Mike is currently the Director of Talent Development at University of Florida Advancement where he has worked in talent management since 2016. After completing a 2,156-mile southbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, Mike started his career passion for learning & development at Outward Bound leading groups of adjudicated youth on 28-day leadership excursions through the tannin-colored, alligatored rivers of Florida. Starting in 2012, he has worked in various higher education roles including the UF Office of Sustainability and the Center for Instructional Technology & Training as an Instructional Designer assisting faculty with developing courses for UF Online. Mike has a BA in American Studies from Hobart & William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY and “officially” became a Gator in 2019, earning an MA in Digital Design from the Digital Worlds Institute at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
“Peaks and valleys or fire and ice, I help you chart your leadership journey in an ever-changing landscape. Through our work together, you will learn to listen to your authentic inner voice, trust your instincts, and magnify your impact.” Dr. Kimberly Miloch empowers leaders to honor core values and trust their intuition while navigating the complexities of academic leadership. Through meaningful inquiry and best-practices, she challenges clients to lead with purpose and take specific actions in charting their leadership path. Her coaching philosophy focuses on each client’s unique leadership style, guiding them through the joys and intricacies of executive leadership. Dr. Miloch has more than 20 years of experience in higher education as a faculty member and senior administrative leader. She has held a variety of leadership roles as a director, associate dean, and vice provost. She previously served as Director of Quality Enhancement Programs at TWU and was a member of the sport management faculty at Indiana University and Northern Illinois University. Dr. Miloch earned her Ph.D. in sport management and physical education from Florida State University, holds a master of science in education and sport management from Baylor University, and a bachelor of arts in mass communication and […]
Russell is committed to faculty development in areas of teaching and learning, faculty engagement, and faculty leadership development. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Faculty Development and has designed or co-designed a range of faculty leadership development programs and initiatives. In collaboration with Dr. Sara Zeigler, Russell has published and presented on leadership topics ranging from leadership styles, building effective teams, and supporting emerging academic leaders. Carpenter has written or edited a wide range of books including Engaging Millennial Faculty, Studio-Based Approaches for Multimodal Projects, Writing Studio Pedagogy, Sustainable Learning Spaces, and Design for Composition. Articles have appeared in Computers and Composition, Journal of Learning Spaces, Across the Disciplines, Journal of Excellence in College Teaching, Academic Leader, Journal of Creative and Artistic Education, among others, and is a columnist for the National Teaching and Learning Forum. Carpenter is the former President of the Southeastern Writing Center Association (SWCA) and Chair of the National Association of Communication Centers. He received the 2018 Turner Award from the National Association of Communication Centers, along with the 2015 Preston Award for Leadership. In 2020, he was awarded the Southeastern Writing Center Association’s highest recognition, the Achievement Award.
James has been chair of the history department at Oakland University since 2018. In this role, he oversees the daily administration of the department as well as the development and implementation of new initiatives. He is also responsible for the recruitment and retention of faculty and students. For the past several years, much of his time has been devoted to navigating the particular challenges brought on by COVID and managing a department through a period of contraction. James earned his B.A. in history and political science from Duquesne University. He received his M.A. and Ph.D. in history from Saint Louis University. He has held faculty appointments at Saint Louis University and Oakland University. In addition to his administrative role, James has published significantly in the fields of medieval and religious history.
Dr. Tracy Smith is the Director for Faculty Mentoring and Career Support, and a Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Appalachian State University. Smith develops and facilitates programming for faculty at all career levels, including new, early career, mid-career, and legacy career faculty. Smith is also the past Faculty Fellow for Mentoring Initiatives for the College of Education. For her fellowship, Smith created a developmental community model of mentorship and support for the COE. In addition, in 2021, she established the RCOE Mentoring Guild, a shared craft model of faculty support. In 2017, Smith was awarded the UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award, and in 2005 and 2015, she received the College of Education Outstanding Teaching Award. She has also received the Appalachian Student Government Association Outstanding Teacher Award and the College of Education Outstanding Mentor and Community of Practice Awards, and in 2001, she received the Outstanding Dissertation Award from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). Her research interests include mentoring and educational development in higher education, middle-level education and teacher preparation, the relationship between teaching expertise and student learning, and evaluating the depth of student understanding. She has had articles […]
Robin Lynn Cautin was named Provost of Sacred Heart University in October 2021. Robin served as dean of Sacred Heart University’s College of Arts & Sciences from 2014-2021. Prior to her time at SHU, she served variously as department chairperson, dean of undergraduate education, associate provost, and professor of psychology at Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY. Cautin completed her postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology at Columbia University and her doctorate in clinical psychology at Case Western Reserve University. She earned her bachelor’s degree with distinction in psychology and philosophy at the University of Delaware. Cautin is a noted scholar in the history of psychology and of clinical psychology in particular. She is the co-editor in chief of the five-volume Encyclopedia of Clinical Psychology, published by Wiley-Blackwell in January 2015, and has recently agreed to author a book for Oxford University Press on the history of psychotherapy in the United States.
Successfully guiding my clients through the muddy, mystifying process of tenure & promotion, academic leadership advancement, and beyond. Nicole Pulliam, PhD is a certified professional coach, with a specialization in executive and career coaching rooted in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) principles. Nicole has an expansive background in higher education for over 20 years in academic leadership (student affairs & academic affairs) and as a tenured faculty member. Nicole draws upon her counseling, multicultural competence, and social justice training background to honor clients’ unique needs and lived experiences at the intersections of their multiple identities. As a Black Indigenous Person of Color (BIPOC) woman and first-generation college graduate, Nicole is most passionate about supporting clients from similar backgrounds, who often feel like impostors in the academy. As a mother of two, Nicole is committed to helping faculty and academic leaders successfully navigate the complexities of parenting while maintaining productivity and preserving their overall wellness. Nicole understands firsthand how confusing and perplexing the tenure and promotion process can be. She guides junior faculty through the often-muddy process of tenure and promotion, supports mid-career faculty by clarifying career goals and potential next steps along their career journeys, and provides strategic leadership […]
Susan (Sue) Hildebrandt has held positions in three different colleges at Illinois State University since her 2009 arrival: as a professor of Spanish and applied linguistics and teacher education program coordinator in the College of Arts and Sciences for 10 years, as an interim chairperson in the College of Education for three years, and as an interim associate dean in the Mennonite College of Nursing for one year. She currently serves as the Special Assistant to the Provost, where she contributes to leadership development programming, HLC reaccreditation efforts, new program development, and exploring how to engage new learners in new ways. She also coordinates the implementation of COACHE faculty satisfaction and staff success survey recommendations and manages ISU’s Institutional Membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). She has served on the ACTFL Board of Directors and has also published and presented in the areas of world language teacher preparation and inclusive language teaching practices.
Dr. Chris L. Heavey is the Executive Vice President and Provost at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). In this role, he serves as the university’s chief academic officer and works closely with the president in overseeing academic, administrative, and budgetary policies and priorities for the campus. As a professor of psychology, he conducts research to improve understanding of the inner experience and its relationship to mental health. He is one of the nation’s leading scholars in the thoughts and feelings that make up the consciousness of people as they go about their everyday lives. Dr. Heavey has been at UNLV for more than 30 years, during which time he has been recognized for his award-winning work. He has also held a variety of leadership and administrative positions over his career, including Senior Vice Provost, Dean, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Director of General Education, Associate Dean, Interim Department Chair, and President of the Nevada State Psychology Board. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles. He also holds a master’s degree from UCLA and a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz.
Dr. Charlene Gamaldo is the inaugural Associate Vice Provost of the Johns Hopkins University Provost’s Leadership Advancement & Development Academy (a.k.a L.A.D.). Dr. Gamaldo is a Professor of Neurology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine with joint appointments in psychiatry and behavioral sciences and anesthesiology – critical care. She is currently the Vice Chair of Faculty Development in Neurology, the Medical Director of the JH Center for Sleep and Wellness and the former co-clerkship Director for Neurology. The L.A.D. Academy supports the development of JHU faculty across the academic enterprise with university-wide access to vetted professional development resources and new provost-sponsored leadership cohort programs. Dr. Gamaldo received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Virginia, she earned her medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine, and after completing her neurology residency at the University of North Carolina Hospital, she became the first neurology sleep fellow at Johns Hopkins in 2004. Since joining the Johns Hopkins faculty, her career accomplishments reflect her passion and pursuit of excellence across the JHU pillars of teaching, mentorship, research, and clinical care. She has over 122 scholarly works in sleep medicine research, medical education, and academic career development. Dr. Gamaldo has received awards in […]
