COVER STORY

Pioneering a New Era of Innovation & Excellence

Lisa Coleman, Ph.D., is a distinguished scholar with a proven track record in academia and organizational stewardship. Her career is marked by a commitment to collaboration, multi-sector partnerships, and systemic equity, having consistently driven initiatives at the intersection of...

MENTOR’S MANTRA

Essential Elements for Education Innovators: The AEIOU Framework

Tonya B. Amankwatia, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Provost for Distance Education and Extended Learning at North Carolina A&T State University, relishes inspiring teaching and learning excellence. With extensive experience spanning K12, professional, and higher education institutions in the US, Liberia,...

ACADEMIC VIEW

Transforming Higher Education Leadership: The Power of Executive Coaching

Dr. Jennifer deCoste is the President of ACT Executive Coaching, leveraging over 25 years of experience in education and leadership. With a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction / Gender Studies from Penn State University, Jennifer has excelled in roles...

The WHOLE Experience: Reflecting on The State of Higher Education Leadership

Dr. Morris Thomas serves as Assistant Provost for Digital and Online Learning and Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Assessment at Howard University.  Dr. Thomas is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational...

LEADER IN FOCUS

Championing Gender Equality & Inclusion for a Brighter Future

Dr. Arletha McSwain, a distinguished leader in online education, earned her PhD from the University of Missouri-Columbia, her Masters in Education, and her Bachelors in Education from Lincoln University-Missouri. Her extensive experience in launching online programs that comply with...

INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE

Making Sense of Credential Chaos

Christopher Mullin, Ph.D., is strategy director of data and measurement for Lumina Foundation. Previously, he served as director of Strong Start to Finish at Education Commission of the States, executive vice chancellor of the Florida College System, the assistant...