Christine A. Stanley

Christine A. Stanley is a Regents Professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development at Texas A&M University's College of Education and Human Development. She holds the Ruth Harrington Endowed Chair and previously served as Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity (Emerita). Her administrative roles include leadership in faculty development, diversity initiatives, and academic governance. Dr. Stanley's research focuses on faculty professional development, multicultural organizational development, and diversity leadership in higher education. She has authored/edited 8 books, over 50 refereed articles, and advised 27 doctoral students.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, Texas A&M University (1990)
• M.S. in Zoology, Texas A&M University (1985)
• B.S. in Biology (cum laude), Prairie View A&M University (1983)

Research Interests: Faculty mentoring, diversity officer effectiveness, conflict management in academic settings, and inclusive pedagogy. Her work emphasizes institutional change strategies to promote equity and social justice in higher education.

Recent Article Trends: Recent publications address pathways for faculty of color to full professorship, challenges in discussing racial justice in STEM classrooms, and refining standards for chief diversity officers. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with actionable strategies for institutional transformation.

Awards:

• 2021 AFS Distinguished Achievement Award for Graduate Mentoring
• ASHE Mentoring Award (2021)
• POD Network Christine A. Stanley Award (2016)
• Frank W. Hale Distinguished Service Award (2019)

Leadership & Grants: Co-PI on NSF-funded projects including the TAMU ADVANCE Program and the TAMUS LSAMP-RA initiative. She led the ADVANCE Scholar Program to enhance visibility for minoritized scholars. Her service includes presidential task forces on CDO standards and POD Network leadership.

Labs/Teams: Central figure in Texas A&M's diversity initiatives and faculty development programs. Collaborates internationally on educational equity projects with institutions in Armenia, China, and South Africa.