Rebecca Vermillion Shawver, MPA
Rebecca Vermillion Shawver, MPA
Director
Office: J-203B
Phone: (979) 230-3313
Rebecca.Shawver@brazosport.edu
Campus address: J-203B
Campus mail: Box 89
Educational Background
- Master of Public Affairs - Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indianapolis, Indiana
Area of Concentration: Urban and Regional Planning
- Bachelor of Science - Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indianapolis, Indiana
Area of Concentration: Community Development and Planning
- Foreign Studies - Erasmus University, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Foreign exchange collaborative studies program with Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
- Additional Training - Specialist Training Program/Council for Resource Development, Class of 2003
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 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.
Recent Professional Presentations & Activities
National Conferences
· Attended National CRD Conference in Washington, DC in Nov 2009
· Council for Resource Development Summer Fund Development Symposium in July 2010
· Council for Opportunity in Education Trio Talent Search & EOC workshop in Chicago, IL in August 2010
Workshop Presentations
· National CRD Conference, Washington, DC – 2009 / Effective Evaluation Plans Start with a Program Logic Chart
· National CRD Conference, Washington, DC – 2009 / Successful Collaborations Begin with a Plan
Professional Memberships
- Council for Resource Development
- Grant Professionals Association
Recent Publications
Editor - Grants and Foundation Review by CharityChannel
Article Publications - Continued serving as a contributing author to Charity Channel’s online newsletter Grants and Foundation Review (www.charitychannel.com):
· “Have you ever dreamed of being a published author?” – Sep 2010
· “Before you return funds or terminate a grant contract, there are several issues to consider” – Sep 2010
· “What are we really saying?” – Sep 2010
· “Ten ways I de-stress my work life” – Aug 2010
· “Letters of interest lead to new funding opportunities” – July 2010
· “Collaborations: Myths or Predictions?” – June 2010
· “I think it’s time to take an OJP program officer to lunch” – Mar 2010
· “Beatitudes for friends of grant writers” – Feb 2010
· “Projections should be based on facts” – Jan 2010
· “Positive Thinking – A grant writer’s most valuable asset” – May 2010
· “If you nearly missed your last grant deadline, you need to read this!” – Nov 2009
· “A grant contract isn’t a suggestion!” – Oct 2009
Alicia Hodge, BBA
Alicia Hodge, BBA
Administrative Office Specialist
Office: J-203
Phone: (979) 230-3311
Alicia.Hodge@brazosport.edu
Campus address: J-203
Campus mail: Box 89
Educational Background
- Bachelors of Business Administration - University of Houston Bauer College of Business
Area of Concentration: Marketing
Reccent Employee Development
Professional Development Activities
· Grant Writers’ Network of Houston, “Houston Endowment's New Online Application Process” in October 2010
· Grant Writers’ Network of Houston, “We Have A Need ” in August 2010
· Grant Writers’ Network of Houston, Summer 2010 Workshop in July 2010
Employee Development Courses
· Microsoft Office SharePoint 2010 Summer Sessions in July 2010
· Astra Event Scheduling Training in September 2010
Job Responsibilities
The position of Administrative Office 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.