University of Charleston

University of Charleston

UC Faculty Staff
Contact Info

stevenhorsley@ucwv.edu

+49-151-407-70620

Instructor

Education

  • UCWV, Doctor of Executive Leadership, 2020
  • UCWV, Master of Science, Strategic Leadership, 2015
  • Excelsior College, Bachelor of Science, Liberal Studies, 2005
  • The U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, 2005

 

Certifications

  • Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach, 2023
  • ICF Certified Executive Coach, 2023
  • Resilience Building Leader Professional Trainer, 2021

  1. Doctoral Research, Doctor of Executive Leadership: Mentoring and its effects of Developmental Readiness 2019
  2. Horsley, S., & Retzlaff, D. (2022) Shaping Culture in ARSOF and Beyond – 75th Ranger Regiment https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7028446281366704128/
  3. System Leadership’s Role in a Collaborative Environment – Research Gate – https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Steven-Horsley/publications

  • Organizational Development
  • Mentoring programs
  • Leadership Development Seminars in Europe
  • Partner building
  • Hiking
  • Bicycling
  • Golf
  • Reading

A native of Bonanza, Oregon, Dr. Steven Horsley is a Full-time faculty member for the University of Charleston’s Undergraduate Leadership Program, Dual Credit Program for High School students, Critical Thinking Committee Member, and DEL Mentor. Previously, Dr. Horsley served with the United States Army for 31 years, retiring on 31 March 2016. He specializes in facilitating courses in Organizational Behavior,  Organizational Development, and Change, Frontline Leadership,Procurement and Production, Performance Management, Mentoring, and Coaching.

Dr. Horsley holds a Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL) and a Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSSL) from the University of Charleston and a Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies from Excelsior College in Liberal Studies. He is a Certified Executive Coach with the Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching certification and a Certified Professional Trainer with the Resilience Building Leadership Program. His military education includes all Non commissioned Officer Education System levels, including US Army Sergeant’s Major Academy Class 55. He completed certificate programs at the Foreign Language Training Center-Europe Russian Language Course, Methods of Instruction Course, Special Operations Instructor Course, and the Training Developer’s Course. He is a graduate Special Forces Qualification Course, Ranger Course, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Course, the  USASOC Mountain Course, and Airborne and Jump master courses.

Dr. Horsley was assessed and selected for Special Forces in May 1990. His assignments and duty positions include Commandant, Joint Special Operations University Enlisted Academy, MacDill Air Force Base, FL., Assistant Commandant and Commandant, USAJFKSWCSNoncommissioned Officers Academy, Ft. Bragg, NC, Company Sergeant Major, Company B, 1st Battalion, 10thSpecial Forces Group (Airborne), and First Sergeant, HHC, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Dr. Horsley served as Communications, Operations & Intelligence, and Detachment Operations Sergeant with 1st & 2nd Battalions, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He served with distinction as the Security Assistance NCO American Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine. Before his selection to Special Forces, Dr. Horsley served as Communications NCO in the 2nd Armored Division and VII Corps Headquarters G2 Staff Weather Office.

Awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3OLC), Army Commendation Medal(3OLC), Joint Service Achievement Medal (1OLC), Army Achievement Medal (3OLC), Good Conduct Medal (8thAward), Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon w/numeral 4, NATO medal (3rdaward), Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, German Parachutist Badge (Silver), Russian Parachutist Badge, Polish Parachutist Badge, Slovakian Parachutist Badge, German Infantry Badge (Gold), and the German Sports Proficiency Badge (Gold).

Dr. Horsley resides in Berlin, Germany, with his wife, Virginia.