Dobson holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Loyola University (Chicago), and a master’s in adult distance learning from the University of Phoenix. She currently is pursuing her doctoral degree in instructional design from Minneapolis-based Capella University. Dobson has seven years experience in student affairs, as intranet administrator/course builder, and continuing education credit administrator at USF Sarasota-Manatee, Argosy University/Sarasota, and The Academy of Multidisciplinary Practice Inc. In addition, she has over 15 years experience in adult education and computer applications. She is a member of the USF Sarasota-Manatee Web team, and the orientation, commencement, and human resources event committees. She received the USF Sarasota-Manatee Employee of the Year Award in 2004-2005, and provides business manager support to the USF Sarasota-Manatee Student Government Association as well as other recognized clubs and organizations.

USF Sarasota-Manatee is an upper-level campus for those with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree interested in pursuing a baccalaureate or master’s degree, professional certification, or continuing education credit. The campus offers the prestige of a nationally ranked research university with the convenience of a hometown campus, including classes in south Sarasota County at Manatee Community College Venice.