Muñoz Named Dean of College of Professional Studies
Bellevue University has named Dr. Martha Muñoz the new dean of its College of Professional Studies.
Muñoz said she looks forward to building on Bellevue University’s history of serving the unique needs of adult learners.
“Bellevue University understands that working adults need flexibility and accessibility when they go back to school,” she said. “As someone who has taught adult students – and was an adult student herself – I embrace that philosophy, as well.”
After earning her associate’s degree from Phoenix College, Dr. Muñoz earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Education from Arizona State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Texas at Austin - fulfilling a dream she had since earning her G.E.D. many years before.
Dr. Muñoz has spent the majority of her career in higher education, primarily working for community colleges, including Central Arizona College and the Maricopa County Community College District in Arizona. She has taught in a variety of settings, including preschool, kindergarten and at the community college and university levels. Dr. Muñoz has worked as a consultant to develop web-based training materials; served as a subject matter expert for facility design; conducted project evaluations; and developed customized training programs. She most recently served as academic dean for Kaplan University’s Omaha campus.
The College of Professional Studies is home to the school’s accelerated bachelor’s degree completion programs, as well as six master’s degree programs.
