Melissa C. De Witt
COMPLIANCE OFFICER II
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Experienced higher education professional offering over ten years of combined career history in management and the higher education industry. Experience includes web design, graphic design, management and marketing, professional testing compliance, Texas Success Initiative data analysis, professional training, oversight in policy & procedures, and program auditing.
WORK EXPERIENCE
COMPLIANCE OFFICER II
Prairie View A&M University | Dec 2020 - Present Monitors, develops, executes, and facilitates compliance program with federal, state, and Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) regulatory and governing standards, including laws, regulations, statutes, codes, policies, procedures, rules, and directives as well as university compliance internal and external policies and procedures.
• Provides leadership and facilitates the communication, development, review, and updating of system governance documents.
• Assigns and monitors student and employee training assignments via the Vector Solutions (formerly Everfi) training software system.
• Updates the University Policy Library, the Office of University Compliance, and Title IX website as needed.
• Assists with Clery responsibilities as needed.
TSI COORDINATOR
Texas A&M University-San Antonio | Jan 2017 - Nov 2020
Ensured institutional compliance with all state regulations regarding the Texas Success Initiative (TSI). Facilitated and implemented all student programming for TSI Compliance within the Student Success Center.
• Served as the TSI Program liaison between students, faculty, staff, parents, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) regarding TSI policies.
• Monitored TSI compliance by tracking and analyzing TSI student data, providing reports, auditing student compliance status’, and running hold programs.
• Utilized the Student Success Collaborative to track TSI student activity and communication regarding student TSI Status.
• Provided campus-wide departmental training about TSI compliance, policies, and restrictions as needed.
• Assisted Registrar’s Office with the preparation of the CBM002 report.
210.464.2240 mcdewitt@pvamu.edu Prairie View, TX Melissa C. De Witt
B.A. Communications Concentration: Public Relations University of Texas at San Antonio 2007 M.Ed. Education Administration Prairie View A&M University 2016 Ph.D. Educational Leadership Prairie View A&M University 2024 (Expected)
EDUCATION
SKILLS
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Publisher
• Canva
• Adobe Pro, Creative Suite
• WordPress
• Banner
• Blackboard
• Canvas
COMMITTEES/ PROJECTS
Web Designer, University College (2012-2017) PVAMU
iREAD Coach, Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) (2012-2015) PVAMU
Web Designer, Academic Affairs Summer Programs Page (2016) PVAMU
Academic Affairs Technology Council (2016-2017) PVAMU
Banner BUG Group (2017-2020) TAMUSA
Academic Integrity Review Board (2020 - Present) PVAMU
Events Planning Committee (2022-Present) ACUPA
IT Governance Committee (2023-Present) PVAMU
WORK EXPERIENCE Cont.
TESTING COORDINATOR
Prairie View A&M University | Mar 2012 – Jan 2017
Ensured institutional compliance in regard to all national, state, and local exams in accordance with university and testing company requirements. Facilitated and implemented student programming within the Testing Center for the Academic Enhancement Division.
• Created an electronic registration system for exams which included the following: TSI Assessment, HESI A2 Nursing, CLEP, DSST, ASE Certification, Distance Learning exams, and specialized proctored exams
• Coordinated scheduling for all national exams on campus: SAT, ACT, LSAT, and MPRE.
• Collaborated with departments on campus to determine exam needs for their student populations.
• Managed all budgetary and fiscal duties, including revenue reporting and expenses for the Testing Center.
• Managed all hiring, training, and evaluations of staff within the Testing Center.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Vivace Music Academy | Jan 2010 - Mar 2012
Managed a team of four instructors and one admin. Managed new account set-up, database management, and scheduling coordination.
• Planned and executed quarterly student recitals.
• Worked with NBA, NHL, and WNBA to coordinate individual and group performances with academy students.
• Ensured the Academy was meeting the San Antonio Music Teachers Association code of ethics and compliance while following the best practices for the industry.
• Responsible for employee performance evaluations, hiring, training, and payroll.
• Increased the number of student recruits from 12 to 47 over six months using a targeted advertising campaign.
• Responsible for all financials associated with the academy, including budgetary review, purchasing, inventory, and profitability reporting.
INSURANCE ANALYST (TEAM LEAD)
GEMSA Loan Services | Dec 2006 – Sep 2009
Led team of 5-7 insurance specialists responsible for monitoring loan/lease documents to determine if current insurance policies are in compliance with lender requirements.
• Updated and maintained insurance database for General Electric (GE) Equity portfolio of 350+ loans with a total value of approximately $4,664,870.
• Worked with developers to create a custom insurance database and established a more efficient process to audit insurance renewals, payments due, reporting deficiencies, and insufficient coverages.
• Assisted with team member performance evaluations.
• Assisted with company-wide electronic newsletter.
TECHNOLOGY
REFERENCES
Dr. Cheryle Snead-Greene
Assistant Provost
Prairie View A&M University
TEL: (936) 261-3695
csgreene@pvamu.edu
Melissa Mahan
Associate Vice Provost
University of Texas at San Antonio
TEL: (210) 458-2422
melissa.mahan@utsa.edu
Karen Stewart
Program Director
Texas Southern University
TEL: (713) 313-7509
karen.stewart@tsu.edu
WORK EXPERIENCE CONT.
INSURANCE SPECIALIST
GEMSA Loan Services | Jun 2006 - Dec 2006
Responsible for monitoring windstorm insurance for commercial real estate properties and ensuring borrower compliance with loan/lease documents.
• Researched active loans to determine insurance status for wind/hail coverage.
• Worked with insurance companies and borrowers to ensure adequate coverage after windstorm requirements changed.
• Decreased the number of non-compliant borrowers from 53% to 17% in six months.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching and Instruction
• Instructor, Developmental Writing (ENGL 0100), PVAMU FA 2014
• Instructor, Jag Tracks I (UNIV 1100), TAMUSA FA 2018
• Instructor, Jag Tracks I (UNIV 1100), TAMUSA SP 2019
• Instructor, Jag Tracks II (UNIV 2100), TAMUSA FA 2019
PRESENTATIONS
• CASP – Yes! Students Can Teach Themselves in 10 Days or Less (2013)
• Lily Conference - Yes! Students Can Teach Themselves in 10 Days (2014)
• SITE – Mobilization on Campus (2015)
• HBCU FDN – Mobilization on Campus: There’s an App for That (2017)
• ACUPA – Policy Development– Roundtable Facilitator (2023)
MEMBERSHIPS
Current
• Association of College and University Policy Administrators (ACUPA)
• American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
Past
• National College Testing Association (NCTA)
• Texas Association of Collegiate Testing Personnel (TACTP)
• Texas Women in Higher Education (TWHE)