Jesse R. Ford, Ph.D., serves as an Assistant Professor of Higher Education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His research uses culturally responsive frameworks to explore the historical and social-cultural influences of race and gender, with an emphasis on black men in the academy. Specifically, Dr. Ford employs qualitative methodologies to tackle inequity in education, particularly within the socialization experience of underrepresented students, faculty, and their pathways in higher education. He uses a multitude of research collection techniques, including individual in-depth interviews, focus groups, and observations to understand the experience of these populations.
Navigating the doctoral and graduate student advising process can be beneficial and challenging for both students and faculty members. While advisors and students can share many similarities, differences still often exist within their academic relationship. The academic relationship between a student and their advisor can shape a student’s academic experience and influence future career pathways. Currently, multiple resources are available to learn more about working with academic advisors, including CITI Program’s Managing Conflict with Your Dissertation Chair webinar.
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