Julie Neal earned her Ed.D. in Higher Education from Texas Tech University, MA in Humanities-Literature from California State University, DH, and BA in Political Science and English from the University of Texas, PB. She has 20 years educational experience with private, public and community college levels in the areas of English, speech, humanities, literature, math, history, geography and ITV dual credit. Also, included in her years of teaching experience include Teacher of the Year at two public institutions, teaching the deaf at SWCID in Big Spring, Texas and students with special needs in Midland, Texas. Her administrative experience includes Dean of Lamesa Campus for Howard College. Dr. Neal’s committee experience involves: Core, Critical Thinking Team, Strategic Planning, Program Reviews, SACS Team, Instructional and Workforce Education, Vison, Council, Online Planning, STEM, READe, eLearning, Rotary, Admissions, Advisory, and Affirmative Action committees. Julie is currently working for a private oil and gas company in the Permian Basin as a market research analyst.