective bargaining environment.Major responsibilities and accomplishments (to date) Fostered a culture of excellence in teaching, research, creative activities and service and providedleadership to 350 school faculty (126 tenured and tenure-track faculty and approximately 250lecturers) Supervised the employment, development, and retention of 26 staff including two (2) associateDeans, an executive assistant, and the Manager of Academic Resources Increased four-year graduation rates by ten percent (10%) Developed a five-year strategic Collective Vision 2025 plan for the school by bringing togetherfaculty, staff, and students (first time in school history) Created a transparent model for budget allocations linked to academic planning and distributedresources and program level budget reports (first time in school history) Enhanced grant activity and secured approximately ten million dollars ( 10,000,000.00) of grantsthat generated approximately 335,000.00 in indirect funding from prestigious funding agenciesincluding NSF, NIH, and NOAA Incubated approximately three million dollars ( 3,000.000.00) of philanthropic funds to supportschool initiatives and facilities including endowments, donor bequests, and gifts in kind (withUniversity Advancement office) Spearheaded the development of an online Master of Science degree program in Nursing; anEnvironmental Technologies certificate; a minor in Africana Studies, and created two newdepartments – Anthropology and Chicano Studies Made numerous faculty appointments, retention, tenure and promotion recommendationsfollowing inclusive hiring principles, contractual guidelines, and university policies Enhanced shared governance in the school by disseminating information and seeking continuousfeedback from faculty, staff, and students, at Town Halls, Chai Chats, updated Website, LecturerMeet and Greet sessions, blogs Supervised the activities of the associate deans and program chairs to develop teachingassignments, class scheduling and oversight of work load Created three programs to recognize school personnel accomplishments - Spotlight on ResearchSeed Grant Program; Faculty Excellence Awards Initiative; Staff Excellence Award (first time inschool history)Associate Dean of Undergraduate and Graduate StudiesProvided coordination and leadership for the Graduate Division and supported undergraduate andgraduate student success. Worked with department chairs and graduate coordinators to foster a graduate
Vandana KohliCurriculum Vitaeculture in which programs could grow and students could be successful. Coordinated the assessment ofstudent learning in graduate programs and general education. Provided leadership for campus- and schoolwide initiatives and improved student retention and graduation rates.Major responsibilities and accomplishments Significantly advanced assessment of student learning outcomes in collaboration with programcoordinators, faculty, department/program chairs, and school deans Conceptualized, coordinated, and developed post baccalaureate certificate programs in petroleumengineering; and accelerated (4 1) programs in Sociology, Public Administration, and PoliticalScience/Public Administration Strategically targeted graduate student outreach and recruitment efforts and increased awarenessand value of graduate education with external stakeholders. Monitored the BA and MA in Interdisciplinary Studies and streamlined application procedures Organized summer institutes on Data Integrity in Graduate Programs, and Assessment ofGraduate Learning Outcomes for faculty, advisors, chairs, and staff. Collaborated with the Academic Advising and Resource Center and the Academic PetitionsCommittee to improve student success rates and develop policies and procedures for managingacademic probation, disqualification, and reinstatement Developed a set of strategic priorities for graduate programs in collaboration with the Council ofGraduate Coordinators Implemented the California Promise Pledge program by coordinating with ITS Analyst,Enrollment Management, and academic advisors Supervised the student academic grievance process and addressed student inquiries and requestsin conjunction with the campus OmbudspersonInterim Assignment in the Office of Academic ProgramsProvide stability and continuity in the Office of Academic Programs by assuming interim responsibilitiesuntil a permanent AVP AP is recruited.Major responsibilities and accomplishments Provided leadership for academic program planning and development, including the developmentand approval of new undergraduate and graduate programs in collaboration with school deans,department chairs and faculty Developed Academic Affairs Master Plan in cooperation with the Academic Senate and itscommittees; and monitored progress toward institutional and academic goals and objectivesrelated to academic programs. Supervised the activities of the Honors program Managed the academic program review process and coordinated the activities of the UniversityProgram Review Committee Served as the liaison on academic program matters to the Chancellor’s Office and other CSUcampuses Coordinated the university’s plan for improving retention and student progress towardsgraduation in cooperation with the Associate Vice-President for Enrollment Management andother divisions Maintained databases (academic program and student-related policies) Managed the day-to-day operation of the office including hiring, training, and evaluating threenew staff membersDirector of Graduate Student Center and Title V Part B, CSUB3
Vandana KohliCurriculum VitaeProvided leadership for the activities of the Graduate Student Center (GSC) and developed newinitiatives for improving graduate student admission procedures, advising, and retention.Coordinated outreach activities and advanced CSUB’s post-baccalaureate programs to thecommunity including key Hispanic based community organizations. Served as the Project Directorfor the, Promoting Post-Baccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) grant,funded by the Institutional Service program under Title V part B, Department of Education, HigherEducation Programs.Major responsibilities and accomplishments Administered a budget allocation exceeding 2,000,000.00 for addressing student enrollment,recruitment and retention in post-baccalaureate programs; graduate faculty development; andassessment of graduate student learning outcomes Supervised the operation of a one stop graduate student center, which included a student lounge, acomputer lab and state of the art learning technologies (SmartBoard, Plotter, iPads) Created a six-member advisory board to facilitate and guide GSC activities and leverageresources to achieve project goals Developed initiatives for funding graduate student and faculty mentor teams to enhance ‘pure’and ‘applied’ research projects on pedagogy and community engagement Managed a staff of ten, consisting of two graduate admission personnel, an activity coordinator, abudget specialist, an outreach coordinator, a graduate student advisor, and four student assistants. Increased access for graduate students by offering key services during evening hours. Promoted graduate student efficacy by offering center-sponsored workshops in writingeffectiveness, literature review development, admission and graduation requirements Prepared annual reports for the Department of Education documenting universityaccomplishments in graduate education, fiscal reconciliation, and student profiling. Maintained project integrity through regular contacts with external evaluators, program officer,and the Department of Education Developed a highly successful ‘technology checkout program’ for graduate students and providedfunds to double inventory within the first six months of the program’s operation to addressstudent demand Awarded scholarships to underrepresented students for completing post baccalaureate degreeoptionsAssessment Coordinator, Social Sciences and EducationProvided support to faculty conducting assessment of student learning in the form of workshops,presentations at department meetings, and one-on-one interactions. Served as a resource to departmentchairs and faculty for the development of Annual Report and Academic Program Review preparation.Major responsibilities and accomplishments Assisted department and program faculty with the development of all phases of an assessmentplan, including selection and development of appropriate assessment tool(s), analysis of studentlearning information/data, and closing the loop activities. Prepared annual summative reports on the state of assessment activities and outcomes for allundergraduate and graduate programs within the school. Evaluated program assessment plans using WASC rubrics and significantly advanced the levelof engagement in assessment in all undergraduate and graduate programs (departments). Collaborated with other school assessment coordinators and the faculty co-accreditation liaisonofficer (co-ALO) to develop assessment plans for the general education program, and to stayabreast of assessment developments and needs as they impact the university’s curriculum.4
Vandana KohliCurriculum Vitae Participated in the implementation of assessment at the program and school level and providedregular updates at department chairs’ meetingsAchieved one hundred percent success rate for completed departmental annual reports andprofilesAttended WASC 2013 Academic Resource Conference, as well as other workshops and/orconferences to maintain currency in the field of assessment.Presented workshops on assessment and annual report data collecting software, TaskStream, tofaculty and staff.Chair, Faculty and Academic Senate (elected by the general faculty)Presided at the Academic Senate meetings and served as liaison between the University President and theAcademic Senate. Represented the faculty in matters where they have primary responsibility such ascurriculum development; subject matter and methods of instruction; research protocols; faculty status;and those aspects of student life which relate to educational effectiveness.Major responsibilities and accomplishments Maintained a transparent and mutually satisfactory culture of shared governance/responsibility,and joint decision making with members of the administration including the Provost, Vicepresidents, and Deans Chaired Senate executive committee meetings and managed preparation of agendas and minutes Developed efficient procedures for managing senate business by creating a unique numberingsystem and disseminating information about senate business to the faculty, staff, andadministration Trained and hired senate staff Represented faculty at presidential events, functions, and various committees Coordinated the development of new program review guidelines, academic profiles andperformance indicators Fostered a creative working climate during a period of severe budgetary shortages to facilitateuniversity-wide conversations on general education transformation and semester conversion Maintained a student oriented, teaching centered focus and facilitated the development ofnumerous new programs to address student demands without expanding new course offeringsChair, Sociology CSUBAdminister the sociology department comprised of eight full-time tenure and tenure-track faculty and twofull-time entitled lecturers, one full-time lecturer, numerous part-time faculty, and one staff. Provideprogram leadership and support for teaching and advising approximately 300 majors and approximately200 additional minors.Major responsibilities and accomplishments Enhanced the department’s resource base by 150,000.00 and managed an operating budget ofapproximately 900,000.00 including supplies and services. Maintained program integrity in a challenging budget environment and secured a tenure track linein quantitative sociology, a full-time lecturer, and numerous part-time faculty Coordinated and developed an Academic Program Scan for Sociology by analyzing trends inFTES, SFRs, enrollment and graduation rates, curriculum and teaching innovations, facultyscholarship and grants, and program assessment (first time in department history). Developed a two-year rolling schedule of classes (first time in department history). Developed a two- and four-year pathway/roadmap to graduation for freshmen and transferstudents (first time in department history).5
Vandana KohliCurriculum Vitae Developed and coordinated an on-line third and fourth year baccalaureate degree completionprogram in Sociology with College of the Canyons, one of 185 community colleges in California(first time in department history).Supervised the creation of a completely new and user friendly Web site for the department.Directed faculty search committees following contractual guidelines and university policies.Performed faculty promotion and tenure reviews following contractual guidelines and universitypolicies.Managed course assignments, scheduling, and course sequencingCreated a departmental culture of shared governance by disseminating information and seekingcontinuous feedback from faculty, staff, and students. Scheduled on-going meetings with timelydistribution of agendas and minutes. Conducted department business in a transparent, collegial,and efficient manner.Provided opportunities for faculty development in the areas of student advising, and assessment.Maintained a supportive teaching environment by facilitating course offerings through variousdistributive learning practices such as on-line and instructional television.Represented the department at all school and university wide Chairs’ meetings.Program Chair, Liberal Studies CSULA and CSUBAdministered the Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Program for future elementary school teachers andthe Liberal Studies, Non-teaching Track Major at CSULA and CSUB. Requirements in both programsincluded developing review/planning documents and program curricula in response to CaliforniaCommission on Teacher Credentialing SB 2042 accreditation standards. Additional responsibilitiesincluded working with College Deans, Associate Deans, the Provost and other senior administrators tocoordinate University wide efforts in teacher preparation. Acted as a liaison between communitycolleges in the service region and the University to recruit majors, facilitate course articulation, andstreamline transfer procedures. Prepared and distributed program information through updatedprogram outlines, bulletin boards, newsletters, Web page announcements, individual e-mail notificationsand advisement. Developed innovative advising strategies including: regularly scheduled ‘open’ officehours; student peer advising; and e-mail and phone advising. Evaluated staff and student peer advisorsannually. Unique program accomplishments are presented in the following sections.Program Chair, Liberal Studies CSULAMajor responsibilities and accomplishments Budgeting and scheduling for program consisting of approximately nine hundred (900) majors,six faculty, two student assistants, and one office coordinator Performed faculty promotion and tenure reviews following contractual guidelines and universitypolicies Directed tenure-track faculty search committees following contractual and university guidelinesand successfully recruited two tenure track assistant professors. Hiring and evaluating part-time lecturers following contractual guidelines. Managed course assignments, scheduling, and course sequencing. Maintained program integrity by relocating program office, providing “front door” access forcurrent and prospective students, securing release time for faculty advisors, and acquiring fundingfor increasing office staff positions under challenging budget conditions. Initiated the process for changing from program to “department” status6
Vandana KohliCurriculum VitaeProgram Chair, Liberal Studies CSUB Majorresponsibilities and accomplishments Budgeting and scheduling for program consisting of approximately sixteen hundred (1600)majors, one office coordinator, and six (6) student peer advisors Coordinated the development of an accreditation report to the California Commission on TeacherCredentialing Administered the Liberal Studies major at a satellite campus in Antelope Valley Coordinated and developed campus-wide summer-quarter schedule to facilitate graduation ofteacher preparation students Maintained program integrity by relocating office space, providing “front door” access for currentand prospective students Managed assessment of Single Subject Equivalency in History and Social Science, English,Science, and Math subject matter programs by serving as clearing house for all single andmultiple subject matter equivalency requestsSociology Department, CSUBJoined CSUB in 1991 as an Assistant Professor; received early promotion to Associate Professor in 1996and tenure in 1997; promoted to Professor of Sociology in 2001. Listed, below, are someaccomplishments from that time period.Major responsibilities and accomplishments Founded and supervised the Sociology department’s Geographic Information Systems laboratory Contributed to the development of two separate five-year program reviews Extended the internship program by incorporating non-profit organizations from a wider serviceregion, facilitating student learning outcomes, and WEB page development Served and chaired departmental search committees and successfully recruited an urbansociologist, and a social theorist Developed program assessment documentsAWARDS/RECOGNITIONS, CERTIFICATES, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTInvited Keynote Speaker Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division Women’s HistoryMonth celebration, March 2021Intensive Leadership Development: AASCU-Penson Center for Professional Development.Completed year-long, one-on-one professional development plan to study and enact critical highereducation leadership competencies, 2019-2020. Mentor and coach Dr. Jolene KoesterUSC Race and Equity Center’s Equity Now 4-part series on building racial equity in higher education(2020)UC/CSU Moving Beyond Bias Training Program for Southern California Trainers, CI Team (December2020)Excelencia’s Institute on Creating Hispanic Serving Identity Through Faculty Hiring, CI Team (2019)Philanthropy Institute for CSU Deans, San Francisco, 20197
Vandana KohliCurriculum VitaeAward for Excellence in Sponsored Programs, CSUB 2013-14Award for Faculty Leadership and Service, CSUB 2012-13Defensive Driver Certificate, CSUDiversity Hiring Training Certificate, CSUSexual Harassment Awareness Training Certificate, CSUUNIVERISTY-WIDE COMMITTEES AND SIGNIFICANT SERVICE (Select)FACULTY AFFAIRS Faculty Inclusive Hiring Committee 2019-PresentProvide institutional leadership for inclusive hiring practices and develop policies and procedures forequity minded hiring procedures University Review Committee 2007-2009 CHAIR 2007-2008Provided an evaluation of each faculty member undergoing review for retention, award of tenure,and/or promotion and determined if due process was followed and that relevant materials wereconsidered without arbitrariness at previous levels of review (department/program unit and Dean).Served as liaison between the Committee and the Provost’s officeMaintained a collegial and trusting environment and facilitated open and honest communicationamong committee members; assumed primary responsibility for coordinating and organizingmeetings and adhering to timelines. Faculty Rights Officer, California Faculty Association 2006 – 2012Worked with administration to resolve alleged violations of faculty rights as guaranteed by theContract and met regularly with the Provost and the Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs toshare ideas on how to avoid contract violations. Member, Faculty Affairs Committee 2006-2007Make recommendations to the Academic Senate on all policies and procedures concerningappointment, promotion, tenure, retention, evaluation, and other closely related matters; review andpropose revisions to all sections of the Handbook; and review and prepare recommendationsconcerning policies on faculty development, such as the University Research Council.SENATE AND SHARED GOVERNANCE CSUB Senate and Faculty Vice-Chair and Chair of Election Committee 2008-2010Elected by the general faculty to serve as Vice-Chair of the Academic Senate; Chair of the SenateElections Committee; and member of the Academic Senate Executive Committee. Supervised thepreparation and distribution of Senate meeting minutes and maintained currency of membership inSenate sub-committees. In the absence of the Chair presided at the Academic Senate meetings andserved as liaison between the University President and the Academic Senate; actively participated inexecutive committee meetings. Developed the first-ever electronic voting system at CSUB. Senator, Academic Senate 1997-1998; 2005-2007.Actively participated in senate meetings and contributed to the development of academic policiesrelated to retention, tenure and promotion; curriculum; and faculty appointments to committeesParticipated in discussions surrounding key issues brought to the Senate as outlined in the CSUBConstitution of the Academic Senate8
Vandana KohliCurriculum VitaeCURRICULUM REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT Academic Program and Planning Committee 2019 -2020 Dean ex-officio member Member, School of Social Science and Education Curriculum Committee 2010 - 2018“The School of Social Sciences and Education Curriculum Committee has jurisdiction over thecurriculum of the School of Social Sciences and Education. The Curriculum Committee shall beresponsible for the approval of all academic courses and programs in the School, including degrees,courses, programs, majors, minors, concentrations, certificates or any other catalog changes. TheCurriculum Committee is also responsible for developing a Guideline for Submission” Liberal Studies Curriculum Committee1991-2004Guided the development of an Integrative Studies course in response to CCTC standards (CSULA);Developed a World Cultural Geography course in response to CCTC standards (CSUB;)Expanded portfolio guidelines for various subjects (CSULA and CSUB) Sociology 1991 – PresentDeveloped a Teaching Track option for graduate studentsDeveloped a Special Projects option for the graduate studentsDeveloped an Urban Planning Concentration for undergraduate Sociology majorsModified and taught existing courses using innovative methods of curriculum delivery such asInstructional Television and the InternetDeveloped the following courses in Sociology (on-line):Demography and Population StudiesSex, the Life Course, and Human PopulationsSexuality and SocietyTechniques of Demographic Analysis (graduate and undergraduate)Developed a Human Services Concentration for undergraduate Sociology majors Extended UniversityCreated a Geographic Information Systems certificate program through Extended University (1998)Proposal for Master of Arts in Applied Social Sciences submitted to the Commission of ExtendedUniversity for funding consideration (not funded) General Education Task Force of the Academic Senate 2013.Attended AACU institutes on General Education 2011 and 2012 and developed a new vision forgeneral education for current and future learners. Participated in the reform of general educationand developed three competing GE models.WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES (WASC) Vice-Chair WASC Steering committee 2017-2018 WASC Leadership Team 2010 – 2014Assisted in writing responses to WASC’s Capacity and Preparatory Review Report; collaboratedwith a university wide team to prepare a report for WASC educational effectiveness review. WASC Implementation Work Group 5: Campus Culture 2007-2008Identified steps for creating a more tolerant campus environment that celebrates diversity ofindividuals and ideasRecommended ways by which campus members’ achievements can be recognized and honoredDeveloped strategies and pathways to excellence within the context of shared governance WASC Planning Work Group 1B: Academic Program Excellence and Diversity 2007-2008Prepared a list of priorities for achieving excellence in the areas of critical reasoning and problemsolving; discipline-based learning outcomes; mathematical reasoning skills; and engagement andpersonal development.9
Vandana KohliCurriculum VitaeUNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLANNING AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT Gateway Hall Architect/Engineer Selection Committee 2020-presentReview twenty-eight Request of Qualifications from engineering and design firms for a mainentrance, showcase building to provide administrative and faculty offices, state of the art classrooms,and a theater. COVID Planning 2020-presentDevelop an operational/administrative framework for face-to-face, and virtual course offerings, andmanage university-wide communication and logistics for 2021 Spring semester at CSU ChannelIslands in alignment with federal, state and local mandates and as directed by the Office of theChancellor. University Strategic Planning Steering Committee 2008-2010Expand and integrate the work of various implementation work groups and provide leadership inpreparing for WASC site visit; take any necessary action to implement work group recommendations Enrollment Advisory Committee 2004-2005; 2010-2012Served with other members from local high schools, community colleges and CSUB administrationand staff to service CSUBs enrollment management needs by reviewing campus-wide recruitment andenrollment policies. University Strategic Planning and Budget Advisory CommitteeActively participated in discussions of progress towards the achievement of the University’s goals andobjectives, including the review of institutional metrics and data, and budgetary strategy to supportthe plan. The Committee advises the President on campus budget matters, and makesrecommendations for supporting the academic mission and maintaining institutional viability in lightof fiscal challenges and opportunities. Member, Budget and Planning Committee 1993-1995; 2005-2006Set institutional priorities, allocating and utilizing University resources, approving the AcademicPlan and new academic programs and reviewing existing programs, and responding to the needs ofthe University’s service region. The committee monitors the University’s planning processes andcoordinates revisions to the Mission and Goals Statement.TEACHER PREPARATION Member, Teacher Preparation Leadership Team for Subject Matter CSU (Fall 2002)Worked with CSU Liberal Studies chairs and coordinators to share local level curriculum responsesto SB 2042 and updated CSUB faculty and administrators on some of these strategies for possibleadoption at CSUB Member, Joint Task Force of the CSU Chancellor and the CSU Senate on Integrated TeacherPreparation Programs (Fall 2003) Chairs: Michael Lewis and Bob SnyderRecommended guidelines for the development of integrated (Blended) teacher preparation programsincluding total number of units; ideal state, regional, and local course transfer patterns; and a modelof partnership between the CSU and community colleges within regionsContributed to the development of a report on the task force’s findings and recommendations Member, Elementary and Blended Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Programs RegionalArticulation Efforts (2002-2003) Coordinators: Claire Palmerino and Helen GoldsmithDeveloped a series of common lower division course articulation patterns between
Program Chair, Liberal Studies 2000-2002 . Internship Coordinator, Department of Sociology/Anthropology 1999-2000 . Graduate Program Coordinator, Sociology 1992-1999 . California State University, Los Angeles (2002-2004) Program Chair/Coordinator and Professor, Liberal Studies 2002-2004 . Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (MSU)
