COVER STORY
Fostering Academic Innovation and Student Success
Doris Savron, Vice Provost - Colleges, Assessment and Curriculum, University of Phoenix
Doris Savron has served as Vice Provost of Colleges, Assessment and Curriculum since 2018 at University of Phoenix, overseeing the strategy for academic programs and curriculum design, institutional assessment, and faculty, including oversight of strategy for degree, certificate and...
ACADEMIC VIEW
Unlocking the Future of Higher Education: Lessons from Transforming Small Colleges
Drew Van Horn, Former College President and Administrator
Dr. Drew Van Horn has over 40 years of higher education experience, including nine years as president of Brevard College, a private liberal arts college in North Carolina, and Young Harris College a private liberal arts College in Georgia....
Bridging Tradition and Technology in Higher Education
Dr. Henry Mack, Vice President, Strategy & Innovation, St. Thomas University
Dr. Henry Mack is currently the Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida. He previously served as the Chancellor of the Florida Department of Education, overseeing a $3 billion budget and 1.5 million...
Leading the Way in Student Success
Dr Micki Davis, Director of Undergraduate Student Success and Retention, University of the Cumberlands
Dr Micki Davis is the Director of Student Success and Retention at the University of the Cumberlands. In this role, she supports on-campus undergraduate students. She has worked in various higher education roles. Dr. Davis also served in leadership...
The Key to Effective Academic Support in Higher Education
Dewayne Stafford, University Ombudsman, Texas Southern University
Dewayne Stafford is the Ombudsman at Texas Southern University, specializing in conflict resolution and fostering a supportive campus environment. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, a Master...
Critical Analysis of the Performative Nature of DEI
Frederick V. Engram Jr, Assistant Professor of Higher Education, Fairleigh Dickinson University
Frederick V. Engram Jr., EdD., is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Dr. Engram teaches courses in the history of higher education, critical race theory, and diversity and social justice in higher education. His research...
INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE
“Landing the Plane”: A Tactical Approach Towards Using AI to Create the Competent Institution
Dr. Hernán Londoño, Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist, Lenovo
Dr. Hernán Londoño is Lenovo’s Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist and a visionary leader in education and technology. With over 20 years as a CTO and CISO in higher education, he has driven transformative initiatives in cybersecurity, AI, and...







