Leading The Digital Revolution In Higher Education

17年来，约翰. Lombardi has provided visionary leadership for Maryville University. 在全国范围内, he is recognized as a thought leader in the higher education revolution and is frequently called upon to address Maryville University’s significant advances in educational access, 学习技术, 一些, 数据分析和A.I., and developing an individualized path for students learning and success. 他也是这本书的合著者 Pivot: A Vision for the New University (2019).

Personal Statement 亚博体育老板是谁 Higher Education

“I believe in a new model for higher education, which removes barriers to learning. The Digital Age has brought the greatest democratization of knowledge since the renaissance. Universities must harness the tools of this age to create access and opportunity for all students regardless of race, 种族, 性别或社会经济地位. 在Maryville, we are driving this dynamic model to transform higher education at a pace more common in the entrepreneurial world than in academia. Using the power of data analytics and Artificial Intelligence, we focus our efforts on putting the student at the center of the learning process. We not only tailor academic experiences based on students’ abilities and learning styles, but we also provide “Amazon-like” service leading to proven graduation and career success outcomes.”

博士期间. Lombardi的任期, enrollment at Maryville University has more than tripled to over 10,000名学生, hailing from 50 states and 52 countries. The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Maryville the 3rd fastest-growing private university in the nation, in 2023. 在2013年和2014年，美国.S. 新闻 & World Report named Maryville the #1 Over-performing University in the United States. 除了, Maryville has also been ranked in the top 15 percent of universities nationwide for ROI three consecutive years. Six academic programs are nationally ranked, and 98 percent of Maryville graduates have a job in their chosen field or enroll in graduate programs within six months of graduation. Apple has thrice named Maryville an Apple Distinguished School for its innovative leadership. Lombardi has also overseen over $150 million in capital improvements including two new residence halls, The Walker College of 健康 Professions, state of the art outdoor athletic fields and a new dining facility.

The University engages in deep strategic partnerships with corporate entities such as Apple, Salesforce, BurstIQ, Brado, 机器人、铅笔和容量. 除了, Maryville is the dominant ESports collegiate program in the United States, winning seven of the first twelve collegiate National Championships.

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事业成就

For 37 years, at three different institutions, Dr. Lombardi has served as a faculty member, 系主任, 国际项目主任, 负责学术事务的副校长, 教务长兼校长. He has also served as executive director of the U.S.-非洲教育基金会. Dr. Lombardi has significant teaching experience in U.S. 外交政策.S.-Soviet relations, African politics and global issues. He was named the youngest tenured full professor in the history of the University of Tampa.

Dr. Lombardi has given over 200 interviews in print and video media on issues ranging from US foreign policy to the future of higher education. He has also spoken over fifty times throughout the United States at national conferences on such topics as the future of higher education, 革新学生学习, managing culture change and innovative leadership.

Dr. Lombardi earned his doctorate and master’s in political science and international relations from The Ohio State University and his bachelor’s in political science from Purdue University.

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社区参与

Dr. Lombardi recently completed six years as chair of the St. 路易斯体育委员会. He also serves on the Executive Council of Greater STL. He is the past chair of the Board of Governors NCAA Committee to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as a longtime participant in the NCAA Pathways program. He currently serves on the President’s and Chancellor’s Leadership Council for the Minority Opportunities in 体育运动 Association (MOAA). He also serves on the Great Lakes Valley Conference Council of Presidents (Chair, 2013-2017). 以前, he served as a board member with The Lifelong Vision Foundation, 男孩希望女孩希望, 富国银行(Wells Fargo), 旋转, the Foreign Affairs Council and the US-Africa Education Foundation. Dr. Lombardi has been honored by the Sigma Foundation and the N.A.A.C.P. 因为他参与了社区活动.

Notable Publications and Media Placements

Dr. Lombardi is the author of numerous articles and the co-author of four books, including:

Pivot: A Vision for the New University, Personal Statement 亚博体育老板是谁 Higher Education (co-author), (2019)
President to President: The Digital Transformation Age Means Personalized Learning for All (contributing author) (2020-21)
Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Global Issues (10th edition 2019)
《亚洲体育博彩平台》(2004)
Perspectives on Third World Sovereignty: The Post-Modern Paradox (1997)

专业领域

Higher education innovation and leadership
高等教育机会
高等教育的未来
领导与变革管理
DE&I in H. Ed.
管理H.Ed to fiscal stability and student success
Shifting the culture of higher education.

联系信息

电话:314.529.9330
电子邮件: president@goudounet.com

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