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Thomas Sturtevant

Faculty Member

Dr. Tom Sturtevant

Biography

Dr. Thomas Sturtevant serves as Chair of the Department of Public Health at Utah Valley University and is a tenured associate professor in the College of Health and Public Service. He previously held leadership roles as Associate Dean and Interim Dean, where he supported strategic planning, enrollment growth, academic program development, and faculty evaluation. With over 40 years of combined experience in emergency services and higher education, Dr. Sturtevant brings a student-centered, strengths-based approach to leadership and teaching.

A published author with extensive experience in program assessment and curriculum development, Dr. Sturtevant has led national and international efforts in training, accreditation, and public service education. He is a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Senior Fellow with the Higher Education Academy, and former board member of the National Professional Qualifications System. His research interests focus on strengths-based leadership, faculty engagement, and academic innovation.

Dr. Sturtevant earned an EdD in Leadership for Teaching and Learning and an MPA from the University of Tennessee.

Education

EDD, University of Tennessee, 2001

Major: Education

MPA, University of Tennessee, 1993

Major: Public Administration

BS, Tusculum College, 1988

Major: Organizational Management

AS, Georgia Military College, 1988

Major: General Studies

Teaching

HLTH 4300

Health Ethics WE, Summer 2025

PADM 6900

Public Administration Capstone Project, Summer 2025

PADM 6400

Public Administration Program Development and Evaluation, Spring 2025

Presentations

Sturtevant, Tom (Co-Author), 2025 PAEA Education Forum, "Student self-awareness and resilience_ Insights/results of a new approach (Not accepted)", Physician Assistant Education Association, San Diego, CA. (May, 2025)
Sturtevant, Thomas (Presenter & Author), Innovation in the Emergency Services, "Emerging Technology – Social Media use in Emergency Management", Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, USA. (April, 2014)
Sturtevant, Thomas (Presenter & Author), Innovation in the Emergency Services, "Emerging Technology – UAS in Emergency Informatics", Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, USA. (April, 2014)
Sturtevant, Thomas (Presenter & Author), Leonardo After Hours, "Rise of the Drones_ The questions and possibilities of harnessing advanced military technology for everyday use", The Leonardo, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. (December, 2012)
Sturtevant, Thomas (Presenter & Author), Fire Asia 2012, "Emergency Management Training Innovations – Authentic Simulation & Technology Integration", Hong Kong, China. (February, 2012)
Sturtevant, Thomas (Presenter & Author), Pro Board (NPQS) Accreditation Training Conference, "Criterion Referenced Test Development ", National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualification System (Pro-Board), Singer Island, Florida. (February, 2009)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Sturtevant, Tom , (2017) "Higher Education_ A Career Investment" (Issue: 4, vol. 18). UFRA Straight TIp.
Sturtevant, Thomas , (2014) "Unmanned Aircraft Systems" (Issue: 3, vol. 15). Provo, Utah: UFRA Straight Tip.
Sturtevant, Thomas , (2006) "Exam Preparation for Fire Pump Operations" . Boston, Massachusetts: Delmar-ITP.
Sturtevant, Thomas , (2003) "Fire Chief's Handbook - Chapter 8, Safety and Occupational Health" (Issue: 6th edition). Tulsa, Oklahoma: PennWell Corporation.
Sturtevant, Thomas , (2001) "A Study of Undergraduate Fire Service Degree Programs in the United States" . United States of America: Dissertation.com. www.dissertation.com/library/112130xa.htm
Sturtevant, Thomas , (1999) "Developing Courses for Internet Delivery_ Some Considerations" (Issue: 3, vol. 3). New York, New York: Academic Exchange Quarterly. www.rapidintellect.com/AEQweb/

Awards

Instructor of the Year

UVU Continuing Education - February 28, 2025

Selected as the instructor of the year for my teaching in the Certified Public Manager program with UVU's executive development.

Special Recognition Award

UVU CHPS - April, 2022

Cheryl presented me with a Dean's special recognition award for my service to the college and departments.

Ambassador of Belonging

Melisa Nelleson Center for Autism - September 9, 2021

Senior Fellow

Higher Education Academy - May, 2017

Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in recognition of attainment against the UK Professional Standards Framework of teaching and learning support in higher education.

UVSelf Fellow

Utah Valley University

Excellence in Innovation Award

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)

Awarded for work on London Fire Brigade project.