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Curriculum VitaeG. WYNN BERRYgary.berry@505 2nd Street NECharlottesville, VA 22902(202) 390-7696 (cell, work, home)PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:Matrix leader able to get people not working for me to complete the tasks needed for a functional project. 40+ projects successfully delivered.EDUCATIONDoctorate of Philosophy, Educational Leadership (e-Learning concentration)Touro University International, branch campus of Touro College, New York, NY 10010Master of Science, National Resource StrategyIndustrial College of the Armed Forces, Ft. McNair, DC 20319Master of Public AdministrationBall State University, Muncie, IN 47305Bachelor of Arts, HistoryUniversity of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73069EXPERIENCE:January 2008 – Present Dean, New Programs and AccreditationAmerican Public University System, 111 West Congress Street, Charles Town, WV 25414 DUTIES: Led a cross-organization effort to develop and field curriculums for 42 new degree programs since 2007 at the associates, bachelor’s and master’s levels.Manage the five phase master project plans for the university system to offer new programs. Coordinate the final submissions through the executive team and the Board of Trustees for submission to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of North Central Association f.Managed for five years the relationship and academic issues associated with APUS partnership with Walmart in providing education opportunities online to all 1.4 million US employees, including development of new concentrations and courses as well as credit evaluation of corporate training and competency based learning.Served as the Criterion 4 Team Leader for the reaccreditation Self Study in 2010-11 with a focus on acquiring, discovering and applying knowledge.Prepare annual program profile analysis of all 50 discipline families covering 97 degrees for the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: HLC approved all 42 degrees. Successfully reviewed 61 Walmart positions, with 1.2 million incumbents, for credit award.APUS reaccredited for 10 years; my contribution was publicly acknowledged by the president of the university.April 2005 – February 2006 Dean of the School of Military Studies and Public SafetyAmerican Public University System, 111 West Congress Street, Charles Town, WV 25414 DUTIES: Specifically requested to head this school during the preparation for first accreditation visit of the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association for accreditation review.Supervised four departments compromising 63% of students attending APUS: National Security, Intelligence Studies and Space Studies; Military Studies and Military History; Criminal Justice and Security; and Homeland Security.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Directly contributed to initial regional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association through thorough reviews of all electronic classrooms. November 2004 – December 2007 Department Chair, National Security, Intelligence and Space Studies (dual hat during school dean position above)American Public University System, 111 West Congress Street, Charles Town, WV 25414 DUTIES: Led 61 faculty members, offering 118 courses, using the latest in online classroom technology in support of the following academic programs: Intelligence Studies, National Security Studies, and Space Studies. Gained program approvals from accreditation authorityAlso served as the Criterion 3 Team Leader for the Self Study with a focus on student learning and teaching effectiveness.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Directly contributed to initial regional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Over 100% increase in student enrollments in both 2006 and 2007.Revised and fielded new intelligence studies curriculums at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.Doubled the size of the faculty to meet student demand.May 2002 – November 2004 Department Chair, Government and International Relations American Public University System, 111 West Congress Street, Charles Town, WV 25414 DUTIES: Led 38 faculty members, offering 224 courses in support of the following academic programs Public Administration, National Security Studies, Political Science; International Peace and Conflict Resolution; and International Relations to include four regional studies degrees. Ensured programs and faculty prepared for national reaccreditation visit of the Distance Education and Training Council.Led Criterion 3 (Academics) Team of the Self-Study for the initial submission for regional accreditation to the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.Gained program approvals from accreditation authority and personally taught at least 20 students in each of four semesters.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Directly contributed to national re-accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council. As a final author on the initial submission to HLC of NCA, gained initial candidacy.47% increase in faculty members directly attributable to personal efforts and follow-up with prospects. 469% increase in course offerings due to increased number of faculty and encouragement provided in my faculty updates. 241% increase in students mostly attributable to the increase in course offerings and the student updates initiative. Our national accrediting authority, the Distance Education and Training Council approved all six degree programs submitted for review.July 2000 – May 2002 Deputy Director, Manpower, Personnel and SecurityDefense Information Systems Agency, 701 South Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA 22204 Rank: Colonel (last active duty position) DUTIES: Assisted the Director in overseeing and providing an effective and talented workforce of 6,400 civilians and 2,000 military service members stationed worldwide. Delivered training, education and development, organization and manpower, personnel systems management and security. Led the directorate’s 140 civilian and 25 military personnel from all four services in meeting performance measures. Executed a $25.3 million annual directorate budget, while serving on Agency-wide budget and program committees providing oversight to $3.934 billion.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Served as the Transformation Team and spearheaded the reorganization of the Agency.Led and motivated 6 division chiefs to incorporate vision, strategic planning and elements of quality management into their organization’s activities.July 1996 – July 2000 Deputy Chair and Professor, Political Science Department, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, 408th 4th Avenue, Ft. McNair, Washington, DC 20319Rank: ColonelDUTIES: Served as the Deputy Chair of the Political Science Department at a joint professional military senior service college. Served on the Self-Study committee preparing for the regional re-accreditation visit of the Middle States Commission on Higher Learning.Also served as a Professor teaching Political Science and Elements of National Power. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Directly contributed to regional re-accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Learning. Executed 99.9% of budget and gained additional funding for innovative ideas, such as publishing the course curriculum and readings through Foreign Affairs. Fielded the first-ever on-line course and monitored its effectiveness. As the faculty co-lead for the Construction Industry Study group, intimately involved in detailed preparation and execution of four international trips to Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Hong Kong, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.August 1995 – July 1996 Personnel Operations Officer/Deputy Commander (Forward), 1st Personnel Command, Schwetzingen, Germany, and Taszar, Hungary, APO AE 09793 Rank: Lieutenant Colonel DUTIES: Trained, deployed and led 76 soldiers and civilians to Hungary to serve as the Theater Army Personnel Operations functional experts in casualty operations, personnel accounting, postal services, replacement operations, and automation support. Made monthly assistance visits to subordinate elements in Bosnia and Croatia. Integrated the geographically dispersed base support functions throughout Hungary, Croatia, and Bosnia. August 1993 – August 1995 City Manager/Community Commander, 411th Base Support Battalion, Heidelberg, Germany, APO AE 09102Rank: Lieutenant ColonelDUTIES: Commanded a Base Support Battalion consisting of four companies of 1170 soldiers, 602 appropriated fund employees, and 274 non-appropriated fund employees. Provided support to 18,000 soldiers, civilians, and family members at the 18 sub-installations in the Heidelberg Military Community in the functional areas of: Community Activities, Plans & Training, Logistics, Engineering & Housing, Law Enforcement, Chaplain support, and a Civilian Personnel Office Service Center. Provided oversight of other community support agencies: DoD Dependent Schools; Red Cross; Personnel, Finance, and Postal detachments; Medical, Dental, and Veterinary units; Commissary, Army & Air Force Exchange System; chaired the Family Advocacy Case Management Team reviewing child and spouse abuse cases and applied civilian misconduct approval authority where necessary. May 1992 – July 1993 Chief Personnel Officer/Division G1 4th Infantry Division, Ft. Carson, CO 80913 Rank: Lieutenant ColonelDUTIES: Principal staff officer for personnel support to the 16,443 commanders and soldiers assigned to the Division and Fort Carson. Supervised three commanders, 278 soldiers, and eleven civilians. Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing personnel operations in peace time and combat in the following functions: strength management, casualty operations, replacement operations, installation personnel support, separation of soldiers, reenlistment and band support. July 1990 – May 1992 Protocol OfficerOffice of the Chief of Staff of the Army, Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310 Rank: Major DUTIES: Provided direct support to the Chief of Staff, Army and the Secretary of the Army on special events, ceremonies, and conferences to include two Presidential events. Responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and executing all details pertaining to billeting, transportation, communications, security, medical support, photographers, escorts, social activities, and logistics. Responsible for all protocol and service etiquette aspects of ceremonies and special events (seating, dress, and order of precedence) ranging from 40 - 500 guests. October 1986 – July 1989 Chief Administrative Officer and Headquarters Commander, 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, Ft. Bragg, NC 28307 Rank: MajorDUTIES: Performed all functions of a Division G1/AG for what is commonly called DELTA Force, the highest priority field unit in the US Army. Supervised all personnel and administrative systems to ensure DELTA received timely and accurate support in garrison and while deployed. Established personnel and administrative policies and procedures for military and civilian personnel to include: maintenance of unit strength, assignments, casualty and survivor assistance, reenlistment, and passport processing. As Commander of the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, provided normal administrative support and other special services. TRAINING/DEVELOPMENTNational Security Programme and Seminar, Galilee College, Israel2 weeksSite Executive Content Management System, Charles Town, WV1 weekEnvironmental Orientation Course, NATO at Oberammergau, Germany1 weekArmy Installation Management, Ft. Eustis, VA3 weeksBrigade and Battalion Pre-Command Course, Ft. Leavenworth, KS 1 weekGerman Gateway (culture and language), Washington, DC 8 weeksCommand and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, KS40 weeksJumpmaster (Parachuting Leadership), Ft. Bragg, NC2 weeksSystems Automation, Ft. Harrison, IN)17 weeksAWARDSManagement by Objective incentive compensation awards for multiple years at APUSDefense Superior Service MedalLegion of MeritDefense Meritorious Service MedalArmy Meritorious Service Medal, five medalsJoint Service Commendation MedalArmy Commendation MedalArmy Achievement MedalArmy Staff Identification BadgeEagle Scout, last and hardly least…ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONUnited States Citizen, born in Hayes, KansasTop Secret clearance with SCI access revalidated September 2008PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS“Rewarding Military Students with Academic Credit for Experience: Institutional Opportunities” January 29, 2015 to the Council of College and Military Educators with Jolene Passut, Associate Vice President for Transfer Credit at APUS“If we build it, will they come? Selecting New Programs” August 9, 2012, presentation to the 28th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning. Separate academic, peer-reviewed paper prepared for the conference on the same subject as above.“Tips for Using Effective Structures, Processes, and Techniques to Enhance Your Self-Study” March 31, 2012, presentation to The Higher Learning Commission annual conference, with Jennifer Stephens-Helm, Ph.D., Jeff McCafferty, and Lynn Wright“Developing/Proposing new programs: From concept to implementation” August 6, 2010, “Higher Learning Commission Change Request: MA in Psychology” April 11, 2010, presentation to the HLC Annual Conference, Self-Study Fair, with Carol Passman, Ph.D. “Asynchronous Discussions: Best Practices” August 8, 2008, presentation to the 24rd Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning. Six practices were examined: size of the discussion groups, how the instructor implements the discussion in the classroom, whether or not it is assessed, how many discussions should occur, use of rubrics and what faculty support is provided. Separate academic, peer-reviewed paper prepared for the conference on the same subject as above.Graduate program review of the MA in Strategic Intelligence (84 pages) and the MA in National Security Studies (73 pages), with summary presentation on July 25, 2007. These were analyses of the curriculum, learning outcomes assessment, faculty credentials, student demographics, relevance of books and other course materials, benchmarks against similar programs in other institutions and future recommendations.“The impact of asynchronous discussion boards on student perceptions of course outcomes in the online classroom.” September 2007, available through ProQuest dissertations. 139 pages.“Asynchronous Discussion Boards: Student Perceptions” August 10, 2007, presentation to the 23rd Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning. Student perceptions of achieving stated course outcomes were analyzed in course content and skill based knowledge, ability to apply course content knowledge and skills, contribution to professional and educational goals, and proficiency in technology – as measured via student surveys administered upon the completion of online courses. Separate academic, peer-reviewed paper prepared for the conference on the same subject as above.Undergraduate program review of the BS in Space Studies (53 pages), with summary presentation on August 15, 2006. This was an analysis of the curriculum, learning outcomes assessment, faculty credentials, student demographics, relevance of books and other course materials, benchmarks against similar programs in other institutions and future recommendations.“Online, Conventional and Other Educational Opportunities” May 9, 2006, National Intelligence Conference and Exposition A wide variety of educational "delivery" systems continues to rapidly evolve. Interactive CD/DVD's, on-line classrooms, and non-traditional distance-learning technologies provide the opportunity to reach large numbers of trainees with minimum cost and disruption of work schedules. This session provides an operational overview of these opportunities, and includes demonstrations and discussions of the strengths and weaknesses of the available alternatives. “Open Forum on Intelligence Issues that should be covered in Academe” April 13, 2007, presentation to the Intelligence Advisory Council of the American Public University System.“Partnership Opportunities in Online Intelligence Education” May 22, 2007, presentation to the Central Intelligence Agency University.“Graduate Studies Program Review” September 22, 2006, presentation to the Intelligence Advisory Council of the American Public University System.“Intelligence Studies Transfer Credit Opportunities” June 22, 2006, presentation to Naval War College in Rhode Island.“Online Intelligence Studies Professional Development Opportunities” June 20, 2006, presentation to the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity, Quantico, VA.“Undergraduate Studies Program Review” March 10, 2006, presentation to the Intelligence Advisory Council of the American Public University System.“Educational Needs for Intelligence Analysts” October 27, 2005, presentation to National Military Intelligence Association Fall Symposium. (Proceedings classified: SECRET/NORFORN)“Intelligence Studies Opportunities at AMU” September 29, 2005, presentation at the Joint Military Intelligence College Conference hosted by the Director of National Intelligence, Boling AFB, DC.“Comparative Study of Intelligence Studies Review” September 9, 2005, presentation to the Intelligence Advisory Council of the American Public University System.“Partnership Opportunities in National Security Studies” May 23, 2005, presentation to the Megatrend University of Croatia in conference at Vienna, Austria.“Open Forum on Intelligence Studies” May 6, 2005, presentation to the Intelligence Advisory Council of the American Public University System.“Constraints of Continued Partnership” June 2, 2004, presentation to the Institute for Global Engagement at Vienna, VA.“What it means to Lead” September 9, 2003, presentation to the Aspiring Leaders Course at the Defense Information Systems Agency, Arlington VA.“What it means to Lead” July 17, 2003, presentation to the Aspiring Leaders Course at the Defense Information Systems Agency, Arlington VA.“For Military Officers: How to Manage Civilian Employees” October 17, 2002, presentation at Annual Information Systems Conference at Bailey’s Crossroads, Falls Church VA.“Military Culture for new Civilian Employees” quarterly class presented from August 2000 until March 2002 at the Defense Information Systems Agency in Arlington, VA.“Claude Monet Gallery” October, 1999 (revised 2002) published at: Over 270,000 hits. Ranked in the top 40 on seven different search engines. t was published under the pseudonym of Wynn Wagen.“Shrink DC” October, 2000 published at 2000. Proposed three ways to give the vote to DC residents without adding additional members of Congress. Allowed interactive guest postings. Since I was on active duty at the time, it was published under the pseudonym of Wynn Wagen.“Elements of National Power” Editor of online course web site, December 1999, available only on the National Defense University network through the ICAF Political Science Department: "My View" a series of 38 columns on community issuesHerald Post, Heidelberg, Germany; 1993-95"Garrison Command in Europe" Installations, Vol. II, No. 5. Arlington, VA; December 1994"A New Command Opportunity: Base Support Battalions"1775, (Journal of the AGC Regimental Association), Summer 1994 ................
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