Isaac.Torres
Education
M.Ed Human Relations
Northern Arizona University
Biography
Isaac joined the EMCC Pride in 2021 and is a seasoned higher education executive adept in student development, compliance, conduct, and strategic improvement. He has been at the forefront of championing campus-wide student success and retention efforts, maintaining an unwavering focus on creating the most transformative college experience in the nation.
As Dean of Students - Retention, Isaac oversees the following Departments:
- Academic Advisement
- Athletics
- Career and Transfer Center
- Counseling
- Disability Resources and Services
- Student Life
- Testing Services
- Veteran's Services
- Welcome Desk
Initiatives involved with:
- I Will Graduate
- Be A Leader Foundation - Persistence Project
- Strategic Enrollment Management
- Guided Pathways
- Early Alert
- BIT Behavioral Intervention Team
- College Compliance
Affiliations
Association of College and University Educators (ACUE)
American Council on Education (ACE)
The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative (ELI)
Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS)
National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
National Association of Student Personnel (NASPA)
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
Awards and Recognitions
April 2024 - Enlace Leadership Development Program, HACU
April 2023 - Certificate in Effective College Instruction, ACUE
April 2021 - Entrepreneurial Mindset Facilitator Certification, ELI
April 2020 - Emotional Intelligence (EQ-I 2.0 & EQ360) Coach, MHS