Dr. James Olive Email and Phone Number

• Course designer and instructor of mixed-method delivery (hybrid) coursework including: Introduction to Research Methods, Qualitative Methodologies, Program Design and Evaluation, Dissertation in Practice Design and Development, Communication and Community Engagement.• Mentor adjunct faculty members on incorporating diverse teaching techniques, including interactive online platforms and multimedia tools, to optimize student engagement and learning outcomes.• Chair and advise 25+ concurrent dissertation committees.• Scholarly researcher in the areas of Educator Trauma, Qualitative Research Methodologies, LGBTQ+ Postsecondary Student Support and Student Success.

Designed, coordinated and facilitated 2-day on-campus immersion experience each term for students completing their first year of the Doctoral Program.

• Facilitated the development and implementation of a 3-year, online EdD Program including: course sequencing, course/content design, program curriculum materials (handbooks, video tutorials, and instructional media).• Identified and recruited highly qualified adjunct faculty members, matching expertise with educational needs, and fostering collaborative relationships to enhance teaching quality.• Managed $3 million program budget.• Coordinated marketing, recruitment and admissions with a national, third-party online learning platform, achieving a total of 250 new students from the program’s inception within two years.

* Appointed Department Chair for Doctoral Studies and Adult Education and Director for Ashland's Leadership Studies doctoral program which consists of over 50 current students and spans 2 campuses.* Created a new Executive Doctoral program in 2018 and collaborated with marketing and graduate admissions departments to develop a new marketing strategy focusing on executives within the business, health, and higher education sectors. This resulted in a 15% increase in student enrollment and 53% increase in revenue.* Manage doctorate and master's level course scheduling and department/program budgets.* Recruit, interview, hire and assign full-time and adjunct faculty.* Member of College Leadership Team.

* Teach Introduction to Research, Quantitative Statistics, Qualitative Inquiry, and Dissertation Research Design.* Chair dissertation committees and serve as methodologist on other student dissertation committees.* Advise 25+ doctoral students and guide 15+ student-lead, longitudinal action research projects.* Co-advisor for undergraduate LGBTQ student group.* Served as College Assessment Committee Chair 2013-2017* McGraw-Hill Distinguished Scholar Award Winner (2016)* Author and co-editor

School of Education & Allied Professions* Created and managed an online and hard-copy resource center and database for curriculum and assessment.* Created online content for new courses using HTML.* Trained faculty on the use of web-based instructional tools.* Managed Web content for the School of Education.

* One of 5 members of the University's HLC re-accreditation steering committee.* Collaborated with Deans and campus administrators in preparation for the University’s successful reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) in September 2007.* Facilitated HLC Accreditation Steering Committee and University Accreditation Committee meetings and project management tasks.* Created and managed an online and hard-copy resource center and database for the HLC site-visiting team.* Served as a liaison to external entities facilitating the production and publication of the University’s Self-Study report.

• Managed quarterly full-time/adjunct Computer Information Science (CIS) schedules, departmental budget, and department class schedule.• Coordinated Tech-Prep initiative within the CIS department and administered Tech-Prep grant funding.• Advised CIS students and Coordinated student tutoring in the College’s Student Success Center.

• Course designer and instructor of mixed-method delivery (hybrid) coursework including: Foundations of Operating Systems, Business Support Technologies, Novell Netware and Microsoft Windows Administration. • External liaison and instructor in Mansfield area secondary, vocational high schools and businesses.

* Served as internal technology and software support for consultants and employees, including software and technical training.* Created online documentation and training manuals* Lotus Notes Database Administrator for Small Business Services Division.* Conducted new hire technology training for all Midwest offices.