{"id":17598,"date":"2012-02-10T18:50:02","date_gmt":"2012-02-10T23:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=17598"},"modified":"2012-02-10T20:00:03","modified_gmt":"2012-02-11T01:00:03","slug":"call-for-nominations-provost-at-swcid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2012\/02\/10\/call-for-nominations-provost-at-swcid\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Nominations: Provost at SWCID"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>February 8, 2012<\/p>\n<p><strong>CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Provost at SWCID<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To the Deaf Education Community:<\/p>\n<p>We are seeking nominations for the Provost position at the Southwest<br \/>\nCollegiate Institute for the Deaf in Big Spring, Texas. After three<br \/>\nyears of successful service, Dr. Mark Myers is returning to the East<br \/>\nCoast to be closer to family. We are requesting nominations to this<br \/>\ncrucial position for the future of our institution. You may refer to<br \/>\nour website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.howardcollege.edu\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.howardcollege.edu<\/a> for the complete<br \/>\nposition notice.<\/p>\n<p>To propose a candidate for this program, please submit a letter of<br \/>\nrecommendation to Dr. Cheryl T. Sparks, President, Howard County Junior<br \/>\nCollege District, 1001 Birdwell Lane, Big Spring, TX 79720. The letter<br \/>\nshould summarize the candidate&#8217;s qualifications for the position.<br \/>\nPlease include a curriculum vitae and names of individuals who may be<br \/>\nwilling to comment upon the candidate&#8217;s fitness for the position.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your assistance in this matter.<\/p>\n<p>Education\u2026For Learning, For Earning, For Life<\/p>\n<p>Cheryl T. Sparks, Ed.D.<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\nEmail: csparks@howardcollege.edu<br \/>\nPhone: 432-462-5030<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><strong>POSITION NOTICE<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> SWCID CAMPUS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>POSITION: PROVOST #11-308<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AS WELL AS ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS DISCLOSING<br \/>\nCREDENTIALS PERTAINING TO THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED. WILL BE<br \/>\nSUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.<\/p>\n<p>EXPERIENCE AND OTHER<br \/>\nQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Master\u2019s degree required. Doctorate preferred<br \/>\nwith additional hours recognized.<\/p>\n<p>10 years related experience required.<\/p>\n<p>Administrative experience including community relations, program<br \/>\ndevelopment, budgeting, and E Learning. Strong interpersonal skills and<br \/>\nunderstanding of the SWCID community. Must have the desire to explore<br \/>\nand acquire new knowledge to further the needs of the campus.<br \/>\nProficiency in American Sign Language and comprehensive understanding<br \/>\nof Deaf culture and education. Demonstrated ability to provide creative<br \/>\nleadership and a commitment to the principles of Continuous Quality<br \/>\nImprovement.<\/p>\n<p>DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES: The Provost of SWCID is responsible for the<br \/>\noperation of SWCID under the guidance of the District President. The<br \/>\nProvost of SWCID will provide leadership for the campus and supervise<br \/>\ncampus compliance with all HCJCD policies and procedures; interface<br \/>\nwith deaf education and community leaders to promote the SWCID<br \/>\ncommunity; serve as a member of the Administrative Cabinet and other<br \/>\ninternal and external councils and committees as well as the SWCID<br \/>\nFoundation. The Provost is the lead administrator on issues related to<br \/>\nSWCID and Deaf culture and education, also serving as a resource for<br \/>\ndisability questions in the district.<\/p>\n<p>SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with education and experience<\/p>\n<p>POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately<\/p>\n<p>APPLY TO:<\/p>\n<p>HOWARD COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT<br \/>\nHUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE<br \/>\n1001 BIRDWELL LANE<br \/>\nBIG SPRING, TX 79720<br \/>\n(432) 264-5100 phone<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.howardcollege.edu\" target=\"_blank\"> http:\/\/www.howardcollege.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>POSTED: February 8, 2012<\/p>\n<p>It is the intent of the Howard County Junior College District to<br \/>\nprovide equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of<br \/>\nrace, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion or<br \/>\nveteran\u2019s status or any other protected class. Contact the Personnel<br \/>\nOffice if assistance is needed during the application process.<\/p>\n<p>The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all employees<br \/>\nhired after November 6, 1986 to provide proof of identity and<br \/>\neligibility to work in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Cheryl T. Sparks, Ed.D. Letter: (PDF format)<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/download\/550\/\" target=\"_blank\"> http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/download\/550\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Job Opening List at Howard College:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.howardcollege.edu\/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=91&amp;Itemid=66\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.howardcollege.edu\/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=91&amp;Itemid=66<\/a><br \/>\nProvost Job Opening: (PDF format)<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.howardcollege.edu\/pdf\/human_resources\/11-308.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.howardcollege.edu\/pdf\/human_resources\/11-308.pdf<\/a><br \/>\nOR<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/download\/551\/\" target=\"_blank\"> http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/download\/551\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>February 8, 2012 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Provost at SWCID To the Deaf Education Community: We are seeking nominations for the Provost position at the Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf in Big Spring, Texas. 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