Dr. Matthew Draud is currently serving as the Vice President for Academic Affairs at McMurry University in Abilene, TX.  He previously served as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Siena Heights University and as Department Head of Biology at both Armstrong State University and LIU Post. Dr. Draud is a biologist with a Ph.D. from Lehigh University. He is keenly interested in public-private partnerships that support university growth and sustainability in an increasingly competitive landscape.