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Ladorian Williams, Ph.D.

Program Chair, BS Mathematics

ladorian.williams@franklin.edu

Profile

Dr. Ladorian Latin Williams serves as Mathematics Program Chair and Lead Faculty at Franklin University, where she directs curriculum, faculty development, and assessment across undergraduate and graduate mathematics. With nearly two decades of experience in collegiate mathematics education, she has led the design and continuous improvement of online and blended mathematics courses and supervises a large adjunct mathematics faculty supporting national online delivery. Dr. Williams is active in higher education leadership and professional engagement, serving on the Executive Board of the American Council on Education (ACE) Women’s Network of Ohio and as a learning evaluation reviewer for the American Council on Education. Her work focuses on scalable online mathematics instruction, academic quality, and student success in quantitative education. She is a two-time recipient of Franklin University’s Lead Faculty of the Year Award and has also received the university’s Core Value awards recognizing leadership, learning, and inclusive academic community building.

Education

2013
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics
2008
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Master of Science, Mathematics
2006
Northwestern State University (Natchitoches, Louisiana)
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Work Experience

2022 - Present
Franklin University, Doctoral Faculty Advisor
2019 - Present
Franklin University, Program Chair
2014 - Present
Franklin University, Lead Faculty

Publications & Presentations

Williams, L. (2023, Oct. 31). Retention Strategies: Best Practices & Brainstorm. Columbus, OH.
Williams, L. (2023, Apr. 04). Grading Policies and Effective Practices. Columbus, OH.
Williams, L. (2021, Nov. 03). Collecting student feedback on the use of ALEKS and Hawkes Learning in College Algebra to inform course redesign. The National Organization for Student Success - Ohio Help Me to Help You Conference.
Williams, L., & Latin, L. (2016). Do malabsorptive procedures in adolescents offer better solutions for obesity in respect to weight loss and psychological outcomes?. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 12 (7)
Williams, L. (2013, Jul. 24). A Semigroup Approach to Non-Autonomous Systems of Linear Ordinary Differential Equations. Conference for African American Researchers in Mathematical Sciences, San Diego, CA.

Professional Service

2021
Reviewer
Editorial Board Member
End Date: 2022

Memberships

2021
American Council On Education - Women's Network Ohio
The ACE Women's Network-Ohio is a network of women administrators, faculty, and staff from colleges and universities across the state that is dedicated to the professional advancement of women. Through representatives, conferences, workshops, and other resources, we are committed to improving the status of women on our campuses and throughout higher education. In doing so, we support the mission of the Inclusive Excellence Group and the American Council on Education.
2021
Franklin County Alliance of Black School Educators
2017
American Council On Education - Women's Network Ohio
The ACE Women's Network-Ohio is a network of women administrators, faculty, and staff from colleges and universities across the state that is dedicated to the professional advancement of women. Through representatives, conferences, workshops, and other resources, we are committed to improving the status of women on our campuses and throughout higher education. In doing so, we support the mission of the Inclusive Excellence Group and the American Council on Education.