Dr. Chris Butcher
Coordinator, Faculty Center Teaching & Learning
Noel Studio for Academic Creativity
Contact Information
Crabbe Library 318
Dr. Chris Butcher
Coordinator, Faculty Center Teaching & Learning
Noel Studio for Academic Creativity
Education
- Ed.D., Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
- M.A., Student Personnel Services in Higher Education
- B.S., Psychology
Research & Academic Interests
- Faculty Development
- Institutional Agents
- Organizational Culture of Care
Publications
- Butcher, C. R. (2025). Putting community back in college: A phenomenological study of institutional agents’ influence on transfer student capital [Doctoral dissertation, Eastern Kentucky University].
- Butcher, C. R., & McCardle, T. (2024). The evolution of school leadership in times of crisis. Journal of Excellence in College Teaching and Learning, 20, 49–57.
- Butcher, C. R. (2024). The future of higher education needs better support for adult and transfer students. AACRAO Connect.
Awards & Accolades
- Student Success, Outreach, & Opportunity Team Member of the Year (2024)
- Student Commencement Speaker, Eastern Kentucky University (Fall 2025).
Affiliations & Work History
- Kentucky Army National Guard (13F - Fire Support Sergeant)
Associations & Work History
- American Educational Research Association
Education
- Ed.D., Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
- M.A., Student Personnel Services in Higher Education
- B.S., Psychology
Research & Academic Interests
- Faculty Development
- Institutional Agents
- Organizational Culture of Care
Publications
- Butcher, C. R. (2025). Putting community back in college: A phenomenological study of institutional agents’ influence on transfer student capital [Doctoral dissertation, Eastern Kentucky University].
- Butcher, C. R., & McCardle, T. (2024). The evolution of school leadership in times of crisis. Journal of Excellence in College Teaching and Learning, 20, 49–57.
- Butcher, C. R. (2024). The future of higher education needs better support for adult and transfer students. AACRAO Connect.
Awards & Accolades
- Student Success, Outreach, & Opportunity Team Member of the Year (2024)
- Student Commencement Speaker, Eastern Kentucky University (Fall 2025).
Affiliations & Work History
- Kentucky Army National Guard (13F - Fire Support Sergeant)
Associations & Work History
- American Educational Research Association