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Jason H. Lowrey

Mankato,MN

Summary

Dedicated academic professional with valuable experience in higher education leadership. Known for driving strategic initiatives that improve academic programs and faculty development. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful results, while being adaptable to changing needs. Proven skills in strategic planning and academic assessment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, Minnesota
06.2018 - Current
  • Currently leading a study on "The Confessional Lutheran, Liberal Arts College," focusing on historical grounding, current educational trends, and preparation for future opportunities.
  • Spearheaded new degree programs in Health Communication, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Criminal Justice, and Spanish, based on local and regional market demands, resulting in increased enrollment numbers.
  • Championed a redesigned Career Development Office to support student high impact practices, and regional workforce development needs for over 700 students and alumni.
  • Facilitated successful grant applications that led to increased funding for innovative Nursing labs ($185,000), Clinical Mental Health support staff and start-up costs ($165,000), Engineering program equipment ($100,000) and Lutheran vocational training ($25,000).

Dean of Faculty

Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, Minnesota
07.2017 - 05.2018
  • Performed nearly 100 individual classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Spearheaded faculty task force on the completion of a set of Institutional Objectives that aligned with the college's Mission, Vision and Core Values
  • Facilitated a faculty team to redesign the college's General Education Core Curriculum
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.

Director of Graduate Studies

Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
07.2014 - 06.2017
  • Managed 40 adjunct faculty and program initiatives in the Master of Arts in Education program
  • Led program to continued growth in Leadership, High Performance Instruction and Transition to Teaching programs
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice ideas.

Dean of Academics

Shoreland Lutheran High School
Somers, WI
07.2010 - 06.2014
  • Led the Project Lead the Way initiative for the Shoreland Lutheran campus, increasing enrollment for the high school in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering programs.
  • Championed innovative curricular methods by providing training opportunities for faculty members in areas such as curriculum mapping and Understanding by Design.
  • Provided support for expansion of Wisconsin School Choice initiatives and International partnerships

Curriculum Specialist

Ramsey Solutions (Dave Ramsey)
08.2008 - 04.2010
  • Developed comprehensive financial literacy programs for high schools and colleges
  • Conducted professional development workshops for teachers, enhancing their pedagogical skills and knowledge in financial literacy.
  • Provided support in the first $1,000,000 year of net sales


Education

Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
05-2012

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Concordia University, Wisconsin
Mequon, WI
05-2004

Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Secondary Education, English

Martin Luther College
New Ulm, MN
05-1996

Skills

  • Academic administration
  • Collaborative decision-making
  • Culture building
  • Strategic team building
  • Data Analysis
  • Emotional Intelligence

Accomplishments

    Council of Independent Colleges Mission and Vocation Institute 2024-2025 Cohort Member

Clifton Strengths Profile

Relator/ Individualization/ Learner/ Maximizer/ Significance

Timeline

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Bethany Lutheran College
06.2018 - Current

Dean of Faculty

Bethany Lutheran College
07.2017 - 05.2018

Director of Graduate Studies

Wisconsin Lutheran College
07.2014 - 06.2017

Dean of Academics

Shoreland Lutheran High School
07.2010 - 06.2014

Curriculum Specialist

Ramsey Solutions (Dave Ramsey)
08.2008 - 04.2010

Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction

Capella University

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Secondary Education, English

Martin Luther College

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