N. Anyjah Heatley, III

Neverson Heatley III is a higher education leader and scholar dedicated to advancing academic excellence, student success, and institutional innovation. With a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Florida and a Juris Doctor from SUNY Buffalo, he brings both scholarly rigor and practical leadership to the complex challenges of today’s universities.

Over the course of his career, Dr. Heatley has served in pivotal academic and administrative roles at institutions across the United States and abroad. His record includes shaping policy as Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at Florida A&M University College of Law, advancing equity in student conduct at Southern Illinois University, and driving accreditation and program development for the University of the People. Internationally, he has led faculty and curriculum development in Colombia, preparing students for success in global and national examinations.

His scholarship and practice consistently center on equity, inclusion, and performance. He has designed early-detection systems that improved student outcomes, created restorative justice programs that reduced disparities, and produced research on minority enrollment in law schools. His administrative leadership reflects a clear dedication to fostering environments where faculty and students of all backgrounds can thrive.

Today, as Associate Editor of the Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education, Dr. Heatley continues to connect global perspectives with the deeply rooted mission of education in service of community.

Guided by the legacy and future of historically Black colleges and universities, Dr. Heatley seeks to lead institutions that honor tradition while innovating for tomorrow—bringing people together, leading with purpose, and preparing graduates to meet a rapidly changing world with vision and courage.

Higher Education Administration Experience

Assistant Editor
Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Coordinate the final review, formatting, and publication of articles to meet style guidelines, upload galleys to the OJED platform, facilitate author and Editor-in-Chief approvals, and manage global indexing in academic databases.

Collaborate with editorial and communications teams to promote each journal issue through the HESIG listserv and social media channels.

Specialist in Student’s Rights & Responsibilities
Southern Illinois University

Implemented a restorative justice program in the office which increased student engagement and reduced student recidivism in the conduct process.

Researched and successfully proposed changes to the campus substance abuse policy; the results eliminated disparate treatment of minority students and reduced suspensions of non-white students at the university.

Led the campus conduct response to emergencies and was consistently commended for competently balancing the protection of the university, as an organization, and the needs and protection of its constituents.

Instructor for Master of Education and Master of Business Administration Programs
University of the People

Began as an instructor for the MBA program and was added to the faculty for the Master of Education and the English as a second language programs after receiving consistently positive reviews for course management and engagement.

Chosen as one of a small number of instructors certified to teach the capstone course for the Master of Education program which includes guiding and reviewing research proposals and capstone projects.

I performed a review of and prepared materials for the MBA program’s successful application for distance learning accreditation as part of a peer committee.

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Florida A&M University College of Law

Presented research of student academic and bar performance that was adopted by the faculty and resulted in increased student academic performance standards along with the installation of an early detection system for students who may possibly face academic concerns.

Designed and implemented a student professionalism program that prepared graduates for better integration into their legal careers; the program was permanently added to the school’s orientation.

Since the school did not have a student counseling service, I assumed that role and was consistently cited by students for being trustworthy and competent counselor and mentor for their academic, social, and personal concerns.

Administrative Officer
One League

Reviewed cases and created a template for the selection of cases in courses employing the case-study method, increasing the efficiency of onboarding for new professors and identifying pedagogical gaps in targeted areas of knowledge.

Designed a series of databases and pages, using Notion, which increased efficiency in admissions by consolidating admissions data, applicant reviews, and related notes into a single accessible template.

Successfully drafted policies that identified and closed gaps in student-facing areas, including academic performance, leave requests, and attendance.

Graduate Assistant, Faculty Development
University of Florida

Alumni Fellow
University of Florida

Intranet Webmaster for Business Services
State University of New York at Buffalo

Assistant University Webmaster
Florida A&M University

Higher Education Courses & Education

Business Courses Taught

  • BUS 3305:  Business Law and Ethics

  • BUS 3306:  Business and Society

  • BUS 4402: Organizational Behavior

  • BUS 5113:  Organizational Theory and Behavior

  • BUS 5115:  Business Law, Ethics and Social Responsibility

  • PHIL 1404:   Ethics and Social Responsibility

Education Courses Taught

  • EDUC 5210: Learning Theory and Implications for Instruction

  • EDUC 5470: Research in Education

  • EDUC 5910: Applied Professional Inquiry

Certifications

Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration
University of Florida

Juris Doctor
SUNY at Buffalo Law School

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with Honors
Florida A&M University

Publications

  • Heatley, III, Neverson-Anyjah. (2025, March 8-9). Two Novel Ideas to Promote English Language Immersion [Conference Session]. Bolivar Forum, Santiago de Cali, Valle de Cauca, Colombia.

  • Heatley, Neverson. (2017). Analyzing Minority Enrollment at American Bar Association Accredited Law Schools Between 2004 - 2012 Using Feedback Loops. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

  • Heatley, Neverson. (2012). A Look at the Conduct Participation Rates of Black Males at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Southern Illinois University.

  • Heatley, Neverson. (2009). Bar and Academic Performance of Graduates from 2005 - 2008. Florida A&M University College of Law.

  • Heatley, Neverson. (2007). Gratz, Grutter, and the Future of Higher Education [Conference Keynote Presentation]. Florida Education Fund McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Summer Meeting, Tampa, Florida.

  • Wood R. Craig, Deziree Elliot, Carlee Poston Escue, and Neverson-Anyjah Heatley. (2008). North Carolina School Boards Association v. Moore: A Decision Without a Solution. ELA Notes.

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    First 10K

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    On the Lake

  • Three men standing together at a social event, smiling, in front of a screen with Spanish text, with drinks on a small table nearby.

    Birthday

  • A man with a shaved head wearing a gray soccer jersey with black and white accents, featuring the New York City FC logo, Adidas logo, and a patch on the sleeve, sitting indoors with a blurred background of a room with artwork and people.

    NYCFC

  • Young man with dreadlocks wearing a black jacket and white shirt, looking directly at the camera.

    Graduation Photo

  • A man singing into a microphone at a sports stadium, wearing a New York City soccer scarf and jersey, with musicians playing drums around him, audience in the background.

    A Dream Day with my Son

  • A young woman and a young man smiling and posing together indoors, with other people seated at a table in the background.

    Undergrad

  • A man wearing a blue and orange running shirt and gray shorts participating in a race outdoors, with trees and a fence in the background.

    Mountain 10K

  • Group of four young adults outdoors, smiling, with one woman wearing sunglasses and a man in a striped suit with a name badge.

    Undergrad