Dr. Colver is a learning scientist and change leader in the field of higher education. With a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction and degrees in Psychology/Music, he has a love for human potential and growth-oriented empowerment. With extensive experience in both Student and Academic Affairs, Dr. Colver’s focus throughout his career has been on professional empowerment, organizational efficiency, and student success.
As thought leader in the field of higher education, he is frequently invited to champion the idea that student success can best be fostered through increased intentionality amongst faculty, staff, and executives. Dr. Colver believes that human empowerment and collaboration, enhanced by emerging technologies, are the most powerful tools that 21st century institutions have in their arsenal to optimize the student ecosystem.
Dr. Colver’s research has appeared in Popular Science, Discover, Slate, Smithsonian, New York Magazine, Radio BBC, and many other venues. His prominence in the field has allowed him to serve as an online pedagogy and change-management consultant for universities across the nation and globe.