Education Faculty Profiles

Ronald Black, a resident of East Greenwich, RI, holds several degrees including his Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and his Master in Education from Rhode Island College and an Ed.D. from Nova Southeastern University.

In his role as a Full-Time Research Faculty member, Ron provides instructional support for all research courses. He also provides support to faculty and learners on the dissertation process. Ron monitors and supports the SAS Dissertation-Mentors Support forum and the RESEARCH faculty forum. He also facilitates courses in the Ph.D. in HEA program, Doctoral Residency courses, Doctoral Leadership courses, and all Doctoral Research courses. Ron has served as a faculty member and vice president at five institutions of higher learning during the past 30 years. He has also conducted considerable research studies in educational leadership, technology and distance learning. Ronald contributes articles on educational technology and strategic business alliances and speaking engagements at national and International conferences including Oxford University and the United Nations.

Judith Frame Henderson holds a Master of Arts in Education and teaches a variety of courses for the College of Education including Structured English Immersion, English as a Second Language and more. In 1987, Judith earned a M.A. in Educational Administration from California State University, Los Angeles; in 1976 a M.A. in Education from Northwestern University, Evanston, Il. and in 1971, a B.A. in Education also from National Louis University, Evanston, Il. In 2000, she also attended the Administrative Academy for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Judith is a retired administrator and served as assistant principal and principal, among other assignments, during her 20 years the Los Angeles Unified School District. Before then, she taught school in Illinois. Honors during her 36-year career have included being a USA TODAY National Faculty Charter member and a workshop leader and instructor for the New Administrator Academy. She has taught for University of Phoenix since 2001.

Ronald Hutkin earned his Master of Science in Technical Education in 1965 from Bradley University in Peoria, Ill, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education in 1971 from Southern Illinois University. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in 1963 from SIU. He and teaches Education courses within the School of Advanced Studies.

Ron’s professional experience encompasses nearly two decades within the non-profit sector. The progression of positions included Client Specialist III, Vice President of Program Operations, Director of Economic Development and Employment and Training, and Executive Director of non-profit agency that addressed employment in the skills trade industry. He has also participated as an educator on several levels from substitute teacher to university professor. His current focus addresses the quality of education for the single parent adult learner.