Staff & Administration

Bryce Sullivan, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Belmont University. He was appointed Dean in 2008, following seven years as Chair of the Department of Psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He is currently serving as Interim Chair of the Department of Education in addition to his dean responsibilities.

Dr. Sullivan received his B.S., summa cum laude, from Georgia State University, and his M.A. and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. His publication record includes 15 peer-reviewed journal articles, 4 book chapters, and 36 conference papers. Dr. Sullivan’s scholarly interests include higher education, clinical psychology, and ethics in psychology. His teaching interests include personality theory and clinical psychology. He is a licensed clinical psychologist (license granted in Illinois), but all of his professional activities are currently devoted to his role as Dean.



At Belmont, Dr. Sullivan’s teaching has included a First Year Seminar classes titled “Christianity and the Life of the Mind,” a class on Exercise and Stress Management, and the Senior Capstone class. He is a licensed clinical psychologist (license granted in Illinois), but all of his current professional activities are devoted to his role as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

He is an elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Nashville.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycesullivan

Susan Finch (Ph.D., Florida State University) is an Associate Professor of English. She specializes in Creative Writing with an emphasis in fiction. She writes both fiction and nonfiction, and her work has appeared in Carve, The Louisville Review, New Ohio Review, The Portland Review, Nimrod International Journal of Poetry and Prose, among other literary publications. Her fiction has been a finalist in many contests, including the Tennessee Williams Fiction Contest, the Katherine Anne Porter Prize, and in 2015, she was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Most recently, she was the recipient of a Tennessee Williams Scholarship in fiction at The Sewanee Writers’ Conference. Her research interests include the novel, the short story, creative nonfiction, and children’s literature.

Dr. Webb’s research predominantly focuses on teaching and learning. He combines his knowledge and interests in interpersonal and organizational communication to examine how instructor communication behaviors affect student learning. He has presented his research at regional, national, and international conferences, and he has been published in venues such as The Journal of Communication Pedagogy, Teaching and Learning Inquiry, and the Journal of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. He is an active member of the National Communication Association and the Central States Communication Association.

In addition to his higher education experience, Dr. Webb worked for five years in the non-profit sector. He also has three years of experience as a legal research analyst, in which he focused on for-profit higher education institutions.

In his free time, Dr. Webb spends a lot of time traveling. He has visited six of the seven continents, dozens of countries, and all 50 states. He is also a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoys spending time in the outdoors.

Career Cluster: Education, Ministry & Public Service

I’ve been passionate about helping people as long as I can remember. As a psychology major in undergrad, I didn’t know where my path would lead, but I knew it would involve making a difference in the world around me. I started my career with a non-profit home repair ministry hiring, training, and supervising the college-aged summer staff and have worked with college students ever since. I have spent the last 12 years as a career educator empowering others to make the world a better place using their unique gifts. Originally from FL, I have lived all over the country and landed at Belmont in 2016. It has always been my long term goal to lead a center of career and professional development at a mission-driven and student-centered university such as Belmont. When I’m not on campus, you can find me cheering on my two kids at a sports event or playground or enjoying a good meal with my husband.

Education

Master of Education in Counseling Psychology, Temple University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Social Work, University of South Carolina

Credentials

Licensed Professional Counselor (Pennsylvania)
Global Career Development Facilitator, CCE
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Administrator, APT

As a Nashville native, I absolutely love living in my hometown and working at Belmont! I am truly passionate about my work in career development and find enjoyment in assisting our students and alumni with identifying and pursuing their own passions. I always knew I wanted to pursue a career helping others, which is why I chose my undergraduate major of Psychology with a minor in Sociology. After working in recruiting for a few years, I joined the Career Development team in 2010 and have spent the past 10+ years providing career coaching services to students and alumni, cultivating employer relationships and managing marketing, communications and social media for our office. I previously served as President of the Tennessee Association of Colleges and Employers, our state professional association. In my free time, I enjoy hiking with my family and German Shepherd, hosting friends for backyard gatherings, cooking, reading and traveling.