Monday, April 18, 2011
Ben Wilcox Kaplan University Wistleblower
Getting the government on your side when you are facing a tough fight in court is a time honored technique in American business, and Kaplan and the for profit industry is no stranger to it. The usual approach is to equate the threat to Kaplan or the for profit industry with injury to society ,(i.e. Americans are uneducated and need college degrees), then exaggerate the magnitude of the problem beyond recognition ,( i.e. If we don't educate every american we will loose control as a world power) and then claim Kaplan has the answer in online education paid for by student loans. This rhetorical strategy makes it seem as if America is hanging on by a thread to its status as world economic power . All will be lost if it is not already , unless legislation is enacted to protect this altruistic industry and provide a college degree to everyone in America at tax payer expense. The real problem ignored by the DOE is the conflict of interest between Kaplan, the for profit industry, elected officials, and the taxpayers. when the for profit industry is in trouble it has every incentive to use the political process to improve its chances of survival. Elected officials who see an opportunity to extract political contributions and other favors often are eager to help. Regulators at the DOE and accrediting bodies like the HLC are also willing participants insuring survival of the industry because their current positions and future ability to market themselves to the private sector are enhanced in this process. Elected officials and regulators know that there is a good chance the problem will get worse, but they don't care . By the time the industries problems become to visible to be ignored and the student loan debt crisis hits they will be long gone and a new generation of elected officials and regulators in place. And for this new generation the "crisis" will present additional opportunities to search for scape goats like Ben Wilcox and rescue the industry. These efforts are then used to convince tax payers who are left to pay the bill, that the government is on their side and something is being done to bring the guilty like Kaplan University to justice. The message is clear , don't be a whistleblower, if you do the FBI will come and silence you. We must put an end to FBI and political repression in this county. For too long the FBI and big business have used their power and influence to silence people who expose the crimes of big business. The for profit education industry in the United States is a highly sophisticated, diversified, activity that annually drains billions of dollars from Americas economy by unlawful conduct. The question is, should the U.S. taxpayer continue to subsidize the for profit education industry and government backed student loans when so much fraud goes unchecked by the courts? The case against me was nothing more than retaliation by Kaplan University against a whistleblower that caught them defrauding their students and the tax payers out of over a billion dollars in a student loan scam. The main lesson here is the need to be vigilant to guard against the arbitrary exercise of power by the government against whistleblowers when they threaten the economic establishment of big business. I just pray that the lord Jesus Christ will allow this to encourage Judge Patricia Seitz in Miami to use the evidence I produced to dispense justice for the US tax payers and students who have been defrauded out of hundreds of millions of dollars by Kaplan College and The Washington Post criminal enterprise. I will continue to cooperate with the OIG and Department of Justice to recover the millions stolen by Kaplan University from its students and the US tax payers. Ben Wilcox
Monday, November 16, 2009
Ben Wilcox Dallas Texas
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY OF BEN H. WILCOX J.D.
I believe that people in a democracy need liberal education regardless of their vocational or professional fields. I also recognize that occupational proficiency is essential to a satisfying life. Quality education is the primary objective of all programs, whether in university parallel curricula, developmental education, occupational education, or continuing education programs. I recognize that the young are not the only persons needing higher education, but that many adults, including senior citizens, are finding it necessary and desirable to pursue further education and training. I approach all endeavors with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism -- I am committed to excellence in everything I do.
I believe that people in a democracy need liberal education regardless of their vocational or professional fields. I also recognize that occupational proficiency is essential to a satisfying life. Quality education is the primary objective of all programs, whether in university parallel curricula, developmental education, occupational education, or continuing education programs. I recognize that the young are not the only persons needing higher education, but that many adults, including senior citizens, are finding it necessary and desirable to pursue further education and training. I approach all endeavors with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism -- I am committed to excellence in everything I do.
Ben Wilcox Jones University , Kaplan University
BEN H. WILCOX
435 Williams Street #610
River Forest Illinois 60305
Tel: 708-771-5025 Cell 469-734-0328
Email: BHWilcox@hotmail.com
EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF FACULTY TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
MRxI Educational Corporation Kushan LLC, Downers Grove, Illinois 2006-Present
www.mrxicorp.com; www.mymrxi.com
Teach paralegal, business law, and legal environment courses for client colleges graduate programs
Taught undergraduate courses in government, business law, contracts, administrative law, torts, property law, civil litigation, civil procedure, legal research, wills estates, probate, and criminal law
Implement, assess, validate, and report curriculum development and program outcomes
Develop career path training modules for paralegal, healthcare, and technical certification programs
Establish and populate advisory boards and implement ongoing program development
Provide leadership to 200 faculty and staff members nation-wide to ensure maximum performance of academic departments and technical career programs at 15 community colleges
Deliver faculty trainings via live training conferences and virtual WebEx presentations
Mentor faculty and staff in preparation for accreditation site visits, internal audits, and self studies
Organize team building activities to improve collaboration and departmental efficiency
DEAN OF LEGAL STUDIES PROGRAMS
Kaplan University, Chicago Illinois 2005-2006
Taught courses in paralegal studies, business law, government, administrative law, torts, civil litigation, legal research, will estates & probate, and criminal law
Served as senior dean and chief academic officer leading the paralegal and legal studies programs
Provided solid leadership by hiring, and managing the successful performance of the assistant dean of curriculum, assistant dean of faculty, academic department chairs, and faculty
Achieved program growth from 2500 to over 4000 students in less than one year
Successfully guided the university to (HLC) approval of new degree programs in prelaw
Implemented new text and e-book plan resulting in a savings of over $100K per semester to the university
Renegotiated Westlaw and other vendor contracts producing a $200K savings to the university
Updated and revised all 33 course curricula and worked to establish long term degree program objectives
Recruit, develop, and maintain strong faculty and promote active involvement in professional organizations
DIRECTOR OF MBA PROGRAMS
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas 2002-2005
· Taught ethics, business law, and legal environment courses in the graduate college
· Advised over 300 graduate MBA students to best meet personal professional goals
· Designed, built, and implemented courses and curriculum for both online and ground Executive MBA programs
· Prepared original curriculum based documents such as syllabi, study guides, schedules and book selections
· Utilized distance learning technologies to instruct courses
· Oversaw the selection, training, and evaluation of all Executive MBA teaching faculty
Coordinated major expansion of MBA program to branch campuses in Houston, Plano, and Fort Worth
Lead NAFTA research and graduate study trips to Mexico City and Canada
ACADEMIC CHAIRMAN, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS
Jones International University, Denver, Colorado 2000-2002
· Taught courses such as government, ethics, business law, and legal environment through an online medium
· Served as academic chairman overseeing seven bachelor of business administration (BBA) degree programs
· Mentored and advised over 250 undergraduate and graduate business students
· Designed, built, and implemented courses and curriculum for 120 hr BBA program
· Managed the development and administration of all aspects of the educational curriculum and instruction using distance learning technologies
Oversaw the selection, training, and review of 65 teaching faculty, including management of all record
PROGRAM COORDINATOR, LEGAL STUDIES
Collin County Community College, Plano, Texas 1999-2000
· Taught courses in government, business law, administrative law, torts, property law, civil litigation, legal research, wills, estates, probate, and criminal law
· Taught review courses for the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) exam, maintaining a 90% student pass rate
· Expanded the legal assistant program increasing student enrollment by 280% in three years
· Guided law and legal studies program to exemplary status ranking by the (THECB) Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for 2000-2001
· Drafted and implemented a major four year articulation agreement and inverted degree program for legal studies between Collin County Community College and Texas Woman’s University
· Represented college in local community activities and various public speaking engagements
· Served as chairman of the textbook review committee, selecting all program course materials
DEAN OF BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Western Oklahoma State College, Altus, Oklahoma 1997-1999
Full-time faculty member teaching government, business law, and paralegal courses
· Oversaw 15 business and technical departments including paralegal, nursing, physical therapy, and radiology assistant programs
· Advised and mentored students on career paths upon graduation
· Established business and industry training courses as requested by local industries
· Served as member of the North Central Association (NCA) self study team and Institutional Assessment Review Committee
DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, LEGAL STUDIES
Odessa College, Odessa, Texas 1994-1997
· Taught courses in business law, administrative law, torts, workers compensation, civil litigation, legal research, wills, estates, probate, criminal law, and government
· Instructed criminal evidence and procedures course for the Odessa College Law Enforcement Academy
· Pioneered the legal assistant program, growing total enrollments from 0 to 200 students in 24 months
· Oversaw strategic planning and assessment programs as prescribed by the Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), the National Education Plan (NEP), and the Odessa College Assessment Commit
ATTORNEY
Perry Rife, Walters & Sullivan P.C., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1991-1994
· Defended clients in both state and federal courts
· Preformed extensive research on constitutional law, negligence, insurance defense, workers compensation, contracts, and medical malpractice defense cases
· Researched and prepared pleadings, discovery materials, motions, briefs, memoranda, wills, codicils, and letters to clients
· Conducted extensive research and training on Westlaw and Lexis Nexus online computer programs
EDUCATION ____
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor 1993
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science, Political Science 1990
SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS/BOOKS ____
Corporate Ethics and Legal Environment West Publishing Co. © (2005), ISBN 0-324-32513-4
Global Business Essentials West/Thompson Publishing (2004) ISBN 032441110-3
EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ____
· (AACSB) Teaching Business Ethics Conference Denver Colorado 2005
· (CLE) Oklahoma Bar Assoc. Law Day Ethics course, Oklahoma City 2005
· Texas Mediation certification, Dispute Mediation Services, Dallas Texas 2003
· Developments in Employment Law, Pepperdine University, School of Law. 2003
· Technologies, Strategies, and Applications, U.S. Distance Learning Association. 2002
· Developing Faculty Evaluation Systems, Center for Educational Development. 2002
· Excelling as a Supervisor, Career Track Seminar. 2002
· Internet Research for Educators, Los Alamos National Laboratory. 2001
435 Williams Street #610
River Forest Illinois 60305
Tel: 708-771-5025 Cell 469-734-0328
Email: BHWilcox@hotmail.com
EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF FACULTY TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
MRxI Educational Corporation Kushan LLC, Downers Grove, Illinois 2006-Present
www.mrxicorp.com; www.mymrxi.com
Teach paralegal, business law, and legal environment courses for client colleges graduate programs
Taught undergraduate courses in government, business law, contracts, administrative law, torts, property law, civil litigation, civil procedure, legal research, wills estates, probate, and criminal law
Implement, assess, validate, and report curriculum development and program outcomes
Develop career path training modules for paralegal, healthcare, and technical certification programs
Establish and populate advisory boards and implement ongoing program development
Provide leadership to 200 faculty and staff members nation-wide to ensure maximum performance of academic departments and technical career programs at 15 community colleges
Deliver faculty trainings via live training conferences and virtual WebEx presentations
Mentor faculty and staff in preparation for accreditation site visits, internal audits, and self studies
Organize team building activities to improve collaboration and departmental efficiency
DEAN OF LEGAL STUDIES PROGRAMS
Kaplan University, Chicago Illinois 2005-2006
Taught courses in paralegal studies, business law, government, administrative law, torts, civil litigation, legal research, will estates & probate, and criminal law
Served as senior dean and chief academic officer leading the paralegal and legal studies programs
Provided solid leadership by hiring, and managing the successful performance of the assistant dean of curriculum, assistant dean of faculty, academic department chairs, and faculty
Achieved program growth from 2500 to over 4000 students in less than one year
Successfully guided the university to (HLC) approval of new degree programs in prelaw
Implemented new text and e-book plan resulting in a savings of over $100K per semester to the university
Renegotiated Westlaw and other vendor contracts producing a $200K savings to the university
Updated and revised all 33 course curricula and worked to establish long term degree program objectives
Recruit, develop, and maintain strong faculty and promote active involvement in professional organizations
DIRECTOR OF MBA PROGRAMS
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas 2002-2005
· Taught ethics, business law, and legal environment courses in the graduate college
· Advised over 300 graduate MBA students to best meet personal professional goals
· Designed, built, and implemented courses and curriculum for both online and ground Executive MBA programs
· Prepared original curriculum based documents such as syllabi, study guides, schedules and book selections
· Utilized distance learning technologies to instruct courses
· Oversaw the selection, training, and evaluation of all Executive MBA teaching faculty
Coordinated major expansion of MBA program to branch campuses in Houston, Plano, and Fort Worth
Lead NAFTA research and graduate study trips to Mexico City and Canada
ACADEMIC CHAIRMAN, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS
Jones International University, Denver, Colorado 2000-2002
· Taught courses such as government, ethics, business law, and legal environment through an online medium
· Served as academic chairman overseeing seven bachelor of business administration (BBA) degree programs
· Mentored and advised over 250 undergraduate and graduate business students
· Designed, built, and implemented courses and curriculum for 120 hr BBA program
· Managed the development and administration of all aspects of the educational curriculum and instruction using distance learning technologies
Oversaw the selection, training, and review of 65 teaching faculty, including management of all record
PROGRAM COORDINATOR, LEGAL STUDIES
Collin County Community College, Plano, Texas 1999-2000
· Taught courses in government, business law, administrative law, torts, property law, civil litigation, legal research, wills, estates, probate, and criminal law
· Taught review courses for the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) exam, maintaining a 90% student pass rate
· Expanded the legal assistant program increasing student enrollment by 280% in three years
· Guided law and legal studies program to exemplary status ranking by the (THECB) Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for 2000-2001
· Drafted and implemented a major four year articulation agreement and inverted degree program for legal studies between Collin County Community College and Texas Woman’s University
· Represented college in local community activities and various public speaking engagements
· Served as chairman of the textbook review committee, selecting all program course materials
DEAN OF BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Western Oklahoma State College, Altus, Oklahoma 1997-1999
Full-time faculty member teaching government, business law, and paralegal courses
· Oversaw 15 business and technical departments including paralegal, nursing, physical therapy, and radiology assistant programs
· Advised and mentored students on career paths upon graduation
· Established business and industry training courses as requested by local industries
· Served as member of the North Central Association (NCA) self study team and Institutional Assessment Review Committee
DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, LEGAL STUDIES
Odessa College, Odessa, Texas 1994-1997
· Taught courses in business law, administrative law, torts, workers compensation, civil litigation, legal research, wills, estates, probate, criminal law, and government
· Instructed criminal evidence and procedures course for the Odessa College Law Enforcement Academy
· Pioneered the legal assistant program, growing total enrollments from 0 to 200 students in 24 months
· Oversaw strategic planning and assessment programs as prescribed by the Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), the National Education Plan (NEP), and the Odessa College Assessment Commit
ATTORNEY
Perry Rife, Walters & Sullivan P.C., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1991-1994
· Defended clients in both state and federal courts
· Preformed extensive research on constitutional law, negligence, insurance defense, workers compensation, contracts, and medical malpractice defense cases
· Researched and prepared pleadings, discovery materials, motions, briefs, memoranda, wills, codicils, and letters to clients
· Conducted extensive research and training on Westlaw and Lexis Nexus online computer programs
EDUCATION ____
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor 1993
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science, Political Science 1990
SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS/BOOKS ____
Corporate Ethics and Legal Environment West Publishing Co. © (2005), ISBN 0-324-32513-4
Global Business Essentials West/Thompson Publishing (2004) ISBN 032441110-3
EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ____
· (AACSB) Teaching Business Ethics Conference Denver Colorado 2005
· (CLE) Oklahoma Bar Assoc. Law Day Ethics course, Oklahoma City 2005
· Texas Mediation certification, Dispute Mediation Services, Dallas Texas 2003
· Developments in Employment Law, Pepperdine University, School of Law. 2003
· Technologies, Strategies, and Applications, U.S. Distance Learning Association. 2002
· Developing Faculty Evaluation Systems, Center for Educational Development. 2002
· Excelling as a Supervisor, Career Track Seminar. 2002
· Internet Research for Educators, Los Alamos National Laboratory. 2001
Ben Wilcox MRXI Chicago Kaplan Review
BEN H. WILCOX
435 Williams Street #610
River Forest Illinois 60305
Tel: 708-771-5025 Cell 469-734-0328
Email: BHWilcox@hotmail.com
EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF FACULTY TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
MRxI Educational Corporation Kushan LLC, Downers Grove, Illinois 2006-Present
www.mrxicorp.com; www.mymrxi.com
Teach paralegal, business law, and legal environment courses for client colleges graduate programs
Taught undergraduate courses in government, business law, contracts, administrative law, torts, property law, civil litigation, civil procedure, legal research, wills estates, probate, and criminal law
Implement, assess, validate, and report curriculum development and program outcomes
Develop career path training modules for paralegal, healthcare, and technical certification programs
Establish and populate advisory boards and implement ongoing program development
Provide leadership to 200 faculty and staff members nation-wide to ensure maximum performance of academic departments and technical career programs at 15 community colleges
Deliver faculty trainings via live training conferences and virtual WebEx presentations
Mentor faculty and staff in preparation for accreditation site visits, internal audits, and self studies
Organize team building activities to improve collaboration and departmental efficiency
DEAN OF LEGAL STUDIES PROGRAMS
Kaplan University, Chicago Illinois 2005-2006
Taught courses in paralegal studies, business law, government, administrative law, torts, civil litigation, legal research, will estates & probate, and criminal law
Served as senior dean and chief academic officer leading the paralegal and legal studies programs
Provided solid leadership by hiring, and managing the successful performance of the assistant dean of curriculum, assistant dean of faculty, academic department chairs, and faculty
Achieved program growth from 2500 to over 4000 students in less than one year
Successfully guided the university to (HLC) approval of new degree programs in prelaw
Implemented new text and e-book plan resulting in a savings of over $100K per semester to the university
Renegotiated Westlaw and other vendor contracts producing a $200K savings to the university
Updated and revised all 33 course curricula and worked to establish long term degree program objectives
Recruit, develop, and maintain strong faculty and promote active involvement in professional organizations
DIRECTOR OF MBA PROGRAMS
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas 2002-2005
· Taught ethics, business law, and legal environment courses in the graduate college
· Advised over 300 graduate MBA students to best meet personal professional goals
· Designed, built, and implemented courses and curriculum for both online and ground Executive MBA programs
· Prepared original curriculum based documents such as syllabi, study guides, schedules and book selections
· Utilized distance learning technologies to instruct courses
· Oversaw the selection, training, and evaluation of all Executive MBA teaching faculty
Coordinated major expansion of MBA program to branch campuses in Houston, Plano, and Fort Worth
Lead NAFTA research and graduate study trips to Mexico City and Canada
ACADEMIC CHAIRMAN, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS
Jones International University, Denver, Colorado 2000-2002
· Taught courses such as government, ethics, business law, and legal environment through an online medium
· Served as academic chairman overseeing seven bachelor of business administration (BBA) degree programs
· Mentored and advised over 250 undergraduate and graduate business students
· Designed, built, and implemented courses and curriculum for 120 hr BBA program
· Managed the development and administration of all aspects of the educational curriculum and instruction using distance learning technologies
Oversaw the selection, training, and review of 65 teaching faculty, including management of all record
PROGRAM COORDINATOR, LEGAL STUDIES
Collin County Community College, Plano, Texas 1999-2000
· Taught courses in government, business law, administrative law, torts, property law, civil litigation, legal research, wills, estates, probate, and criminal law
· Taught review courses for the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) exam, maintaining a 90% student pass rate
· Expanded the legal assistant program increasing student enrollment by 280% in three years
· Guided law and legal studies program to exemplary status ranking by the (THECB) Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for 2000-2001
· Drafted and implemented a major four year articulation agreement and inverted degree program for legal studies between Collin County Community College and Texas Woman’s University
· Represented college in local community activities and various public speaking engagements
· Served as chairman of the textbook review committee, selecting all program course materials
DEAN OF BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Western Oklahoma State College, Altus, Oklahoma 1997-1999
Full-time faculty member teaching government, business law, and paralegal courses
· Oversaw 15 business and technical departments including paralegal, nursing, physical therapy, and radiology assistant programs
· Advised and mentored students on career paths upon graduation
· Established business and industry training courses as requested by local industries
· Served as member of the North Central Association (NCA) self study team and Institutional Assessment Review Committee
DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, LEGAL STUDIES
Odessa College, Odessa, Texas 1994-1997
· Taught courses in business law, administrative law, torts, workers compensation, civil litigation, legal research, wills, estates, probate, criminal law, and government
· Instructed criminal evidence and procedures course for the Odessa College Law Enforcement Academy
· Pioneered the legal assistant program, growing total enrollments from 0 to 200 students in 24 months
· Oversaw strategic planning and assessment programs as prescribed by the Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), the National Education Plan (NEP), and the Odessa College Assessment Commit
ATTORNEY
Perry Rife, Walters & Sullivan P.C., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1991-1994
· Defended clients in both state and federal courts
· Preformed extensive research on constitutional law, negligence, insurance defense, workers compensation, contracts, and medical malpractice defense cases
· Researched and prepared pleadings, discovery materials, motions, briefs, memoranda, wills, codicils, and letters to clients
· Conducted extensive research and training on Westlaw and Lexis Nexus online computer programs
EDUCATION ____
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor 1993
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science, Political Science 1990
SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS/BOOKS ____
Corporate Ethics and Legal Environment West Publishing Co. © (2005), ISBN 0-324-32513-4
Global Business Essentials West/Thompson Publishing (2004) ISBN 032441110-3
EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ____
· (AACSB) Teaching Business Ethics Conference Denver Colorado 2005
· (CLE) Oklahoma Bar Assoc. Law Day Ethics course, Oklahoma City 2005
· Texas Mediation certification, Dispute Mediation Services, Dallas Texas 2003
· Developments in Employment Law, Pepperdine University, School of Law. 2003
· Technologies, Strategies, and Applications, U.S. Distance Learning Association. 2002
· Developing Faculty Evaluation Systems, Center for Educational Development. 2002
· Excelling as a Supervisor, Career Track Seminar. 2002
· Internet Research for Educators, Los Alamos National Laboratory. 2001
435 Williams Street #610
River Forest Illinois 60305
Tel: 708-771-5025 Cell 469-734-0328
Email: BHWilcox@hotmail.com
EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF FACULTY TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
MRxI Educational Corporation Kushan LLC, Downers Grove, Illinois 2006-Present
www.mrxicorp.com; www.mymrxi.com
Teach paralegal, business law, and legal environment courses for client colleges graduate programs
Taught undergraduate courses in government, business law, contracts, administrative law, torts, property law, civil litigation, civil procedure, legal research, wills estates, probate, and criminal law
Implement, assess, validate, and report curriculum development and program outcomes
Develop career path training modules for paralegal, healthcare, and technical certification programs
Establish and populate advisory boards and implement ongoing program development
Provide leadership to 200 faculty and staff members nation-wide to ensure maximum performance of academic departments and technical career programs at 15 community colleges
Deliver faculty trainings via live training conferences and virtual WebEx presentations
Mentor faculty and staff in preparation for accreditation site visits, internal audits, and self studies
Organize team building activities to improve collaboration and departmental efficiency
DEAN OF LEGAL STUDIES PROGRAMS
Kaplan University, Chicago Illinois 2005-2006
Taught courses in paralegal studies, business law, government, administrative law, torts, civil litigation, legal research, will estates & probate, and criminal law
Served as senior dean and chief academic officer leading the paralegal and legal studies programs
Provided solid leadership by hiring, and managing the successful performance of the assistant dean of curriculum, assistant dean of faculty, academic department chairs, and faculty
Achieved program growth from 2500 to over 4000 students in less than one year
Successfully guided the university to (HLC) approval of new degree programs in prelaw
Implemented new text and e-book plan resulting in a savings of over $100K per semester to the university
Renegotiated Westlaw and other vendor contracts producing a $200K savings to the university
Updated and revised all 33 course curricula and worked to establish long term degree program objectives
Recruit, develop, and maintain strong faculty and promote active involvement in professional organizations
DIRECTOR OF MBA PROGRAMS
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas 2002-2005
· Taught ethics, business law, and legal environment courses in the graduate college
· Advised over 300 graduate MBA students to best meet personal professional goals
· Designed, built, and implemented courses and curriculum for both online and ground Executive MBA programs
· Prepared original curriculum based documents such as syllabi, study guides, schedules and book selections
· Utilized distance learning technologies to instruct courses
· Oversaw the selection, training, and evaluation of all Executive MBA teaching faculty
Coordinated major expansion of MBA program to branch campuses in Houston, Plano, and Fort Worth
Lead NAFTA research and graduate study trips to Mexico City and Canada
ACADEMIC CHAIRMAN, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS
Jones International University, Denver, Colorado 2000-2002
· Taught courses such as government, ethics, business law, and legal environment through an online medium
· Served as academic chairman overseeing seven bachelor of business administration (BBA) degree programs
· Mentored and advised over 250 undergraduate and graduate business students
· Designed, built, and implemented courses and curriculum for 120 hr BBA program
· Managed the development and administration of all aspects of the educational curriculum and instruction using distance learning technologies
Oversaw the selection, training, and review of 65 teaching faculty, including management of all record
PROGRAM COORDINATOR, LEGAL STUDIES
Collin County Community College, Plano, Texas 1999-2000
· Taught courses in government, business law, administrative law, torts, property law, civil litigation, legal research, wills, estates, probate, and criminal law
· Taught review courses for the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) exam, maintaining a 90% student pass rate
· Expanded the legal assistant program increasing student enrollment by 280% in three years
· Guided law and legal studies program to exemplary status ranking by the (THECB) Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for 2000-2001
· Drafted and implemented a major four year articulation agreement and inverted degree program for legal studies between Collin County Community College and Texas Woman’s University
· Represented college in local community activities and various public speaking engagements
· Served as chairman of the textbook review committee, selecting all program course materials
DEAN OF BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Western Oklahoma State College, Altus, Oklahoma 1997-1999
Full-time faculty member teaching government, business law, and paralegal courses
· Oversaw 15 business and technical departments including paralegal, nursing, physical therapy, and radiology assistant programs
· Advised and mentored students on career paths upon graduation
· Established business and industry training courses as requested by local industries
· Served as member of the North Central Association (NCA) self study team and Institutional Assessment Review Committee
DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, LEGAL STUDIES
Odessa College, Odessa, Texas 1994-1997
· Taught courses in business law, administrative law, torts, workers compensation, civil litigation, legal research, wills, estates, probate, criminal law, and government
· Instructed criminal evidence and procedures course for the Odessa College Law Enforcement Academy
· Pioneered the legal assistant program, growing total enrollments from 0 to 200 students in 24 months
· Oversaw strategic planning and assessment programs as prescribed by the Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), the National Education Plan (NEP), and the Odessa College Assessment Commit
ATTORNEY
Perry Rife, Walters & Sullivan P.C., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1991-1994
· Defended clients in both state and federal courts
· Preformed extensive research on constitutional law, negligence, insurance defense, workers compensation, contracts, and medical malpractice defense cases
· Researched and prepared pleadings, discovery materials, motions, briefs, memoranda, wills, codicils, and letters to clients
· Conducted extensive research and training on Westlaw and Lexis Nexus online computer programs
EDUCATION ____
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor 1993
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science, Political Science 1990
SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS/BOOKS ____
Corporate Ethics and Legal Environment West Publishing Co. © (2005), ISBN 0-324-32513-4
Global Business Essentials West/Thompson Publishing (2004) ISBN 032441110-3
EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ____
· (AACSB) Teaching Business Ethics Conference Denver Colorado 2005
· (CLE) Oklahoma Bar Assoc. Law Day Ethics course, Oklahoma City 2005
· Texas Mediation certification, Dispute Mediation Services, Dallas Texas 2003
· Developments in Employment Law, Pepperdine University, School of Law. 2003
· Technologies, Strategies, and Applications, U.S. Distance Learning Association. 2002
· Developing Faculty Evaluation Systems, Center for Educational Development. 2002
· Excelling as a Supervisor, Career Track Seminar. 2002
· Internet Research for Educators, Los Alamos National Laboratory. 2001
Ben Wilcox Attorney Chicago
My name is Ben H Wilcox and I am a Lawyer / Educator in Chicago Illinois. I am an active member of First United Church in Oak Park, serving communion and working with the homeless and youth ministries. I play on the church softball team and volunteer and am involved with many community events. I consider myself a strong Christian. I have tremendous faith in God and his love for all of us despite our shortcomings. I just want to serve the lord Jesus and give something back for all the blessings I have received in my own life. In the end its all about God’s love and forgiveness and service to others, our country and our community.
I accepted Christ at a young age and was raised in the church. I believe that Jesus Christ is the living Son of God. I believe that Jesus is the center of a Christian life. I base all my life decisions on the direction I receive from prayer and seeking the guidance of the Lord. I am active in my church and prayer life and live my life accordingly. I want to use my skills and knowledge to serve the lord. I believe all we do in life should be service based and for Christ and his Kingdom
I love Jesus, my family, and my country. I pray for our country and its leaders each day. I pray for our military men and women each day and thank God for them. Community service is a passion of mine. I enjoy working with my church ministries in the community. In the past I have worked with Big brothers Big Sisters, Goodwill, Salvation Army, Pug rescue, Hospice, Meals on Wheels, and the Jewish Anti defamation League just to name a few.
I have preformed thousands and thousands of hours of (ProBono) free legal work for the church, homeless ministries and community service organizations. I have donated thousands of dollars to local charities including, Hospice, Salvation Army, PADS , Habitat for Humanity and the Ronald McDonald House. I am also a member of the Sigma Chi alumni Assoc.
I believe that people in a democracy need education regardless of their vocational or professional fields. I also recognize that occupational proficiency is essential to a satisfying life. Quality education is the primary objective of all programs, whether in university parallel curricula, developmental education, occupational education, or continuing education programs. I recognize that the young are not the only persons needing higher education, but that many adults, including senior citizens, are finding it necessary and desirable to pursue further education and training. I approach all endeavors with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism -- I am committed to excellence in everything I do.
Ben H Wilcox
Apr 2 2008
I accepted Christ at a young age and was raised in the church. I believe that Jesus Christ is the living Son of God. I believe that Jesus is the center of a Christian life. I base all my life decisions on the direction I receive from prayer and seeking the guidance of the Lord. I am active in my church and prayer life and live my life accordingly. I want to use my skills and knowledge to serve the lord. I believe all we do in life should be service based and for Christ and his Kingdom
I love Jesus, my family, and my country. I pray for our country and its leaders each day. I pray for our military men and women each day and thank God for them. Community service is a passion of mine. I enjoy working with my church ministries in the community. In the past I have worked with Big brothers Big Sisters, Goodwill, Salvation Army, Pug rescue, Hospice, Meals on Wheels, and the Jewish Anti defamation League just to name a few.
I have preformed thousands and thousands of hours of (ProBono) free legal work for the church, homeless ministries and community service organizations. I have donated thousands of dollars to local charities including, Hospice, Salvation Army, PADS , Habitat for Humanity and the Ronald McDonald House. I am also a member of the Sigma Chi alumni Assoc.
I believe that people in a democracy need education regardless of their vocational or professional fields. I also recognize that occupational proficiency is essential to a satisfying life. Quality education is the primary objective of all programs, whether in university parallel curricula, developmental education, occupational education, or continuing education programs. I recognize that the young are not the only persons needing higher education, but that many adults, including senior citizens, are finding it necessary and desirable to pursue further education and training. I approach all endeavors with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism -- I am committed to excellence in everything I do.
Ben H Wilcox
Apr 2 2008
Ben Wilcox Ex -Dean of Kaplan University
Apr 2 2008
Ben Wilcox Ex-Dean of Kaplan University
My name is Ben Herald Wilcox and this is my first attempt at a Blog, so bear with me, as I’m not real sure how to do this or what the messages are supposed to look like. I guess I will start this, my first public record blog entry by just blogging as a spokesman for and about myself. My name is Ben Herald Wilcox and I live in Oak Park Illinois near downtown Chicago.
My wife accuses me of being a southern boy. I am originally from Dallas Texas although I grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As for my education I received a bachelors degree in public relations / pre-law from Oklahoma State University and a law degree (Juris Doctor) from Oklahoma City University school of Law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I am a member in good standing of the American and Oklahoma Bar association. I practiced as an attorney at law for many years in Oklahoma City Oklahoma with many fine attorneys and staffers with several large firms.
Like many students in law school I paid for my law studies working full time for my employer (large mega firm) as a paralegal, law clerk, and legal assistant. High school and college was a breeze for me and I made A’s with minimal study, I played baseball and ran track on an athletic scholarship. I studied hard in law school to make good grades and always felt threatened with failing grades as I worked for an employer full time and went to law school full time unlike most students. Working while a law student at OCU in those days was unauthorized by my former university administrators and faculty, so I took a lot of on-line and night classes. I didn’t have my first cell phone till I was 29 and didn’t send my first emails till I was 30. I worked on my first computer system at 32.
In my legal career I focused on, and have been associated with lawsuits involving, taxpayers, wrongdoing, financial defrauding, computer hacking, qui tam, medical malpractice, and grand jury indictment. . I have been involved with lawsuits involving the FBI, Department of Justice, and the Department of Education. My average settlement was $250.000 and average length of case was (5) five years. I practiced law and filed lawsuits in Oklahoma and Texas for several years before moving into online education as a career. I have worked for several major university and online schools such as Career Education Corporation Westwood, MRXI, and Kaplan University in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. I have experience teaching in the classroom and on-line via, blackboard, web ct, whiteboard, and ecollege. I have extensive experience in curriculum development including self-studies, focus visits, with ACICS, NALA AFFpE, SACS, NCA, AACSB, and the ABA.
While Dean of Business at Western Oklahoma State my business programs received SACS accreditation with exemplary program accommodations. As Dean at Kaplan University curriculum was expanded, and more new programs were approved by the HLC than ever before in the history of the university. In my present position I oversee more than 25 faculty, as well as, academic operations, curriculum management and accreditation compliance for 15 ground schools and extended campuses. I have taught government, business law, and introduction to business, criminal law and business ethics, at both the university and community college level. My duties further include administration and development of business faculty, instructional programs, and facilities, as well as managing financial performance.
My name is Ben H Wilcox and I am a Lawyer / Educator in Chicago Illinois. I am an active member of First United Church in Oak Park, serving communion and working with the homeless and youth ministries. I play on the church softball team and volunteer and am involved with many community events. I consider myself a strong Christian. I have tremendous faith in God and his love for all of us despite our shortcomings. I just want to serve the lord Jesus and give something back for all the blessings I have received in my own life. In the end its all about God’s love and forgiveness and service to others, our country and our community.
I accepted Christ at a young age and was raised in the church. I believe that Jesus Christ is the living Son of God. I believe that Jesus is the center of a Christian life. I base all my life decisions on the direction I receive from prayer and seeking the guidance of the Lord. I am active in my church and prayer life and live my life accordingly. I want to use my skills and knowledge to serve the lord. I believe all we do in life should be service based and for Christ and his Kingdom
I love Jesus, my family, and my country. I pray for our country and its leaders each day. I pray for our military men and women each day and thank God for them. Community service is a passion of mine. I enjoy working with my church ministries in the community. In the past I have worked with Big brothers Big Sisters, Goodwill, Salvation Army, Pug rescue, Hospice, Meals on Wheels, and the Jewish Anti defamation League just to name a few.
I have preformed thousands and thousands of hours of (ProBono) free legal work for the church, homeless ministries and community service organizations. I have donated thousands of dollars to local charities including, Hospice, Salvation Army, PADS , Habitat for Humanity and the Ronald McDonald House. I am also a member of the Sigma Chi alumni Assoc.
I believe that people in a democracy need education regardless of their vocational or professional fields. I also recognize that occupational proficiency is essential to a satisfying life. Quality education is the primary objective of all programs, whether in university parallel curricula, developmental education, occupational education, or continuing education programs. I recognize that the young are not the only persons needing higher education, but that many adults, including senior citizens, are finding it necessary and desirable to pursue further education and training. I approach all endeavors with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism -- I am committed to excellence in everything I do.
Ben H Wilcox
Apr 2 2008
Ben Wilcox Ex-Dean of Kaplan University
My name is Ben Herald Wilcox and this is my first attempt at a Blog, so bear with me, as I’m not real sure how to do this or what the messages are supposed to look like. I guess I will start this, my first public record blog entry by just blogging as a spokesman for and about myself. My name is Ben Herald Wilcox and I live in Oak Park Illinois near downtown Chicago.
My wife accuses me of being a southern boy. I am originally from Dallas Texas although I grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As for my education I received a bachelors degree in public relations / pre-law from Oklahoma State University and a law degree (Juris Doctor) from Oklahoma City University school of Law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I am a member in good standing of the American and Oklahoma Bar association. I practiced as an attorney at law for many years in Oklahoma City Oklahoma with many fine attorneys and staffers with several large firms.
Like many students in law school I paid for my law studies working full time for my employer (large mega firm) as a paralegal, law clerk, and legal assistant. High school and college was a breeze for me and I made A’s with minimal study, I played baseball and ran track on an athletic scholarship. I studied hard in law school to make good grades and always felt threatened with failing grades as I worked for an employer full time and went to law school full time unlike most students. Working while a law student at OCU in those days was unauthorized by my former university administrators and faculty, so I took a lot of on-line and night classes. I didn’t have my first cell phone till I was 29 and didn’t send my first emails till I was 30. I worked on my first computer system at 32.
In my legal career I focused on, and have been associated with lawsuits involving, taxpayers, wrongdoing, financial defrauding, computer hacking, qui tam, medical malpractice, and grand jury indictment. . I have been involved with lawsuits involving the FBI, Department of Justice, and the Department of Education. My average settlement was $250.000 and average length of case was (5) five years. I practiced law and filed lawsuits in Oklahoma and Texas for several years before moving into online education as a career. I have worked for several major university and online schools such as Career Education Corporation Westwood, MRXI, and Kaplan University in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. I have experience teaching in the classroom and on-line via, blackboard, web ct, whiteboard, and ecollege. I have extensive experience in curriculum development including self-studies, focus visits, with ACICS, NALA AFFpE, SACS, NCA, AACSB, and the ABA.
While Dean of Business at Western Oklahoma State my business programs received SACS accreditation with exemplary program accommodations. As Dean at Kaplan University curriculum was expanded, and more new programs were approved by the HLC than ever before in the history of the university. In my present position I oversee more than 25 faculty, as well as, academic operations, curriculum management and accreditation compliance for 15 ground schools and extended campuses. I have taught government, business law, and introduction to business, criminal law and business ethics, at both the university and community college level. My duties further include administration and development of business faculty, instructional programs, and facilities, as well as managing financial performance.
My name is Ben H Wilcox and I am a Lawyer / Educator in Chicago Illinois. I am an active member of First United Church in Oak Park, serving communion and working with the homeless and youth ministries. I play on the church softball team and volunteer and am involved with many community events. I consider myself a strong Christian. I have tremendous faith in God and his love for all of us despite our shortcomings. I just want to serve the lord Jesus and give something back for all the blessings I have received in my own life. In the end its all about God’s love and forgiveness and service to others, our country and our community.
I accepted Christ at a young age and was raised in the church. I believe that Jesus Christ is the living Son of God. I believe that Jesus is the center of a Christian life. I base all my life decisions on the direction I receive from prayer and seeking the guidance of the Lord. I am active in my church and prayer life and live my life accordingly. I want to use my skills and knowledge to serve the lord. I believe all we do in life should be service based and for Christ and his Kingdom
I love Jesus, my family, and my country. I pray for our country and its leaders each day. I pray for our military men and women each day and thank God for them. Community service is a passion of mine. I enjoy working with my church ministries in the community. In the past I have worked with Big brothers Big Sisters, Goodwill, Salvation Army, Pug rescue, Hospice, Meals on Wheels, and the Jewish Anti defamation League just to name a few.
I have preformed thousands and thousands of hours of (ProBono) free legal work for the church, homeless ministries and community service organizations. I have donated thousands of dollars to local charities including, Hospice, Salvation Army, PADS , Habitat for Humanity and the Ronald McDonald House. I am also a member of the Sigma Chi alumni Assoc.
I believe that people in a democracy need education regardless of their vocational or professional fields. I also recognize that occupational proficiency is essential to a satisfying life. Quality education is the primary objective of all programs, whether in university parallel curricula, developmental education, occupational education, or continuing education programs. I recognize that the young are not the only persons needing higher education, but that many adults, including senior citizens, are finding it necessary and desirable to pursue further education and training. I approach all endeavors with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism -- I am committed to excellence in everything I do.
Ben H Wilcox
Apr 2 2008
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