Areas of Expertise:
- Higher Education
- Educational Leadership
- Policy in Education
- Andragogy
- Underrepresented Students
- Diversity and Equity
- Mixed Research Methods
- Qualitative Research
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, Mercer University (2014)
- Masters of Science, Troy University (2010)
- Bachelor of Arts, The University of Georgia (2004)
Dissertation:
- Policies and Practices for the Retention of Underrepresented Students in a Southeaster Technical College: A Case Study
Research Areas of Interest:
- Enrollment Managment
- Legal Issues in Education
- Equity and Access
- Millenial Professionals
- Underpresentation
Certifications and /or Licenses:
- CITI, NACE Career Coach
Select Publications:
- Wyatt, J.L. (2017). Auditing and Awarding Degrees with Ease: Using DegreeWorks to Enhance Graduation Services. Presented at the 2017 Ellucian Degree Works Forum for Ellucian.
- Wyatt, J.L. (2015). Leading Diversity in the Masses: On Overview of the NCBI Prejudice Reduction Model for Academic and Student Affairs Professionals. Presented at the 40th Annual Conference for the Georgia Educational Research Association.
Select Professional Experience:
- Executive Director, Student Success - Atlanta Metropolitan State College
- Director of Career Services - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
- Assistant Vice President of Academic Records - Georgia Military College
- Director of Admission/Registar - Gwinnett Technical College
- Faculty - Southern New Hampshire University