Michael Sale

About Michael Sale

Dr. Michael Salé is Associate Dean of the Meehan School of Business at Stonehill College, where he has served on the faculty since 2007. His work focuses on academic leadership, program development, and strengthening partnerships that prepare students for meaningful careers in business. Over the years, he has held several institutional leadership roles, including department chairperson and President of the Faculty Senate, and has helped spearhead the creation of multiple new undergraduate, graduate, and co-curricular programs.In addition to his work at Stonehill, Michael serves on several nonprofit and professional boards and currently serves as board president of the Hillside Group, contributing to governance, strategy, and mission-driven leadership.Before entering higher education full time, he worked in the higher-education technology sector leading large-scale enterprise software implementations for colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad. He continues to draw on that background in technology, analytics, and organizational change in his teaching and leadership.Guiding principle:\"I believe in kindness, I believe in personal responsibility, and I believe in being decent to people.\"~Ingrid Newkirk

Experience

1. Owner Principal Consultant

   Portico Consulting Group

   Jun 2002 — Present · Bridgewater, MA, US

   Founder and Principal Consultant at Portico Consulting Group providing over 20 years of experience in IT project management and agile software development coaching for clients in higher education and beyond. I specialize in guiding institutions and organizations through complex system evaluations, implementations, and operational improvements. As an experienced Agile, Scrum, and XP coach, I help software teams adopt and sustain effective practices that improve delivery, collaboration, and outcomes. My work combines deep technical knowledge with a practical, people-focused approach to change and innovation.

Education

• Bridgewater State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Management Science

  1999 — 2003

• Pace University

  Doctor of Professional Studies (DPS), Computing

  2013 — 2017

• Bridgewater State University

  Master of Science in Management (MSM), Technology Management

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Admissions
• Data Analysis
• Student Development
• Staff Development
• Nonprofits
• Program Development
• Analysis
• Distance Learning
• Research
• Public Speaking
• Teaching
• Social Media
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Non-Profits
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Training
• Fundraising
• Higher Education
• Leadership Development
• Community Outreach
• Microsoft Office
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning