Jeff A. Ehrlich, Ed.DPark UniversityExecutive Director of Gilbert AZ campusDirector of Special Projects and Strategic Implementation 2016-2018 Interim President July 2015 to January 2016Faculty Senate President 2013-2015Associate Professor-- College of Management8700 NW River Park DriveParkville, MO 64152816-559-5647jeff.ehrlich@park.eduEducation:BS Friends UniversityMBA Friends UniversityEdD College of Saint MaryProfile: Dr. Jeff Ehrlich joined Park University in Parkville, Missouri in 2011 as associate professor in the Master of Healthcare Administration program in the Hauptmann School of Public Affairs. He served as the University Interim President from 2015-2016. Previously, Ehrlich served as faculty senate president for two terms, and associate dean of the Hauptmann School of Public Affairs.He is the Executive Director of Campus Operations in Gilbert, AZ. This is Park University's first venture with a residential campus that will include undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as traditional and non-traditional student education. The campus will eventually have 12 NAIA sports, while continuing to add degrees and certifications.Ehrlich led the Office of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives at Park University, a project based incubator, which strategizes and implements innovative ideas across all campus centers including military locations. Current projects include a Masters degree in Logistics with an emphasis in autonomous industrial management, and most recently implementing electronic texts in specific degrees and programs at the University. Other projects include collaboration with community colleges across the nation related to four year degree completion, 2+2 agreements, and potential expansion of a campus located virtual lab for clinical applications.Ehrlich is an invited speaker to discuss student and higher education opportunities to drive costs down, in particular textbook and other student required materials.