EDUCATION

Patricia A. Gutierrez Hartell, Ed. D.

Ed. D. Doctorate of Education, University of Texas at El Paso, Higher Education Leadership MA. Master of Accountancy Degree, New Mexico State University BBA. Bachelor of Business Administration, New Mexico State University, Finance

RESEARCH FOCUS Higher Education Curriculum Focus on curriculum used in a community college orientation program classroom where most of the students were Hispanic. Curriculum for the purpose of student orientation has become an essential tool for increasing student retention rates at institutions of higher education (Hendel, 2007; National Research Council Publications, 2009). While the objectives of curricula have been documented, not much is known about how curriculum objectives unfold in classrooms and are experienced by the students being served. Results revealed how an instructor and students interpreted, negotiated, and produced a local version of an enacted course curriculum.

HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE o Over 15 years of experience in higher education leadership and senior level administration including strategic planning,

budgeting, innovation, operations, grant and contract pre- and post- award administration, and staff management o Within a span of20 years, successfully taught classes in different physical locations and using varying formats o Skills in measuring outcomes and assessing student learning o Development of policies and procedures pertaining to various university operations o Service on university executive level committees o Development, articulation, and implementation of shared organizational values o Excellent understanding of accounting principles, fmancial analysis, and university policies and procedures o Supervisory skills necessary for analyzing, organizing and directing activities, developing and implementing new

strategies and procedures, and resolving problems o Experience in employee development and the fostering of a cooperative work environment. o Understanding, interpreting, and implementing state and federal compliance requirements for institutions of higher education

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT o NMSU Employee Council -The Employee Council investigates matters involving the policies and procedures of the

administration of the university and makes recommendations based on such investigations to the president of the university. o NMSU Building the Vision -This committee was tasked by NMSU's President with creating a strategic plan by which the

Las Cruces campus of New Mexico State University could fulfill its academic mission, vision, and core values. o NMSU Budget Committee - The University Budget Committee (UBC) is advisory to the president. The committee

participates in budget hearings and recommends general funding priorities for the consideration of the president.

EMPLOYMENT Throughout career at NMSU, responsible for all aspects of human resource management, compliance with university policies and procedures, state, and federal regulations, departmental accounting, fmancial analysis, and budgetary oversight.

Financial Operations Manager, NMSU, Physical Science Lab (PSL) Business Accounting Office Oct 2007- presently employed, Supervisor: Ms. Vicky Gallegos

o A leadership role where responsible for a staff that includes accountants, students, and other office personal. The PSL Business Accounting Office provides overall accounting services which includes a human resource liaison function, unrestricted and restricted account transaction monitoring, budgeting, internal service center accounting, auditor requests, and assistance with inventory tracking. PSL is a world-recognized provider of scientific and technical activities across the nation and around the globe.

o Business Office second-in-command, responsible for the overall management and various aspects ofPSL's financial and fiscal operations

o Liaison between PSL and NMSU's central administrative offices o Participation on several NMSU executive level committees with policy creation responsibilities o Administration of unrestricted and restricted funds o Oversight of pre-award and post-award functions

o Resolution of questions related to contractual terms and conditions o Lead in the preparation ofPSL's annual leave accrual rate o Compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (F ARS) o Annual Preparation of Internal Service Center (ISC) Rates o Fiscal Direction and Policy Guidance to ISC Management o Annual ISC Operating Budget Preparation and Submission (Exhibit 18A) o Participation in development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, objectives, and planning to achieve

established goals o Member of Employee Council, Budget Committee, and Building the Vision University Planning and Policy Making

Cornroittees o PSL ISC lead for AIM (Work Order Software System) implementation project

Business Manager, NMSU, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Jan 2006- Sept 2007

o In this supervisory position, responsible for overseeing the business operations ofNMSU's central computing and telecornrounication functions.

o Researched and provided the language for NMSU's policy regarding mobile communication device use for business purposes

o Gained understanding of the complex requirements of software licensing o Supervised the student employment functions at the various campus computer labs o Worked with student government leadership to budget for student technology needs o Prepared telephone and information technology rate calculations o Worked with ICT department heads to gain an understanding offmancial needs and prepared and submitted annual

budgets o Allocated operating budgets and reviewed and approved emergency budget needs o Tracked and monitored capital project expenditures o Reviewed and edited capital project proposals and negotiation documents

Senior Contract Administrator, NMSU College of Agriculture and Home Economics July 2002- Jan 2006

o Provided leadership and supervision of a pre-award research center staff. Responsible for all aspects of administration related to the submission of grant proposals and the receipt of subsequent grant funding at the College of Agriculture and Home Economics.

o Office was successful at helping faculty meet the various nuances of deadline driven proposal submissions o Reviewed budgets to ensure preparation in compliance with federal cost accounting standards and NMSU policies

and procedures o Successfully developed and provided grant funding compliance training workshops for staff and faculty who worked

on main campus as well as in extension offices throughout the state o Application of federal compliance requirements as provided by the Office of Management and Budget Circulars, A-

21, A-110, and A-133 in relation to the administration ofNMSU research grants and contracts o Negotiation of grant and contract award documentation legal terms and conditions o Instructor for Principal Investigator (PI) grant and contract certification training o Assistance with preparation of reference manual used for PI training o Passed National Contract Research Administrators' exam

Assistant Director, NMSU Accounting and Financial Reporting (AFR) July 2000 - June 2002

o In this leadership position, supervised several professional accountants and classified employees o Assisted with the preparation ofNMSU's financial statements o Lead in preparation ofNMSU's facilities and administration rate o Oversaw the monitoring of unrestricted account budgets in accordance with NMSU policy and federal guidelines o Approved journal entries, internal departmental vouchers, budget transfers, and all other accounting transactions

related to unrestricted accounts

Accountant, NMSU Current Funds Accounting (CFA), (Now Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA)) February 1999- June 2000

o Monitored restricted account budgets in accordance with NMSU policy and federal guidelines o Ensured compliance with federal government cost accounting standards. o Approval of accounting transactions in accordance with Federal OMB Circulars

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY My philosophy is based on the principle of discovery where student transactions with curriculum result in the learning of relevant knowledge. My objectives are to engage students in the learning process, to foster critical thinking skills, and to facilitate the acquisition of lifelong learning skills.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE University of Phoenix, April 2013-AC 290 I Principles of Accounting I

Dona Ana Community College, August 1997- December 2002 o Business Office Technologies Financial Accounting 120 o Business Office Technologies Financial Accounting 121 o Not-For-Profit Accounting 242

NMSU College of Ag and Home Economics, Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism and Management Dept., Spring 2002 o HRTM 302 -Hospitality Financial Systems II

Accounting Instructor I Grad Assistant, NMSU Accounting Dept., August 1994- May 1997 o Principals of Accounting 201 o Principals of Accounting 202

AWARDS o Arthur Anderson & Company, LLP Fellowship o American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship o Federation ofSchools of Accountancy "1997 Student Achievement Award" o Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society Membership o Contract Research Administration Certification (CRA)

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMEBERSHJP o NCURA-National Council of University Research Administrators o NACUBO-National Association of College and University Business Officers

HOBBIES o Fitness o Reading o Words with Friends o Hiking