Education & Experience

Education

• Ed.D. in Education (Instructional Systems Technology), Indiana University Bloomington, 2023

• Ph.D. coursework (ABD), Business Administration (Information Systems), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

• M.B.A. in Business Administration, Eastern Illinois University, 1999

• B.S. in Finance, Illinois State University, 1995

Certifications

• Quality Matters Higher Education Peer Reviewer, 2015

• Certified Online Learning Administrator, Illinois Online Network, 2014

• Graduate Teaching Certificate, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2002

Experience in Higher Education

University of Illinois Springfield, 2005-present

Office of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs/Provost: Associate Provost for Academic Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness, 2024-present (Title changed from Associate Provost for Institutional Research and Effectiveness in Sept. 2026 to better reflect responsibilities)

Senior academic leader responsible for advancing institutional strategy, effectiveness, and continuous improvement across the university. Partner with academic and administrative leaders to drive evidence-informed decision-making, oversee accreditation, and lead initiatives that strengthen organizational performance and mission achievement.

Center for Online Learning, Research & Service: Director, 2022-2024; Acting Director, 2021-2022; Associate Director, 2019-2021; E-Learning/Data Specialist, 2012-2019

Led institutional online learning strategy, compliance oversight, and faculty development initiatives in collaboration with deans, faculty, and academic staff to advance online education.

Department of Management Information Systems: Visiting Assistant Professor/Lecturer, 2005-2012; Adjunct Instructor, 2012-2024

Delivered graduate and undergraduate courses in e-business and IT management and advanced technology-enhanced learning while conducting research and providing extensive professional service. 

Courses taught: MIS 352 Principles of MIS (on-campus), MIS 395 Electronic Business Strategy, Architecture, & Design (online), MIS 513 Management Information Systems (online & blended), MIS 525 Information Technology Management (online), MIS 575 Technology Management and Organizational Transformation (online & blended), EDL 515 Online Teaching & Learning (online).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1999-2003)

Department of Business Administration: Course Instructor (2001-2003), Teaching/Research Assistant (1999-2001)

Delivered undergraduate courses and supported teaching and research projects as a doctoral student.

Course taught: BADM 392/ACCY 333 Information Organization for Management Information Systems (on-campus).

Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL (1996-1999)

Center for Business and Industry; Academic Services: Computer Training Specialist, 1997-1999; Adjunct Business Instructor, 1997-1998; Secretary to the Dean of Instructional Services, 1996-1997

Provided contracted computer training to regional businesses, taught for-credit business courses, supported instructional administrative operations.

Courses taught: BUS 085 Accounting Process (on-campus), BUS 094 Business Mathematics (on-campus).