Joy brings over 25 years of administrative experience in business and educational settings, including her current role in higher education administration. Her research interests focus on leadership and professional development of mid-level leaders in higher education. She is an experienced conference presenter on the topics of Leading from the Middle, The Impact and Influence of Mid-Level Leaders, and Building Relationships that Matter through Networking. Joy’s current responsibilities include oversight of 13 full- and part-time academic staff within the largest division of the School of Education at Azusa Pacific University. She also serves as the Chair of the university’s Staff Council and as a member of the President’s Administrative Council. Joy also was a member of the APU 2019-20 Strategic Planning Leadership Team, participating on the Institutional Identity Theme Team.
Julie Marlatt is an educator and national speaker with nearly 20 years of experience in higher education. She has served in enrollment management leadership roles at a state higher education system, as well as at community college and private, 4-year college campuses ranging from small to mid-size to large student populations. Most recently, she was the Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management for the Tennessee Board of Regents where she worked alongside admissions, records, and financial aid teams from 13 community colleges and 26 technical colleges. She is a recipient of the 2018 Under 40 award from the American Association for Women in Community College (AAWCC) for making a difference on community college campuses. She has prior board service within higher education organizations including roles as the member relations chair for the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), and she has also served in multiple leadership roles with the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC). Throughout her higher education career, Julie has continued her education and is a doctoral candidate for a Ph.D. in Community College Leadership from Old Dominion University with research interests in educational equity, policy, and funding. Her dissertation will examine the impact of equity […]
An innovative, passionate educator, Dr. Kelly Chaney holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Higher Education and a M.S. Ed. in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She has spent nearly two decades serving teaching intensive institutions as a member of faculty, department chair, dean, interim provost, and associate vice president of academic affairs, most recently at Marian University of Wisconsin and Blackburn College in Illinois. Dr. Chaney has been appointed as the Dean of the Sharon Walker School of Education at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, effective July 2020. Recognizing the current challenges facing institutions of higher education today, Dr. Chaney is a strong advocate for flexible, instructional delivery models, excellence in university and college teaching, and leadership development for current and prospective academic administrators.
Dr. George Marcus is currently an Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the State University of New York at Geneseo, a highly -regarded public liberal arts college, where he has taught for 13 years. Prior to this role he was a post-doctoral scholar and instructor at Stanford university. He is the leader of a Faculty Learning Group on his campus tasked with studying the literature on best practices in the diversification of higher education faculty as well as gathering input from campus stakeholders and a broad range of experts. His group makes recommendations to the Provost to make progress on this issue and assist in implementation and assessment of such efforts. Dr. Marcus has mentored over one hundred research students from a broad range of backgrounds, most of whom have gone on to graduate school or STEM careers. He has been recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement numerous times, earning five awards for his efforts, including The SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
John D. Shank is the Head Librarian at Penn State Berks. Prior to his appointment in July 2001, he held positions at Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Montgomery County Community College. He was selected by Library Journal in 2005 as a “Mover and Shaker.” Shank’s responsibilities include teaching, administration, research, and service. He teaches CAS 283 Communication and Information Technology. He has directed numerous grants and projects that have been awarded to over 60 faculty, directly impacting more than 85 courses and 2500 students. These initiatives focus on enhancing the student-centered teaching and learning campus environment. His research interests include the role, use, and impact of instructional technologies in higher education and academic libraries. He has given hundreds of presentations at conferences, meetings, and workshops. Additionally, he has authored and coauthored a book, book chapters, and articles that focus on library and CMS/LMS integration, Learning Objects (Digital Learning Materials), and the development of instructional design librarian positions. Currently, he serves on the editorial review board for Internet Reference Services Quarterly and is the co-founder and Advisory Board Co-Chair of the Blended Librarian On-line Community.
As Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Matt provides support and oversight for all phases of faculty life at the University. In order to promote the highest academic standards and inclusive excellence, he advises the Provost on faculty recruitment, promotion, and tenure; assists the colleges in recruitment and mentoring; and oversees the promotion and tenure process. He has also served as Graduate Program Director, English Department Chair, and Associate Dean for the Humanities. He earned his BA and MA at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his PhD at Penn State.
Goal driven. Student focused. Highly motivated. They are all buzz works that adequately describe Dr. Ashley Morris’ attributes, but do not convey the fullness of her passions. She is committed to the process of learning. In each of her vocations, she strives to expose others to educational opportunities that meet their needs and help them see the benefit in lifelong learning. Currently, Dr. Morris serves as Dean of Business and Professional Services at Savannah Technical College, where she manages initiatives related to all divisional programs, courses, and instructional services, including community, high school, and college programs, as well as promotion of the College to public and private organizations. She leads a team of faculty and staff toward being transforming practitioners and providing learning experiences that equip students for the workforce and further education. Prior to serving at Savannah Tech, Dr. Morris worked as a Dean of Academic Affairs at Albany Technical College. She was also the Chief Executive Officer for Reaching for Stars Tutoring Services in Hinesville, GA. She gained teaching experience as an English instructor for Albany Technical College and Savannah Technical College. She has also worked as an academic advisor. Dr. Morris has a Doctorate of Education in […]
In 2019, Tim Love led Loyola University Chicago’s efforts to restructure its compliance program related to Title IX and other equity/civil rights laws, creating the Office for Equity & Compliance to centralize the program and bring institutional policies into alignment across faculty, student, and staff domains. Previously, Love had held various student affairs roles over 11 years at Loyola, including serving as the associate dean of students, director of student conduct and conflict resolution, and within residence life. With over 15 years of experience working with students in crisis, Love is passionate about issues of equity and social justice and seeks to assist higher education institutions in implementing progressive, responsible practices that ensure the safety of their students and the integrity of their institution. Love holds both a Juris Doctorate and Bachelors of Arts from Loyola University Chicago, and a Master of Science in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Colorado State University. He is also a trained and experienced mediator and circle facilitator, and he has conducted trainings nationally and internationally on topics including restorative justice, student conduct administration, behavioral intervention teams and threat assessment, and mission-driven leadership.
Megan Stevens is the Assistant Vice President for Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ, and the Executive Director and Executive Secretary of the Stevens Alumni Association. She and her team of eight direct the alumni engagement and annual giving opportunities for over 54,000 Stevens alumni. Megan is the chief alumni officer for Stevens, and the Executive Director of the Stevens Alumni Association. Prior to Stevens, Megan was the Senior Director of Regional and Affinity Strategy in the office of Development and Alumni Relations at Lehigh University for eight years, where she managed a team of seven that collectively produced all of Lehigh’s region and interest-based programming for its 85,000-strong alumni community. Before her time at Lehigh, Megan was the Assistant Executive Director of Mortar Board, a national honor society for college seniors. Megan has more than 18 years of experience in higher education in student affairs, alumni relations and development, volunteer management, and strategic planning. She has a Master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor’s degree in History, also from The Ohio State University.
