Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law v. American Bar Association (TV1)

Filing 33

NOTICE by Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Permanent Injunction, 5 Memorandum in Support of Motion of filing of Exhibits C, D, E, and F in support of Plaintiffs Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and for Preliminary and Permanent Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit C - Report Volume 1 - Documentation for Substantive Change Committee - SACA-COC, # 2 Exhibit D - Exhibits Volume 2 to Report submitted to Substantive Change Committee (Exh 1-23) (Part 1), # 3 Exhibit D - Exhibits Volume 2 to Report to Substantive Change Committee (Exh 24) (Part 2), # 4 Exhibit D - Exhibits Volume 2 to Report to Substantive Change Committee (Exh 25-31) (Part 3), # 5 Exhibit E - Exhibits Volume 3 to Report submitted to Substantive Change Committee (Exhs 32-46) (Part 1), # 6 Exhibit E - Exhibits Volume 3 to Report submitted to Substantive Change Committee (Exhs 47-67) (Part 2), # 7 Exhibit E - Exhibits Volume 3 to Report submitted to Substantive Change Committee (Exhs 68-82) (Part 3), # 8 Exhibit F - Exhibits Volume 4 to Report submitted to Substantive Change Committee (Exhs 83-108) (Part 1), # 9 Exhibit F - Exhibits Volume 4 to Report submitted to Substantive Change Committee (Exhs 109-131) (Part 2))(Watson, Robert)

B. JAMES DAWSON, Ed.D.
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P.O. Box 2001
Harrogate, TN 37752
Office Phone [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

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EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana: Ed.D. Higher Education Administration, 1984
University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana: M.A. Guidance and Counseling, 1970
University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana: B.A. Sociology, 1967
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
August 2009-Present COO/Chancellor, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, Tennessee
The Chancellor/Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for planning, budgeting,
coordinating, supervising, and evaluating personnel and programs for all non academic areas
within the University. The Chancellor/COO shall be responsible for the efficient, equitable
and effective management of all administrative divisions including Human Resources,
Athletics, University Advancement, Operations, Finance and the DeBusk College of
Osteopathic Medicine. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible to provide management
and oversight for construction activities on campus, including both in-sourced and
outsourced.
July 2002-June 2009 President, Coker College, Hartsville, South Carolina
The President serves as the Chief Executive Officer reporting to a thirty-one member Board
of Trustees. Coker College is a private non-denominational liberal arts institution with an
enrollment of 1,200 students. The Chief Executive Officer has responsibility for the day-today operation of the College. Four Vice-Presidents and an Executive Assistant report directly
to the President. The President serves as the liaison with all external constituents.
July 1995June 2002

President, Tennessee Wesleyan College, Athens, Tennessee
The President serves as the Chief Executive Officer reporting to a twenty-eight member
Board of Trustees. Tennessee Wesleyan College is a private liberal arts institution with an
enrollment of 750 students. The College is historically affiliated with the United Methodist
Church. The Chief Executive Officer has responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the
College with major emphasis on new academic program development, budgetary
management and fund-raising. The President also serves as the liaison with both state and
federal legislative bodies.

1988-1995

Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas
Vice President for Student and Institutional Development (July 1993-August 1995)
The Vice President for Student and Institutional Development is responsible for the
administration of institutional development including oversight of Annual Fund Development,
Deferred Giving, Capital Campaign, Alumni Relations, Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar,
Residential Life, International Student Services, Counseling and Psychological Services,
Non-traditional Student Services, Testing, Drug, Alcohol and Wellness Education, Career
Counseling, Placement, Health Services, Academic Support, Disabled Student Services,
Student Government, Food Service, Student Organizations, Student Leadership
Development, and Peer Education. The Vice President reports to the President and is part of
the Central Management Team.

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Vice President for Student Affairs, Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas (1988-93)
1972-1988

University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana
Vice President for Student Development (1984-1988)
Dean for Student Development (1981-1984)
Director of Financial Aid (1972-1981)

1970-1972

Madisonville Community College, Madisonville, Kentucky
Coordinator of Student Services

1967-1970

University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana
Admissions Counselor

1966

Supervisor, Indiana Boys’ School
PUBLICATIONS AND SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
“Roll Out the Barrel,” an address to the CASE Regional Meeting, February 2005.
A President’s Perspective From the Field, an address to the National Forum for Senior
Administrators, the National Conference for Drug and Alcohol Education sponsored by U. S.
Department of Education, November 2001.
Dawson, J. et al. (1997), Be Vocal, Be Visible, Be Visionary, The Higher Education Center
Presidents Leadership Group, Newton, Mass.
“The Greek System: A President’s Perspective,” an address to the National Fraternity
Administrators Meeting, 1996.
“A Campus or a Dream?” an address to the National Interfraternity Institute, Indiana
University, 1996.
“Is Current Management Theory Applicable?” an address to the National FIPSE Training
Conference, 1993.
“A Historical Review Related to the Development of Theme Weeks in Student Personnel
Work,” presented at the tenth anniversary celebration of National Collegiate Alcohol
Awareness Week, October 1993.
“Assessing Effective Drug and Alcohol Programs,” presented at the National Training
Conference for National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, September 1991.
“If You Are Going to Make a Difference You Must Care,” an address to the Associated
Students of Kansas, September 1991.
“Establishing A National Student Organizational Network,” a presentation at the National
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Grantee Meeting, October 1991.
“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Using Computerization in the Registration and Academic
Advising Process,” a presentation to the Midwest Association of Academic Advisors, 1990.

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“Restructuring Financial Aid in the State of Kansas,” presented to the Kansas Legislative
Educational Planning Committee, October 1990.
Edited: “A Programming Manual for Alcohol Awareness Week,” published and revised
annually for 1990, 1991, and 1992.
“Public/Private Competition,” a report to the Kansas Board of Regents, November 1990.
“Developing Alternative Funding Sources--Grant Writing Methods,” a workshop presented to
Region IV-West, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, November
1989.
“People Don’t Care How Much You Know Until They Know How Much You Care,” an address
to the Kansas High School Counselors’ Association, 1988.
“The Young Bugler From Solitude,” a chapter contributed to the book, Was It Yesterday?
Indian University Press, 1978.
“The Leadership of a State Association,” an article presented to the Midwest Association of
State Presidents of Financial Aid Administrators.
“The Net Price Differential to Attend a Public or Private Institution of Higher Education in
1982”--unpublished dissertation.
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL AFFILIATIONS
Board of Directors, Hartsville Area Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors, Pee Dee Area Boy Scouts Council
Chair, Council on Ministries, Wesley United Methodist Church
Board of Directors, Hartsville Rotary Club
Vice Chair, Board of Directors, BACCHUS and GAMMA, Peer Education Network
Charter Member of The President’s Leadership Group, an organization of college and
university presidents created by the Higher Education Center of the U. S. Department of
Education to address issues associated with drug and alcohol education
Peer Evaluator for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Chair, Carolinas Virginia Athletic Conference
Chair, South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Presidents’ Council
Chair, Legacy Entrances Committee to Hartsville
RECOGNITIONS
2001 Man of the Year – Athens, Tennessee
2006 Distinguished Alumnus – University of Evansville
2007 Distinguished Alumnus – Indiana University School of Education

CONSULTATION
I have provided consulting on the following topics to institutions of higher education,
proprietary institutions, state governments, and the federal government:
The Financing of Higher Education
Financial Aid Administration

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Drug and Alcohol Education
Federal, State, and Private Grant Administration
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Fort Hays State University: Taught one graduate course in counseling each year and
supervised one student teacher per semester.
University of Evansville: Taught a Leadership course once per year.
Madisonville Community College: Taught University Foundations, a required course each
semester for entering freshmen.
Research Graduate Assistant in Sociology at Indiana University and the University of
Evansville.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS PRESIDENT OF COKER COLLEGE
Successfully completed a $23 million capital campaign
Completed a renovation project that transformed the landscape and safety of the campus
and associated buildings
Completed the construction of a new 40,000 square foot Library-Information Technology
Center
Proposed the reorganization of the Board of Trustees to increase efficiency
Realized enrollment increases allowing for annual increases in budget resources
Renovated a library facility to become an apartment-style residence facility
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS PRESIDENT OF TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE
Turned an $800,000 deficit into a budget with surpluses in two years
Established an organizational structure that is efficient and greatly reduced top-level
management positions.
Created a program to increase enrollment by 43% over a four-year period.
Renovated three major buildings on campus with private funding.
Completed a $10 million dollar capital campaign in three years with over $11 million
dollars raised.
Created a technology plan for the campus to be implemented over a three-year period-running one year ahead in implementation.
Negotiated a joint nursing program with Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Initiated a plan for apartment style housing on the campus and created a unique funding
mechanism to achieve the creation of the apartment complex.
Reorganized the Board of Trustees to become more national in scope.
Initiated a review of the general education requirements with a focus on creating flexibility
for students in all majors including professional programs.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS, FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Served as Chairperson for a statewide task force that designed a comprehensive
financial aid program for public and private institutions in the state of Kansas.
Recommendations of the task force were approved by all governing units and presented
to the legislature for appropriate action.
Served as a member of a statewide committee to address the issue of public/private
competition. Recommendations of the committee have been implemented.
Worked in conjunction with the Council of Deans to develop a comprehensive approach
to student retention.
Reorganized the Student Affairs staff to enhance services and reduce costs.

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Implemented a system of program review for each unit within the Division of Student
Affairs.
Developed a plan to increase enrollment, which yielded a growth of over 900 students in
four years. Total enrollment for fall 1988 was 5,000; fall 1991 at 5,700; fall 1993 at 5,800;
with an anticipated enrollment for fall 1995 at 6,000.
Redefined the residential life programs including food service delivery to increase
occupancy in the residence halls and reduce deficits within the unit. Residential living
units are now at full occupancy and the operation is fiscally sound.
Served as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Foundation
Committee to develop a Life Skills Program for Athletes.
Developed a student leadership program in conjunction with the College of Arts and
Sciences.
Created a consortium involving all community colleges in western Kansas to enhance the
delivery of student services and the transition from the community colleges to Fort Hays
State University.
Helped create a computerized registration process that has decentralized the functions of
registration. Registration now occurs as a part of the academic advising process.
Developed a cooperative effort with student government leadership to create a student
fee supported bond issue for the renovation of the student union, the football stadium,
and track and field facilities.
Helped create the City Commission which addresses town/gown relationships.
Created a minority student work force to help recruit under-represented populations on
campus.

ASSUMPTION OF ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AS VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Completed the CASE Summer Institute for Educational Fund Raising - Dartmouth
College.
Involved in the completion of a $20 million capital campaign.
Reorganized the administrative structure to combine responsibility for student affairs and
institutional development.
Developed a more sophisticated computer assisted donor tracking system.
Involved student organizations in an effort to enhance the annual telephone fund drive.

REFERENCES
Dr. Edward H. Hammond
President – Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Hays, Kansas 67601-4099
785-628-4231
[e-mail]
Dr. Charles Ambrose
President – Pfeiffer University
PO Box 960
48380 US HWY 52N
Misenheimer, NC 28109
[e-mail]

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Dr. Patricia G. Lincoln
Provost and Dean of the Faculty
Coker College
300 E. College Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
843-383-8012
[e-mail]
Mr. Mike LeFever
President & CEO
SCICU
PO Box 12007
Columbia, SC 29211
803-799-7122
[e-mail]
Mr. Charles L. Sullivan
Coker College Board of Trustees – Chair
Sonoco
One North Second Street
Hartsville, SC 29550
843-383-7998
[e-mail]
Ms. Karen S. Lear
Coker College Board of Trustees – Chair Elect
124 Clairborne Place
Columbia, SC 29229
803-397-7732
[e-mail]

Ms. Regina Mayfield
PO Box 1189
Athens, TX 37371-1189
423-334-9241