Debra Vick, MBA, MAHR

Biography: Debra earned a MBA in Marketing, a Masters of Human Resources and a Bachelor's of Communications with a minor in Journalism and Marketing. She has been teaching and training adult professionals for over a decade in leadership, marketing and business communications. Debra has developed over 15 training courses, for local and distance education usage. Debra has served as an Assistant Director and then Director of Admissions for the past six years with prior experience in marketing, recruiting, PR and television production. Debra is currently a Doctoral Candidate fervently pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership emphasizing Higher Education. Having a passion for educating our students, elevating academic standards, while creating curiosity in learners she plans to develop learning platforms for individuals of different generational needs and currently have extensive research in generational motivational factors within the workforce. Debra has spoken at various HBCU Fairs, College Tours and Career Events bringing awareness to students, parents and future learners on the importance of college, preparation and campus participation nationwide presenting her speech titled, "Would You Like Fries With That? A Holistic Approach to Getting More Out of Life Than What is Given".


As faculty, Debra is responsible for the overall leadership and successful classroom development of her students while ensuring they meet ethical academic standards. "My passion lies in students both on ground and online. I believe that if we equip our students with the best education catered to their learning, we will equip a nation for years to come." ~Debra Vick

Teaching Philosophy

I believe in paying it forward so that these future scholars then have an opportunity to have a passion for learning, collaborating and aspiring to inspire. Every classroom, whether virtual or physical, presents as opportunity to display learners' abilities, but also cultivate ways of creating curiosity and engagement. My role is to equip students with the tools to expand their field of knowledge.