Biographical Information
 

Vern Ludden

I am currently the Chair of Graduate Studies in Leadership at Indiana Wesleyan University which offers a doctoral program in organizational leadership. The doctoral program has approximately 100 students. Prior to assuming this position, I was Executive Director of The Possibility Network (TPN) a coalition of 65 educational organizations focused on advancing adult education in the state of Indiana. The program used computer technology, the Internet, and Learning Consultants to promote adult education opportunities at universities, community colleges, career schools, state agencies, workforce development programs, and not-for-profit organizations. The TPN Web site at its peak listed over 800 programs and 14,000 courses for adults. I have over 12 years of experience as director of public service organizations ranging from community action agencies to workforce development programs.

My public service leadership experience is balanced out by leadership positions in entrepreneurial businesses, major corporations, and higher education. I am the author of 15 books in the areas of leadership, career development, and entrepreneurship (these can be found through a Google or Amazon search). I also have extensive experience in association leadership. My most recent experience was to serve three years ago as President of the Indiana Association of Career Professionals International chapter. Prior to that experience, I served as a regional director and local chapter president for the American Society for Training and Development.

Contact Information: vern.ludden@indwes.edu
       

Colonel Susan R. Myers

Susan has worked for nearly 30 years as a leader, professor and mentor in the international public sector. She currently directs a staff of professors in graduate level curriculum development on strategic leadership and national security curriculum. Susan oversees both resident and online accredited graduate level programs with over 600 international students enrolled each year. She collaborates with members of government and international agencies such as the State Department and International Fellows that support senior leader professional development.

Dr. Myers served as the Director of Leadership Studies at the U.S. Army War College and developed a professional development program for the faculty as well as conducting research in senior leader cognitive development through distance and resident graduate education programs. She directed the development of an orientation program for online students to build cohorts that is resulting in higher retention and improved student academic performance. As a military engineer officer, Susan has extensive experience working with local, state, federal and international governments and agencies in policy development and program management.

A resident of Carlisle, PA., Myers completed her doctoral studies in Public Administration at The Pennsylvania State University. Her research interests include international leadership, strategic planning and organizational change. Susan is married to a fellow Army officer had has two children.

Contact Information: Susan.R.Myers@US.ARMY.MIL