Alison Carr-Chellman has been named provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Pace University in New York City. She will begin her new role on January 20.
With over two decades of higher education experience, Dr. Carr-Chellman most recently served as dean of the School of Education and Health Sciences at the University of Dayton in Ohio. Before Dayton, she was dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at the University of Idaho. Earlier, she spent two decades at Pennsylvania State University, serving in various academic and administrative roles.
Dr. Carr-Chellman’s academic expertise centers on systems theory, instructional design, organizational technology, and learning technologies. Throughout her career, she has authored over 175 publications, garnering more than 14,000 citations. She has also published seven books, including Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology (Routledge, 2024).
“Pace has a unique mission rooted in access, excellence, and opportunity, and that resonates deeply with me,” said Dr. Carr-Chellman. “I’m excited to bring my experience in academic innovation, collaborative leadership, and student-centered learning to a community so clearly dedicated to helping students excel and create lives they are proud of.”
Dr. Carr-Chellman earned her bachelor’s degree in education and her master’s degree in instructional systems from Syracuse University in New York. She holds a Ph.D. in instructional systems from Indiana University.