Vivienne McClendon

About Vivienne McClendon

With over 25 years of experience in higher education, I have led and managed libraries, technology implementation, teaching, and learning initiatives at various institutions. Over 20 years of strategic leadership of academic libraries, excelling in and providing team leadership to build a pathway toward successful engagement with students, faculty, and community. My mission is to advance the library as an active and integral partner in the academic community and to promote educational technology and research to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.Contact:Vivienne McClendon, Ph.D, MLIS, MAExperienced Academic Library Dean, Strategic Leadership, Financial Management, and Outreach. v•••••••@gmail.comHolding a Ph.D. in Instructional/Educational Technology from the University of Georgia, I am skilled in change management, innovative thinking, and developing faculty and students through mentorship and empowerment. I have also published and presented on inclusive education, high-impact practices, qualitative research methods, and international collaboration. My mission is to advance the library as an active and integral partner in the academic community and to promote educational technology and research to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.

Experience

1. Dean, Mary and John Gray Library

   Lamar University

   Jul 2024 — Present · Beaumont, TX, US

   Library administrator leading faculty, staff, budgets and building operations and renovation. This role leads and advocates for the library and its team, promoting instructional opportunities, the collection, and collaborative use of the library’s spaces. Together, the library team works to amplify student success and ensure our alignment with university goals, priorities, and outcomes.

Education

• University of Montevallo

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, History

  1984

• University of South Carolina

  MLIS, Library & Information Science

  1997 — 1998

• The University of Georgia

  Ph.D., Instructional Technology, Learning Theory, Higher Education Administration

  2001 — 2008

• Midwestern State University

  Master of Arts - MA, History

  1987

Skills

• Analysis
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Library Management
• Dreamweaver
• Faculty Development
• Administration
• E-Learning
• Writing
• Instructional Technology
• Education
• Budgeting
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Customer Service
• Educational Technology
• Adult Education
• Teaching
• Learning Management Systems
• Higher Education
• Qualitative Research
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Public Speaking
• Editing
• Student Development
• Psychology
• Library Instruction
• Grants
• Staff Development
• Training
• Mentoring
• Workshop Facilitation
• Instructional Design
• Distance Learning
• Research
• Coaching
• Leadership Development
• Technology Integration
• University Teaching