Jennifer Teague, Ph.D.
Dr. Jennifer Teague is Dean of the School of Business and Professional Studies at UMass Global. A first-generation college graduate, she is committed to expanding access to high-quality, workforce-relevant education for adult learners through innovative, flexible, and inclusive program design.
Dr. Teague brings more than two decades of leadership experience in global higher education, with a strong focus on online learning, academic strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. Before joining UMass Global, she led online business programs at Southern New Hampshire University and held academic appointments in the U.S., U.K., and Norway. Her leadership has supported large-scale online program delivery, global curriculum development, and the integration of experiential learning in virtual environments.
She holds a Ph.D. in International Management, an MBA, and executive credentials from Cornell University and the University of Aberdeen. Her research and professional interests include cross-cultural management, global competence development, and the democratization of online education through immersive, student-centered learning experiences.
Dr. Teague is a dedicated advocate for educational equity and student success, particularly among nontraditional learners. At UMass Global, she leads with a focus on academic excellence, inclusive leadership, and building strong industry and community partnerships that prepare learners to thrive in a complex and changing world.
Education History
2027 (in progress): Master of Education - International Education Policy & Management, Harvard University
2024: Postgraduate Certificate, Leadership Agility, Cornell University
2013: Doctor of Philosophy, Business Administration - International Management, Northcentral University
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Dissertation: Analyzing the Impact of Globalization on the Cultural Identity of Norwegians Employed in the Oil and Gas Industry
2006: Postgraduate Certificate, Social Research Methods, University of Aberdeen (UK)
2002: Master of Business Administration, University of Houston
1998: Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration & Theology, University of Saint Thomas
Scholarly Activities
2025:
- Lederman, D., Guymon, C., Otter, K., & Teague, J. (2025, March 25). Reduced-credit degrees: Preparing for disruption while leading credential innovation [Panel discussion]. UPCEA Annual Conference, Denver, CO.
2024
- Teague, J., Locker, C., Taylor, C., Deem, J., & Phillips, L. (2024). A modern meta-analysis of generational differences in work ethic. Journal of Advancements in Applied Business Research, 13(1), 27-40.
- Teague, J., Heitzman, A., Lombardi, M., Custodi, A., & Bordignon, M. (2024, October 15). Today’s learner, tomorrow’s earners: Career integrated global learning for the future of work [Conference presentation]. Forum on Education Abroad Career Integrated Learning Conference, Athens.
2023
- Teague, J., Kilgore, H., Lombardi, M., Craver, S., Decker, G., Ellebane, J., Marcwich, C., Schaffer, A., Henry, B., Hodges, H., Recio, D., & Wheeler, E. (2023). Expanding education abroad access for nontraditional learners [White Paper]. The Forum on Education Abroad.
2022
- Teague, J., & Bourne, B. (2022, April 21-24). Understanding generational differences in the business classroom [Conference proceedings]. International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines Spring Conference, Dallas.
2020
- Locker, C., & Teague, J. (2020). Crashing the glass ceiling: Profiles of success [Conference presentation]. Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management Annual Conference, Virtual.
2019
- Teague, J., & Locker, C. (2019). Analyzing the relationship between happiness and state-mandated parental leave: Lessons for human resource policymakers. International Journal of Business and Public Administration, 16(1). 41-55.
2017
- Teague, J. (2017). The practical application of theory: Guiding principles and an example from cross-cultural management studies. Journal of Strategic and International Studies,12(2), 79-87.
2015
- Teague, J. (2015). Corporate preparation for the cross-cultural adaptation experience of the accompanying expatriate spouse. Journal of International Business Research, 14(2), 139.
Professional Experience
2025 - Present: UMass Global
- Dean, School of Business & Professional Studies
- Professor, Organizational Leadership & Business Administration
2023-2025: Southern New Hampshire University
- Dean, Global Campus Business Programs
2011-2023: Purdue University Global
- Executive Director, Education Abroad
- Program Director, Global Business & Management
- Professor, Global Business & Management
2006-2011: Norwegian School of Management
- Executive Director, Center for International Competence
- Professor, Organizational Management
Education History
2027 (in progress): Master of Education - International Education Policy & Management, Harvard University
2024: Postgraduate Certificate, Leadership Agility, Cornell University
2013: Doctor of Philosophy, Business Administration - International Management, Northcentral University
-
Dissertation: Analyzing the Impact of Globalization on the Cultural Identity of Norwegians Employed in the Oil and Gas Industry
2006: Postgraduate Certificate, Social Research Methods, University of Aberdeen (UK)
2002: Master of Business Administration, University of Houston
1998: Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration & Theology, University of Saint Thomas
Scholarly Activities
2025:
- Lederman, D., Guymon, C., Otter, K., & Teague, J. (2025, March 25). Reduced-credit degrees: Preparing for disruption while leading credential innovation [Panel discussion]. UPCEA Annual Conference, Denver, CO.
2024
- Teague, J., Locker, C., Taylor, C., Deem, J., & Phillips, L. (2024). A modern meta-analysis of generational differences in work ethic. Journal of Advancements in Applied Business Research, 13(1), 27-40.
- Teague, J., Heitzman, A., Lombardi, M., Custodi, A., & Bordignon, M. (2024, October 15). Today’s learner, tomorrow’s earners: Career integrated global learning for the future of work [Conference presentation]. Forum on Education Abroad Career Integrated Learning Conference, Athens.
2023
- Teague, J., Kilgore, H., Lombardi, M., Craver, S., Decker, G., Ellebane, J., Marcwich, C., Schaffer, A., Henry, B., Hodges, H., Recio, D., & Wheeler, E. (2023). Expanding education abroad access for nontraditional learners [White Paper]. The Forum on Education Abroad.
2022
- Teague, J., & Bourne, B. (2022, April 21-24). Understanding generational differences in the business classroom [Conference proceedings]. International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines Spring Conference, Dallas.
2020
- Locker, C., & Teague, J. (2020). Crashing the glass ceiling: Profiles of success [Conference presentation]. Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management Annual Conference, Virtual.
2019
- Teague, J., & Locker, C. (2019). Analyzing the relationship between happiness and state-mandated parental leave: Lessons for human resource policymakers. International Journal of Business and Public Administration, 16(1). 41-55.
2017
- Teague, J. (2017). The practical application of theory: Guiding principles and an example from cross-cultural management studies. Journal of Strategic and International Studies,12(2), 79-87.
2015
- Teague, J. (2015). Corporate preparation for the cross-cultural adaptation experience of the accompanying expatriate spouse. Journal of International Business Research, 14(2), 139.
Professional Experience
2025 - Present: UMass Global
- Dean, School of Business & Professional Studies
- Professor, Organizational Leadership & Business Administration
2023-2025: Southern New Hampshire University
- Dean, Global Campus Business Programs
2011-2023: Purdue University Global
- Executive Director, Education Abroad
- Program Director, Global Business & Management
- Professor, Global Business & Management
2006-2011: Norwegian School of Management
- Executive Director, Center for International Competence
- Professor, Organizational Management