Ph.D. In Humanities, December 1996 Emphasis: Literature .

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Niles ReddickOverviewMore than twenty-five years of experience in Higher Education with executive,administrative, development, service and teaching experiences.EducationFlorida State University, Tallahassee, FLPh.D. in Humanities, December 1996Emphasis: Literature; Minor: PsychologyDissertation: Eccentricity as Narrative Technique in Selected Works by Lee Smith, Clyde Edgerton, andJanice DaughartyCommittee: Anne Rowe, Chair (English), David Kirby (English/Creative Writing), David Darst(Humanities/Spanish Literature), Richard Dunham (Psychology).University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GAM.A. in Psychology, March 1991Committee: Anne Richards, Mike Aarons, Raymond MoodyValdosta State University, Valdosta, GAB.A. in Philosophy; Minor, Sociology, June 1988Additional Education and Professional Development:Eduventures: Development and Fundraising, University of Memphis, 2015Student Affairs Foundation Institute (SAFI), Leadership Institute with public and private colleges anduniversities of Georgia, 2013-4Georgia State University College of Law, 2012Institute on Conflict ManagementEmory University, Atlanta, GA 2011Goizueta Business School, Leadership Certificate programTennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN, 1998Post-graduate: Grammar and Composition Graduate courseSummary of Executive experience: The University of Memphis, Lambuth. Vice Provost. 2014-Pres. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Vice President Academic Affairs. 2007-14 Motlow State Community College. Dean of Humanities & Social Science, Director of theSmyrna Campus, and Faculty member. 1994-2007.

Niles Reddick2The University of Memphis--LambuthVice ProvostJuly 2014-PresentLambuth was founded in 1843 as the Methodist Conference for Women, changed to Lambuth Collegewhen it became co-educational in 1921and became Lambuth University in 1991. Due to finances,Lambuth University ceased to operate in 2011. Civic leaders and government officials worked tomaintain Lambuth as a regional campus of the University of Memphis, a public, research university.Since 2011, The University of Memphis-Lambuth in Jackson, TN has experienced a rapid growth and hasover 1000 students. University of Memphis-Lambuth offers 20 bachelor degree programs on campus and15 programs online; 10 master’s degrees on campus and 27 online, and 2 doctoral degrees (B.A, B.S.Ed,B.S., B.S.N., B.P.S., B.L.S., B.B.A., M.A., M.A.T., M.S, M.S.N. M.P.S., M.S.W. and Ed.D.). A historic,residential campus that is an arboretum, University of Memphis-Lambuth has an operating budget of 11million, has a total of 70 full and part time faculty, and has outstanding facilities including the M.D.Anderson planetarium and an indoor Olympic pool. While the University of Memphis maintains multiplenational and international rankings, UofM-Lambuth shares U.S. News and World Reports rankings in theareas of Education and Internship programs and a nationally ranked Nursing program and CriminalJustice program. Served as Vice Provost for the University of Memphis-Lambuth in Jackson, TN, reporting to theProvost with a dotted line to the President at the University of Memphis in Memphis and working with allunit heads of the University: colleges, schools and departments; external relations, student affairs,development, and business affairs, including facilities. Managed an operating budget of approximately 11 million Managed schedule and staffing for 20 bachleor’s, 10 masters’, and 2 doctoral degree programs,including minors and core curriculum (and online programs). Worked with Deans, Directors, andDepartment Chairs: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Communication and Fine Arts, College ofEducation, Fogelman College of Business and Economics, Herff College of Engineering, KemmonsWilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management, Loewenberg College of Nursing, School of PublicHealth, and University College Served as the primary contact for all facets within the community: Alumni, Foundation, Facilities, andPublic Relations, etc. Represented UofM-Lambuth for all media in West TN and speak to all social and communityorganizations (Kiwanis, Rotary, African American Chamber, Jackson-Madison Chamber, e-Plus, WBBJ,County Commission, Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association, etc.). Worked to manage social mediaand public relations for Lambuth campus including Facebook and Twitter Responsible for formal presentations at convocation, graduation, UofM alumni meetings, President’sCouncil, First Friday for Community, Advisory Board, and welcome wide ranging groups to campus fromsuperintendent and counselor meetings to conferences Worked with legislative officials at the local, state, and national levels Oversaw strategic planning for the Lambuth campus to include short and long term projects related to allcampus operations

Niles Reddick3 Worked with UofM-Lambuth Advisory Board (areas represented: local government/ Mayors, Statelegislators, West TN Healthcare, Jackson Energy Authority, PR firm, Alumni Association, Developer) Worked with the UofM-Lambuth Alumni Board (alumni from former Lambuth College and Universityand from University of Memphis) for special events such as UofM Football scrimmage and camp, TrueBlue day, the capital campaign, annual meetings at my home, and recruitment initiative. Worked on special projects:-new BS in Manufacturing Technology (Univ. College), Youth Services (College of Education), RN toBSN program, MSN, and MSW.-worked to add Ed.D. cohorts-added minors for all degrees plus others including pre-law and religious studies-Hero’s program with the Juvenile Court system (via Governor’s grant)-partnerships with Jackson State Community College, Tennessee College of Applied Technology, LaneCollege and Union University (quarterly meetings with Chamber leadership and Mayors)-work with faculty to bring events to campus including Battel for Kids sponsored Education summit-Music events including songwriters group, concerts, and special classes-literary events for campus and community including poet laureate and others-Art exhibits including “What I Kept” and “Do It”-Jackson-Madison School system partnership for Campus School and athletic facilities-Arboretum classification-SACS reaffirmation visit (no findings at UofM-Lambuth)-website redesign including Facts page-Public Relations and Marketing plan with UofM and contract firm Archer Malmo in Memphis forplacement of all media ads (print, television, radio, and billboards) as well as print materials such as Viewbooks, brochures, signage for recruiting staff-partnered with Jackson-Madison School System, private schools (USJ-prep., Trinity, and Sacred Heart),and homeschool association for the formation of UofM’s Lambuth Academy served on executive boards for the Chamber of Commerce, Jackson Downtown Development Authority,Arts Council, special Jackson Madison school board committee, FUMC Worked with and supported student activities (doubled from 30 to approximately 70) increased Student Organizations increased to over 20 including PanHellenic and fraternal groups,Honors, academic related clubs and organizations such as the Student Ambassador program Worked to establish career services; created internship opportunities in West Tennessee for multipleundergraduate majors, clinical sites for BSN students, and placement for Education majors. Established writing/math labs and peer tutoring services Founded club sports in Soccer and increased intramural activities in Tennis, Frisbee, and others Organized and formalized Undergraduate Research program at Lambuth Opened the Institute of Public Safety under Center for Community Criminological Research atLambuth; created an annual meeting/ conference in conjunction with department served on university-wide committees: Strategic Enrollment Committee with Cabinet members; UofMStrategic Planning (in addition to Lambuth Strategic Planning); UofM Accessibility committee

Niles Reddick4The University of Memphis-Lambuth development experience: Serves as Vice Provost of UofM-Lambuth and work with CDO for all private funding related toLambuth campus 10 million capital campaign; total giving to date approximately 6.3m Secured 2.5m restricted from West Tennessee Healthcare Corporation Secured 1m unrestricted from Ayers foundation Management of 900k estate gift Management of 450k estate gift Annual giving of approximately 30k for unrestricted in Vice Provost’s office Secured papers from the Malloy family for archives and 100k scholarship endowment Secured Lambuth Spirit Award for Faculty Development from Alumni ( 25k) Worked on extramural funding to include Fulbright grant (75k awarded), U.S. Dept. of Ed. CAMP grant( 2.1m), TN DOE grant ( 3.75m awarded) Worked with committee to fund scholarships/stipends from Methodist conference to Wesley foundationat UofM-Lambuth for estate endowment of 260k Worked with donors and Lambuth development director for two gifts: Varnell endowment of 500k andGreen endowment of 200k assisted with Freeman Scholarship for Veterans in Nursing annual Donor for Vice Provost scholarship award member of the President’s clubUniversity of Memphis-Lambuth university/community service: Member, Society of Ohoopee River Indians/Muscogee-Creek nation, 2017-present Member, Jackson Madison Schools Vision 2020 Steering Committee, 2015-2017 Member, Jackson Arts Council, 2015-present Member, West TN Arts Coalition Steering Committee 2015-present Member, West TN Artisans 2015-present Member, Executive Board, Madison-Jackson Chamber of Commerce, 2014-present Member, Jackson Rotary Club Executive Board, 2015-present Member, Rotary. 2014-present Layleader and Delegate for FUMC to Memphis Methodist Conference (Western Kentucky andTenenessee) 2016.

Niles Reddick5 Member, Executive Board, FUMC, 2014-present Member, Executive Board, Jackson Downtown Development Authority, 2014-present Consultant, University of Iowa at Des Moines (off campus operations), 2017 Consultant, University System of Georgia/Chief Academic Officer) (off campus operations), 2017 TN Achieves Mentor, 2014-5 Introduction, An Evening with David Kirby, UofM-Lambuth, fall 2016 Service and support to community organizations such as Salvation Army, United Way, RIFA, AreaRelief Ministries, Room in the Inn, WRAP in Jackson, Star Center, American Heart Association, RedCross, Jackson Choral Society, Jackson Symphony, Plectoral Society, The Ned, Room in the Inn,Heaven’s Cradle, WTHC (community foundation), Trinity School, Arlington Elementary, Tigret Middle,Sacred Heart Catholic School, and ComeUnity café. Judge, The Links, Inc. 40th Beautillion. Jackson TN, 2016 Member, National Association of Branch Campus Administrators (NABCA); serve on the PublicRelations national committee and assist with the journal, Access 2014-Present Consultant, University System of Georgia Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs office, 2016 Member, Tennessee Mountain Writers Association, 2016-present. Member, Southern Arts Federation, 2010-2015. Member, Georgia Writers Registry, Georgia Council of the Arts and Atlanta History and Literary Centerthrough the Margaret Mitchell House, 2010-2015. Member, Poets and Writers, 2011-present. Volunteer Editor, The Christian Network, Australia, 2012-current. Member, SIBA. 2016-present. Member, STARS. 2016-present.The University of Memphis-Lambuth teaching experience:Professor of Humanities/English (with tenure) July 2014-PresentCourses: taught Freshmen Composition, American Film and CultureGraduate Status to serve on thesis and dissertation committees at UofM-Lambuth; guest lectures inPhilosophy courses (Ethics and Writing and Ethics in Management); ACAD courses /Freshman seminars(Success in college)Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton, GAVice President for Academic Affairs (and Student Affairs from 2010-14)July 2007-June 2014Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is an historical, residential liberal arts and agricultural statecollege founded in 1908. Abraham Baldwin is ranked by U.S. News and World Report 14th among publiccolleges. It has approximately 3400 students and is governed by the Georgia Board of Regents. AbrahamBaldwin offers the B.A., B.S., and B.A.S. degrees in 14 areas (A B.S.Ed. is offered in conjunction withGeorgia Southwestern State University) and the A.A., A.S., A.F.A., A.A.S., and A.D.N. in several areas.Abraham Baldwin has an operating budget of approximately 38 million and a foundation with assets ofapproximately 69 million. Abraham Baldwin is situated on 421 acres with 265 employees and over 125full and part-time faculty. Served as Chief Academic (since 2007) and Student Affairs (as of 2010) Officer of the College,reporting to the President and serving in his absence.

Niles Reddick6 Had responsibility for academic and student affairs budgets of approximately 12 million (state fundsonly, grants not included); worked with Cabinet on facilities planning including renovation of historicalbuildings and redesign of academic space to enhance learning. Served as COC-SACS liaison and worked on SACS projects including Level II visit; follow-upmonitoring reports; Reaffirmation monitoring reports; Substantive Change Prospectus for BA/BS degreesin Business and Economic Development, Arts and Culture, Social and Community Affairs, and Writingand Communication; 5th year report, and QEP annual reports. Attended SACS meetings. In addition,worked on accreditation for Society of American Foresters, Georgia Board of Nursing, and NationalLeague of Nursing. Had responsibility for 6 academic Schools (Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business, Nursing andHealth Sciences, Human Sciences, Science and Mathematics, and Liberal Arts ) with 9 departments andfacilities (including facilities such as the Farm, the Golf Clubhouse and Course, and the Health Center),Multicultural programs (HEP, CAMP, Migrant Ed., Upward Bound, and AAMI), ABAC on the Square inMoultrie, Athletics (Women’s soccer, Men’s baseball, Women’s fast-pitch softball, Men’s golf, Men’sand Women’s Tennis), Baldwin Library, Academic Support Center, the Honors Program, Center forTeaching and Learning, Baldwin Academy (dual/joint enrollment), and Study Abroad. Had responsibilityfor Student Affairs: Dean of Students, Student Activities, Greek Life, Recruitment, EnrollmentManagement and Admissions, Counseling and Disability Services, and Registrar. Served as President of the College’s Advancement Foundation, Inc. to oversee all grants and extramuralfunding (approximately 21 million). Examples of grants include U.S. Dept. of Education CAMP 2m,PGA 30k, Goizueta Foundation 621k, HEP 2m, Fulbright-Hays 78k, U.S. Dept. of Labor 75k,various Arts grants through 12-county grassroots Arts program, USG initiative grants 400k, ICAAPfunding 300k (Nursing and Biofuels), Hispanic Consortium 1.2m, among others; Also served in anadvisory capacity to the College Foundation, Alumni Boards, and Advisory Boards for the college. Oversaw Strategic Planning initiatives referred to as “The 2nd Century project,” which has includedcreation/relocation of a Student Support Center, Academic Assistance Center, Testing Center to centralizeefforts, Retention efforts and plans; partnerships with GSW, partnership with Tift High School, FitzgeraldHigh School, Colquitt County High School, and Tift-Area private school for dual-joint enrollment;Internationalization/Study Abroad efforts for faculty to teach and students to study in Germany, England,as well as Fulbright grant for 15 faculty (including College, local high school faculty, and USG faculty) tostudy abroad in Brazil for 4 week program, partnership with Sun Yet Sin University in China for noncredit coursework provided by ABAC faculty and 8 student assistants for training to golf coursesuperintendents and managers in China, Summer Study Abroad partnership with Perotis College inGreece, Summer Study Abroad through alumni for Service Learning led by Nursing faculty in Nicaragua,Fulbright scholar in Economics in 2010-11; Fulbright scholar in Sociology in 2011-12, loadreconfiguration to include inequity adjustment for lab faculty and load reduction for faculty teaching in 4year degree programs; Articulation agreements (Fort Valley State University, GSW, University ofGeorgia, University of Florida, and cooperative programs with technical colleges), and Music articulationwith 8 USG universities; Recruitment and Scholarship initiatives, among other projects. Provided guidance and assistance to the faculty and the Faculty Senate and present the Faculty Senate'srecommendations to the President’s Cabinet (have worked with faculty on projects such as attendancepolicy, faculty load, faculty summer compensation, promotion/tenure revision, and academicreorganization).

Niles Reddick7 Participated in the appropriate University System of Georgia committees such as Provost-VPAAmeetings, Diversity Committee/Conference, Audit Committee, and Core Curriculum revision committee.Also serve as Provost-Vice-President Listserv coordinator. Supervised the preparation of the College Policy Manual, Statutes (coordinated major revision of allpolices, statutes, incorporating BOR policy), Academic Advising Handbook, Adjunct Faculty handbook,Promotion and Tenure Guidelines, College Catalog, public relations materials related to Academic Affairs(brochures, view books, as examples). Coordinated the preparation of reports to University System offices and to regional and national offices,including an annual report of the College, comprehensive program review, general educationrecommendations to Advisory committees, new degree proposals, and degree program changes (additionsand deactivations). Coordinated faculty recruitment and orientation of new full and part-time faculty; offeredrecommendations to the President concerning contract renewals, promotions and tenure, facultyeducational leave, and salary adjustments. Encouraged the teaching faculty to develop the potential of the Library among their students. IncreasedLibrary positions, began a small library at off campus location on the Square, and increased collection fornew degree programs. Encouraged teaching of high quality and monitor continuously the success of students in the academicprograms. Reviewed low-producing programs and low retention courses and created plans forimprovement for Board of Regents; increased technology in classrooms. Assisted faculty in assessmentand evaluation process, including Promotion and Tenure. Cooperated with the Registrar area regarding class and course schedules, instructor assignments, roomand building use, and substitution/waiver process. Encouraged professional growth and development of faculty through conferences, seminars, and serviceon committees. Examples include workshops on assessment, communication, millennial students, testingstrategies, personality profiles, technology (WebCT, D2L, Vista 8, Word, Excel, etc.), Portfoliodevelopment, and grant writing. Coordinate Faculty Teaching Excellence award and Advising Excellenceaward, the nomination process for Abraham Baldwin faculty for USG Teaching award, the Governor’sTeaching Fellows at the University of Georgia; founded the Center for Teaching and Learning atAbraham Baldwin and set-up the first year-long certificate program for faculty in technology in additionto a new colloquium series for the college and community. Directed and coordinated the creation of new instructional programs, projects, and other curriculargrowth including partnerships with Georgia Southwestern State University (BSEd and BBA programs),BAS degrees, BA/BS degrees. Also directed the affiliate partnership with e-Core through the UniversitySystem of Georgia as well as the partnership to locate and host the Police Academy training (POSTCertification) for the State of Georgia. Coordinated the awarding of scholarships and academic honors such as the Honors List, Dean’s List,and President’s List recognitions during Honor’s Day ceremonies, in addition to

Niles Reddick 2 . The University of Memphis--Lambuth Vice Provost . July 2014-Present . Lambuth was founded in 1843 as the Methodist Conference for Women, changed to Lambuth College when it became co-educational in 1921and became Lambuth University in 1991. Due to finances, Lambuth University ceased to operate in 2011.