DR. DANIEL E. SNIFF, RA

374 Yancey Road

Arnoldsville, Georgia 30619

Daytime (706) 338-3108

Home (706) 742-7269

April 6, 2020

Mr. Mark Romero. Chair

Board of Supervisors

University of Louisiana System

1201 North Third Street, Suite 7-300

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

RE: President of the University of Louisiana at Monroe

Dear, Search Committee,

I am pleased to submit my resume for President University of Louisiana at Monroe. I hope the following

information adequately addresses the job posting’s areas of concern.

Currently, I am the Executive Director for Academic Partnership at The University of Georgia and

Georgia Institute of Technology. In this role I am tasked to build alliances within and across academic

fields and private industry, using existing programs and developing new partnerships. This new initiative

was established in 2016. My teaching reasonability include teaching classes in the Master of Historic

Preservation, Master of Landscape Architecture, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and PhD in

Environmental Planning within the College of Environment + Design.

My former position was Associate Vice President in the Division of Finance and Administration at the

University of Georgia. My core responsibilities in this position included strategic planning to support the

integration of academic programs and physical capital projects into the fabric of the campus. I interfaced

with executive level representatives from across all University areas to develop a wide variety of

solutions that supported the institution’s mission. I collaborated with and advised the President and Vice

Presidents on strategic issues by collecting and melding the academic objectives, private fund raising

initiatives. This work supported and solidified goals and objectives for the University’s growth and

accreditation, with the one common goal, to raise and fulfill the institution’s mission.

As part of my duties, I provided the President and Board of Regents with detailed information that related

to activities at the university. I frequently presented a range of material and reports to private boards,

trustees, foundation members, donors, public meetings as well as the Board of Regents of

Georgia. Additionally, my position required an ongoing collaboration with numerous city, regional, and

state agencies.

This interaction with a broad range of constituents has given me an insight into the working nature of all

the functions needed to build and operate complex processes. Over the last two decades, the University

of Georgia has seen an exponential growth in its academic reputation adding four new colleges and

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advancing in national rankings. I have been fortunate to be involved in the strategic, academic, financial

and physical planning.

Experience as it relates to The University of Louisiana at Monroe: Member of the University team

that participate with a three county regional economic development board related to the development of

the pharmaceuticals industries, incubator laboratories and other bio-medical industry. Member of the

University and Clarke Country teamwork to develop regional economic development board related STEM

and incubator laboratories and other bio-medical industry in a mixed-use development in downtown

Athens. First Director of UGA’s Real Estate Foundation, than Senior Management team that guided

investments. Now managing $650 million of assets. Guided UGA with Research Park and currently

Innovation District development. This position required an entrepreneurial leadership and vision since it

was the first of its kind in the state of Georgia.

Faculty Position: I hold a Professional Faculty Professor position in The College of Environmental +

Design (first appointed in 1997). This position is a faculty voted, University Council approved, Board of

Regents authorized position. I also have Graduate Faculty status and serve as a major professor for PhD

Dissertations and Master students.

Strategic Vision and Implementation: As an example of my strategic planning efforts, in 1997 the

University Council and The Board of Regents approved the “Master Plan” that I guided and helped

develop. I was charged with developing and implementing a comprehensive plan that ultimately

incorporated a strategic and academic plan. Four new colleges were established including a Medical

School and College of Public Health.

General Management: One of the measurements of my office’s success was how well our staff worked

across the forty-five different departmental lines required to accomplish each project our office manages.

A recent five year internal review of my office cited an outstanding collaborative work environment. The

360 degree review found no recommended changes in our operations.

Fiscal Management: My former duties included fiscal management with a signature authorization of

three million dollars or more per month. I have worked in fiscally challenging environments as well as

robust fiscal times. My annual budgets had to be zeroed out every year and each fiscal year was different.

My office worked with many different funding sources that had different accounting and reporting

requirements. The nature of these accounts translated to situations where our records were under close

scrutiny given the multiple funding sources. Working with so many different funding streams had

resulted in an open book, open accounting process. Due to the nature of my offices work, we were

audited frequently; my office never failed to pass an audit.

Fundraising and External Relations: Given the nature of my work in strategic and master planning, I

am involved in fundraising endeavors. I frequently work with the Director of Corporate Gifts in making

calls to perspective donors. I strongly feel this work is at the core of what a President position should

embody. Higher Education is a rapidly changing industry and funding rising is the key to keeping up and

staying ahead of the changes.

Government Relations: I have extensive experience working with our Vice President for External

Affairs at all levels of government. I interface with local, state and federal elected officials and their

staffs often. I accompanied our president to Washington D.C. many times and gave presentations to

Georgia’s elected delegation on numerous topics. Working within the legislative and lobbying process

was part of my job. I am also an elected city council member.

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International Experience: I have worked extensively internationally. My experience includes working

with universities in Honduras, Costa Rica, England, France, Italy, Croatia, and most recently in Gabon,

Niger, Ivory Coast and Mali, Africa. I also participated in higher education exchanges in Turkey. My

doctoral studies included international comparative education systems with a concentration in Europe’s

and China’s education organizations.

Other Duties as Assigned: As with all management positions, I am called upon to work on an array of

committees or assignments. I have worked on three reaccreditations at the University of Georgia.

Working on the committees that provides the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

reaccreditation information requires in-depth understanding of the institution.

You may find my background somewhat unconventional for this position, but architects are trained to

break down complex issues while working with and across diverse constituency groups to achieve

consensus. Architects are playing a pivotal role in finding and implementing solutions to an array of

problems. If selected for this position I would commit all my energy to the University of Louisiana at

Monroe. As a Louisiana native I believe I have a deep understanding of the state’s cultural and

challenges of the region.

In conclusion, I believe my versatility and ability to learn quickly have served me well and will be an

asset to the University Louisiana at Monroe in this executive level position of responsibility. Realizing

that letters and resumes are not a comprehensive way of judging a person's ability, I hope that we may set

a time for a personal interview. I encourage you to contact my references. I feel that they can accurately

describe my skills, dedication to the job, and professionalism.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Daniel Sniff, EdD Architect

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DANIEL E. SNIFF 374 Yancey Road

Arnoldsville, Georgia 30619

(706) 338-3108

E-mail: dsniff@uga.edu

EDUCATION

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee

Bachelor of Architecture

Brenau University, Gainesville, Georgia

Master of Business Administration

University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

Master of Landscape Architecture

University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

Master of Historic Preservation

University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

Doctor of Education (EdD): Higher Education Administration and Policy

International Certification in Comparative Higher Education from The University of Twente,

Netherlands and Beijing Normal University (北京师范大学) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University

(上海交通大学), China.

EXPERIENCE

1988-Present The University of Georgia, chartered in 1785, is the flagship institution of the University

System of Georgia. It was the first state-charted university in America. The main campus

comprises 762 acres in Athens, Georgia with an additional 39,743 acres in 31 counties in

Georgia. The university is comprised of 17 Colleges and serves 37,575 students. With an

annual operating budget of 1.64 billion dollars, 27% provided by the state, the university

supports 10,665 employees and has $203 million in sponsored research. The University of

Georgia is a Carnegie Research University (RI) with five in-state satellite campuses and three

international campuses. UGA is an NCAA Division I, Southeastern conference member.

Since 1995 student scholastic success has risen to national leadership levels with 24 Rhodes

Scholars, 53 Goldwater Scholars, 20 Truman Scholars, 16 Udall Scholars and 37 Boren

Scholars. 112 UGA students were offered Fulbright Scholarships since 2002. The freshmen

average SAT score in 2017 was 1365 with an average GPA of 4.04.

UGA has a current endowment of 1.66 billion dollars and in 2014 launched its second major

capital campaign in 25 years. The goal of the new capital campaign, Commit to Georgia, is

1.2 billion dollars. In 2014, the start of the silent phase of the campaign, UGA received 126.3

million, 2015 ended with 144.2 million pledged and 2015, ended with $183.6 pledged. To

date UGA has over $859 million in pledges for the Commit to Georgia campaign.

2017-Present Executive Director Academic Partnerships and Academic Professional Professor in the

College of Environment and Design. Proved leadership and direct The University of Georgia

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and Georgia Institute of Technology new initiative to build alliances within and across

academic fields and private industry, using existing programs and developing new

partnerships. This new initiative established in 2017. Additional responsibilities include

teaching undergraduate and graduate studios and lecture classes. Adjunct and Academic

Professional status since 1997, Graduate Faculty, 2016.

Class Teaching Responsibility:

9300 Doctoral Dissertation Research Doctor of Environmental Planning

9000 Doctoral Dissertation Doctor of Environmental Planning

9230 Resilience Planning and Design Doctor of Environmental Planning

6350 Building Materials and Conservation Master of Historical Preservation

7300 Master’s Thesis Master of Landscape Architecture

6040 Landscape Studio Master of Landscape Architecture

6050 Landscape Studio Master of Landscape Architecture

4050 Landscape Studio Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

4060 Landscape Studio Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

1993-2017 Associate Vice President: Provided leadership in the development and implantation of

strategic goals to support the academic mission of the institution. Directly supported the

completion of over 2.18 billion dollars of in-place assets to support the long-term objectives

of the university. Oversaw the largest physical growth in the history of the University.

Provided the president with advice on all aspects of the university’s strategic direction. The

strategic plan envisioned a comprehensive university that included a medical school,

engineering college and college of public health; this goal was achieved in 2008. The next

strategic goal is an invited to join the Association of American Universities, AAU.

Directed and implemented the first comprehensive Master Plan since 1906. This

planning effort was the foundation of a new academic, development, business, capital

and strategic plan.

Board of Regents Advisory Committee Member for streamlining operations for the

Board of Regents processes.

Led the University’s planning effort to establish new College of Public Health and

Georgia Medical School Partnership on a closing Navy Supply School base.

Member of the University team that participate with a three county regional economic

development board related to the development of the pharmaceuticals industries,

incubator laboratories and other bio-medical industry.

Member of the University and Clarke Country teamwork to develop regional

economic development board related STEM and incubator laboratories and other bio-

medical industry in a mixed-use development in downtown Athens.

Served on three Southern Association of College and Schools (SACS) reviews and

reaccreditations panels.

Knowledge of university budgeting and accounting systems and appreciation of

working in a climate where scarce resources are the norm.

Led three deferred maintenance studies. Developed a capital and non-capital outlay

plans that has reduced deferred maintenance backlogs.

Developed “best practices” contracts, standards and procedures for UGA’s faculties

departments.

Developed “task order” contracting process that reduced cost and sped up work

performance and prevented years in backlogs.

Primary team member for evaluating the numerous purported privatization proposals

to make the university more efficient and effective.

Executive member of the Strategic Planning Committee that developed a new

Strategic Plan for the future of the University of Georgia.

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Member of the Steering Committee for the development of a new University of

Georgia campus in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Lead UGA’s development of three international campuses, Corona Italy, San Luis de

Monteverde Costa Rica, Oxford England.

Prepared numerous presentations for Board of Regents, Arch Foundation, University

of Georgia Trustees, President’s Cabinet, President’s Executive Retreats, Athens City

Council, Alumni groups, UGA Development Division (for fund raising efforts) and

others similar groups.

Developed an office environment which reflects commitment to open

communication, high ethical practices, problem solving though consensus building

and comporting oneself in a professional and collegial manner.

Managed parts of Environmental Safety Services Division during a reorganization of

the department (1999-2001).

Member of the Senior Management team that contributed to the university

establishing five new colleges and schools—the School of Public and International

Affairs 2001, the College of Environment and Design in 2001, the College of Public

Health in 2005, the Odum School of Ecology in 2007 and the College of Engineering

in 2012. Worked with the university's partners in Augusta to bring medical education

to Athens through the Georgia Regents University/UGA Medical Partnership in 2010.

Member of the academic and management team that contributed to the addition of

master degree programs in Gwinnett, Griffin, Tifton and Atlanta Georgia.

Earned approval for UGA Health Sciences Campus as part of the Base Realignment

and Closure (BRAC) process.

Team member or lead team member for University of Georgia opening of the first

Medical Doctor program in partnership with the Medical College of Georgia. In 2012

University of Georgia fulfilled the strategic goal of the bio-med research initiative on

a 60 acre Health Sciences Campus, a full service health sciences campus with over

800 students in the first year.

Member of an academic task force at UGA focused on learning initiatives, primarily

in the STEM areas (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Implementing

Technologically Enhanced Active Learning (TEAL), Student-Centered Active

Learning Environment for Undergraduate Programs (SCALE-UP) and Flip

Classrooms.

Member of the 1997 Senior Management team that contributed to UGA’s $500

million dollar “Archway to Excellence” campaign. Raised $775 million.

Member of the Senior Management team that contributed to obtaining funds for over

250 capital projects.

First Director of UGA’s Real Estate Foundation, than Senior Management of the

team that guided investments. Now managing $650 million of assets.

Senior team member to review UGA’s enterprise risk management. Directed Huron

Higher Education Group’s review of Enterprise Risk Management for all facilities

related enterprises.

Help establish a staff reconnection, staff rewards, new employee orientation and

“thank the people who fix it day”.

Supervised space manage and established new space manage evaluation process.

Established first sustainability standards (1997) and first Office of Sustainability at

UGA (2004).

Member of International Sustainability think tank since 2004.

Established first Historical Preservation Guidelines for UGA’s buildings and grounds.

Served as citified State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) under Georgia

Stewardship law, 1997-2017.

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1993-1996 Campus Architect (reclassified to Associate Vice President):

Responsible for budgets and schedules for all design and construction projects, along with the

day-to-day management of office personnel.

Responsible for Capital Outlay Budget Development for the President.

Served on the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games as Assistant Manager for

the venues that hosted the Olympics in Athens. Managed the conversion of facilities

for competition, oversaw the operation of events during the games and managed the

conversion back to University operation after games were completed.

1990-1993 Assistant Director - Physical Plant Division: Co-manager of Operations and Maintenance Department comprised of 280 multi-skilled

maintenance workers.

Developed service contracts to clear backlog of work orders and managed over fifty

service contracts per year.

Privatized several shops, thereby eliminating high liability activities such as asbestos

removal and fume hood maintenance.

Accountable for operating budget in excess of twenty million dollars.

1988-1990 Senior Staff Architect - Physical Plant Division: Assigned to the director’s office to

manage special projects.

1987-1988 Project Architect - Greenburg Farrow Architects, Atlanta, Georgia: Project management.

1984-1987 Project Manager - W. Powers McElveen & Associates, Columbia, South Carolina:

Managed the design and construction of the 450 million dollar Kingston Plantation complex

at Myrtle Beach, S.C.

1984 Intern - Alex James & Associates, Columbia, South Carolina: Architectural Designer.

HIGHER EDUCATION PLANNING EXPERENCE

2019 State of Florida University System and State College System, comprehensive study

evaluating efficiency of the state’s capital outlay and space management effectiveness. Point

of contact Paul Leef, Vice President Campus Strategy and Analytics, SmithGroup

2017 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Campus of the Future, vision setting for new

children’s hospital in Atlanta Georgia. Strategic plan for new 49-acre campus. Points of

contact –Bob Hughes, FASLA principle, HGOR Landscape Architects and Sheba Ross, Vice

President HKS Atlanta.

2016 University of Florida, vision setting for new comprehensive strategic development

plan, points of contact –Charlie Lane, Sr. Vice President, University of Florida and Gregory

Janks, FAIA principle, Dumont Janks Architects. This Plan won a SCUP Honor Award for

Excellence for an existing Campus.

2015-2016 Downtown Master Plan, Master Plan for Athens Georgia, point of contact, Jack

Crowley.

2014-2015 Blue Heron Project, Master Plan for Athens and University of Georgia join

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research and innovation district. Point of contact, Mayor Heidi Davison.

2011 Texas State University, Master Plan Update with a focuses in Sustainability, point of

contact, Nancy Nusbaum, Associate Vice President.

2007- Master Plan for new Medical Campus, Developed planning documents for Navy

base closure and master plan for adaptive reuse of buildings and grounds for new Medical

School of Georgia.

2006 UGA / Athens Technical College, Team member for developing stronger relationships

between UGA and Athens Technical College, point of contact, V.P. for Research David Lee.

2005 Oglethorpe University planning exercise, directed by ASG Architects, concept

verification consultant, points of contact - Dr. Lawrence Schell, President, Oglethorpe

University and Adam Gross, FAIA principle, ASG Architects.

2003-2006 Project Bamboo, Team leader for strategic economic plan for attracting

pharmaceutical companies to Athens Georgia, point of contact, Chancellor Hank Huckaby.

2001- Present, Eckerd College, advisor to Dr. Donald Eastman, President.

2000 to 2002- 2020 Master Plan for Athens-Clarke County, Member of planning task

force, point of contact - Al Crace, City Manager.

1999 – 2002 University of Tennessee, Member of President’s Advisory Board for Planning

and Update of the Master Plan, point of contact - Marleen Kay Davis, Dean, School of

Architecture.

1998-1999 Georgia Gwinnett College, Member of master planning and academic team to

develop first college in Georgia with a goal of 50% online pedagogy, point of contact -

Chancellor Steven Porch.

1996-1998 University of Georgia, Directed and implemented the first comprehensive

Physical Master Plan since 1906. This planning effort was the foundation of an academic

plan, development plan and strategic plan

1995-1996 Olympic Games, Served on the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games as

Assistant Manager for Athens, Georgia. Responsibilities included planning and overseeing

the conversion of campus and three venues for the games and conversion back to academic

and NCAA sport use.

1992 Tulane University, Master Plan Process, Planning and Design, Uptown Campus. Point

of Contact, Henry Fry.

1990-Present, Atlanta Brain Train, Member of planning team to develop a train link

between Atlanta and Athens Georgia. The goal was to link four universities with passenger

rail service. Point of contact E.H. Culpepper.

INTERNATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERENCE

2011- Present University of Zagreb, Croatia, Master Plan Development for Borengard

Campus, point of contact Dr. Bojan Balectic, Vice Rector.

2016 Abdou Moumouni University, Niger Africa, Provide advice to The Minster of Higher

Education, Senator Johnny Isakson.

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2015 Gabon Africa Oyem and Ntoum, design two new agricultural campuses, Senator

Johnny Isakson, Commission Gary Black.

2014 University of Istanbul and Kisehiro Turkey, higher education exchange.

2009 University of Georgia at Oxford College, England, procure and renovate building for

overseas programs, Dr. Adams, President

2008 Master Plan Zamorano University, Honduras, Developed Master Plan for SACS

Accreditation, point of contact - Dr. Kenneth Hoadley, President.

2005 University of Georgia at Cortina, Italy, procure and renovate building for

overseas programs, Dr. Adams, President.

2005 University of Georgia at Monteverde, Costa Rica, procure property, renovate building

and design new buildings to support academic campus, Dr. Adams, President

2002 University of Avignon, France, evaluate property for overseas programs.

LICENSES N.C.A.R.B. Certified Architectural Registration Number 42117

Georgia Architectural Registration Number 07826

AWARDS

Over Fifty Awards for Distinguished and Exemplary Work

Complete list upon request

AFFILIATIONS/ BOARDS

Zamorano Pan-American Agricultural School Honduras

Board Member

Association of University Architects

Chair of National Conference, Baltimore, Maryland; Host: John Hopkins; Theme: Investing

in Design, 2010.

Sigma Lambda Alpha

National Landscape Architecture Honor Society, Member, 2006.

Sigma Pi Kappa

National Historical Preservation Honor Society, Honorary Member, 2006.

Association of University Architects

Sustainability Committee Member, 2006.

Association of University Architects

Historic Preservation Committee, 2006.

Association of University Architects

Chair of National Conference, Austin, Texas; Host: University of Texas; Theme: Weathering

the Storm: Stewardship, 2006.

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Served on the Facilities Advisory Committee, 1998 to 2005.

Athens Clarke County Building Department

Chair of Construction Board of Appeals, Appointed Member, 2004 to present.

Athens Area Chamber of Commerce

Member, 2001 to present.

Association of University Architects

Member, 1999 to present.

Athens Clarke County Greenways Commission

Appointed Member, 1999 to present.

Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation Trustee for the non-profit community services organization, 1996 to 2002.

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Cut Score Study Served on national architectural examination review committee, 1991.

University of Georgia School of Interior Design Serve on the School’s Board of Advisors, 1990 to 2001.

ACADEMIC RECORD / PAPERS / PRESENTATIONS / PUBLIC SERVICE

Historical Structural Reports:

Powell House, High Shoals, Georgia, 2019

Billops Grove School, Athens, Georgia, 2019

Union Theater, Union Point, Georgia, 2019

Outbuilding, Wright House, Lincolnton, Georgia, 2019

Bowersville Gin, Bowersville, Georgia, 2018

Belmont Road School, Clarke County, Georgia, 2018

Walker House, Augusta, Georgia, 2018

Banks County Court House, Homer, Georgia, 2017

Main House, Callaway Plantation, Wilkes County, Georgia, 2017

Episcopal Church of the Advent, Madison, Georgia, 2017

Ward-Copelan House, Eatonton, Georgia, 2017

Whitehall Thread Mill, Whitehall, Georgia, 2015

Rocket Hall, OCAF, Watkinsville, Georgia, 2015

Smith-Turner House, Lexington, Georgia, 2015

Dupree-Appling House, Lexington, Georgia, 2015

The Sustainable Campus: Doctor of Education Dissertation, 2011.

The Sustainable Campus as Pedagogy: Opportunities for Enhancing the Curriculum:

Selected to present at Society for College and University Planning’s 45th International

Conference, July 2010.

Gardens and Open Spaces and Their Contributions to the American Campus: Master

Thesis Master of Historical Preservation, 2010.

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The Sustainable Movement and the Future Effects on Campus Development for The

University of Georgia: Master Thesis Master of Landscape Architecture, 2008.

Turning Asphalt to Green: Selected to present at the Association of University Architects

National Conference, 2006.

Research Parks and Other Trends Effecting University’s in American: Presented at the

Association of University Architects National Conference, 2006

A Green Design Solution for Lumpkin Street Stormwater Improvements: Presented at the

Association of University Architects National Conference, 2004.

Aesthetic Design Guidelines for Campus Architecture: The Higher Education Facilities

Summit, 2004.

It Takes a Team to Build a Village: Presented at National Association of College Auxiliary

Services, Colorado Springs, 2003.

Designing a New Research Park: Presented at the Association of Research Parks

International Conference, Vancouver, 2003.

The Master Planning Process at a Public University versus a Private University: Presented

at Society for College and University Planning National Conference, Atlanta, 1999.

School of Environmental Design Lecture and Exhibit Series: The 200 Year Development

of the University of Georgia’s Buildings and Grounds, University of Georgia, 1999

Planning for Disaster: Presented at Society for College and University Planning National

Conference in Chicago, 1997.

Preventive Maintenance and Life Cycle Costing: Presented at the annual Facilities No Name

Conference held at the University of Georgia, 1993.