Lori Mueller

Lori Mueller is an Instructor in the Department of Management at the Harrison College of Business and Computing, Southeast Missouri State University. She joined the university in 1998 and the college in 2013, teaching Introduction to Computer Applications and Microsoft Excel Certification while serving as faculty liaison for the Business Learning Community.

Her educational background includes:

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Missouri–Columbia
• Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from Southeast Missouri State University
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Industrial/Organizational emphasis) from the University of Missouri – St. Louis

Dr. Mueller's expertise centers on practical business technology education, with research interests spanning educational technology implementation, professional business communication standards, and computer applications in organizational contexts. Her Microsoft Certified Educator status and Office Specialist Expert certification reflect her specialized focus on technology literacy for business professionals.

She has received several service-oriented awards:

• Bronze Pin from the National Residence Hall Honorary
• Faculty Excellence Award for Service
• University SupportNET Star award
• Presidential Shout Out Award

Through her Business Learning Community liaison role, Dr. Mueller actively fosters student engagement and academic integration within the business college environment, connecting classroom learning with professional development opportunities.