The Batten School celebrated its 15-year anniversary last year, marking substantial impact in the higher education world of leadership and public policy. The school continues to grow its reach and reputation with the addition of five outstanding faculty members who join the Batten community this fall.
More than ever, evidence-based, innovative and collaborative policy solutions are critical to address the world’s most vexing problems, as is the need for educators who inspire the next generation to lead from anywhere. The five professors are joining Batten’s interdisciplinary and award-winning faculty, which is which is reputed worldwide for outstanding research and pedagogy.
“We are excited and honored to welcome these five new faculty members to Batten, each of whom has contributed invaluable insights that stand to inspire students, ignite change and shape leaders to transform the world,” said Eileen Chou, an associate professor of public policy and the school’s associate dean for academic affairs.
The Batten School welcomes Kyle Dobson, Gerald Higginbotham, Ashley Jardina, Gerard Robinson and Abigail Scholer!
Below are brief introductions of the faculty members. Look for a series of profiles of the new professors in the coming months.

