Rebecca Murdock, Ed.D.

Vice President and Dean for University Initiatives, Workforce Engagement, and Academic Support

Bellevue University

Rebecca Murdock is currently serving as Vice President and Dean for University Initiatives, Workforce Engagement, and Academic Support at Bellevue University, located in the Greater Omaha, Nebraska area.   Dr. Murdock’s responsibilities include institutional leadership and strategy for expanding and deepening relationships with local and regional employer, industry, and workforce ecosystem  partners in support of the university’s strategic efforts around learner access and success, workforce development, experiential learning, and career development.  Additionally,  over the past eleven years, Dr. Murdock served Bellevue University as Vice President and Dean of the College of Business.  As Dean of the College of Business, Dr. Murdock was responsible leading and expanding the college academic program portfolio, which includes associates, bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs.  Over the course of her tenure as dean, the college added programs in undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as supply chain management, human resources management, hospitality management, teacher education, and financial planning, well as a Doctorate of Business Administration program.   All programs at Bellevue University are offered online with select offerings designed for on-campus students as well.  As one of the first universities in the nation to offer fully online programs, Bellevue University is motivated by its vision to boldly adapt to a rapidly changing world to ensure learners have the skills and support they need to make an impact in the global workforce.  

Prior to these roles at Bellevue University, Dr. Murdock served as the Chair of the Vucurevich School of Business and MBA Program Director at the University of Sioux Falls, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Additionally, Dr. Murdock has chaired and served on multiple boards for private school systems and nonprofit organizations.  

Dr. Murdock holds a Ed.D. in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, an MBA degree from the University of Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and a BA in Business Education from Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska.