Chiara S.M. Hensley

 Chiara S.M. Hensley

Chiara S.M. Hensley

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Biography

Pasadena City College - Counseling

Assistant Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at Eastern Michigan University
Higher Education
Dr. Chiara
Hensley
Ann Arbor, Michigan
An Expert Generalist Specializing in Higher Education Leadership, Lead Performance, and Coaching for Personal, Professional, and Institutional Evolution, and Transformation.

Dr. Chiara Hensley, Ed.D - A dedicated, strategic educator and leader with an emphasis on conflict resolution, collaboration, consultation, social, economic and restorative justice, continuous systemic redesign and improvement, program evaluation and assessment, retention, academic success, and personalized learner-centered growth and development.

Dr. Hensley currently serves as the Assistant Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Eastern Michigan University. Her previous work includes service at Pasadena City College in the Counseling and Student Learning Services area, holding a tenured position as Assistant Professor of Counseling. During her tenure, she also served as Counseling Department Coordinator, and Campus Diversity Coordinator. Dr. Hensley received her Doctorate degree in Higher Education Leadership and Administration from Nova Southeastern University, a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Eastern Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from the University of Michigan.

Dr. Hensley is passionate about issues of economic, gender, education, and race equity and inclusion. Her service and professional work focuses on the development of women, individuals and communities of color, and the development of children and youth in the context of the advancement of civilization through unity, consultation, and the educational, spiritual, and moral development of humankind.


Experience

  • Eastern Michigan University

    University Ombuds

    The Ombuds serves as an objective, non-biased resource for students and other members of the University community regarding any complaint, grievance or appeal that may be academic or non-academic in nature. When working with the Ombuds, you will receive timely and strategic recommendations to assist with the prompt resolution of conflicts as well as information related to the interpretation of university policies and procedures.

    The role of the Ombuds is to work towards developing a fair and equitable university community. This work is achieved by ensuring adherence to university policy, confirming due process as it relates to institutional protocol, and directing resolution and prevention of both academic and nonacademic concerns. The Ombuds also serves to make appropriate data-based recommendations to university officials also serving at the executive administrative level.

  • Eastern Michigan University

    Assistant Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

    Chiara S.M. worked at Eastern Michigan University as a Assistant Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

  • Pasadena City College

    Assistant Professor

    Assistant Professor - Tenured, 2008

    Course Instruction and Development (2006-2013):
    - Personal Growth and Development
    - Career Planning and Exploration
    - Learning Strategies and College Skills Development
    - Introduction to College

    Student Affairs and Coordinator Titles:
    - Academic and Personal Counseling (2006-2013)
    - Ujima Program Coordinator (2006-2010)
    - Counseling Department Coordinator (2009-2010)
    - Campus Diversity Coordinator (2009-2010)

Education

  • University of Michigan

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

    Education

  • Nova Southeastern University

    Doctor of Education (EdD)

    Higher Education Leadership

  • Eastern Michigan University

    Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Counseling

  • Eastern Michigan University

    University Ombuds


    The Ombuds serves as an objective, non-biased resource for students and other members of the University community regarding any complaint, grievance or appeal that may be academic or non-academic in nature. When working with the Ombuds, you will receive timely and strategic recommendations to assist with the prompt resolution of conflicts as well as information related to the interpretation of university policies and procedures. The role of the Ombuds is to work towards developing a fair and equitable university community. This work is achieved by ensuring adherence to university policy, confirming due process as it relates to institutional protocol, and directing resolution and prevention of both academic and nonacademic concerns. The Ombuds also serves to make appropriate data-based recommendations to university officials also serving at the executive administrative level.

  • Eastern Michigan University

    Assistant Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs