Chris L. Heasley

Dr. Chris L. Heasley serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Social Work at Saint Joseph's University, where he also directs the Interdisciplinary Doctor of Education Program for Educational Leaders (IDEPEL). His academic home is within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Education includes:

• BA in Graphic Design from University of Texas at Arlington
• MS in Higher Education Administration from Indiana University Bloomington
• EdD from Saint Joseph's University (2013) with dissertation nominated for Nicholas Rashford Award

Research focuses on three interconnected strands:

• Faculty Pedagogy & Professional Development: Examining teaching innovations and faculty support systems
• Social Identity Validation: Exploring inclusive practices for marginalized identities
• Sense of Community: Investigating environmental impacts on belonging in educational settings

His work emphasizes psychosocial development through mixed-methods approaches.

Publications demonstrate consistent focus on educational environments, with recent works analyzing housing impacts on community formation, gender dynamics in residence halls, and reimagining student support roles. Methodological emphasis includes qualitative exploration of lived experiences.

Awards and grants received:

• Michael J. Morris Grant (2021-2022)
• Multiple ACUHO-I Research Grants (2016-2021)
• Bob P. Cooke Article Award (2016)
• Drexel President's Award (2014)
• Faculty Advisor of the Year (2007, 2013)
• Multiple award nominations

Grant leadership includes international studies of resident assistant roles and public-private housing partnerships. Professional contributions extend to academic webinars, podcasts on community building, and commissioned white papers.