Sharod L. Tomlinson, Ed.D

The R.I.S.E. Network is a scholar’s empowerment network that provides Black and Latino freshman students with skill-based development, support and opportunities to enhance their overall academic career at St. John's University. •Provide strategic leadership and supervision of the R.I.S.E. Scholars Network program •Supervise one Assistant Director and share the responsibilities of supervising 50 Peer Mentors and 150 Menthes •Regularly meet with the mentors assigned to provide leadership, direction and advice •Provide creative leadership in developing, designing, and implementing social and academic programming for the R.I.S.E. Scholars Network program •Partner and strategize with other offices/departments to support the current program and launch new initiatives, resolve student and operational issues, develop plans and establish annual objectives •Develop innovative programs that speak to the needs of the population being served •Work closely with Peer Mentors to support teams and actively participate in staff meetings/trainings •Plan and implement annual events that support the mission and goals of the R.I.S.E. Scholars Network program •Annually evaluate and revise mentor program to increase its effectiveness •Develop and maintain appropriate professional relationships with the University’s community, including faculty members, administrators, staff members, and students •Coordination, compilation, and reporting of statistical data regarding all programs to measure effectiveness •Manage the day-to-day operations of area budget, make decisions regarding the direction and operation of the program •Participate in the New Student Orientation planning committee and assist with certain aspects of the orientation program

Assistant Dean of Student Development & Campus Life at the NYC location Overseeing the largest campus in the Berkeley College system. Working in partnership with the academic affairs, academic support, residence life, career services and counseling staff while managing student clubs, honor societies, new student orientation, commencement, leadership programs, system-wide community outreach initiative and athletics has been a worthwhile experience. These efforts continue to contribute greatly in enhancing the quality of student learning and development. Berkeley Cares is a Community Service initiative that I developed in 2009 at the New York City campus by providing an identity for the various community service activities undertaken by associates and students. Currently Berkeley Cares is a system wide initiative at all ten of Berkeley College’s campuses. Since 2009 Berkeley has developed a Community Service Day, Berkeley College associates and alumni volunteer 800 or more hours of community service at 35 community agencies in New York and New Jersey. Each quarter students at their specific campuses have the option to volunteer in two or more service projects. In addition I was responsible for organizing fundraising for Haiti relief, the earthquake in Japan as well as other relief efforts.

Head Women's Basketball Coach, New York The women's basketball program has seen unprecedented success since Sharod Tomlinson was first named head coach in 2009. Coach Sharod Tomlinson enters his fourth season as the women's basketball coach for Berkeley College. After an inaugural 2-18 season in 2010-2011, Coach Tomlinson led the Knights to a 15-12 record in 2011-2012, 14-10 record in 2012-2013, and back to back appearance in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association National Championship Tournament, reaching the National Championship game in 2012-2013. Tomlinson's success can be traced back to recruiting. He is a tireless recruiter and has not let up since becoming a head coach. Coach Tomlinson and his staff brought in great recruiting classes to Berkeley College making them a nationally recognized program in brief period of time. In the Summer of 2010, Coach Sharod Tomlinson led the New York City women's open team to the gold medal at the Empire State Games. The games are an Olympics-inspired competition between players from six areas of New York State. It was the New York City team's first gold medal victory since 1991. Prior to becoming Head Coach at Berkeley College Tomlinson spent a year as an assistant men's basketball coach under the direction of head coach Artie Cox at Christ the King Regional H.S in Middle Village, N.Y. helping lead the team to a perfect 27-0 season and a city championship. As part of his duties at Christ the King, coach Tomlinson was responsible for study hall, player skill development, scouting reports, and administrative duties for the Royals. Always aware of community and commitment, coach Tomlinson volunteers with the Food Bank of Harlem, Children for Children, Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross, and the American Cancer Society to name a few.

From Admission to Graduation: Perceptions of Black and Latinx Males about Student Support Programs and It's Impact on Student Engagement & Academic Achievement.