Dr. Carrie Ford

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1000 ASU Drive, 839 Alcorn State, MS 39096

Mobile: 601.660.4328 Email: cford@alcorn.edu Office: 601. 877.4716

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EDUCATION

Ph.D. Jackson State University August 2008 Education

Cognate Area: Guidance & Counseling

Master of Science Jackson State University August 2004 Early Childhood Education

CDA Certification Tougaloo College May 1994 Child Development

Bachelor of Science Jackson State University August 2002 Childcare & Family Education

Associate in Arts Hinds Community College May 2001 Child Development & Technology

Associate in Applied Science Hinds Community College May 1984 Pre-Nursing

Online Teaching Certification Florida State College at Jacksonville November 2013

Credential Director of Child Development Mississippi Department of Human Services 2004

Licensed Staff Trainer Mississippi State Department of Health Child Care Licensure July 2009

DISSERTATION TITLE:

An Assessment of Risk Indicators among Urban Youth and Its Impact on Academic Achievement

ADMINISTRATION

2012-Present-Department Chair, Department of Human Sciences

Alcorn State, MS

Faculty

1. Establish and implement procedures within university guidelines for the

recruitment of new faculty

2. Counsel and guide faculty encouraging outstanding teaching, research and

outreach activities

3. Promote facility development

4. Enforce faculty responsibilities and rights

5. Conduct periodic appraisal for recommending reappointments, tenure, promotion

and salary adjustments

6. Fostering interpersonal and professional relations among department faculty

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Students

1. Ensure that proper curricular and career advice is available to all students

majoring and taking courses in the department

2. Monitor student/department scholarship within university procedures responding

to student grievances and grade appeals

3. Coordinate active recruitment and retention of students

Curriculum and Programs

1. Establish department mission statement, priorities, objectives which aligns with

the university and periodically review the department’s progress

2. Establish department policies in cooperation with faculty related to curriculum

content and changes, instructional standards, evaluation methods, textbooks and

course syllabi

3. Plan and present course schedules

4. Appoint faculty members to co-curricular responsibilities and recommend release

time to the dean

Budgets and Instructional Resources

1. Report to the dean for fiscal management of departmental accounts

2. Manage departmental facilities and instructional resources

3. Recommend faculty and staff salaries to the Dean of the School of AREAS within

the limits imposed by the university salary schedules

4. Prepare, present, receive, and administer the departmental budgets

5. Handle responsibility for departmental liaison with university offices dealing with

particular fiscal matters and activities

6. Plan for long-range financing for special programs and activities

7. Write and review funding proposals in cooperation with faculty. Administrate

and evaluate proposals or projects as the department’s chief administrator

8. Ensure all budgetary operations conform to institutional and governing board

guidelines and policies

External Relations

1. Convey university and policies, procedures and actions to the department

2. Represent the department in the university and with off-campus organizations

3. Present departmental policies, procedures, and actions to the students

4. Work closely with alumni

Office Management

1. Administer departmental facilities; hiring, supervising and evaluating department

staff, and establish the department office procedures

2. Administer Child Development Laboratory Center; hiring, supervising director

and evaluating department staff, and develop and maintain Mississippi

Department of Health Licensure.

Professional Development

1. Provide professional leadership and example in the department

2. Maintain and demonstrate competence in teaching, research and professional

activities

3. Provide faculty and staff with professional development opportunities

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Miscellaneous

1. Carry out other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of AREAS

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Management (Representation, coordination, planning, advocating, delegating, recruiting,

recommending, and supervising)

Innovation and Leadership (entrepreneurial work, evaluation, motivation, problem

solving, interpersonal relationships such as advising, mediating, negotiating, and

mentoring)

Structure/Organization (policies, procedures, committees)

Teaching

Research

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

2009-Present- Assistant Professor of Child Development

Alcorn State, MS

Responsibilities to teach undergraduate courses in child development and conduct research

and statistics, supervise seek external funding for the department, engage in external and

internal service activities, foster collaboration with K-12 schools; and knowledgeable of

NCATE, SACS, and chair of the NAEYC committee. Student advisement, course

development, program development, and committee work required. Supervise student

internships and independent study projects.

Courses Taught

CD 320 Child Development I

CD Child Development II

CD 320 Guidance of Young Children

CD 331 Parenting

CD 201 Human Development

CD 103 Professional and Field Experience

CD 103 Professional and Field Experience (online class)

CD 425 Principles/Practices of Teaching

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CD 425 Principles/Practices of Teaching (online class)

HS 114 Freshman Seminar

CD 302 Child Care Administration

CD 335 Public Policies in Child Care

CD 335 Public Policies in Child Care (online class)

HS 300 Marriage and Family (online class)

HS 101Personal and Social Development

HS 475Consumer Education

CD 347 Infant Development

CD367 Creative Arts

CD 280 Issues and Trends

HS 203 Survey Of Human Sciences

CD 317 Early Intervention

CD 301 Early Literacy

ST 597 OL Intro. To Academic Writing (graduate course)

2004-2008- Adult Basic Education Program Coordinator, College of Lifelong learning

Jackson, Mississippi

Responsible for administration, recruiting and teaching adult learners, who wanted to begin, continue,

complete or enhance themselves academically, personally and/or professionally. Created, coordinated,

and facilitated advertisement resources and tools for the College of Lifelong learning in the Canton,

Mississippi area. Serves on various committees such as; proposal writing, the Southern Association of

Colleges and Schools and NCATE committees. Works cooperatively with individual classroom teachers,

college professors, counselors, and community organizations to make sure all students receive an

adequate educational achievement. Organized budget and developed a strong recruitment for the

program. Giving assessments and testing via paperwork and computer.

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1990-2004- Pre-School Lead Teacher, Hinds County Project Head Start, Jackson, Mississippi

Preschool teacher for children ages 3-5 in the Hinds County Area. Implemented and prepared all age

appropriate lesson plans for preschool gifted and disadvantaged children. Encourage independent thought

and discussion through hands on activities and cooperative learning strategies. Developed a strategic plan

to involve parents in the educational process of all children.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND CONSULTANT WORK

2010-Present- Child Care Approved Staff Trainer, ICS Head Start Agency, Grenada, MS

2009-Present- Early Childhood/Child Development Consultant, AJFC Head Start, Natchez, MS

2006-2009- Presenter, New Dimensions Training institute, Jackson, MS

2005-2012 - Educational Consultant, Little Dreamers Academy I and II, Jackson, MS

2004-2008- Program Coordinator and Instructor, College of Lifelong learning, Jackson, MS

Taught basic subjects of education classes to at-risk youth and adults.

Stimulated, directed, and paced interaction with over ninety students.

Taught various computer applications and skills to students.

Encourage independent thought and discussion through hands on activities, active

research and cooperative learning strategies.

Developed and Implemented programs for at-risk youth.

2004- Present- Executive Director, EDUCATE-ALL Training Facility, LLC, Natchez, MS

Supervise and train childcare directors and teachers.

Monitor the performance of childcare workers and directors.

Train childcare workers and staff to maintain status with the State Health Department.

Teach adult education classes (GED) and CDA classes for child care facilities staff.

Delegate and communicate strategic direction of the firm

2011-Present-Family Consumer Sciences Specialist (ASU/Extension), Alcorn State University

Provide leadership for the development, implementation, evaluation and reporting of

impactful Extension programs designed to meet the needs of families in changing

environments with a focus on nontraditional and underserved audiences.

Designs program to promote strong families’ through-out the life cycle including but

not limited to parenting, grand-parenting, family relationships, work and family,

family and child development, family diversity and global perspectives.

Provide assistance to other specialists and academic departments to incorporate

family and consumer sciences subject matter into family related projects and

educational programs.

Develop and implement a family and consumer sciences program plan based on

locally identified needs which will lead to improved quality of living for individuals

and families

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Ensure that all youth and adults have an equal opportunity to participate in Extension

programs regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.

LOCAL AND NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Ford, C.B. (2002). Parental Involvement. Jackson State University Division of International Studies.

Jackson, MS.

Ford, C.B. (2004). Seminar on Parent, Family and Community Involvement. Jackson State University,

Jackson, MS.

Ford, C.B. (2005). Classroom Management Skills that Really Work, Workshop Presented at the College

of Lifelong Learning. Jackson, MS.

Ford, C.B. (2005). Effective Guidance Techniques for Infant/Toddlers and Preschool children.

Southwest Jackson Christian Community Development Center. Jackson, MS.

Ford, C.B. (2005). Time Management. College of Lifelong Learning. Yazoo, MS.

Ford, C.B. (2005). Reading Strategies for Elementary Teachers. College of Lifelong Learning.

Ford, C.B. ( 2005). Setting up Learning Centers for Elementary Teachers. College of Lifelong.

Hazlehurst School District.

Ford, C.B. ( 2006). Reading Strategies for Elementary Teachers. College of Lifelong Learning.

Jackson, MS.

Ford, C.B. (2006). Understanding the various Instructional Roles of Teachers. Little Dreamers

Academy. Jackson, MS.

Ford, C.B. (2006). Stimulating Early learning. New Dimensions Training Institute. Indianola, MS.

Ford, C.B. (2007). Leading and Managing personnel in the Childcare Center. Jackson State University.

College of Lifelong Learning. Jackson, MS.

Ford, C.B. (2008). Effective Guidance Techniques for Infant/Toddlers and Preschool children.

Southwest Jackson Christian Community Development Center. Jackson, MS.

Ford, C. B. (2009). (Facilitator) School of Agriculture, Research, Extension, and Applied Sciences.

Regional Obesity Conference. Alcorn State University. Alcorn, MS.

Ford, C. (2010). Science Skills and Knowledge in the Preschool. Institute of Community Services, Inc.

Linda Harris Training Center, Grenada, Mississippi.

Ford, C. B. (2007). (Moderator) College of Lifelong Learning “ABC of Excellent Conference” Jackson

State University. Jackson, MS.

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Ford, C. B. (2007). (Moderator) College of Lifelong Learning “Spirit of Safety Conference” Jackson

State University. Jackson, MS.

Ford, C. B. (2008). (Presenter on Career Day) Canton Educational Services Center. Canton Public School

District. Canton, MS.

Ford, C.B. (2009). (Presenter) Parent Involvement: Building Bridges to Help your Child Achieve

Academic Success. Mississippi Head Start Association, Inc., Natchez, MS.

Ford, C.B. (2010). (Presenter) Examining the effect of selected risk indicators on the academic

achievement of urban youth at-risk learners. National Association of African American Studies,

National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies,

International Association of Asian Studies (published & Monograph Series)

Ford, C.B. (2010). (Presenter) Parent Involvement: Building Bridges to Help your Child Achieve

Academic Success. Mississippi Head Start Association, Inc., Natchez, MS.

Ford, C.B. (2010). (Presenter) Classroom Arrangement: Mississippi Head Start Association, Inc.,

Natchez, MS.

Ford, C. (2010) (Presenter) Overview of A Mississippi Cohort Group: Teaching the Under-prepared

College Students. National HBCU Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Ford, C.B. (2011). (Presenter) Science and Knowledge in the Preschool. Mississippi ICS Head Start

Association, Inc. Grenada, MS.

Ford, C.F. (2012). National Presenter NAAAS Conference “Effectiveness of Fatherhood and Male

involvement Programs among Preschool-age Children”

Ford, C., Collins, D., Anderson, LaShundra (2014). Future Leaders in Food and Agricultural Sciences:

Alcorn State University’s Integrated Approach to Academic Support, and Retention Strategies. HBCU

Summit on Student Success, Atlanta, Georgia

Ford, C.F. (2015) Helping Southwest Mississippi Needy Children, AAAAS National Conference,

Presenter, Baton Rouge, LA

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Ford, C. (2003). A Study of the Effects of Parent, Family, and Community Involvement as They Relate to The Success Among Preschool Children within The Hinds County Head start program.

Ford, C. (2008). An Assessment of Risk Indicators among Urban Youth and Its Impact on

Academic Achievement. publication

Ford, C. (2000). & Big Creek Missionary Baptist Church Faith-Based Community Wellness Project (grant)

Ford, C. (2005). & College of Lifelong Learning I-CLASS Project for Childcare Professionals Ford, C. (2005). Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education Reading First Grant Ford, C. (2002). Big Creek Missionary Baptist Church Faith-Based Community Wellness Ford, C. (2009). & Alcorn State University Teacher Mentor Academy (grant) Ford, C. (2010). Examining the Effect of Selected Risk Indicators on the Academic Achievement

of Urban Youth At-Risk Learners. publication Ford, C. (2010). Overview of a Mississippi Head Start Cohort Group: Teaching the under-

prepared college student. New Orleans, LA. The Seventeenth National HBCU Faculty Development Symposium.

Ford, C. (2011). Examining the Effects of Mentoring Relationships of Children of Incarcerated

Parents. National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and

Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian

Studies. Baton Rouge, LA

National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies,

International Association of Asian Studies (published & Monograph Series)

Ford, C. & Human Sciences Auxiliary Council, Inc. (2010). Evaluation of Environmental Interventions on Childhood Obesity of preschoolers in Low Income Communities in Southwest Mississippi. Ford, C. (2010-2013). Strengthening Beyond their Imagination. Administration with Children and Families (unfunded) Ford, C., Domatob, J., Addae, D., Collins, D. (2011-2012). Enhancing Existing Human Sciences curriculum and increasing student’s experiential learning in rural poverty and area development. (unfunded) Ford, C. & Human Sciences Auxiliary Council, Inc. (2010). Mentoring Children of Prisoners Statewide Projects. (unfunded)

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Ford, C. (2012). (Presenter) Effectiveness of Fatherhood and Male Involvement Programs

among Preschool-age Children. National Association of African American Studies, National

Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies,

International Association of Asian Studies. Baton Rouge, LA

Ford, C. (2013). (Presenter) Using Technology to Better Serve Universities, Farmers, Youth, and

Communities. 71st Professional Agricultural Workers Conference. Tuskegee University

Ford, C. (2013). (Presenter) Perceptions of Educational Experiences by At-Risk African-

American Students in an Mississippi Head Start Cohort Group. National Association of African

American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native

American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies. Baton Rouge, LA

Ford, C. (2014). (Presenter) An Assessment of Risk Factors on Children’s Academic Achievement.

National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies,

National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies.

International Research Forum. Mississippi College Clinton, MS (published & Monograph Series)

Ford, C. (2014). (Presenter) Common Core: Preparing Parents, Educators and Communities on Common

Core Standards. Early Childhood Education Conference. Hinds Community College, Utica, MS

Ford, C. (2014). (Presenter) Helping Southwest Mississippi Needy Children by providing Nutrition

educational programs, Agriculture Field Day, Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS

Ford, C. (2015). AJFC GOVERANCE BODIES & MANAGEMENT STAFF TRAINING, Natchez, MS

Gilmer, C., Ford, C., (2015). Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with

Disabilities-Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services.

SCHOLARSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Conducted Extensive Study on Examining the Effect of Selected Risk Indicators on the

Academic Achievement of Urban Youth At-Risk Learners (presented at national conference

and later published)

Conducted Extensive Study on Examining the Effects of Mentoring Relationships of

Children of Incarcerated Parents” (presented at national conference)

Peer Grant Reviewer for the Head Start and/or Early Head Start Expansion Reviews

Washington, DC

(author) Children’s Book in progress (December 2016)

Member of Leadership Mississippi Class 2011

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Peer Reviewer for NAEYC 2012-Present

LEAD21 LEADERSHIP FOR THE 21ST CENTURY PARTICIPANT GRADUATE 2016

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

2015 AJFC Head Start Agency Board of Directors, Early Childhood/Child Development Consultant

2004-2008 Associate Counselor for Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education

2003-Present Gamma Phi Delta (GPD) Professional Organization for Business Women

2011-Present Peer Reviewer for Early Childhood Education (NAEYC)

2010-Present Staff Development Trainer, Mississippi Department of Health

2008-Present Member, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

2009-Present Member, Alpha Epsilon Lambda, Academic Excellence & Leadership Honor Society of

Professional and Graduate students

2005-Present Zeta Phi Beta, Incorporated, Tau Epsilon Chapter

2008-Present Reviewer for CDA Candidates

2008-2011 Alumni Member of Jackson State University

2011-Present Alumni Member of Leadership Mississippi

2005- 2008 Member, Teacher Education (NCATE) Diversity subcommittee (JSU)

2009-Present Reviewer for the Office of Head Start’s Expansion Grant Review

2000-Present Member, National Parent Association

2014-2015 Alcorn State University, HEARING COMMITTEE MEMBER

2014-215 Alcorn State University, STANDING UNIVERSITY GRIEVANCE PANEL

2015 Alcorn State University, Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society Committee Member

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

2001-2010 Youth Advisor, Big Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Jackson, MS.

2000-Present Licensed Missionary, Big Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Jackson, MS.

2004-2008 PTAC President, South West Christian Community Development Center, Jackson, MS.

2004-2008 Mayor’s Advisory Board member, Canton, MS.

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2009-Present Volunteer, South Hills Library, Jackson, MS.

2004-2008 Volunteer, Friends of Children Head Start Program, Canton, MS.

2004-2008 Dropout Prevention Plan Committee Member, Canton, MS.

2009-Present PTAC Advisor, South West Christian Community Development Center, Jackson, MS.

2009 Keynote Speaker, Women of Destiny Conference, Rehoboth Christian Worship Center,

2006-Present Parent Volunteer, Wilkins Elementary School, Jackson, MS.

2000-Present Parent Volunteer SWJCCDC

2010 Keynote Speaker, Raymond High School Band Booster Club

2011 Keynote Speaker, International Perfecting Church Ministries, Jackson, Mississippi

2011-Present Early Childhood and Child Development Consultant, AJFC Head Start Agency

2010 Keynote Speaker, Daughters of Zoin Missionary Baptist Church, Natchez, MS

2011 Keynote Speaker, Windy Hill Baptist Church, Natchez, MS

2011 Keynote Speaker, Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Natchez, MS

2014 AJFC Community Action Early Head Start Fatherhood Initiative, Natchez, MS

2015 AJFC Community Action Early Head Start Fatherhood Initiative, Natchez, MS

2015 AJFC Community Action Agency, Head Start Future Scholars Pageant, MC, Natchez, MS

2015 AJFC Community Action Agency, Early Literacy Judge, Natchez, MS

HONORS AND AWARDS:

Volunteer of the year, South Hills Library, Jackson, MS.

Volunteer of the year, South West Jackson Christian Community Development Child Development

Center (2)

Parent of the year South West Jackson Christian Community Development Center

Who’s Who among Students in American Universities & Colleges

Dean’s list Hinds Community College

MEC Leadership Mississippi program participant “class of 2011”

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Alcorn State University (CDF) Support Award

Natchez Community Hospital and Natchez Regional Medical Center, Caring Women, Mentor

Nominee

FEATURED IN MEDIA, NEWS, OR PRESS:

Ford, C. Project Coordinator: Jackson Daily Newspaper, Wilkins Elementary School Students

participate in the first Annual Nickelodeon’s “Big Help Day”

Ford, C. 61st Annual Mississippi Early Childhood Association (Imagine) Conference at the

Thad Cochran Center on the campus of University of Southern Mississippi

Ford, C. Alcorn Professor presented a paper entitled “An Assessment of Risk Factors on

Children’s Academic Achievement” during the National Association of African American

Studies & Affiliates International Research Forum at Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi

Ford, C. Alcorn Professor presented a paper entitled “Overview of a Mississippi Head Start

Cohort Group: Teaching the Under-Prepared College Students 17TH National HBCU Faculty

Development Network Symposium New Orleans, LA

Ford, C. School of AREAS media unit: Helping Southwest Mississippi Needy Children by providing

Nutrition educational programs, Agriculture Field Day, Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS

Ford, C. Natchez, Mississippi Bluff City Post newspaper: Using Technology to Better Serve Universities,

Farmers, Youth, and Communities 71st Professional Agricultural Workers Conference. Tuskegee

University

Ford, C., Collins, D., Panicker, G., Anderson, L., Nigiti, V., (2014). Future Leaders in Food and

Agricultural Sciences: Alcorn State University’s Integrated Approach to Academic Support, and

Retention Strategies. HBCU Summit on Student Success, Atlanta, Georgia

Ford, C., Collins, D., Ag. Leadership Academy “George Washington Carver Tour

Washington, D.C.

Ford, C. Article on Nutrition and Dietetics, School of AREAS, Fertile Ground Magazine

Ford, C., Contributor to the Bluff City Post News Paper (2015)

Ford, C., Alcorn State University, Delegate, 125TH Anniversary Celebration, Washington, DC

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Dr. Tracy Cook, Chief of Staff, Alcorn State University

Former Superintendent, Jefferson County Public School District

Fayette, MS 39069

601.597.2884

tcook@jcpsd.net

Dr. David Addae

Alcorn State University

Director of WEB Program

Alcorn, Ms. 39096

addaed@alcorn.edu

Dr. Jessie Harness, Retired Administrator

Alcorn State University Extension Department

Alcorn, MS 39096

Office: (601) 597-7202

jnharness@aol.com

Dr. Oudia Pitman, Instructor

Alcorn State University

Alcorn, MS 39096

Office: 601.877.4710

Pittman1@alcorn.edu