Assistant Professor in Higher Education at Florida International University; expertise in faculty development, judicial affairs, and governmental policy.Dr. Blanchard’s research focuses mainly on the intersection of higher education and the law, particularly as it relates to issues of intellectual property/faculty ownership and institutional liability for student welfare, vis a vis mental health issues and alcohol abuse. She previously has worked in student affairs, having served as Assistant Dean of Students at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and held positions in the areas of residence life, judicial affairs, governmental relations and university advancement, service-learning, and student activities. She received her Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Georgia.
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About the Author: Patrick Blessinger
Dr. Patrick Blessinger is an adjunct associate professor of education at St. John's University, a math and science teacher with the New York State Education Department, and chief research scientist of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association (in consultative status with the United Nations). Dr. Blessinger is the editor and author of many books and articles and he is an educational policy analyst and contributing writer with UNESCO's Inclusive Policy Lab, University World News, The Hechinger Report, and Higher Education Tomorrow, among others. Dr. Blessinger teaches courses in education, leadership, and research methods and he serves on doctoral dissertation committees. Dr. Blessinger has been involved with accreditation certification for universities and colleges and he has been involved in various educational consulting projects. Dr. Blessinger provides professional development workshops and classes to teachers and educational leaders and regularly gives presentations at academic conferences around the world. Dr. Blessinger has received several educational awards, including: Fulbright Senior Scholar to Denmark (Department of State, USA), Governor’s Teaching Fellow (Institute of Higher Education, University of Georgia, USA), and Certified Educator (National Geographic Society, USA).