Biographical note

Janice E. Jones , PhD is the Director of Doctoral Program Implementation at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. Dr. Jones has many years of experience teaching adults and served for 17 years in leadership positions working with adults who were earning a PhD in Leadership. Dr. Jones has taught courses in research methods, writing, diversity and leadership. Mette L. Baran completed her Ed.D. in Administrative Leadership and Supervision from DePaul University. She obtained an M.B.A. in International Business And a baccalaureate degree in Marketing from DePaul University. She is a former tenured professor in the School of Leadership-Doctoral Studies Department within the College of Education and Leadership at Cardinal Stritch University (CSU) and taught leadership, learning, higher Education, and research courses. She also served as Department Chair in the Graduate School of Business at CSU. She is now an independent educational consultant. Her background includes being a faculty member and senior executive at Robert Morris University in Chicago including the positions as campus director, director of education, and director of development. She is an international consultant preparing U.S. professional for their overseas assignments. Dr. Baran’s research interests and expertise include looping, student attitudes and achievement, school leadership, higher education administration and access, courageous leadership, and mixed methods research methodology. She has authored several books and is a regular presenter of her research at national and international conferences. She is a former member of the Board of Trustees to Robert Morris University. In addition, she is a Board member of several not-for-profit organizations.