Michael T. Miller

Michael T. Miller is the incoming Dean of the College of Education and Professor of Higher and Adult Education at the University of Memphis. He previously was the Dean of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas, has also served as an Associate Dean and Department Chair. The author of over 150 journal articles, Miller has also authored 8 books and over $8 million in externally funded grants. He has edited four different academic journals, including the Journal of Research on the College President, and served on five different association board of directors. His current academic work has focused increasingly on the role of community in creating pathways for students to pursue postsecondary education.

Publications

College Student Activism on Campus: Renewed Interest or Managed Learning?
College Student Activism on Campus: Renewed Interest or Managed Learning?
Michael T. Miller, Daniel P. Nadler. © 2022. 12 pages.
This chapter provides an overview of the definition of activism, highlighting the current national context for how activism is implemented and perceived, and then exploring how...
The College President and Community Relationships: Pride, Partnerships, and Pressures
The College President and Community Relationships: Pride, Partnerships, and Pressures
Michael T. Miller, Daniel P. Nadler. © 2022. 15 pages.
The chapter provides a description of the complexity and depth of college and community relationships resulting in a better understanding of the college president's role in...
Handbook of Research on the Changing Role of College and University Leadership
Handbook of Research on the Changing Role of College and University Leadership
Michael T. Miller, G. David Gearhart. © 2021. 383 pages.
Higher education has changed significantly over the past 50 years, and the individuals who provide leadership for these institutions has similarly changed. The pathway to the...
Presidential Leadership and Building a Pipeline to Increase Diversity: Considerations for Community Expectancy
Presidential Leadership and Building a Pipeline to Increase Diversity: Considerations for Community Expectancy
David V. Tolliver, III, Michael T. Miller, G. David Gearhart, David M. Deggs. © 2021. 11 pages.
One of the hallmarks of American higher education is the opportunity given to all types of students to learn and advance themselves as citizens, whether in employment or engaging...
The College President and Fundraising: Perspectives on the Responsibilities and Challenges of Fundraising
The College President and Fundraising: Perspectives on the Responsibilities and Challenges of Fundraising
G. David Gearhart, Michael T. Miller. © 2021. 26 pages.
This chapter describes the changing role of the American college president, focusing on responsibilities and duties in fundraising. In addition to covering the evolution of...
How Colleges and Universities Create the Value of Their Degrees: Beyond the Formal Curriculum
How Colleges and Universities Create the Value of Their Degrees: Beyond the Formal Curriculum
Michael T. Miller, Daniel P. Nadler. © 2020. 19 pages.
This chapter explores how colleges and universities have struggled to define who they are and what they are responsible for doing. From the understanding that society has...
Exploring the Technological, Societal, and Institutional Dimensions of College Student Activism
Exploring the Technological, Societal, and Institutional Dimensions of College Student Activism
Michael T. Miller, David V. Tolliver. © 2019. 303 pages.
Social demonstrations that take place on university campuses have profound effects on students as well as the environments in which those students live and learn. These...
College Student Activism on Campus: Renewed Interest or Managed Learning?
College Student Activism on Campus: Renewed Interest or Managed Learning?
Michael T. Miller, Daniel P. Nadler. © 2019. 15 pages.
This chapter provides an overview of the definition of activism, highlighting the current national context for how activism is implemented and perceived, and then exploring how...
Faculty and Student Activism: Parallel Courses or Divergent Paths?
Faculty and Student Activism: Parallel Courses or Divergent Paths?
David V. Tolliver, Michael T. Miller, Jennifer M. Miles, Daniel P. Nadler. © 2019. 13 pages.
Colleges and universities can be important social drivers in the functioning of society. Through their efforts and activities, they can educate an electorate and teach behaviors...
Adult Learners Online: Cultural Capacity Assessment and Application
Adult Learners Online: Cultural Capacity Assessment and Application
Adam A. Morris, Michael T. Miller. © 2018. 15 pages.
The current chapter describes how adult learners of different cultures experience and respond to online learning, and what different instructional strategies and personnel in...
The Global Scholar: Challenges and Opportunities of Working With Transnational Faculty in Higher Education
The Global Scholar: Challenges and Opportunities of Working With Transnational Faculty in Higher Education
Mei-Yan Lu, Michael T. Miller, Richard E. Newman. © 2018. 12 pages.
This chapter addresses the challenges associated with college faculty members crossing international borders to be employed by higher education institutions. This process...
Developing Faculty to Effectively Use Mobile Learning Technologies in Collegiate Classes: A Guide for Department Chairs
Developing Faculty to Effectively Use Mobile Learning Technologies in Collegiate Classes: A Guide for Department Chairs
Richard E. Newman, Michael T. Miller, Kenda S. Grover. © 2016. 13 pages.
Mobile devices have become a common accessory for many college students, and with the habits and tendencies that have formed from frequent use, colleges have begun to incorporate...
Developing Faculty to Effectively Use Mobile Learning Technologies in Collegiate Classes: A Guide for Department Chairs
Developing Faculty to Effectively Use Mobile Learning Technologies in Collegiate Classes: A Guide for Department Chairs
Richard E. Newman, Michael T. Miller, Kenda S. Grover. © 2016. 13 pages.
Mobile devices have become a common accessory for many college students, and with the habits and tendencies that have formed from frequent use, colleges have begun to incorporate...
Creating a Value Added College Environment: The Role of the Hidden Curriculum
Creating a Value Added College Environment: The Role of the Hidden Curriculum
Michael T. Miller, Daniel P. Nadler. © 2016. 16 pages.
This chapter explores how colleges and universities have struggled to define who they are and what they are responsible for doing. From the understanding that society...
The Global Scholar: Challenges and Opportunities of Working with Transnational Faculty in Higher Education
The Global Scholar: Challenges and Opportunities of Working with Transnational Faculty in Higher Education
Mei-Yan Lu, Michael T. Miller, Richard E. Newman. © 2014. 11 pages.
This chapter addresses the challenges associated with college faculty members crossing international borders to be employed by higher education institutions. This process...
Adult Learners Online: Cultural Capacity Assessment and Application
Adult Learners Online: Cultural Capacity Assessment and Application
Adam A. Morris, Michael T. Miller. © 2014. 15 pages.
The current chapter describes how adult learners of different cultures experience and respond to online learning, and what different instructional strategies and personnel in...
Adult Learners Online: Cultural Capacity Assessment and Application
Adult Learners Online: Cultural Capacity Assessment and Application
Adam A. Morris, Michael T. Miller. © 2014. 15 pages.
The current chapter describes how adult learners of different cultures experience and respond to online learning, and what different instructional strategies and personnel in...