Joseph Gillespie

Joseph E. Gillespie, EdD

Provost


Hometown:

Jenkintown, PA

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in English and Education
  • Master of Education in Psychology of Teaching
  • Doctor of Education in Reading and Language Arts

 

Background:

  • Provost, Manor College (2023 – present)
  • Vice President for Enrollment Management, Manor College (2020 – 2023)
  • Chief Executive Office, Philadelphia K-12 Charter School (2014 – 2020)
  • Professor of Education and Dean, School of Education and Human Services, Neumann University (2000 – 2014)
  • Director of Academic Support Services, La Salle University (1992 – 2000)

 

Serving at Manor Since:

2020

Why do YOU BELONG HERE?

I believe I Belong Here because my value system aligns with that of Manor College, and I am able to draw on these values to serve our students and my colleagues each day.

Personal Interests:

Family, Reading, Sports

College Committee Involvement:

  • Executive Leadership Team
  • College Management Team
  • Campus Health Task Force
  • Students Affairs Committee of Board of Trustees
  • Student Safety Task Force

 

Publications:

  • Francis and Vygotsky: an integration of the message of Francis into teacher education
    Journal of Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities (January 1, 2008)
  • The effectiveness of a peer mentoring program for academically at-risk students
    The Act 101 Journal (January 1, 2008)
  • Identifying and remediating reading and learning disabilities
    The Act 101 Journal (January 1, 2004)
  • Metacognitive strategies and behaviors that contribute to academic success for at-risk college students
    Doctoral Dissertation, Widener University (January 1, 1999)

 

Certifications:

  • Pennsylvania Reading Specialist Certification
  • Pennsylvania School Leadership Certification

 


Contact:

Office: 215.885.2360 ext. 1223
jgillespie@manor.edu