Dr. Ronald J. Tulley is a senior higher education leader, scholar, and strategist with more than 30 years of experience advancing student success, faculty development, and institutional innovation. He holds a PhD in English (Writing History and Theory) from Case Western Reserve University, with scholarly expertise in rhetoric, scientific and medical communication, and the intersections of language, technology, and ethics. His academic preparation is notably interdisciplinary, including graduate degrees in business (MBA), health informatics (MS), curriculum and instruction (MS), and technical communication (MA)—informing a leadership approach that integrates the humanities, business, and applied sciences.

Dr. Tulley currently serves as the Eighth President of Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ), a role he assumed on July 1, 2026. Prior to coming to CCSJ, he served as Senior Advisor for College Transition and Culture at the University of Findlay, a presidentially appointed role guiding the strategic integration of the College of Business and the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. His work focuses on organizational alignment, faculty engagement, interdisciplinary program development, and culture-building to support long-term institutional sustainability. From 2014 to 2025, Dr. Tulley served as Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, where he oversaw seven academic departments, multiple graduate programs, and university media operations. He managed multimillion-dollar budgets, led more than two dozen faculty and administrative searches, and helped secure over $6 million in philanthropic support, including funding for the Watterson Center for Ethical Leadership. His administrative leadership consistently emphasized program relevance, operational efficiency, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

A recognized leader in online education, Dr. Tulley has designed and taught online courses since the late 1990s and has held key leadership roles in digital learning. As Director for Online Learning, he oversaw multiple graduate and undergraduate programs, led a full LMS transition from Blackboard to Moodle, and implemented faculty training, quality assurance systems, and outcomes-based course design in partnership with external providers. He is a certified Quality Matters Master Reviewer and Program Reviewer, with experience evaluating higher education and K–12 online programs nationally. His work in online education reflects a long-standing commitment to access, scalability, and academic quality in asynchronous learning environments. For his longitudinal service, he received the 2026 “QM Ohio Outstanding Impact by an Individual” award.

In addition to his academic leadership, Dr. Tulley has contributed to institutional advancement as a development officer, managing a portfolio of high-capacity donors and supporting a $75 million comprehensive campaign. His leadership integrates strategic planning, curriculum innovation, fundraising, and shared governance to strengthen both academic and financial performance.

A tenured Professor of English and Rhetoric, Dr. Tulley’s scholarship examines media framing, public rhetoric, and the evolving relationship between technology and discourse. Across teaching, research, and leadership, he advances an interdisciplinary and applied vision of higher education—preparing students for ethical, adaptive engagement in a complex and rapidly changing world.