Trident University International Welcomes New Dean of Research and Doctoral Studies

Trident University International welcomes Dr. Amanda Jandris as the new dean of research and doctoral studies. Dr. Jandris' background includes both online and traditional higher education experience.

CHANDLER, Ariz., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Amanda Jandris has joined Trident University International (Trident), a member of the AIU system, as the Dean of Research and Doctoral Studies. She brings with her expertise in both online and traditional higher education with over twenty-two years of experience as an educator and administrator.

Dr. Jandris comes to Trident from the American College of Education where she served as Chair of Doctoral Research. Prior to that, Dr. Jandris was a tenured Full Professor of Research at Concordia University Chicago where she served as a Department Chair, Executive Director of Doctoral Programs, Director of Academic Research, and Chaired the Institutional Review Board.

An academic with a deep knowledge base, Dr. Jandris has focused her career on teaching, designing, and developing courses and degree programs at the doctoral and master's levels. As an administrator, she has led the development and growth of graduate programs. Her experience as a researcher, professor, administrator, IRB chair, and dissertation advisor has provided Dr. Jandris with a wide-ranging understanding of higher education.