Dustin D. Heuerman

Dustin D. Heuerman, Ed.D., is an Adjunct Professor at Lake Land College, a community college in East Central Illinois. He serves as Program Director and Tenured Faculty Member, focusing on Higher Education Leadership. His roles include Peer Reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission and Board Member on the Illinois Community College Board, which guides state community colleges.

Education: Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Community College Leadership from Ferris State University; Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminology/Criminal Justice from Indiana State University.

Research and interests emphasize instructional strategies, persistence/retention in community colleges, nontraditional student success, and faculty development. He actively engages in governance through accreditation processes and student services innovation.

Professional networks include leadership in public safety/security initiatives within educational institutions. Contact via dheuerman@nl.edu or LinkedIn.