Mitchell Colver, PhD
About Mitchell Colver, PhD
Mitchell Colver, PhD, serves as the Vice President for Community Practice at Civitas Learning since 2021, focusing on enhancing student success through collaboration and intentionality. He holds a PhD in Education from Utah State University and has extensive experience in academia and research.
Work at Civitas Learning
Mitchell Colver has served as the Vice President for Community Practice at Civitas Learning since 2021. In this role, he works remotely and focuses on enhancing student success through collaboration and intentionality among educational stakeholders. His responsibilities include consulting on analytics and change management for universities worldwide, aiming to optimize the student ecosystem.
Education and Expertise
Mitchell Colver holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education from Utah State University, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Experimental Psychology from Eastern Washington University, completing his studies from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology and Music from Brigham Young University–Hawaii, studying from 2002 to 2007.
Background
Before joining Civitas Learning, Mitchell Colver worked as a Visiting Scholar at London South Bank University from 2018 to 2021. He also served as a Semesterly Instructor at Utah State University for eight years, from 2014 to 2022. His earlier experience includes a role as a Retention & Learning Specialist at Eastern Washington University from 2008 to 2014 and as an RTI Instructional Assistant IV at Clark County School District for ten months in 2007-2008.
Research and Contributions
Mitchell Colver's research has gained international recognition, having been featured on Radio BBC. He is frequently invited to discuss the importance of fostering student success through intentional practices among faculty, staff, and executives. His belief in human empowerment and collaboration as key elements in enhancing the educational experience is a central theme in his work.