About Sydney
Dr. Sydney Freeman Jr.
is a full professor of Adult, Organizational Learning and Leadership at the University of Idaho. He is a former National Holmes Scholar and has earned professional certifications in the areas of faculty development, online instruction, executive management, and organizational leadership. His research investigates the future of minority serving institutions, the faculty career-cycle, and higher education as a field of study.
Dr. Freeman has published numerous journal articles and is the lead editor (with Linda Serra Hagedorn, Lester F. Goodchild, and Dianne A. Wright) of Advancing Higher Education as a Field of Study: In Quest of Doctoral Degree Guidelines (Stylus Publishing, 2014) which received the 2015 Auburn University Graduate School “Book of the Year” Award. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Association of University Administrators and was honored with the “2015 Emergent Leader of the Year” award by the same professional society. This was based on his leadership at Tuskegee University in his previous capacity as director of one of their teaching and learning centers. He serves on multiple academic journal editorial and review boards and is the founder and editor-in-chief of [jspte.org]The Journal for the Study of Postsecondary and Tertiary Education.
EMC (Executive Management Certified), Management and Strategy Institute (MSI), Downingtown, PA, (2019), Executive Leadership emphasis.
SOLC (Strategic Organizational Leadership Certified), Management and Strategy Institute (MSI), Downingtown, PA, 2019, Organizational Leadership emphasis.
COI (Certified Online Instructor), Learning Resources Network (LERN), River Falls, WI., 2016, Online Teaching emphasis
CFD (Certified Faculty Developer), Learning Resources Network (LERN), River Falls, WI. 2012, Faculty Development emphasis.
College/University Teaching-Graduate Certificate, Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning-Auburn University, Auburn, AL. 2010, Higher Education Teaching emphasis.
“It’s All About Business” Certificate, Wake Forest University, Pre-Graduate Business Training Program, Babcock School of Management. Winston Salem, NC, 2006, Business Leadership emphasis.
Leadership & Team Building-Certificate, Diversity Educational Exchange Program, Oakwood University/Southern Adventist University. Atlanta, GA, 2004, Leadership & Team Building emphasis.
Case StudyOpposing Dirty Energy Infrastructure Development
Issues
- Legislation
- Environment
- Political
Legislative Efforts
Activism
Success
Consulting & Speaking Request
To book Dr. Freeman for consulting, workshops, coaching and/or speaking opportunities, please submit a request.
Topics of Expertise
- College and University Faculty Tenure and Promotion Processes
- Attracting and Retaining Faculty of Color
- Writing for Publication
- Combating Anti-Black Racism
- Decolonizing Black Minds
- Future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Dr. Sydney Freeman has been a regular guest in my courses to share his perspectives on culturally responsive education. He is skilled at bringing students of all backgrounds into his thought space to see the world as he has. This is a gift I have seen from few academics, but is so needed, especially when working in historically White and cross-cultural contexts of learning. In historically racist institutions, Dr. Freeman works to breakdown racist ideologies through his personable and humanizing discourse.
Assistant Professor of Social and Cultural Studies, University of IdahoDr. Vanessa Anthony-Stevens
Dr. Sydney Freeman is a dynamic and unique amalgamation of scholar, administrator, thought leader, and change agent. As a regular guest contributor to my courses, collaborator on numerous scholarly projects, and an intellectual engineer in my professional think tank, I can offer my highest recommendation and affirmation of Dr. Freeman’s wisdom, commitment to excellence, and capacity to balance a hunger for learning and liberation with the humility of a servant leader, in higher education, spirituality, and beyond. He is truly a leader of and gift to a generation!
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, University of Missouri--ColumbiaDr. Ty-Ron Douglas
Dr. Sydney Freeman delivered a professional development seminar on leadership at Adams State University in 2018. This opportunity was made available to graduate students, faculty and staff and was designed to help individuals recognize and develop their leadership skills. His knowledge and skill set are second to none. I walked away from that training empowered, renewed and ready to take my leadership skills to the next level. Thank you, Dr. Freeman.
Founding director of the Higher Education Administration & Leadership, Adams State University Dr. Melissa Freeman
Dr Sydney Freeman is a multi-talented, accomplished scholar and forward-thinker. Dr Freeman’s research re-discovered the accomplishments of African-American pastor, evangelist, musician, church-founder, radio broadcaster, and church leader, my grandfather, Dr Owen Troy, Sr. Dr Freeman’s work cements in the record, the history of the first Seventh-day Adventist to earn a Doctor of Theology degree.
Associate Professor of Accounting, Andrews UniversityDr. Carmelita Troy
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