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Sherry Abernathy, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor

sherry.abernathy@franklin.edu

Profile

Dr. Sherry Abernathy, Adjunct Doctoral Faculty, Entrepreneur, Past Higher Education Administrator in STEM, and with over 20 years of experience in higher education administration. She holds a PhD degree in Organization and Management from Capella University. Dr. Abernathy enjoys working with students who have made the decision to become scholars and to dedicate their time to reaching that goal. In addition, she is a certified professional transformation coach and enjoys when her clients work through the barriers of reaching their goals.

Education

2008
Capella University (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Doctor of Philosophy, PhD in Organization and Management
1997
Baker College (Flint, Michigan)
Master of Business Administration, Leadership Studies
1982
Davenport University (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Data Processing
1980
Davenport University (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Associate of Science, Accounting

Work Experience

2018 - Present
Center For Empowered Excellence, LLC, Academic and Empowerment Consultant, Greensboro, North Carolina
2018 - Present
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty & Doctoral Faculty Advisor
1997 - 2011
Oakland University, Assistant Dean/Lecturer, Rochester, Michigan

Professional Service

2016
Committee Chair
Chair of College of Science and Technology Student Success Committee
2016
Committee Member
Transfer Student Improvement Committee
2016
Committee Member
University Student Dismissal Appeals Committee
2015
Committee Chair
Assistant Provost for Student Success and Academic Support
End Date: 2015
2015
Committee Member
Associate Vice Chancellor for University Relations
End Date: 2015
2015
Member
Search Committee for the Chair of the Computer Systems Technology Department
End Date: 2016
2014
Member
Text in the Community
2012
Committee Member
Accreditation Committee