Theodore J. Settle, Director, Office of Economic Development
Dr. Settle's career covers both academia and industry. Ted directed Tech's Continuing Education from 1992-2002. At the NCR Corporation in Dayton, Ohio, he directed the NCR Management College for ten years. Ted also worked with the Illinois Board of Higher Education as assistant director for Academic and Health Affairs. Over the course of his career, he designed and implemented training and organizational development plans, evaluation practices, and personnel policies for various companies and organizations. He has delivered in excess of 70 papers, presentations, and speeches at venues ranging from professional organization conferences to United States Congressional hearings.
The University Continuing Education Association honored Ted with the creation of an award in his name. The new award will be called the "Ted Settle Award for Distinguished Service to the Outreach and Engagement Community of Practice."
Settle started the "Community of Practice on Outreach and Engagement" within the University Continuing Education Association to convene individuals interested in exploring and considering the applicability of the concepts of outreach and engagement to their institutional environments. It grew from zero to 170 members in less than 2 years. Settle has also held numerous other leadership positions in the Association, including serving on the Board of Directors.
Ted earned his B.S. in mathematics from Iowa State University, his M.B.A. from Harvard University, and his Ph.D. in higher education administration from the University of Michigan.
Phone: 540-231-5278
Fax: 540-231-8850
Email: settle@vt.edu
