Dr. David Andrews

Chancellor
Higher Education, Underserved Children and Youth, Educator Preparation and Support, Research
david.andrews@umassglobal.edu
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David W. Andrews, Ph.D. is a lifelong educator committed to equity and access through personalized student-centric approaches. He is currently Chancellor of University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global). He also serves as Chair of the President’s Forum and Chair of the National Laboratory for Educational Transformation.

Prior to joining UMass Global, Dr. Andrews served as President of National University, the second largest private non-profit university in California. As Dean of the School of Education at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Andrews established a reputation for quality that earned a U.S. News and World Report’s #1 ranking of Graduate Schools of Education two years in a row. He also led the design, build, and start of the first new public school (PK-8th Grade) in East Baltimore in over 25 years. Prior to his work at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Andrews led a merger that resulted in the creation of the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University and was the new college’s founding dean. His scholarly work has focused on intervening in the life course of high-risk and difficult-to-serve students. 

Dr. Andrews holds a bachelor’s in psychology from Auburn University, a master’s degree from Kansas State University, and a Ph.D. from Florida State University.

Education

1983 - Ph.D. Child Development, Florida State University

1983 - M.S. Child Development, Kansas State University

1977 - B.A. Psychology, Auburn University

1975 - A.A. Liberal Arts, Pensacola Junior College

Professional Experience

APRIL 2022 - PRESENT - Chancellor, University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global)

  • Lead the NLET non-profit focused on improving student success and enhancing workforce opportunities.
  • Projects focus on both K-12 and higher education transformations in school districts, state education systems, and universities.
  • Advancing work on precision education, including competency-based credentialing, holistic student support, and adaptive instruction with specific focus on education to work.

2022 - Present - Chair, National Laboratory for Education Transformation (NLET)

  • Lead the NLET non-profit focused on improving student success and enhancing workforce opportunities.
  • Projects focus on both K-12 and higher education transformations in school districts, state education systems, and universities.
  • Advancing work on precision education, including competency-based credentialing, holistic student support, and adaptive instruction with specific focus on education to work.

2016 - 2021 - President, National University

  • Chief Executive Officer overseeing an annual budget of $240M.
  • Provided leadership for academic and operational functions.
  • Used NU funds and flagship status to strategically expand National University System enrollment from 30,000 to 45,000 students. Graduated the largest single class (6021 students) in NU’s fifty-year history in 2021.
  • Awarded first 10-year term of WSCUC accreditation.
  • Secured over $150M in gifts and philanthropic funds.
  • Transformed the institution from masters serving to doctoral serving designation.

2010 - 2016 - Dean and Professor, School of Education, Johns Hopkins University

  • Chief Administrative Officer responsible for academic and non-academic operations for the School of Education.
  • Participated in university decision-making through the Council of Deans, University Development Council, Institutional Risk Management Advisory Board, Trustees’ Academic Affairs Committee, and other assignments.
  • Annually enrolled approximately 2,100 graduate students served by 63 full-time faculty and 520 research, instructional, and professional staff.
  • Annual budget of $82M. Secured over $50M and philanthropic funds. Ranked #1 USNWR Graduate School of Education (2014 and 2015).

2010 - 2016 - Professor, Department of Population, Family, and Reproductive Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University

  • Secondary faculty appointment with responsibilities for educational contributions to the Urban Health Institute.

1996 - 2010 - Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Science, College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University

  • Participated as a graduate faculty member with responsibilities for teaching, research, and service.

Education

1983 - Ph.D. Child Development, Florida State University

1983 - M.S. Child Development, Kansas State University

1977 - B.A. Psychology, Auburn University

1975 - A.A. Liberal Arts, Pensacola Junior College

Professional Experience

APRIL 2022 - PRESENT - Chancellor, University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global)

  • Lead the NLET non-profit focused on improving student success and enhancing workforce opportunities.
  • Projects focus on both K-12 and higher education transformations in school districts, state education systems, and universities.
  • Advancing work on precision education, including competency-based credentialing, holistic student support, and adaptive instruction with specific focus on education to work.

2022 - Present - Chair, National Laboratory for Education Transformation (NLET)

  • Lead the NLET non-profit focused on improving student success and enhancing workforce opportunities.
  • Projects focus on both K-12 and higher education transformations in school districts, state education systems, and universities.
  • Advancing work on precision education, including competency-based credentialing, holistic student support, and adaptive instruction with specific focus on education to work.

2016 - 2021 - President, National University

  • Chief Executive Officer overseeing an annual budget of $240M.
  • Provided leadership for academic and operational functions.
  • Used NU funds and flagship status to strategically expand National University System enrollment from 30,000 to 45,000 students. Graduated the largest single class (6021 students) in NU’s fifty-year history in 2021.
  • Awarded first 10-year term of WSCUC accreditation.
  • Secured over $150M in gifts and philanthropic funds.
  • Transformed the institution from masters serving to doctoral serving designation.

2010 - 2016 - Dean and Professor, School of Education, Johns Hopkins University

  • Chief Administrative Officer responsible for academic and non-academic operations for the School of Education.
  • Participated in university decision-making through the Council of Deans, University Development Council, Institutional Risk Management Advisory Board, Trustees’ Academic Affairs Committee, and other assignments.
  • Annually enrolled approximately 2,100 graduate students served by 63 full-time faculty and 520 research, instructional, and professional staff.
  • Annual budget of $82M. Secured over $50M and philanthropic funds. Ranked #1 USNWR Graduate School of Education (2014 and 2015).

2010 - 2016 - Professor, Department of Population, Family, and Reproductive Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University

  • Secondary faculty appointment with responsibilities for educational contributions to the Urban Health Institute.

1996 - 2010 - Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Science, College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University

  • Participated as a graduate faculty member with responsibilities for teaching, research, and service.