# Lilia Santiague, PhD

Associate Dean 

College of Doctoral Studies

1. Biography
2. Research
3. Teaching
4. Industry Experience
5. Media
Biography
## About Santiague

 Dr. Lilia Santiague currently serves as Associate Dean of Faculty with the College of Doctoral Studies at University of Phoenix. In her role, Dr. Santiague works with faculty and staff to support student, faculty and staff success.

Dr. Santiague has worked in higher education for more than 20 years in the roles of academic advisor, student organization advisor, college counselor, faculty, researcher, consultant and administrator.  

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I enjoy working with students and faculty and see my role as servant leader, fortunate to support and guide.

**Lilia Santiague**Associate Dean

In addition to her roles in teaching and administration, Dr. Santiague has conducted research on the student college experience (undergraduate and graduate). She collaborated on the book, “Standing on the Outside Looking In,” as an author and editor, as well as co-authored a chapter in the book, “On Becoming a Scholar.” Likewise, she has presented on the college experiences of Haitian college students and minority graduate student college access.  Dr. Santiague continues to engage in research as well as serving students and faculty in higher education.

Dr. Santiague earned a PhD in Higher Education Administration with a certificate in Institutional Research from Indiana University-Bloomington. She also holds a Master of Education in Student Personnel and Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Florida.

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I enjoy working with students and faculty and see my role as servant leader, fortunate to support and guide.

**Lilia Santiague**Associate Dean

Research
## Research interests:

- College student experience
- Teacher education 

## Publications and projects:

- Shank, M.K., & Santiague, L. (2021). Classroom management needs of novice teachers.  _The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas_, 95, 26-34, DOI:10.1080/00098655.2021.2010636. 
-  Ng, A., Nelson, F, Santiague, L., & Hall, C. (2018, Summer).  Exploring the perceptions of health care leaders: Colorectal cancer screening barriers among Chinese Canadian women._ Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research (JEQR)_.  
- Kebritchi, M., Lipschuetz, A., & Santiague, L. (2017, March).  Issues and challenges for teaching successful online courses in higher education institutions:  A literature review. _ Journal of Educational Technology systems. _
- Howard-Hamilton, M.F., Morelon, C.L., Winkle Wagner, R., Johnson, S.D., & Santiague, L. (2009) (Eds.).  _Standing on the outside looking in: __Underrepresented students’ experiences in advanced degree programs.  Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing._
- Winkle-Wagner, R., Johnson, S.D., Morelon-Quainoo, C., & Santiague, L.  (2010). A sense of belonging: Socialization factors that influence the transitions of students of color into advanced-degree programs. In S.K. Gardner, & P. Mendoza (Eds.), _On becoming a scholar_ (pp. 179 – 202).  Sterling, VA:  Stylus Publishing, LLC. 
Teaching
## Courses:

- [CUR/721: Curriculum Design](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-courses/cur721.html)
- [DOC/719S: Symposium II](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-courses/doc719s.html)
- [DOC/733R: Doctoral Seminar III](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-courses/doc733r.html)
- DOC/736: Dissertation I
- DOC/737: Dissertation II
- DOC/738: Defense
- [DOC/742: Doctoral Project IV](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-courses/doc742.html)
- [EDD/700: Introduction to Education Administration in Doctoral Study](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-courses/edd700.html)
- [EDD/731: The Economics of Education](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-courses/edd731.html)
Industry Experience
## Certificates:

- Post Master’s Certificate in Institutional Research 

## Professional associations:

- Editorial Board for the Qualitative Report 
Media
- [University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies expanded pilot for mentoring enhances holistic support system for working adult doctoral students](/press-release/college-of-doctoral-studies-expanded-pilot-for-mentoring.html) — Press Release | December 11, 2023 • 3 minutes
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