Areas of Expertise:
- English as a Second Language
- Academic Support Services
- Adult Education
- Student Engagement, Retention, and Persistence
- Distance Education
Education:
- EdD, Northcentral University, La Jolla CA
- Master of Liberal Studies (ESOL), Fort Hays State University, Hays KS
- BA, Fort Hays State University, Hays KS
Dissertation:
- Examining the Factors, Which Compel Online Graduate Students to Seek Academic Assistance
Research Areas of Interest:
- Adult Education
- Student Engagement, Retention, and Persistence
- Online Learning
- English as a Second Language
- Academic Support
Certifications and /or Licenses:
- Certified Learning Center Professional - Level 2
- College Reading and Learning Association: International Tutor Level 3 Certification
Select Publications:
- Dembsey, J.M., Northern, S., Daines, R., & Miller, H. (2020). Novice researchers: Creating a partnership between an Academic Success Center and IRB. The Chronicle of Mentoring and Coaching, 4(13), 553-557.
Select Professional Experience:
- Coordinator, Academic Success Center, Northcentral University
- ESL Faculty, Cloud County Community College
- Developmental Education Faculty, Cloud County Community College
- Peer Tutor Coordinator, Cloud County Community College