ROSCHELLA STEPHENS
Huntersville
Summary
Strategic academic leader with extensive experience in community college education, specializing in program development and faculty leadership. Achieved high student success outcomes through effective management of multi-program operations and cross-institutional partnerships. Demonstrated commitment to aligning academic initiatives with workforce needs and educational pathways.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Simulation Educator
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte
01.2025 - Current
- Trained faculty in simulation pedagogy, improving debriefing effectiveness
- Led simulation-based instruction, enhancing teaching practices across healthcare programs
- Coordinated simulation operations and technology integration, ensuring seamless scheduling
Associate Dean, Therapy & Acute Care
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Led eight academic programs, ensuring adherence to high standards and compliance with institutional policies.
- Supervised 17 full-time and 20 adjunct faculty members annually, fostering a collaborative teaching environment.
- Tracked and analyzed licensure pass rates, achieving over 90% across department programs.
- Developed two new academic programs to enhance educational offerings.
- Managed academic appeals process, maintaining institutional standards and supporting student success.
- Initiated and/or supported Level III Articulation agreements with Edgecombe Community College, Catawba Community College, and Caldwell Community College to expand career pathways.
Program Chair, PTA Program
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Directed curriculum development, admissions processes, and accreditation compliance to enhance program quality
- Led faculty hiring and mentoring initiatives to cultivate a supportive educational environment
- Implemented strategies that improved retention rates and supported student success initiatives
Education
Education Leadership Institute -
American Physical Therapy Association
Alexandria, VA07-2020
Sports Physical Therapy Residency -
University of Delaware
Newark, DE01-2006
M.S. - Physical Therapy
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-1999
B.S. - Physical Education/Concentration Sports Medicine
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-1996
Skills
- Academic Leadership
- Faculty Supervision & Evaluation
- Program Development
- Accreditation & Compliance (CAPTE)
- Budget & Resource Management
- Student Success & Retention
- Articulation partnerships
- Curriculum Innovation
- Simulation-Based Education
Certification
Licensed Physical Therapist, NC
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- College Senate, Faculty
- College Senate Subcomittee, Educational Resources Committee, Chair
- Simulation Faculty Learning Community for Simulation, Co-Chair
- Critical Core Committee, Appointed Committee
- Central Piedmont Bookstore Committee, Appointed
Timeline
Simulation Educator
Central Piedmont Community College
01.2025 - Current
Associate Dean, Therapy & Acute Care
Central Piedmont Community College
01.2020 - 01.2025
Program Chair, PTA Program
Central Piedmont Community College
01.2013 - 01.2020
Education Leadership Institute -
American Physical Therapy Association
Sports Physical Therapy Residency -
University of Delaware
M.S. - Physical Therapy
Virginia Commonwealth University
B.S. - Physical Education/Concentration Sports Medicine
University of Virginia