Education
- Master of Arts in Biological Sciences
- Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Programs Taught
- Advanced Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership
- Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Behavioral Health
- Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership: Behavioral Health (Qualitative Research)
- Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership: Behavioral Health (Quantitative Research)
- Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Christian Ministry
Classes
- DIS-955: Dissertation I
- DIS-960: Dissertation II
- DIS-965: Dissertation III
- DIS-966E: Research Continuation I
- DIS-967E: Research Continuation II
Research Interests
- Faculty Development in Academe and Work/Family/Life Balance Strategies and Behaviors from Women in Leadership Roles
Publications
- Betsy Diegel, EdD. (2013). Staying motivated: Perspective on successfully completing a dissertation.
- Betsy Diegel, EdD. (2013). Perceptions of community college adjunct faculty and division chairpersons: Support, mentoring, and professional development to sustain academic quality..
- Betsy Diegel, EdD. (2016). Poster: How effective is the flip? Student perspectives and faculty challenges implementing the flipped classroom.
Awards
- • Michigan Women’s ACE Network Institutional Representative for SVSU- 2017 to present • Nominated to Midland Public Schools Parent Advisory Council- 2017 • Nominated to serve on Faculty Advisory Board at Grand Canyon University- 2016 to present • Nominated to serve as part of United Way Community Health & Education Promotions Board- 2014 to present. • Selected as the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Council member for Midland Davenport University- 2011-2015 • Academic Rank Promotion from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, March 2011. • Successfully defended doctoral dissertation, February 2010. - 2017
- • Best Poster Presentation Award- Lilly International Teaching & Learning Conference 2014 (Title: How effective is the flip? Student perspectives and faculty challenges implementing the flipped classroom) • Great Lakes Bay RUBY Award Finalist- 2014 • Received 3 GREAT customer service awards, Davenport University, 2012-2014 - 2014
- Outstanding GCU Chairperson Award 5 graduates - 2020

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