Steve Patchin

Steve Patchin Ph.D. currently serves as Project Manager for Essential Education Implementation at Michigan Technological University, focusing on aligning undergraduate curricula with contemporary workforce needs. Previously, Steve held the position of Superintendent at Hancock Public Schools, where efforts were made to enhance curriculum offerings through hands-on discovery-based learning. Prior roles at Michigan Technological University include Director of Career Services, where collaborative initiatives were developed for career exploration, and Director of the Center for Pre-College Outreach, which involved innovative programming for pre-college students. Steve's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a Master's in Educational Leadership from the University of Cincinnati, and dual Bachelor's degrees in Social Sciences and Business Administration from Michigan Technological University.