Department of Leadership
Our graduate students are innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and doers who are ready for the next step in their professional journey.
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Postgraduate / Doctoral Program
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Department News
Travel
A Kaleidoscope of Sounds And Friendship Spanning Nearly 30 Years
February 7, 2025
Written by Amanda Mathis The sound of music is in the hills of Germany’s Black Forest region, and for 29 years, each Fall brings in classical music performances, filling the …
Faculty
Converse Announces 2025 Faculty Tenure & Promotions
February 3, 2025
In recognition of their commitment to teaching, scholarly and/or creative achievements, and service, the Converse University Board of Trustees has awarded promotion and tenure to three faculty members. Converse University …
Alumni
MAT Alumna Publishes Novel
December 13, 2024
Shelvie “Elie” Hart ’21 (MAT Middle-Level Language Arts) has published a novel under the pseudonym Shelby Oval. Out of Embers and Shadows is Book 1 of the Shadowfire Series. Oval …
Meet Our Faculty
Lee Givins
Associate Professor of Education, Chair of Professional Leadership
Keshia Jackson Gilliam
Associate Vice President and Director of Human Resources
Jack Knipe
Director, Master in Management; Assistant Professor of Leadership
Lienne Medford
Dean of the Graduate School, Professor of Leadership
Aaron Peterson
Assistant Professor of Leadership
The Graduate School
Converse is a nationally recognized and regionally accredited doctoral university.
Office of the Dean
Lienne Medford
Dean of The Graduate School
864.596.9082
lienne.medford@tianjingkeji.com
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