Dollie Davis, Ph.D.

Dollie Davis, Ph.D., serves as the Executive Vice President of Global Learning and Academic Operations and Interim Provost at Minerva University. In this capacity, she holds responsibility for the oversight of curricula, strategic planning, and personnel management across Minerva's global rotation cities. Furthermore, EVP Davis ensures the efficacy of academic operations, supervises institutional data and instructional technology frameworks, and directs organizational culture. As Executive Vice President, she spearheads critical cross-functional initiatives and committees dedicated to the advancement of Minerva's pedagogical model.

EVP Davis maintains an active research agenda spanning innovative pedagogy, generative AI in higher education, and development economics, frequently presenting her work globally. Her recent scholarship includes contributions to a special edition of International Politics exploring the integration of a Culture-Centered Approach in government health communication, alongside analyses of Adam Smith's perspectives on historical institutions and modern higher education policy. She has also shared insights as an expert commentator in national media outlets like The Conversation, The LA Times, and WalletHub, addressing topics ranging from global banking crises to urban inflation trends.

An advocate for pedagogical evolution, EVP Davis regularly leads workshops and delivers keynotes on active learning and AI integration for institutions such as RMIT University, the University of Sussex, and the Greater Cincinnati Collegiate Connection. Her expertise on global citizenship and collaborative technologies has been featured in LearningWell and at international forums, including Plurality Seoul.

Prior to her current executive role, she taught economics and finance at Minerva University, served as an International Visiting Fellow at a think tank in Taipei, Taiwan, and taught in the School of International Relations at the University of Southern California (USC). She earned her PhD in Political Economy from USC.