Gail Rouscher

Gail Rouscher earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership Higher Education at Western Michigan University, a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management and Organizational Development from Spring Arbor University, Dr. Rouscher is a U. S. Naval Veteran and holds an A & P certificate. Dr. Rouscher has more than 30 years of aviation maintenance training and experience encompassing military, cargo, and corporate aircraft.  Dr. Rouscher has been a member of the faculty for Western Michigan Universities College of Aviation since 2008 and is an associate professor.  Dr. Rouscher teaches in the Part 147 program with a focus on aviation structures and composites in addition to teaching courses for all majors in the college. Research has focused on marginalized students with a strong focus on military and veterans and FAA Part 147.

In her role at Western Michigan University, Dr. Rouscher serves as Advisor for the WMU chapters of Women in Aviation, Association of Women in Aviation Maintenance, and Aerospace Maintenance Competition. Dr. Rouscher has served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance. She currently serves on the board of the Northrop Rice Foundation.

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