Member Spotlight: Diane Lynn Reynolds

1. Name, Title, and Institution (as you would like it published)
Diane Lynn Reynolds
Senior Academic Specialist, University of Maryland, School of Nursing, Office of the Academic Deans

2. CAPACRAO Involvement
I have been a CAPACRAO member since October 2025.

3. About Your Role
As an Academic Specialist supporting our Baccalaureate Program across two campuses, I manage several key student-focused events throughout the year.  I oversee the revisions and the implementation of new courses to our BSN Plan of Study.  Prepare periodic reports, financial statements and records on academic program activities, progress, status, or other special reports for management or outside agencies.  I communicate and respond to student questions and concerns; work with students to resolve all issues to ensure ongoing satisfaction with program and successful progress to completion.

4. Professional Highlight
This year, I am especially proud of managing the many components of our Curriculum Committee Project—coordinating and reviewing all of the supporting documents for accuracy, carefully overseeing each step of the DocuSign workflow, organizing and storing all final records, writing a comprehensive SOP for the project, and providing ongoing training for current and new staff.  The refining of the project has been over a two-year period.

5. Advice to Peers
Always remember that our students’ interests and concerns should remain at the center of our work. Participating in our Spring and Fall graduations should remind us that every effort we make throughout the year is meaningful and worthwhile.

6. Fun Fact
I love traveling with my husband—especially cruising—and I cherish time spent with our grandson and our immediate family.