Chad Hoggan

Chad Hoggan is a Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development at North Carolina State University's College of Education. He serves as Co-director of the Institute of Civic Studies and Learning for Democracy and holds editorial leadership roles as Co-editor of the Journal of Transformative Education and The Good Society: A Journal of Civic Studies, while also contributing as Consulting Editor for Adult Education Quarterly.

• Doctor of Education in Adult Learning & Leadership, Teachers College, Columbia University (2011)
• Master of Education in Adult Education, NC State University (2006)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Brigham Young University (1993)

Hoggan's research centers on transformative learning theory and its applications in civic education, with particular focus on migration contexts. His work examines how transformative experiences reshape individuals' engagement with democratic societies, drawing from studies with refugees, military veterans, cancer survivors, and postsecondary students. Since 2019, he has conducted extensive research on migrant integration in Central and Eastern Europe following refugee influxes from Syria and Ukraine, collaborating with institutions in Germany and Italy while co-founding the Deutsch-Ukrainischer Dialog association to support Ukrainian refugees.

His recent publications reveal a strong trajectory toward civic learning in democratic societies, with 2022-2025 works addressing epistemic crises in post-truth contexts, radicalization processes, and democratic infrastructure. The scholarship demonstrates consistent application of transformative learning frameworks to contemporary challenges in migration, political extremism, and democratic resilience, with increasing emphasis on practical applications for civic engagement.

• Cyril O. Houle Award for Outstanding Literature in Adult Education (2020) for Transformational Learning in Community Colleges
• International Adult & Continuing Education Hall of Fame induction
• NCSU College of Education Outstanding Global Engagement Award
• UNESCO Chair of Lifelong Learning Professional Education appointment (2021)

Hoggan advises doctoral students in transformative learning theory and civic education while leading international collaborations through the Institute of Civic Studies. His work bridges academic research with community engagement, particularly through refugee support initiatives in Germany and Ukraine-focused educational projects. Current research examines democratic learning structures in migration societies and the ethical dimensions of transformative education in polarized political contexts.