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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReports - 2024.01.18 - 40921January 18, 2024 COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD RESOLUTION #2023-3655 Parks and Recreation Commission Appointment - Lola Banks Sponsored By: Brendan Johnson, Commissioner Chair, the Board of Commissioners recommends the following Board action: to appoint Lola Banks as a citizen representative to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a partial term beginning January 18, 2024, and ending December 31, 2025 COMMITTEE TRACKING 2024-01-09 Legislative Affairs & Government Operations - Recommend to Board the appointment of Lola Banks 2024-01-18 Full Board - Appoint Lola Banks to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a Partial Term Motioned by: Commissioner Brendan Johnson Seconded by: Commissioner Ann Erickson Gault Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor (17) No: None (0) Abstain: None (0) Absent: Kristen Nelson, Michael Spisz (2) Passed ATTACHMENTS 1.Lola Banks - AppResume Parks and Recreation Commission Application Submitted on: 11/02/2023 11:47:59 AM Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence First Name Lola Last Name Banks Address Line 1: Address Line 2: City ZIP Code Primary Phone Type Email Address How long have you been a resident of Oakland County? 9 years Board/Committee/Commission Board/Committee/Commission Parks and Recreation Commission Are you applying for reappointment? No Explain why you would like to serve on this Board/Committee/Commission As a resident of Oak Park who lives in, works in, and currently raising small children in Oakland County, I am interested in on the Parks and Recreation Commission because I am deeply committed to the well-being of residents of the community and the role that parks and recreational programs play in enhancing individuals quality of life. I have witnessed firsthand the positive impact that well-maintained parks and recreational programs have on individuals and families and believe that access to well-maintained parks, green spaces and recreational activities is vital for the physical and mental health our the residents in our county. I also believe that our parks should be welcoming to people of all backgrounds and abilities, and I want to advocate for and promote policies that ensure inclusivity. As a recent graduate of the Leadership Oakland XXXIII class, I learned a great deal about the county, and I am eager to contribute in ways that will benefit the residents of my community. During the session about government, I heard about the Board of Commissioners’ approval of a new contract to expand public transportation service in the southwest area of the county with People’s Express (PEX) from Board Chair David Woodward. I was excited to hear about this initiative and learn more about the work of the Board of Commissioners as well as opportunities to get involved in the Oakland County Boards and Commissions. When I learned of an opening on the Parks and Recreation Commission, I was eager to apply. I believe that my professional experience as an educator and higher education professional provides me with a unique lens that would contribute to the board. My advocacy for access, inclusion, high-quality learning opportunities, and organizational excellence can contribute positively to the commission, especially because diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as organizational excellence, are stated values of the commission. Have you previously served on a Board/Committee/Commission? No Please detail any prior work-related or community service experience and skills that may contribute to the position you are seeking: Volunteer Experience Instructor, Michigan State University January 2023-May 2023 Duties: •Taught EAD 315: Student Leadership Training, a 3-credit course for undergraduate students focused on leadership theories, leadership skills, communication, diversity, and group dynamics •Developed online content and weekly learning modules •Utilized ADDIE systems model to develop content to meet desired learning objectives and learner needs Committee Member, Professional Development Committee, MI-ACE Women’s Network November 2020-Present Duties: •Review scholarship applications for annual conference scholarships •Work with leadership members to identify professional development content for the annual conference Preconference Programs and Case Study Co-Chair, Region IV East Annual Conference Committee, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) January 2021-October 2021 Duties: •Identify planned pre-conference presentations (SSAO, Mid-Managers, Women Symposium, etc.) •Scheduled workshops •Gathered information regarding AV, room set-up needs, limit on number of participants •Wrote confirmation/letters of understanding •On-site: checked on room set-ups, helped presenters with last minute details, collected participant name list from each workshop •Worked with the publicity chair to advertise and promote pre-conference workshops •Created a case study to be used during the competition •Created evaluation matrix and requirements to participate in the competition •Recruited judges for the competition •Recruited graduate students to compete in case study •Submit budget for review and approval to conference co-chairs Blog Coordinator, Orientation, Transition and Retention (OTR) Knowledge Community, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) November 2019-May 2021 Duties: •Draft various types of articles, blogs, and other online resources for the OTR) Knowledge Community •Utilize NASPA content management system (CMS) to curate content for blog posts •Managed a blogging calendar to ensure that posts went out on schedule •Identified and managed guest bloggers Leadership Alliance Team, Wayne County College and Career Access Network (WCCAN) March 2015-May 2017 Duties: •Worked with community leaders, K-12 administrators, and higher education leaders to connect traditionally underrepresented students in Wayne County to services, resources, and support to successfully matriculate and graduate from post- secondary institutions •Attended monthly leadership meetings and collaborated with leadership team members and staff on where educational solutions could improve the WCCAN outcomes Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, or were you dishonorably discharged from the military? Convictions or dishonorable discharge will not be an automatic bar to appointment. All circumstances will be considered. No Have you ever been named a party in one or more civil lawsuits? No Education High School Name or GED Frisco Centennial High School City/State Frisco/TX College/Technical University of Michigan City/State Ann Arbor/MI Degree(s) received Bachelors of Arts in Political Science Employment Employer Oakland Community College Address 2900 FEATHERSTONE ROAD, AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326 Position Title Associate Dean of Dual Enrollment and K-12 Partnerships Dates of Employment 1/22-Present Duties •Oversee the execution of K-12 alignment cluster of a $6.3 million grant to increase postsecondary attainment in Michigan to 60% and reduce the racial equity attainment gap by half by 2030 •Work collaboratively with college administration, faculty, and leadership from area K-12 school districts to initiate, establish and maintain partnerships and agreements •Serve as co-advisor to the Transfer Students Club and incorporate evidence-based practices for supporting the success of community college students interested in attaining 4-year degrees •Maintain a working knowledge of state and federal policies and/or legislation that affect secondary to post-secondary transitions and student success among college students •Serve as liaison to Program Directors and Head of School Oakland Community College’s (OCC) two early middle college programs and one early middle college high school •Maintain Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with K-12 partnerships and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines as applicable •Oversee new student orientation online platform and develop orientation modules for different student populations (total of 76,805 learners and over 5.4 million total content views) •Lead a matrixed cross-functional team to improve enrollment processes for dual- enrolled students References Contact #1 Contact #2 Contact #3 Applicant's Signature Ololade (Lola) Banks Lola Banks Oakland County Parks and Rec Commission Resume.pdf (83Kb.) LOLA BANKS . EXPERIENCE Associate Dean, Dual Enrollment and K-12 Partnerships Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills, MI Jan 2022 - Present •Oversee the execution of K-12 alignment cluster of a $6.3 million grant to increase postsecondary attainment in Michigan to 60% and reduce the racial equity attainment gap by half by 203 0 •Work collaboratively with college administration, faculty, and leadership from area K -12 school districts to initiate, establish and maintain partnerships and agreements •Led a matrixed cross-functional team representing over 6 divisions and departments to improve enrollment processes and service delivery; connecting project objectives to broader organizational goals •Spearhead multiple process mapping discussions with functional team members to identify bottlenecks in the dual enrollment onboarding process to streamline the onboarding process leading to a 27% reduction in onboarding steps and a more efficient workflow between departments •Manage department digital content on University intranet using Microsoft Sharepoint; work with marketing and communications team to create content for external webpages •Oversee new student orientation online platform and the development onboarding and training modules for new students (total of 76,805 learners and over 5.4 million total content views) Director/Engagement Center Manager, Neighborhood Student Success Collaborative Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 •Oversaw change management, communications plan, and process design for the launch of a mentoring/coaching program involving over 6,000 incoming learners and 200 employees within a complex organization •Served as project manager for a cross-functional team, comprised of internal stakeholders to ensure learner success by designing timely, customized outreach •Created reports and presentations for management to provide updates and obtain key decisions •Facilitated upskilling of 100+ Student Success Mentors (SSMs) through the creation of an outcomes- based training experience aimed at improving SSM performance •Orchestrated the planning, organization, and implementation of staff retreats and professional development training for 25 staff members in the department •Restructured outreach operations for the unit through the development of a data-driven outreach strategy using triangulated data that incorporated organizational strategic goals, institutional metrics and State of Michigan demographic data Director of Diversity and Inclusion University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, Detroit, MI Jul 2016 - Dec 2019 •Lead diversity and equity initiatives; identified and managed anticipated change resistance within and across the organization •Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs based on identified gaps to enhance knowledge and skills •Led a cross-functional strategic planning team focused on equity and inclusivity •Leverage a change management methodology, process, and tools to create a strategy to support adoption of the changes required by a project or initiative. •Maintained records of training activities, evaluated their effectiveness, and supported conclusions with data metrics on all organizational training program performance outcomes •Conducted needs analysis for organizational culture and effectiveness through a climate assessment and developed and implemented programs to address identified organizational challenges •Designed a research-based rubric for measuring the quality of learner experiences of participants in the academic success tutoring program •Trained 50+ faculty on topics related to diversity and inclusion to foster an inclusive environment and promote improved service delivery for learners Student Services Coordinator University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, Detroit, MI Sep 2015 - Jul 2016 •Assessed and evaluated orientation programs on an annual basis and reported outcomes to various constituents to collaborate on continuous program improvement •Implemented an efficient new learner onboarding process reducing the week from 5 days to 3 days based on learner survey feedback resulting in a 60% increase in productivity •Achieved a 50% increase in tutor applicants by redesigning the tutor hiring, training and evaluation process based on current tutor and faculty feedback via surveys and interviews •Increased process efficiency for tutor onboarding by transitioning from primarily paper-based enrollment transactions to digital processes •Incorporated student and faculty feedback to lead the conversion of policy documents, student handbook, and other processes from paper to electronic formats •Curated a bi-weekly newsletter, Cusp of the News, with college updates and information to increase cross - functional communication across the organization College Advisor University of Michigan College Advising Corps (AmeriCorps), Muskegon, MI Sep 2015 - Jul 2016 •Completed a comprehensive analysis of Muskegon High School demographics (1,069 students) to increase numbers of low-income, first generation, and students of color entering higher education •Cultivated productive working relationships with school administrators, counselors, teachers, parents, community organizations, community college and stakeholders to promote a college going culture at Muskegon High School •Executed the 4th Annual College Application Week through organizing local and community volunteers and coordinating presentations, workshops and a college application drive EDUCATION Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Doctor of Philosophy, Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education anticipated 2024 Certificate in Organizational Communication for Leadership Jan 2023-current Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Master of Arts, Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Bachelor of Arts, Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education