Assistant Professor of Higher Education Administration at Kent State University
About
Dr. Christa J. Porter's work has appeared in various refereed education journals and she has received national awards for her scholarship and teaching. Dr. Porter co-edited the book, Case studies for student development theory: Advancing social justice and inclusion in higher education (2020, Routledge) and serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice.
Current Work:
Dr. Porter critically examines policies and practices that influence the development and trajectory of Black women in higher education at diverse institutional types; college student development; and research and praxis in higher education and student affairs.
Research Area Keyword(s):
Development and trajectory of Black women in higher education; college student development; critical qualitative inquiry and methods
