These are typically my office hours yet I have various meetings throughout the day. It is best to schedule an appointment with me.

Dawn M. Rhodes, M.Ed., CNP serves as the Service-Learning Program Coordinator in the Center for Community & Civic Engagement at Mesa Community College (MCC).  In this capacity, she manages the service-learning program, coordinates the Service-Learning Assistant Program, plans a variety of events, and assists with various office functions.  She was the Chair of the Community Engagement Advisory Board from 2008 to 2022.

Degrees

M.Ed. Masters of Education in Educational Leadership (May 2004) - Northern Arizona University

Bachelors of Science in Recreational Management with a Certification in Nonprofit Leadership and Management (American Humanics Certification) with a Minor in Communications - Arizona State University

Associate of Arts & Associate of General Studies - Chandler Gilbert-Community College

Awards

• 2002-2003 - Phi Theta Kappa Hall of Honor
• April 2004 - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Paragon Award for New Advisors
• April 2006 - Governor’s Volunteer Service Award in the Service-Learning category
• April 2007 -  Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Distinguished Advisor Award
• December 2007 - Professional Staff Association Employee Recognition Award
• Spring 2010 - Phi Theta Kappa Mentor
• Fall 2012 - Phi Theta Kappa Mentor
• 2012-2013 District-Wide Innovation of the Year and Dr. Paul M. Pair Award & MCC’s Innovation of the Year
• Spring 2013 - Employee of the Month (February)
• Fall 2014 - Phi Theta Kappa Mentor
• Spring 2015 - Mile Club Challenge Winner
• Spring 2016 - iACTing award for saving a co-worker’s life
• Fall 2016 - Maintain Don’t Gain Challenge Winner
• Spring 2018 - Phi Theta Kappa Mentor
• Spring 2021 - Phi Theta Kappa Mentor
• Spring 2022 - MCC’s 2022 Innovation of the Year

Digital Badges

• Service-Learning Champion
• Civic Engagement Champion
• Green Zone Training - Military Supportive Campus
• Foster Advocate - Bridging Success Champion
• Linchpin Social Badge - my civic personality (Up to Us)
• Maricopa Digital Badging Training: Badge for Badging
• Badgr Onboarding Series: Level One - Onboaring Pathway Badge Awarding
• Badgr Onboarding Series: Level Two - Onboaring Pathway Celebrate Success
• Badgr Onboarding Series: Level Three - Onboaring Pathway Badge Backpacks
• Badgr Onboarding Series: Level Four - Onboaring Pathway Integrations
• Badgr Onboarding Series: Level Five - Onboaring Pathway API Access
• Skillsoft - Leveraging Social Media for Persuasive Communication
• Vector Solutions: Cultural Appropriation Versus Appreciation
• Vector Solutions: The Influence of Unconscious Bias in Decision Making
• Vector Solutions: Communication Styles and Skills
• Vector Solutions: Conflict Management Staff to Staff
• Vector Solutions: Managing Difficulty Behaviors