Phone: (626) 815-5348
Email: hewilliams@apu.edu
Helen Easterling Williams, Ed.D.
Dean and Professor, School of Education
School of Education
Profile
Helen Easterling Williams, Ed.D., is the dean of the School of Education at Azusa Pacific University (APU) in Azusa, California. Prior to joining APU, she served as senior assistant dean of the University of Delaware College of Arts and Sciences (2003-06), where she established diversity initiatives for recruiting and retaining faculty and students-of-color, monitored enrollment management, initiated the Women-in-Science Program, served as liason to the dean's office for the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accreditation process, and functioned as the University's liaison to the American Council on Education Delaware Network. Some of her other responsibilities included the Dean's Scholars Program, the College Faculty Senate, the Liberal Studies Program, Medical Scholars Program, and the faculty-Student Grievance Process. From 2000-03, Helen Easterling Williams was the senior assistant dean for the University of Delaware University Parallel Program at their Georgetown, Dover, and Wilmington campuses. Prior to this, she served as the assistant dean of the Univeristy Parallel Program - Wilmington campus (1997-2000).
Dr. Williams’ breadth of professional educational experience includes roles in administration, teaching, counseling, and speech and language therapy. She is an American Council on Education 2004-2005 Fellow. In that capacity, she served at the University of Maryland University College in Adelphi, where she established the Office of Instructional Design and Development, collaborated on a K-16 Early College Program concept paper, prepared an assessment report for the University of Delaware, and provided consultation support to the University of Baltimore. From 1986 - 1997, Dr. Williams served as the Counselor for Special Services, International Students, Computer Sciences and other technologies. She also served as the Advisor to the Student Government and as a member of the Faculty Senate at the Delaware Technical and Community College in Wilmington, Delaware.
As an ordained Local Deacon of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Dr. Williams has served at Bethel A.M.E. Church in Wilmington, Delaware, where her leadership responsibilities included the Women’s Prison Ministry, Intercessory Prayer Ministry, and Daughters of Radiance Women’s Ministry. Presently, she serves as a member of the ministerial staff of First A.M.E. Church in Los Angeles, California. Williams is a member of the National Council on Black American Affairs - Northeast Region, the Wilmington Metropolitan Urban League, the Delaware Mentoring Program at the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution, and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She is blessed with a wonderful husband, Joseph, two daughters (Shawniqua and Camille), a son-in-law, Joseph, and two grandsons (Joseph Vincent and Joshua Emmanuel).
Dr. Williams’ breadth of professional educational experience includes roles in administration, teaching, counseling, and speech and language therapy. She is an American Council on Education 2004-2005 Fellow. In that capacity, she served at the University of Maryland University College in Adelphi, where she established the Office of Instructional Design and Development, collaborated on a K-16 Early College Program concept paper, prepared an assessment report for the University of Delaware, and provided consultation support to the University of Baltimore. From 1986 - 1997, Dr. Williams served as the Counselor for Special Services, International Students, Computer Sciences and other technologies. She also served as the Advisor to the Student Government and as a member of the Faculty Senate at the Delaware Technical and Community College in Wilmington, Delaware.
As an ordained Local Deacon of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Dr. Williams has served at Bethel A.M.E. Church in Wilmington, Delaware, where her leadership responsibilities included the Women’s Prison Ministry, Intercessory Prayer Ministry, and Daughters of Radiance Women’s Ministry. Presently, she serves as a member of the ministerial staff of First A.M.E. Church in Los Angeles, California. Williams is a member of the National Council on Black American Affairs - Northeast Region, the Wilmington Metropolitan Urban League, the Delaware Mentoring Program at the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution, and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She is blessed with a wonderful husband, Joseph, two daughters (Shawniqua and Camille), a son-in-law, Joseph, and two grandsons (Joseph Vincent and Joshua Emmanuel).
Education
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership, University of Delaware
M.S. - Speech and Language Pathology, Towson State University
B.S. - Speech and Language Pathology, Jersey City State College
Postdoctoral Work - American Council on Education Fellows Program, University of Maryland University College
Postdoctoral Work - Bryn Mawr/HERS Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration
M.S. - Speech and Language Pathology, Towson State University
B.S. - Speech and Language Pathology, Jersey City State College
Postdoctoral Work - American Council on Education Fellows Program, University of Maryland University College
Postdoctoral Work - Bryn Mawr/HERS Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
Williams, Helen Easterling, “Developing Leadership Strategies for Women Through Biblical Principals - Women as Warriors”, Azusa Pacific University, March, 2006.
Williams, Helen Easterling, "Oral Communication," and "America in the 60s," University of Delaware College of Agriculture, DE, 2002-present
Williams, Helen Easterling, "Cultural/Spiritual Development," Delores J. Baylor's Women Correctional Institution, New Castle, DE, 1994-present
Williams, Helen Easterling, "The Bag Lady," Daughters of Radiance Women's Conference, Bethel A.M.E. Church, Wilmington, DE, 2004
Williams, Helen Easterling, "Factors Related to Student Retention: A Multicultural Perspective," Bronx Community College; Bronx, NY, NCBAA:NE/AACC Annual Regional Spring Conference and Board Meeting, 2003
Publications
Williams, Helen Easterling, "HBCU's and Outcomes Assessment: Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place," Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, awaiting publication date.
Williams, Helen Easterling, "Evaluating International Education Programs at Community Colleges: An Evaluation Tool Unveiled," NCBAA:AACC Northeast Region Newsletter, 2003.
Williams, Helen Easterling, "The Search for the Presidency: An Interview with Dr. Conrad L. Mallett," NCBAA:AACCNortheastRegion Newsletter, 1999.
Williams, Helen Easterling, Delaware Technical and Community College International Education Program: A Program Evaluation. UMI Dissertation Services, Ann Arbor, MI, 1998.
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Williams, Helen Easterling, “Developing Leadership Strategies for Women Through Biblical Principals - Women as Warriors”, Azusa Pacific University, March, 2006.
Williams, Helen Easterling, "Oral Communication," and "America in the 60s," University of Delaware College of Agriculture, DE, 2002-present
Williams, Helen Easterling, "Cultural/Spiritual Development," Delores J. Baylor's Women Correctional Institution, New Castle, DE, 1994-present
Williams, Helen Easterling, "The Bag Lady," Daughters of Radiance Women's Conference, Bethel A.M.E. Church, Wilmington, DE, 2004
Williams, Helen Easterling, "Factors Related to Student Retention: A Multicultural Perspective," Bronx Community College; Bronx, NY, NCBAA:NE/AACC Annual Regional Spring Conference and Board Meeting, 2003
Publications
Williams, Helen Easterling, "HBCU's and Outcomes Assessment: Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place," Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, awaiting publication date.
Williams, Helen Easterling, "Evaluating International Education Programs at Community Colleges: An Evaluation Tool Unveiled," NCBAA:AACC Northeast Region Newsletter, 2003.
Williams, Helen Easterling, "The Search for the Presidency: An Interview with Dr. Conrad L. Mallett," NCBAA:AACCNortheastRegion Newsletter, 1999.
Williams, Helen Easterling, Delaware Technical and Community College International Education Program: A Program Evaluation. UMI Dissertation Services, Ann Arbor, MI, 1998.
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Professional Experience
Academic Experience
Senior Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Delaware, 2003-2006
President, Health, Education and Welfare International, Inc., Wilmington, DE, 1989-1997
Assistant Dean, University of Delaware, Wilmington, DE, 1997-2000
Adjunct Professor, University of Delaware College of Health, Education, and Public Policy, 1999
Clinical Work
Speech Therapist, Baltimore City Public School System, Baltimore, MA, 1974-1978
Speech and Language Clinician, Brandywine School District, Claymont, DE, 1978-1986
Ministerial/Para-church Experience
Local Deacon, Bethel A.M.E. Church Wilmington, Delaware; April 2006-present
Senior Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Delaware, 2003-2006
President, Health, Education and Welfare International, Inc., Wilmington, DE, 1989-1997
Assistant Dean, University of Delaware, Wilmington, DE, 1997-2000
Adjunct Professor, University of Delaware College of Health, Education, and Public Policy, 1999
Clinical Work
Speech Therapist, Baltimore City Public School System, Baltimore, MA, 1974-1978
Speech and Language Clinician, Brandywine School District, Claymont, DE, 1978-1986
Ministerial/Para-church Experience
Local Deacon, Bethel A.M.E. Church Wilmington, Delaware; April 2006-present
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Honors, Awards, Recognition
Presidential Leadership Award, National Council on Black American Affairs, 2003
Leadership in Education Service Award, Brandywine Professional Association, 2000
MBNA America Volunteer Award, 2000-2003
National Service Award, Committee on Diversity, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, 2000
Newark Lions Club Achievement Award, 2000
Regional Service Award, Region VIII Rep., NAFSA: Association of International Educators, 1999
Brandywine Professional Association Special Service Award, 1991
Associations, Boards, Committees
American Council on Education Fellows Program, 2004-2005
Bryn Mawr/HERS Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration, 1999
Member, American Counseling Association, 1992-1998
Member, Bethel A.M.E. Church, 1994-present
Former Chair of Education Committee, Brandywine Professional Association, 1986-present
Member of the Board of Directors, Delaware Mentoring Program/Delores J. Baylor Women's Correctional Institution, 1994-present
Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Wilmington Alumnae Chapter, 1981-present
Member, Governor's Access Action Agenda for State Libraries Committee, 1993-2000
Member, Governor's International Trade Council/Economic Development Committee, 1989-2000
Member, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, 1988-2000
Member, National Council on Black American Affairs, Northeast Region, Board of Directors, 1986-present
Member, United Nations Association-USA, 1990-2001
Member, Wilmington Metropolitan Urban League, 2002-present
Presidential Leadership Award, National Council on Black American Affairs, 2003
Leadership in Education Service Award, Brandywine Professional Association, 2000
MBNA America Volunteer Award, 2000-2003
National Service Award, Committee on Diversity, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, 2000
Newark Lions Club Achievement Award, 2000
Regional Service Award, Region VIII Rep., NAFSA: Association of International Educators, 1999
Brandywine Professional Association Special Service Award, 1991
Associations, Boards, Committees
American Council on Education Fellows Program, 2004-2005
Bryn Mawr/HERS Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration, 1999
Member, American Counseling Association, 1992-1998
Member, Bethel A.M.E. Church, 1994-present
Former Chair of Education Committee, Brandywine Professional Association, 1986-present
Member of the Board of Directors, Delaware Mentoring Program/Delores J. Baylor Women's Correctional Institution, 1994-present
Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Wilmington Alumnae Chapter, 1981-present
Member, Governor's Access Action Agenda for State Libraries Committee, 1993-2000
Member, Governor's International Trade Council/Economic Development Committee, 1989-2000
Member, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, 1988-2000
Member, National Council on Black American Affairs, Northeast Region, Board of Directors, 1986-present
Member, United Nations Association-USA, 1990-2001
Member, Wilmington Metropolitan Urban League, 2002-present
Expertise
Educational Leadership
Speech and Language Pathology
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