Luster Fowler, Ph.D.

Executive Faculty and Assistant Provost,
American College of Education

Dr. Luster Fowler is an experienced and accomplished higher education and healthcare management professional with knowledge of instructional technology, institutional and programmatic accreditation, education research, adult education, and implementation management.

As an educator, Dr. Fowler engages in multiple K-12 and post-secondary initiatives and projects designated to provide substantive pathways for students to ease the transition process to post-secondary education.  Examples of some of the initiatives include, but are not limited to AP course support, dual credit and dually enrolled opportunities, professor on loan, and collaborative internship and externship opportunities.  Dr. Fowler is also engaged in the processes of assessment and accreditation in the higher education landscape serving as an accreditation site visitor for the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) as well as an accreditation Peer Reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). 

Education

  • Doctorate in Education Administration (Leadership Higher Education)
    Indiana State University
  • Master's in Business Administration
    Indiana Wesleyan University
  • Bachelor's in Business Administration
    Indiana Wesleyan University

Research Interests

  • Nonprofit fiscal management
  • Organizational development
  • Healthcare management

High and Low-Fidelity Simulation

Interprofessional Education in Healthcare

Program Affiliations

Ed.D. in Public Health Education Doctor of Education

The customizable Doctorate in Public Health Education is designed for healthcare educators and professionals who wish to address public health issues through education in local, national and international communities at the post-master’s level.

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Ed.S. in Public Health Education Educational Specialist

The Education Specialist in Public Health Education degree is designed for educators and healthcare professionals who wish to address public health issues through education in local, national and international communities at the post-master’s level without having to complete a dissertation.

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M.Ed. in Health and Wellness Education Master of Education

The Master of Education in Health and Wellness degree will help you teach others about healthy life choices. You will learn about a wide range of health topics, and how to assess a community or an organization to determine health education priorities. Once you graduate, you will be prepared to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.

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M.Ed. in Higher Education Master of Education

Designed for individuals who wish to advance their skills or career in higher education, this program focuses on the ever-changing global, economic, and technological environments that impact the field of higher education.

34

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Master of Healthcare Administration Master of Science

The Master of Healthcare Administration prepares students for advanced leadership roles in the healthcare field, providing real world experience in management and strategy development. It also includes coursework that results in eligibility to take the Lean Healthcare exam.

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B.S. in Healthcare Administration Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration is a bachelor completion program designed for working healthcare professionals, or individuals who want to transition to the healthcare field, who have some college credit and want an accessible and affordable option to complete their degree in healthcare administration. Designed for individuals with an associates degree or some college credit, this bachelor’s degree completion program gives you a direct pathway toward earning a bachelor’s degree*. This program explores current legal and ethical issues in the growing and diverse field of healthcare administration, and provides students with a foundation in marketing, finance, human resources, and information management. You will learn leadership skills and other skills critical to a healthcare administrator such as effective communication, technology, critical thinking. This program includes a dual credit course, so by the end of the program you will have three credits that can be applied toward the Master of Healthcare Administration degree.

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Certificate in Higher Education Certificate

This program is designed for students wishing to learn more about the key areas of higher education. Students will learn about relevant higher education topics that will allow them to advance their knowledge and career in higher education.

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Micro-Cedential in Higher Education Administration Micro-Credential

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Micro-Credential in Community College Leadership Micro-Credential

This micro-credential centers on the unique needs of leadership in a community college setting. With the growing cost of higher education, local institutions will serve a greater role in supporting student achievement, enabling them to complete degrees for career options which may not exist today. Consideration is given to the historical development of the two-year college in light of the economic dynamics existing in the 21st century and how change is needed to build community relationships, service students, and sustain institutional growth.

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Micro-Credential in Students Affairs in Higher Education Micro-Credential

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