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Kellie McKinney

Kellie McKinney

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Dr. Kellie McKinney

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Email: kmckinney [at] rider.edu

Phone Number: 609-895-5636

Office Location: Bierenbaum Fisher Hall

Dr. Kellie McKinney

Contact Info

Email: kmckinney [at] rider.edu

Phone Number: 609-895-5636

Office Location: Bierenbaum Fisher Hall

Academic background

  • Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (concentration in higher education), Rowan University
  • M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • B.S. in Mathematics, Kutztown University

Courses taught

  • LEAD 500: The Practice of Leadership
  • LEAD 510: Organizations: Design and Dynamics
  • EDUC 525: The Higher Education Organization
  • EDUC 540: Leading Operations, Change and Assessment in Higher Education

Research interests and professional background

My research interests lie in the examination of work/family balance, particularly for administrators in higher education settings. My research agenda expands to the topics of gender, work/family balance, and disabilities studies as it relates to students and faculty. 

For the majority of my professional career, I have worked in both student affairs and academia. Serving in these dual roles has helped me to be a better educator and truly understand students' needs. I am extremely excited and proud to serve as an Assistant Professor and Director for the Organizational Leadership program!

Selected publications

  • McKinney, K. M. (2022). Less of a balancing act and more of a juggling act: How women who work in student affairs and have children with disabilities navigate their dual roles (Doctoral dissertation, Rowan University).

Selected presentations

  • McKinney, K. M. (2022, November 16-19). The juggling act: Women who work in student affairs and have children with disabilities [Accepted Research Paper]. Association for the Study of Higher Education, Las Vegas, NV. 
  • McKinney, K. M., & Sam, C. H. (2023, April 13-16). A solo act? How student affairs mothers with children with disabilities negotiate work/family responsibilities. [Research Paper]. American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
  • McKinney, K. M., & Williams, K. (2011). Making the Fit Just Right: Living in a Cohort Model. [Presentation]. American College Personnel Association, Washington, DC.

Honors and awards

  • Larry Marcus Award Medallion for Excellence in Educational Leadership, Doctoral Studies, Rowan University (2022)
  • Distinguished Teacher Award, The College of New Jersey (2019)
  • Dedicated Professional Award (services provided to students with disabilities), Rowan University (2014)
  • Division of Student Life Service Excellence Award recognizing contributions in support of students with disabilities, Rowan University (2013)
  • Nancy Newkerk Scholarship Award (Outstanding Promise as a Student Affairs Professional), Indiana University (2005)
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