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About Frank Shushok Jr.

Frank Shushok, Jr. serves as the 12th President of Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. Frank’s writing and research interests focus on student learning, positive psychology, and educational interventions that build community and strengthen friendship.

Positions

2013 - Present Executive Editor, About Campus ‐ Wiley/Jossey-Bass Publishers & ACPA
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2009 - Present Associate Professor of Higher Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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2009 - Present Senior Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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2010 - 2014 Associate Editor, Association of College and University Housing Officers, International ‐ Journal of College and University Student Housing
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2007 - 2009 Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director, Baylor University ‐ Educational Administration
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2004 - 2009 Dean for Student Learning and Engagement, Baylor University ‐ Division of Student Life
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Disciplines

Research Interests

Organizational Culture, the College Student & the Environment, Positive Psychology, Residential Colleges, Honors Programs, and College Student Learning
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Honors and Awards

  • 2015 Research and Publication Award, Association for College and University Housing Officers--International
  • 2014 Anderson Inspiration Award for Significant Contribution to Strengths-Based Learning in Higher Education
  • 2013 Diamond Honoree, ACPA College Student Educators--International

Courses

  • Higher Education in the United States
  • The College Student and the College Environment

Education

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August 1997 - May 2002 Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park ‐ Education Policy, Planning and Administration
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August 1991 - June 1993 M.A., The Ohio State University ‐ Higher Education and Student Affairs
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July 1987 - May 1991 B.S. History Education, B.S., Baylor University
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Shushok Interviews with Higher Education Leaders (20)