A career across six institution types, three countries, and countless collaborations.
My career spans an exceptional range of higher-education environments—research universities, regional comprehensives, private non-profits, Hispanic-serving institutions, professional schools, open-access colleges, and multi-campus state systems—alongside roles in both industry and entrepreneurial technology. I have worked at institutions enrolling from 4,600 students (Fairmont State) to over 80,000 (Penn State), and in missions ranging from access-focused to Research One. This breadth has given me a rare, multidimensional understanding of how very different institutional types function, evolve, and succeed. The following is a timeline of the institutions at which I have worked, my title, and a few key achievements. The logo of each institution links to its about page. The year on the path is the start date for each position.
In addition to these full time positions I have also worked on many entrepreneurial projects, including my own companies and organizations.
2017-
Provost; Professor
- Oversaw academic strategy and assessment
- Strengthened faculty senate relations
- Implemented transparent, data-driven faculty line allocation
2015
Provost & VPAA
- Led institutional strategic planning
- Major organizational redesign (new college, new units, Honors College)
- Enrollment and online program growth
- International partnerships (China, Cambodia)
2011
Vice Provost
- Led Middle States self-study
- Strategic plans for teaching & learning, assessment, global engagement
- Implemented comprehensive student learning assessment
- Established Center for Teaching and Learning
2006
Assistant Provost and Executive Director of Teaching, Learning, and Technology.
- Created unified Teaching, Learning & Technology Division
- Modernized learning spaces and faculty development
- Innovations in Education online talk-show
2003
Director of The Royer Center For Learning and Academic Technologies
- Expanded instructional tech capacity across 20+ campuses
- Inter-campus course sharing systems
- Leadership role in redesign of the World-Campus (Penn State online)
1997
Associate Professor and Director of The Office of Information Technology and Learning Resources
- Founded world’s first accredited online School of Pharmacy with associated pedagogical and technical support
- Implemented first student laptop program.
1992
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology
- Developed and taught courses in pharmacology
- Implemented universities first student computer lab
- Implemented first web server and use of classroom computers