Jo Alice Blondin, PhD

Jo Alice Blondin, PhD

President, Clark State Community College (OH)
DCCL Associate Faculty
Doctorate in Community College Leadership
Phone: (231) 591-2710
Email: [email protected]

Education

• PhD, Arizona State University, English
• MA, Arizona State University, English
• BA, Purdue University, English, Minor: Spanish

Biography

Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D., became the fifth president of Clark State Community College on July 1, 2013. Prior to Clark State, Dr. Blondin served as Chancellor of Arkansas Tech University – Ozark Campus and Professor of English for seven years, as well as Chief Academic Officer, Chief Student Officer, Department Chair of English, Communication, and Social Sciences and Instructor of English. She holds a Ph.D. in English from Arizona State University; Master of Arts in English from Arizona State University; and Bachelor of Arts from Purdue University majoring in English with a minor in Spanish.

Dr. Blondin focuses all of her efforts on realizing the mission of the institutions she has served, and is known for both her student-centered approach and her emphasis on regional economic development. Since coming to Clark State, Dr. Blondin has led the development and implementation of a new strategic plan, the creation of a new marketing/branding campaign, the establishment of Precision Agriculture and Food Science degrees, a reorganization of student services to increase student success and completion, secured more than $4 million in funds for capital improvements, and received a Department of Labor Workforce grant totaling $2.5 million.

She serves on the boards of the Dayton Development Coalition, Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Community Mercy Hospital Foundation, Opportunities for Individual Change, the Springfield Symphony, and the National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE). She is a member of the Springfield Rotary Club and serves as Vice Chair of the Southern Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE).

Dr. Blondin lives in Springfield with her husband, Andy Fox, who works for ABF Freight Systems. Their daughter, Helena, is a junior at the Ohio State University studying biology and animal science.

Publications and Intellectual Contributions

• Journal Article
  Blondin, J. (2004). "Improving Student Accountability through Collaborative/Team Essays," Student Learning Matters. 16 (17).
• Journal Article
  Blondin, J. (2001). "Becoming a Learner-Centered Institution," Student Learning Matters. 2 (5).
• Journal Article
  Blondin, J. (2001). "Program Portfolios," Student Learning Matters. 2 (4).
• Book Chapter
  Blondin, J. (2000). "Student Learning Handbook,"
• Journal Article
  Blondin, J. (1997). "Models of Mentorship: Preparing Future Faculty at Arizona State University," Journal of Graduate Assistant Development. 5 (3). pp. 119-125.

Presentations

• Presentation
  Blondin, J., Cordin, R., "An Entrepreneurial Approach to Community Colleges," NISOD, Austin, TX, (May 2015).
• Presentation
  Blondin, J., Applin, C., "Creating a Student-Centered and Completion-Focused Culture through Strategic Planning," NISOD, Austin, TX, (May 2015).
• Oral Presentation
  Blondin, J., Doctoral Program in Higher Education, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI, (May 2015).
• Presentation
  Blondin, J., "Strategic Planning 2.0," NISOD, Austin, TX, (May 2015).
• Presentation
  Blondin, J., Goigs Morrison, D., Stokes, D., "Calling All Gen X Presidents," AACC, San Antonio, TX, (April 2015).
• Presentation
  Blondin, J., NCWE Exemplary Program Awards, "Generational Leadership in the Community College Presidency," AACC, Washington, D.C, (April 2015).
• Keynote/Plenary Address
  Blondin, J., Ohio HiPoint Career Center Advisory Board Dinner, (February 2015).
• Presentation
  Blondin, J., "Precision Agriculture", "The Ohio Manufacturing Collaborative", and "Economic Development and Quality of Place," National Council for Workforce Education, Pittsburgh, PA, (October 2014).
• Presentation
  Blondin, J., "Strategic Planning 1.0," NISOD, Austin, TX, (May 2014).
• Presentation
  Blondin, J., NWE Exemplary Program Awards, AACC, Washington, D.C, (April 2014).