Brock Mutcheson, Ph.D., MBA, MEdL

Position Responsibilities

Dr. Mutcheson helps lead the school’s data and assessment operating model—linking data foundations (governance, quality, metadata, privacy) to measurable value in education and operations. He partners with academic and administrative leaders to design evidence-based assessment portfolios and to manage the data lifecycle end-to-end: acquisition and stewardship; modeling and cataloging; secure access; analytics adoption and change management. His work includes data governance and policy, AI/analytics solutions, and a systems approach to outcomes (cycle time, data quality, utilization, and impact on learning and institutional performance).

Professional Background

Mutcheson joined the medical school in 2016 as director of assessment and program evaluation. He brings a PhD in Educational Research and Evaluation (Applied Statistics and Measurement) and an MBA from Virginia Tech, combining quantitative rigor with strategy and execution. He served as the PI on VTC’s innovative Stemmler Grant, focusing on creating and validating measures of medical student Systems Thinking. Earlier roles include research analyst positions in Virginia Tech’s Office of Assessment and Evaluation, lead graduate researcher on Virginia’s statewide teacher-evaluation implementation, and analyst for the NSF-funded Appalachian Information Technology Extension Services. His scholarly interests focus on modern measurement models and the practical use of data to inform decision-making and value creation. He also serves on the board of CHIP Roanoke and coaches Salem Generals Girls Basketball.

Education and Training

• PhD, Educational Research and Evaluation (Statistics and Measurement), Virginia Tech
• MBA, Virginia Tech
• MEdL, Educational Leadership, Doane University
• Bachelor’s, University of North Dakota