College of Education Office of Community College Research and Leadership

Chauntee Thrill

Assistant Professor of Higher Education, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies at Appalachian State University

Dr. Chauntee Thrill’s research interests center on postsecondary education, focusing specifically on college readiness/remedial education, affordability,  as well as access and success for underserved student populations, especially within the community college sector. Prior to pursuing her doctorate degree, Dr. Thrill gained 10 years of practical experience in Enrollment Services at various academic institutions, where she developed a passion for working with students.

Education

  • Ph.D., Educational Organization and Leadership in Higher Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • M.Ed., Higher Education Administration, Mercer University
  • M.B.A., Business, University of Maryland College
  • B.B.A., Management, Clayton State University
  • A.S., Business, Georgia Perimeter College

Projects

Research Areas

  • Developmental Education
  • Community Colleges
  • Access and Success for Minority Student Populations
  • College Affordability

Professional Associations

  • American Educational Research Association
  • Association for the Study of Higher Education
  • National Association for Student Personnel Administrators
  • Council for the Study of Community Colleges
College of Education Office of Community College Research and Leadership
2202 Kirk Drive, MC-672
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: 217-244-9390
Email: occrl@illinois.edu

Chicago Office

Illini Center
200 S. Wacker Drive, 19th Floor
MC-200
Chicago, IL 60606
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