# Christina Neider, EdD Associate Provost Colleges 1. Biography 2. Research 3. Teaching 4. Industry Experience 5. Media Biography ## About Neider As Associate Provost of Colleges, Dr. Christina Neider brings a background with military service, leadership and a deep understanding of human behavior to her role overseeing the University’s colleges and library, with responsibility for program performance, program learning outcomes, and career readiness. Dr. Neider’s career spans over 30 years in academia, health care and the United States Air Force. During her two decades at University of Phoenix, she most recently served as the Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences leading the program offerings in the social and behavioral sciences industries. Under her leadership, the College was granted programmatic accreditation of the Online Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSC/CMHC) program by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), and of the Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work program by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Her other leadership roles include the associate dean of undergraduate studies in the College of Health Professions, the Dean of Assessment and the Assistant Dean of Curriculum. > I focus on connecting with students as each one has their own story and their own needs, so it is important to support them to help them to be successful. **Christina Neider**Associate Provost Prior to joining the University, Dr. Neider spent over 11 years in leadership roles in the United States Air Force. Her roles included being the non-commissioned officer in-charge of instruction by managing training resources, classrooms, laboratories and equipment. In addition, she led teams to support aviation resources during peace and wartime missions by providing data to Army and Air Force pilots to ensure safety of all military personnel and assets. Dr. Neider holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership from Northcentral University and holds graduate degrees in education (MAEd) and psychology (MSP) from University of Phoenix. > I focus on connecting with students as each one has their own story and their own needs, so it is important to support them to help them to be successful. **Christina Neider**Associate Provost Research ## Research interests: - Higher education and curriculum topics - Leadership topics - Veteran services  Teaching ## Courses taught in the Master of Science in Psychology (Direct Assessment) program:  - Psychometrics - Project Research - Research and Statistics Industry Experience ## Awards: - Athena Award Nominee - College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Elevate “E” Quarterly Award - College of Health Professions, Triple “E” Award for Excellence, Engagement, and Execution (4 different quarters) - MAJCOM (Major Command) Airman of the Year - Female Athlete of the Year, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base ## Airman Leadership School Awards: - John L. Levitow Distinguished Graduate - Academic Achievement Award - Commandant’s Leadership Award ## Credentials and certificates: - Health Care Sustainability Management Certificate - Occupational Instructor Certificate - Teaching Practicum ## Professional associations and boards:  - Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) Member - American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Member - Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Member Media ## Articles: - [What to Know about Mnetal Health Resources at Work, and How to Take Advantage of Them](https://www.realsimple.com/health/mind-mood/mental-health-resources-at-work) - [Mental Health Is a Workplace Issue. It Shouldn't Get Overlooked.](https://builtin.com/company-culture/workplace-mental-health) - [Returning to work is making some individuals rethink their career paths.](https://azpbs.org/horizon/2021/06/returning-work-making-some-individuals-rethink-career-paths/) - [A Week to Change Direction Webinar](https://lnkd.in/gXTjhVN) - [Associate Provost of Colleges Announced](/press-release/associate-provost-of-colleges-announced.html) — Press Release | July 08, 2025 • 2 minutes - [University of Phoenix Enhances Bachelor's Program in Applied Psychology, Spotlighting Media and Technology Concentration](/press-release/bachelors-program-in-applied-psycology-spotlighting-media-and-technology-concentration.html) — Press Release | December 15, 2023 • 2 minutes - [University of Phoenix Faculty Member Receives 2023 Diane Lynn Anderson Memorial Award from the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona](/press-release/university-of-phoenix-faculty-member-receives-2023-diane-lynn-anderson-memoiral-award.html) — Press Release | May 17, 2023 • 2 minutes - [University of Phoenix Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work Helps Prepare Students to Deliver Quality Care](/press-release/university-of-phoenix-bachelors-of-science-in-social-work-helps-prepare-students.html) — Press Release | March 27, 2023 • 2 minutes - [University of Phoenix launches new bachelor's in public administration](/press-release/university-of-phoenix-launches-new-bachelor-s-in-public-administ.html) — Press Release | October 12, 2022 • 3 minute read - [University of Phoenix launches new online master's in counseling for California residents](/press-release/university-of-phoenix-launches-new-online-master-s-in-counseling.html) — Press Release | April 12, 2022 • 4 minute read Load More...[View Academic Leadership Team](/about/academic-leadership.html)