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
- Minority Serving Community Colleges
- Program Review Illinois
- Transitioning Learners to Calculus in Community Colleges
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
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