Sullivan 1 Timothy M. Sullivan Widener University Hyatt Hall One University Place Chester, PA 19013-5792 610-499-4241 (work) tmsullivan@widener.edu EDUCATION Nova Southeastern University Ed.D., Higher Education Leadership, May 2002. Bryant University MBA., Management, May, 1988. Stonehill College B.A., Psychology, May 1975., cum laude. Harvard University Certificate, Harvard Institute for Educational Management, 1983 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE: 2003-2009 Dean, School of Business and Technology, Community College of Philadelphia 2001-2002 Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean College 1996-2003 Assistant Vice President for Strategic and Corporate Partnerships, Dean College 1996-2001 Dean, School of Professional and Continuing Studies, Dean College 1988-1994 Dean, Executive and Professional Continuing Education, Bryant University 1982-1988 Director, Center for Management Development, Bryant University 1982-1983 Interim Director, Rhode Island Small Business Development Center, Bryant University 1977-1982 Director, Conferences and Institutes Division and Director, Center for Economic Education, Stonehill College 1975-1976 Assistant Director and Director of Summer Programs, Conferences and Institutes Division, Stonehill College
Sullivan 2 AWARDS & OTHER PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS: 2012 National Marlow Frocke Research Award; Association for Continuing Higher Education 2010 Keynote Speaker and Honorary Inductee, Alpha Sigma Lambda., Widener University Chapter 2009-present Associate Professor; School of Education, Hospitality, and Continuing Studies, Widener University 2009 Member, Kappa Delta Pi 2005-2009 Adjunct Assistant Professor; Center for Education, Widener University 1995 Programs for Higher Education Scholar Award; Nova Southeastern University 1993-1996 Governor s Higher Education Appointment to The Rhode Island Human Resources Investment Council 1994-1995 Bryant University Administrative Doctoral Study Fellowship Award 1987 Award for Meritorious Service, National Board of Directors Association for Continuing Higher Education 1982-2015 Educational Consultant; Various universities, colleges, non-profit organizations RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AY 2015-2016 Sullivan, T., Radosh, M., Littlefield, C. (October 2015). Advisory board and alumni networks: Winning strategies. Session presentation at the University Professional Continuing Education Association Mid-Atlantic Conference, Philadelphia, PA. AY 2014-2015 Bastin, L., Corbo, A., Leckrone, J., & Sullivan, T. (July 2014). Expanding Civic Engagement from interdisciplinary collaboration to multi-university consortium. Session Presentation at the Annual Summer Institute of The New American Colleges and Universities, Redlands, CA. Sullivan, T., L., Corbo, A., Leckrone, J. (February 2015). Expanding Scholarship and Practice: From interdisciplinary faculty collaboration to mutli-research and project initiatives. Session presentation at the meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Hilton Head, SC.
Sullivan 3 AY 2013-14 Sullivan, T., Littlefield, C. (November, 2013). Online discussions with meaningful outcomes: A conceptual framework. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Association, West Chester, PA. AY 2012-2013 Articles in Peer Reviewed Journals Sullivan, T.M., & Freishtat, R.L. (2012). Extending learning beyond the classroom: Graduate student experiences of online discussions in a hybrid course. The Journal of Continuing Higher Education, 61(1) 12-22. Sullivan T., & Carter, V. (October, 2012). Developing community college leadership: Extending the university s reach through doctoral education. Roundtable presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities. Chattanooga, TN. Gilio, B., & Sullivan, T. (February 2013). Effective professional development considerations and strategies for second career academics transitioning from non-faculty to faculty roles. Symposium presentation at the annual meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Sarasota, FL.. AY 2011-2012. Ledoux, M., Flynn, J., Sullivan, T., Bolton, M., Staulters, M., Korin, D., Rutter, P., Schaming, S., Gilio, B., & McHenry, N. (2012, February). Research symposia increases faculty engagement. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Hilton Head, SC. Sullivan, T., Bolton, M., Schaming, S., & Pifer, M. (2012, February). Developing a conceptual framework for hybrid course discussions. Roundtable session presentation at the annual meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association. Hilton Head, SC.
Sullivan 4 AY 2010-2011 Articles in Peer Reviewed Journals Sullivan, T.M., & Richardson, E. C. (2010). Living the plan: Strategic planning aligned with practice and assessment. The Journal of Continuing Higher Education, 59(3), 2-9. Sullivan, T.M., Richardson, E.C., & Smutz, W. (April, 2011). Living the strategic plan: Linking strategy, performance and assessment. Concurrent session presentation at the Annual International Conference of the University Continuing Education Association, Toronto, Canada. Sullivan, T.M., Ledoux, M.W., & Flynn, J. (2011, February). Mentoring and induction of new faculty with significant higher education leadership experience: Lessons learned from a veteran administrator in a sea of newbies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Sarasota, FL. Sullivan, T.M. (2011, February). Strategic planning in higher education aligned with practice and assessment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Sarasota, FL. Sullivan, T. M., & Shupp, M. (February 2011). Integrating strategic planning in student affairs with performance and assessment. Concurrent session at the Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania College Personnel Association, West Chester, PA. Sullivan, T. M., & Shupp, M. (February 2011). Integrating strategic planning in student affairs with performance and assessment. Concurrent session at the 37 th Annual Meeting of the Delaware Valley Student Affairs Conference, Lafayette Hill, PA. Sullivan, T. M., & Shupp, M. (October 2010). Integrating strategic planning in student affairs with performance and assessment. Concurrent session at the Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania College Personnel Association, West Chester, PA. Richardson, E.C., & Sullivan, T.M. (September 2010). Living the strategic plan: Linking strategy, performance and assessment. Concurrent session at the University professional Continuing Education Association Mid-Atlantic Region Annual Conference, State College, PA.
Sullivan 5 AY 2009-2010 Sullivan, T.M., & Ledoux, M.W. (February 2010, in absentia). Late career administration to faculty transitions. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Savannah, GA. STUDENT DISSERTATION/PRACTICUM DIRECTION & WORK 2015-2016 Bradshaw, S. (Higher Education Leadership/Dissertation/Chair) Hanson-Zalot. (Higher Education Leadership/Dissertation/Chair). Jeghalef, S. (Higher Education Leadership/Dissertation/Chair). Semerad, G. (Higher Education Leadership/Dissertation/Chair) 2014-2015 Bortz, C. (Higher Education Leadership/Dissertation/Chair). Brazuca, M. (Education Leadership/Dissertation/Member) Flite, H. (Higher Education Leadership/Practicum/Director). Florio, T. (Education Leadership/Dissertation/Member). George, J. (Education Leadership/Dissertation/Member) Kemper, K. (Instructional Technology/Dissertation/Chair) Rubertone, P. (Higher Education Leadership/Dissertation/Chair) 2013-2014 Bachelor, M. (Higher Education Leadership/Dissertation/Chair) Bermudez, S. (Higher Education Leadership/Practicum/Director) Kemper, K. (Instructional Technology/Dissertation/Member). Stroud, G. (Higher Education Leadership/Dissertation/Member). 2012-2013 Bradley, P. (Education Leadership/Dissertation/Member) Buchanan, J. (Higher Education Leadership/Dissertation/Chair). Kozachyn, K. (Education Leadership/Dissertation/Member). Decker, T. (Higher Education Leadership/Dissertation/Chair) Fitzgerald, F. (Education Leadership/Dissertation/Member). Mehrotra, A. (Higher Education Leadership/Dissertation/Chair). Stollar, L. (Education Leadership/Dissertation/Member). Zahler, M. (Higher Education Leadership/Dissertation/Chair). 2011-2012 Deblasis-Persicetti, A. (Higher Education leadership/dissertation/member). Littlefield, C. (Higher Education Leadership/Dissertation/Chair) Radosh, M. (Higher Education Leadership/Dissertation/Chair) Stalker, K. (Higher Education Leadership/Dissertation/Chair). Swanson, K. (Higher Education Leadership/Dissertation/Member). Wooley, R. (Instructional Technology/Dissertation/Member). 2010-2011 Del Puerto, A. (Higher Education Leadership/Practicum/Director). Krenzel, L. (Human Sexuality/Dissertation/Member). 2009-2010 Bolton, D. (Education Leadership/Dissertation/Member). Sumlar-Garrison, J. (Higher Education Leadership/Dissertation/Member).
Sullivan 6 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Administration in Higher Education Current Issues in Higher Education History of Higher Education Independent Directed Study in Higher Education Institutional Effectiveness in Higher Education Practicum in Higher Education Organization and Administration in Higher Education Planning and Evaluation in Postsecondary Education Proseminar in Higher Education Resource Development in Higher Education Scholar-Practitioner Research Project Seminar SERVICE ACTIVITIES Community Leadership and Service 2008-2010 Board Chair, Collegiate Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development, Philadelphia. 2003-2009 Board Member, Collegiate Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development, Philadelphia. 2006-2008 Dean is Advisory Team, Graduate Philadelphia, and Philadelphia. 2004-2006 Board Member, Metropolitan Career Center, Philadelphia. 2003-2008 Member, Local Management Committee, Philadelphia Workforce Development Committee. 1996-2002 Member, Board of Governors, United Chamber of Commerce, and Franklin, MA. 1991-1995 Chair, Board of Trustees, School One High School, and Providence, RI. Professional Service 2014: Academic Coordinator & Associate Professor, Education; Programs in Higher Education, School of Education, Hospitality, and Continuing Studies, Widener University. 2009-20014 Director, Programs in Higher Education & Associate Professor, Education; School of Education, Innovation, and Continuing Studies, Widener University. 2015 Session Moderator, Higher Education, Annual Eastern Educational Research Association Conference, Sarasota, FL. 2013-present Chair, Higher Education SIG, Eastern Educational Research Association.
Sullivan 7 2013-present Editorial Board, The Journal of Continuing Higher Education (Taylor & Francis Group Routledge Publishing). 2011-Current Reviewer, Journal of Educational Research (Official Journal of the Eastern Educational Research Association). 2013-Current Reviewer, The Journal of Continuing Higher Education 1992-1994 Member, National Board of Directors, University Professional Continuing Higher Education Association. 1991-1992 Chair, Region I, University Professional Continuing Higher Education Association. 1986-1987 National Chair, Strategic Planning Committee, Association for Continuing Higher Education. 1985-1989 National Board Chairperson, National Conference on Management and Professional Development Programs. 1985-1987 Member, National Board of Directors, Association for Continuing Higher Education. 1985-1989 Board Member, National Conference on Management and Professional Development Programs. 1977 Chair, Region I, Association for Continuing Higher Education. University Service 2015-current Member, University Sabbatical Review Committee 2015-Current Chair, Budget, Planning, Assessment Committee, Faculty Council 2015-Current Member, Faculty Council Executive Committee. 2015-Current Member, Middle States Task Force, Standard VI Work Group 2015-Current Member, Faculty Council Executive Committee. 2014-Current Co-Chair, Academic Citizen Leadership Training Initiative, Office of the Associate Provost for Assessment, Teaching and Learning. 2014-Current Chair/Facilitator, Department Chairs Framing Group, Office of the Associate Provost for Assessment, Teaching and Learning. 2014-2015 Member, Strategic Planning Scholarship GO Team 2014-2015 Member, Leadership Minor Task Force 2013-2015 Moderator, Graduate Student Research Symposium 2012-2013 Member, School Reorganization Task Force, Office of the Provost. 2010-2011 Chair, Higher Education Faculty Search Committee. 2009-2012 Member, Instructional Resources Committee School & Program Service. 2013-present Member, SEHCS Promotion, Tenure and Academic Freedom Committee 2015 Member, SEHCS Graduate Council 2014 Member, Dean search committee
2011-Current Chair, Programs in Higher Education Advisory Board, School of Education, Hospitality, and Continuing Studies.. 2015-present Academic Program Coordinator, Higher Education 2013 Chair, Bylaws Task Force 2011-2012 Chair, Academic Affairs Committee 2011-2012 Member, Technology Committee 2011-2012 Chair, Academic Affairs Committee 2010 Member, Assistant Director Search, Center for Education 2009-2013 Member, Strategic Planning Committee. 2009-2015 Director, Programs in Higher Education 2006 Member, Department Chair Review Committee, Office of the Dean. 2000-2005 Department-Faculty Advisory Committee (FAC). 2003 Chair, Evaluation & Measurement Search Committee. 2001 Member, Department Chair Search Committee. Sullivan 8