Resume: Joanne Z. Bruno


	JOANNE ZAKARTHA BRUNO (201) 200-2033 (Office) (201) 200-3434 (fax) jbruno@njcu.edu EDUCATION • Rutgers University Law School, J.D. , GPA 3.6, Jan. 1987 Top 15% of Class, Commendation - Excellent Paper in Legislation • Columbia University, M.A., 1979, Sociology, GPA 4.0, Teaching Assistant • Penn State University, M.Ed., 1970, Counselor Education, GPA 3.9 • Rowan University (Glassboro State College), B.A., 1969, Major: Education, GPA 3.9, summa cum laude, Federal Traineeship Recipient in Special Education • University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work - 8 Graduate Credits 1971 • University of Reims, Reims, France - 1965, Language Certificate EMPLOYMENT 1/04- present Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, New Jersey City University. Maintained the office of vice president during search for provost/vice president. Responsibilities included coordinating new program development (master of science in finance, master of fine arts in media, bachelor of fine arts in creative writing); collaborating with deans in college of education, college of professional studies, college of arts and sciences, and graduate and continuing education office to prepare division budget, program development, program review, outcomes assessment planning, and recruiting of diverse faculty; hiring of new faculty for 04-05 academic year; strategic planning with cabinet members; coordination of academic opportunities for University Academy Charter High School; developing partnerships with local school district for deliver of program for disabled students and for high school students interested in the visual and performing arts. 7/02- 12/03 Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, New Jersey City Universe. Increased responsibilities including editor of university catalog and other academic publications (The Academic Forum, Transformations); budget coordination and preparation for division involving written justification for operating, salary and capital requests in division; coordination of decision wide outcomes assessment planning; initiating and revising academic policies (academic integrity policy, science misconduct policy, OPRA policy and procedures, university-wide ethics policy; educational technology policies, etc.); developing program articulations with community colleges for program offerings in education, business, and criminal justice at off campus sites; and former responsibilities of assistant vice president. 9/95 – 7/02 Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, Jersey City State College (JCSC). Responsible for reviewing and revising articulation agreements; reviewing documents for grant accountability; managing faculty and professional staff programs; reviewing college wide policies as it affects academic information; maintains line authority for six academic support and special grant funded projects. 8/94 - 8/95 Coordinator, Office of Specialized Services, Jersey City State College. Responsible for creating and operating office designed to provide supportive services to college students with disabilities at JCSC. Services ranged from coordination with other college support systems to development of alternate test taking, tutoring, interpretive and note taking services. 8/94 - 8/95 Coordinator, Student Services for A. Harry Moore Lab School, JCSC. Responsible for coordinating and expanding college sponsored programs at school; creative programming for faculty, student and community development; coordinating child study team meetings and new admissions processing with 18 school districts; coordinating school wide standardized testing as well as non-standard administration of PSAT and SAT; overseeing record keeping and sharing of student information; and preparing of state and county education accountability reports. Ten month contract. Spring 1995 College Instructor, Jersey City State College, Special Education Department. Course: Community Resources and Agencies Serving People with Disabilities. 9/75 - 8/94 Social Worker, A. Harry Moore Lab School, Jersey City State College. Responsible for implementing and managing social work program in school; developing and maintaining cooperative community relations; coordinating school based services between school and home; developing and maintaining successfully transition programs for disabled teenagers; and managing client case load of children with physical disabilities and their families. Merit Award recognition in 1982. Ten month contract. 9/88 - 8/95 Vice President for AHM, NJSFT-AFT, AFL-CIO, Council of NJ State College Locals, Local 1839. Responsible for chairing and conducting grievances on behalf of faculty members; maintaining general communications between union leadership, unit members and administration; actively participating on College Health and Safety Committee and Library Security and Safety sub committee; and assisting in state wide contractual negotiations. Elected and paid position. Additional AFT commitments included AFT representative on the College Health and Safety Committee, and delegate for Council of NJ State College Locals. Summers 1987 - 1995 Director, A. Harry Moore Camp, NJ School of Conservation, Stokes State Forest, New Jersey, residential summer camp program for severely disabled youth age 4-21 years. Responsible for supervising camp operations including budget, hiring and implementation of program for 100 campers and 23 staff during summer months. 1987 - 1988 College Instructor, Jersey City State College. Course: Computer as a Tool. Responsible for teaching two sections of introductory course on using Apple computers in academic research and writing. 1976 – 1986 (summers) Assistant Director, A. Harry Moore Camp. Responsible for camp recreational programming; supervising and coordinating special directors who provided waterfront, computer, arts and crafts, and music activities for the campers; and assisting in coordination of staff training and staff grievances. 9/87 - 1993 Law associate for Kathleen Policastro, Esq. Law Practice, Hackensack New Jersey. Responsible for legal research, legal writing, client consultation and client representation. Fields of practice included family law, estate planning and administration, real estate, worker's compensation, personal injury and administrative law. 9/72 - 9/75 Feature Events Assistant Director, Abraham & Straus, Woodbridge, New Jersey. Responsible for recruiting and coordinating a Board representing 20 communities in Middlesex County. Activities of the Board included fashion shows, displays and community events sponsored by A&S. 9/72 - 6/74 Social Worker, Cranbury Elementary School, Cranbury, New Jersey. Responsible for coordinating child study team process on behalf of classified elementary and secondary school children and providing social work services. 7/71 - 8/72 Social Worker, Juniata County Board of Assistance, Mifflintown, Pennsylvania. Responsible for managing a case load of 50+ families on assistance; developing and coordinating group programs for troubled teenagers; and supervising homemaker programs designed to liberate poor women from welfare roles. 9/69 - 6/71 Senior Resident, Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania. Responsible for student counseling and offer supportive services for residential college students in dormitory housing approximately 250 students. CERTIFICATES LICENSES New Jersey Bar Admission - New Jersey June 1987 Bar Admission- New York November 1992 NJ School Social Work Certificate NJ Teacher - Handicapped and Elementary Certificates NJ State Social Work License ORGANIZATIONS Current Board Memberships • Dress for Success – By Laws Committee • Jersey City Board of Education – Joint Activities Board • New Jersey Network for Women Leaders, Secretary • Liberty Savings Federal Credit Union since 1993, Investment Committee • Heightened Independence and Progress since 1989, Chair of Long Range Planning Committee • American Bar Association since 1987 (ABA) • National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) • New Jersey Bar Association • New York Bar Association • The New Jersey Project Past Board and Organization Memberships • University Academy Charter High School, founder and past president • Young Wheels Can Fly, Inc., 1982-1992, past president • United Cerebral Palsy of Hudson County, past president • Occupational Center of Hudson County, past president • Hudson County CETA, 1978-1985 • Headstart of Jersey City, Jersey City Child Development Centers • New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children • Friends of New Jersey School of Conservation (founder) • New Jersey Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities • New Jersey School Social Workers Association • Women's Rights Law Reporter., 1984-86, Managing Editor REPRESENTATIVE LIST OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS & HONORS 1968 Senior Traineeship in Special Education, Glassboro State College. Federal Award. 1969 Graduated Glassboro State College, summa cum laude. 1969 Yearbook Literary Contributor, Glassboro State College Feature article. 1971 Drug Education Project, Penn State University, Graduate student research on effectiveness of different counseling techniques in drug rehabilitation. 1972 HELP - co-editor of Community Resource Guide for Juniata County, Pennsylvania. 1974 Grace Dodge Scholarship, Teachers College, Columbia University Doctoral program. 1975 Teaching Assistantship, Columbia University, Teachers College Sociology of Education, graduate level. 1975 Field Faculty for Goddard College, Vermont. Mentored a graduate student in sociology; received honorarium. 1975 Organizer, Outdoor Rock Concert in Roosevelt Park, Middlesex County for benefit of United Cerebral Palsy of Middlesex County. 1977 Workshop Presenter, Jersey City Child Development Centers, Jersey City. Pre-service workshop focusing on support services for parents. 1981 Organizer, International Year of Disabled Persons Workshops, A. Harry Moore Lab School, four evening discussions on employment, independent living, education and sexuality. 1981 Workshop Presenter, Special Needs Conference, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Pennsylvania. 1984-86 Managing Editor, Women's Rights Law Reporter, Rutgers Law School, Newark. Shared responsibility for publishing journal biannually and received service recognition in 1987. 1986 Recipient, Young Wheels Can Fly Wheeler Award for contributions to the disabled community of Hudson County. 1986 Graduated Rutgers Law School, Newark in top 15% of class and recognized for achievement in administrative law with a commendation for best paper. 1987 Co-organizer, Tenants Against Cooperative Development demonstration, Hudson County Court House, Jersey City, NJ. 1988 Incorporation of Friends of NJ School of Conservation. Provided pro bono legal services on behalf of non-profit organization. 1988-89 Presenter, NJIT Science and Math Enrichment Summer Program for disabled teens, on legal and educational issues facing youth with disabilities. 1989 Pro bono legal representative in civil rights, employment discrimination case for disabled employee, Administrative Court, Newark, NJ. 1992 Developer of public relations material for A. Harry Moore School. School resume and brochure. 1993 Presenter, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Teaneck, preparation for NJ Bar Association Mock Trial Exercises. 1994 Co-developer of Therapy Dog Program at A. Harry Moore Laboratory School. 1994 Co-Organizer and Presenter, Transition Workshop for Faculty of A. Harry Moore Laboratory School. 1995 Participant, actor in simulated interviews as a Board Examiner for purpose of NCATE review. 1996 Presenter, Fourth Mini Conference at NJCU/JCSC of NJ Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Learning Disabilities on Legal Issues 1999 Co-chair for Middle States/CHE Review of NJCU, Self-Study (co-editor of document). 2000 Moderator of Twilight Lecture Series conducted through OASES, NJCU. 2001 Editor, University Academy Charter High School charter. 2002 Successful negotiator for two-year lease agreement with Jersey City Board of Education in which University leased space for the High School of Visual and Performing Arts ($450,000 for two year period). 2003 Collaboration with New Jersey Project resulting in acquisition and implementation of scholarly journal, Transformations, on campus References, transcripts, and writing samples available upon request.