Lisa Tyson serves as the Director of Institutional Research at Evangel University, where she oversees accreditation and compliance initiatives in support of institutional effectiveness. Since joining Evangel in 2004, Lisa has held a variety of leadership roles, most recently as Dean of the College of Online Learning.
In addition to her administrative responsibilities, Lisa is passionate about teaching and continues to serve as an online instructor in both the Master of Organizational Leadership and the Doctor of Strategic Leadership programs.
A Kansas native, Lisa values family life as a wife, mother of four adult children, and proud “Lovey” to four granddaughters. She enjoys traveling and reading.
StrengthsFinder themes: Learner, Input, Achiever, Intellection, and Responsibility
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Professional Memberships & Noteworthy Community Involvement
CAHEA – Christian Adult Higher Education Association, Pres. 2018-2019, VP 2017-2018, member 2006-2025
Missouri Adult Learner Network – 2024-2025
Springfield 2025 – Higher Education Project: A Lumina Foundation Community Partnership Initiative, Steering Committee
Springfield Chamber of Commerce Tuition Assistance and Degree Attainment Group
Missouri Graduate Dean’s Association 2017 – present