Barbara Scales Ed. D

Executive Director of Organizational Compliance & Enrichment @Motlow State Community College

Visionary Strategist and Advocate • Championed the development and implementation of strategic initiatives for diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging (DEIAB) within the organization.• Led efforts to amplify team success and fortify talent recruitment and retention endeavors.• Fostered a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration, earning the confidence of colleagues at all levels.• Ensured organizational compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards, serving as a dedicated advocate for ethical practices and harmonious workplace dynamics.Innovative Change Agent • Spearheaded transformative change initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency.• Developed and nurtured inclusive organizational cultures, fostering environments where all individuals feel valued and empowered.• Led cross-functional teams executing strategic projects, driving measurable outcomes and tangible results.• Established authentic connections with diverse stakeholders, leveraging their collective expertise to achieve organizational goals.Organizational Compliance & Investigation• Conduct thorough and impartial investigations into student complaints and employee relations matters, ensuring fair and equitable resolutions.• Create investigation plans and reports, aligned with policies, and procedures.• Execute investigations promptly, keeping all stakeholders updated on progress in accordance with legal and institutional guidelines.• Draft detailed investigation reports to facilitate efficient review and application by decision-makers.• Provide expert guidance to leadership on compliance policies and procedures, minimizing organizational risk, and promoting ethical conduct.• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, offering strategic counsel on compliance (Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, FERPA, Student Conduct/ Discrimination/Harassment/Sexual Misconduct, Employee Relations, EEO), ethics, and organizational culture matters.