Bryan J. Watkins

Bryan has over 20 years of higher education experience working with adult learners in various accelerated and hybrid learning models. In his current position, he serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of his school, delivering both undergraduate and graduate degrees, and is a member of the faculty. Additionally, Bryan sits on the Governing Board of the University Center of Lake County, an Illinois Board of Higher Education sponsored consortium. Prior to joining Dominican in 1997, he served for 7 years as the founding director of marketing & admissions at Lewis University. He earned a doctoral degree in adult and continuing education from National-Louis University, a Master of Business Administration degree from Keller Graduate School of Management, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Morningside College.