# Charity Jennings, EdD, MIS, MAE

Associate Faculty

College of Business and Information Technology

1. Biography
2. Research
3. Teaching
4. Industry Experience
Biography
## About Jennings

Dr. Jennings has been an educator for over 20 years, in corporate, higher education, and K-12 settings. 

She currently serves as interim Head of Academy for Wiley Edge, a corporate training and junior talent provider to corporate clients. She also serves as Assistant Chief Academic Officer for Center Education Group, which operates two allied health higher education institutions.

She has served in a variety of full-time University of Phoenix academic leadership positions including accreditation, academic technology, curriculum development and program implementation. Prior to her roles in higher education, she was an elementary classroom teacher and a director for a supplemental education provider.

- Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Curriculum and Instruction – University of Phoenix
- Master of Information Systems – University of Phoenix
- Master of Arts in Education – Truman State University
- Bachelor of Arts in English – Truman State University 

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My role as an educator is to enable student success in career-relevant education. This includes promoting students’ critical thinking and problem solving, applying theory to professional practice, and supporting their demonstration of job-ready professionalism.

**Charity Jennings, EdD, MIS, MAE**Associate Faculty

Research
**Research interests:**

- Adult education
- Leadership and Management
- Information Technology

**Research contributions:**

- Authored/Edited Academic Book:[Ensuring Adult and Non-Traditional Learners’ Success With Technology, Design, and Structure](https://www.igi-global.com/book/ensuring-adult-non-traditional-learners/256917)
- Chapter in an Academic Book: “[Enhancing Social Presence in Online Courses: Facilitation Strategies and Best Practices](https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/enhancing-social-presence-in-online-courses/247832)”
- Co-Author of a Reference Book:[Mastering C++: Foundation, Advancements, and Applications](https://www.igi-global.com/book/mastering-foundations-advancements-applications/331389)
Teaching
## Programs:

- [Master of Information Systems](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-information-technology-degrees/information-systems-masters-degree.html#courses)
- [Master of Business Administration](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-business-degrees/master-business-administration-degree-61222.html?alloy_redirect=eyJ2IjoxLCJhZCI6IjU5MDg5MjoxOjB8Miw1OTA4OTI6MTowfDEsNTg1MDk5OjA6MHwyLDU4NTAzNzowOjB8Miw1NDgzMzU6MDowfDIifQ%3D%3D)
- [Master of Arts in Education](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-education-degrees/masters.html)
Industry Experience
## Awards:

- UOPX Faculty of the Year 2021, 2022
- UOPX Phoenix 500 Award 20211, 2022, 2023

## Credentials:

- Prosci Certified Change Practitioner
- AIPMM Certified Product Manager

## Licenses:

- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

## Certificates:

- NSLS Foundations of Leadership Certificate
- NSLS Foundations of Leadership Certificates 1 and 2
- WileyNXT Data Conscious Leader Certificate

## Professional associations and boards she serves on:

- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Epsilon Pi Tau
- ASCD