Diane Chapman

Dr. Diane Chapman is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy and Human Development at North Carolina State University (NC State), and Director of the Office of Faculty Development. Her career spans over three decades, combining academic leadership with extensive experience in program evaluation, instructional design, and workforce development. She has managed major initiatives such as the online M.Ed. and certificate programs in Training and Development at NC State (2002–2012) and previously served as Coordinator of Online Instruction at UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Public Health.

Education:

• Doctor of Education in Adult and Community College Education (NC State University, 2000)
• Master of Business Administration (Western Carolina University, 1993)
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Advertising/Marketing (Western Michigan University, 1982)

Research Focus: Dr. Chapman’s work centers on faculty development in higher education, program evaluation for workforce training, virtual HRD strategies, and instructional technology. Recent emphases include supporting non-tenure-track faculty, measuring outcomes of faculty development programs, and interdisciplinary evaluation methodologies. She actively mentors students in research, often co-authoring publications with them.

Awards & Honors:

• Gertrude Cox Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching (NC State)
• Outstanding Teacher Award (NC State)
• Alumni Association Outstanding Extension and Outreach Award (NC State)
• Inductee, Academy of Outstanding Teachers and Faculty Engaged in Extension
• Global Innovation Excellence Award (World Institute for Action Learning)

Professional Contributions: As Director of Faculty Development, she oversees initiatives to enhance teaching excellence and academic innovation. Her courses include advanced instructional design, evaluation theory, and training program management. She has also pioneered faculty reading circles and peer support networks to foster academic community-building.

Labs/Groups: Active in NC State’s Assessment & Evaluation, Workforce Development, and Doctoral Education communities. Collaborates with the Friday Institute and Belk Center on educational technology and leadership initiatives.