
STEVE HOAGLAND - PROGRAMS
- Reputation and image: Some Influences on Resource Environments
- Exploring Correlates of University Graduation Rates
- Measures of Environmental Uncertainty in Organizational Environments
- Strategic Orientations in Economic Development

Steve is on the Board of Association for Higher Education Effectiveness (AHEE)
DEGREES
Walden University, M.S.Ed. Minneapolis, MN, Instructional Design and Technology 2015
Old Dominion University, Ph.D. Norfolk, VA. Public Administration 1995
Old Dominion University, M.A. Norfolk, VA. Economics 1988
Old Dominion University, M.A. Norfolk, VA. Business Administration, Economics Major, Geography Minor 1985
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Belmont College St. Clairsville, OH. Director, Institutional Research and Planning 2016-present
Myers University Cleveland, OH Director, Institutional Research and Assessment 2005-2006
The University of South Florida Lakeland, FL. Assistant Commissioner for Academic Affairs 2004-2005
Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Associate Dean, School of Graduate Studies 2002-2003
Walsh University North Canton, OH Director, Institutional Research, Strategic Planning, and Trustee Relations 1999-2002
University of Akron Akron, OH Associate Director, Research Services and Sponsored Programs 1997-1999
Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA Research and Graduate Studies Administrator 1991-1996
Statistical Analyst 1988-1991
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
Research, Education, Advancement & Philanthropy (REAP), Inc. Zoar, OH Founder and President 2016-present
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Canton, OH. Instructional Design Consultant 2011-2014
Sapling Learning Systems Austin, TX Consultant 2011
ADVANCE Program, University of CA - Irvine Irvine, CA Research Consultant 2009
NSF-funded grant promoting gender equity in STEM fields.
Summit Workforce Solutions Akron, OH Research Consultant 2008
Strategic Health Care Columbus, OH Consultant 2007-2008
FACULTY EXPERIENCE
Walden University Minneapolis, MN. Contributing Faculty, School of Public Policy and Administration 2008-2017
Saylor Foundation Washington, DC. Contributing Professor 2012-2014
Stark & Tuscarawas County Public Schools Ohio. Substitute Teacher 2012-2015
20 Additional Institutions Adjunct teaching assignments equal to 17 years of full-time employment 1998-present
ACADEMIC HONORS
Golden Key International Honour Society
Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society for Economics
Pi Alpha Alpha National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Network for Change and Continuous Innovation Member, Marketing Committee 2017-present
Manuscript Reviewer for Scholarly Journals: International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning
2012-present
Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice 2012-present
Aultman Health Foundation
Board Member
Girl Scouts USA
Board Member
Lupus Foundation of America
Board Member
International Science and Engineering Fair
Grand Awards Judge
STEVE HOAGLAND - BIOGRAPHY
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Simplifying Your Approach to College Search & Selection is a book that helps high school juniors and seniors simplify their college search and selection process. It identifies a handful of variables that may matter most to protecting their investment in a bachelor's degree. Steve's book can also add objectivity to a complex process.
This book provides a summary of the author’s research and expertise on the correlates of postsecondary graduation rates.
Alignment between institutional graduation rate correlates and individual admission test scores is a key factor contributing to a robust college selection process, protecting various intellectual and financial investments, and promoting academic success and ensuring a timely graduation all of which help maximize the return on investments in a college education.