Franklyn Taylor | Lesley University

Franklyn Taylor is an adjunct professor in the International Higher Education Program at Lesley University. He is currently the Associate Provost at Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC), Charlestown Campus, supervising four deans in the areas of Academic and Student Affairs, and one associate dean. Franklyn is currently leading an institutional-wide effort of Internationalizing BHCC.

Throughout his career, Franklyn has developed programs and services that meet the needs of students. He has a passion for student diversity, equity and access, and International Education, and continues to be engaged in the research, practices, and issues in higher education and student affairs. Over the last twenty-four years, Franklyn has taught in the areas of Foundations of Education, Higher Education Administration, and Student Affairs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Education

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Emphasis on Community College/Higher Education Administration, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction, Emphasis on Learning Throughout the Life Span – University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Master of Public Administration, University of North Florida, Jacksonville
Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Concentration - Comparative Education, University of Sierra Leone, Freetown
Bachelor of Arts, World History and Political Science, University of Sierra Leone, Freetown

Selected Publications

Taylor, F, Cruz, T & Buck, K. The Urban Community College’s Role in Addressing Income Disparity in Global Encyclopedia Section on Urban Governance and Public Management: Issues, Challenges, and Developments. Springer. Forthcoming 2021.
Patterson Silver Fox, D, Taylor, F. Maguin, E & BlackDeer, A "You Are College Material—You Belong: An Underrepresented-Minority Retention Intervention Without Deception" May 2019 Journal of College Student Retention: Research and Practice, Fall 2019.
Cruz, T & Taylor, F. (2019) The Urban College Student. In A. Ortiz (Ed), Student Affairs in Urban Serving Institution Voices from Senior Leaders. Stylus Publishing.
Taylor, F., Buck. K, & Kane, T. Campus Housing in the Community College Setting: Benefits and Challenges for Residential Living. Community College Enterprise. Accepted for publication Fall 2019.
Taylor, F. Application and Perceived Effectiveness of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Community Colleges. The Community College Enterprise, A Journal of Research and Practice, Fall 2013.
Butcher, M., F. Taylor, & W. Wallace. Developing a multicultural competent staff. Colorado State University Student Affairs Journal, Spring 2012.
Taylor, F. Contributor: Native Peoples of the World (Comoros, Cameroon, Madagascar, and Zambia): An Encyclopedia. San Marcos, CA: Mesa Verde Publishing/M. E. Sharpe. November 2012.
Taylor, F. Supervising New Professionals in Student Affairs: A Guide for Practitioners, by S. M. Janosik, J. B. Hirt, R. B. Winston, S. A. Sanders & D. L. Cooper (2003). Book review for Commission for Housing and Residential Life Newsletter (ACPA). Fall 2008.

Selected Presentations

Campbell, J Hill, D Taylor, F & Priechs, Accreditation with a Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ( JEDI) Focus: Student Affairs Role in Attainment. American College Personnel Association (ACPA) March 2022
Taylor, F & Foster, D (2019) Behavior Intervention and Classroom Management NISOD International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence. Austin, TX Summer 2019
Taylor, F & Foster, D (2019) Grit and Student Success. Missouri Community College Association Student Affairs Seminar, St Charles, MO Spring 2019
F. Taylor & Cruz, T. (2018). Developing a Culture of Assessment in Student Affairs. League of Innovations, Washington DC. March 2018.
F. Taylor, K. Walker and C. O’Laughlin. (2016). The Impact of Multicultural Competence on Equity, Access and Inclusive Excellence on Student Success. NASPA Region 1VEast and West, St Louis, MO. November 2016.
Taylor, F. (2008). Differentiated Students in a Diverse Environment: An African Perspective. Association of Third World Studies, Lancaster, PA. Fall 2008.
Taylor, F. (2006). The Effectiveness of Diversity Programs, facilitator of round table discussion. National Association of Colleges and Universities Residence Halls, University of California, Berkeley, CA. Summer 2006.
Tumbarello, T. & Taylor, F. (2004). Boxes and Walls. Upper Midwest Region of Association of Colleges and University Housing Officers, Sioux Falls, SD. Winter 2004.
Taylor, F. (2003). Creating an International Residence Hall. Wisconsin College Personnel Association, Wisconsin Dells, WI. Fall 2003.