Bruce Collet

Bruce Collet is a Professor at the School of Counseling, Higher Education, Leadership and Foundations at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). His academic leadership spans research, teaching, and editorial roles, focusing on intersections of migration, religion, and schooling in liberal democratic states.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Cultural and Educational Policy Studies, Loyola University Chicago (2006)
  • M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership, University of Illinois at Chicago (1998)
  • B.A. in Philosophy, University of Wisconsin – Madison (1991)

Collet’s research examines immigrant/refugee education, sanctuary schools/churches, and multiculturalism. His funded projects (e.g., $10,000 Building Strength Grant, 2021) analyze how states manage religious diversity and migration through education. He co-edited The Bloomsbury Handbook of Religious Education in the Global South (2022) and leads the Comparative and International Education Society’s Special Interest Group on Religion and Education.

Recent publications (2016–2025) reveal trends in sanctuary movements, comparative policy analysis, and religious education in conflict zones. Collet serves on BGSU committees (e.g., Graduate Council, Inclusion and Diversity Committee) and reviews for institutions like Drexel University.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Certificate of Appreciation, BGSU Center for Faculty Excellence (2018)
  • Distinguished Alumnus Award, Loyola University Chicago (2014)

His grants (e.g., $83,679 Fulbright-Hays Grant) and leadership in refugee education research underscore his contributions to understanding educational equity for displaced populations. Collet’s work bridges academic rigor with practical policy implications for sanctuary cities, religious minorities, and global education trends.