Kim Bullington

Ph.D. in Higher Education, Old Dominion University, (2014)

Ed.S. in Higher Education Administration, Old Dominion University, (2010)

M.A. in Applied Linguistics, Old Dominion University, (2006)

B.A. in French, Old Dominion University, (1998)

Expertise

Research Interests

student success; student retention; military students; veteran students; Greek Life

Articles

Sasso, P. A. ., Manning-Oullette, A., Bullington, K. and Price-Williams, S. (2024). White Girl Wasted: Gender performativity of sexuality with alcohol in National Panhellenic Conference sorority women. Georgia Journal of College Student Affairs 40 (1) , pp. 32-61.

Finley, C. M.., Bullington, K., Williams, M. R. and Ayers, D. Networked to work?: An analysis of a community college workforce development program. Online Journal of Workforce Education and Development.

Bullington, K., Thomas, D. J., Nuckols, W. L. and Howell, J. (2024). Is the G.I. Bill enough? An exploratory analysis of student veteran borrowing in college. Universal Journal of Financial Economics.

Sasso, P. A., Alstadt, A. and Bullington, K. (2024). The academic oratory tax paid by undergraduates as persons who stutter. The Review of Higher Education.

Womack, T., Bullington, K. and Sasso, P. A. (2023). A descriptive quantitative exploration of college students of promise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Underrepresented & Minority Progress 7 (1) , pp. 48-70.

Sartini, C., Gregory, D. E., Bullington, K., Williams, M. R., Howell, J., Nuckols, W. L. and Hou, M. (2023). Community college presidents and campus safety: Perspectives on critical issues. Inquiry – The Journal of Virginia Community Colleges 26 (1) , pp. 1-22.

Grace, M., Sasso, P. A., Bullington, K., Weise, D., Stedman, K. and Liu, X. (2023). Educating future leaders in fraternities: Outcomes from participation in an emerging leaders program. . The Journal of Campus Activities Practice and Scholarship 39 (1) , pp. 122-148.

Bullington, K. (2023). Enhancing student veterans' self-efficacy and sense of belonging in a targeted learning community. 2023 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.

Sasso, P. A. and Bullington, K. E. (2023). “Either or, and not as a whole:” Challenges of multiracial student placemaking and belonging in sorority and fraternity chapters. . Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice 18 (2) , pp. 39-66.

Daniel, R. C., Williams, M. R. and Bullington, K. (2023). Enrollment management strategies at rural community colleges resulting from the pandemic. Journal of Higher Education Policy and Leadership Studies 4 (3) , pp. 132-155.

Bullington, K. (2023). Belonging, racializing, and placemaking in student organizations for multiracial student leaders. Journal of Campus Activities Practice and Scholarship.

Grace, M., Sasso, P. A., Bullington, K. and Wiese, D. (2023). Educating undergraduate student leaders: A study of learning in a leadership program of a national fraternity. Georgia Journal of College Student Affairs 39 (1) , pp. 122-148.

Sasso, P. A., Jeffers, A., Alstatd, A. M., Bullington, K. and Enciso, M. (2023). Personal “reservations:” Revealing the selective invisibility in multiracial Native American students. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice 60 (4) , pp. 433-446.

Sasso, P., Bullington, K. and Bidinger, M. Sisterhood and Authenticity: The experiences of Generation Z sorority women in National Panhellenic Council (NPC) chapters.

Bullington, K., Shank, J. and Messina, N. (2022). Free and low-cost support services for student veterans and service members. 2021 NASPA Knowledge Community Publication. , pp. 80-82.

Bullington, K., Thomas, D. J., Nuckols, W. L., Howell, J. and Gregory, D. E. (2022). VETDEBT: An analysis of student veteran credit card use while enrolled in postsecondary education. Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health 8 (3) , pp. 108-115.

Bullington, K., Bills, K. L., Thomas, D. J. and Nuckols, W. L. (2022). Above-average student loan debt for students with disabilities attending postsecondary institutions. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability 35 (1) , pp. 31-44.

Hardy, K., Williams, M. R., Bullington, K. and Commodore, F. (2021). Preparing to fill the leadership gap: The challenges facing women leaders in mid-level positions at urban community colleges. Journal of Women in Educational Leadership 278 , pp. 1-20.

Bullington, K. (2021). Enhancing adult learners' sense of engineering connectedness, comfort, and security in a targeted learning community. Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research.

Bullington, K., Tomovic, C., Dean, A. W., White, A. C. and Landaeta, R. (2021). Enhancing adult students’ sense of community in engineering degrees: Preliminary results. Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Reserch 22 (3) , pp. 33-43.

Shank, J., Bullington, K. and Diamond, A. (2020). Campus support for military-connected students. 2020 NASPA Knowledge Community Publication , pp. 106-108.

Bullington, K. (2020). NSF-STEM project update: A pathway to completion for pursuing engineering and engineering technology degrees. 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Experience.

Evans, R., Stansberry, D., Bullington, K. and Burnett, D. D. (2020). First in college: A qualitative exploration of the experiences of first generation college students. Inquiry – The Journal of Virginia Community Colleges 23 (1) , pp. 1-32.

Nuckols, W. L., Bullington, K. and Gregory, D. E. (2020). Was it worth it? Using student loans to finance a college degree. Higher Education Politics & Economics 6 (1) , pp. 1-19.

Bullington, K. (2019). Establishing a pathway to completion for pursuing engineering and engineering technology degrees through a scholarship program at a mid-sized institution, NSF Grantee Session. 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings.

Shank, J., Bullington, K. and Diamond, A. (2019). Recent developments in military-connected student research. 2019 NASPA Knowledge Community Publication , pp. 101-103.

Bullington, K., Gregory, D. E. and Kurisky, B. D. (2011). Retention issues of mature students: A comparative higher education analysis of programs in the United States and Ireland. Journal of Counselling and Development in Higher Education Southern Africa 1 (1) , pp. 59-76.

Bullington, K., Keating, C. B. and Unal, R. (2010). ASEM Certification: Process, value, and application. American Society of Engineering Management.

Books

Sibson, K. Bullington. (2014). Impact of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill: An examination of retention of first year students studying in the Hampton Roads area .

Book Chapters

Sasso, P. A., Soltis, B. M. and Bullington, K. (2024). Developmental pathways of multiracial undergraduate college men. Blurring boundaries and binaries: Belonging, gender & mixed heritages in higher education in the United States Information Age Publishing.

Bullington, K. (2024). Leaving a lasting legacy: Sustaining your impact as an alumnus. From letters to leaders: Perseverance and how to be a great fraternity or sorority alumnus.

Gregory, D. E. and Bullington, K. (2024). Faith-based higher education in the United States: The history and present status of religiously associated institutions Diversity of opportunity and privileged access: Institutional types across American higher education. (pp. 209-222).

Bullington, K. E. . Continuing the journey: Empowering yourself and others beyond college. From Letters to Leaders: Ladies Edition Greek University.

Snider, J. C., Sasso, P. and Bullington, K. (2024). The multiple identities and experiences of multiracial sorority and fraternity students through a MultiCrit lens Amplifying voice, advancing belonging, & affirming identity in sororities and fraternities (pp. 161-198) Information Age Publishing.

Bullington, K. (2023). Locating the alumni in your field for business connections and informational interviews From letters to leaders: Leveraging your fraternity/sorority experience to land your dream job/career.

Gregory, D. E., Nuckols, W. L. and Bullington, K. (2022). The Clery Act: An evolving focus and enhanced importance for the future Campus crime: Legal, social, and policy perspectives Charles C. Thomas Publishers.

Bullington, K. (2021). Tools for change: Introduction of a new model for member initiation From letters to leaders: New member education and belonging Greek University.

Conference Proceeding

Dean, A. W., Tomovic, C., Jovanovic, V. and Bullington, K. E. (2023). Enhancing student veterans’ self-efficacy and sense of belonging in a targeted learning community: Four years of qualitative results. 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition:.

Bullington, K., Dean, A. W., Jovanovic, V., Tomovic, C. and Landaeta, R. (2021). Facilitating veteran and adult students’ learning and retention in engineering: A model of an evidence-based practice Collaborative Network for Computing and Engineering Diversity (CoNECD) .

Jovanovic, V., Dean, A. W., Bullington, K., Tomovic, C. and Landaeta, R. (2019). Establishing a Pathway to Completion for Pursuing Engineering and Engineering Technology Degrees Through a Scholarship Program at Old Dominion University 2019 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.

Magpili, L., Squires, A. F., Bullington, K., Vahala, L. L. and Taylor, A. (2019). Exporting online engineering management programs: Enablers, obstacles, and descriptions of programs at two universities 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.

Pazos-Lago, M., Handley, H., Daniels, C., Bullington, K. and Hester, P. T. (2011). Teaching interactively using web-conferencing: The student perspective American Society of Engineering Management .

Presentations

Bullington, K., Ison, M., Li, J. and Lopez, E. (April 18, 2024). Financial considerations of vertical transfer students: Salary and student loan outcomes for bachelor’s degree recipients Paper 2024 Council for the Study of Community Colleges Conference Pittsburgh, PA.

Gregory, D. E. and Bullington, K. (March 10, 2024). Freedom of expression and academic freedom on campus in a time of challenges to American democracy Oral Presentation 2024 NASPA Conference Seattle, WA.

Bullington, K., Ison, M., Li, J. and Lopez, E. (October 13, 2023). Do community college students save money? An opportunity cost analysis between loans and salary Paper Mid-Western Educational Research Association (MWERA) Annual Conference Cincinnati, OH.

Dean, A. W., Tomovic, C., Jovanovic, V. and Bullington, K. (June , 2023). Enhancing student veterans’ self-efficacy and sense of belonging in a targeted learning community: Four years of qualitative results Paper 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Baltimore, MD.

Dean, A. W., Tomovic, C., Jovanovic, V. and Bullington, K. (June 26, 2023). Enhancing student veterans’ self-efficacy and sense of belonging in a targeted learning community: Four years of qualitative results Paper 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Baltimore, MD.

Sasso, P. A., Bullington, K., Bureau, D., Deveis, B., Grace, M. and Rodriguez, V. (May 16, 2023). Amplifying voice, advancing belonging, & affirming identity in sororities and fraternities Oral Presentation AFA Talk Virtual.

Bullington, K., Graham, M. E.., Molina , D., Sasso, P. A.., Wallace, J. and Williams, K. (April 17, 2023). Submitting a successful SACSA/NASPA Region III proposal Oral Presentation Webinar Virtual.

Bullington, K., Thomas, D. J.., Hou, M., Howell, J., Joaquim, A. and Bills, K. L.. (April 2, 2023). Debt decisions: Decision analytics of student loans Paper 2023 NASPA Conference Boston, MA.

Sasso, P. A.., Davis, K., Price-Williams, S. and Bullington, K. (April 2, 2023). Negotiating femininity: Lesbian, queer, and bisexual women navigating gender, sexuality, and identity in sororities Paper 2023 NASPA Conference Boston, MA.

Sasso, P. A.., Bullington, K. and Manning-Puellette, A. (March 27, 2023). White girl wasted: Unapologetic sorority sexuality & alcohol use Paper 2023 ACPA Conference New Orleans, LA.

Bullington, K., Cowley, M., Mize, M. and Shirley, D. (March 20, 2023). Student learning experiences and acting on their advice Oral Presentation Monday Meetup Campus-Wide Book Read Norfolk, VA.

Sasso, P. and Bullington, K. (November , 2022). More than the convenient friend: Racial buffering in multiracial sorority and fraternity members Oral Presentation 2021 SACSA Conference Norfolk, VA.

Sasso, P. A.., Davis, K., Price-Williams, S. and Bullington, K. (November 17, 2022). Negotiating femininity: Lesbian, queer, and bisexual women navigating gender, sexuality, and identity in sororities Paper Association for the Study of Higher Education’s 47th Annual Conference Las Vegas, NV.

Sasso, P. A.., Bullington, K. and Manning-Ouellette, A. (November 16, 2022). White girl wasted: Unapologetic sorority sexuality & alcohol use Paper Association for the Study of Higher Education’s 47th Annual Conference Las Vegas, NV.

Subhan, P., Froyd, J., Kunnath, J., Sturdivant, B., Bullington, K., Sharma, S., Mogaji, E. and Lin , X. (April 5, 2022). Becoming editors and co-editors of professional journals and academic books: Sharing experiences and tips for publication Oral Presentation Research and Scholarship Series, Morgan State University Virtual.

Bullington, K., Howell, J., Nuckols, W. L. and Gregory, D. E. (March 20, 2022). Food insecurity effects on military students and student veterans Oral Presentation 2022 NASPA Annual Conference Baltimore, MD.

Sasso, P. and Bullington, K. (March 20, 2022). More than the convenient friend: Racial buffering in multiracial sorority and fraternity members Oral Presentation 2022 NASPA Annual Conference Baltimore, MD.

Bullington, K., Howell, J., Nuckols, W. L.. and Gregory, D. E. (January 6, 2022). Food insecurity and student veterans Paper 2022 Student Veterans of America National Convention (NATCON) Orlando, FL.

Bullington, K., Howell, J. and Nuckols, W. L. (November 13, 2021). Food insecurity effects on military students and student veterans Oral Presentation 2021 SACSA Conference Norfolk, VA.

Bullington, K. and Shank, J. (November 10, 2021). STEM education Oral Presentation Webinar Series on Strengthening the Pipeline from Service to STEM for Women Veterans Virtual.

Howell, J., Bullington, K., Nuckols, W. L. and Gregory, D. E. (June 3, 2021). Online faculty self-efficacy and mindfulness Oral Presentation 2021 Old Dominion University Student Success Conference Norfolk, VA.

Bullington, K., Nuckols, W. L., Howell, J. and Gregory, D. E. (June 2, 2021). Food security and student veterans. Oral Presentation 2021 Old Dominion University Student Success Conference Norfolk, VA.

Bullington, K., Dean, A. W., Jovanovic, V., Tomovic, C. and Landaeta, R. (May , 2021). Facilitating veteran and adult students’ learning and retention in engineering: A model of an evidence-based practice Paper 2021 Annual Collaborative Network for Computing and Engineering Diversity (CoNECD) Conference Virtual.

Bullington, K. (March 2, 2021). STEM education Oral Presentation Strengthening the pipeline from service to STEM: A convening on the future of women veterans in STEM Virtual.

Bullington, K., Dean, A. W., Jovanovic, V., Tomovic, C. and Landaeta, R. (January , 2021). Facilitating veteran and adult students’ learning and retention in engineering: A model of an evidence-based practice Paper 2021 Annual Collaborative Network for Computing and Engineering Diversity (CoNECD) Virtual.

Jovanovic, V., Bullington, K., Dean, A. W., Tomovic, C. and Landaeta, R. (June , 2020). NSF S-STEM project update: A pathway to completion for pursuing engineering and engineering technology degrees Paper 2020 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Montreal, Canada.

Bullington, K., Tomovic, C., Jovanovic, V., Dean, A. W. and Landaeta, R. (June 22, 2020). NSF-STEM project update: A pathway to completion for pursuing engineering and engineering technology degrees Paper 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Experience Virtual.

Finley, C. M. ., Williams, M. R. and Bullington, K. (April 19, 2020). An evaluation of the Network2Work program at Piedmont Virginia Community College Paper 2024 Council for the Study of Community Colleges Conference Pittsburgh, PA.

Daniel, R., Williams, M. R. and Bullington, K. (April 19, 2020). Enrollment management strategies at rural community colleges resulting from the pandemic Paper 2024 Council for the Study of Community Colleges Conference Pittsburgh, PA.

Bullington, K., Nuckols, W. L., Gregory, D. E. and Sultzer, D. (January , 2020). Bicker, moan, or take out a loan: Financial survival skills Oral Presentation Student Veterans of American National Conference Los Angeles, CA.

Jovanovic, V., Bullington, K., Dean, A. W., Tomovic, C. and Landaeta, R. (June , 2019). Establishing a pathway to completion for pursuing engineering and engineering technology degrees through a scholarship program at a mid-sized institution, NSF Grantee Session Paper 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Tampa, FL.

Magpili, L., Squires, A. F., Bullington, K., Vahala, L. L. and Taylor, A. K. (June , 2019). Exporting online engineering management programs: Enablers, obstacles, and descriptions of programs at two universities. Paper 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Tampa, FL.

Jovanovic, V., Bullington, K., Dean, A. W., Tomovic, C. and Landaeta, R. (June , 2019). Establishing a pathway to completion for pursuing engineering and engineering technology degrees through a scholarship program at a mid-sized institution Paper ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Tampa, FL.

Magpili, L., Squires, A., Bullington, K., Vahala, L. L. and Taylor, A. (June , 2019). Exporting online engineering management programs: Enablers, obstacles, and descriptions of programs at two universities Paper ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Tampa, FL.

Jovanovic, V., Dean, A. W., Tomovic, C. and Bullington, K. (September , 2018). Multiple support mechanisms for adult and veteran students that increase academic success in engineering and technology education Paper 6th IAJC International Conference Orlando, FL.

Bullington, K., Kelley, M., Cianetti, V. J.., Gipson, B., Wiseman, K., Gideon, B. and Shabro, R. (March 26, 2015). Supporting your veterans: Ways higher education can support their veterans and military members Keynote/Plenary Address Virginia Statewide Student Veterans Conference Norfolk, VA.

Gregory, D. E., Bullington, K. and Kurisky, B. (January 10, 2014). Increasing international understanding of tertiary education systems Paper The Seventh World Universities Forum Lisbon, Portugal.

Kurisky, B., Gregory, D. E. and Bullington, K. (January 9, 2014). Italy and LGBT rights Paper The Seventh World Universities Forum Lison, Portugal.

Unal, R., Bullington, K. and Keating, C. B. (October , 2013). Asynchronous Master of Engineering Management programs: Pitfalls and opportunities. Paper American Society of Engineering Management Virginia Beach, VA.

Kurisky, B. D., Gregory, D. E., Bullington, K., Broderick, K. and Dickie, E. (June , 2013). Comparative analysis of the United States and United Kingdom higher education gift giving system Paper XV Comparative Education World Congress Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Gregory, D. E., Broderick, K., Kurisky, B. D., Bullington, K. and Dickie, E. (June , 2013). Comparative higher education systems class as a means to increase international understanding of higher education systems Paper XV Comparative Education World Congress Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Gregory, D. E., Broderick, K., Dickie, E., Kurisky, B. D. and Bullington, K. (June , 2013). Disability law and university policy in the United States Paper XV Comparative Education World Congress Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Gregory, D. E., Bullington, K., Broderick, K., Dickie, E. and Kurisky, B. D. (June , 2013). Federal higher education initiatives in the United States Paper XV Comparative Education World Congress Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Kurisky, B. D., Bullington, K., Gregory, D. E., Broderick, K. and Dickie, E. (June , 2013). Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered student rights on Italian campuses Paper XV Comparative Education World Congress Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Bullington, K., Gregory, D. E., Kurisky, B. D., Broderick, K. and Dickie, E. (June , 2013). Retention issues of mature students: A comparative examination of programs in the United States and Ireland Paper XV Comparative Education World Congress Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Levingston, K. and Bullington, K. (May 23, 2013). Ensuring sustained support for military connected students through the creation of an interdisciplinary military alliance Oral Presentation Meeting the Needs of SUNY Veterans Conference Syracuse, NY.

Levingston, K. and Bullington, K. (February 12, 2013). Ensuring sustained support for military connected students through the creation of an interdisciplinary military alliance Oral Presentation Fifth Annual Veteran Symposium for Higher Education Louisville, KY.

Kurisky, B. D. and Bullington, K. (February 25, 2012). Successful fundraising initiatives Golden Key International Honour Society Region 2&3 Summit Norfolk, VA.

Kurisky, B. D. and Bullington, K. (February 25, 2012). The essentials for a successful GK presidency Golden Key International Honour Society Region 2&3 Summit Norfolk, VA.

Kurisky, B. D., Gregory, D. E. and Bullington, K. (January 10, 2012). A comparative analysis of the United States and United Kingdom higher education gift giving system World Universities Forum Rhodes, Greece.

Bullington, K., Gregory, D. E., Kurisky, B. D., Gideon, K. A. and Thomas, D. J. (January 9, 2012). Quality assurance in higher education: A comparative examination of the United States, Hong Kong, and Australia World Universities Forum Rhodes, Greece.

Pazos-Lago, M., Handley, H., Daniels, C., Bullington, K. and Hester, P. T. (October , 2011). Teaching interactively using web-conferencing: The student perspective National Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management Lubbock, TX.

Bullington, K. (April 6, 2011). Transitioning from the military to student Graduate Research Achievement Day Norfolk, VA.

Kurisky, B. D., Bullington, K. and Katina, P. (February 26, 2011). Helping your chapter succeed by knowing your members Golden Key International Honour Society Regional Summit Greenville, NC.

Bullington, K., Unal, R. and Keating, C. B. (October 15, 2010). ASEM certification: Process, value, and application American Society for Engineering Management Annual Conference Fayetteville, AR.

Unal, R., Keating, C. B. and Bullington, K. (October 16, 2009). MS degree certification process American Society for Engineering Management Annual Conference Branson, MO.

Beers, K. E. and Bullington, K. (April 11, 2001). A walk through transfer articulation SCT Banner Annual Summit Toronto CANADA.

• 2023: Advisor of the Year, Student Engagement and Enrollment Services
• 2022: Mid-Level Professional Award, Southern Association for College Student Affairs
• 2022: Outstanding Adjunct Faculty, Darden College of Education and Professional Studies
• 2014: Dr. Robert L. Burns Award for Outstanding Faculty Advisor, 2012-2014, Sigma Pi Fraternity International
• 2014: Order of Omega Honor Society Honorary Inductee, Order of Omega
• 2013: Advisor of the Year Award, Old Dominion University
• 2013: Donald K. Marchand Alumni/ae Award for Greek Advisor of the Year, Office of Student Activities and Leadership
• 2013: Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 200 Executive Committee Award, Phi Kappa Phi
• 2012: Chi Sigma Alpha Honor Society, Chi Sigma Alpha
• 2012: Graduate Scholar Award, World Universities Forum
• 2011: Outstanding Education Specialist Gradute Student in Higher Education, Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University
• 2010: Golden Key International Honour Society, Golden Key International Honour Society
• 2010: Omicron Delta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa
• 2010: The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Kappa Phi
• 2009: Sigma Tau Delta, Sigma Tau Delta
• 1991: Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Theta Kappa