Kristi Bitz

Kristi Bitz, PhD, is a Professor and Director of Psychology at the Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, University of Mary. She holds a PhD in Teaching and Learning (Higher Education Emphasis) from the University of North Dakota, along with an MA in Counseling, BS in Psychology, and BSEd in Elementary Education from the University of North Dakota and Valley City State University. Her expertise spans student retention, social media’s impact on mental health, and integrating technology into classroom settings. She values Mary’s mission-driven environment and community-focused culture.

• Education:
• PhD: Teaching and Learning (Higher Education), University of North Dakota
• MA: Counseling (School & Community Agency), University of North Dakota
• BS: Psychology, University of North Dakota
• BSEd: Elementary Education, Valley City State University

Dr. Bitz’s research focuses on student retention strategies, mental health in the digital age, and innovative educational technologies. She actively presents and publishes in these areas but no specific articles are listed here. She has no reported awards or grants in the provided text.

Labs/Teams: None explicitly mentioned.