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Launey P. Griffith, EdD, serves as an Adjunct Instructor in the Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL) program within Extended and International Operations at Ferris State University. Concurrently, she holds the position of Assistant Director of Gift Planning at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Texas, demonstrating a dual commitment to educational leadership and institutional advancement.
Dr. Griffith's educational background includes:
- EdD in Higher Education Administration and Leadership from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- MBA in Management from Louisiana State University
- Online Learning Certificate from the Online Learning Consortium
- Online Management Certificate from the Online Learning Consortium
- MPA in Human Resources from Louisiana State University
- BA in History and Political Science from Louisiana State University
- AA and AGS from Louisiana State University at Eunice
Her research spans two primary domains: community college leadership development and medical education innovation. She investigates dual enrollment partnerships between high schools and colleges while simultaneously exploring virtual methodologies in surgical residency training. This interdisciplinary approach leverages her expertise in online learning to address challenges in both educational sectors.
Recent publications reveal a consistent pattern of practical scholarship: the 2020 article on virtual residency interviews directly responded to pandemic-era challenges, while the 2018 dual enrollment presentation offers implementable frameworks for educational partnerships. Both works emphasize real-world application over theoretical exploration.
As an Adjunct Instructor, Dr. Griffith guides doctoral candidates in community college leadership. Her professional role in gift planning provides unique insights into educational funding mechanisms, enriching her teaching with practical financial stewardship perspectives. This combination prepares students for holistic leadership roles requiring both academic vision and resource development skills.
