Amanda C. Maguire
UMGC Vice President and Director, Europe
Amanda Maguire is the vice president and director of the Europe division at UMGC. Having attended the University of Alabama and Indiana University, prior to moving overseas, Maguire knows what it is like to be a traditional and non-traditional adult college learner. Maguire earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Biology from UMGC in 2006, a Master of Education in School Counseling from Bowie State University in 2015, and a Master of Business Administration from UMGC in 2018. She is currently completing her Doctorate of Education in Education Leadership from Frostburg State University.
She has over 22 years of operations experience, combined with 18 years of leadership experience, working with the university. Maguire began in 2003, starting with the Europe division as a Field Representative, working on the frontline with our students. In 2007, she began managing eight field sites located throughout Northern Italy, Portugal, and Turkey. In 2009, she took on the role of Regional Enrollment Manager, a position which became Regional Director, in which capacity she served for 7 years in Aviano, Italy. In 2016, pursuing an opportunity to serve in Asia, Maguire transferred to UMGC in Asia as the assistant vice president for enrollment operations, where she was a key part of the division’s continued enrollment growth. In this role, Maguire worked closely with the regional and assistant directors of the division, overseeing and supporting the enrollment strategy throughout UMGC in Asia's 24 contracted field locations. Since 2018, reporting to, and closely working with, the vice president and director of UMGC in Asia as the associate vice president and deputy director, Maguire led the headquarters' frontline-focused supporting departments, as well as provided continued oversight of enrollment operations, working closely with the assistant vice president for enrollment operations. She knows firsthand what it means to serve military students, staff, and faculty in overseas environments and is honored to join and uphold UMGC in Europe’s core values and missions overseas.
Patricia "PJ" Jameson
Associate Vice President and Deputy Director
Dr. Patricia A. Jameson is the Associate Vice President and Deputy Director of the Europe division at UMGC. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration from UMGC, a Master of Arts in Counseling and Personnel Services from the University of Maryland College Park, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from UMGC. She also holds the Senior Certified Professional credential from the Society for Human Resource Management. Patricia’s career in higher education began in student-facing roles while she was pursuing her own degree, giving her firsthand insight into the student experience. In these early roles, she provided front-line assistance to students pursuing education overseas, helping with registration, program requirements, academic processes, records, and general inquiries while promoting a responsive, service-oriented student experience. This foundation gave her a deep appreciation for the practical needs of students and the importance of clear communication, timely support, and reliable academic guidance. Throughout her career, she has partnered with faculty, staff, administrators, and military education partners to advance UMGC’s mission. Her work has consistently centered on helping students accomplish their educational goals while supporting the teams and partnerships that make overseas education possible.
Patricia brings more than 30 years of higher education experience, including 20 years in leadership roles across academic and enrollment operations, training and leadership development, community engagement, human resources, contract compliance, crisis response, national testing center services, and event management. This breadth of experience gives her a comprehensive understanding of university operations and the ability to connect strategy with practical, sustainable implementation. She has also served as a UMGC adjunct faculty member since 2010, teaching undergraduate courses across multiple disciplines and modalities while staying closely connected to student success and inclusive learning.
Andrew D. Boone
Associate Vice President and Associate Dean
Dr. Andrew D. Boone was appointed associate vice provost for UMGC in Europe Academic Affairs in 2017, and is now associate vice president and associate dean. As senior academic officer, he provides leadership for all undergraduate and graduate programs in Europe. His primary goal is to ensure students receive quality learning experiences that provide them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be competent professionals and citizens. Passionate about excellence in teaching, he also directs the management of the faculty corps who teach at over 50 sites across Europe and the Middle East. Dr. Boone has taught statistics, math, economics, and business courses on two continents for the better part of three decades with UMGC. In addition, he has taught at Houston Community College, the University of Houston, and the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. Dr. Boone holds a BS in Economics from the University of Arizona. Additionally, he earned an MS and a PhD in Economics from the University of Houston.