School of Education

Megan M. Palmer, Ph.D., is an associate professor of higher education in the IU School of Education. Further, she serves as senior associate dean of Faculty Affairs, Professional Development and Diversity at the IU School of Medicine (IUSM). Dr. Palmer is also vice chair of academic affairs and associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at IUSM. In her senior associate dean position, Megan supports faculty in teaching, promotion and tenure, orientation, work–life integration, and other aspects of faculty life. Her research focuses on college teaching, medical education, faculty development, and the experience of faculty. Megan teaches a wide range of courses including, Pro-Seminar in Higher Education, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, and College Teaching and Learning. She holds a PhD from Indiana University, MS from Colorado State University, and BA from University of St. Thomas (MN).