Dr. Dana J. Tribble
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HIGHER EDUCATION & STUDENT AFFAIRS (HESA) & DIRECTOR OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENT SUCCESS COURSES (TECH 1001/TECH 1013)
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Dana Tribble brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her academia and
community engagement roles. She is an assistant professor in the master's program
in higher education and student affairs (HESA). In addition, Dr. Tribble oversees
TECH 1001 & TECH 1013, crucial first-year undergraduate success courses. With a background
in directing career services at Arkansas Tech University, her insights into student
development and career readiness are invaluable.
Outside the classroom, Dr. Tribble is a dynamic leader. She serves as Sponsorship
Co-Chair for the 2024 NASPA IV-West Conference Committee, where she enhances professional
development opportunities for her peers. Additionally, she plays a pivotal role as
President of the Arkansas Council for Women in Higher Education (ACWHE), convening
the Executive Board, chairing meetings, and driving strategic initiatives to support
women's advancement in academia in Arkansas.
Dr. Tribble's commitment to community service is evident in her founding role as President
of the Dardanelle Primary School Family Teacher Organization (FTO). Her innovative
fundraising and support initiatives have not only enhanced the educational experience
but also showcased her creativity and resourcefulness. Her efforts demonstrate her
commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive school community.
In addition to her academic and community leadership, Dr. Tribble serves as the Arkansas
Membership Coordinator for NASPA Region IV-West, actively promoting engagement and
membership growth within the state. Her role goes beyond mere coordination-she is
a catalyst for fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among higher education
professionals. Through her efforts in hosting virtual meet-and-greets and regional
meetings, she ensures that everyone feels included and valued in the community.
Dr. Tribble's multifaceted contributions to academia, community, and professional
organizations underscore her unwavering commitment to student success and community
empowerment. With her dynamic leadership and boundless enthusiasm, she continues to
make a meaningful impact in shaping the future of education and fostering inclusive
communities.
EDUCATION HISTORY
- PHD-University of Central Arkansas
- MS-Arkansas Tech University
- BSBA-Arkansas Tech University
PRESENTATIONS
- “HyFlex Courses: Best Practices From Development to Implementation” (Co-Presenter)
June 2024
The Teaching Professor Conference, New Orleans, LA - "Leveraging Your Student Affairs & Academic Support Strengths to Build Community in
Meaningful Ways Through First-Year Seminar Instruction" (Co-Presenter) April 2024
Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) Virtual Conference - "Reigniting the Passion for the Field of Student Affairs" (Co-Presenter) March 2024
Arkansas Student Affairs Association, Conway, AR - "Are You Looking for a Different Leadership Experience? Learn More About Arkansas
Council for Women in Higher Education (ACWHE)" March 2024
Arkansas Student Affairs Association, Conway, AR - “Research 101 as a Student Affairs Professional” (Co-Presenter) November 2023
2023 NASPA Region IV-West Conference, Oklahoma City, OK - “Let the Experts Tell the Story: What Does Your Student Affairs Degree Look Like in
2023?” (Co-Presenter) November 2023
2023 NASPA Region IV-West Conference, Oklahoma City, OK - “Perceptions of Support by Women in Higher Education Who Balance Multiple Roles: Revealing
of the Data (Co-Presenter) November 2023
2023 NASPA Region IV-West Conference, Oklahoma City, OK - “(Dis)Connected Generation: Students’ Motivations and Behaviors Associated with Mobile
Device” (Co-Presenter) September 2023
30th National Conference on Students in Transition, Jacksonville, FL - "Balancing Act: How do Women in Higher Education Who Balance Multiple Roles Perceive
Support?" (Co-Presenter) February 2023
Conference on Higher Education Values, Identity, Belonging and Purpose, Virtual - "Wishing is Not a Strategy: What Faculty Want and Need to Support First-Year Students"
(Co-Presenter) February 2023
42nd Annual Conference on The First-Year Experience, Virtual - "Enhancing Support through Establishing the Development of Mentorship Relationships
for Women Working in Higher Education Institutions" (Co-Presenter) November 2022
Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA), Little Rock, AR - "Who Are Their Leaders? College Student's Perceptions of and Engagement with Campus
Leaders and Administrators" (Co-Presenter) November 2022
Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA), Little Rock, AR - "College Student Engagement with and Distraction by Social Media" (Co-Presenter) November
2022
Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA), Little Rock, AR - "Perceptions of Support by Women in Higher Education Who Balance Multiple Roles" (Co-Presenter)
November 2022
Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA), Chicago, IL - "TECH Training: A Campus Collaboration to Rethink Staff Training" (Co-Presenter) November
2022
Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA), Chicago, IL - "The Future is Collaboration: The Partnership Between Student Affairs and Academic
Affairs" (Co-Presenter) November 2022
Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA), Chicago, IL - "Trying to Lead My Life: Preservice Teachers Connection Between Leader Identity and
Self-Authorship" (Presenter) June 2022
Association of Leadership Educators (ALE), Kansas City, MO - "First-Year Student Success Course Holistic Institution Collaboration to Encourage
Retention" (Co-Presenter) March 2022
The American College Personnel Association (ACPA), St. Louis, MO - “Introducing Social Return on Investment Methodology into Stakeholders’ Decision-Making”
(Co-Presenter) March 2022
The American College Personnel Association (ACPA), St. Louis, MO - "Charting a Self-Authored Life: What COVID-19 Taught Us About Work/Life Balance" (Co-Presenter)
October 2021
Arkansas Council of Women in Higher Education (ACWHE) Professional Development Day, Virtual - "Empowering Educators to Build an Engaging Classroom" (Co-Presenter) September 2021
Arkansas Association of Teacher Educators (ArATE), Virtual - "Toward a Commitment to Assessment as a Student Affairs Administrator" (Co-Presenter)
March 2021
NASPA Undergraduate Student Conference, Virtual - "First-Year Students' Perceptions of Learning and Connection to the University in
the COVID-19 Pandemic World" (Co-Author) March 2021
Adult Higher Education Alliance (AHEA), Virtual - “Teaching Leader Identity and Grit in First-Year Student Success Courses” (Author)
September 2020
Arkansas Association of Teacher Educators (ArATE), Virtual - “Kindergarten Readiness in Arkansas Public Schools” (Co-Author) April 2016
American Educational Research Association (AERA), Washington, D.C. - “Winds of Change: An Organizational Ethnography” (Co-Author) November 2015
Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA), Lafayette, LA
PUBLISHED WORK
Tribble, D. J., & Nadelson, L. S. (2023). Trying to Lead My Life: Preservice Teacher's Connection between Leader Identity and Self-authorship. Higher Education Studies, 13(4), 170-180.
Tribble, D. J., Baldwin, A., & Nadelson, L. S. (2022). First-Year Students’ Perceptions
of Learning and Connection to the University in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
World. International Journal of Higher Education, 11(4), 62-79.
Holt, A. B., & Tribble, D. J. (2022). Supporting #momlife: A Balancing Act–Mom, Student,
and Professional. In Handbook of Research on Opening Pathways for Marginalized Individuals in Higher
Education (pp. 266-286). IGI Global.
Rizzo, S., Tribble, D. J., & Nadelson, L.S. (2021). Who Are Their Leaders? College Students Perceptions of Engagement with Campus Leaders and Administrators. Higher Education Studies, 11(3), 1-43.
Tribble, D. J. F. (2020). Teaching Leader Identity and Grit in First-Year Student Success Courses. University of Central Arkansas.
Argue, S., Miller, R., Thompson, A., & Tribble, D. J. (2016). Kindergarten Readiness
in Arkansas Public Schools. AERA Online Paper Repository.
Recently Taught Courses
- SAA 6043 - COLLEGE STUDENTS & DIVERSITY
- SAA 6083 - PRACTICUM I IN SAA
- SAA 6093 - PRACTICUM II IN SAA
- SAA 6143 - ADMINISTRATION IN STU AFFAIRS
- SAA 6283 - ADVISING PRACTICUM
- SAA 6883 - SP: COLLEGE ATHLETES
- TECH 1001 - ORIENTATION TO UNIVERSITY
- TECH 1013 - INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY