Blair Alexander
Coordinator of Continuous Improvement, Dean's Office and Clinical Assistant Professor of Higher Education, ELPTS
EDUCATION
| Degree | Area of Study | University |
|---|---|---|
| Ed.D. | Educational Leadership & Policy Studies | Indiana University |
| M.S. | Kinesiology (Athletic Training Specialization) | Indiana University |
| B.S. | Athletic Training | Indiana University |
AWARDS & HONORS
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Certified VALUE Institute Scorer, AAC&U VALUE Institute. Trained and calibrated to score and assess student artifacts using the AAC&U VALUE rubrics. Operating on a team of paid scorers that will score random artifacts from various institutions. |
| 2015 | Leadership Institute Training, Texas A&M University HR / Employee and Organizational Development |
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Public Policy and Higher Education
Institutional Change
Higher Education Policies
Program Assessment and Continuous Improvements
Accreditation within Higher Education
High Impact Educational Practices
Athletic Training (Sports Medicine)
Intercollegiate Coaching
Education Abroad Best Practices
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- Alexander, L.B. (2022). Assessment Inventory 2022-2023 School of Education and Human Development [Unpublished internal report]. School of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University College Station.
- Alexander, L.B. (2021). Proposed changes in mission and funding of TAMU’s College of Education and Human Development global education experiences [Unpublished internal report]. College of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University College Station.
- Alexander, L.B. (2021). Global education’s student support disbursement matrix to facilitate equity and access to TAMU’s CEHD approved study abroad experience. [Unpublished internal report]. College of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University College Station.
- Alexander, L.B. (2020). Current program review within TAMU’s College of Education and Human Development [Unpublished internal report]. College of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University College Station.
- Alexander, L.B. (2020). Funding request for TAMU’s CEHD purchase and onboarding of the Watermark’s Planning & Self-Studies computer platform [Unpublished internal report]. College of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University College Station.
- Alexander, L.B. (2018). Core curriculum assessment data report [Unpublished internal report]. Office of the Provost, Texas A&M University College Station.
- Alexander, L.B. (2016). Report on current quantity and participation levels for high impact practices at Texas A&M University [Unpublished internal report]. Office of the Provost, Texas A&M University College Station.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Indiana University School of Public Health advisory board member – general advice on future school directions. I was particularly focused on the possibility of a 2 + 2 agreement with the community colleges in Kinesiology.
- Student Advising in the Allied Health Care / Kinesiology disciplines from new student registration to application and degree audits for graduation.
- Faculty Professional Development Committee Chair – charged with creating a culture and process for ongoing faculty professional development on the Bloomington Campus.
- State Faculty Professional Development Committee member
- Presentation at Statewide Program Chairs Retreat on new transfer legislation in Indiana and requirements of ongoing compliance.
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Blair Alexander, born in Bozeman, Montana, was raised in Seattle, Washington. He married his wife Joyce in Dallas/Fort Worth Texas in 1986. They have two incredible sons, Austin and Chase, with interests in graphic designs and 5 to 7 years old autistic non-verbal behavioral therapy.
Dr. Alexander loves to go scuba diving in the Caribbean with the boys and sunset cruises with his wife. He has competed in swimming, golf, and ice hockey. He coached youth soccer, ice hockey, and lacrosse. He also coached Indiana University ACHE Div II Men’s Ice Hockey for 20 years. He worked as Fire/EMS and certified athletic trainer in high schools and physical therapy clinic.
He also enjoys designing backyard oasis resorts to spend evenings and weekends with family and guests, playing golf, playing card games, and building new relationships.