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Dr. Greg M. Benson

Dean of the School of Education

Department: School of Education

Office: Newby Education 113

Email: Send an Email

Phone: 864-644-5354

About Dr. Greg M. Benson:

Dean of the School of Education
Program Director, Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education
Program Director, Ed.D.

Dr. Greg M. Benson brings extensive experience in academic leadership, doctoral program development, and quantitative research methodology. Dr. Benson has served on more than 400 doctoral dissertation committees, primarily as a methodologist, and specializes in applied statistical analysis and research design for practitioner-scholars.

Under his leadership, the School of Education has expanded its Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program to include a concentration in Administration and Leadership and strengthened partnerships with P–12 districts through the Regional Educators Advancement Partnership (REAP). He is committed to strategic planning, faculty development, accreditation alignment, and fostering a culture of scholarship and institutional effectiveness.

Dr. Benson holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership, an MBA, and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership. His scholarship includes multiple books and peer-reviewed publications focused on leadership, research methodology, and employee retention.

Education:

Ph.D. Leadership, Higher Education
DBA – Liberty University (In progress)
MBA - Louisiana State University
M.Ed. Administration and Leadership – Concordia University
B.S. Business Management – University of Phoenix

Certifications:

Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle Level Mathematics, Mathematics