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Chris L. Heasley, EdD

(he/him)

Associate Professor and Chair of Educational Leadership and Counseling

Director of IDEPEL

Chris Heasley, EdD

Department

Office

Merion Hall 263

Phone

610-660-2914
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Dr. Chris Heasley is an associate professor and chair of Educational Leadership and Counseling and director of the interdisciplinary doctor of education program for educational leaders (IDEPEL) at Saint Joseph’s University. Dr. Heasley’s scholarship is situated in three distinct strands: faculty pedagogy and professional development, social identity validation, and sense of community.  Within this body of work, his research focuses on the interconnectedness between educational environments, and faculty and student outcomes in areas related to psychosocial development and socially constructed identities.

  • Dr. Heasley received his BA in Graphic Design from the University of Texas at Arlington, his MS in Higher Education Administration from Indiana University - Bloomington, IN, and his Doctorate in Education in 2013 from Saint Joseph's University. His dissertation titled, "Students Sense of Community Based on Experiences with Residence Hall Design" was nominated for the Nicholas Rashford Award.

  • Journal Articles (Referred, Double-Blind Review)

     
    Books/Monographs

     
    Book Chapters (Double-Blind and/or Peer-reviewed)

    • Heasley, C. & Baker, V. (2023). Fostering a mid-career community: A workshop for personal focus and academic advancement. In V. Baker, L. G. Lunsford, & A. L. Terosky (Eds.), Building your academic mid-career toolkit. England, UK: Routledge Publishing. (Peer reviewed)
    • McFalls, T. A., Heasley, C., & Newell, M. A. (accepted). Neurodivergent College Students from an Inclusive Campus to the Workplace: Exploring College Experiences and Career Readiness through Evidence-Based Practices. In E. Patton & A. M. Santuzzi (Eds.), Neurodiversity and work: Employment, identity and support networks for neurominorities. England, UK: Palgrave Macmillian. (Peer reviewed)
    • Heasley, C. L. (2023). An introduction to mixed methodological research. In A. L. Terosky (Ed), A practical guide to teaching research methods in education: Lesson plans and advice from faculty. England, UK: Routledge Publishing. (Peer reviewed).
    • Heasley, C. L. (2023). Creating your masterpiece: Applying brush strokes to qualitative exploration of mixed methods research. In A. L. Terosky (Ed), A practical guide to teaching research methods in education: Lesson plans and advice from faculty. England, UK: Routledge Publishing. (Peer reviewed).
    • Heasley, C. L., (2021). More than a data point: Validating authentic identities through ICT-conscious Practices. In J. M. Breen, A. Visvizi, & M. D. Lytras (Eds.), Leadership in higher education: The encounter with chaos in an ICT-conscious institution (What faculty, staff and administrators can do to thrive amidst the chaos) (pp. 151-164).  London, UK: Emerald Publishing.  (Double-blind peer reviewed). 

    Commissioned White Paper

    • Heasley, C., Boone, K., & Davidson, D. (2018, February). Comparing students’ sense of community based on lived experiences in a campus residence hall or public private partnership developed facility. [White paper]. Association of College and University Housing Officers – International.

     
    Editorial Reviewed Publications

    • Heasley, C., Lengowski, F., Haapala, K., & Dunkel, N. (Fall 2015). Completing the cycle: What factors should campus housing leaders consider as they strive to prove the link between hall design and student success? ACUHO-I Talking Stick. Columbus, OH. Bob P. Cooke Talking Stick Article of the Year Award Recipient.
    • Heasley, C. L. (Fall 2011). Taming the multi-headed beast: Optimized occupancy management means you’ll find a place for everything (um, everyone) and for everything (sorry…everyone) a place. ACUHO-I Talking Stick. Columbus, OH.
    • Heasley, C. L. (2002). Phoebe Hearst. Learning To Give. Retrieved from: http://learningtogive.org/papers/paper102.html

     
     Short Publications & Blog Posts (Editorial Reviewed)

    Research Grants

    • Heasley, C. (2021-2022). Recipient of Michael J. Morris Grant for Scholarly Research awarded $1,200 in research funding for transgender student experiences in Jesuit higher education.
    • Conn, K., Heasley, C., Boone, K., (2018-2021). Recipient of ACUHO-I Research Grant awarded $7,000 in research funding for RA pathways: an international analysis of the paraprofessional role.
    • Heasley, C., Boone, K., & Davidson, D. (2016-2018). Recipient of ACUHO-I Research Grant awarded $7,000 in research funding to investigate differences in sense of community based on experiences in privately developed versus university owned facilities.

     
    Academic Webinars

    • Heasley, C. (Presenter). (2020, November). More than a data point: Validating authentic identities through information and communication technology-conscious practice.  Saint Joseph’s University DEI Speaker Series.
    • Burr, K., Ewald, J., Heasley, C. (Moderator), Lipton, A., & Mezey, J. (2020, July). Academic integrity masterclass. Saint Joseph’s University
    • Heasley, C., Boone, K., & Davidson, D. (Presenters/Producers). (2018, February). Campus housing and P3s (public private partnerships): A comparison study of resident students’ sense of community [Video webinar]. Retrieved from https://www.acuho-i.org/

     
    Podcast

    • Heasley, C. L. (2021). Community building on campus: Engaging students in meaningful ways. Available from https://play.acast.com/s/610d475e33a4030012ceb039/613ea12344704b001240d51f

     
    Dissertation

    • Heasley, C. L. (2013). Students' sense of community based on experiences with residence hall design (Order No. 3575132). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses A&I; ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Full Text: The Humanities and Social Sciences Collection. (1459735278).
    • Recipient of ACUHO-I Research Grant (2018-2019)
    • Recipient of ACUHO-I Research Grant (2016-2017)
    • Received Bob P. Cooke Talking Stick Article of the Year Award (2016) for the article, Completing the Cycle: What Factors Should Campus Housing Leaders Consider as They Strive to Prove the Link Between Hall Design and Student Success? ACUHO-I Talking Stick. Columbus, OH.
    • Nominated for Drexel University President’s Diversity and Inclusion Award (2016)
    • Recipient of Drexel University President’s Award (2014)
    • Nominated for Nicholas Rashford Award for Dissertation of the Year (2013)
    • Named Faculty Advisor of the Year 2007, 2013, Saint Joseph’s University
    • Member of the following notable academic societies: Alpha Epsilon Lambda National Honor Society (inducted 2013); National Golden Key Honor Society (inducted 1996); Omicron Delta Kappa (inducted 1997); Order of Omega (inducted 1997)