Indiana Tech selects Gayle

Dr. Dennis Gayle chosen to lead academic affairs at Indiana Tech -Dr. Dennis J. Gayle is Indiana Tech’s new vice president of academic affairs. Gayle has extensive experience in academic program development, student retention and faculty development. He most recently served as president of American InterContinental University in London, England. Dr. Gayle officially begins his duties at Indiana Tech on June 28.

“I am delighted to be joining the executive team at Indiana Tech, a university that has exemplified best practice in the strategic deployment of learning and teaching modes, relationship-based education, and effective institutional management,” Dr. Gayle said.

“Dr. Gayle comes to Indiana Tech with outstanding experience as a faculty member, academic administrator and team-builder,” Indiana Tech President Dr. Arthur E. Snyder said. “Additionally, he has an impressive background as an international educator.”

Dr. Gayle earned his Ph.D. in International Political Economy and Master of Arts in Political Science at University of California-Los Angeles, a Master of Science in International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, English and Spanish at the University of the West Indies. Following a competitive national process, he was selected as a Fellow of the American Council on Education during the 1997-1998 academic year and subsequently completed several professional seminars at Harvard University’s Institute of Educational Management in 2001-2002.

Prior to becoming president of American InterContinental University, Dr. Gayle served as AIU’s vice president for academic affairs. His additional experience in higher education includes positions at University of North Florida, Florida International University and the University of Alabama.

Dr. Gayle is highly regarded for his expertise in international business, international economics, international marketing and organizational behavior.