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Our Mission

To advance learning professionals and deliver transformative education & scholarly excellence.

V – Visionary Engagement
E – Experiential Learning & AI Adoption
C – Coaching for Faculty
T – Teaching Excellence
O – Optimizing Student Experience
R – Research Collaboration

Meet The Team

Andrew S. Clayton, EdD is an Assistant Professor of Leadership at Air University and serves as Chief of Experiential Learning and Artificial Intelligence Adoption for VECTOR. He graduated with a BS from Purdue University in Aviation Administration, an MA from the University of Phoenix in Adult Education and Training, an MS from Air University in Military Operational Art and Science, and an EdD from Grand Canyon University in Organizational Leadership. Dr. Clayton has over 13 years of experience at Air University, with more than 10,000 hours of classroom instruction time, and is certified as a Master Level Instructor, Distance Learning Instructor, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) practitioner, and certified Innovator. Dr. Clayton also serves as a Reservist at the Air Force Reserve Command Professional Development Center (PDC), bridging research and practice in leadership development across PME and PDE courses, active-duty Air Force, and Air Force Reserve education. His research and teaching have been recognized for excellence, including the Best Education Paper at I/ITSEC and the General Muir S. Fairchild Educational Achievement Award for the most significant contribution to Air Force education.

Research Interests/Expertise: leadership development, emotional intelligence, Learning Experience Design, immersive technology (VR, AR, MR, XR), and immersive technology learning theories.

Selected Courses Taught: Leadership Development Course, Leadership and the Profession of Arms 1 & 2, International Security, Joint Campaigning, Air University’s two-term Virtual Reality elective, and Immersive Learning and Simulations.

 

John M. Hinck, PhD is an Associate Professor of Leadership Studies and Director, VECTOR (the Center of Excellence for Learning Professionals) for Air University. He has a BA in Aviation Management from California State University, Fresno, an MS in Administration from Central Michigan University, an MMAS from the US Army Command & General Staff College, and a PhD in Leadership Studies from the University of San Diego. He teaches electives and core courses at AWC and ACSC, and his 40+ publications include books and articles on leadership, coaching, communication, and teaching/learning. His teaching, research, and leadership have been recognized by receiving the SECAF Leadership Award, AETC and AU Civilian of the Year (twice), and the Ira C. Eaker Center’s Research Excellence Award. He is a former Apache Longbow pilot and Army Colonel and previously served as the Deputy Director of the Leadership and Innovation Institute.

Research Interests/Expertise: leadership, leader development, organizational leadership, leading groups/teams, organizational commitment, change management, teaching & learning, and leadership coaching.

Selected Courses Taught: Leader Development Course (LDC) for Squadron Command, Leadership Development, Leadership in Command, Accelerating Change for Self and Others, Dark Side of Leadership, Leadership and the Changing Character of War (RTF), On Lethality: Challenges for Leaders, Leadership and Team Coaching, and Introduction to Military Education.