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Christina Neider, EdD

Dean

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

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About Neider

As the Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Christina Neider brings a background with military service, leadership and a deep understanding of human behavior. With a foundation in military leadership, she applies a strategic commitment to excellence, teamwork and fostering a collaborative environment that values both academic achievement and inspiring insights. The college is committed to preparing students for impactful roles in social and behavioral sciences.

Dr. Neider’s career spans over 30 years in academia, health care and the United States Air Force. During her two decades at University of Phoenix, she has held several academic leadership roles and is currently the Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences leading the program offerings in the social and behavioral sciences industries. Her other leadership roles include the associate dean of undergraduate studies in the College of Health Professions, the Dean of Assessment and the Assistant Dean of Curriculum.

I focus on connecting with students as each one has their own story and their own needs, so it is important to support them to help them to be successful.

Christina Neider
Dean

I focus on connecting with students as each one has their own story and their own needs, so it is important to support them to help them to be successful.

Prior to joining the University, Dr. Neider spent over 11 years in leadership roles in the United States Air Force. Her roles included being the non-commissioned officer in-charge of instruction by managing training resources, classrooms, laboratories and equipment. In addition, she led teams to support aviation resources during peace and wartime missions by providing data to Army and Air Force pilots to ensure safety of all military personnel and assets.

Dr. Neider holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership from Northcentral University and holds graduate degrees in education (MAEd) and psychology (MSP) from University of Phoenix.

I focus on connecting with students as each one has their own story and their own needs, so it is important to support them to help them to be successful.

Christina Neider
Dean

I focus on connecting with students as each one has their own story and their own needs, so it is important to support them to help them to be successful.

Research interests:

Higher education and curriculum topics
Leadership topics
Veteran services

Courses taught in the Master of Science in Psychology (Direct Assessment) program:

Psychometrics
Project Research
Research and Statistics

Awards:

Athena Award Nominee
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Elevate “E” Quarterly Award
College of Health Professions, Triple “E” Award for Excellence, Engagement, and Execution (4 different quarters)
MAJCOM (Major Command) Airman of the Year
Female Athlete of the Year, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base