Aaron D Clevenger
- Title
- Assistant Provost & Dean of International Programs, and Adjunct Faculty
- Aaron.Clevenger@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Security Studies and International Affairs Dept
- College
- College of Arts & Sciences
Areas of Expertise
- Human Security
- Human & Cultural Geography
- International Education

Biography
Aaron serves as the Assistant Provost & Dean of International Programs at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus. In addition, he is an adjunct professor for the Department of Security Studies & International Affairs on the Daytona campus and for the Masters of Human Security & Resilience for Embry-Riddle Worldwide.
Aaron graduated with a BA in Interpersonal Communication and a MA in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Florida, an MS in Human Security & Resilience from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education and Organizational Change from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL.
Aaron’s areas of research interest include human geography, social justice education, and human security
Education
- Ed.D. - Doctor of Education in Higher Education and Organizational Change, Benedictine University
- M.S. - Master of Science in Human Security and Resilience, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- M.A. - Master of Arts in Educational Leadership: Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education, University of Central Florida
- B.A. - Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communication, University of Central Florida
Currently Teaching
- LCH 402: Applied Cross-Cultural Comm
- GCS 337: Globalization & World Politics
- LCH 207: Introduction to Geography
- LCH 299: Spc Topics Lower Level Chinese
- LCH 499: Spec Topics Chinese Language
- HU 399: Special Topics in Humanities
- LCH 208: Speech in Chinese
Courses Taught
- SS 325 - International Studies
- SS/GCS 337 - Globalization & World Politics
- HS 280 - Professional Skills in Homeland Security
- HS 290 - Introduction to Environmental Security
- BA 317 - Organizational Behavior
- BA 325 - Social Responsibility and Ethics Management
- MHSR 510 - Introduction to Human Security
- MSHR 690 - Human Security and Resilience Capstone
- MSLD 634 - Leadership Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
- HON 150 - Honors Symposium I
Research Projects
Publications
- Preventing a Boondoggle: Assuring a Short Term Research Abroad Activity is an Educative Experience Kelly Whealan George (2022)
- Preventing a Boondoggle: Assuring a Short Term Research Abroad Activity is an Educative Experience Kelly Whealan George (2022)
- Meeting at the Crossroads: A Dialogue Navigating the Intersections between International Education and Social Justice Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2021)
- Experiential Education as a Framework for Student Affairs' Educator Role Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2021)
- Implementing a QEP That Encompasses All Campuses in a Varied Focused Distributed University Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2021)
- Meeting at the Crossroads: A Dialogue Navigating the Intersections between International Education and Social Justice Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2021)
- The Evolution of Social Justice in International Higher Education Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2021)
- Impact of Technology on University International Travel Policies Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2021)
- Year Five of Your QEP: Are We There Yet? Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2021)
- Field Expertise: How to Create an Effective Travel Risk Policy Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2021)
- Digital Literacies in the Classroom: Authentic Opportunities for Student Engagement Emily Faulconer (2021)
- Digital Literacies in the Classroom: Authentic Opportunities for Student Engagement Lori Mumpower, PhD (2021)
- US Political Leadership and Crisis Communication During COVID-19 Publications (2021)
- US Political Leadership and Crisis Communication During COVID-19 Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2021)
- The Evolution of Social Justice in International Higher Education Publications (2020)
- Selected Student Research - Ignite: Research the SEA Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2020)
- Preventing a Boondoggle: Assuring a Short Term Research Abroad Activity is an Educative Experience Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2020)
- Digital Literacies in the Classroom: Authentic Opportunities for Student Engagement Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2020)
- Year Four of the QEP: So Close Yet so Far Kelly Whealan George (2020)
- Implementing a QEP in a Distributed University When Memories Are Short and Changes Are Necessary Kelly Whealan George (2020)
- STEM Education Discrepancy in the United States and Singapore Kelly Whealan George (2020)
- Year Five of Your QEP: Are We There Yet? Kelly Whealan George (2020)
- Assessment and Comparison of Aviation Manufacturing Industries throughout Mexico and Brazil Kelly Whealan George (2020)
- Implementing a QEP That Encompasses All Campuses in a Varied Focused Distributed University Kelly Whealan George (2020)
- Mirror Your Experience: Peer-Teaching through Reflection Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2020)
- Digital Literacies in the Classroom: Authentic Opportunities for Student Engagement Publications (2020)
- Meeting at the Crossroads: A Dialogue Navigating the Intersections between International Education and Social Justice Publications (2020)
- The Evolution of Social Justice in International Higher Education Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2020)
- Preventing a Boondoggle: Assuring a Short Term Research Abroad Activity is an Educative Experience Publications (2019)
- Field Expertise: How to Create an Effective Travel Risk Policy Publications (2019)
- Field Expertise: How to Create an Effective Travel Risk Policy Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2019)
- Assessment and Comparison of Aviation Manufacturing Industries throughout Mexico and Brazil Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2018)
- Book Review: Review of Changing Curriculum Through Stories: Character Education for Ages 10-12 Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2018)
- Book Review: Review of Changing Curriculum Through Stories: Character Education for Ages 10-12 Publications (2018)
- Assessment and Comparison of Aviation Manufacturing Industries throughout Mexico and Brazil International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace (2018)
- Recruiting International Master's-Level Students: Research and Good Practices Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2017)
- Year Five of Your QEP: Are We There Yet? Publications (2016)
- STEM Education Discrepancy in the United States and Singapore Beyond: Undergraduate Research Journal (2016)
- Film Review: Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case that Made History Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2016)
- Designing a Course That Promotes Digital Literacy without Distracting from Learning Social Justice: Podcasting for Change Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2016)
- STEM Education Discrepancy in the United States and Singapore Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2016)
- STEM Education Discrepancy in the United States and Singapore Kelly Whealan George (2016)
- Year Four of the QEP: So Close yet so Far Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2015)
- Year Four of the QEP: So Close yet so Far Kelly Whealan George (2015)
- Experiential Education as a Framework for Student Affairs\u2019 Educator Role Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2015)
- Florida Undergraduate Research Conference Abstract 2015 Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2015)
- Ignite: Research the SEA (Southeast Asia) Kelly Whealan George (2015)
- Selected Student Research - Ignite: Research the SEA Publications (2015)
- Ignite: Research the SEA (Southeast Asia) Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2015)
- Experiential Education as a Framework for Student Affairs' Educator Role Publications (2015)
- Implementing a QEP in a Distributed University When Memories Are Short and Changes Are Necessary Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2014)
- Implementing a QEP in a Distributed University When Memories Are Short and Changes Are Necessary Kelly Whealan George (2014)
- Research Abroad: Designing a Methodology That Works for Your Institution Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2014)
- A Phenomenological Study: Motivation as Experienced by Engineering Design Competitors at a Selective Engineering University Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2014)
- Implementing a QEP That Encompasses All Campuses in a Varied Focused Distributed University Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2013)
- Implementing a QEP That Encompasses All Campuses in a Varied Focused Distributed University Kelly Whealan George (2013)
- How to Ignite Excitement for the Development of a Transformational QEP in a Distributed University Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2012)
- How to Ignite Excitement for the Development of a Transformational QEP in a Distributed University Kelly Whealan George (2012)
- Ignite: Embry-Riddle's Quality Enhancement Plan Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2012)
- Ignite: Embry-Riddle's Quality Enhancement Plan Kelly Whealan George (2012)
- Film Review: Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case That Made History Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2011)
- Film Review: Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case that Made History Publications (2011)
- Taking Care of You so You Can Take Care of Business Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D. (2010)
- Impact of Technology on University International Travel Policies Publications (202)
- Digital Literacies in the Classroom: Authentic Opportunities for Student Engagement Aaron D Clevenger, Ed.D.
Professional Experience
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
- Assistant Provost & Dean, International Programs - 11/2015- Present
- ERAU Adjunct Professor - 8/2012 - Present
Grant work for U.S. Department of Defense: Defense Language and National Security Education Office
- Primary Investigator - Project Global Officer Grant (Project GO) –Taiwan and Jordan: 2019 - Present
Immigration Related Government Roles (for ERAU)
- Department of Homeland Security - Designated School Official: 2015 - Present
- Department of State Alternative Responsible Officer: 2015 - Present
Memberships and Credentials
- Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society with IGB
- NAFSA - Association of International Educators
- IIE - Institute of International Education
Awards, Honors and Recognitions
- Phi Beta Lambda - Honors Society for International Scholars
- Pi Lambda Theta - Education Honors Society
- National Society for Experiential Education’s (NSEE) Outstanding Experiential Education Research/Dissertation of the Year Award