Jason Bentley

Jason Bentley, EdD, serves as Dean of University College and Interim Dean for the Ferris Library for Information, Technology and Education (FLITE) at Ferris State University. He oversees Academic Service Learning, Academic Advising, the Academic Literacies Center (ALC), Bulldog Scholars, Deliberative Dialogues, Disabilities Services, General Studies, University Seminars, FirstGen Initiatives, and other academic support programs.

• EdD in Educational Leadership (Central Michigan University)
• MA in Educational Administration & Community Leadership (Central Michigan University)
• BSEd in History and Earth Science (Central Michigan University)

Dr. Bentley's research interests focus on student success initiatives, equity in education, and community leadership. His work emphasizes data-driven retention strategies and academic recovery programs.

Bentley's publications highlight trends in student retention (2015) and international student integration (2008). These works span subfields including financial aid impact analysis, cross-cultural transitions, and academic support systems.