Raquel M. Bennett
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“Your professionalism, tremendous inspiration, and powerful influence
have certainly motivated me to remain in college…” Thakoor
Sukhnandan
Student
“I would like to thank you for helping me during these tough
times. In times of need, Medgar Evers faculty
always goes the extra mile to help their brother and sisters.” Again
Thank You. Tricia White Student
“Thanks Ms. Bennett, I knew I could count on you to get back to me
right away.” Nekeisha
Sandy-Afful Student “You are such a vital part of the continued development of the BSW degree.
Thank you for your continued assistance.”
Dr. Eda F. Harris-Hastick
“...permit me to congratulate you on your achievement…”
Dr. Edison O. Jackson Former President,
“I sincerely thank
you for your support and commitment to making the Bi-Annual NBWC Symposium on
Octavia Butler a truly successful day.”
Dr. Brenda Greene
Executive Director, Center for Black Literature |
SUMMARY Offering
valuable leadership experience in higher education with a comprehensive
background in student and program assessment, management and supervision,
program planning, continuing education, technology training, enrollment
services, financial planning, academic and financial counseling. Thorough researcher
with strong analytical skills and the ability to propose creative solutions,
develop good rapport, and bring projects to completion before deadlines. EDUCATION MA, History, MS, Adult Education and Human
Resource Development, SCHOLARLY
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Clark, Lisa and Bennett, Raquel M. Researching the Past to Retool in the Present for Access to the
Future, Clark, Lisa and Bennett, Raquel M. Emerging
Technologies and Teacher Incentives for Retooling, Bennett, Raquel M. 21st Century Digital
Literacy: Popular Technology, Standards, and Teacher Education, Bennett, Raquel M. From Eight-Track
Tapes to Excel Spreadsheets: Self Study of a New Professor, TEACHING EXPERIENCE Adjunct Instructor – History, FCLS
SUNY/Westchester Community
College,
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE Medgar Evers College/CUNY, Director of Associate of
Arts in Teacher Education Programs/Assessment Coordinator - Achievements: Mentored approximately
three hundred Associate of Arts students; coordinated and interviewed
students for candidacy to the Bachelor of Arts in Teacher Education
Programs—increasing enrollment over 100% for the 2007-2008 academic year.
Initiated a National Volunteer’s Week event for 2009 for the Responsibilities:
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Oversee and monitor Associate of Arts (AA) candidate development of
program portfolios documenting their growth and experiences throughout their
experience to prepare them for entry to one of the BA in Teacher Education
programs.
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Evaluate transfer and non-transfer student transcripts.
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Prepare AA candidates for BA entrance interviews.
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Oversee and monitor AA student mentoring regarding academic and
curricular issues, program plan of study, course selection, degree audit,
final essay/projects, etc.
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Oversee and monitor academic, personal and career counseling and
referrals to specialized counseling/academic support resources.
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Provide assessment, data management and support for the $800,000
PANCOSE (Preparing a New Cadre of Special Educators) Scholarship grant.
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Collaborate with the Department Chair in the evaluation of
equivalencies of transfer credits for incoming students.
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Collaborate on various projects with the Dean of the
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Selected as a “Wiley Innovator” by President Edison O. Jackson to
help facilitate development and change in the
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Collaborate with the Education Department personnel (faculty, staff,
and student workers) on the development, enhancement, and maintenance of
assessment data and candidate records.
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Submit annual and biannual assessment reports analyzing program
integrity and effectiveness, and candidate (student) progress in the Education
Department.
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Develop and implement record keeping, reporting and data analyzing
procedures for Education Department students and programs.
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Collect and analyze NYSTCE scores to determine the best methods to
maintain and improve candidates’ probability of passing the exam and to
develop learning experiences based on the data to help candidates reach their
goals.
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Submit periodic reports to state and specialty education
organizations highlighting student and college progress in preparing students
to teach in the
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Design and implement databases as needed for managing all Education
Department assessment data and generate reports based on acquired data.
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Serve as liaison to and provide coordination between the Dean of the
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Responsible for recruitment and retention collaboration and program
planning between eight (8) departments and the Admissions’ Office. Medgar Evers College/CUNY, Brooklyn, New York, 9/2002 – 7/2007 Responsibilities:
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Collaborate with the Education Department personnel (faculty, staff,
and student workers) on the development, enhancement, and maintenance of
assessment data and candidate records.
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Submit annual and biannual assessment reports analyzing program integrity
and effectiveness, and candidate (student) progress in the Education
Department.
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Develop and implement record keeping, reporting and data analyzing
procedures for Education Department students and programs.
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Collect and analyze NYSTCE scores to determine the best methods to
maintain and improve candidates’ probability of passing the exam and to
develop learning experiences based on the data to help candidates reach their
goals.
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Submit periodic reports to state and specialty education
organizations highlighting student and college progress in preparing students
to teach in the
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Design and implement databases as needed for managing all Education
Department assessment data and generate reports based on acquired data.
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Serve as liaison to and provide coordination between the Dean of the New York University, New
York, New York, 11/1999 – 8/2001 Responsibilities:
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Coordinated the undergraduate tutoring program for the
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Hired and trained graduate students and faculty for the tutoring
program.
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Supervised on average ten tutors (e.g., assigned responsibilities,
prepared time sheets, and monitored hours).
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Supervised Administrative Aide (e.g., reception, student information,
employee files, student and faculty forms, faculty payments and faculty book
orders).
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Responsible for student use and faculty appointments in the SCPS
computer lab. Analyzed the lab efficiency and recommended software and
hardware upgrades.
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Supervised lab aides, students and faculty use in the Computer Lab
and
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Designed lesson plans and conducted workshops for students and
faculty for MS Windows and MS Office applications.
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Developed and implemented programs for adult students independently
and in conjunction with other university offices.
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Advised adults beginning or returning to higher education in their
academic career. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
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Board of Director –
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Board of Director – The
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Member – International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
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Member – Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society |
