Dr. Erin Holt serves as Dean of the College of Innovative Professional and Graduate Studies at Avila University. Since joining Avila in 2024, she has held several academic leadership roles, including Associate Dean and Executive Director of Assessment and Accreditation. Her work focuses on academic innovation, strategic program development, student success, institutional effectiveness, and accreditation. She is committed to creating accessible, high-quality educational opportunities that respond to the evolving needs of students and the workforce.
Prior to joining Avila, Dr. Holt served as Chair of the Department of Applied Health Sciences, Program Director and Clinical Director for Exercise Science and Public Health, and Professor at Baker University. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where her research explored the integration of physical activity into elementary classrooms to support student learning.