Ashlie Jack Ph.D.

Overview

Dr. Ashlie Jack has been a pivotal figure at Wichita State University since 2012. As of September 2025, she serves as Vice Provost. Within this role, Dr. Jack oversees the newly formed Office of Academic Programs, supporting curriculum, enrollment, student success, assessment/accreditation and strategic planning.

With over 20 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Jack has held various leadership roles, including  Senior Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Enrollment Management, Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and several positions within the College of Applied Studies, such as Interim Associate Dean, and Assistant Dean/Accreditation Officer.

Her tenure as Interim Associate Dean and Assistant Dean/Accreditation Officer, Dr. Jack successfully guided the educator preparation programs through a rigorous national accreditation process, resulting in full accreditation from both the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). In addition to her institutional leadership, she has contributed at the national level as a CAEP reviewer, offering a valuable external perspective and deep insight into accreditation standards.

As a leader in College of Applied Studies, Dr. Jack also provided strategic oversight and support for specialized professional association accreditations in programs such as School Psychology, Counseling, and Athletic Training. Her leadership extended to spearheading college-wide assessment initiatives and strengthening academic governance processes.

In addition to leading the Office of Academic Programs, Dr. Jack also provides strategic direction and leadership in the coordination, planning, development, execution, and management of the University-wide regional and specialty assessment and accreditation activities.

• Academic Program Assessment 
• University Accreditation 
• Specialty Accreditation
• Overview of Assessment
• University Strategic Planning

Academic Interests and Expertise

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in Literacy Education, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 2011
  Dissertation: Word Consciousness and Individual Application of Academic Vocabulary through Written, Oral, and Visual Response t Historical Fiction and Non-fiction
• M.S.Teacher-Reading Specialist, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS, 2003
• B.S. Elementary Education, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS, 1996

• Additional Training:

  • Council For the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
  • Specialized Program Accreditation
  • Higher Learning Commission Accreditation

Publications

• Jack, A.R., Thiele, J., and Wilson, K. (2022). Creating a support system that launches the paraprofessional-to-teacher in a Grow Your Own program. In B.S. Zugelder, and M. L’Esperance, Handbook of Research on the Educator Continuum and Development of Teachers,(Ch.12) IGI Global. DOI:10.4018/978-1-6684-3848-0.
• Lee, S.C, Jack, A.R., and Novacek, G. (2021). PD with Distance-Based Instructional Coaching to Improve Elementary Teachers’ Self-Efficacy in Teaching Science. Journal of Science Teacher Education, DOI: 10.1080/1046560X.2021.1965751
• Jack, A.R. and Lefever-Davis, S. (2021). Meaningful Feedback in an Online Classroom. In L.
• Fulton, J. Yoshioka, and N.P. Gallavan, Online Teaching and Learning for Teacher Educators (Ch. 6). Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
• McDowell, K., Jack, A.R., and Compton, M. (Spring-Summer 2018). Parent involvement in pre-kindergarten and the effects on student achievement. The Advocate, 23,(6), 37-63.
• Jack, A.R. & Lohfink, G.  (2017). Advocating for English language learners: elementary teacher education curricula to meet the literacy needs of all students. In N. Gallavan & L. Putney (Eds.), Teacher education yearbook XXV: Building upon inspirations and aspirations with hope, courage, and strength through teacher educators’ commitment to today’s teacher candidates and educator preparation (pp. 69-84).  Landham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
• Jack, A.R., McDowell, K., & Lefever, S. (2017). Curriculum as a reflection of teacher self-efficacy. In F. Bowles & C. Pearman (Eds.), Self-Efficacy in action: Tales from the classroom for teaching, learning, and professional development (pp. 69-79).  Landham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
• Jack, A.R., & Lefever, S. (2016).  Making an Impact: A description of a collaborative partnership between a university teacher preparation program and an urban school district.  Journal of the World Federation of Associations for Teacher Education, 1(3a), 112-122.
• Jack, A.R. (2015). Effective direct vocabulary instruction to meet the focus of the common core standards. The Open Communication Journal, 9(1), 39-43.
• Krutka, D.G., Bergman, D., Flores, R., Mason, K., & Jack, A.R. (2014). Microblogging about teaching: Nurturing participatory culture through collaborative online reflection with pre-service teachers. Teaching and Teacher Education, 40(1), 83-93.
• McDowell, K., Jack, A.R., Carroll, J., & Ewing, J. (2014, Summer). Pre-service and novice teacher self-efficacy: A tool to understand and further develop confidence for impacting change. The Advocate, 22(1), 43-49.
• Jack, A.R., (2012-2013, winter). Utilizing written, visual, and oral response options to develop the word consciousness of academic vocabulary. Kansas Journal of Reading, 28, 10-15.

Professional Experience

Administration

• 2025-Present, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
  Wichita State University
• 2023-2025, Senior Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Enrollment Management
  Wichita State University
• 2022-2023, Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
  Wichita State University
• 2020-2022, Interim Associate Dean/Accreditation Officer
  Wichita State University, College of Applied Studies
• 2015-2020, Assistant Dean/Accreditation Officer
  Wichita State University, College of Applied Studies (formerly College of Education)

Professor:

• 2018-Present, Associate Professor
  Wichita State University, College of Applied Studies, School of Education
• 2012-2018, Assistant Professor
  Wichita State University, College of Education, Division of Curriculum and Instruction
• 2011-2012, Assistant Professor (non-tenure)/ Professional Development School Coordinator
  Emporia State University, Division of Elementary Education/Early Childhood/Special Education 
• 2005-2011, Instructor/ Professional Development School Coordinator, Emporia State University, Division of Early Childhood and Elementary Teacher Education

Awards and Honors

• Wichita Business Journal Woman Who Leads at a Major Company, Recipient, 2022
• Wichita Business Journal Emerging Leader, Recipient, 2021
• Wichita State University Phenomenal Woman, Nominee, 2021
• ATE President Service Award, Recipient, Association of Teacher Educators, February 2017
• Wichita State University College of Education Faculty Scholarship award recipient, 2013
• Kansas Reading Association Unpublished Studies and Research Award, 2012
• Kansas Teacher of the Year District Recipient, El Dorado Unified School District #490, 2005
• USD 490 Master Teacher Nominee, El Dorado Unified School District #490, 2005
• Emporia State University Teachers College-Jones Institute for Educational Excellence Master
  Teacher – Reading Specialist Outstanding Graduate Student Award, 2003

Grants

Lefever, S., and Jack, A. (2016-2021).  Teacher Apprenticeship Program. Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), Kansas Teacher Education Competitive Grant Program.  Co-Principal Investigator. $300,000

Jack, A. and Lee, S., (2014). STEM Professional Partnership Program (SP3). The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Improving Teacher Quality (ITQ) state grant for higher education. Principal Investigator. $107,703

Jack. A and Lusk. M. (2012). Developing word consciousness of academic vocabulary in adolescents with challenging behaviors through co-teaching. Multidisciplinary Research Project Award (MURPA grant), Wichita State University Co-Principal Investigator. $3000

Areas of Service

Appointments/Nominations

ATE Leadership Academy Member, Association of Teacher Education, 2019

Leadership Academy Fellow, Wichita State University, 2015-2016

Consultant

Jack, A. (2016-2018). 21^st Century Learning Grant Award (Federal grant). St. Anne Catholic School. Wichita, KS.

Jack, A. (2014-2017). 21^st Century Learning Grant Award (Federal grant). St. Patrick’s Catholic School. Wichita, KS.

Jack, A. (2014-2015). Arts Partners STEM learning through the arts research project. (National Art Foundation grant) Wichita, KS.

Jack, A. (2014-2015). Science education project for Sumner County school district. (Kansas All-Star Scholars Fund – Private foundation grant) Wichita, KS.

Jack, A. (2014-2015). Common Core Standards Professional Development with USD 259 and WSU. Wichita, KS.

McDowell, K. and Jack, A. (2014-2015). Stempact2020 (National STEM grant). Wichita State University.

McDowell, K. and Jack, A. (2013-2014). Common Core Standards Professional Development with USD 259 and WSU. Wichita, KS.

Committee Assignments for Professional Associations

National

CAEP Site Visit Team (Member), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, August 2016-present

Kansas Delegate, Association of Teacher Education Delegate Assembly, 2018 Annual Meeting

Conference Planning Committee, Association of Teacher Education, 2017 Annual Meeting

Conference Planning Committee, Association of Teacher Education, 2016 Summer Meeting

Corporate By-Laws Committee Appointed Chair, Association of Teacher Education, February 2018-2021

Corporate By-Laws Committee Member, Association of Teacher Education, 2017-2021

Commission Member, Association of Teacher Education Commission on Teacher Education Development, 2018-2023

Commission Member, Association of Teacher Education Commission on Online Teaching and Learning, 2016-2019

Conference Proposal Reviewer, Association of Teacher Education (ATE), 2017 Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL., 2016

Publication Reviewer, Open Communication Journal, 2014

State/Regional

KSDE Innovative/Experimental Program subcommittee Member, Kansas State Department of Education, 2018-2020

Co-Editor of Journal, Kansas Journal of Reading, 2017

Program Review Member, Kansas State Department of Education, 2017-2022

Board Member, Association of Teacher Educators-Kansas, 2016-2022

Public Relations Program Committee Chair, Kansas Reading Association, 2012-2018

Past-President, Kansas Literacy Professionals in Higher Education, 2016-2017

President, Kansas Literacy Professionals in Higher Education, 2014- 2016

President-elect, Kansas Reading Professionals in Higher Education, 2012- 2014

Co-Conference Chair, Kansas Reading Association, KRA Annual Conference, 2013

Standards Member, Kansas State Department of Education, Handwriting Standards, 2013

Committee Assignments for University

Assistant/Associate Dean Committee, College of Applied Studies (formerly College of Education) Representative, Wichita State University, 2016-2022

Leadership Certificate Committee, College of Education Representative, Wichita State University, 2015-2016

University Grievance Pool, Appointed Member, Wichita State University, 2013-2014

WSU Anchor Splash, Judge, Wichita State University, Fall 2013

Committee Assignments for College

Chair, Accreditation Steering Committee, College of Applied Studies (formerly College of Education), Wichita State University, 2015-2022

Chair, ASC Leadership Committee, College of Applied Studies (formerly College of Education), Wichita State University, 2015-2022

Committee Member, College of Education Advisory Committee, College of Applied Studies (formerly College of Education), Wichita State University, 2015-2022

Member, College of Education Leadership Team, College of Applied Studies (formerly College of Education), Wichita State University, 2015-2022

Ex-officio Member, Field Experience Committee, College of Education, Wichita State University, 2015-2018.

Chair, Initial Licensure Teaching Program Committee, College of Applied Studies (formerly College of Education), Wichita State University, 2015-2022

Ex-officio Member, Recruitment & Retention Committee, College of Applied Studies (formerly College of Education), Wichita State University, 2016-2022

Ex-officio Member, Unit Assessment Committee, College of Applied Studies (formerly College of Education),  Wichita State University, 2015-2022

Member, Executive Board Selection Committee, The Teachers College, William Allen White

Executive Committee, Emporia State University, 2007-2012

Member, Early Field Experience Committee, The Teachers College, Emporia State University, 2011-2012

Member, Disposition’s Committee, The Teachers College, Emporia State University, 2011-2012

Faculty Advisor, Theresa Santangelo Capstone Project, The Teachers College,

Emporia State University, 2011

Member, Appeal’s Committee, The Teachers College, Emporia State University, 2009

Member, Dean’s Advisory Council, The Teachers College, Emporia State University, 2008

Committee Assignments for Department

Faculty Advisor, Kansas National Education Association Student Program (WSU KNEA-SP),

Curriculum & Instruction Department, Wichita State University, Fall 2013-2017.

Committee Chair, Core 1 Committee, Curriculum & Instruction Department, Wichita State University, 2013-2015.

Committee Chair, Kansas Teacher of the Year (KTOY) Team Visit Committee, School of Education (formerly Curriculum & Instruction Department, Wichita State University, Spring 2015-present.

Chair of selection committee, Elementary Liaison Positions for Curriculum & Instruction

Selection Committee, Curriculum & Instruction Department, Wichita State University, Summer 2015.

Committee Member, Curriculum & Instruction Department Chair Selection Committee,

Curriculum & Instruction Department, Wichita State University, Spring 2015 – Spring 2016.

Selection Committee Member, Instructor Position for Literacy/Language Arts, Department of

Elementary Education/Early Childhood/Special Education, Emporia State University, 2012.

Additional Information

Invited Research Discussant/Facilitator/Presenter/Speaker

• Jack, A.R. (2020).  Advocating for Teacher Education: Impacting Research, Policy, and Practice. Invited Research Discussant at Annual 2020 meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators. Atlantic City, NJ. (National Meeting). 
• Jack, A.R. (2020).  Our United Voices Building a Crescendo: Advocating for Inclusiveness, Equity, and Excellence in Teacher Education. Invited Research Discussant at Summer 2020 meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators. Online (National Meeting).
• Jack, A.R. (2020).  Our United Voices Building a Crescendo: Advocating for Inclusiveness, Equity, and Excellence in Teacher Education. Invited Moderator for General Session Speaker (Dr. Damara Hightower) at the Summer 2020 meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators. Online (National Meeting).
• Jack, A.R., and Lefever, S. (2018). Wichita State University Teacher Apprentice Program. Invited presenter at Become a HERO in Education in Garden City, KS. (State/Regional) 
• Jack, A.R. (2018). Making a Difference. Invited Speaker at Educator’s Banquet at Life Church in Augusta, KS. (State/Regional).
• Jack, A.R. (2015).  College Norm: Preparing Urban Students for Higher Education Success. Invited Facilitator at Council of the Great City Schools Fall Conference in Long Beach, Calif. (National Meeting).

Innovative, Creative Projects

• Teaching/Training Career and Technical Education Pathway agreement with State of Kansas. Launched Spring 2019. Coordinator of this cooperative agreement to serve high school students with a non-duplicative program of study in Teacher Education (Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Teacher Apprentice Program, and Secondary Education) at Wichita State University, College of Applied Studies.   
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Workforce Leadership & Applied Learning, Development of new Bachelor’s degree in College of Applied Studies.  Approved Fall 2018. Currently serving as liaison of Dean’s office in the establishment of program and marketing/recruiting for Fall 2019 launch of program.
• Teacher Apprenticeship Program, Development of new Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education. Launched Fall 2017. Currently serving 415 Para Educators in over 60 different Kansas school districts. Current serving as Program Administration, providing program, advisor, and instructor oversight.
• Social Emotional Learning in the School Community, professional learning series, Wichita, KS. Influencing 15 K-12 educators.
• STEM Professional Partnership Program (SP3) Institute. In partnership with Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) and The Independent School, Wichita, KS. Influencing 32 elementary classrooms and teachers and 1600 students at 3^rd, 4^th, ad 5^th grade level during the time of this project.