The curriculum of the Ph.D. Program in Community College Leadership aligns with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Competencies for Community College Leaders. Some of the core courses are 'team taught' by an 精东 faculty member and integrate a 'Guest Scholar' who is a recognized community college leader. The Guest Scholar provides practical and relevant content for emerging senior leaders at community and technical colleges. Other courses may utilize guest speakers from community/technical colleges, state system offices, professional associations, national think tanks, research organizations, workforce development professionals, as well as state and federal government.

Research Interests
community college missions, critical policy studies, organizational discourse processes, organizational sustainability
Assistant Professor
Research Interests
Postsecondary CTE, Workforce Development, Community College Leadership, Instructional Design, Inclusive Design, UDL
Associate Professor
Research Interests
Rural community colleges. Academic and non-academic collaboration among institutions of higher education.The role of the community college in addressing issues related to poverty.

Guest Scholars

Linnie Carter

Vice President of College Advancement

Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PA

Community College Finance, Fund-Raising, and Resource Management

 

Hara Charlier

President

Central Lakes College, Brainerd, MN

Leadership

 

Ellen Davenport

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Government Relations, Virginia Community College System - Richmond, VA

Community college, politics and policy development

Natalie Harder

President

Coker UniversityHartsville, SC

Leadership

 

Milan Hayward

Vice President,

Workforce Development Services

Virginia Western Community College

Roanoke, VA

Community college workforce development

 

Sue Kater

Vice Chancellor for Institutional Strategy,

Maricopa Community College

Phoenix, AZ

Community college governance and policy development

Debbie Lamm

President Emeritus

Edgecombe Community College

Rocky Mount, NC

Community college policy, governmental relations

 

Christopher Mullin

Strong Start to Finish

Education Commission of the States

Denver, CO

Community college finance and budgeting

 

Kellie Sorey

Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

Tidewater Community College, Norfolk, VA

Community College Curriculum, Program Development, and Quality Assurance

 

Patrick Tompkins

President

New Hampshire Technical Institute, Concord's Community College, Concord, NH

Community College Leadership