Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
About
Dr. J.T. Snipes is an assistant professor of educational leadership at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Prior to his faculty appointment he worked for over 12 years in higher education administration. Most recently he worked for Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) the largest interfaith organization in America.
Currently, his research interest focuses on religion and spirituality in higher education, African American collegiate students, and critical race theory in education. He recently completed his award-winning dissertation entitled, “Ain’t I Black too: Counterstories of Black Atheist in College.” It explores the narratives of secular African American students in college. He is currently editing a volume on critical religion and spirituality in higher education.
Current Work:
Dr. Snipes engages in scholarship that focuses on student diversity as it relates to religious and non-religious students in higher education. His dissertation explored the experiences of Black atheists in college, and he is currently editing a volume that explores intersectional approaches to religion and spirituality in higher education.
Research Area Keyword(s):
African American students, religion and spirituality, diversity, higher education, and student affairs
