Darris R. Means
Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling and Human Development Services (Counseling and Student Personnel Services, College Student Affairs Administration)
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Areas of Expertise
- Qualitative Research Methodology
- Critical Participatory Action Research
- College Access, Choice, and Persistence
- Social Justice
- Higher Education/Student Affairs
Research Summary
My research and scholarship focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in K-12 and higher education contexts. Specifically, my research and scholarship focus on three primary areas:
(a) College access, choice, transitions, and persistence for minoritized student populations
(b) The collegiate experiences and identity development of Black/African American queer students
(c) Participatory action research (PAR) and outcomes associated with participating in a PAR project
Education
| Degree | Concentration | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.A. | Sociology and Political Science | Elon University | 2005 |
| M.Ed. | Counseling (Student Affairs) | Clemson University | 2007 |
| Ph.D. | Educational Research and Policy Analysis (Higher Education) | North Carolina State University | 2014 |
Awards and Accolades
| Year | Award | From |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Dissertation Award (First Place) | American Association for Blacks in Higher Education |
| 2014 | Research Recognition Award | ACPA Standing Committee for LGBT Awareness |
| 2013 | Young Alumnus of the Year | Elon University |
| 2013 | Outstanding Alumni of Student Affairs Program | Clemson University |
| 2011 | Bobby E. Leach Award | Southern Association for College Student Affairs |
| 2011 | Outstanding State and International Division Leader | ACPA |