» Scholarship & Publications

Writing, scholarship, and ideas that shape my work.

Across my career, my scholarship has grown alongside my roles in higher education. I began in the laboratory, publishing scientific papers and abstracts that taught me how to ask good questions and follow evidence wherever it leads. That curiosity eventually expanded beyond the sciences and into the classroom, the campus, and the wider academic community. It inspired me to create Innovations in Education, a television talk show (now archived on YouTube) where I interviewed educators and leaders about ideas that were reshaping teaching and learning. Over time, my focus shifted toward the systems that make higher education work, leading me to write white papers on institutional effectiveness, leadership, and organizational culture. That work ultimately set the stage for my recent book, which brings together lessons from decades across multiple institution types and roles. The through-line is simple: a commitment to understanding how people learn, how institutions evolve, and how thoughtful leadership can help both flourish.

📘 Book

Metrics, Mapping, and Modelling for Masterful Management in Higher Education
Emerald Publishing, April 2025
A synthesis of decades of institutional experience across multiple universities, offering a framework for leadership, organizational learning, and evidence-informed decision-making.

📝 Selected Papers and Abstracts

My early career focused on physiological and neuroscientific research before expanding into educational technology, online learning, and collaborative academic systems.

Representative journal articles:

  • “Advisory Groups to Encourage Collaboration,” EDUCAUSE Quarterly (2011)
  • “Web-Based Entry-Level Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway,” AJPE (2004)
  • “Regional Variations in the Physiology of the Rat Caudate-Putamen,” Journal of Neural Transmission (2003)
  • “3D Electrophysiological Topography of the Rat Corticostriatal System,” Journal of Comparative Physiology (2002)

Selected abstracts and conference papers:

  • “Exploring the Gap Between Research and Practice,” STTI International Nursing Research Congress (2011)
  • “3D Electrophysiological Topography of the Rat Corticostriatal System,” Midwest Deans Occupational Therapy Research Conference (2002)
  • “Web-Based Student Resources in Distance Pharmacy Education,” AACP Annual Meeting (1998)

🎤 Key Presentations

My invited presentations and workshops span academic leadership, institutional effectiveness, assessment, technology, and organizational culture.

Highlighted national and international presentations:

  • “Metrics, Mapping, and Modelling for Masterful Management in Higher Education,” AAUA Annual Meeting (2024)
  • “Allocation of Faculty Lines: A Transparent, Equitable, and Risk-Based Process,” AASCU Winter Meeting (2016)
  • “The Big Picture: Student Learning Outcomes and Grades,” ANNY Annual Conference (2013)
  • “Instructional Assessment and Educational Technologies,” SUNY CIT (2011)
  • “Lights, Camera, Classroom Action! Innovations in Education,” SUNY CIT (2010)
  • “Trends in Higher Education Classroom Design,” American Institute of Architects (2010)

Workshops:

  • “Using Concept Mapping to Build an Interface to Institutional Knowledge,” AIR Annual Conference (2023)

📺 Media Features

My work in academic technology, organizational leadership, and public communication has been highlighted in national media outlets.

  • The New York Times — “E-Testing: The Future Is Here” (2012)
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education — “It’s Not Oprah, but a TV Show Works for Professors at Stony Brook” (2010)

These pieces spotlight my efforts to expand access to learning, promote innovation, and bring educational research into public conversation.

🎬 Scholarly & Educational Video Work

Innovations in Education (YouTube Series)

For many years, I hosted Innovations in Education, a television talk show dedicated to conversations with faculty, technologists, founders, and academic leaders about emerging practices in teaching and learning.
The full archive is available here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGwpkOtA6M14INP6cucXInA

The series reflects my belief that scholarship should be public-facing, accessible, and grounded in lived academic practice.

Sentient Knowledge-Management Video Series

In recent years, I have produced a series of videos demonstrating Sentient, the concept-mapping and modeling environment at the core of my work on knowledge management, decision culture, and institutional coherence.

These videos showcase how complex information environments can be structured to support leadership, collaboration, and organizational learning.

Video collection:
https://hellocommunity.net/sentient/videos/

✨ A Cohesive Scholarly Arc

Across publications, media, and video work, my scholarship reflects a progression:

  1. Early scientific research built a foundation in rigorous inquiry.
  2. Public scholarship through Innovations in Education expanded my reach.
  3. White papers and applied research shaped institutional leadership practices.
  4. My recent book integrates it all into a practical framework for higher-education leaders.

It is a body of work rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to improving the systems that help people learn and thrive.