Training/Workshops
- SCHEV sponsored Online Assignment Design Workshops for Faculty- Charrette (2018)
- New Student Academic Advising (2018)
- New Faculty Orientation – Randolph-Macon College (2017-2018)
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) (2017)
- Introduction to Student Assistance and Intervention for Learning Success (2015)
- Inclusive Leadership: Becoming a Successful Leader (2015)
- Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (2014)
- SAS Reporting (2013)
- Introduction to Enterprise Guide for SAS (2012)
- Blackboard Rubrics and Collaborate (2011)
- Quality Matters Rubrics and Improving Your Online Course for QM Certification (2011)
- Oracle/PeopleSoft Query (2010)
- Administrative Information Systems Accounts Payable and General Ledger (2009)
- Franklin Covey: Achieving Your Highest Priorities (2009)
- Career Track Management Seminar: Managing Emotions Under Pressure (2008)
- Oracle/PeopleSoft Query Reporting Volumes I and II (2008)
- Conducting an Assessment (1999)
- Course Technology: Using Instructional Tools (1998)
- Windows NT (1997)
- Franklin Covey: New Supervisor (1997)
Professional Conferences
- First-Year Experience (2021)
- Women in Technology – RVA (2017, 2018)
- Sullivan Foundation – Social Entrepreneurship Program – Spring Summit (2018)
- Virginia Community College Association/Black Concerns Conference (2012, 2013)
- HIGHER Ground Women’s Leadership Development Program (2010)
- Multicultural Enrichment Program: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (2010)
- Virginia Network Women’s Conference: Virginia State University (2009)
- Performance Institute Leadership Conference: Summit for Women in Government Leadership (2008)
- Course Technology Publishing Teacher’s Conference (2000)
- CISCO Network Academy Update Conference: John Tyler Community College (1999)
- Academic Advising (1998)
- Virginia Community College Association/New Horizons Conference (1997, 1998)
Professional Activities
- Randolph-Macon College
- Honors Advisor (2020-present)
- Participated in Interviews for Disability Services
- Assistant Director of Disability Services (2019)
- Director of Disability Services (2021)
- Juneteenth Program Usher (2019)
- The EDGE Boot Camp – interviewer/evaluator during mock-interview sessions to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors for employment preparation (2019-2022)
- Faculty Advisor (2018-present) – serving more than 20 students in Business, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity
- Completed Randolph-Macon certification for Mosaic: Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Together: Faculty & Staff and Prevent Sexual Violence Together – Randolph Macon (2018-present)
- New Student Registration (2018, 2020)
- Montgomery College (Maryland) – Peer Review/Assessment Report for Computer Applications degrees and certificates (2016)
- Virginia Community College System – liaison for PeopleSoft Deployment (2002)
- Capital One Educational Fair – promote Information Technology Department (2001)
- Meadowbrook High School – student advisor for career fair Provided on the spot advisement for student at career job fair for area high school (2001)
- Thomas Nelson Community College – Faculty representative for Distance Learning focus group (2001)
- SACS Reaffirmation of Accreditation – website design and development (2001)
- John Tyler Community College:
- Developed Weekend College and Information Technology Dual Enrollment courses (1997-2001)
- Co-led on the SIS/PeopleSoft HTML interface development team (2001)
- Mistress of Ceremony for Annual Award’s Night program (2001)
- Administered Continuing Education computer short courses (2001)
- Developed program review assessment report for IST specializations (2000)
- Assessed feasibility of Computer Science specialization (1999)
- Assessed Information Systems Technology Curriculum for development of course content summaries and elimination of 195s in Microcomputer Applications/Computer Software Usage certificate (1999)
- Reviewed department assessment plans (1996, 1997)
- Course Technology Publisher: Textbook reviewer (1998–2001)
- Course Technology Publishing – Reviewer of Introduction to Database text (1997)
Community Involvement
- Memberships:
- American Association of University Professors – AAUP (2019-present)
- Parent-Teacher-Student Association (2014-2019)
- Citizens’ Budget Committee for Chesterfield County School Board (2014-2018)
- Network of Enterprising Women (2012-2013)
- Ellen Shaw de Paredes Foundation Mammography Outreach Program (2012)
- Board Chair, Annual Giving Chair, Fundraiser: Chester YMCA Board (2010-2017)
- Richmond Raiders Silver Line – Captain of Dance Team (2010)
- Pink Hatters of Richmond (2009-2010)
- Leadership Southside Organization (2001-2002)
- Tech 4 Troops: Videographer (2022)
- Ally/Executive Board Member for Circles Ashland – (2018-present)
- Workforce Development Coordinator for IT4 Causes – serve as lead in solidifying contacts for interns and work-study positions with local colleges including John Tyler Community College, Reynolds Community College, and Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) (2018-present)
- Mentor for Passport to Education sponsored by Hispanic Chamber (2016)
- Judge for Lady Raiders Dance Team (2010)
- President and founding member: Interactive Line Dancing Group (2009-2017)
- Deputy Officer of Election (2020-present)
- Officer of Election (2008-2020)
- Test administrator/grader for Fifth Grade Math Hall of Fame (2001)
- Adult Computer Trainer/Curriculum Training Developer for Black Data Processing Association (1997-1998)
- Data entry of customer surveys – Virginia Fine Arts Museum (1994-1995)
Special Projects and Assignments
Hiring Committees:
- Special Assistant to the President for Diversity and Opportunity (2022)
- Information Technology Technician (2014, 2016)
- Part-time Computer Specialist (2015)
- Financial Aid assistant (2011, 2015)
- Information Technology Programmer (2011)
- Programmer Analyst (2011)
- Data Analyst (2010)
- Housekeeping Staff (2002)
- Media Technician (2001)
- Funeral Services faculty (2001)
- Performance Manufacturing Faculty (2000)
- College Webmaster (2001)
- Information Systems Technology Instructional Assistant (2000, 2001)
- Assessment, Planning, and Research Coordinator (1998, 1999)
- Part-time administrative assistant (1999)
- Information Systems Technology Faculty (1999, 2000, 2001)
- Part-time Programmer (1997)
- Network Administrator (1996)
Professional Service Memberships/Appointments:
- Randolph-Macon College
- Assessment Committee (2021-2024)
- Faculty Liaison for Women’s Lacrosse Team (2019-present)
- Assist in athletic recruitment for Women’s Basketball Team (2020-prsent)
- Co-Chair of Racial Equity and Opportunity Commission (2020-present)
- Academic Integrity Council – (2019-2021)
- Faculty Marshal – (2018-2021)
- Ombuds member (2019-present)
- Retention and Enrollment Committee (2020-present)
- Online Support Committee (2020-present)
- Computer Science Capstone Review Committee (2017-2020)
- Selection Committee: Grace Hopper Conference Academic Track (2020)
- Registration Committee (2016)
- Strategic Enrollment Management (2016)
- Classified Staff Recognition (2014-2017)
- Virginia Community College System New Horizons Committee for Classroom of the Future Sessions (2012)
- Chair: Academic Advising, Status, and Retention Committee (2009-2016)
- Sustainability Committee (2009-2010)
- Affirmative Action Committee (2008-2009)
- Virginia Community College System Student Information System Committees for Admission and Records, Student Financials, Productivity Analysis System Workload Management Testing, and Multiple Emplid Merge Process (2006-2010)
- Curriculum and Instruction (1998-2001), (2000-2002)
- Cultural Awareness Committee–co-sponsor of Diversity in the Workplace Program (1997-2001)
- Virginia Community College Association (1997-1999)
- United Way representative for academic division (1996)
- Assessment Committee (1996-1998)
- Who’s Who Among Students in American Jr. Colleges (1996, 1997)
- Faculty Association Committee (1996-2001)
- Computer Information System Advisory Committee (1993-1996)
Publications and Presentations
- Randolph-Macon College
- Co-Facilitator – Discussion on Harriet, The Movie (2019)
- General Issues in Education/Employment Impacting the Black Community – Black Studies Seminar (2019)
- General Issues Impacting the Black Community – Black Studies Seminar (2019)
- “Is Student Success Embedded in Technology?” – Faculty/Staff luncheon (2019)
- “Is Student Success Embedded in Technology?” – Capital Region Celebration of Women in Computing (2019)
- “The Last Stop – Demystified” – Virginia Network Annual Conference (2016)
- “WITSE: Bringing Information about STEM careers to disadvantaged population” – New Horizons – Virginia Community Colleges (2015)
- “Changing Lifesavers to M&Ms”- Virginia Community College Association/Black Concerns Conference (2011)
- “Using Office 2000 in the Workplace” – Administrative Assistants Conference (2000)
- “Information Technology in Education” – Hopewell Teacher In-Service (1999)
- “Information Technology in Education” – Petersburg High School students and teachers (1999)
- Information session: CISCO Networking Academy – Tech Prep consortium (1999)
- “Using the Internet” – Hercules employee lunchtime seminar in Hopewell, VA (1998)
- Tookes, L H. (2018). Look. In The Stylus – Randolph Macon College’s Journal of Creative Writing (pp. 40-41). Ashland, VA.
Honors and Awards
- Randolph Macon College
- Thomas Branch Award for Excellence in Teaching (2021)
- Honorary Member: Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta Honorary Society
- Recipient: Outstanding Leadership Award – Chester Family YMCA Board of Advisors (2016)
- Member: Virginia Network Senior Women’s Leadership Seminar (2014)
- Member: Inaugural class of Tyler LEADS (Leadership program) – John Tyler Community College (2014)
- Recipient: Dr. Charles L. Faires Dissertation of Distinction Award – Nova Southeastern University (2012)