Amy M. Sloan, EdD

Professional Summary

Dr. Amy Sloan is a Lecturer in Baylor's Moody School of Education’s Professional Online Learning Unit and faculty advisor in the EdD in Learning and Organizational Change program. Dr. Sloan earned her B.A. as a University Scholar from Baylor University, her M.A. in English from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, and her Ed.D. in Postsecondary and Higher Education from Argosy University. She was named the top junior of her class at Baylor and was elected into Phi Beta Kappa.

Dr. Sloan has been in higher education for almost two decades, with the majority of that time spent in postsecondary education primarily working within online education programs. Her past leadership positions include serving as the University Dean of the College of General Education and Psychology, a director of academic operations, a program chair, and as an associate professor. With few exceptions, her postsecondary teaching and leadership positions have been within programs designed for non-traditional adult learners. Prior to transitioning into postsecondary education, Amy served several years as the director of grant management for a charter secondary school district focusing on at-risk high school youth.

Her research interests and publications include topics on effective student engagement and community within postsecondary education programs aimed at nontraditional learners, preparing students for leadership in a rapidly evolving educational system, first-year student success, mentoring in higher education, women in leadership, and the role of instruction in online education platforms.

She also serves as the Co-Director of the IMPACT Mentoring Program.

Education

• EdD, Postsecondary and Higher Education, Argosy University (2015)
• MA, English, University of Tennessee (2005)
• BA, University Scholar, Baylor University (2003)

Select Publications

Sloan, A.M., & O'Connor Marsano, E. (2025). You do belong: The reciprocal IMPACT of peer mentoring in an online doctoral program. The Chronicle of Mentoring and Coaching, 9(3), 448-453. https://doi.org/10.62935/s2405p 

Faust, K.* & Sloan, A.M. (2026) Power and imbalance: Education. In An Overview of Power and Imbalance: An Exploration of Topics. Carroll University Press*

McConnell, A.* & Sloan, A.M. (2024). How Does the Remote Work Environment Impact Teachers' Mental Health and Well-Being in A K–12 Online School? In Online Education During a Time of Emergency: Conditions, Contexts, and Critiques. Vernon Press.

Blow, G.* & Sloan, A.M. (2023). Leadership's Resistance to Change and the Impact that Resistance has on the Overall Success of an Organizational Restructure. In Transformational Leadership Styles, Management Strategies, and Communication for Global Leaders. IGI Global.

* Indicates student co-author.

Select Presentations

Sloan, A.M. & O'Connor-Marsano E. (2025, October 21). You Do Belong: The Reciprocal IMPACT of Peer Mentoring in an Online Doctoral Program. UNM 18th Annual Mentoring Conference. Albuquerque, NM.

Ellis, C.N.*, & Sloan, A.M. (2024, November 20). The Relationship Between Acclimation and Retention for Traditional-Aged Students Enrolled in Online Bachelor's Programs. OLC Accelerate 2024. Orlando, FL. 

Faust, K.M.*, & Sloan, A.M. (2024, October 28). Exploring Student Integration into Academic and Social Systems Through Academic Advising. 2024 NACADA Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Fannin, A.*, & Sloan A.M. (2024, October 17). Love Like Jesus: Transforming Institutions for the Common Good. 2024 Baylor Symposium on Faith and Culture. Waco, TX.

Sloan, A.M., & O’Connor-Marsano, E. (2023, October 6). IMPACTing EdD Student Success through a Peer-Mentoring Program. CPED Convening 2023. Pensacola, FL.

* Indicates student co-presenter.