Teresa Shafer, Ph.D.

Dr. Shafer began her academic career at The Ohio State University’s Marion campus. Upon completion of her graduate degree, she completed a ten-year career in the insurance industry. She joined TU in 1993 as an adjunct professor while completing her doctorate degree at Bowling Green State University. She has held numerous positions during her tenure at TU, including the founding Director for the degree completion program, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Dean of Assessment, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Institutional Planning and Effectiveness, and Executive Dean for Institutional Affairs. As the Vice President for Institutional Planning and Effectiveness she provided leadership and oversight for institutional research, strategic planning, global education, career services, and accreditation activities of the University. Dr. Shafer currently serves as the Director for Global Programs overseeing operations in Bucharest, Romanian where we have offered the EMBA for over 20 years and started a BBA in Management in fall 2019 and a BA in Psychology and a BS in Cyber Security and Information Assurance in fall of 2025. In addition to Romania, Dr. Shafer has led global efforts in the Czech Republic, Poland, Switzerland, and Taiwan. She is considered an accreditation specialist and serves the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) as a Peer Reviewer. She has successfully led TU’s compliance efforts to obtain maximum reaffirmations with the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), HLC, and Accreditation Council for Business School and Programs (ACBSP). She also serves as a Board Member for European Council Business Education. Dr. Shafer holds the rank of Professor of Management within the TU School of Business.