M. Kody Stimpson
Dean of Innovation & Institutional Effectiveness | Merced College | Driving Data-Informed Strategies & Academic Innovation
- Role
- Dean of Innovation and Institutional Effectiveness at Merced Community College District
- Location
- Merced, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About M. Kody Stimpson
With extensive experience in dynamic leadership, I prioritize people as the core asset of…
Experience
Dean of Innovation and Institutional Effectiveness
Merced Community College District
Feb 2025 — Present · Merced, CA, US
Provides strategic leadership to foster a culture of innovation, integrating emerging technologies, data-driven decision-making, and institutional effectiveness to enhance student success. Oversees research, accreditation, grants, and strategic planning to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Collaborates across the college and with external partners to implement innovative initiatives that align with institutional goals.* Develops and scales academic programs incorporating emerging technologies like AI and immersive learning.* Oversees institutional research, accreditation, assessment, and strategic planning to support data-informed decision-making.* Directs the Offices of Grants and Institutional Effectiveness and Innovation Teams, aligning funding and research efforts with college priorities.* Partners with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to drive innovation and improve student outcomes.* Leads professional development initiatives focused on instructional innovation, institutional effectiveness, and grant development.* Supports enrollment and institutional planning through research and strategic analysis.* Ensures compliance with accreditation, assessment, and accountability standards to strengthen institutional performance and data-driven student success.
Education
Utah State University
BA in Spanish Teaching
2000 — 2004
Utah State University
Master of Science - MS
2004 — 2005
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- Leadership
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- Distance Learning
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- Curriculum Development
- Teaching
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- Online Learning
- Curriculum Design
- Windows Vista
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- Dreamweaver
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