Transformative, Innovative, Collaborative Leadership for Success.
About Dr. Daniel Ibarrondo
Hello! My name is Dr. Daniel Ibarrondo. I am passionate about higher education and enjoy working with colleges and universities that also serve traditionally underrepresented, historically marginalized, and first-generation college students.
Having held executive and administrative-level positions at colleges and universities in New York, Florida, Massachusetts, and Puerto Rico, I have a proven track record of higher education leadership, developing new academic programs and initiatives, faculty hiring, mentoring, and training, and obtaining multi-million-dollar funding for academic programs and student success initiatives. This includes a proven track record of measurable results, achieving goals, creating new revenue streams, managing teams, and building relationships with faculty, the public and private sectors, corporations, businesses, and government.
Before pivoting into higher education, I spent my career in the private practice of law in litigation, corporate, family, and civil law matters. While doing this, I began teaching law, government, political science, and international relations in the evenings, and I loved it. I then moved into administrative positions and loved higher education even more. It’s been my passion and mission ever since.
Outside of work, I’m an avid researcher, writer, and creator. I spend my weekday evenings crafting novels (fiction and nonfiction), screenplays and creating music. My specific genres of interest are Puerto Rican history, colonialism, and magical realism in the Latin American stream. I enjoy the outdoors, traveling, a healthy lifestyle, and healthy foodie experiences. Interested in networking or connecting? Connect on LinkedIn or email.
Education
Pepperdine University
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Learning and Educational Technologies
Seton Hall University
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Bilingual and Bicultural Education
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) with a major in Political Science and a minor in Puerto Rican Studies
Harvard University
Institute of Education Management - Executive Leadership Certification in Higher Education Management
Professional Experiences
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Cambridge College Global
Accomplishments
Spearheaded the development of a first-in-the-nation MBA program with a core concentration in DEIB
Designed, managed, and implemented a successful college-wide pilot initiative for faculty training in DEI course reviews for bias and cultural competencies
Established faculty professional development in using the Canvas LMS and online course development and trained over 45 instructors (tenured and part-time)
Associate Dean of Online Programming, Cambridge College
Accomplishments
Successfully migrated over 400 courses to remote education, trained over 200 instructors, and trained over 1,000 students on remote teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic
Developed strategic online enrollment partnerships with the U.S. Air Force (GEM Program)
Associate Dean for Online Learning, Quincy College
Accomplishments
Generated over $4 million in new tuition revenue in one year
Quadrupled projected enrollment goals from 400 with over 1,700 online student registrations in the first-year rollout of the online programs
Implemented the use of Quality Matters, Inc. standards and trained 30 faculty in QM
Developed sustainable faculty professional development in Quality Matters, TechSmith Relay, and Canvas LMS and trained over 30 faculty members (tenured and part-time)
Advisor to the President, Caribbean University
Accomplishments
Directly obtained over $20 million in external and federal funding for the construction of a new administrative and student services building for the main campus, integrating technology in the teaching-learning process, acquisition of administrative and academic technologies, library enhancements, multimedia purchases, and creation of computer labs, development of a technology-based teaching-learning center for faculty and students, faculty and staff hiring, development of new masters and doctoral academic degrees programs increasing enrollment of historically marginalized and underrepresented students
Managed and coordinated university-wide academic and administrative teams, resulting in a successful Middle States Association (MSA) reaccreditation
Advisor to the President, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Accomplishments
Directly obtained over $18 million in federal funding from the National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Education for STEM program development, increasing research opportunities for faculty and students, ABET accreditation, engineering laboratory equipment acquisition, student scholarships, STEM student retention programs, developing undergraduate and graduate engineering academic programs, curriculum development, and financial support for the development of external campuses in the State of Florida, 2+2 bridge programs
Executive Director, Institutional Development & Sponsored Programs, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Accomplishments
Directly obtained over $14 million in U.S. Department of Education funding for various university-wide institutional STEM projects
Designed and implemented the nation’s first “Hispanics in Engineering National Conference” (2004) with over 100 leading stateside engineering colleges, national laboratories, government agencies, and corporations in attendance
Obtained total funding for the national conference from the National Science Foundation (NSF)
Increased faculty research funding by 40%
Advisor to the President, Atlantic College/Atlantic University
Accomplishments
Successfully restructured the institution from a junior college into a top-tier multimedia, graphic, and design arts college in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, generating over $10 million in new revenue streams
Directly obtained over $6 million in federal funding for the development of new undergraduate and graduate academic programs in graphics arts, design, multimedia, and technology labs
Director of Corporate, Foundations, Government Relations, Southeastern University
Accomplishment
Successfully obtained a $10 million single gift from a private corporation
Special Assistant to the Chancellor for International & External Affairs, University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez Campus
Accomplishments
Directly obtained over $10 million in government and corporate funding for national and international academic and research endeavors
Obtained a $6 million research vessel gift from NOAA for the Marine Science doctoral program
Directly obtained $2 million in federal funding for library, technology, and academic support projects
Developed research exchanges for faculty and students with universities in Sweden, Mexico, and Spain
Director, School of Professional Studies, Pratt Institute
Accomplishments
Designed new revenue streams with international study-abroad programs (still in existence)
Increased revenue and pre-college program student enrollment from 60 to 120 students
Program Director for the Summer Pre-College Program, Continuing Education Programs, and International Study Abroad Programs in Denmark, France, Italy, and Copenhagen
Associate Dean of Extension Centers, Mercy College
Accomplishment
Increased tuition revenue by increasing full-time student enrollment from 400 to over 1,500 students in 8 months
“Twenty-first-century instructors should possess an “Asset” mindset, not an industrial- age “Deficit” mindset. An asset mindset focuses on the strengths of each individual learner, while a deficit mindset focuses on any “limitations” a student may have. Every student has a manner in which they best excel. Courses should be designed from a true student-centered approach, with opportunities and methods for students to select how best to demonstrate that they mastered the course content.”
— Dr. Daniel Ibarrondo
My Mentor
Mentors play a crucial role in personal and professional development, offering guidance, support, and valuable insights from their experiences. They help mentees navigate challenges, set and achieve goals, and build confidence. Their wisdom and encouragement can significantly enhance the mentee's skills, knowledge, and career trajectory, making mentorship an indispensable element of success. Manuel del Valle, Esq., has been and continues to be my mentor, advisor, colleague, former professor, and friend. With academic credentials that include Princeton University (B.A.) Yale University School of Law (J.D.) and London School of Economics and Political Science (LL.M.), focusing on International Law. Manuel is an experienced Administrative Law Judge with a demonstrated history of working in the Alternative Dispute Resolution industry, Disability Discrimination, Civil Rights Law, Severance, and Restrictive Covenants. As a law professor, he has guided the admission into law practice for many and continues to do so and inspire.
Awards And Recognitions
Instructional Technology Council (ITC) Leadership Academy
Brooklyn Borough President Proclamation for Community Educational Services
Seton Hall University Graduate Fellowship
Fordham University Distinguished HEOP Alumni Award - 25th Anniversary
SUNY Buffalo School of Law - Dale S. Margulis Leadership Award for leadership in the law school and community service
American Bar Association Journalism Award
SUNY Buffalo School of Law - Legal Methods Achievement Award
“It is imperative that in today’s changing and pivotal landscape for higher education, faculty need to be prepared to meet and teach each and every student as they arrive in the classroom. Everyone in college can learn. Sometimes the question is not whether the student is “college ready” but whether the college is student ready.”
— Dr. Daniel Ibarrondo
Join us this year at the P20 Talks 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa, october 25-27, 2024. For the world’s only international conference for Life Skills professionals. Held bi-annually on alternating continents, P20 Talks champions 21st-century education for 21st Century Life Skills.
Life Skills, as defined by Parenting 2.0, are the “skills every human being learns.”
P20 Talks dynamic, presentations center around Life Skills used daily – Life Skills core to individuals and the communities they construct thriving. Areas of focus include Environmental, Emotional, and Financial Literacy and Personal Safety. If you are a Life Skills professional, P20 Talks is the conference for you.
P20 Talks is hosted by Ambassadors for Parenting 2.0’s educational non-profit, The Global Presence. Prior host locations include San Diego, CA USA, Dublin, Ireland, Goa India, Sydney, Australia and Salvador, Brazil.
I look forward to providing your institution of higher education with the strategic, innovative, and collaborative consulting it requires to succeed well into the 21st century!
— Dr. Daniel Ibarrondo