Michael J. Kirchner, Ph.D.
Expertise- ROTC
- Student veterans transitions
- Veterans campus resources
Education- Ph.D. Adult & Continuing Education, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- MA Administrative Leadership, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- BA Educational Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Affiliations- Time for Development
Michael J. Kirchner, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of organizational leadership at Purdue University Fort Wayne, where he also serves as the veterans resource center director. Previously, Dr. Kirchner oversaw the Military and Veterans Resource Center at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he guided programming for the campus’s 1,500+ military-affiliated student population. Under his leadership (2013-16), the campus built a nationally recognized “military college career” framework focusing on supporting student veterans transitions.
Dr. Kirchner earned his Ph.D. in human resource development from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His research on career transitions and leadership development has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Human Resource Development Quarterly, Advances in Developing Human Resources, New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development, and Industrial and Commercial Training.
Dr. Kirchner is the founder and president of Time for Development LLC, where he provides consulting to organizations on military-friendly programming, human resource development strategy, and training design. He served for a year in Baghdad, Iraq, from 2004-05 as part of the U.S. Army National Guard.
Dr. Kirchner is a paid member of the Red Ventures Education Integrity Network.
Read Michael J. Kirchner, Ph.D.'s Latest Articles
Best Online Military-Friendly Colleges of 2025
What's a military-friendly college? Learn about the benefits of attending military-friendly online colleges and how they support military personnel, veterans, and family members.
November 15, 2024
Guide to the ROTC Program
ROTC can help you fulfill your personal and professional goals and pay for college. Check out our guide to learn more.
October 3, 2024
Understanding Student Veteran Experiences on Campus
Supporting student veterans first means understanding their diverse experiences. Find out what drives student veterans to academic success.
March 27, 2024
5 Ways Student Veterans Can Maximize GI Bill® Benefits
Want to make the most of your GI Bill benefits but aren't sure how to maximize their usage? Keep reading to learn our tips and tricks.
March 27, 2024
Scholarships for Veterans and Military Service Members
Veteran scholarships help military students overcome financial challenges to attending college. Find veteran scholarships for college.
October 3, 2023
