Albert Schram
Education Leader, Advisor and Manager
Driving License
Verona Italy
Freelancer
Open to opportunities
Professor
University of Maryland University College
Since August 2018
Part-time
Vicenza
Italy
- My main task are teaching one or more courses per semester in the fields of history or management in blended delivery mode at US Air Force bases in Northern Italy using Learning Experience Onlline (LEO), UMUC’s state-of-the-art learner management system. My appointment involved verification of teaching experience for the past 7 years, and the doctorate legalized for the USA by World Education Services Inc. This is a part-time adjunct position.
- developed modern curriculum and provide teaching materials
- supervised students' assignments and thesis
- provided online coaching and mentoring using ELM enhanced learning model for effective delivery
- passed mandatory Faculty Development (FacDev412) course for hybrid or blended teaching (online and face-to-face) and FacDev400 course.
- passed mandatory privacy, security, health and safety training
Vice Chancellor (University President or CEO)
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
February 2012
to April 2018
Full-time
Lae
Papua New Guinea
- Highlights:
- on 1 June 2015 becoming first university in the world to have broadband internet provided by satellite O3B system, in absence of a fibre network.
- in November 2017, obtaining first unqualified, clean audit for university accounts in over 20 years, and making annual savings in operational expenses of about 25% annually through implementing financial controls.
- implementing numerours academic quality improvements, including mandatory aptitude test for candidate students with ACER in Melbourne.
- on 1 June 2015 becoming first university in the world to have broadband internet provided by satellite O3B system, in absence of a fibre network.
- Scope of Responsibilities:
- First term 2012-2015, term renewed from 2016-2019 (max. two 4 year terms)
- Average annual budget over US$40 million and 1,000+ staff of 100+ different cultures and language groups, 6,000+ distance learning matriculation students, plus 3,000+ indigenous PNG students and 60+ Pacific students on campus.
- 3 amalgamated TVET colleges (Nursing, Timber, and University College)- 1 research farm 40 Ha. with life stock, horticulture, cacao and coffee sections
- 1 university clinic with 1 doctor, 1 health worker and 12 nurses.
- 1 zoo with 20+ Papua New Guinean iconic species (cassowary, bird of paradise, salt water crocodile)
- As effort indicator, I chaired over 60 effective meetings annually while traveling 30% of the time (70 of 254 work days), and sent over 1,000 emails on average per month as per Gmail meter (2014-2017).
- First term 2012-2015, term renewed from 2016-2019 (max. two 4 year terms)
- Financial Results (as Member of Finance Comm. and External Audit Board):
- Obtained for 1st time unqualified, clean audit report from Auditor General for 2015 accounts
- Value added: combined reduction and expenses and revenue increase exceed 10 times my employment costs.
- Reduced operational expenses with 25%, over $1 million annually
- Balanced budget in 2017, created conditions for long-term financial sustainability
- Increased corporate support from less than US$100,000 per year to over US$3,000,000 per year in kind and in cash (2014-2017)
- Reduced non-salary expenses by 10-15% yearly through better financial controls and lowering of financial mandates (2015-2017)
- Obtained for 1st time unqualified, clean audit report from Auditor General for 2015 accounts
- Academic Quality (as Chairman of Academic Board):
- Led professional accreditation process for engineering programs as per the Washington Accords, set up academic quality assessment team (AQAT), online students' evaluation of teaching, Industrial Advisory Board, and assured regular audits of subject files
- Assured distribution of Dell Laptop computers to first year students in 2015-2018, and achieved over 60% adoption of Google Classroom as Learning Management System (2017)
- Streamlined selection process and submitted each candidate to independent aptitude test administered by Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) in Melbourne
- Assured the appointment of a dean of postgraduate studies and the establishment of a graduate school
- Started Executive MBA, and PG certificate on student centred learning programs
- Led professional accreditation process for engineering programs as per the Washington Accords, set up academic quality assessment team (AQAT), online students' evaluation of teaching, Industrial Advisory Board, and assured regular audits of subject files
- Internationalization:
- Sent 77 of 150 Faculty members abroad for training, 27 of which for doctoral program (2014-2017)
- Participated in 4 European Commission's Erasmus Mundus, and 2 Erasmus Plus projects
- Sent 77 of 150 Faculty members abroad for training, 27 of which for doctoral program (2014-2017)
- Infrastructure:
- Developed Master Plan for campus http://www.unitechpng.com, approved by Council Nov. 2015- Oversaw completion of 13 infrastructure projects from 2014-7, incl. sealing all campus road, 23 new staff houses, O3B satellite broadband internet earth station
- Opened first satellite campus in Kundiawa (May 2017)
- Developed Master Plan for campus http://www.unitechpng.com, approved by Council Nov. 2015- Oversaw completion of 13 infrastructure projects from 2014-7, incl. sealing all campus road, 23 new staff houses, O3B satellite broadband internet earth station
- Service:
- Member of Conseil Scientifique of Université de la Nouvelle Caledonie, 2014-16- Co-Chair of Pacific Islands University Research Network 2016-18
- Member of the Program Executive Board for REDD+ with UNDP and FAO.
- In 2012, organized the first Career Fair and Open Day in 4 years, and the first Cultural Show in 6 years.
- Organized the "I Make UNITECH Fly!" values in action campaign.- Brokered peace between Enga and Chimu students in 2012.
- Contained tribal fighting on campus on 25-26 June 2016 between Southern Highlands (government) and Enga (opposition) students
- Supported Busamang Village clinic during 2017, and was appointed as honorary Elder/Chief for International Affairs. Succeeded by Chief Dr. Lindsay Cameron.
- Member of Conseil Scientifique of Université de la Nouvelle Caledonie, 2014-16- Co-Chair of Pacific Islands University Research Network 2016-18
- Other Affiliations:
- Commissioner of Oaths (volunteer Notary)
- Adjunct Professor at James Cook University (Queensland, Australia) since September 2012 until present
- Commissioner of Oaths (volunteer Notary)
Director Development and Research Funding
Maastricht University
September 2007
to September 2011
- Highlights:
- From 2007 to 2011, achieved an average 50% overall success rate for annual EUR12M submissions of the School of Business and Economics
- Won participation in BEEM-UP in EU green buildings program
- In 2010, obtaining 6 Marie Curie fellowships
- In 2008, organized first EU researchers night in Maastricht.
Leadership & Management
- Increased EU research funding with 300% from EUR450.000 annually to over EUR1.5M in 2009 and 2010
- Responsible for a EUR45M project portfolio
Research and Teaching
- Won 3 months research grant from Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR) and Dutch National Science Foundation (NWO)
- Received Problem-Based Learning and Basis Kennis Onderwijs (BKO) training from Maastricht University Education Department
- Delivered lectures and three courses in problem-based learning format for the School of Business and Economics at the International Centre for Integrated Assessment, School of Governance, University College Maastricht, and Global Health Program with Manipal Univrsity (India) and Thammasat University (Thailand). Life streaming lectures, and online group facilitation with student groups based in Europe and Asia.
- Published book on Environmental, Social and Governance issues (ESG or CSR) with DG Research "Policy Review on Corporate Social Responsiblity", see http://bit.ly/csrdralbert
Consulting & Coaching
- European External Action Service, team leader for scoping study on “green economy” concept in EU external actions for the Rio+20 summit with cases studies for Canada, Tunisia, Mexico, Brasil, China & Thailand- Sole author of policy review for European Commission DG Research on CSR research, presented 22 April 2010.
- Individual expert for evaluation of Erasmus Mundus student mobility and joint Masters programs for Education Audiovisual and Culture Agency Executive Agency (EACEA),
- Individual expert for Environmental Policy (DG ENVIRONMENT) and Corporate Social Responsibility (DG RESEARCH -REA).
- From 2007 to 2011, achieved an average 50% overall success rate for annual EUR12M submissions of the School of Business and Economics
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- All topics of university management and leadership presented by leading academic researchers and experienced practitioners, including changes in the higher education environment, leading multicultural communities and teams, and leading with a long-term vision.
- Topics covered: infrastructure and facility management, IT, technological advances and digital disruption, budget, financial and resource management, fundraising, total resource development, faculty recruitment, retention, and tenure, student life and fostering student success, entrepreneurship, governing board relations, strategic, academic, and campus planning, transition and succession planning strategies, implementing evolving leadership models, executive career search strategies, crisis management, athletic program development and governance, public and media relations, and social media.
- Discipline: Economic and Business History.
- Method: application of quantitative techniques and models from economics and management sciences to historical matters.
- Topic: The impact of railways in northern Italy 1856-1884
- Department: History and Civilisation.
- Defense: 24 November 1994 http://cadmus.eui.eu//handle/1814/5972
- Recommended for publication and published in 1997 with Cambridge University Press ISBN 978-0521571593, https://goo.gl/YkLtqA
- Won one of two national 3 year competitive Doctoral scholarships in 1990
- Won annual competitive scholarship for three months research secondment at London School of Economics in 1993
Graduate Certificate
Netherlands Institute of International Relations "Clingendael"
April 1989
to June 1989
- NATO training as an officer
- Completed high-level International Relations courses at Clingendael Institute of International Affairs
- Member of the Royal Military Academy's rugby team, winning the regional championship
- Terminal rank: Major
- Taught international relations, humanitarian law, and security policy at the Netherlands Air Force Officers School
University ranked in Times Higher Education top 100.
Activities and societies:
- Thesis on railway investment in the Papal States in the 1840s and 1850s defended on 30 November 1988
- Papers on Vietnam War, Military Justice in the 18th century, and the Revolutions of 1848.
- Won the annual scholarship of the Royal Netherlands Institute in Rome for my 3 months master’s thesis research.
Activities and societies:
- As member of the Veritas Alpinisten Club, I became proficient in rock climbing.
- As captain of the 3rd team of the Leidse Student Rugby Gezelschap (LSRG) won the regional champtionship in 1985.
