Kimberley
Collins

Kimberley Collins has worked in higher education since 1990. Since 2002, she has served on executive leadership teams of two community colleges. She has been responsible for a variety of policy, research, budget, personnel, labor management, and communication functions. Collins led a wide range of areas, including faculty professional learning, institutional research, academic technology, curriculum and program development, online learning, academic assessment, guided pathways, enrollment management, academic budget, dual enrollment, advising, and academic support.

Kimberley received the State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor’s Award for Professional Service in 2013. She authored and served as principal investigator for 19 grants totaling approximately $8.5 million over the last 14 years. Kimberley earned a Certificate in University Teaching from Syracuse University, taught at four-year and community colleges, and served on several local boards promoting education and access.

Kimberley has a passion for diversity, equity, and belonging; professional learning; data-engaged campuses; goal-focused project management; and leveraging technology for student success goals. She led initiatives on her campus, such as a professional learning strategic plan, AAC&U’s Ensuring Students are Learning project, employee data camps, training for data champions in each division, and launching technical applications to increase student engagement and retention.