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Lila McDowell Carlsen

Critic · DISC type C
Vice Provost at Pepperdine University
📍 Malibu, California, United States

Lila McDowell Carlsen is the Vice Provost at Pepperdine University, where she also teaches as a Professor of Hispanic Studies. She oversees research, grants, and academic planning, leveraging her expertise in contemporary Latin American literature. She holds a Ph. D. from the University of California, Riverside.

Her intellectual interests are rooted in her academic passion for Hispanic literature and culture. She actively engages with broader topics in educational innovation, as shown by her interest in institutions like Stanford University and the Harvard Business Review, and her participation in higher education leadership summits.

She is the author of a book on modern Spanish-American novels, showcasing her deep expertise.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Vice Provost
Location
Malibu, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Lila shows up

ROI Driven
Critic
Precise

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.

Priorities

Topics Lila cares about

Human-Centered AI
Recently co-organized and promoted a Pepperdine faculty conference focused on the application and implications of human-centered artificial intelligence in academia.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
She publicly celebrates and promotes interdisciplinary work within the university, such as collaborations between physics and computer science departments on student research.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Vice Provost
Pepperdine University
8-2023 - 3-2025
Interim Vice Provost
Pepperdine University
8-2021
Professor of Hispanic Studies
Pepperdine University
6-2018 - 8-2023
Associate Provost
Pepperdine University
8-2015 - 8-2021
Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies
Pepperdine University
In the press

Media appearances

Lila McDowell Carlsen | Pepperdine University. Featured in Pepperdine University – Office of the President
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Lila McDowell Carlsen - Seaver College - Pepperdine University. Featured in Seaver College, Pepperdine University
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Education
2005 - 2008
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of California, Riverside
2003 - 2005
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Baylor University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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