Joseph E. Gillespie, Ed.D.

Provost

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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

 

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Contact:

Office: 215.885.2360 ext. 1223
jgillespie@manor.edu