Dr. Johnson’s formal education includes an Associate Arts degree from South Eastern Community College in Burlington, Iowa; a Bachelor of Science degree in History and Secondary Education and a Master’s of Science degree in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University; Macomb, Illinois. Dr. Johnson completed a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Iowa State University, with an emphasis on Community College Leadership in 2013. Research interests include understanding factors that influence student vocational decisions in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields for both community college and college/university settings. Additional research interests include factors influencing student success and retention for first and second-year students; and student leadership/professional competency development.
Professional work experience includes 21 years working with student success and retention initiatives. This includes the past 9 years as the Director of Engineering Student Services at Iowa State University. In this role, he provides oversight for the college’s undergraduate and graduate recruitment efforts and student services/retention programs. In addition, Dr. Johnson serves as an advisor for several student organizations within the engineering college, supervises the Advanced Manufacturing Systems Lab, and instructs a course within the college’s Leadership Certificate/Minor. Finally, Dr. Johnson maintains a term graduate faculty appointment within the School of Education at ISU, serving on Ph.D. Program of Studies committees for multiple students within the College of Education.
Strategic Planning for Student Organizations
Being a student organization leader is a fantastic opportunity for developing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors for operating within leading organizations. Strategic thinking is important for making the most of the experience for leaders, followers, and the organization. In this session, students will discuss desires to serve as a student organization leader and how strategic planning can elevate their organizations, leaving students with a powerful experience and set of skills needed for internships, co-ops, and jobs.
Professional Competencies Development in Engineering-Maximize your ISU Educational Experience!
Come and discuss key professional development/core competencies employers are looking for Engineers to obtain while engaged in academic studies. Core competencies will be presented and defined, combined with the identification of key professional development opportunities students should consider engaging with. Interactive discussion and self-reflection activities will be provided to allow attendees to identify key competencies to potentially work on developing; combined with the development of a personalized action plan for professional development engagement.