Henrique Alvim

Henrique Alvim, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling and Human Development Program within the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences at Geneva College. He previously served as Interim Program Chair and Lead Faculty for the Student Affairs in Higher Education Specialty at Walsh University, and has held teaching roles at Kent State University and Youngstown State University. His academic journey includes a PhD in Cultural Foundations of Education from Kent State University (2014), an M.S. in Counseling from Youngstown State University (2005), and a Bachelor in Juridicial Sciences from Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba, Brazil (2002).

• Bachelor in Juridicial Sciences, Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba, 2002
• M.S. in Education, Counseling (Student Affairs Leadership & Practice), Youngstown State University, 2005
• Post-Master's Coursework in Counseling and Education, The University of Akron, 2009
• Ph.D. in Cultural Foundations of Education (Philosophy of Education), Kent State University, 2014

Dr. Alvim’s research focuses on the intersection of religious convictions and higher education, Christian scholarship, and the integration of faith and learning. He explores moral dialogues as a pedagogy for student development and the internationalization of higher education. His work emphasizes multicultural development, mindfulness in supervision, and peer mentoring as tools for student success and organizational flourishing.

His recent publications and presentations reflect a strong trend in faith integration within secular academic contexts, global collaboration in education, and holistic student development. Articles such as "When the church comes to campus" and "Learning from faith" highlight his commitment to Christian scholarship, while works like "Mindfulness as a pedagogy of supervision" and "Global partners in dialogue" demonstrate his interdisciplinary and international reach.

• Member, NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education)
• Member, Association for Christians in Student Development (ACSD)

Dr. Alvim has been actively involved in advising and professional development, particularly in the Master of Arts in Higher Education (MAHE) program at Geneva College, which he leads with a vision rooted in Christian mission and educational excellence. Though no specific grants are listed, his funded e-book publication by the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul indicates external scholarly support. His presentations at NASPA, NAFSA, OCPA, and NACADA reflect sustained engagement with national and international academic communities.

Dr. Alvim is involved in academic communities and professional networks that support student development, faith integration, and global collaboration. He has contributed to initiatives at Walsh University and Geneva College that advance student affairs education and Christian higher education as a missional endeavor.