Beverly S. Lucas is a seasoned higher education leader and educator with expertise in continuing and professional education; a research focus on mentoring Black women executive administrators in higher education; and a proven track record of leadership roles, including serving as Director of Continuing and Professional Education at UDC and Regional Manager for the National Council of Continuing Education and Training.
Experience
Education
ABD, Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration, Morgan State University Master of Arts in Education Administration, State University of New York at Buffalo Bachelor of Arts in English, State University of New York at Buffalo Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, Mohawk Valley Community College
Roles
Director of Continuing and Professional Education, University of the District of Columbia, 2018-Present Regional Manager, National Council of Continuing Education and Training, 2021-Present Director of Trinity at THEARC, Trinity Washington University, 2014-18 Writing Specialist, Trinity Washington University, 2010-14 Executive Director, Family Life Community Center, 2003-10 Director of Special Programs, University of Maryland University Global Campus, 2000-03 Instructional Associate, Bryant & Stratton College, 1995-2000
Courses Taught
English as a Second Language Introduction to College Composition Career Planning and Management Principles and Strategies of Successful Learning Fundamentals of Writing and Grammar Learning Analysis and Planning (Experiential Learning) Business Principles Public Speaking and Rhetorical Persuasion English Foundations Research and Writing I Research and Writing II Human Resource Management
Expertise
Research Focus / Works in Progress
The impact of mentoring for Black women executive administrators in higher education
Leadership
Regional Manager, National Council of Continuing Education and Training, 2021-Present Donor Relations Chair, The Lady Chapter, 2021-24 Board Member, The Gordy Ross Foundation, 2021-24 Member of Every Student Succeeds Task Force, District of Columbia State Board of Education, 2018
Impact
Selected Publications
Lucas, B. (2021). For the love of cooking. Morris Publishing.
Selected Presentations
Lucas, B. (2019). Panel moderator: The imposter phenomena. Women in Leadership Conference, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
