Department of Leadership
Our graduate students are innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and doers who are ready for the next step in their professional journey.
Take the next step in advancing your education or exploring a new path at Converse – a nationally recognized and regionally accredited doctoral university.
Postgraduate / Doctoral Program
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University Center of Greenville
Department News
Faculty
Professor Mulkey Celebrates Multiple Publications
September 8, 2025
Associate Professor of English; Director of Creative Writing, Professor Rick Mulkey worked on a new chapbook of poetry during his summer sabbatical, which has been accepted for …
Faculty
Dr. Peterson Publishes Second Book
August 7, 2025
Dr. Aaron Peterson, Director of the Doctorate in Professional Leadership and Assistant Professor of Leadership at Converse University, recently published a new book. Second Star to the …
Alumni
Performer, Educator & Converse Advocate: Meet Brandi N. Icard ’04
July 28, 2025
Brandi N. Icard ’04 started her bachelor’s degree at Converse, completing a degree in music at another institution . She later returned to Converse, completing …
Meet Our Faculty
Lee Givins
Associate Professor of Education, Chair of Professional Leadership
Jack Knipe
Director, Master in Management; Assistant Professor of Leadership
Lienne Medford
Dean of the Graduate School, Professor of Leadership
Aaron Peterson
Director, Doctorate in Professional Leadership; Assistant Professor of Leadership
Ray Royalty
Assistant Professor of Leadership
The Graduate School
Converse is a nationally recognized and regionally accredited doctoral university.
Office of the Dean
Lienne Medford
Dean of The Graduate School
864.596.9082
lienne.medford@converse.edu
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