Page Spiess

"According to my parents, my first word (besides 'Mom' or 'Dad') was 'why?' I'm fairly certain they used to make up explanations for things just to get me to stop asking, 'why?'"

Dr. Page Spiess serves as Associate Vice President for Academics at Norwich University, bringing over eight years of progressive leadership in teaching, program development, and academic innovation. She has held multiple roles, including Associate Dean of CGCS, Assistant Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics, and Academic Director of the Public Health Program, where she teaches at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A champion of faculty development and student success, Dr. Spiess has led initiatives in competency-based education, data-driven course design, and stackable credential pathways. She was an inaugural Fellow of the Norwich Institute for Innovation in Teaching and Learning and previously served as Academic Integrity Officer. Her research spans environmental toxicology, public health, and teaching and learning in STEM. She also enjoys researching how students learn and how best to support them in their academic journey. Dr. Spiess enjoys gardening and weaving in her spare time and serves on the Board of Trustees of her regional mental and behavioral health center.

Ph.D. Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of California, Davis
M.P.H. Public Health Practice, University of Florida
M.S. Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of California, Davis
B.S. Biochemistry, Eckerd College

Page Spiess conducts research in the fields of respiratory toxicology, environmental toxicology, public health, and teaching and learning. Her research journey began as a child growing up with two fathers who were both researchers – an archaeologist and a nuclear engineer. Spiess actively mentors students, advising that not all research is glamorous. It can be tiring and/or tedious at times. But, those moments when you make the exciting discoveries or you visualize the results and they really do support your hypothesis...those make up for all of the less thrilling times. She collaborates with colleagues at Norwich including Dr. Sarah Gallant, Dr. Jeff Kirkland, and Bill Lyons.

PUBH 301 Introduction to Public Health
PUBH 501 Principles of Community and Public Health, Wellness and Promotion
 

Koron, J., Gallant, S., Spiess, P.C. 2023. Statistical Analysis in a Longitudinal Study of the Implementation of POGIL at Norwich University. J. Chem. Ed., 100(9), 3194–3199.

Spiess, P.C. 2023. Mock Police Board Exam Puts Students in the Hot Seat. In V. Denney and C. Roberts (Eds), Building Honor in Academics: Case Studies in Academic Integrity. February 2023. Jossey-Bass, pp. 160-162.

Spiess, P.C. 2020. The (scientific) method amid the coronavirus madness. Norwich University News Edition: Voices from The Hill - Norwich University Perspectives Project: COVID-19.