Job Responsibilities

Prior to joining the Brazosport College administration, Ms. Shawver served as the Assistant Director of Grant Development for the state-wide Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana system in their central office. Additionally, she has has worked extensively with community-based organizations, social service agencies and youth development organizations.

As the Director of Grant Administration for Brazosport College, Ms. Shawver: (1) Administers, directs and oversees the development of external grant funds; (2) Facilitates group planning for grant development; (3) Assists staff/faculty to write proposals; (4) Reviews/submits all proposals, ensuring compliance; (5) Provides expertise, direction and grant-related training; (6) Monitors and interprets regulations, ensures regulatory compliance, informs and advises administrative representatives of regulatory mandates/liabilities; (7) Submits reports prepared by program personnel for all grants; (8) Reviews for accuracy grant budgets and revisions; and (9) Performs research and data analysis.

Professional Presentations & Activities

Council for Resource Development Presentations

National CRD Conference, Washington, DC – Fall 2004 / "Creating Measurable Outcomes that Document

Your Program's Success"

Region V Conference - Spring 2005 / "Top 10 Tips for Effective Evaluations"

Region VI Conference - Spring 2006 / "Proposal Writing #101"

	U.S. Department of Education - Grant Review Panel Member - Spring 2000 & Spring 2001
	Indiana Arts Commission - Grant Review Panel Member - April 1997

Professional Memberships

Council for Resource Development

Publications

Grants and Foundation Review, CharityChannel - Contributing Author

	"Winning Support Letters Just Don't Happen" - February 2007
	"Enticing Faculty and Staff to Become Involved With Grants - January 2007
	"A Walk Through The Wonderful World of Grants" - January 2007
	"Technology Can Improve Organizational Communication Beyond Email Messages" - October 2006
	"The Two Tones of Need Statements" - October 2006
	"Program Logic Charts Are So Logical" - June 2006
	"Top 10 Tips for Writing Effective Evaluations" (Part I and II) - April 2006
	"Are You Chasing Funding Dollars?" - December 2005
	"What Does "No" Really Mean?" - October 2005
	"Are Grants a Valued Member of Your Organization's "Fund" Family? Or an Unwanted Guest?" - August 2005
	"The Funder Doesn't Really Care About Your Organization's Needs" - June 2005
	"Proposal Writing: A Leap of Faith" - April 2005
	"Baseline Data - Don't Wait Until You're Writing a Proposal to Collect It!" - February 2005
	"Why Should We Collaborate?" - October 2004
	"Is the Time Right for Adding Self-Funded Grant Positions?" - May 2004

Dispatch, Council for Resource Development - Contributor

	Winter 2007 - "Beyond Email Messages"
	Spring 2006 - "Fraternal Twins in the Fund Family", Part I
	Fall 2006 - "Fraternal Twins in the Fund Family", Part II
	Spring 2005 - "Why Should Community Colleges Collaborate with Outside Agencies?"
	Winter 2004 - "Proceed with Caution - Self-Funded Grant Writers"

Shari Jones, AGS

Grant Administrative Specialist

Email address: S hari.Jones@brazosport.edu

Phone: (979) 230-3311

Campus address: J-203

Campus mail: Box 89

Educational Background

Associates of General Studies - Brazosport College

Area of study: Sociology/Psychology and Computer Science

Job Responsibilities

The position of Administrative Specialist combines office duties along with computer skills to create a newsletter referring to current grant opportunities and grant related news. Administrative duties consist of answering the phones, filing, keeping track of grant reports and grant due dates, travel requisitions and ordering supplies.

Contact Information

Rebecca Vermillion Shawver, MPA

Director of Grant Administration

Phone: (979) 230-3313 Fax: (979) 230-3344

Email: Rebecca.Shawver@brazosport.edu

Shari Jones, AGS

Administrative Office Specialist

Phone: (979) 230-3311 Fax: (979) 230-3344

Email: Shari.Jones@brazosport.edu