Melinda Stanley

Melinda Stanley is a Senior Lecturer in Health Care Management at Indiana University Kokomo. She has been actively involved in academia since 2014, transitioning from adjunct faculty to her current role, and contributes to experiential learning and online education initiatives.

• Doctor of Health Education (in progress), A.T. Still University
• Master of Public Management in Health Care Management, Indiana University Kokomo (2012)
• Bachelor of Arts in History, Wright State University (1992)
• Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology, Miami University (1988)

Her research and teaching focus on integrating experiential learning into health care management education, leveraging digital tools like Canvas for scaffolded online learning, and enhancing faculty engagement in virtual classrooms. She has pioneered virtual field trips and service learning projects to bridge community engagement with online pedagogy.

Melinda actively contributes to academic conferences, with presentations on teaching innovations such as course collaboration across campuses, StoryMap interactive presentations, and leadership development for health professionals. Her work emphasizes practical, student-centered approaches to health care education and digital pedagogy.

She serves on the boards of the Bright Star Foundation, Indiana University Alumni Association, and Boy Scouts of Sagamore Council. Her career spans roles in health management, including executive leadership at the Kokomo Sports Center and research associate positions at Wright State University.