Albert Sarvis, PMP, GISP Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness
Biography
Albert R. Sarvis, PMP, GISP is Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, where he provides strategic leadership in assessment, accreditation, analytics, and continuous improvement. With more than two decades of experience in higher education, he has a proven record of advancing data-informed decision-making to strengthen institutional performance, student success, and operational efficiency. In his current role, he oversees the development of enterprise dashboards and key performance indicators, supports compliance and state authorization efforts, and collaborates closely with academic and administrative leaders to foster a culture of evidence-based planning and improvement
Prior to his current appointment, Mr. Sarvis served as Associate Vice President for Continuous Improvement, where he led university-wide initiatives to enhance online education quality, curriculum design, and faculty readiness through integrated learning management and student information system analytics. He has also served for many years as an Assistant Professor of Geospatial Technology and continues as the Executive Director of the Center for Applied Environmental and Geospatial Technology, overseeing academic programs, faculty, staff, externally funded research, and applied geospatial projects for public and private partners. His academic and professional background uniquely bridges institutional effectiveness, accreditation, geospatial technologies, and project management.
Mr. Sarvis is engaged in university governance and accreditation activities, including service as interim Accreditation Liaison Officer, co-chair of institutional self-studies, chair of faculty and curriculum committees, and contributor to presidential search and retention initiatives. He holds a master’s degree in Geography from Ohio University, a bachelor’s degree from Shippensburg University, and professional certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP). His work reflects a sustained commitment to mission-aligned leadership, continuous quality improvement, and student-centered outcomes.
Education
M.A. in Geography, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.
B.A in Geo-Environmental Studies, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
