Business Instructor
Dr. Deanna Bartee, Ed.D, M.A.
Current Experiences
Adams State University
2016-Present
High-Impact Practices (HIPs) Coordinator
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Collaborated with faculty & staff from across campus to develop and implement researched-based practices that were proven to enhance student learning.
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Led five learning communities that were responsible for developing a particular HIP, and
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Assisted program chairs in integrating and implementing HIPs with fidelity across their academic disciplines
Adjunct Instructor
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Taught a variety of classes including FYS101: First-Year Seminar, BUS120 & 320: Computer Applications I & II, BUS265: Business Communications, BUS313: Methods of Teaching Business; BUS401: Organizational Behavior, BUS466: Business Ethics, BUS513: Methods of Teaching Business (grad. level)
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Implemented HIPs (High Impact Practices) in my courses by incorporating undergraduate research and collaborative assignments, writing-intensive courses, and incorporating ePortfolios into the curriculum.
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Established positive rapport with students and supported diverse learners (evaluations and feedback available on request);
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Collaborated with fellow instructors from across campus to improve curriculum and content delivery;
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Implemented and fully utilized Blackboard (ASU’s learning management software) in all classes; and
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Worked with peers from across campus on the Ethics Initiative and created an Ethics Team at the university
Bartee Ranch LLC
2005-Present
Vest Rentals LLC
2020-Present
Treasurer
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Managed the firm's finances
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Prepared end-of-year cost analysis including break-even analysis
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Led the firm in converting from a partnership to an LLC in 2019
Compliance Officer
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Worked with regulatory agencies to obtain and maintain organic certification of all crops since 2015.
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Maintained records for the firm's registered Polled Hereford beef cattle
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Led the firm in establishing a farm-to-fork sister company, Bartee Family Foods, LLC to supply meat to consumers during the meat shortage due to COVID in 2020.
Property Manager
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Collaborated with partners to manage four rental properties in Alamosa
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Led the firm in becoming an LLC in 2020
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Converted one of the houses to a short-term rental in 2022
Bartee Family Foods LLC
2020-Present
Partner
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Together with my husband and sons, we sell farm fresh beef, lamb, and pork direct to the consumer
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Created the business
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Am working with my family to develop the market.
Education
Grand Canyon University
2015-2020
Educational Doctorate (Ed.D.) in
Organizational Leadership
with an Emphasis in Organizational Development
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Dissertation: "Examining the Correlation between the Ethical Climate and the COmpetitive Climate in Organizations"
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My research found that there is a direct correlation between the level of perceived competition in a person's environment and egoistic ethical decision-making.
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Adams State University
2008-2009
Masters of Art in Secondary Education
with an Emphasis in Business Education
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My focus in teaching is supporting underserved and minority students to attain academic success.
Adams State University
2001-2003
Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration
with an Emphasis in Small Business Management
and minors in Marketing and Management
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My focus in this degree was on entrepreneurship
Experienced in:
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Education,
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Research,
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Entrepreneurship,
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Agriculture,
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Marketing,
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Management
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Accounting,
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Retail,
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Property Management,
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Health Care,
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Banking,
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Non-profit, and
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For-profit Management
Reflections
In consideration of my desire to go into politics, I see that I have some of the qualifications, but I need to acquire more. My having a doctorate will certainly help, especially being that it is in organizational leadership and development. Further, my research in how culture is developed will also be very helpful.
My deficiencies lie in understanding the political process as well as law. I have a foundational understanding of business and contract law, but I feel having a better understanding of civil and criminal law is also necessary. I can acquire these learnings by pursuing additional degrees such as obtaining a Juris Doctorate (JD) in constitutional law and/or I can just expose myself to experiences that will afford me greater understandings in these areas. Below are my SMART goals related to the deficiencies.
SMART Goals
To be prepared for a career in politics beginning in 2030, I will do the following:
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Over the course of the next seven years (T), I will continue to practice my leadership skills through my administrative role (A) here at Adams State. In this, I will take time each month to reflect on my successes and failure as a leader and create a report to that end (S, M, R).
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I will also begin studying law. I will start by reading the constitution (S, M, R, A) before May (T). I will continue by talking to Dr. Michale Mumper (S, M, R, A) and get some direction on how I can advance my skills. I will talk to him be the end of the Spring semester (T).
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For the next several years I will use at least four hours a week (T, M) of my free time to read (A, R) more on constitutional law (S).