Rae Casey, PhD
Online Program Director, George Fox Connect
Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership

I began teaching at George Fox University in 2002. As a life-long learner, I had attended many different colleges and universities during my educational career, but when I came to George Fox I felt I had come home. I found learning in the Christ-centered environment spiritually uplifting and
I enjoy teaching, both in the classroom and online. I believe that the adult degree programs we offer at George Fox University complement the experiences that our students bring to the table. And, because students are encouraged to apply the course concepts to their personal and work experiences and then share their insights with others, students learn not only the
Academic Background
PhD in education, University of Idaho, (Emphasis: Adult and Organizational Leadership and Learning)- MA, George Fox University, (Major: Management and Organizational Leadership)
- BA, George Fox University, (Major: Management and Organizational Leadership)
Expertise and Research Interests
During my time at George Fox I have developed courses for a variety of classroom and online courses, as well as a training program for adjunct teachers. I worked as director of the adult degree programs in the Boise Center from 2008 until the center closed in 2013. My responsibilities in the Boise Center were informed by my experiences in the business world, where I worked for more than two decades prior to coming to George Fox.
I have recently completed a doctoral degree in education. For my doctoral
Select Research Bibliography
Casey, R. (2013). Developing presence in online undergraduate courses (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). University of Idaho, Idaho.
Casey, R. and Strom, B. T. (2008). Hybrid higher education: From theory to practice. Midwestern Scholars Conference (Indiana Wesleyan University), Indianapolis.
Primary Teaching Responsibilities
- MPJM
- MGOL
Outside the Classroom
My husband and I enjoy time together working around our home, where we are grateful to have the room to raise pet chickens, ducks, dogs, fish, and a cat, as well as a few fruit trees and a large garden every year. I love to cook, and the fresh food deliciously supports me in that hobby. I work with the local chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) to provide nonprofit organizations training in project management competencies, skills
I also work with PMI International as an evaluator for various awards. I have recently accepted a board position with a startup nonprofit in Oregon. I am very involved in my church and have served in a variety of leadership roles, as well as participated with teams to complete special projects to update our constitution and organizational structure, and more recently