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EXPERTS

PRESIDENT DR. MARY HAWKINS

Since joining Bellevue University in 1995, Dr. Mary Hawkins has overseen a period of unprecedented enrollment growth, helping the university consistently rank among the nation’s top institutions for online learning and military-friendly education.

Dr. Hawkins pioneered Bellevue University’s online learning model, one of the first and most successful in the U.S. Her leadership has been instrumental in every phase, from identifying market needs and developing curriculum to piloting and promoting programs that attract and engage students.

Topics: Online Learning, Open Access Education, Non-traditional Students

DR. MARY DOBRANSKY

Dean of the College of Science and Technology with experience in leadership, innovation, technology, teaching, team development, and systems thinking.

Topics: IT Education, Leadership, Women in STEM

DR. MICHELLE EPPLER

Associate Vice President of the Human Capital Lab and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, with over 25 years of experience in higher education, specializing in teaching and supporting adult learners.

Topics: Corporate Learning, Continuing Education, Higher Education Partnerships, Leadership Development

DR. REBECCA MURDOCK

Dean of the College of Business, Dr. Rebecca Murdock has a broad background in higher education leadership and teaching. Her expertise spans strategic planning, institutional accreditation, academic assessment, change management, and technology integration.

Topics: Academic Program Accreditation, Technology, Business, Academic Program Development

DR. MATT DAVIS

Matt Davis is the Dean, EVP, and Chief Financial Officer at Bellevue University, bringing over 35 years of experience in operations and human resource management. He holds a Ph.D. in Business from Northcentral University and an MBA from Bellevue University, where he is a member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society. Matt specializes in HR functions, quality control, and training and development, using his extensive background in higher education administration to enhance operational efficiency and academic excellence.

Topics: Operations Management, Human Resource Management, Quality Control, Training and Development, Higher Education Administration