Department of Leadership
Our graduate students are innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and doers who are ready for the next step in their professional journey.
Take the next step in advancing your education or exploring a new path at Converse – a nationally recognized and regionally accredited doctoral university.
Postgraduate / Doctoral Program
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Department News
Converse II
The Next Chapter is a Dream Come True: Gwen Fuller ’29
February 25, 2026
Written by Chris Worthy As some of her friends are starting to dream of retirement, Gwen Fuller ’29 is getting ready for her next chapter. After …
Graduate Students
Spartanburg Community Partnership Celebrates Three Converse MAT Graduates
December 15, 2025
On December 10, 2025, Re:Degree celebrated the first Wofford–Converse MAT Cohort at District 7’s administration offices. Congratulations to Converse MAT graduates Margaret Wilder Chandler, Brandi Wylie …
Graduate Students
Ed.D. Candidate Heather Witt Wins 2025 Mary L. Thomas Award for Courage
December 12, 2025
Written by Michelle Bowen Surrounded by women leaders dedicated to empowerment and collective impact, Converse EdD candidate Heather Witt was one of five honorees at …
Meet Our Faculty
Lee Givins
Associate Professor of Education, Chair of Professional Leadership
Jack Knipe
Director, Master in Management; Assistant Professor of Leadership
Lienne Medford
Dean of the Graduate School, Professor of Leadership
Aaron Peterson
Director, Doctorate in Professional Leadership; Assistant Professor of Leadership
Ray Royalty
Assistant Professor of Leadership
The Graduate School
Converse is a nationally recognized and regionally accredited doctoral university.
Office of the Dean
Lienne Medford
Dean of The Graduate School
864.596.9082
lienne.medford@converse.edu
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