Pareena Gupta Lawrence
Selected Professional and Community Service:
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National Leadership Service: Chair of the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), Chief Academic Officer Board – 2016-17; Co-Chair, Annapolis Dean’s Group, Program Planner, 2016-17.
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Professional Board Service-: Regional Council Member, GO Virginia Region 2, 2018-present; Advisory Board Member, School of Public and International Affairs, Virginia Tech 2017-present; Council of Independent Colleges of Virginia, Secretary, Executive Board 2018-present; Virginia Federation of Independent Colleges President Trustee, 2017-present; College Board 2014-2017; Board member, Chief Academic Officer Board, Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), 2013-2017; Board member, American Conference of Academic Deans, 2013-2017; Quad Cities Provost Council; Illinois Dean’s Council.
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Community Service: Contributor to local, regional, and national media covering higher education and/or economic development issues; Office bearer and member of several community organizations and school boards from 2000-2019; Bettendorf Boosters and Morris Area Boosters; Stevens County Fair, Morris Area High School, St. Mary’s School, University athletic and community outreach events; Community Based Collaborative Projects with community partners (Common Cup, Pomme De Terre Food Cooperative, Morris Area High School, Regional Chamber of Commerce, Regional Fitness Center, Regional Economic Development Agencies, Royal Neighbors, NAACP, Local Neighborhood Communities and High schools).
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