Andrew Baird

Dr. Andrew Baird is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology at Christopher Newport University, affiliated with the Center for Education Research and Policy. His work focuses on higher education, for-profit institutions, social mobility, substance use, and racial discourse.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, University of Central Florida
• MA in Sociology, University of West Georgia
• BS in Sociology, Florida State University

Research Interests: Dr. Baird’s research examines for-profit education systems, social mobility outcomes, substance use among marginalized populations, and racial attitudes. He employs quantitative methodologies to analyze topics like grade inflation in for-profit universities and the societal impact of anti-political correctness rhetoric.

Advising/Grants: No specific advising or grant information is provided. His lab or team affiliations are unspecified.