Evan Faidley, Ph.D.

With over a decade of experience in higher education, Dr. Evan W. Faidley is committed to supporting and guiding today’s and tomorrow’s leaders to tap into their scholarly identity (grounded in curiosity) while developing their practitioner (professional) talents. He draws from his experiences as a first-generation undergraduate student, graduate student, and professional to uplift students, faculty, and staff as they navigate terrains of uncertainty and belongingness. Dr. Faidley’s interdisciplinary background in community collaboration, advising, college teaching, and research has shaped his self-concept and purpose: helping others find success as they transition into new chapters of life. This mission drives his efforts to design rich and rigorous teaching and learning experiences (in and out of the classroom) with mental health in mind, build relationships, and prepare leaders for a world-class workforce.

Kent State University – Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration – Dissertation: The Role of Professional Socialization in Specialty Choice Among Higher Education StudentsGraduate Certificate in Community College LeadershipGraduate Certificate in Internationalization of Higher Education

Graduate Certificate in Institutional Research and Assessment

Graduate Certificate in College Teaching

Graduate Certificate in Career and Academic Advising

Master of Arts in French Literature

Master of Education in Higher Education and Student Personnel – The University of Akron – Bachelor of Arts (with honors) in French – Honors Thesis: MP2013 Capitale européenne de la culture: L’évolution d’une métropole

Professional Preparation in Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA)

Career Development and Studies in (Higher) Education

Identity and Psychosocial Development in Tertiary Education

Internationalization of Higher Education