PRESIDENT AND CHAIR

Dr. Shaun Moore
Director of e-Learning and Instructional Support
Oakland University
Rochester, Mich.

Dr. Shaun Moore is the director of e-Learning and Instructional Support at Oakland University, where he earned his Ph.D. in educational leadership with a specialization in higher education.

He is a part-time faculty member in the School of Business Decision and Information Sciences department and won the Excellence in Teaching Award at Oakland University in 2021. Dr. Moore was also a member of the Oakland County Class of 2017 Executive Elite 40 Under 40.

Dr. Moore’s research in online learning in higher education has taken him across the country to present at national conferences. His current research focuses are quality online education and best practices in faculty development, the role of instructional designers, and virtual reality in higher education.

In addition to his doctoral degree, Dr. Moore holds a Master of Arts in English; Bachelor of Arts in English, French, and Creative Writing; and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

 

TREASURER

Dr. Edward D. Callaghan
Oakland Community College Board of Trustees
Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Dr. Callaghan was elected to the Oakland Community College Board of Trustees in November of 2022. He has served the college as president of the Orchard Ridge campus, vice chancellor of human resources and college communications, and business professor.

In his professional career, Dr. Callaghan has worked for Dearborn Public Schools, Henry Ford Community College, and Wayne County Community College. He serves as a board member for a variety of organizations, including Henry Ford Health System, Henry Ford Macomb Hospitals, Motor City Lyric Opera, Gilda’s Club, Metro Bureau Services, and Brother Rice High School.

Governor Rick Snyder appointed Dr. Callaghan to a 2011–2020 term as chair of the Michigan Employment Relations Commission. He also serves as an arbitrator with the Michigan Employment Relations Commission.

Dr. Callaghan holds a doctoral degree in education from the University of Michigan, a Master of Business Administration degree from Wayne State University, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Detroit Mercy.

 

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

Dr. Patrick G. Callaghan
A4EOE Founding Member and CEO
Special Lecturer, Organizational Leadership
Oakland University
Rochester, Mich
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Dr. Callaghan is a founding member and former president (2003-2022) of the Alliance for Excellence in Online Education. Currently he is a special lecturer within the department of Organizational Leadership at Oakland University and adjunct professor at Concordia University and Macomb Community College. Dr. Callaghan’s prior experience includes being a professor of management at Northwood University, the director of human resources for AlixPartners, and senior executive in the Walsh College Office of Online Learning, where he was instrumental in initiating online learning programs.

He holds a doctoral degree in education, specializing in instructional technology, from Wayne State University; a Master of Arts degree in human resources from Central Michigan University; and a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and management from Albion College. He has also attained the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation, the highest certification in the human resources profession.

 

Dr. Joanna Palmer
Associate Vice Chancellor of Online Learning and Innovation
South University
Savannah, Ga.

Dr. Palmer has more than 20 years of experience in higher education, filling a variety of positions that have included faculty, dean, and Associate Vice Chancellor of Online Learning and Innovation. She collaborates with academic leaders, student affairs, advising, admissions, and dual enrollment/early middle college groups.

Dr. Palmer earned multiple degrees in psychology, including a doctoral degree in educational psychology. She combines a love of education and learning with her knowledge of psychology to better serve students, coach and work with academic leaders, continue to evolve and improve the quality of education, and ensure a positive student experience.

In previous roles, Dr. Palmer was a mental health assessor and therapist and worked with the United States Navy Program for Afloat College Education to put distance education and face-to-face classrooms on deployed Navy ships and submarines. Dr. Palmer holds a doctoral degree in psychology/educational psychology from Capella University; a Master of Arts degree in psychology from Chapman University; and a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Randolph College.

 

Dr. Drew H. Smith
Assistant Professor of Management
Walsh College
Troy, Mich.

Drew H. Smith, Ph.D., has more than 25 years of managerial experience both in the public and private non-profit sectors. Most recently, he was director of online learning at Walsh College.

Dr. Smith has a passion for moving higher education forward into a new pedagogical model focused on transformation rather than information. His occupational interests include academic integrity in the digital age, engaging emotional intelligence in online education, and optimizing assessments around real-world experiences.

He serves as a professional member of the Depth Psychology Alliance, PCA/ACA, International Association for Jungian Studies, and the International Center for Academic Integrity. Dr. Smith also serves on the advisory board of Specs Howard School of Media Arts and is a graduate of the InnerMBA Certificate program from SoundsTrue.

Dr. Smith received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Rochester University and master’s and doctoral degrees in depth psychology―which focuses on the unconscious, archetypal, and transpersonal aspects of the human experience―from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California.