EDUCATION

Ed.D., Auburn University, Alabama (1985)

M.S., Troy State University at Montgomery, Alabama (1982)

B.S., Troy State University at Montgomery, Alabama (1977) Summa Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

2002 – Present

Owner and Manager, Kelley Assessment & Planning Services, and President, Regional Networks for Accreditation Support, Auburn, Alabama

1998 – 2002

Executive Director of University Planning and Analysis, University of Louisiana at Monroe

1995 – 1998

Director of Institutional Effectiveness, University of West Alabama, Livingston, Alabama

1991 – 1995

Director of Institutional Research and Assessment, Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk, Virginia

1989 – 1991

Senior Research Analyst, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Kansas

1987 – 1989

Director of Institutional Research, Alabama Aviation and Technical College, Ozark, Alabama

1985 – 1987

Director of Information Systems, Planning and Research, Central Alabama Community College, Childersburg, Alabama

1984 – 1985

Graduate Teaching Assistant for Dr. James Selman, Department of Vocational and Adult Education, Auburn University, Alabama

1983 – 1984

Independent Graduate Work under Dr. Russell Wilson, Department of Vocational and Adult Education, Auburn University, Alabama

1982 – 1983

Graduate Research Assistant for Dr. Richard Baker, Department of Vocational and Adult Education, Auburn University, Alabama

Prior to 1982

After graduation from high school in 1967, my major work experience included four years as a Radioman in the U. S. Navy, three years in various clerical positions with South Central Bell Telephone Company, and 18 months as a claims adjustor for Kemper Insurance.

FACULTY EXPERIENCE

Professional Development Workshops for Faculty and Staff

217 workshops

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Consultations

36 professional consultations

On-site Industry Needs Assessments

33 industry needs assessments

Conference Planning and Coordination

14 conferences

Conference Presentations

61 presentations

Publications

Author, co-author or contributor for 17 publications, including 7 reports related to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Self-Studies

Professional Boards:

National Advisory Council, College of Education, Auburn University (1999-2006)