Dr. Michael M. Black, of Valdosta, Georgia, attended Valdosta State University where he earned a BBA in Finance, a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership (Higher Education), and a second Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology; he completed his doctoral degree at the Florida State University majoring in Higher Education Administration. His academic interests include higher education finance, accreditation, assessment, policy, and higher education history. He has traveled throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Central America. His principal hobby is genealogy. He works in the field of higher education accreditation, planning, and policy.
Accreditation and Assessment Consulting
Qualifications Ed.D. Higher Education with 22+ years of experience in accreditation, assessment, and policy
Accreditation preparation and document review, such as:
✓ Faculty roster review $500
✓ Substantive change prospectus review $150
✓ Interim report review $1500
✓ Decennial self-study review $3500
✓ QEP preparation consulting $75 per hour
✓ QEP proposal review $1500
✓ Academic program proposals or reviews $75 per hour
Genealogy Research and Consulting
Qualifications 29 years actively researching family history; member of numerous lineage societies; former state registrar for two state societies; compiled 5 family history books; a general passion for locating scholarly evidence to support family history research
✓ Genealogy research $25 per hour, minimum 4 hours
✓ Lineage application preparation $350
✓ Lineage application review before submission $100
Areas of Interest and Experience Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Virginia, Missouri, Massachusetts, United Kingdom
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