Dr. Maria Cronley
There's much debate about higher education in America, with headlines confirming various views. Spencer and Annalee spoke with Dr Maria Cronley, the Provost of Austin Peay State University. Cronley discusses Austin Peay's efforts for student flexibility, especially for military members. She highlights the value of a college education and warns of the upcoming enrollment decline in US institutions. Cronley aims for a better-educated Tennessee, offering insights for parents and students choosing the right college.
About Dr. Maria Cronley
Dr. Maria Cronley has been a senior administrator in higher education since 2013. Dr. Cronley earned her BSBA in marketing from Bowling Green State University and her Ph.D. in marketing from the University of Cincinnati. She is currently the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs for Austin Peay State University. Previously, she spent decades working in corporate marketing and is a nationally recognized expert on consumer judgment and decision making.
Maria has more than 30 articles in journals and books. She is a HERS Fellow and graduate of Harvard’s Institute for Education Management.
