Joey VanDevender

Joey VanDevender serves as the Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs and Enrollment Management at Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business, where he concurrently holds a part-time faculty position in Marketing. He previously led graduate programs at West Virginia University's John Chambers College of Business and Economics, achieving an 82% enrollment growth (2017–2022) through strategic recruitment and student-success initiatives.

Education:

• Ed.D., Wilmington University
• M.A. in Integrated Marketing Communications, West Virginia University
• B.A. in International Management and International Marketing, Davis & Elkins College

Research Interests:
His work centers on improving outcomes for first-generation students and enhancing degree-completion frameworks within higher education.

Awards:

• 2021 WVU Values Coin (recognizing embodiment of service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation)

Administrative & Teaching:
He oversees graduate enrollment strategy and advises on program development. Current courses include Marketing Foundations (MKT6015/BA6015). His prior experience includes scholarship-program design and student-athlete coaching at Davis & Elkins College.