Janet M. Starks

Rev. Dr. Janet M. Starks, D.Min., serves as Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Registrar at Kingswood University while also being part of the Academic Affairs Faculty. She oversees curriculum development, accreditation compliance, and academic advising programs, and founded the Kingswood Student Success Centre to provide free tutoring services. As a member of the Commission on Accreditation for the Association for Biblical Higher Education, she bridges administrative leadership with direct student support in theological education.

Education

• D.Min. (2008) from Acadia University, Wolfville, NS
• Dissertation: 'An Examination of and Recommendations for the Academic Advising Program at Bethany Bible College'
• M.Div. (1987) from Wesley Biblical Seminary, Jackson, MS
• B.Sc. (Christian Education) (1982) from Kingswood University, Sussex, NB

Research and Institutional Roles

Dr. Starks focuses on academic advising frameworks, curriculum optimization, and accessibility in theological education. Her work emphasizes student success through institutional effectiveness, reflected in her leadership roles and teaching of courses like History & Philosophy of Christian Education, Educational Psychology, and Wesleyan History & Discipline. Her oversight of Kingswood University's academic standards highlights her administrative and pedagogical dual role.

Personal and Professional Background

A British Canadian born in England, Dr. Starks is an ordained minister of The Wesleyan Church. She collaborates with her husband, Rev. Richard Starks, on home renovation projects and enjoys family travel, reading, and puzzles. Her professional journey integrates theological education with practical ministry frameworks, stemming from over three decades of experience in Christian education administration.