William Piland, Ed. D.

Phone: (619) 594-3071
Fax: (619) 594-4208
Email: piland1@mail.sdsu.edu

Curriculum Vitae

Professor of Education, Department of Administration, Rehabilitation, and Postsecondary Education, Coordinate Postsecondary Education Leadership Program and Bachelor of Vocational Education (BVE) Program.

• Ed. D. Community College Studies, Northern Illinois University
• M. A. Business Education, Northern Illinois University
• B. S. Marketing, Northern Illinois University
• A. A. Business, Wright Junior College

Background

Born and raised in Chicago. Worked in the Fashion Merchandising Business before beginning a teaching career as a business teacher in community colleges. Held administrative positions as Division Director, Dean of Vocational Education, Dean of Instruction in Illinois community colleges. Professor of Education at Illinois State University for 7 years. Teach postsecondary education leadership and workforce education courses at SDSU for 14 years.

Interests, Activities & Plans

Research and work with community colleges. Direct Graduate Institute for Community College Teaching Interns. Study multicultural education infusion in the community college curriculum. Research community college transfer students in California. Recently served as a Visiting Scholar at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver studying the university/college system in British Columbia.