Arkil Starke
Academic Operations Executive |Leadership in Compliance & Student Outcome| Driving Program Expansion, Retention & Community Partnerships| Online & Hybrid Learning Specialist| Special Project Manager
- Role
- Region Dean of Academic Affairs- Orlando, Online, & Nuc South Florida-english Divisions at Florida Technical College
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Arkil Starke
With a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Conflict Resolution, I am an accomplished Executive Education Leader with over two decades of experience in higher education, specializing in student retention, academic advising, and strategic program development. I have a proven track record in driving student academic excellence, fostering community partnerships, and utilizing data-driven strategies to enhance student persistence to graduation. Moreover, I have demonstrated the ability to lead large-scale initiatives that improve student engagement and create pathways for academic success in online, hybrid, and in-person formats. My areas of expertise are as follows: Advanced Program Design and Implementation: I excel at driving strategic initiatives that enhance institutional quality and improve student outcomes through innovative methods, including faculty development and curriculum assessment. Faculty Development: I have developed strategies to equip faculty with the necessary skills for engaging in online course delivery, supported by continuous professional development. Evaluation Metrics and Success Indicators: My focus on measurable outcomes utilizes benchmarks to assess program effectiveness by emphasizing learning analytics, curriculum development, and program management. Marketing and Differentiation Strategies: I have crafted marketing strategies that position our online offerings distinctively within the educational marketplace. Analytic Frameworks for Continuous Improvement: I use data-driven approaches to enhance program quality, student engagement, and institutional performance. During my tenure as Executive Dean for Online Learning and Innovation Operations at South University, I managed a team of 33 and a student population of over My leadership achieved a 20% growth in online program enrollment and a 5% reduction in faculty attrition, spearheading new learning platforms and leading accreditation reaffirmation efforts. Currently, as Interim Campus President, Special Project Manager, and Dean of Academic Affairs at NUC University-Florida Technical College, I lead the Inaugural Nursing Program, focusing on developing cutting-edge online and hybrid learning modalities to prepare students for dynamic healthcare environments. This program emphasizes critical thinking, patient care, and technological integration, aiming to set benchmarks in nursing education. I am seeking new opportunities to leverage my extensive expertise in academic leadership and strategic planning to advance the mission of a progressive institution.
Experience
Region Dean of Academic Affairs- Orlando, Online, & Nuc South Florida-english Divisions
Jun 2025 — Present · Orlando, FL, US
Education
Nova Southeastern University
Doctor of Education - EdD
Santa Fe College
Associate of Arts - AA
NUC University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2025 — 2025
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science - MS
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science - BS
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