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About Kenneth L. Witcher

Dr. Ken Witcher is the Dean of the College of Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide. He’s held this position since April 2013, but has been a dedicated Embry-Riddle faculty member since 2004. In this role, Ken leads a team of 700+ active faculty supporting over 14,000 students enrolled in 13 degree programs.

Ken’s aviation experience includes 20 years of service in the United States Air Force. During this time, he served as superintendent of an operational test and evaluation squadron and field training detachment chief for F-15, F-16, F-22, H-60, A-10, MQ-1, and MQ-9 aircraft and supporting systems. He also served as a team member of the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, Thunderbirds. His assignments included Bitburg AB Germany, Luke AFB Arizona, and Nellis AFB Nevada.

Ken was an appointed member of the Nevada UAS test site selection panel and previously served as Chair of the Nevada Aerospace and Defense Sector Council reporting directly to the Governor’s Workforce Investment Board.

Positions

2013 - Present Associate Professor and Dean, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ‐ College of Aeronautics
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2004 - 2013 Faculty Member, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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1989 - 2009 Non-Faculty Academic Position, United States Air Force
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Curriculum Vitae

Disciplines

Grants

2015 USTDA-Airline Operations Training in for EMDT
American Chamber of Commerce in China Fund
Role: Principal Investigator
$11,599
2013 Integrated Unmanned Aircraft Systems Into Airport Master Plans
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Colleague(s): D. S. Worrells, D. Ison, B. Terwilliger
$12,800
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Honors and Awards

  • 2012 Faculty Member of the Year, Worldwide (Latitude Award)
  • Squadron Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, 2008
  • Michael Collins Award Recipient (peer selected) 2005 & 2006
  • Technical Instructor of the Year "Top Tech" 2006
  • Squadron Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, 2002
  • Squadron Maintenance Specialist of the Year, 1999
  • Squadron Maintenance Professional of the Year, 1990, 1991 & 1994
  • Wing Maintenance Professional of the Year, 1991 & 1994
  • Squadron Airman of the Year, 1991 & 1995

Education

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B.S. in Business Administration, University of Phoenix
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Master of Aeronautical Science: Operations Specialization, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Ph.D. in Business Administration: Aviation/Public Administration, Northcentral University
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Contact Information

Dr. Kenneth Witcher
Department of Graduate Studies
Worldwide College of Aeronautics
Worldwide Campus

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Conference Papers (2)

Dissertation (1)

Keynote Speeches (2)