Mitch Morrison, Ph.D.

Professor of Aviation

Education

Ph.D. in Business Administration, Northcentral University
M.A.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Certificate in Aviation Safety, University of Southern California
FAA CFI, CFII, MEI, RH, IH, ATP

Biography

Dr. Morrison serves as a Professor of Aviation at Liberty University and has performed multiple roles, including Associate Dean, Chair, and Faculty Research Liaison. Captain Morrison retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 2015 with over 6,800 helicopter and airline flying hours logged and service in Washington, D.C. as Deputy Director of Health, Safety, and Work-Life, and Chief of Aviation Safety.

Life Verse

“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8 (ESV)

Professional/Notable Memberships

Serves on the Board of Directors for Mission Safety International
Member of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators
Certified Five Capitals Coach

Courses Taught

AVIA 102, AVIA 300, AVIA 310, AVIA 312, AVIA 360, AVIA 400, AVIA 409, AVIA 410, AVIA 419, AVIA 491, AVIA 542, AVIA 543, AVIA 571, AVIA 573, AVIA 575, AVIA 802, AVIA 817, AVIA 917, AVIA 987, AVIA 988, AVIA 989, AVIA 990

Research Interests

Qualitative research methods; Soft skill convergence in technical professions; Moral injury; Critical incident stress; Safety culture transformation; Interdisciplinary learning.