Megan Bell

Megan Bell is a Lecturer in the Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) College of Education. She currently serves as Executive Director of the University-Student Union at California State University-Los Angeles. Previously, she held roles such as interim Assistant Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Executive Director of Community Learning and Assessment at UCCS. She also held an Assistant Professor appointment (non-tenure track) in the UCCS College of Education.

Education:

• PhD in Higher Education Leadership, Colorado State University
• MA in Student Affairs Administration, Washington State University
• BA in English Literature and Women’s Studies, University of Northern Colorado

Research and Professional Focus: Her expertise spans higher education administration, student affairs, and leadership in academic institutions. Her career highlights include roles at CU Boulder, Cal State Northridge, Whittier College, and the University of California-Riverside, emphasizing institutional development and student success initiatives.

Grants and Advising: While her profile emphasizes administrative leadership rather than direct academic advising or grant-funded research, her roles have involved strategic planning, community learning programs, and institutional assessment at multiple universities.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in cross-institutional teams focused on student union operations, academic-community partnerships, and leadership development programs.