Action-Oriented Solutions
Dr. Davenport and Dr. Rhine are co-creators of the Changing Institutional Retention through Co-curricular Learning Experiences (C.I.R.C.L.E.) Model which engages students and links co-curricular service providers in both academic and student affairs in a systemic, collegial process of institution-wide service delivery and assessment
Lisa B. Rhine, Ph.D.
Lisa Rhine has over 20 years of experience in retention, academic support services, student success and co-curricular programming in both academic and student affairs at several different types of colleges and universities. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Wright State University, a master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Dayton and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Capella University. Her career focus is on developing systemic approaches of institutional action aimed at improving student success, persistence and graduation. .

Zebulun R. Davenport, Ed.D.
Zebulun Davenport has over 20 years of experience in higher education including financial aid, multicultural/international student services and in senior leadership roles including Chief Student Affairs Officer. He has a bachelor's degree in communication, a Master's degree in education with a concentration in college student personnel administration both from James Madison University and a Doctorate in Higher Education and Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.