Scott K. Macklin

Scott K. Macklin, PhD in Economics and Development Studies from Nelson Mandela University, serves as Associate Vice President of TWU Online and former Dean of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture at Trinity Western University. Holding an MPhilF in Philosophical Aesthetics and BA in Communication (Summa Cum Laude), he bridges academic leadership with community-based media innovation through initiatives like the Creative Exchange Lab and Death Over Dinner movement.

• PhD: Economics and Development Studies, Nelson Mandela University
• MPhilF: Philosophical Aesthetics, Institute for Christian Studies
• BA: Communication, Vanguard University (Summa Cum Laude)

His research focuses on narrative-based learning systems and career-connected pathways, with expertise in:

• Creative economy development
• Participatory narrative inquiry
• Social justice media production
• Technology-enhanced education
• Community development frameworks
• Cross-cultural communication

While his 2024 Reimagining Pathways Into Culture and Creative Industries article highlights workforce transformation through collaborative storytelling, earlier works like Technology in Developing Web-Based Instruction (2003) established foundational frameworks for digital pedagogy. The Creative Exchange Lab demonstrates his commitment to public interest technology through community-owned story ecosystems.

Recognized by multiple awards including:

• Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts w3 Silver Award for Best Podcast Host
• EDUCAUSE Quarterly Contribution of the Year Award
• Telly Award for Media Space: Entertainment and Content
• King County Executive’s Community Service Award

His teaching spans graduate courses at University of Washington (Communication Leadership program) and Trinity Western University, including MCOM 313: Theory and Practice of Social Media and LDRS 663: Transformational Blended Learning. As Director of Integrative Learning & Innovation at UW, he transformed educational technology through initiatives like PETTT and UWired.