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Ed Finn is an academic professional with over 15 years of experience in higher education, currently serving as Executive Director of the Center for Innovation in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (CITAL) at Valparaiso University. He holds adjunct faculty positions in both the Department of Computing and Information Sciences and the College of Arts and Sciences, where he teaches courses on instructional design and leadership.
- Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership (2017), Indiana Wesleyan University
- M.S.Ed. in Adult Education (2009), Indiana University
- B.S. in Labor Studies with minor in History (2005), Indiana University
His research focuses on faculty perceptions of learning technologies, particularly during organizational transitions like LMS implementation. Current work explores AI integration in education and collaborative approaches to instructional design, emphasizing alignment between educational technologies and pedagogical needs.
Ed has received grants from the Andrew Mellon Foundation through his previous role at the Associated Colleges of the Midwest. He actively contributes to scholarly communication through publications in journals like Journal of Technology Studies and presentations at conferences including Internet Librarian and American Association for Adult and Continuing Education.
- Professional memberships: International Leadership Association, EDUCAUSE, Quality Matters
- Committee roles: Assessment & Accreditation (ex-officio), Scholarly Communication (member)
- Strategic planning co-owner: Valpo Education in the World initiative
